2022 USBC Youth Open Championships
Junior Gold
The 2022 USBC Youth Open Championships pattern is a medium-length 41-foot shot with a 7.35:1 ratio that creates a distinctly walled, forgiving environment, ideal for developing bowlers seeking consistency without excessive adjustment. The forward-heavy oil distribution (15.5mL vs. 11.55mL reverse) combines with moderate overall volume to establish defined track areas, encouraging straight-line approaches while minimizing the severe transition zones that punish marginal releases. This ratio and 541 total boards crossed reward solid fundamentals and repeatable mechanics over hook potential, making it a fair proving ground for competitive juniors who can trust their shot rather than chase the oil pattern.
• Reverse Drop Brush
Board-by-Board Volume
Forward Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 2 | 50 | 14 | 3,700 |
| 2 | 2 | 36 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 1,750 |
| 3 | 5 | 35 | 1 | 50 | 18 | 1,550 |
| 4 | 9 | 31 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 2,300 |
| 5 | 11 | 29 | 3 | 50 | 18 | 2,850 |
| 6 | 13 | 27 | 3 | 50 | 18 | 2,250 |
| 7 | 15 | 25 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 1,100 |
| 8 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 18 | 0 |
Reverse Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 30 | 0 |
| 2 | 13 | 27 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 11 | 29 | 3 | 50 | 18 | 2,850 |
| 4 | 9 | 31 | 3 | 50 | 18 | 3,450 |
| 5 | 8 | 32 | 3 | 50 | 14 | 3,750 |
| 6 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 14 | 0 |
Pattern data provided by Kegel