2024 PBA Bear
PBA Animal Patterns
The 2024 PBA Bear is a medium-length pattern at 41 feet with substantial oil volume (30.1mL) that creates a moderately challenging 2.29:1 ratio, demanding precision in both speed and line selection. The forward-heavy oil distribution (18.6mL vs 11.5mL reverse) produces a defined but not extreme track area, with 602 boards crossed indicating good length through the pattern that rewards controlled backend reaction without excessive skid-off. This pattern favors bowlers with a balanced approach: aggressive strokers can find the pocket by trusting the midlane, while controlled medium-speed players will benefit from the stable carrydown, though conservative players may struggle to generate enough board movement in the heavy track environment.
• Reverse Drop Brush
Board-by-Board Volume
Forward Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 6 | 50 | 14 | 11,100 |
| 2 | 5 | 34 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 8 | 34 | 1 | 50 | 18 | 1,350 |
| 4 | 11 | 31 | 3 | 50 | 18 | 3,150 |
| 5 | 14 | 28 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 6 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 18 | 0 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 22 | 0 |
| 8 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 30 | 0 |
Reverse Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 30 | 0 |
| 2 | 14 | 25 | 1 | 50 | 22 | 600 |
| 3 | 11 | 28 | 2 | 50 | 22 | 1,800 |
| 4 | 8 | 31 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 2,400 |
| 5 | 5 | 34 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 3,000 |
| 6 | 2 | 38 | 2 | 50 | 14 | 3,700 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 14 | 0 |
Pattern data provided by Kegel