2025 PBA Badger
PBA Animal Patterns
The 2025 PBA Badger is a long 48-foot pattern with heavy 32mL oil volume and asymmetrical distribution (14.43mL forward, 17.59mL reverse) that creates distinct backend angles depending on approach. The 2.48:1 ratio with 683 boards crossed delivers a moderately challenging environment where length and heavy volume limit early movement, demanding patience through the midlane before the backend transition becomes aggressive on the dry boards. This pattern rewards controlled speed and precision over external line adjustments: crankers will find the extra oil helps length while strokers need to trust delayed reactions, and the asymmetrical forward volume slightly favors direct play over extreme angles.
• Reverse Drop Brush
• Multi-Pump
• Variable Buff
Board-by-Board Volume
Forward Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 4 | 45 | 14 | 6,660 |
| 2 | 4 | 34 | 1 | 45 | 14 | 1,395 |
| 3 | 7 | 33 | 1 | 45 | 14 | 1,215 |
| 4 | 10 | 31 | 2 | 45 | 14 | 1,980 |
| 5 | 13 | 28 | 3 | 40 | 18 | 1,920 |
| 6 | 16 | 24 | 4 | 35 | 18 | 1,260 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 35 | 18 | 0 |
| 8 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 35 | 22 | 0 |
| 9 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 35 | 22 | 0 |
Reverse Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 35 | 30 | 0 |
| 2 | 14 | 26 | 2 | 35 | 22 | 910 |
| 3 | 12 | 28 | 2 | 45 | 18 | 1,530 |
| 4 | 9 | 31 | 2 | 45 | 18 | 2,070 |
| 5 | 5 | 33 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 2,900 |
| 6 | 2 | 38 | 5 | 55 | 14 | 10,175 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 55 | 14 | 0 |
Pattern data provided by Kegel