2025 PBA Cheetah
PBA Animal Patterns
The 2025 PBA Cheetah is a brutally flat short pattern at 35 feet with heavy oil volume (36.9mL) and a 1.62:1 ratio that creates minimal track area definition and demands precision execution. The forward-heavy oil distribution (20.8mL vs 16.1mL reverse) creates a sharp transition zone, but the extreme ratio leaves little margin for error: the pattern rewards line discipline and smooth releases while severely punishing overplayed angles or inconsistent rev rates. Speed control becomes critical on this compact layout, as the high oil volume holds length longer than typical house shots, making it a true test of shot-making fundamentals for players accustomed to more forgiving backend reactions.
Board-by-Board Volume
Forward Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 3 | 50 | 14 | 5,550 |
| 2 | 3 | 36 | 2 | 50 | 14 | 3,400 |
| 3 | 4 | 36 | 2 | 50 | 14 | 3,300 |
| 4 | 6 | 35 | 3 | 50 | 18 | 4,500 |
| 5 | 8 | 34 | 3 | 50 | 18 | 4,050 |
| 6 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 18 | 0 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 22 | 0 |
Reverse Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 22 | 0 |
| 2 | 8 | 33 | 1 | 50 | 22 | 1,300 |
| 3 | 7 | 34 | 2 | 50 | 22 | 2,800 |
| 4 | 5 | 35 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 3,100 |
| 5 | 4 | 36 | 1 | 50 | 18 | 1,650 |
| 6 | 3 | 37 | 1 | 50 | 18 | 1,750 |
| 7 | 2 | 37 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 1,800 |
| 8 | 2 | 38 | 2 | 50 | 14 | 3,700 |
| 9 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 14 | 0 |
Pattern data provided by Kegel