2025 PBA Scorpion
PBA Animal Patterns
The 2025 PBA Scorpion is a 44-foot marathon pattern with heavy oil volume (31.4mL) and a moderately challenging 2.67:1 ratio that creates a defined but playable oil structure across 627 boards. The forward-heavy oil distribution (16.65mL vs 14.7mL reverse) drives length down the lanes while the substantial volume prevents sharp backend reaction, rewarding controlled ball speeds and line discipline over aggressive angular approaches. This KEGEL-conditioned pattern favors strokers and control-oriented bowlers who can navigate the extended oil field without overplaying angles, though the ratio's moderate slope still allows for backend shape if you match entry angle to the lane's natural breakpoint.
• Reverse Drop Brush
• Variable Buff
Board-by-Board Volume
Forward Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 2 | 50 | 14 | 3,700 |
| 2 | 9 | 31 | 2 | 50 | 14 | 2,300 |
| 3 | 2 | 38 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 3,700 |
| 4 | 11 | 30 | 1 | 50 | 18 | 1,000 |
| 5 | 2 | 35 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 3,400 |
| 6 | 11 | 30 | 1 | 50 | 18 | 1,000 |
| 7 | 12 | 29 | 1 | 50 | 18 | 900 |
| 8 | 15 | 27 | 1 | 50 | 18 | 650 |
| 9 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 18 | 0 |
| 10 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 18 | 0 |
| 11 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 18 | 0 |
Reverse Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 30 | 0 |
| 2 | 14 | 28 | 2 | 50 | 22 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 13 | 29 | 1 | 50 | 18 | 850 |
| 4 | 2 | 38 | 1 | 50 | 18 | 1,850 |
| 5 | 10 | 31 | 1 | 50 | 18 | 1,100 |
| 6 | 2 | 38 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 1,850 |
| 7 | 8 | 32 | 2 | 50 | 14 | 2,500 |
| 8 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 50 | 14 | 3,200 |
| 9 | 2 | 38 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 1,850 |
| 10 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 14 | 0 |
Pattern data provided by Kegel