PBA PBA Jr. Patterns Challenge

2026 PBA Jr. Tackett

PBA Jr. Patterns

The 2026 PBA Jr. Tackett is a 44-foot marathon pattern featuring a heavy 30.8mL oil volume with a forgiving 5:1 ratio that creates pronounced channel walls, ideal for junior bowlers developing consistency without excessive adjustment demands. The asymmetric forward-to-reverse split (16.3mL to 14.45mL) and 615 total boards crossed deliver strong angular motion recovery, rewarding direct play while the extended distance allows time for ball reaction differentiation between aggressive and controlled releases. This KEGEL-conditioned pattern favors angular, stroker-style approaches but punishes overplayed boards, making it an excellent competitive surface for developing lane discipline and shot-making precision.

DISTANCE: 44' RATIO: 5:1 VOLUME: 30.75 FORWARD: 16.3 REVERSE: 14.45 PUMP: 50ยตL DROP BRUSH: 38' TANKS: KEGEL

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44'
Length
30.8mL
Volume
5:1
Ratio
615
Boards Crossed
Forward 16.3 mL (53%)
Reverse 14.45 mL (47%)
Conditioner KEGEL
Pump Type 50ยตL
Dual Tank No
Peak Oil Board Board 6 (1400 ยตL)

Board-by-Board Volume

Zone
Ratio
3L-7L : 18L-18R
Outside Track : Middle
5.00
8L-12L : 18L-18R
Middle Track : Middle
2.06
13L-17L : 18L-18R
Inside Track : Middle
1.04
18L-18R
Middle
1.00
18L-18R : 17R-13R
Middle Inside : Track
1.01
18L-18R : 12R-8R
Middle Middle : Track
2.03
18L-18R : 7R-3R
Middle Outside : Track
5.00
Zone
Ratio
0 0 300 300 600 600 900 900 1200 1200 1500 1500 124681012141618191918161412108642
Forward
Reverse

Forward Loads Data

# Start Stop Load Mics Speed T.Oil
1 2 38 3 50 10 5,550
2 7 33 1 50 14 1,350
3 9 31 1 50 14 1,150
4 10 30 2 50 14 2,100
5 11 28 3 50 18 2,700
6 13 27 3 50 18 2,250
7 15 26 2 50 18 1,200
8 2 38 0 50 18 0
9 2 38 0 50 22 0
10 2 38 0 50 30 0

Reverse Loads Data

# Start Stop Load Mics Speed T.Oil
1 2 38 0 50 22 0
2 14 27 2 50 18 1,400
3 13 28 2 50 18 1,600
4 11 29 3 50 18 2,850
5 10 31 2 50 14 2,200
6 8 32 1 50 14 1,250
7 6 34 1 50 14 1,450
8 2 38 2 50 14 3,700
9 2 38 0 50 10 0
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