Broadway (50 uL)
Navigation Patterns
Broadway (50 uL) is a medium-length navigation pattern at 37 feet with a forgiving 4.09:1 ratio that creates defined walls and playable lanes without extreme hook potential. The balanced forward-to-reverse split (11mL to 12.25mL) and 465 boards crossed keep the oil concentrated in the mid-lane, rewarding controlled speed and line selection over aggressive rev rates. This pattern suits strokers and control-minded bowlers who can execute within the pocket without fighting excessive back-end reaction, while still providing enough friction at the edges for reactive coverstock players to find carrydown opportunities.
Board-by-Board Volume
Forward Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 36 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 1,650 |
| 2 | 5 | 35 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 1,550 |
| 3 | 7 | 33 | 2 | 50 | 14 | 2,700 |
| 4 | 9 | 31 | 2 | 50 | 14 | 2,300 |
| 5 | 11 | 30 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 2,000 |
| 6 | 13 | 28 | 1 | 50 | 18 | 800 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 18 | 0 |
| 8 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 22 | 0 |
| 9 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 26 | 0 |
Reverse Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 30 | 0 |
| 2 | 12 | 29 | 1 | 50 | 22 | 900 |
| 3 | 10 | 31 | 1 | 50 | 18 | 1,100 |
| 4 | 8 | 32 | 3 | 50 | 18 | 3,750 |
| 5 | 7 | 33 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 1,350 |
| 6 | 6 | 34 | 1 | 50 | 14 | 1,450 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 2 | 50 | 14 | 3,700 |
| 8 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 14 | 0 |
Pattern data provided by Kegel