Click here to view previous oil patterns used at USBC Senior events.
https://bowl.com/oil-pattern-bank/usbc-senior-eventsClick here for results from the 2022 Super Senior Classic in Las Vegas.
https://bowl.com/tournaments/super-senior-classic/2022-resultsClick here for results and more from the 2024 USBC Senior Championships.
https://bowl.com/tournaments/senior-championships/2024-resultsAs an entry-level bowler, standard "house" conditions are where you belong. These oil patterns are fairly straightforward because they are designed to give the bowler a great deal of assistance reaching the pocket.
https://bowl.com/news/choosing-lane-conditions-for-entry-level-bowlers57 Hook 14 Length 15.5 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: The Black Alien’s symmetric Capsule core has a medium RG of 2.50 and a medium .055 Diff. This core is also found in the super-hooking Red Alien. The 14-lb. version has the same Diff with a touch lower RG value of 2.51.C...
https://bowl.com/news/elite-black-alien54 Hook 13 Length 15.5 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: A modified Leggo 2 asymmetric core boasts a 2.53 RG and a Diff value of .055. The mass bias measures .016. We saw nearly 6” of flare with the 3.5, 4.5 and 5.5” layouts.Coverstock: The new HP Gen 4 All-Terrain reactive c...
https://bowl.com/news/track-916at55 Hook 15 Length 14.5 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: The asymmetric core design for the Alpha-Max is called I Block, also used in the popular 3.5 C System. The RG level comes in at 2.53, the Diff is strong at .050, and asymmetry healthy at .017. Use discretion when choosing y...
https://bowl.com/news/brunswick-alpha-max-c-system49.5 Hook 16 Length 16.5 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: The Self-Righting-Core has an RG level of 2.48, which promotes a fast-revving action off the hand. The 5” flaring Diff comes from the .050 Diff and .020 intermediate Diff. The asymmetric core shape is designed to promote ...
https://bowl.com/news/900-global-bank-pearl59 Hook 14.5 Length 16 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: The Shape Lock HD asymmetric core revs quickly with the 2.48 RG. The .052 Diff and .020 mass bias create nearly 6” of track flare. This design can produce arc or flip, depending on layout choice.Coverstock: The new mint...
https://bowl.com/news/storm-virtual-gravity-nano50 Hook 14.5 Length 14.5 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: The Quadfire symmetric core has a medium-high RG of 2.55 and a 5” flare potential Diff reading of .043. The shape encourages length, yet revs up rather easily.Coverstock: This is Motiv’s second hybrid cover formula; ...
https://bowl.com/news/motiv-quadfire-qz2-backdraft57 Hook 12 Length 14.5 Breakpoint ShapeCore Design: The beastly symmetrical core for the OMG (one of our favorite internet acronyms) also has been used in the Shred-It and Shredder balls, albeit this edition has a higher RG and lower Diff. This half-metrical core boasts ...
https://bowl.com/news/amf-omg57 Hook 13 Length 16 Breakpoint Shape Manufacturer’s Intent: “The Ebonite Mission X was designed to create ball motion that is similar to the original Red Mission, but with enhanced back-end capabilities,” Ebonite Brand Manager Ed Gallagher told us. “We have been able to...
https://bowl.com/news/ebonite-mission-x57 Hook 12 Length 15 Breakpoint ShapeManufacturer’s Intent: “We wanted to create an asymmetrical ball that has power on the backend, but is not skid/flippy,” says Lane #1 President Richie Sposato. “The Droid’s new core design allows for mid-lane roll without early hook, whil...
https://bowl.com/news/lane-1-droid44 Hook 13 Length 12.5 Breakpoint ShapeManufacturers Intent: “The Classic U2 is exactly what you would expect out of a urethane ball,” says Bugsy Kelly. “It is smooth and controllable, and devastates the pins in the right environment. The Classic U2 is an excellent choice fo...
https://bowl.com/news/columbia-300-the-classic-u255 Hook 14.5 Length 16.5 Breakpoint ShapeManufacturer’s Intent: “The Defiant Edge will now anchor the new HP4 line for Roto Grip,” says Chris Schlemer, Roto Grip’s new marketing manager. “The major difference from the Defiant solid is the new pearlized Micro Bite coverstock...
https://bowl.com/news/roto-grip-defiant-edge54 Hook 13 Length 15.5 Breakpoint ShapeManufacturer’s Intent: “The Persevere is a line extension to the Ebonite mid-price product offering that provides bowlers with more length and more recovery as a complement to the Endure ,” says Ebonite Brand Manager Ed Gallagher.Core D...
https://bowl.com/news/ebonite-persevere57 Hook 13 Length 15.5 Breakpoint ShapeManufacturer’s Intent: “This the first of the ‘Top Shelf’ line from Radical Bowling Technologies,” says Radical’s Mo Pinel. “By combining the core with a moderately aggressive cover, Radical was able to create a large-hooking asymm...
https://bowl.com/news/radical-reaxA strong but predictable backend reaction and easy length through the heads makes for a dependable choice on light to medium oil volumes.
https://bowl.com/news/motiv-sr2The Solid Strike reacted slightly earlier and stronger in oil compared to company’s earlier pearl Sure Strike. The 2-3 board difference is minimal albeit noticeable as the ball reads the midlane better. Hitting power and usability are quite good as this core/cover combinatio...
https://bowl.com/news/lane-masters-solid-strikeThe Curve offers great length with a quick, angular move off friction. We found the Curve required only moderate amounts of oil in the fronts and midlane for its easy length.
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