PBA Oil Patterns: Shark
Length: 43'
This pattern forces bowlers to play deep inside the center of the lanes, like sharks that troll the depths of the ocean.
Description:The 2009-10 Shark demonstrates the largest change from any of the patterns from last year. Returning to the Shark this season is the key characteristic of the “deep inside line” providing a decisive strategic advantage. The “out of bounds” on the outside portion of the lane has been increased, making errant shots wide of the target in danger of once again falling into the “moat”. With less oil being placed in the middle of lane on this season’s Shark, bowlers will see their ball roll earlier on the lane compared to years past. Bowlers who play the wrong angle on the Shark will feel as if the pattern is a “reverse block”. The scoring pace for this pattern will be medium with the champion having the ability to get the corner pins out while playing a tough angle. 2009-10 Lumber Liquidators PBA Tournaments Using Shark: Shark Championship – Allen Park, MI Gemini Championship - Wheat Ridge, CO *Mark Roth Plastic Ball Championship – West Babylon, NY PBA Marathon Open – Baltimore, MD *Modified Upcoming Tournaments on this Pattern:PBA TourGEICO Mark Roth Plastic Ball Championship (3/24/2010) Lumber Liquidators Marathon Open (3/29/2010) Recent Tournaments and Champions on this Pattern:PBA Tour2009: The Bowling Foundation Long Island Classic (winner: Jason Belmonte) 2009: PBA Tour Trials (winner: Joe Ciccone) 2009: Etonic Marathon Open (winner: Wes Malott) 2009: National Bowling Stadium Championship (winner: Patrick Allen) 2009: Shark Championship (winner: Jack Jurek) 2008: Lumber Liquidators Shark Championship (winner: Rhino Page) PBA Women's Series 2009: Shark Championship Women's Series (winner: Kelly Kulick) 2008: Lumber Liquidators Shark Championship Women's Series (winner: Jodi Woessner) 2008: USBC U.S. Women's Open (winner: Carolyn Dorin-Ballard) 2008: PBA Women's Tour Trials (winner: Trisha Reid) |