PBA Most Memorable Moments of our first 60 years #58 – The PBA Lane Maintenance program was created mid-way through the 1971 season. Thirty-six years later PBA oil patterns were branded with animal names, descriptions and images (Cheetah, Chameleon, Scorpion, Shark, and Viper). In 2013, a blue dye was added to the oil giving viewers an inside look at how the pattern looked on the lane. Toda,y the PBA has 16 unique patterns that offer a variety of lengths, volumes, and challenges. Current pattern