Big Ben is a 44-foot Kegel Landmark pattern with a 7.33 to 1 ratio. It is a longer medium pattern that gives you a fair amount of room without playing like a house shot. The length pushes the breakpoint down the lane, so playing in front of you pays off.
With a moderate ratio and a longer distance, Big Ben rewards control. Find your line down the lane, keep your speed up, and let the pattern reward a repeatable shot.
| Length | 44 feet |
|---|---|
| Ratio | 7.33 to 1 |
| Oil volume | 24.7 mL |
| Conditioner | Fire |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Series | Kegel Landmark |
The length suits a straight game. Play up the boards with good speed and let the moderate ratio give you a clean read to the pocket. Keep it in front of you and repeat.
Play a controlled angle and trust the breakpoint down the lane. There is enough room to make small moves as the heads dry out without losing the pocket.
Get the ball down a longer lane before you look for your swing. The moderate ratio gives some room, so open up gradually and keep your speed up to avoid rolling out.
Big Ben plays medium. The 7.33 to 1 ratio gives a fair amount of area, while the 44-foot length keeps it honest. A clean, repeatable shot down the lane is the way to score.
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Official pattern courtesy of Kegel.
Big Ben is 44 feet long.
It plays medium. The 7.33 to 1 ratio gives a fair amount of room, but the length keeps it honest and rewards control.
Play down the lane with good speed, keep the ball in front of you, and make small moves as the pattern transitions.
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