Dead Mans Curve is a 43-foot Kegel Navigation pattern with a low 3.83 to 1 ratio in its V2 version. It is a longer pattern with a flatter ratio, which makes it demanding. The oil carries deep and the area is limited, so the ball goes long and the pocket is tight.
Dead Mans Curve comes in a few versions that play flatter, with the 40 and 50 microliter versions around 2.89 to 1 and 3.00 to 1. All play near 43 feet, so expect to play straighter and lean on accuracy.
| Length | 43 feet |
|---|---|
| Ratio | 3.83 to 1 (V2) |
| Oil volume | 24.85 mL (V2) |
| Versions | Dead Mans Curve V2 (3.83:1); 50 uL (3.00:1); 40 uL (2.89:1) |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Series | Kegel Navigation |
A long, flatter pattern favors a straight game over a big hook. Play up the boards, keep the ball in front of you, and stay in the oil. Accuracy and speed control carry you.
Play a tight, controlled line and let the deep breakpoint do the work. Avoid reaching outside, and play even tighter on the lower-volume versions.
Smooth your surface and add speed so the ball gets down 43 feet without rolling out. Play straighter than your instinct and open up only as a path wears in.
Dead Mans Curve plays hard. The length and flatter ratio give a tight pocket and a ball that wants to go long. The lower-volume versions are flatter still, so accuracy is everything.
Bowling Addicts links to the official source so you always get the real sheet. The file opens on the Kegel site in a new tab.
Official pattern courtesy of Kegel.
Dead Mans Curve is 43 feet long.
Yes. A 43-foot length with a flatter ratio gives a tight pocket and a ball that wants to go long, and the lower-volume versions are flatter still.
Play straight and down the lane, control your speed, and keep the ball in front of you. Play tighter on the lower-volume versions.
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