Highway to Hell is a 40-foot Kegel Navigation pattern with a low 2.21 to 1 ratio in its V2 version. The name is a warning. The flat ratio gives almost no area, so the pocket is tight and there is little room to miss. It plays like a true sport pattern.
Highway to Hell comes in a few versions that are all flat, with the 40 and 50 microliter versions around 2.08 to 1 and 2.09 to 1. At a medium 40 feet, the breakpoint is reasonable, but accuracy is everything on a ratio this low.
| Length | 40 feet |
|---|---|
| Ratio | 2.21 to 1 (V2) |
| Oil volume | 26.45 mL (V2) |
| Versions | Highway to Hell V2 (2.21:1); 50 uL (2.09:1); 40 uL (2.08:1) |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Series | Kegel Navigation |
A flat pattern is friendlier to a straight game than a big hook. Play direct, keep your hook small, and stay in the oil. Your accuracy is the biggest advantage you have.
Play the tightest, most controlled line you have and avoid reaching outside. Small precise moves keep you in a tight pocket on a 2 to 1 ratio.
A big hook has little edge here. Smooth your surface, play straighter, and focus on hitting your target. Control and precision beat power on a flat pattern.
Highway to Hell plays hard, just like the name says. The flat ratio across all versions gives a tight pocket and almost no area. Spare shooting and accuracy decide your score.
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.
Highway to Hell is 40 feet long.
All of its versions run a flat ratio around 2 to 1, which leaves almost no area and a tight pocket.
Play straight and controlled, keep your hook small, and stay in the oil. Accuracy and spares are what score on a flat pattern.
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