Main Street is Kegel’s house-style pattern. At 41 feet with a high ratio, it is built to score. There is plenty of hold in the middle and friction on the outside, which gives you a big margin for error. If you want a pattern that feels like a good league shot, this is it.
Main Street comes in two versions. The V2 is the easier of the two with a higher ratio, and the original runs a little less oil. Both play around the same length, so the strategy is the same: use the area the pattern gives you and trust the recovery.
| Length | 41 feet |
|---|---|
| Ratio | 12.50 to 1 (V2) |
| Oil volume | 24.35 mL (V2) |
| Versions | Main Street V2 (12.50:1, 24.35 mL); Main Street (10.00:1, 19.3 mL) |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Series | Kegel Navigation |
This is the friendliest pattern type for a straight game. Play direct up the second arrow and the pocket is wide open. Keep your speed steady and repeat your shot. You will not need much hook to carry.
You have a lot of area. Swing the ball to the dry on the outside and let it come back. A miss to the right will hold the pocket and a miss to the left will still recover, so commit to your target and roll it.
Open up the lane and play deeper angles. There is enough oil inside to hold your hook and plenty of friction outside to bring it back. Watch for over and under reaction late as the pattern breaks down, and move in to stay ahead of the burn.
Main Street is easy and high scoring by design. It plays close to a typical house shot, which makes it great for practice, for newer bowlers, and for working on your timing without the lane fighting you.
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Official pattern courtesy of Kegel.
Main Street plays very close to a house shot. Its high ratio and outside friction give a wide pocket and lots of room, which is why it is a popular practice pattern.
Both are about 41 feet. The V2 uses a higher 12.50 to 1 ratio and a bit more oil, making it the easier of the two. The original runs a 10.00 to 1 ratio with less volume.
Yes. It is one of the easier Kegel Navigation patterns, with a big margin for error, so it is a good pattern to learn on and to practice your release.
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