Middle Road is a 39-foot Kegel Navigation pattern with a 5.25 to 1 ratio in its V2 version. It lives up to the name, sitting right in the middle between the easy streets and the flat roads. There is a usable amount of room, but you still have to make a shot.
Middle Road comes in a few versions. The V2 runs 5.25 to 1, while the lower-volume 50 and 40 microliter versions play a bit flatter around 3.96 to 1 and 4.14 to 1. All play near 39 feet, so the approach is the same: a controlled line and small moves.
| Length | 39 feet |
|---|---|
| Ratio | 5.25 to 1 (V2) |
| Oil volume | 24.05 mL (V2) |
| Versions | Middle Road V2 (5.25:1); 50 uL (3.96:1); 40 uL (4.14:1) |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Series | Kegel Navigation |
A 39-foot moderate pattern fits a straight game. Play direct with good speed and let the ratio give you a clean read. Keep it in front of you and repeat.
Play a moderate angle and trust the breakpoint. Make small moves as the heads dry out, and lean toward control on the lower-volume versions.
You have some room to swing, but keep it controlled, especially on the flatter 40 and 50 microliter versions. Get your breakpoint to the friction and move in gradually.
Middle Road plays medium. The V2 ratio gives a fair amount of area, while the lower-volume versions play flatter and tighter. Match your aggression to the version you are on.
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.
Middle Road is about 39 feet long across its versions.
The V2 runs a 5.25 to 1 ratio, while the 50 and 40 microliter versions play flatter at about 3.96 and 4.14 to 1.
Play a controlled line with small moves. Use more area on the V2 and play tighter on the lower-volume versions.
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