Sphinx is a 40-foot Kegel Landmark pattern with a low 2.00 to 1 ratio. The medium length keeps the breakpoint reasonable, but the flat 2 to 1 ratio makes it a real test. There is very little difference between the oil in the middle and the oil outside, so the pocket is tight.
On a flat pattern like Sphinx, you play smaller and straighter. There is no big area to swing into, so accuracy and a controlled ball motion carry the day.
| Length | 40 feet |
|---|---|
| Ratio | 2.00 to 1 |
| Oil volume | 25.2 mL |
| Conditioner | Ice |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Series | Kegel Landmark |
A flat pattern suits a straight game. Play direct, keep your hook small, and stay in the oil. Your accuracy is a bigger advantage here than on a pattern with area.
Play a tight, controlled line and avoid reaching outside. Small moves keep you in a tight pocket on a 2 to 1 ratio.
Tone down your surface and play straighter so the ball does not jump. The flat back punishes overreaction, so control your motion and keep your misses small.
Sphinx plays hard. A 2.00 to 1 ratio gives almost no area, so the pocket is tight and misses are punished. A medium length helps, but accuracy is everything.
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Official pattern courtesy of Kegel.
Sphinx is 40 feet long.
Yes. Its 2.00 to 1 ratio is flat, so there is little area and the pocket plays tight even at a medium length.
Play straight and controlled, keep your hook small, and stay in the oil. Accuracy and a smooth ball motion are key on a flat pattern.
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