Winding Road is a 39-foot Kegel Navigation pattern with a low 3.39 to 1 ratio in its V2 version. It plays like a sport pattern despite the medium length. The flatter ratio gives little area, so the pocket is tight and your shot has to be precise.
Winding Road comes in a few versions that play even flatter, with the 40 and 50 microliter versions around 2.69 to 1 and 2.93 to 1. All play near 39 feet, so expect a demanding, controlled shot regardless of version.
| Length | 39 feet |
|---|---|
| Ratio | 3.39 to 1 (V2) |
| Oil volume | 26.7 mL (V2) |
| Versions | Winding Road V2 (3.39:1); 50 uL (2.93:1); 40 uL (2.69:1) |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Series | Kegel Navigation |
A flatter pattern suits a straight game. Play direct, keep your hook small, and stay in the oil. Accuracy is your edge on a low ratio.
Play a tight, controlled line and avoid reaching outside. Small precise moves keep you in the pocket, and play even tighter on the lower-volume versions.
Smooth your surface and play straighter so the ball does not over-hook. The flat shape punishes overreaction, so control beats power here.
Winding Road plays hard. The V2 ratio is flat, and the lower-volume versions are flatter still. Expect a tight pocket and little room, 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.
Winding Road is about 39 feet long across its versions.
Yes. Its V2 runs a flat 3.39 to 1 ratio, and the lower-volume versions are even flatter, so it plays like a demanding sport pattern.
Play straight and controlled, keep your hook small, and stay in the oil. Play tighter still on the lower-volume versions.
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