Route 66 (40 uL)
Navigation Patterns
Route 66 (40 uL) is a 45-foot navigation pattern with moderate oil volume (23.7mL) and a 4:1 ratio that creates a fairly flat backend reaction typical of KEGEL's longer patterns. The relatively balanced forward (11mL) to reverse (12.68mL) split means the pattern won't over-direct ball motion, rewarding controlled axis rotation and line precision over aggressive angle play. Competitive bowlers will find this pattern favorable for mid-lane control and angle adjustments, though the 592 boards crossed demand patience with reads and adjustment tolerance is tighter than shorter patterns.
Board-by-Board Volume
Forward Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 4 | 40 | 14 | 5,920 |
| 2 | 12 | 28 | 2 | 40 | 14 | 1,360 |
| 3 | 13 | 27 | 3 | 40 | 14 | 1,800 |
| 4 | 14 | 26 | 2 | 40 | 18 | 1,040 |
| 5 | 15 | 25 | 2 | 40 | 18 | 880 |
| 6 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 18 | 0 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 26 | 0 |
| 8 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 30 | 0 |
Reverse Loads Data
| # | Start | Stop | Load | Mics | Speed | T.Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 30 | 0 |
| 2 | 14 | 26 | 2 | 40 | 18 | 1,040 |
| 3 | 13 | 27 | 2 | 40 | 18 | 1,200 |
| 4 | 12 | 28 | 3 | 40 | 18 | 2,040 |
| 5 | 11 | 29 | 3 | 40 | 14 | 2,280 |
| 6 | 10 | 30 | 2 | 40 | 14 | 1,680 |
| 7 | 2 | 38 | 3 | 40 | 10 | 4,440 |
| 8 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 40 | 10 | 0 |
Pattern data provided by Kegel