We are currently bowling all leagues in our center on Chameleon. This is a challenge, perhaps too much so for the lower avarage bowlers. We are considering putting out the Kegel Middle Road pattern instead. Anyone here with experience from bowling both these patterns? How do they differ in reality? How much easier is Middle Road for lower average bowlers?

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Regards,

jensm

Thanks mjschrems!

Comparing the settings for these patterns Middle Road looks like it would transition a bit slower than Chameleon. Plus, Middle Road looks a tad easier outside the 10 board than Chameleon. That's the theory, anyway.

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Regards,

jensm

Thanks srlunatic!

Which EBT tourney was that? We're in Sweden, maybe there were countrymen of mine taking part that I can ask directly.

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Regards,

jensm

Depending on who it is, where you are, and what the league bowlers want, the Kegel pattern is definitely easier.

However, the bowlers will improve in the longrun if they are bowling on tougher, sport-compliant patterns more often. I think it's a great idea for a center to run one of the middle length PBA patterns as the "House" Shot. (Chameleon/Viper)
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Righty
High rev rate (400-450 rpm)
Semi-high speed (16-17 mph)
Book average: 202

For a game based on the principles of science and math, bowling sure does have a bad habit of being illogical.

srlunatic,

Was that the 2008 Dutch Open? According to the website they used Beaten Path (41ft).

Harnosand, eh? That's only 162 miles north of my town.

Lycka till med svenskan!

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Regards,

jensm