Bowldle #5: Short Fuse
The lane for Friday, October 30, 2026. Everyone bowls the same lane today. Here's what it does and where to start.
PatternShort Fuse
Oil length32 ft
short pattern
short pattern
Hooknormal
back-end grip
back-end grip
DriftNone
Flat, no drift
Flat, no drift
Today's challenge
Throw 4 or more strikes.
Where to start
Short oil grips early, so the ball hooks a lot. Start with a small hook, around Left 2 to 4, and line up right of center.
Watch where your first ball hits. If it crosses over to the left, line up further right or use less hook. If it misses right, add hook or move left. The exact line that struck most in our simulator appears here once this lane is over.
Reading the lane
Short oil means the ball grips early and hooks hard. Use less hook or line up further right so it doesn't cross over.
For spares, set the hook to Straight and aim right at the pin. See how to pick up spares and oil patterns explained.