Bowldle #9: Dry Lanes
The lane for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Everyone bowls the same lane today. Here's what it does and where to start.
short pattern
back-end grip
Drifts right on the back end
Today's challenge
Pick up 3 or more spares.
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
Very little oil. The ball hooks early and a lot. Ease off the hook and play the right side of the lane. This lane also leans right once the ball leaves the oil, so aim a little left of where you normally would.
For spares, set the hook to Straight and aim right at the pin. See how to pick up spares and oil patterns explained.