Motiv Bowling Ball Reviews
The comparison of the Storm Fast Pitch and Motiv Desert Tank should be quite interesting to many folks interested in slotting something in the “specialty” part of the bag, like ball 6 in my arsenal building. These balls fall in the Urethane or urethane like craze. I tested the Storm Fast Pitch first and there’s … Continue reading Storm Fast Pitch vs Motiv Desert Tank Bowling Ball Review Comparison
First ImpressionsThe Fatal Venom looks good and made a great first impression. Is it too early to say this will make my bag? Thanks to our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer … Continue reading Motiv Fatal Venom Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsFirst impression of the Forge Flare, why? Why make something so strong and when can I ever use this? Thanks to our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: … Continue reading Motiv Forge Flare Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsIt took us a while to get this ball but I am very glad we finally got to throw the Motiv Desert Tank. Thanks to our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! … Continue reading Motiv Desert Tank Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Jackal Flash looks like it is very versatile. We may have finally gotten a pearl worthy of the Jackal moniker. Thanks to our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga … Continue reading Motiv Jackal Flash Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsBaby Blue, looks cute. Works great in a defined window. Thanks to our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph … Continue reading Motiv Ripcord Flight Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsPretty ball with great shelf appeal. Why not continue to use the Turbulent core? Let me introduce our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 1/8 … Continue reading Motiv Trident Nemesis Bowling Ball Review
Today I want to compare the Roto Grip UFO to the Motiv Alpha Jackal. This is like the clash of the titans. Both balls are the theoretical strongest balls in their respective lineups. Both use probably the strongest solid cover each brand has had. Core specs are very similar. Differentials are identical at 15lb. Intermediate … Continue reading Roto Grip UFO vs Motiv Alpha Jackal Bowling Ball Comparison
This is the Alpha Dog… First ImpressionsAs we expect, this is a strong piece that digs in and still gives the familiar Jackal roll. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 15 PoundsLayout: 65 x 5 x 40Intent: Medium/long roll with a … Continue reading Motiv Alpha Jackal Bowling Ball Review
We’re doing something a little different here. We test lots of balls and constantly asked how x compares to y. The goal is not to say oh this ball is better than the other or vice versa. It’s more to call out the unique characteristics that might make one ball more conducive to a certain … Continue reading Storm Pro-Motion vs Motiv Tank Blitz
This Tank Blitzes the Pins… First Impressions The Tank Blitz is something different and it works. Works really well. Our Testers: Cody Shoemaker (Righty) Style: Power player RPM: 435 rpm PAP: 4 5/8; 5/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: 12 Axis rotation: 60 Test Equipment: 15 Pounds Layout: 45 x 5 … Continue reading Motiv Tank Blitz Bowling Ball Review
Makes The Curve At High Speed… First Impressions The Supra is no doubt the quickest responding to friction we’ve ever tested from Motiv. Our Testers: Cody Shoemaker (Righty) Style: Power player RPM: 435 rpm PAP: 4 5/8; 5/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: 12 Axis rotation: 60 Test Equipment: 15 Pounds … Continue reading Motiv Supra Bowling Ball Review
The Fire Turns Up The Heat… First Impressions Forge Fire looks heavy rolling but angular. We need to study this a bit more to figure out what we have here. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis … Continue reading Motiv Forge Fire Bowling Ball Review
The Assassin Goes For The Kill… First Impressions Great cover added to a great core. What can go wrong? Not much with the Rogue Assassin. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 … Continue reading Motiv Rogue Assassin Bowling Ball Review
Pull the Rip Cord… First Impressions The Ripcord does really seem to be what they set out for this piece. Decent length but truly a ball that is pretty quick off the friction. Our Testers: Cody Shoemaker (Righty) Style: Power player RPM: 435 rpm PAP: 4 5/8; 5/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) … Continue reading Motiv Ripcord Bowling Ball Review
This One is Covert… First Impressions It came off the friction hard and I thought huh… Still not reactive and not quite urethane. This just might be fun. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high … Continue reading Motiv Covert Tank Bowling Ball Review
The Surprise Thrill… First Impressions Should a ball at this price point roll like this? Maybe but I can say the Thrill did offer a pleasant surprise. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test … Continue reading Motiv Thrill Bowling Ball Review
Does the Venom Recoil? First Impressions We understood what we were seeing right away with the Venom Recoil. Really good match up for Bryan. It’s smooth. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: … Continue reading Motiv Venom Recoil Bowling Ball Review
The Golden Child Appears… First Impressions Add a little length and keep the already impressive Jackal Ghost shape…This should be pretty good. It feels like an asym Venom Shock Pearl. Our Testers: Cody Shoemaker (Righty) Style: Power player RPM: 435 rpm PAP: 4 5/8; 5/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: 12 … Continue reading Motiv Golden Jackal Bowling Ball Review
It’s Forged in Fire… First Impressions The Motiv Forge is the heavy rolling, heavier oil ball they say it is. Another one Motiv got right. Our Testers: Cody Shoemaker (Righty) Style: Power player RPM: 435 rpm PAP: 4 5/8; 5/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: 12 Axis rotation: 60 Test Equipment: … Continue reading Motiv Forge Bowling Ball Review
