Motiv Bowling Ball Reviews
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
Welcome to our Tutorial Series. Today I want to cover surface changes and how they affect ball motion. This is part 2, using a strong ball, the Motiv Trident Abyss to show you the transition through surface changes. This is less about the ball and more about how strong asyms react to surface changes. As … Continue reading Surface Tutorial: Motiv Trident Abyss Review
The Original is Scorn… First Impressions The Motiv Villain Scorn feels like a proper compliment to the amazing Villain. 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: 14 Pounds Layout: 45 x 5 … Continue reading Motiv Villain Scorn Bowling Ball Review
10 Years of Success Yields the T10… First Impressions Why Motiv, why?? Why make such a good ball a limited edition?? 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: 14 Pounds Layout: 45 … Continue reading Motiv T10 Bowling Ball Review
The Trident Dives into the Abyss… First Impressions The Trident Abyss is a strong ball. A very strong ball. Too strong of a ball. 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 Pounds … Continue reading Motiv Trident Abyss Bowling Ball Review
The Blade Goes Rogue… First Impressions With all the talk about the Hexion coverstock, we’ve been somewhat longing for more aggressive reaction to dry from Motiv. The Rogue Blade hits the mark. It’s not only strong midlane but has more punch than we’ve seen from any other Hexion release. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: … Continue reading Motiv Rogue Blade Bowling Ball Review
The Villain is The Real Deal… First Impressions To my eye, the Motiv Villain is a legit benchmark ball. Surprisingly, this slot is not the easiest to fill. Maybe its my expectations but if the Villain fits there, its filling some pretty big shoes. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 380 rpm PAP: 5 & … Continue reading Motiv Villain Bowling Ball Review
Motiv Done Good with the Shock Pearl… First Impressions The Venom Shock Pearl is all Motiv. It’s exactly what they get right. Smooth, controlled, heavy rolling, predictable. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 380 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium Test Equipment: 14 … Continue reading Motiv Venom Shock Pearl Bowling Ball Review
The Jackal Rises Again… First Impressions At first, I remembered how much I liked the Ghost and I can’t imagine any Jackal being a bad ball. Enter the Rising. It’s an amped up Ghost. It’s more cover. It’s more core. This is one rolly beast. Think super strong Revolt Havoc. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) … Continue reading Motiv Jackal Rising Bowling Ball Review
