Motiv Bowling Ball Reviews
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
Paranoia can be Lethal… First Impressions We were looking for that long and angular reaction Motiv is telling us about. Yes it is long and clean. For the back end, I would call it smooth angle. Not exactly what Motiv describes but something interesting nonetheless. And the colors look almost identical to the original Trident. … Continue reading Motiv Lethal Paranoia Bowling Ball Review
Poseidon’s Weapon is Now on a Quest… First Impressions The Trident Quest is a nice looking ball…we had mixed feelings on this piece depending on who was testing. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium Test Equipment: … Continue reading Motiv Trident Quest Bowling Ball Review
The Forza SS…It’s a Hot Rod First Impressions If you were to go with Motiv’s chart, you would think the Forza SS would roll a little smoother and stronger than the Chronic Paranoia but it’s definitely more ball everywhere. More on that later but I must say I very much enjoy the Sigma core and … Continue reading Motiv Forza SS Bowling Ball Review
The Tank Rampage continues the old is new trend… First Impressions What can I say, the Tank Rampage is the latest urethane ball that is the rage. It is stronger than other urethane pieces we’ve thrown. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) … Continue reading Motiv Tank Rampage Bowling Ball Review
The Cannon is the Tag you want… First Impressions The Tag Cannon was very easy to throw on our typical medium house shot. It was a one man show! Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium Test … Continue reading Motiv Tag Cannon Bowling Ball Review
This Octane Carbon Has Afterburners… First Impressions Even though we tried to slow this one down with layout, the Octane Carbon flips! At least for me, it has the sharpest flip I’ve experienced with any Motiv I’ve tested to date… Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: … Continue reading Motiv Octane Carbon Bowling Ball Review
Will this Revolt Unite? First Impressions Uh…OK, the Motiv United Revolt is pretty darn strong. I personally haven’t thrown a Motiv ball this strong at the end of the pattern. I like it! Our Testers: Sean Jensen (Righty) RPM: 475 rpm PAP: 4 3/4; 3/8 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low … Continue reading Motiv United Revolt Bowling Ball Review
I Think I’ve Seen a Ghost… First Impressions Cliches not withstanding, I can’t recall throwing a stronger ball with this much continuation downlane. There are other beasts out there and this one fits in with the elite few. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Slightly Rev Dominant Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 … Continue reading Motiv Jackal Ghost Bowling Ball Review
I’m a little Paranoid…Chronically First Impressions The Chronic Paranoia had a smooth controlled roll. Looks like a benchmark type ball. Predictable, predictable, predictable. Our Testers: Greg Bickta (Righty) RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: medium Axis rotation: medium 17 300s, 5 800s Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) … Continue reading Motiv Chronic Paranoia Bowling Ball Review
The Cobra Has The Venom Downlane… First Impressions The Venom Cobra was right in the house shot sweet spot. You don’t have to fight to get downlane and it makes a strong move to the pocket. Our Testers: Greg Bickta (Righty) RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) … Continue reading Motiv Venom Cobra Bowling Ball Review
The Trident is Poseidon’s Weapon of Choice… First Impressions The Motiv Trident is the best of both worlds…not too smooth, not too snappy…Just right! Our Testers: Greg Bickta (Righty) RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: medium Axis rotation: medium 17 300s, 5 800s Tamer Elbaga … Continue reading Motiv Trident Bowling Ball Review
This One Will Strike Fear in the Competition… First Impressions The Motiv Primal Fear…It’s beautiful, it clears, it clobbers the pocket. Excellent blend of clean and strength down lane without being a true skid/flip reaction, which is a great thing in my book. Our Tester: Greg Bickta RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up … Continue reading Motiv Primal Fear Bowling Ball Review
The Jackal is Revived… First Impressions The Motiv Jackal LE (Limited Edition) is the alpha dog in Motiv’s lineup, no doubt about it. Get inside and wheel if you have hand. This thing will hook. Our Tester: Greg Bickta RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: medium … Continue reading Motiv Jackal LE Limited Edition Bowling Ball Review
Motiv Makes its Ascent to the Apex… Our tester: Brad Crouse is testing the Motiv Primal Rage. The young Crouse’s phenomenal bowling has helped him make Motiv’s Regional staff. The equipment was drilled by Jeffrey Smith at Pure It Pro Shop in Lebanon, PA. Power Tweener: 450 rpm Layout: 60 x 4.25 x 40 Test … Continue reading Motiv Ascent Apex Ball Review
Motiv’s Covert Revolt is Overt in its Intentions… First Impressions The Motiv Covert Revolt is a juggernaut based on what we saw. Great overall motion and strength. While the ball’s looks are understated, its intentions are clearly to make a big move and destroy pins. Some bowlers are going to have fun with this piece. … Continue reading Motiv Covert Revolt Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Is Motiv’s new ball Shocking? This is an interesting piece that looks to possibly be one of the most versatile in Motiv’s current line up. The Venom Shock offers a predictable ball motion and driller friendly layout possibilities. We had a chance to test a pin up and pin down version and the results were … Continue reading Motiv Venom Shock Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Motiv is Primal… The Motiv Primal Rage has been a raging success for Motiv and it’s understandable. Motiv is now on the PBA Tour and has gotten some good young guns sponsored. Now they’ll have to perform on the house shots out there for us everyday Joes. Our tester: Brad Crouse is testing the Motiv … Continue reading Motiv Primal Rage Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
See written review and video at http://tamerbowling.com/index.php/motiv-cruel-c51-ball-review/ Here is a supplemental review with Digitrax Analysis. Below, you can see all tracks and the average track as recorded by Ebonite Digitrax. On the left, you can see the statistical analysis. I am bowling on a medium to medium-light house shot with dry boards outside 5. It’s … Continue reading Motiv Cruel C51 Digitrax Analysis
“How Cruel Can you Be?” A quick revving hybrid when you want to control the backends. Drilling Won’t spend much time on drilling as this will vary and coverstock accounts 75% of the reaction. As usual, I suggest to work with your local pro to find what best works for you. First Impressions This is … Continue reading Motiv Cruel C51 Ball Review
