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Motiv Sky Raptor Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsI’m happy to report the Motiv Sky Raptor fits where Motiv says it fits in its ball guide. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at 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 (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest … Continue reading Motiv Sky Raptor Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Pride Empire Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Pride Empire continues to prove that Motiv can now make some pretty responsive pearl covers. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at 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 (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 … Continue reading Motiv Pride Empire Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Blue Tank Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsI think the Blue Tank is possibly a legit direct competitor to the Purple Hammer Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at 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 (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 … Continue reading Motiv Blue Tank Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Blue Coral Venom Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Blue Coral Venom from Motiv does add something to the line up, despite being close the the Shock. 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: … Continue reading Motiv Blue Coral Venom Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Comparison: Mythic Jackal vs Trident Horizon vs Iron Forge

Welcome back. Let’s take a quick look at these 3 balls, the Mythic Jackal, Trident Horizon, and Iron Forge and how they compare on the lanes. Mythic Jackal and Trident Horizon are both hybrid asyms. The Iron Forge is a pearl symmetric. Mythic and Iron Forge have the surface at 5000 LSP while the Trident … Continue reading Motiv Comparison: Mythic Jackal vs Trident Horizon vs Iron Forge

Motiv Mythic Jackal vs 900 Global Altered Reality

Welcome back. Today I wanted to do a cross-brand comparison of shiny asyms. Now I’m going to keep pushing the arsenal building video on you guys as I really think it simplifies looking at it. If you watched that and watched the individual reviews, you’ll note that both balls fit in the Mid Defined category. … Continue reading Motiv Mythic Jackal vs 900 Global Altered Reality

Motiv Mythic Jackal Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsMythic Jackal definitely feels like one of the more responsive balls downlane we’ve seen from Motiv. 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: … Continue reading Motiv Mythic Jackal Bowling Ball Review

Roto Grip Rubicon UC3 vs Motiv Venom Shock

Depending on how you want to look at this, it could be a heavyweight fight or a middleweight fight to be more accurate. Or you could say, Tamer what the heck are you doing comparing the GOAT mid level Venom Shock to a urethan ball?!? Spoiler Alert, I’m here to tell you that there is … Continue reading Roto Grip Rubicon UC3 vs Motiv Venom Shock

Hammer Purple Hammer Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsHallelujah, we finally test the Hammer Purple Pearl Urethane Hammer! 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 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 … Continue reading Hammer Purple Hammer Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Iron Forge Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Motiv Iron Forge left a really good first impression. Looks like a potential house shot beauty and I expect it to be good on sport as well. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop. Talk to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: … Continue reading Motiv Iron Forge Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Pride Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Motiv Pride looks to be just about the right fit in the benchmark slot. 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 … Continue reading Motiv Pride Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Trident Odyssey Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Turbulent core is back, with a vengeance! Don’t forget to check out Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at 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 (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 15 PoundsLayout: 4 x 30 Sean … Continue reading Motiv Trident Odyssey Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Venom Shock – The Remake Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsFor me, the Venom Shock finally looks like the ball everyone else sees. 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 & 3/8 … Continue reading Motiv Venom Shock – The Remake Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Supra Enzo Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Supra Enzo looks so good. Is there anything it can’t do? 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 & 3/8 upAverage … Continue reading Motiv Supra Enzo Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Ripcord Velocity Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Motiv Ripcord Velocity is very comfortable and easy to throw. No surprises. It is what you expect it to be. 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 … Continue reading Motiv Ripcord Velocity Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Purple Tank Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsIs this going to make OG purple ball people jealous? Hard to say but the purple tank certainly feels like “strong urethane”. 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! … Continue reading Motiv Purple Tank Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Jackal Legacy vs Forge Flare Bowling Ball Review

I want to spend some time doing the inevitable comparison of the Motiv Jackal Legacy and Forge Flare. Both have the same Coercion™ MXC Solid Reactive cover. The Jackal continues with the Predator V2 core while the Forge continues with the Detonator core. I think both of these cores are quite good. The Forge Flare … Continue reading Motiv Jackal Legacy vs Forge Flare Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Jackal Legacy Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsA Jackal called Legacy is not likely to disappoint and it does not. 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: Tweener, 2-HanderRPM: 375 rpm, 475 rpmPAP: … Continue reading Motiv Jackal Legacy Bowling Ball Review

900 Global Reality vs Motiv Forge Flare

We recently tested the Motiv Forge Flare, Storm Proton Physix, and now the 900 Global Reality. These are all strong pieces, 2 of them being asyms while the Forge Flare is a symmetric. Ultimately, they all seem to serve the same potential part of the bag based on what we’ve seen so we thought it … Continue reading 900 Global Reality vs Motiv Forge Flare