Motiv Recon RX1 Bowling Balls
Recon RX1 Specs
Product ID:
8813
Release Date:
07/16/2010
Perfect Scale:
141.7
Performance:
Performance(4)
RG:
2.59
Differential:
0.025
Flare Potential:
2" + (Low)
Lane Condition:
Medium-Dry
Finish:
Sanded
Coverstock:
Reactive Resin
Coverstock Name:
MOTIVator-X
Factory Finish:
4000 Wet Sand
Color:
Black
Core Type:
Symmetric
Core Name:
Inner - Recon Outer - Reverb
Quality:
First Quality
People Who Bought Motiv Recon RX1 Also Bought:
Go in for the attack! Plan a controlled strike against the competition with the MOTIV Recon RX1. It features the new Recon inner core and is armored with MOTIVator-X coverstock for a controlled reaction on light oil, or shorter oil patterns.
The Recon core drives the RX1 into the heat of battle. It provides a higher RG to control revs and a moderate differential to smooth out reaction down the lane. The 15# RX1 has an RG of 2.59 and a .025 diff.
The MOTIVator-X cover on the Recon RX1 compliments the core perfectly for attacking light oil conditions. It has a urethane-like reaction to tame friction on the lanes, yet still provides excellent recovery and hitting power.
The factory finish on the Bright Orange RX1 is 4000 wet sand. This finish will provide length and a smooth breakpoint.
The Reverb outer core of the RX1 is a low-density polyester resin with pin piercing hardness and strength. Rather than absorb impact energy, this outer core reverberates energy as it explodes through the pins.
The MOTIV Recon RX1 features the most visually impactful NeoMark graphic yet. And, as with all NeoMark graphics, the logo is actually part of the coverstock so it can be sanded, polished, or tuned just like any other performance ball.
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Customer Reviews Average: 4.78Write a Review Read all 9 reviews
| I Love It |
|
78% (7 of 9) |
| I Like It | 22% (2 of 9) | |
| It's Ok | 0% ( of 9) | |
| I Don't Like It | 0% ( of 9) | |
| I Hate It | 0% ( of 9) |
Motiv Recon RX1 Reviewed by: Ormond pro shop manager (4 stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 220 | |
| Ball Speed | Fast | |
| Style | Tweener | |
Ormond Pro Shop Manager
ormond@bowlingball.com
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Motiv Recon RX1 Reviewed by: joshs (5 stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 229 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Tweener | |
| PAP | 3 7/8 over, 1/2 up | |
layout #2: 4 pin, box surface
This ball is a beast on short or dry patterns! I'm a good 8-10 boards right with this ball compared to my SX1's with similar layouts, on the THS.
Threw this on cheetah, and am really pleased with the reaction I got with both balls. It isn't as jumpy off the dry boards as the other balls in the current line-up. The long pin ball gets down the lane better and has a sharper breakpoint while the shorter pin has a smoother reaction. With the way they are now, layout #1 is stronger than layout #2 for me. It allows me to start with the #1 and when it starts being a little too strong at the breakpoint, i can switch to the #2 and all is well. This is an excellent addition to the MOTIV line and should be in everyone's bag!
you can check out a video of these balls here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOHeSnjDH6Q
the last couple shots are with a SX1 with the same 5 5/8 pin layout to show how much weaker the RECON is.
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Motiv Recon RX1 Reviewed by: Xman879 (5 stars)
My Recon is drilled 4" X 3" (3" pin) My ball speed is about 17 mph, my rev rate is 280, ball at box finish. Check out my video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpGXno4jk40
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Cory
MOTIV Amateur Staff
35 300s
32 800s (879 High)
"Get MOTIVated"
Motiv Recon RX1 Reviewed by: solome_yohannes (5 stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 195 | |
| Sport Shot Average | 185 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Tweener | |
| PAP | 5 5/8 over 1 1/4 up | |
check out my video of this ball in customer videos.
I just bought this ball and man its sweet. I bought not for dry lanes but for short sport pattern. I wanted a layout the would make this weaker ball have control with a strong drive on the back end. The double thumb layout was perfect. Its out of box surfce is 4000 abralon, pin 4" to pap 30 degree to val, cg 1 in right of center line, double thumb hole 1 1/2" right of thumb, 1" wide, 3" deep pitched 3/4" right.
this ball may be a little stronger than you think. Motiv has e converted. Cruel c51 is on the way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl5y3wU4t6g
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Motiv Recon RX1 Reviewed by: seniorstroker (5 stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 207 | |
| Sport Shot Average | 180 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Stroker | |
| PAP | 4 3/4 up 3/8 | |
Motiv Recon RX1 Reviewed by: Motiv Girl (5 stars)
My Information:Ball Speed- 16mph avg.,Rev Rate-275rpm''s avg.,
Axis Rotation-45 Degrees,Axis Tilt-15 Degrees,Right-handed.
Specs of ball tested:Top Weight-2.9 oz.,3"pin,Box Surface-4000
grit wet/sand,
Drilling: Pin over middle finger,5 3/4",Cg 4 3/4'' from PAP,No X-Hole.
Lanes:Brunswick Anvilane,Wood lanes,
The all new MOTIV Recon core has a higher RG and a moderate Diff.,
that helps get the RX1 down the lane.
Matched up with the milder MOTIVator-X coverstock from the
SX1 and the TX1 will complement the core.
The shocking orange color is turning heads,and causing people to
ask what you are throwing.
I have not thrown a ball this mild in a long time.Especially a ball
that was not urethane.
Other reactives that are supposed to go long are too skid flip.The
RX1 is all about control and roll.
On Dry Lanes and Second Shift House Shots
The RX1 gave me very good length throughout the heads and mids.
At the exit point to the breakpoint,the RX1 was clean and mild.
When the RX1 hit the breakpoint there was no sign of flip,
only a very mild arc.The cover and core helps lesson the response
off the dry.
For me playing dry lanes without having to move past third arrow
was great.Being able to stand at 25 and releasing the ball off my
hand at 20,and not having to target deeper than 15 on the lane,
helped me stay more square to the target,and not have to make
diagonal moves.The moves were mostly parallel adjustments.
On a Fresh House Shot:41'' and very dry outside the 7th board.
This ball was surprising.The RX1 allowed me me stand right and
roll it right up 5-6.The RX1 cleared the heads and mids without ever
wanting to stand up early.When it hit the breakpoint,on the fresh
house shot,there was no sign of the RX1 ever wanting to jump.
The RX1 is what a entry level ball should be."Control".
Overall the RX1 is a great piece for the entry level pricing.
Angela Wilt,MOTIV Staff Member
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MOTIV GIRL
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Motiv Recon RX1 Reviewed by: JoelTRay (5 stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Left Handed | |
| League Average | 236 | |
| Sport Shot Average | 209 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Cranker | |
The new Recon core provides a higher RG which helps control the revs and a moderate differential to smooth out the reaction down the lane.
The MOTIVator-X coverstock is the perfect compliment to this core for attacking the light oil conditions. Its urethane-like reaction helps tame the friction on the lanes and still lets the ball hit like a freight train. It reminds me of the old urethane balls on steroids!!!
I am still amazed on how smooth this ball is even on some of the driest conditions. With me I am a more rev dominate player and this ball lets me move left and play the shot like a normal lefty. I have included a link to my Recon ball reaction video. Enjoy and stay Motivated!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3EAO3IWW5A
--------------------
Joel Ray
Motiv Program member
Cincinnati, Ohio
www.motivbowling.com
GET MOTIVATED
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Motiv Recon RX1 Reviewed by: dugbark (5 stars)
degrees; Axis Tilt 9 degrees; Right Handed
The Recon RX1 ball was designed for light and short oil patterns. The ball is as advertised. It pushes through the heads with ease as long as it can find a trace of oil. When the ball finds friction it makes a smooth yet continuous move to the pocket. I was able to use the RX1 playing both down the boards as well as swinging it out to the dry. The ball recovered well, but not in a skid flip manner and as you can tell from the attached video, kept he pins low when the pocket was hit. If you use this ball as designed, that is on patterns that are either short (less than 37 feet) or broken down by league or tournament play, it will be a very effective ball. To throw it on a fresh HS (Typical House Shot) will take someone with much more and than I have.
The RX1 gives Motiv a piece of equipment for Motiv believers to step down to when their QZ1's are too much, and it will complete very effectively with other companies mild/dry lane/short shot balls.
I'm very colorblind but my daughters think the Orange Ball and the Neomark Graphic makes the ball very pleasing to the eye and will give it good shelf appeal.
A video of the myself rolling the ball is at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVPHpdZeKTk
Dug Barker
Asst. Coach Bellarmine University
BTM Youth Writer
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Motiv Recon RX1 Reviewed by: Deltona Lanes Proshop (4 stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 205 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Cranker | |
| PAP | 4 1/2 over 1/2 up | |
Lenny Biondi Jr
Deltona Lanes Proshop
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Motiv Recon RX1 Bowling Balls
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