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Reviews by Stephen Haas

Motiv Blue Coral Venom

Motiv Blue Tank

Motiv Forge Ember

Motiv Forza SS

Motiv Freestyle Rush Turquoise/Purple Pearl

Motiv Jackal Ghost

Motiv Lethal Paranoia

Motiv Octane Carbon

Motiv Pride Empire

Motiv Tag Cannon

Motiv Tank Rampage

Motiv Trident Abyss

Motiv Trident Quest

Motiv United Revolt

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Motiv Blue Coral Venom
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
228
PAP:
4 1/2 - 3/4
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Blue Coral Venom - A Medium/Light Asym - Lots of Drilling options!!!
The Blue Core Venom is a medium light oil ball that features an asymmetrical core! The Gear APG weight block is a low differential core and gives you plenty of versatility in drilling options for a ball on this part of the ball chart! Motiv wrapped this ball in the Coercion MFH Reactive cover which provides plenty of length through the front of the lane while picking up in the middle of the lane with enough traction to give you the control you love in a Venom! This is a can't miss ball that you have to have in your bag, pick one up today!

Steve Haas - Motiv Staffer
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Motiv Blue Tank
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
228
PAP:
4 1/2 - 3/4
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Blue Tank, Strong MPC Cover that can handle the oil!
The Blue Tank is a medium oil ball that features the Microcell Polymer cover called Frixion M3 Pearl. This is not urethane but it gives you the look of urethane with the ability to handle higher volumes of oil! The Halogen V2 core is a higher RG weight block with enough differential offering plenty of drilling options to meet the conditions you are facing. This is a can't miss ball that you have to have in your bag, pick one up today!

Motiv Staffer, Steve Haas
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Motiv Forge Ember
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
228
PAP:
4 1/2 - 3/4
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Forge Ember - Strong Hybrid that can handle the oil! 
The Forge Ember is a medium heavy oil hybrid which is strong in the mid lane and has a new motion you will want in your bag! It features the low RG symmetric Detonator core found on the OG Forge, but features a brand new Infusion MXC Hybrid cover stock that will impress. The Ember combines the covers found in the Forge Flare & Iron Forge giving you plenty of traction in the oil and angular motion on the back. This ball fits perfectly for me when my big asymmetrical cores are too strong and to forward but there is still enough oil where I need a strong core/cover to create angle to strike. You will want to pick one up today!

Steve Haas - Motiv Staffer
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Motiv Forza SS
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
228
PAP:
4 1/2 - 3/4
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
The Forza SS is a rare ball which delivers in a big way! This medium oil ball will come into play on a variety of lane conditions since it does want to start up soon however have a slow response to the friction on the back part of the lane. This makes the Forza SS very controlable and able to keep you in play on very tricky lane conditions. The Sigma core provides the ball with a low RG and the Helix High Friction Solid reactive cover stock gives you all the punch you will need to attack the pins. It is unusual for a ball hook this much and still provide outstanding continuation. This is a ball you will want in your bag!

Motiv Staff
Steve Haas
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Motiv Freestyle Rush Turquoise/Purple Pearl
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
228
PAP:
4 1/2 - 3/4
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
The Freestyle Rush is a light oil pearl which has the ability to create good angle and great continuation for a light oil ball. I feel putting your favorite strong drilling on this ball is the way to go. The Agility light friction reactive coverstock with the Recon core allows this ball to retain more energy in those high friction environments but still deliver a stronger response downlane to carry those conner pins. This ball is made for those times where the lanes have lots of friction but you have to throw it away from the head pin to create enough angle and carry. If you bowl in leagues or tournaments with lots of friction this is your ball. This is another great release and fits on MOTIV’s ball chart perfectly. Pick up one today!

MOTIV Staffer
Steve Haas

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Motiv Jackal Ghost
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
228
PAP:
4 1/2 - 3/4
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
The Jackal Ghost is here and I’m very excited to talk about this ball’s performance. It delivers more total hook potential than any previous Jackal with no loss of continuation. The Ghost is an asymmetric low RG ball which features the Predator V2 core with the Coercion HFS (High Friction Solid) cover stock. All this allows the Ghost to easily rev up and create massive track flare potential. The Ghost will be your choice to combat higher volume and longer patterns without sacrificing continuation. Obviously, low rev bowlers and speed dominate players will also benefit from throwing the Ghost, this ball is scary good!

Steve Haas
MOTIV Staff
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Motiv Jackal Ghost
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
228
PAP:
4 1/2 - 3/4
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
The Jackal Ghost is here and I’m very excited to talk about this ball’s performance. It delivers more total hook potential than any previous Jackal with no loss of continuation. The Ghost is an asymmetric low RG ball which features the Predator V2 core with the Coercion HFS (High Friction Solid) cover stock. All this allows the Ghost to easily rev up and create massive track flare potential. The Ghost will be your choice to combat higher volume and longer patterns without sacrificing continuation. Obviously, low rev bowlers and speed dominate players will also benefit from throwing the Ghost, this ball is scary good!

Steve Haas
MOTIV Staff
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Motiv Lethal Paranoia
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
228
PAP:
4 1/2 - 3/4
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Motiv’s newest release is here and the Lethal Paranoia will fit perfectly in your lineup. The Lethal Paranoia merges a super clean cover and fast backend response. This deadly combination is created by using the new Hexion hybrid cover on this medium oil ball. Next the Oblivion weight block really compliments the angular backend motion through a higher RG to retain energy and a dual density design that flips hard. This quickly became my go to ball when the fronts start to breakdown but I still need to get the ball to hook back to the pocket. You will love playing steeper angles while not giving anything up with hitting power at the pins. This ball is a must for your tournament or league arsenal.

Motiv Staffer - Steve Haas
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Motiv Octane Carbon
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
228
PAP:
4 1/2 - 3/4
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
The Octane Carbon is a totally new ball despite carrying the Octane name. It brings a new dual density Injector core with the Agitator MXR pearl overstock. This cover is something special being incredibly clean with easy length while producing new shapes for MOTIV on the back part of the lane. Those who are more forward with their ball roll will see the Octane Carbon as clean and smooth while those with a good deal of axis rotation will love the angle they can create. This tells me the Octane Carbon is able to create lots of shapes which means many style will like this ball and those who make small tweaks to their delivery will be able to see those great results. This ball is in the light-medium oil range and on the angular side of the ball chart. This impressive piece of high performance engineering is super responsive and corners hard! You will want this ball in your bag!

MOTIV Staff
Stephen Haas
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Motiv Pride Empire
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
228
PAP:
4 1/2 - 3/4
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
The Pride Empire is a medium oil pearl ball which looks great! It features the Asymmetric Dominion core found on the original Pride but with the brand new Propulsion Pearl cover stock. This ball fits perfectly on the ball chart and since its an asym, you can drill this many different ways to get the shape you want in both leagues and tournaments. This is a go to ball for me especially when the fronts start to go or I can take advantage of the friction on the lane. You will want to pick one up today!
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Motiv Tag Cannon
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
228
PAP:
4 1/2 - 3/4
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
The Tag Cannon really makes a bold statement in the light oil ball line. The Tag Cannon features the Halogen core with the new Agility SFP (Skid-Flip Pearl) reactive coverstock. This combination allows this ball to get easy length on higher friction lane surfaces and a fast response on the back part of the lane. As always, this ball has Motiv’s great continuation and helps maximize your strike potential. For high rev players, you will not be afraid to throw this ball away from the pocket because once it finds the friction on the backend it will make it back. In league, you will be able to get this ball down the lane when there is friction in the fronts or to the outside and still have enough retained energy to unload on the backend as it goes through the pins. This is a great ball at a great price!!!

Motiv Staff
Steve Haas
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Motiv Tank Rampage
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
228
PAP:
4 1/2 - 3/4
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
The Tank Rampage is a strong urethane ball made for the modern game. The Alchemy urethane overstock with the original Gear core gives this ball a higher RG rating and tighter track flare. This allows you to play more angles especially when you face wet/dry patterns, see lots of friction or just want to see that smooth urethane shape. Don’t be afraid to add surface to this ball to get the Tank Rampage to react sooner to get the shape you are looking for in tournaments or league play. This ball will be a must for tournament bowlers, light oil/high friction patterns and high rev players. Get one in your bag today!!!

MOTIV Staffer
Steve Haas

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Motiv Trident Abyss
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
228
PAP:
4 1/2 - 3/4
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Motiv’s newest release is the Trident Abyss. Merging the Turbulent asymmetric core and a modified Coercion cover, this is the strongest ball ever made by MOTIV and it is built for oil.  The Turbulent weight block provides a lower RG with a high differential creating maximum track flare to help you make the turn in the oil.  The Coercion HV3 (High Volume 3rd Generation) reactive cover has been modified to dig even harder in heavy oil.  The Trident Abyss is an obvious fit for speed dominant and low rev bowlers looking for more hook.  Competitive bowlers will love this very strong piece that provides control on heavy oil patterns. 

Steve Haas, Motiv staff
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Motiv Trident Quest
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
228
PAP:
4 1/2 - 3/4
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
The Trident Quest is the culmination of extensive cover stock research which makes this ball very special. The Turbulent asymmetric core is surrounded by the brand new Hexion pearl cover stock. This cover represents the latest in technology from Motiv which creates a fast response skid-flip shape with lots and lots of backend snap. The core allows for your favorite drilling and the surface can be easily scuffed if you want more traction in heavier volumes of oil. This ball is a game changer and one you want it your bag!

Motiv Staffer - Steve Haas

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Motiv United Revolt
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
228
PAP:
4 1/2 - 3/4
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
The United Revolt is the first pearl offered by Motiv in the Revolt line. It truly provides impresses performance on medium to heavy oil yet able to provide both length and read of the oil transition incredibly well. The United is able to create this great performance because of the Vanquish core with the new Helix high friction pearl cover stock. This core/cover combination gives this ball the unique ability to get down the lane enough and retain enough energy to creating awesome motion without giving up any of the Revolt’s continuation characteristics. You do not have to be afraid to throw this ball away from the pocket due to how the United reads the oil transition and motion it creates on the back part of the lane. A must have ball for all tournament bowlers.

MOTIV Staff
Steve Haas
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