MCP - So this must be another micro cell polymer ball
very excited for this one.

Its too bad Wesley Low's look on the telecast with this ball was awful.  Didnt do the ball any justice.

Everything I’ve seen says “MCP” for the cover. MCP is short for MicroCell Polymer- which is the same base cover as the Covert, Tank, and Desert and is not urethane.

As a staffer we haven't been told anything on them yet, and the pros that got them at the majors got them in boxes that were plain and just said blue tank, no specs on the boxes.

I'd caution believing what you've heard, and wouldn't expect much public info until the Mythic is released.

Agreed on nothing official. I hope it’s MCP. So does several of my customers.

I'll likely get one at some point either way. I've owned most of the Tanks. I think my favorite urethane one was the Rebel. Favorite MCP, the Desert. We did discuss it in league last night and it does sound like it's MCP, but I guess we wait and see the official specs.

Motiv says this about the Tank covers, they call it a special urethane. Is it a hybrid urethane mix? Like my Shadow Ops being a 80% urethane and 20% resin?

The Tank™ series changed forever with the introduction of Microcell Polymer technology. While Microcell Polymer (MCP) is now recognized as the solution for the ball motion gap between reactive resin and urethane, MCP does not replace urethane completely. With that in mind, MOTIV® has been in pursuit of a truly special urethane cover stock that provides adequate traction on modern lane surfaces conditioned with the high volume, high viscosity oil patterns competitive bowlers see so regularly.

It's that last line that makes it sound like it isn't MCP. Honestly, if its something similar to Shadow Ops, I will be all over it. Regret selling that ball. Based on pics though, it doesn't look like it. Still could be some kind of blend though, like the UC3, Pitch Purple, Badger Infused, etc.

Quote from: JazlarVonSteich on February 04, 2022, 08:54:36 AM

Quote from: kiefenstien on February 03, 2022, 12:17:38 PM

Motiv says this about the Tank covers, they call it a special urethane. Is it a hybrid urethane mix? Like my Shadow Ops being a 80% urethane and 20% resin?

The Tank™ series changed forever with the introduction of Microcell Polymer technology. While Microcell Polymer (MCP) is now recognized as the solution for the ball motion gap between reactive resin and urethane, MCP does not replace urethane completely. With that in mind, MOTIV® has been in pursuit of a truly special urethane cover stock that provides adequate traction on modern lane surfaces conditioned with the high volume, high viscosity oil patterns competitive bowlers see so regularly.

It's that last line that makes it sound like it isn't MCP. Honestly, if its something similar to Shadow Ops, I will be all over it. Regret selling that ball. Based on pics though, it doesn't look like it. Still could be some kind of blend though, like the UC3, Pitch Purple, Badger Infused, etc.

That description is from the Purple Tank, not the upcoming Blue Tank.

Sorry. That was bowersmart.com description

Here is what bowwwl.com has
Motiv Blue Tank
Motiv Bowling
Release Date Mar 2022
Motiv has not released any information about this ball, but it has been approved by the PBA and seen in action at the Players Championship.

Factory Finish 2000 LSS
Blue Pearl Urethane Coverstock
Type Urethane Pearl
Flux Core
Motiv Flux Core
The Flux weight block has a higher RG to delay ball reaction and create the length needed on light oil patterns.  It also has a very low differential to minimize track flare and provide ball motion control at the backend of the lane.

Core Type Symmetric
16 pounds
RG 2.570
Diff 0.013
15 pounds
RG 2.570
Diff 0.015
14 pounds
RG 2.570
Diff 0.018

Specs:
Ball Cover: Blue Pearl
Cover: Frixion M3 Pearl MCP
Core: Halogen V2
Finish: 1000 LSS
RG: 2.59
Diff: .023