Ball NPS Score: 100.00
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- Color: Black/Blue Pearl All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- INNER CORE: Sinister
- COVERSTOCK: Whiplash Hybrid Reactive
- FINISH: 4000 Grit Wet Sand
- RG: 16#-2.55 15#-2.55 14#-2.57
- RG DIFFERENTIAL: 16#-.050 15#- .053 14#-.053
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- RECOMMENDED LANE CONDITIONS: Heavy Oil
- DESCRIPTION: The 2Cruel has a mean backend reaction that inflicts serious damage in heavy oil. The new Sinister asymmetric core has a higher RG to provide length, and differentials that produce strong track flare. This weapon is then armored with a new Whiplash Hybrid Reactive cover to generate a backend reaction that is absolutely devastating. The average league bowler will totally dominate a fresh house shot using the 2Cruel. Tournament bowlers will see how truly special this ball is on heavy oil shots. In the 2nd and 3rd game, when the heads get beat up and oil moves down the lane, the 2Cruel will be very clean and then unleash devastating power on the backend.

High Performance
INNER CORE: Sinisterâ„¢
COVERSTOCK: Whiplashâ„¢ Hybrid Reactive
FINISH: 4000 Grit Sanded
15# SPECS: RG: 2.55, DIFF: .053, MB DIFF: .018
RECOMMENDED LANE CONDITION: Heavy Oil
DESCRIPTION: The 2Cruel has a mean backend reaction that inflicts serious damage in heavy oil.  The new Sinister asymmetric core has a higher RG to provide length, and differentials that produce strong track flare.  This weapon is then armored with a new Whiplash Hybrid Reactive cover to generate a backend reaction that is absolutely devastating. Get MOTIVated!

If you want strength this is the ball for you....No MOTIV joins the ranks of demolition in the heavy oil patterns. Ive been searching for a ball that fits my game in the oil and now I have that MONSTER in the 2 Cruel.

Get MOTIV-ated and GET THIS BALL! You wont be dissapointed!

Just know this ball is for OIL!!!!!!! you can modify the shell to extend the lenght but this is definitely an OIL killer!!!!!!!
Here is my Video on the Motiv 2 Cruel
http://Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRi-0yYFFHU

Brian Hirsch
Motiv Staff Member
Motivbowling.com

BALL SPECS:

Pin Length: 3.5

Starting Top Weight: 2.75 oz.

Ball Weight: 16 lb


DRILL PATTERN:

Pin to PAP: 4

MB/PSA to PAP: 4 1/4

X Hole (if there is one): none

55 x 4 x 30


BOWLER STYLE:

Rev Rate: 400 RPM

Ball Speed: 19 MPH

PAP/Track: 4 1/4 left, 3/4 up


SURFACE PREP:

Grit: 4000 (box) and light 2000

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Abralon


LANE CONDITION:

Length: 40, 37, 45, 41

Volume: variety

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS, Viper, Highway to Hell, Montreal


BALL REACTION:

Length: 8/10

Back End: 9/10

Overall Hook: 8/10

Midlane Read: 7/10

Breakpoint Shape: 9/10


COMMENTS:

Likes: significantly cleaner through the fronts than a Raptor (2.46 RG) and is an excellent complement. The 2 Cruel has much less midlane read which helps it retain energy for a stronger finish down lane. I would the say the majority of this ball's reaction is in the last 1/3 of the lane. It is excellent for longer oil patterns and/or broken down patterns where the bowler has to move deep inside and trust that his/her equipment will make that strong move down lane. If you own a Primal Impulse, then this be a similar shape, just stronger overal IMO.

Dislikes: Can be hard to read on spotty conditions. Also if you really get a handful and/or slow your speed down this piece will check and go sideways. It is certainly a unique reaction to the MOTIV line up and fills a gap. I do feel though that with any piece of equipment that makes this kind of shape down lane it will be a little more condition specific.

Get MOTIVated!

Darren Andretta
MOTIV regional staff
Vise Inserts staff
www.motivbowling.com

BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 4

Starting Top Weight: 2.7

Ball Weight:15.2 before drill


DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP: 4

CG to PAP:   layout 50x 4 x45

X Hole (if there is one): not at this time


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: 180-220

Ball Speed: 18 off the hand  speed dominate
 
PAP/Track: 41/2 x 1 1/2 up  Stroker style


SURFACE PREP

Grit: 4000

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): wet sanded


LANE CONDITION

Length:  40 ft

Volume:med

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS


BALL REACTION

Length: long 

Back End: strong

Overall Hook: enough

Midlane Read:good

Breakpoint Shape: sharp


COMMENTS

Likes: For me, (NOT A MOTIV STAFF MEMBER) This ball lived up to the hype. First game 233/ 300/215/216
 This is a 3 man 4 game summer league.I have rolled almost all of the Motiv balls for the last 12 months and this ball is special.

As a  speed dominate stroker this is the first ball from any manufacture at 4000 grit that I have not had to change the cover.

If you are looking for a new ball don't overlook this one ! 

 

Dislikes: none


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QONNv0v4J1Q&list=UU_UfaMLNb-OqK-X52iv5GJA&index=1&feature=plcp

Here is my video for this amazing addition to the MOTIV lineup.  This ball has so much continuation and projects through the fronts unlike anything else.  If you are looking for a heavy oil ball, with unmatched backend drive then this is the ball for you. 
--Josh Stephens, MOTIV staff, Turbo staff---www.motivbowling.com

Ball Specs:
Motiv 2 Cruel
Hybrid Reactive
4000 Wet Sand
Asymmetrical Core
Layout 55x4x40 No Extra Hole Required

Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 5 Over 3/4 Up
Rev Rate 275. Tilt 20. Rotation 50.
Speed off hand 18

Review:
Motiv has something special here! This ball reads the midlane great, and has a fantastic move to the pocket at the break point with awesome hit. The 2 Cruel hooks more than my Raptor P7, even though the P7 is drilled stronger and has a lower grit finish. The 2 Cruel playes well on inside, outside lines and carrydown.
I tested this ball on a Fresh House shot that was on the wet side. The ball was very strong and I had plenty of area. For a lower rev player I was impressed with what the ball did for me. Even when I moved deeper I still slapped the 10 out. We did the video with the box 4000 finish but the next day sanded the ball to 2000 and got a lot more hook. I did notice some shiney "flakes" in the coverstock (for more RA?) and a almost minty, or cleaner like smell to the ball which is unlike any Motiv ball I have drilled before. I do think however, most people will stay with the box finish.

Summary:
Strong ball with great backend and hit.
Excellent carry from different angles.
Good POP on back even cutting through carrydown.
This ball is truely something different and special from Motiv.
I will get at least one more for my arsenal.
Anyone who wants to destroy an oily house shot or flatter pattern should try this ball!
If this is your first Motiv, it will not be your last!

Check out our video here:

Glenn

sportshot64@comcast.net

www.motivbowling.com

PBA Member
Motiv Staff Member
Turbo Staff Member

2Cruel

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 3/4
Starting Top Weight: 3.2
Ball Weight: 15.2

DRILL PATTERN
Layout: 65x4.5x40

BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 320
Ball Speed: 17mph
PAP/Track: 4 7/8 & 1 1/4 up
Rotation: 40 - 60
Tilt: 10

SURFACE PREP
Grit: 4000
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Sanded

LANE CONDITION
Length: 41'
Volume: Medium-Heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS & Sport Pattern

BALL REACTION (1 to 10 Scale) 10 highest/most
Length: 7
Back End: 8
Overall Hook: 8
Midlane Read: 8
Breakpoint Shape: 8

**Note my ball reaction numbers are based strictly on heavy oil conditions**

COMMENTS

Likes: The last piece I needed to fill the void in my arsenal with MOTIV has been delivered. The 2Cruel definitely gives you a stronger more aggressive backend reaction than anything else currently in MOTIV’s lineup for heavy oil. I know I’m redundant in saying this but it’s the truth in my honest opinion:  MOTIV has the best ball motion from their high end ball to entry level ball than any other company I have ever thrown equipment for.  Easily the most versatile equipment that gives you a true read on any condition.

Dislikes: None


Mike Yost
MOTIV Staff
www.MOTIVbowling.com

Bowler Stats-Ball Speed 15.5 MPH Rev Rate-App 280 Axis of Rotation-30 to 60 degrees Axis Tilt 9 degrees Right Handed PAP-5 over, 1/4" up

The Motiv 2Cruel is designed for heavy oil patterns according to Motv. The ball is as advertised and more for me. It pushes through the heads on fresh shots, revs up in the mid lanes and make a strong, nearly snappy move when it encounters the end of the pattern.  In addition, the core/cover combo allows me to move deeper and coontinue to use the 2Cruel much later in a shift then I have been able to with my previous heavy oil balls.  Because of it's ability to wait to rev in the midlanes, I am able to use the ball playing inside as well as up the boards.  Compared to the original Cruel, the Whiplash Hybrid Cover gets down the lane farther before making it's move.  This accounts for the versatility of the ball in my mind.   I am able up the boards, or swing it out to the dry until their is no longer enough head oil to get it down the lane.  For me this, along with the Simga series, are the most versatile of the Motiv line.  I believe I could use this ball on Medium lanes and with the correct drilling I may even be able oil much drier conitions.  I think it will be a great match up for me early in long format tournaments, league nights and on longer patterns. The 2Cruel lets me know when to put it away as it will start leaving weak 10's and 7's on hits that look good.

If you use this ball as designed, that is on heavy or long oil patterns, it will be a very effective ball. To throw it on a burnt conditions will require a healthy polish and a longer drill pattern at the minimum.   With the 2Cruel Motiv has a piece of equipment to give that Asymmetrical move at the breakpoint and the explosive hit of the pins as the original Cruel did. 

I'm very colorblind but the Neomark Graphic makes the ball very pleasing to the eye and give it good shelf appeal, though I have

heard a number of comments about the pink in the ball :-).

Dug Barker
Motiv Staffer
BTM Youth Writer
Ken Bowl Lanes Youth Director
Positive Coaching Alliance Double Goal Coach
BWAA Member
SWBA Member
USBC Silver
2003 GLBA Youth Coach of the Year