Ball NPS Score: 100.00
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Features:

- Color: Black with Green Logos
- Core: Halogen
- Coverstock: Agility MXR Pearl Reactive
- Finish: 5500 Grit LSP
- RG: 2.55 (for 15# ball)
- Diff: .037 (for 15# ball)
- Recommended Lane Conditions:  Light Oil

Layout:
     75 x 5 x 40

When the lanes begin to dry up and you need something to move left with and are unwilling to compromise a strong backend reaction, the Motiv Graffiti Tag is the ball you want in your hands.  The brand new Agility MXR coverstock (finished at 5500 LSP) paired up with the proven Halogen core (2.55 RG, .037 Diff) has created a shape that no Motiv ball has ever before dreamed.  Don't let the fact that this is a 'solid' foll you, the response time once this ball finds friction is tremendous; this ball is making my pearls look lazy.  My Tag is super clean through the fronts, effortlessly gliding several feet further down the lane than my similar Tribal Fire does.  Once it finds the downlane friction it quickly revs up and makes an abrupt left hand turn.  What's great about this ball is that it still retains its continuation power even through such an energy-draining breakpoint snap.  While I have been able to throw it on our fresh house patter this ball is truly at home on the burn.  I have yet to find a terminus to the left where this ball just won't recover or carry the corners.  Those who have lower revs will love how this ball takes off on the friction for them and those with a higher rev rate will appreciate how clean this ball makes it downlane without losing energy.  When the lanes breakdown and deep inside is where you must go, #LeaveYourMark on the scoreboard by throwing a Motiv Graffiti Tag.

Trent Overbey
In the Zone Pro Shop
Motiv Staff
www.motivbowling.com

Review:

The Graffiti Tag is the latest release to come from Motiv Bowling. This light oil monster can and will have all walks of bowlers striking at will once they see the Graffiti Tag do in business on the lane. The Tag brings back the Halogen Core that is found on our Tribal’s and Motiv introduces the new Agility MXR coverstock. This partnership of cover and core provides maximum length on light oil with amazing response of the spot, and arguably the most continuation ever made from a Motiv or any product that has been made. Time to leave your mark with the new Graffiti Tag by Motiv Bowling.

INNER CORE                     Halogen
COVERSTOCK                   Agility MXR Reactive
FINISH                            5500 Grit LSP

Comments:

I have been with Motiv bowling for three years now and been happy and blessed to be a part of such a wonderful company. I have drilled hundreds of bowling balls and seen this company become one if not the top player in the game and the Graffiti Tag I believe in my heart is the one put us over the top as the top dog in the game. This is hands down one of if not the best bowling ball I have ever put in my hand. This light oil monster works best in light oil because on the lighter condition I get maximum length and the continuation is pound for pound the most I have EVER seen come from a bowling ball. Another feature I love from the Graffiti tag that I have seen at least is that if you’re not striking at a higher than normal percentage, then that means you have a minor flaw either in your swing or timing. In other words the Graffiti Tag will let you know when you’re throwing it good or not. From regular house bowlers who bowl three games a week or to tournament bowlers, all of you will love the Graffiti Tag and it will have a spot in your bag for many years to come.

Likes: Maximum length; strong response of the back; strong continuation.

Dislikes: None.

I recommend the Graffiti Tag to all style of bowlers.

Motiv Bowling and Realbowlerstape.com Staffer,
John Robertson
Motivbowling.com

A quick question regarding the cover on the Tag.  At a local pro shop there was what looked to be a flyer from Motiv with some info on the ball and it says it is a pearl reactive.  However a couple here have stated it is a solid?  Can anyone clarify?  Just curious.   Either way, I was able to see someone throw it and I really like the way it rolls.   

The Tag has a solid cover... although many people have said that it has the characteristics of a pearl. (The shape, the way it clears the heads etc).

--Kevin--

This ball is extremely clean through the front of the lane and continuous off the spot.    I used my normal drilling for most symmetrical balls (60 x 5x 40).  It really is an impressive piece in the angular line of Motiv balls.  To me the ball just doesn’t see the front 30-40 feet of the lane and then creates impressive entry angle down lane.  Once your typical house shot starts to break down this ball will allow you to move left and open up your angle.  When I compare it to the Venom Panic, which is drilled the same; the Tag creates more length (about 5-7 feet) and greater entry angle.   When I see my Panic start to burn up a little, it’s time to go this beast.  Really is tremendous value for an entry/mid range ball.  You won't be disappointed with this ball. 

Matt Rayner
Motiv Staff Member

BOWLER INFO:

REV RATE: 350 RPM
BALL SPEED: 19 MPH
AXIS TILT: <10 DEGREES
PAP: 4 3/8 LEFT, 7/8 UP

Likes: The Tag offers a lot of value to the consumer. It has a lot more total hook and back end motion than one might think.

Dislikes: It was a little too clean out of the box and I needed it to read just a bit earlier.

The Tag has quickly grown on me and is arguably my favorite MOTIV ball since I have been on staff (5 years now). I have never had a piece that is so clean and angular before in the line up. I drilled mine 50 x 5 x 30 with no extra hole. I had to touch the box surface slightly with a 4000 grit pad. I have had the most success with the Tag piping it hard and straight up 5 or playing around 3rd/4th arrow swinging it to 5 down lane. It is astounding the variety of angles one can play with just this ball. I attribute this to the simplicity of the Halogen core which is a light bulb shape. Also when you have such a superb cover you get very good ball motion. This will be a great choice for high rev bowlers competing in easier environments where there is usually a lot more friction. Also, those with slower speed will appreciate how easy the ball gets down the lane. There is no early hook associated with this piece. If you bowl in a lot of tournaments, this will be a great addition to your bag on the burn or later on in blocks. You can easily move way in and throw to the hook spot when it has been developed. Another viable option if you are speed dominant is to move right with your faster ball speed and keep it on line throwing to the same breakpoint as those playing very steep angles through the heads. Overall the Tag has become an integral part of my arsenal and I certainly see myself drilling a lot more of these gems!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjI4b7_cvf4

Rev Rate:420
Axis Tilt:20
Axis Rotation: 45
Ball Speed:17
PAP Measurements: 4 1/8

Description:  The Graffiti Tag is the latest artistic piece of art that Motiv has to offer, wrapped in the new Agilityâ„¢ MXR shell and Halogen core the Tag will allow you to play in the burn and bounce off a dry spot deep at the backend of the lane.

Out of box surface: 5500 Grit LSS

Layout: 60/4/30

Ball Reaction

Using the same layout that was in my Apex Ascent I got a totally different ball reaction, the Tag was both longer and sharper than the Apex. I have run into situations when the Apex did not bounce off the ditch down lane when I was playing straighter angles, the Tag fulfills that need. I use the Tag when it is time to retreat right or there is enough friction that I can circle the lane with it.

Comparisons
Apex Ascent: The Tag and the Apex Ascent are both angular pieces, the Tag is the stronger between the two as it possesses a bigger backend reaction and has more overall hook. The Tag is also the sharper of the two; however you will roughly get the same amount of length out of the two.  Depending on what type of friction I see determines which one I use, if I want to control the breakpoint I’m going with the Apex Ascent. If I want to bounce the ball of the friction into the break point, I’m using the Tag.


Venom Panic: The Panic is not as lengthy as the Tag nor is it as angular, overall you would see more hook out of the Panic than you would out of the Tag.  In terms of backend reaction the Tag is the stronger of the two, through my own eyes the Tag just has a stronger continuation through the pins. I believe it’s due to the Tag being so sharp.


Tribal Fire:   The Tribal Fire is earlier up front doing the majority of its damage in the midlane, The Tag does not possess as much hook as the Tribal Fire but it does provider a bigger reaction in the backend. In terms of length and angularity the Tag is the longer and more angular of the two.


Summary: Motiv constantly continues to further carve its name into the industry of bowling with the building of phenomenal weaponry, what I like about the Tag is the various angles the bowler can play with it and the Halogen weight block.  As I mentioned before this is a ball that has no issues of down lane recovery when I’m playing direct, those that bowl in later tournament blocks or start out with early burn in league play will see how well this ball get down lane practically ignoring the friction.  Out of box the tag is best suited for high friction areas; however I did test this ball on both medium and heavy patterns.  On high volumes of oil I played rather direct and lowered my ball speed to allow the ball time to roll over, minimal success as a 5500 cover is not meant for heavy volumes in my opinion. On medium patterns I had a greater success rate, as the Tag thrives off friction once it was located the ball did as I desired.   I feel that the Tag is a ball that will fit all styles of play, my advice to you is to pick one up.  Indulge your inner Graffiti Artist.



Your game will thank you for it. 

K.C.White II
Motiv Staff