LANE CONDITION

Length: Dead man's curve (43') and THS (39')


Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Sport pattern and THS


COMMENTS


Hi guys! Here is my third review so far and this time I was lucky enough to get my hands on the new Trident, the new asymmetrical ball for heavy oil made by Motiv.

Usually Asymmetrical balls are kind of a hit or miss for me. Some of them roll great for me (Hyper Cell Skid, Cruel Intent, Nirvana) and some others hasn't been what I was expecting from them, sometimes they start too early for me and they hit the pins with almost no energy.

I was kind of worried when I read that it was the strongest ball ever produced by Motiv, thinking that it was gonna be too strong to be usable on a wider variety of patterns and that it was gonna be more of a condition specific ball for me. (flatter patterns, heavy oil, etc) Well, I was wrong.

I've been using the Trident for almost two weeks now and I am still impressed of how this ball retains so much energy even with my low tilt and using it on a THS. I have used it in leagues and so far I had a 297 (Yes, I choked lol) and a 279 (another 7 pin ruins it for me) and I also have been able to use it the whole night just moving a couple of boards. I am a lefty, so that might help too, but I have had other balls that after one game and a half I need to ball down, until now, not with the Trident.

Since I am a low rev bowler, my confort zone usually is playing between 10-12 and my breakpoint usually is 7-8, with the Trident I am able to play that part of the lane reserved for the big shots who can play inside 15. This is the first time that I can play that part of the lane and have the ball come back to the pocket without leaving corner pins! A lot of bowlers can do that with a lot of balls, but for me this was a first and I was so happy to finally being able to play that far right!

The ball is a little bit more clean than the Forza GT and a little bit earlier than the original Jackal, having more hook potential than both. I would describe it as if the Vengeance and the Carnage had a kid. The Vengeance is one of my favorite balls because it has this motion that is not early, not late, has a great backend motion without being too angular or uncontrollable and the Carnage was smooth and had a big hook potential, you get those two together, and you have a Trident.

The ball hooks A LOT but not too early making it hit like a wet noodle and it has a great backend motion but it is not angular or unpredictable.

I also used it on the Dead man's curve (43') and honestly I felt like I was playing on a modified house shot. I was able to play 10 to 8 and the ball was just coming back strong to the pocket. I was even able to swing the ball some and the ball rolled great. I used the GT too and while I had a good look with it, I had to be more accurate and play tighter to hit the pocket.

Likes: So far I am really impressed on how this ball rolls, it is really, really strong, but thankfully it seems to be a versatile ball too. Good option for low rev bowlers.

Dislikes: none at the moment.


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Layout:
   90 x 4 x 35

Are you looking for the ultimate weapon for heavier oil conditions? Arm yourself with the Motiv Trident. Combining two brand new technologies, the Coercion HVH reactive coverstock (finished at 3000LSS) and the asymmetric Turbulent core (2.49RG, .054Diff), this ball bolsters an arsenal by providing strong midlane roll without sacrificing backend hitting power. The Trident is slated to be the top-middle piece on the Motiv ball guide and it fits that bill to a T, hooking sooner than my original Jackal but proving more downlane motion than the Carnage. Leaving mine at box finish I found that I could play multiple angles showing off the ball’s versatility. When I was outside 10 going straight up the midlane roll would take over and smooth out my reaction; there was no jump from the dry, only a smooth roll to the pocket. When I moved further in and swung it I could easily get it through the heads and see it read the breakpoint stronger, giving me the recovery needed to climb back and drive through the pins. This ball is best fitted for heavier, fresher conditions as a starter piece that you can then easily transition down to a cleaner, quicker cover.

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

Trident
So you’re looking for that heavy oil ball something that reads the lane early and can make the turn down lane. If you are  like me this is the wish of all bowlers but always seems to be that one thing we can’t achieve. The Motiv Trident is that piece. For me the ability to have a ball in my bag that will provide the ability to read the lane early and not stop on the back end is usually unreachable. Most everything in my bag will read the lane when I add surface but always tends to not hit with much force leaving flat 10’s most shots. The Trident provides me with the ability to play a more comfortable line to the pocket even on the longest of patterns. The Turbulent asymmetric core enables the ball to retain more energy and produce powerful continuation.  Coercion HVH (High Volume Hybrid) cover stock is also new technology.  It gives the Trident superb mid-lane read and an incredibly strong transition down lane.
At a recent event on the 52ft Badger pattern the Trident was still quite strong but the continuation was certainly the key. The ability to provide some angle to the pocket is key in getting the ten pin out. For those of you whose A game is deep inside the Trident will allow you to get deep inside and still recover to carry the corners. This ball is a must have and fits well in the Heavy oil spot in your arsenal. The performance of this ball speaks for itself! Get a Trident you will thank yourself for it!
Rick Zakrajsek
Motiv Staff Ohio

Rev Rate: 500
Axis Tilt: 25
Axis Rotation: 45
Ball Speed:17
PAP Measurements: 4 1/8
 
 
Description:  Motiv has taken Poseidon’s favorite weapon and has turned it into the ULTIMATE WEAPON for mankind.  The Trident is the new ultimate weapon for heavy oil and features Motiv’s latest technology to provide massive hook potential.  Featuring the new Turbulent asymmetric core the Trident explores a spec set no previous Motiv release has targeted before. 
 
Out of box surface: 3000 Grit LSS
Inner Core: Turbulent
Cover: Coercion HVH

Ball Reaction: Honesty is the best policy and the Trident has provided me with the most hook I’ve ever seen out of Muskegon Michigan, it is safe to consider this ball as an upgrade to both the Jackal and Jackal Carnage. Needless to say there is a lot of hook built into the Trident but not all of its muscle is shown off up front as it provides a reasonable shape and continuation throughout the entire lane.  In most cases weaponry with a lot of hook indeed give you a lot of that up front and early, but also become slower down lane.  I am yet to see the Trident slow down. The Trident is nothing short of raw power.


Comparisons
 
 
Jackal: The original is cleaner than the Trident however in terms of overall hook pins down the Trident is the bigger ball; the cover on the Trident is also bigger compared to the Turmoil HFP Reactive coverstock on the Jackal.  Overall the Trident provided me with a more continuous ball motion from start to finish compared to the original Jackal.

Jackal Carnage: The Carnage in my eyes was a giant snow tire ideal for heavy patterns; it was early up front and provided me with a slow ball motion due to the Coercion XFS Reactive coverstock.  The Coercion HVH on the Trident provides me with a faster response time and a bigger shape overall, the muscle of the Trident is not only shown up front but more so throughout the entire lane. The Trident is 3-4 boards stronger than the Jackal Carnage.

Revolt Havoc: The Havoc is earlier upfront than the Trident however in terms of hook and down lane shape the Trident is the bigger ball. The Havoc starts early and rolls continuous throughout the entire lane, however  what the Havoc wasn’t favorable for me when I wanted open to the lanes as it did not provide a big enough shape down lane.  In terms of the Trident I don’t have an issue with shape down lane.

 
Summary

A bowling ball that does as advertised is a bowling ball that will be loved by the masses, and the Trident is just that.  Not to be overshadowed by the huge hook factor is the overall control, because hook not accompanied by a controlled raw power breeds misery.  I was rather impressed with the reaction it gave me on longer patterns and flatter patterns, I was easily able to open my angles and use the shape it provided me with to my advantage. I have never thrown a Muskegon ball that has given me this much hook upfront and shape down lane; it’s visually pleasing to watch. 

The Trident will appeal to those that are speed dominate in the same way the Jackal Carnage appealed to the slower/moderate speeds as the cover responds rather early and quick, a definite plus to the bowler.  The Trident is worth your time if you are looking for a serious amount of hook and I promise it will be nothing short of raw power, when Poseidon bowls league at crashing waves lane this is the first ball out of his bag.  May it be the first out of your bag as well.


Your game will thank you for it.

K.C. White II

Motiv Staff
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Motiv Trident

Motiv Bowling has introduced the New Motiv Trident. I drilled the Trident just like i drill all my
asymmetrical balls (55 x 4 1/2 x 65). For this release i went with a pin down layout. I have used this layout on a lot of previous balls like the Motiv Jackal and Motiv Jackal Carnage. I love this layout because it gives me a early roll but since its asymmetrical it doesn't sacrificing down-lane hook for my style. The Motiv Trident has all New Coercion HVH (High Volume Hybrid) coverstock, which raps around the all New Turbulent Core. The box finish is a 3000 grit LSS (Laser Scan Sanded). The Trident has RG of 2.49 with .054 differential. The Trident is one of my favorite balls to date. I have used the Trident on various amounts of different patterns, and is one of my most versatile balls. This ball is great for medium to heavy oil and is a good replacement if you had any of the Jackals. I find this Trident to be much more continuous than the Jackal Carnage and a little more controllable than the original Jackal. This balls is best fitted for heaver, fresher conditions as a starter piece that you can easily tradition down to a cleaner, quicker cover.

Jonathan Sellers
Motiv Staffer