Motiv Primal Rage Ball Specs:
- Color: Lava Red Pearl All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Coverstock: Fusion Pearl Reactive
- Core: Impulse V2
- Factory Finish: 1500 Grit / Power Gel Polish
- Reaction: Late Hook
- Radius of Gyration (RG): 2.55**
- Differential (Diff): 0.050**
- ** RG and Diff are based off of 15 lb. balls
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal

Description: Introducing the new Fusion Pearl Reactive coverstock allowing the Motiv Primal Rage to have a wicked angular backend motion. Performing best in medium-heavy lane conditions this ball will pick up some length with the pearl coverstock technology. This is going to be a great ball when the lanes start to transition on you and you still want to play on steeper angles. Grab yours today!

Motiv Primal Rage review:

Just when you think that Motiv has topped out with performance, they create the #redball. This ball really picks up where the Scream left off... with the Rage being able to get through the fronts as easy and then WHOA!!!! off the spot. This is easily the most angular ball I have ever thrown from any company. Since the Scream and the Rage share a core, what makes this ball crazy good is the new coverstock. The new coverstock really is conducive to multiple playing styles yet providing the fierce “flippage” that we all desire while going through the pins as if they are made of waffle cones.

I have a similar “pin up” layout on my Primal Scream and my Rage is easily 5-7 boards stronger... ALL down-lane! This is the ultimate “buy time” ball for me when the pattern is transitioning and I have to get deep. I can move left and not worry for a second that the ball will die or burn up before 50 ft. It really allows me be confident in my swing and that will make anyone feel better about their game.


-- William Leto
Amateur Staff Member
Motiv Bowling

My Motiv Primal Rage: Pin 1 inch above ring finger / CG 2 inches below ring finger

The Primal Rage has been a great addition to my bag. I thought I would drill it up and hardly be able to use it because it would just be too angular for me. I really like to see a smooth reaction off the spot, but after using this ball on the 2013 USBC pattern and house league shots. I have come to realize this is not a niche ball.

The Primal Rage is very clean in the fronts and more versatile than I was expecting, I have been able to open the lane and still get it back.

The cover is 1500 grit with Motiv Power Gel for shine. If you bowl in an older center or a center with high friction I would suggest taking the cover up to 2000 and use Power Gel to get through the mids.

Conditions I have used the Primal Rage on: 2013 USBC National’s, Yellow Brick Rd, Bourbon Street and various house/modified house shots.

Where it fits in my bag: It's the most angular ball in my bag when. It fits under my Raptor Talon when that is hooking too much.

When I use it: Typically I start with my “BIG” ball (Raptor Talon) and when it is hooking too much and I need a ball that will get down lane and control the back ends I use the Primal Rage. That is middle or so of game 2 on a THS. On a sport pattern I will take it one around game 3-4
 
Bowler Specifications:
Right Handed - Power Stroker
Ball Speed – 15 mph
Rev Rate 320
Positive Axis Point (PAP) 5 right ½ up

Brian Hirsch
Motiv Staff Member - Motivbowling.com
Turbo staff Member - Turbogrips.com
IBMA Member & Director – Bowlingmedia.org
High 5 Staff Member - High5gear.com

The Impulse V2 core is back MOTIVnation! Wrapped around a new cover stock called Fusion Pearl, we introduce the Primal Rage! The Primal rage will be known as #redball. Out of the box at 1500 and MOTIV Power Gel Polish it provides the strongest overall and versatile motion from the MOTIV brand of bowling balls.

I have drilled two Primal Rages so far. The first one was laid out 40 x 4.5 x 60 with a large weight hole 2” down my VAL. This ball is my favorite AND go-to ball. With additional surface it reads the lane earlier and it smooth, while out of the box or shinier it will provide more length and much more entry angle. This ball is great for league and tournaments! The second Primal Rage I drilled weaker with the pin above my middle finger, 60 x 6 x 40. This ball gives me easy length through the front part of the lane and a strong backend reaction. This ball is great on the fresh when the backends are crisp and a gem when the lanes begin to breakdown and we must move to the left.

In comparison to the other bowling balls in the MOTIV line, this ball is going to get quite a bit of hype. #redball is making a statement on the PBA Summer Swing making the show on the 32’ and 52’ feet patterns, one winning the entire TV show!

Here is a link to my Primal Rage in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFS_2yvZcNA

BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 3

Starting Top Weight: 2.25

Ball Weight: 16


DRILL PATTERN

Layout: 55x4.75x40


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: 425

Ball Speed: 16-17 mph

PAP/Track: 5 1/4 over and 1/4 up


SURFACE PREP


Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):Box


LANE CONDITION

Length: 41ft

Volume: Medium - High

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


BALL REACTION
On a scale of 1-10 ( 1=low , 10=high)

Length: 7

Back End:7

Overall Hook: 8

Midlane Read:7

Breakpoint Shape: Strong arc downlane


COMMENTS

Likes: This ball is a favorite of mine on heavier patterns.  It allows you to play in the oil but still read the lane early enough to get the arcing reaction downlane.  It hits so hard and just devastates the pins upon entry into the pocket. As you move in, the ball just gets smoother and smoother when reading the lane.  A must have in your bag.

Dislikes: None whatsoever


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