MOTIV QZ2 REVIEW
My information:
Ball Speed-15mph average,Rev Rate-265 Average,Axis Rotation-45degrees,
Axis Tilt-15 degrees.
Lane Surfaces Tested On-2yr. old Pro Anvilane Second generation.
10 year old Anvilanes,16 year old Anvilanes,30 year old wood,30+year
old wood,with 8 year old guardian heads.
Specs of Ball Used-15 lb.,3â€pin,3oz. top,Drilling-60x40 @4â€,P3 Hole,1 1/64
bit 21/2â€deep,
Fingers drilled 1’†deeper with 7/8†bit.
Coverstock-The same as the QZ1’s is the MOTIVator-Z reactive.The OOB
has been adjusted to 40000 wet/sand and highly polished with MOTIV Power
Gel.
Core-The Quadfire core is the same found in the QZ1’s.The Rg rating is
2.55,and the diff.is .043 in the 15-lb balls.
Color-The color is the all new black/blue with silver Neo-Mark logos and
graphics.
Intended Condition-Light to medium oil.
Opening Thoughts:
When I sat down to write this review for the QZ2,it became quite evident
that it would not be easy.
What words and phrases,terms,could it come up with to describe the QZ2.
I was at a lose for words,Since MOTIV released their first ball,they have
produced one quality ball after another.So finding more to say about these
great ball became harder.
Then a few things hit me.And it became much clearer.
*Will the QZ2 be any different from the QZ1’s Red and Purple? Yes,
the QZ2 is different.
It offers greater length and a sharper angular backend at the breakpoint.
*Does the change in coverstock prep,now at 4000 wet/sand and highly polished
make a difference.
Yes.The coverstock adjustment gave me about 2’ more length and a larger
angular look at the breakpoint. It cleared the heads with ease.
*Why will the coverstock prep at 4000 wet/sand and highly poliished
matter to the average bowler.
Yes.I have found out by talking to average bowlers through the years,that
most bowlers like to keep the surface of their ball at the OOB surface
that the manufacturer started with.
They will just use another ball with a different surface and core,
and drilling than mess with what is working for them.
When these bowlers sand their ball,they find that they have a hard time
getting it back to the same surface it started at.
Bowlers find it easier to keep the ball at the OOB surface.
They will then clean and polish as needed.It’s easier to keep it simple.
So yes,the QZ2 offers a different look on the lanes.
Also another choice to choose from.
*Does color change matter? I have had more comments on the color
than I can recall.
Color does matter.One of the most popular colors is blue.So
blue/black with silver logos and graphics is a great selling
point.
Review Comments
The MOTIVator-Z pearl blue/black coverstock comes wet/sanded at
4000 and highly polished.
It was designed for length and a fast move when it hits friction
at the breakpoint.
The Quadfire Symmetric core helps supply length and decent revs,
for medium/dry conditions.I got 3â€-4†of flare.The ball did just
what it was designed to do.It gave me more length and a sharper
move downlane.It got through the drying heads and light push,
all the while maintaining a sharp angular turn at the breakpoint.
The QZ2 was best on lighter oil to medium volumes.Higher volumes
of oil might require you to scuff it up some to improve traction
in oil.
Higher rev players may find they will get a great look with
with more surface on fresh oil and clean backends.
The QZ2 gave me a late and sharp turn on medium oil patterns with
fresh backends.The QZ2's hard move off friction allows you
to swing the ball away from the pocket and still have it recover.
The length the QZ2 gets through the heads easy,and still keeps
its axis rotation which helps to conserve energy when coming
in contact with the pocket.
Overall a great ball for most styles.Just find a condition that
light to medium,and you will not be disappointed.
MOTIV GIRL
Angela Wilt:MOTIV Staff Member
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MOTIV GIRL
