Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
- COLOR: Black/Purple
- INNER CORE: Predator
- COVERSTOCK: Formula-7 Reactive
- FINISH: 4000 Wet Sand
- FLARE: 7"+
- RG: 16#-2.46 15#-2.46 14#-2.48 13#-2.52 12#-2.59
- RG DIFFERENTIAL: 16#-.060 15#- .060 14#-.060 13#-.051 12#.037
- RECOMMENDED LANE CONDITION: Heavy Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- DESCRIPTION: The Raptor P7 certainly soars beyond expectation. It is an amazing high performance ball featuring the new Predator asymmetric core and new Formula-7 Reactive coverstock. The reaction produced is astounding. It is long, very strong, and has incredible continuation. Get MOTIVated!
Post by: dna300x on July 05, 2011, 07:04:36 PM
Post by: joshs on July 07, 2011, 09:56:22 PM
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Post by: Kegeler51 on July 12, 2011, 08:34:55 AM
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Post by: xman879 on July 20, 2011, 02:58:41 PM
The MOTIV Raptor P7 is a BEAST!!!!!!!
This new ball has the new predator core and formula 7 coverstock. This ball is Heavy-Duty on the heavier oil patterns. The smooth coverstock allows the ball to float through the heads and store its energy until it smacks the pins with the angular movement on the backend. I am a medium rev rate player and I drilled my Raptor on the negative side (5½”) away from my PAP because it is just that much ball. This is my favorite lay-out and I already have heads turning on the lanes wondering what I am throwing. The first time I bowled with the ball (OOB surface) in a Hoinke Classic qualifier, I bowled a 4 game total of 1017(258,246,268,245) to win it all. See you in Cincinnati, OH this season……
If you’re looking for that one ball this season that can finally cut through the grease without burning up all its energy in the front/mid part of the lanes…Look no further and give this MOTIV Raptor a try.
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Post by: Mappa on July 24, 2011, 02:22:30 AM
I punched up my Raptor using one of the conservative layouts (Pin 5” to PAP, Pin 5 1/2” to MB). I’m sure those adventurous types can get even more hook by using a stronger layout. The differential on this monster’s asymmetrical core is maxed out! (0.60)
The Raptor is an even arcing, heavy rolling ball that drives though the deck like no other. I’m looking forward to pulling this piece out the next time I venture on the Scorpion or Shark. I am sure the controllable power this ball demonstrates will be ideal on long, heavy sport patterns.
Here is a video showing my ball reaction… enjoy J
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyXpY03KbCI
--Kevin Gallagher - PBA Member - MOTIV Staff Member
Post by: bowlers design pro shop on July 25, 2011, 12:27:28 PM
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Post by: bowlers design pro shop on July 25, 2011, 12:27:49 PM
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Post by: Motiv Girl on August 01, 2011, 11:49:51 AM
My Information:Right handed
Ball speed-15 mph average,Rev rate-280 average
Axis rotation-45 degrees,Axis tilt-15 degrees
Ball specs:
Weight-15lbs 2oz.,pin-4 3/4",Top weight-3.0 oz.
Surface prep of ball-4000 wet sand with 2 steps of MOTIV
Power Gel Polish
Drill pattern used-55x45@4 1/2",P2 hole,1 1/2" deep,with 1' bi
Type of lane surface Pro Anvilane 3 years old
Raptor P7 Information-
Core-Predator,Asymmetric
Coverstock-Formula 7 Reactive/solid
Ball Surface-4000 wet sand
Color-Purple/Black with with green and white logos
15 lb.ball -RG-2.46,Diff-.060,Int.Diff-.015,
Manufacturer Intent-Heavy oil
This new MOTIV release is intended for heavy oil,and it doesn't disappoint.
The new core and coverstock combo gives MOTIV a new look on
the lanes not yet seen in a MOTIV ball.
The Raptor P7 will help bowlers who may be a little rev challenged.The
strong and quick reaction to the dry at the end of the pattern is perfect
for this type of style.Crankers will also love the look of this ball on heavy oil
when they need to be left of the tweeners and strokers.
The Raptor P7 clears the heads easier than you would think from a ball
this strong.It stores the energy for midlane and the backend.This is where
the ball starts to shine.The amount of friction in the mids doesn't take
anything away from the backend reaction.The strength at the breakpoint
is very heavy and continuous almost skid flip.A ball with this much
backend is rare.The recovery on the backends is the Raptors greatest
strength.Even as the oil carried down to the back of the pattern,the Raptor
just keep motoring toward the pocket.There was never any quit.
Going around the pattern is a lot easier when you are confident
that the ball you are using is going to make it around the corner,and not
quit on you.The ball continuation through the pocket is outstanding,and the
pin carry is fantastic.
Very few balls,if any,will cover this amount of area and not quit on you.The
Raptor P7 makes heavy oil patterns look easy.
If you have not owned a MOTIV ball before,this is the one to own.
Side note:Over the last seven weeks on my Tuesday doubles league,I
have shot 680/697/740/837 with a 290 & 300 the last two games with
the last 23 in a row. And a 707/735/714.
MOTIV GIRL
Post by: dugbark on August 01, 2011, 08:47:11 PM
The Motive Raptor P7 is designed for heavy or long oil patterns. The ball performs as advertised. It pushes through the heads with ease as on fresh shots with high volume of oil in the heads, revs up in the midlanes and make a very strong move to the pocket. The change in direction is not as sharp as the Cruel LE but because it starts up earlier, the Raptor covers a couple of additional boards compared to the LE. I have successfully used the Raptor playing up the boards on the far outside, as well as playing inside and swinging the ball to the dry. I also used it on a 44 foot sport shot and was able to open the lane up more then those I was bowling with. Once the volume of oil in the heads starts to lessen, the ball will start to read too early. The Raptors Assymetrical Core provides a unique look on the lane that should easily allow a bowler to know when it's time to put this one up and ball down. Being colorblind any markings on the ball that make it easy to pick up the transition from slide to roll helps me, and this one helps me a lot. As long as there is sufficient oil in the heads and the mids, the Raptor is an excellent choice.
If you use this ball as designed on longer or heavier oil patterns, it is a very effective ball.
The Raptor gives Motiv a piece of equipment for Motiv believers who needed a ball to cover a lot of boards without the skid snap reaction. I'm very colorblind but I've heard from multiple bowlers that the ball is very pleasing to the eye and will give it good shelf appeal.
BTM Youth Writer
Post by: mick31 on August 05, 2011, 03:16:29 PM
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Post by: mick31 on August 05, 2011, 03:16:44 PM
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Post by: hfkwill on August 08, 2011, 10:30:44 AM
I drilled my Raptor 40 x 4.5” x 60, drilling out the pin in the ring finger and with a weight hole down at P3 on the gradient line. The ball provides an earlier roll reading the mid-lane, and a strong arc to the pocket. For me, it is quite strong, and predictable making it an ideal ball for tournaments. It is hard for me to “over throw” this ball due to its aggressiveness. Taking the surface up to 2000 and adding some polish gives me a great look when there is a little more friction.
Compared to other bowling balls in the MOTIV line, it is 4/2 stronger than my Cruel C51; however, it allows me to create more angle to the pocket than the Cruel if needed. Where the Sigma Tour and the QZ2’s are ideal as the lanes break down and allow me to open up the lane more, the Raptor is ideal for the fresh, and more volumes of oil.
Video of my Raptor P7 in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNdMVDetj40
Post by: DavidSchroeder on August 09, 2011, 01:24:38 PM
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Post by: Tripperof 4s on August 10, 2011, 07:24:57 AM
If I could get one lucky hit...
Post by: Brian Hatcher on August 12, 2011, 03:37:47 PM
The hype on this ball has been incredible, so I couldn't wait to get my hands on one and see for myself what the fuss was about. So far, every new ball I've drilled by MOTIV has impressed me more than the ball prior. The Raptor is definitely no exception.
I did a 4 1/2" tall pin with the mass bias fairly strong and no hole. For those of you who like the dual-angle method, it's about a 50/4 1/2"/45. I tested it on a 41' high volume version of this years USBC pattern. They started SLICK! I warmed up using most of my core group of bowling balls just to see how the Raptor compared with what I already had. Out of the box, I was afraid it didn't have quite enough surface on it, but I went with it just to see.
The first thing I noticed was that even being 4000 grit out of the box, the Raptor was still 5 boards stronger than anything I had in my bag. It easily, and I mean EASILY got back to the pocket from parts of the lane that I was convinced were unplayable. Even with the high volome of oil, and the ball's surface at 4000, it still read the mid-lane and made a strong and defined direction change with a very continuous motion down-lane as well.
Once I burned a hole in the track, I decided to jump left and see how much the Raptor really had. It was impressive! The fresh head oil farther inside helped it clear the front even better, and retain even more energy for the back part of the lane. The little trough I had burned into the pattern all of a sudden became a very big target to throw at. The Raptor was definitely not afraid of moving left and going around the pattern. In fact, it did it REALLY well.
The last thing I wanted to see was whether it would maintain its continuous backend motion if I added some surface. I took a 1000 grit abralon to it. It hooked about two feet sooner, and two or three boards more overall, so I stepped left just a little more. The Raptor still had a very defined motion down-lane and didn't seem to lose any of its continuation or its explosive hitting power.
This is definitely my new favorite! Thanks MOTIV!
Brian Hatcher
PBA Regional Staff
www.motivbowling.com
Post by: BobDaBowler on August 20, 2011, 03:39:25 PM
Surface: OOB 4000 Wet Sand
Layout: 50 x 4 5/8" x 40 w/no hole, Pin Up
Review:
Post by: MOTIVmags on August 23, 2011, 07:58:03 AM
Raptor P7
This was one of my initial MOTIV pieces drilled as a MOTIV Staffer. This ball is by far the strongest ball I have thrown from the foul line to the pins. It DOESN’T hook early and DOESN’T have a smooth arc like most pieces designed for heavy oil. This piece picks up VERY strong midlane and has a VERY continuous motion on the backend. This ball is versatile for all types of styles and can open up the lane even heavier flatter patterns.
My first session with the Raptor was on a typical house shot with a synthetic surface and this ball struck for days. Even though I was on a typical house pattern, it somehow, made it look even easier. It also allowed me to play a house pattern even further in than I normally would and still blended the pattern. This ball can cover as many boards (or more) as a skid/flip ball, except the ball is much more controllable.
You can see my video here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/MOTIVmags?feature=mhee#p/a/u/1/QIAuTUB2UaY
Being one of my initial MOTIV pieces, I also noticed the cover factor. With a higher ball speed and moderate rev rate, I tend to throw pieces with surface. Before drilling exclusively MOTIV, a ball that started with a 1000 grit surface, looked more like it had a 4000 grit surface after a game or two. After throwing the Raptor 6 plus games on a fresh condition I noticed the ball did NOT get shinier, it was very consistent with the out of box surface.
If you haven’t drilled a MOTIV piece, make this your first. You will not be disappointed!
Post by: MotivMike on August 29, 2011, 12:35:42 PM
The Bowler:
Left handed
Ball speed = 17
Rev Rate = 400
PAP = 5 ¾, 3/8 up
The Ball: Motiv Raptor P7
Ball Specs = 15# RG = 2.46 Diff = .060 Mass Bias = .015
Layout Ball #1 = 45x4.5x30
Layout Ball #2 = 65x6x70
Axis Migration with layout = ball #1 = 8 inches, ball #2 = 5 inches
Surface = both 4000 polished
The Raptor P7 is by far the strongest and most continuous bowling ball I’ve ever used. The Purple and black cover with the green and white Neo-Mark graphics really make this ball stand out on the ball return, and the performance make it stand out on the lane. This ball doesn’t disappoint, and lives up to the hype. I’ve found that the cover doesn’t absorb oil as fast as the Cruel C51 covers or other brands strong cover stocks as well. That means the ball will not only clear the heads better but will help prolong the performance of the ball over the long hall.
Ball #1 with the 45x4.5x30 starts to read the several feet earlier then Ball #2 and is the better suited ball for longer patterns. I found Ball #1 to shine on 42 foot patterns and longer. Ball #1 even gave me more miss room to the outside then I have ever had, and out hooks my TR2 with a similar layout by more than five boards (with the TR2 being at 800 grit). It has a strong even roll in the midlane with non-stop continuation on the backend. This ball flares from my grip on the initial track to 2 inches from the other side of my grip, this ball doesn’t quit!
Ball #2 with the 65x6x70 has more length and a skid flip type reaction on a medium heavy pattern. When the shot starts to burn up it will start to read the midlane and have a smoother reaction but still retain the strong continuation and fast revving roll into the pins. Ball #2 is better suited for medium heavy patters, or longer patterns after Ball #1 starts to hook beyond what adjustments will allow. Keep in mind that even with the weaker layout the cover is still strong and in some cases a weaker shell is required for the burn. I’ve had plenty of success with Ball #2 on typical house shots and found the carry to be amazing.
Michael Mambourg
Motiv Staff
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMeBUB6q6n0
Post by: Bronson on October 19, 2011, 09:11:53 AM
What I like most about this ball is its versatility. You can leave the cover in its box finish, 4000 wet sand, or you can dull the cover to get that extra bite through the oil. Either way the pin carry is superb. I have used this ball on various conditions from a medium oil pattern at 33 foot and a heavy oil pattern at 45 foot and on both wood and synthetic surfaces. The Raptor is very predictable so I can quickly get a good read on the lanes to choose the best line.
I am right handed and throw the ball at 17mph. The ball is drilled 85x50x4 with no hole and was left at the factory finish of 4000. I use the Motiv Power Gel Scuff to keep the ball clean and ready to react at all times. If you want a ball with more reaction then this would be a great choice. Thank you Motiv for another excellent ball to add to my arsenal.
Bronson Schalizki
“Motiv Staff Member”
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“Motiv Staff Member”
Post by: emciver79 on October 21, 2011, 09:57:46 PM
MOTIV Raptor P7
Need something in your arsenal that reads the lanes early and continues to drive towards the pocket? The Motiv Raptor P7 does this. This is a very strong asymmetrical Predator core, rated at a 2.46 RG. You will get the early movement that you need on the patterns with the most oil. It has a flare potential of 7”+!
I drilled this ball in a relatively strong position with the pin at 3 3/8 from my PAP, stacked CG and a hole between my PAP and my thumb. I took the cover down to a 2000 wet sand. I am a higher speed/higher rev type player. This layout/ball combination gets me through the heads very clean, hits the mark, grabs, and never stops rolling towards the pocket. It works on a wet THS and gives me a lot more room when playing on PBA patterns such as Scorpion and Chameleon. I feel like off of my hand, it is trying to grab the lane, and it never stops rolling. I can play straight up or move my feet in and cover more boards.
This is defiantly a ball that will always be in my bag. I use the Motiv Sigma Tour as my benchmark ball, and then either go to my Raptor when I need a stronger reaction, or move to my QZ2 Backdraft or QZ2 Pearl if I need more length. The Raptor definitely fills the need for that strong ball in your bag for those medium to heavy oil lanes.
Eric McIver
MOTIV Staff Member
Post by: rickzakrajsek on November 10, 2011, 09:09:12 AM
- COLOR: Black/Purple
- INNER CORE: Predator
- COVERSTOCK: Formula-7 Reactive
- FINISH: 4000 Wet Sand
- FLARE: 7"+
- RG: 16#-2.46 15#-2.46 14#-2.48 13#-2.52 12#-2.59
- RG DIFFERENTIAL: 16#-.060 15#- .060 14#-.060 13#-.051 12#.037
- RECOMMENDED LANE CONDITION: Heavy Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- DESCRIPTION: The Raptor P7 certainly soars beyond expectation. It is an amazing high performance ball featuring the new Predator asymmetric core and new Formula-7 Reactive coverstock. The reaction produced is astounding. It is long, very strong, and has incredible continuation. Get MOTIVated!
Post by: joshs on February 24, 2012, 05:56:32 PM
If you get the chance, add this ball to your arsenal, you won't be disapointed! I will be uploading a video comparision of this ball to my youtube page shortly. Check it out if you're interested in seeing some ball comparision videos.
-http://www.youtube.com/user/topbowlinlyricist
-Josh Stephens
-Turbo Staff, Motiv staff
-www.motivbowling.com
"Every Strike brings me closer to my next homerun"
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Post by: toverbey on March 02, 2012, 03:07:30 AM
Lane Condition:
40ft THS on AMF HPL
Medium-Heavy Volume
Layout:
5” x 5 3/8”
70 x5 x 40
While throwing the Raptor P7, with its Predator asymmetric core, I have thought to myself ‘how can I extend this great ball motion into the later games of the day?’ Enter the Motiv Raptor Attack. By wrapping the Predator (2.46 RG, .060 Diff) in the Atomix SFP Pearl Reactive coverstock (finished to 2000 with polish) you will retain the great revving motion of the Raptor P7 while getting the ball to push further down the lane and creating a stronger backend reaction. I decided to lay this ball out relatively weak when compared to my P7 because I wanted the ball to definitively make it through the heads and save its energy for a strong and continuous finish, and that is what I obtained. Even though the mass bias is placed in a weak position for me, the Predator still creates 5”-6” of flare every time I release the ball. The ball roll created by that flare has given me a firm midlane revving reaction that helps it to push through any carry down and drive through the pins like a beast. I have found that this ball reaction is a great compliment to both the P7 and the Sigma Tour. When the lanes are a little too dry to throw the P7, but still too slick for the Sigma to read early enough, the Attack fills that role perfectly. If the pins are trying to hold you hostage, bring out the Motiv Raptor Attack and strike with a vengeance!
Post by: dna300x on March 06, 2012, 09:45:39 AM
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Post by: Frank Ellsworth on November 29, 2013, 10:34:11 PM
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Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): sport pattern league
COMMENTS
Likes: Best Ball I have ever owned. Can not fault anything about this ball. Great hook pattern, and the pins fly off the ball during the finish. Great pin action.
Dislikes:
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