Ball NPS Score: 100.00
- INNER CORE: Sigma
- COVERSTOCK: MOTIVat-R
- FINISH: 2000 Wet Sand / Power Gel Polish
- RG: 16#-2.46 15#-2.47 14#-2.51 13#-2.57 12#-2.63
- RG DIFFERENTIAL: 16#-.044 15#- .047 14#-.040 13#-.032 14#-.024
- FLARE POTENTIAL: 5"+ (Medium-High)
- HOOK POTENTIAL: 41 (Medium-High)
- LENGTH: 25 (Medium)
- DESCRIPTION: The MOTIV SR2 is engineered to destroy pins. The Sigma core produces a low RG for easy revs and a high differential for serious track flare. Combine this with MOTIVat-R reactive urethane on the cover and you have a deadly weapon of destruction in the palm your hand.
Sigma Inner Core
The Sigma core is the mechanism of destruction at the heart of the SR2. It provides a low RG for easy revs and a high differential for powerful track flare. The 15# SR2 has an RG of 2.47 and a .047 diff.
MOTIVat-R Reactive Urethane
The MOTIVat-R shell on the SR2 has never been combined with the Sigma core before. This cover provides a smooth, but very strong backend reaction. The SR2 is sanded to 2000 at the factory and then brought to a luster with Power Gel Polish.
Reverb Outer Core
The Reverb outer core of the SR2 is a low-density polyester resin with pin piercing hardness and strength. Rather than absorb impact energy, this outer core reverberates energy as it explodes through the pins.
NeoMark Reactive Urethane Graphics
The SR2 jet black coverstock is integrated with orange and white NeoMark logo graphics. These graphics are also formulated from MOTIVat-R reactive urethane so you have a consistent reaction 360° around the ball surface.

Been a Motiv fan since they came out w/the TX1. Really like the way they rev up and make a strong, continuous move to the pocket.  The new SR2 is a great addition to their line.  It combines the aggressive coverstock of the TR2 w/the hard rev'ing action of the SX1 core.  Excellent combination!!  I have mine drilled 4 1/2", 50 x 50 w/pin under ring finger.  Took alittle of the shine off 'cause I wanted it for med-heavy oil.  Clean through the heads (like all their products) w/pronounced mid-lane read and move to the pocket.  This is the ball I would start out on for most PBA and sport shots however, it works great on the house condition if used in the out-of-box finish.  Have 2 customers the are Motiv exclusive and they love the SR2.  Forgiving when thrown right a few boards yet holds the oil line well when tugged.  Plan on drilling another one w/pin above my bridge and CG slightly right of center.  
Should be a monster on the backend.   Congrats to the poeple in Muskegon for another fine bowling ball!

SR2 Review.

My information:
Ball Speed:15-16mph. Rev Rate:250-265 rpms
Axis rotation:45 degrees. Axis tilt15 degrees.

Ball tested specs:
Pin up-above middle finger.5 1/2"x 4 1/2",No X-hole.
Pin down-under ring finger.5"x4",No X-Hole,

The SR2:
The MOTIVat-R cover(from the TR2)and the Sigma core(from the SX1)
creates a dynamic combination unseen so far from MOTIV.
When the guys from Spring Lake went to work on a ball to fill the
the gap in the MOTIV line-up,they really did the word "angular"justice.

The symmetrical core of the SR2 is a lower RG. and medium differential
helps the ball clear the heads and picks up the revs a little later
in the mid-lanes.
The very hard angular back end of the SR2 is great for carrydown on
medium to medium-oil on medium to longer patterns,39'-44'.
After around three games is when this ball really shines on this type
of patterns.
The angular nature of the SR2 could be a hindrance for higher rev
players on medium length, oilier house shots with fresh back ends,
they may see too much jump off the back of the pattern.But they will
love this ball when they encounter push.
When the SR2 starts to turn the corner there is no quit on the back end,
especially on the mediums patterns.
The SR2 goes longer than the GT1,but will turn the corner on push
better than the GT1 when encountering heavier carrydown.
The 4"-5" of flare I got helped me keep the ball from burning energy too
early ,which helps create the angular nature that is so great on carrydown.

The overall lane hook was less than the TR2 and more than the GT1.
But the total hook is not what this ball was designed for.It was designed
for a more angular look on push,and you do not want total hook
when trying to create back end.

I got the best look with the SR2 during a tourn.( modified sport), with a longer
length,medium volume pattern.When the lanes had about five games bowled
on them, and your were forced to move deeper .The SR2 allowed me
to move in and play fourth and fifth arrow,this ball made it to the
breakpoint with ease and still turn the corner without ever quitting.

Overall the SR2 is the perfect ball for anyone needing a ball to handle
carrydown, when everything else they have is burning up too
early, or not corning when running into carrydown.
Thank you MOTIV, Angel Wilt: Staff Member

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MOTIV GIRL

Stats:
Right Hander
Tweener
50 x 4 x 30 Dual Angle Layout

I was fortunate enough to receive one of these bad boys last week and drilled it up and thew 6 games with it.  I currently have the GT1, TX1, SX1, and QZ1 so I was able to compare the 5.

The first and foremost comment I'd like to make about the SR2 is the hitting power.  This is easily the most powerful hitting ball I've ever thrown.  The GT1 was a monster that I never thought could be beat for hitting power but the SR2 does it.  The carry is incredible and there's just a sound that only the Motiv equipment can make, and the SR2 does it like it's in dolby surround.

In terms of ball reaction, I found the SR2 to be a smooth and predictable angular ball.  It has very good midlane read and makes a hard but predictable move off the breakpoint.  It's about 5-7 feet longer than the GT1 but with more angular flip on the backend.  Usually with polished angular balls you run into a lot of over/under however with this coverstock it's not so much snappy off the breakpoint as it is controllable.  I was able to get unbelievable forgiveness to the right and in the middle of the lane the Sigma core revs and makes the turn if you miss left.  

The area of the lane that I found to be the most fun was just inside the track area.  I could play straight up 5 or more in the track and get an amazing look but because of the strength and characteristics of this ball it definitely looks good with a little belly to it.  The best line I found with this was crossing 10-12 at the arrows and getting it to the 6 or 7 board at the breakpoint.  From there I just continued moving left as the shot broke down and didn't need to give it any more hand.

In comparison to the other equipment, it's longer and stronger on the backend than the GT1, it's much stronger and flippier than the TX1, has a similar look but with more angular power than the SX1, and gives you the strength and angularity that the QZ1 can't offer until the shot has broken down.

Originally the GT1 was the first ball out of my bag each week, now he'll be lonely when the SR2 takes the spotlight!

Do yourself a favor and get your next benchmark ball, the SR2!

Reaction Video Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6BNVx8WVSU

Layout:  Pin under my fingers.  5 x 3 3/8.

I first had it box finish but for me it went a little to long for the conditions I was using it on which is long patterns like the shark pattern and also the world open and US Open.  So I hit my track with a 1000 abralon pad and it made such a big difference.  It has a little more back end then my TR2 which is drilled the same as my SR2, and it is a great one two punch and I have great success with these two balls.  With the SR2 I have shot a 300 and also shot 806 with this ball.  I recommend this ball on long patterns.  On short patterns this ball is a little to much ball.  I have another SR2 and it is drilled stacked leverage and box finished and it is great on house shots and also on flat shots.  

This is such a great ball and I recommend anyone to get this ball because it will be a great ball in your arsenal.  GET MOTIVATED!!!!!!

right handed
high rev rate
pin below ring finger 4 3/4 pap 60 degrees

This is my new favorite ball from MOTIV!!!!  I am very pleased with the length of this ball on league shots and the US open pattern I bowled on.  I have shot 750 out of the box and 1040 in a doubles tournament.

It has good backend and length on league shots.  I have it drilled the same as my TX1 and this is longer and stronger.   I want to get another one and drill it a little stronger to see if I can get more backend flip.  I think this layout would also work out well on the Nationals pattern since it is still archy.  Oh, yeah, boy does it hit hard.  


Thanks Motiv,

Ken Kempf

I Have had this ball for 2 month's now and I can honestly say it is the best ball I have ever had. I went from a 4 ball roller to a 2 ball tote, My SR2 and my Nitro for 10 pins. This ball gives me so much control and hits like a SOB.

other balls: Onyx, Venom, roto grip, mars, black / blue hammer, Rhino, Nitro, black knight,

My review:
I have found a new favorite ball and company! For those that haven't tried a ball from Motiv, try the SR2! I'm not on their staff or any company staff, but I have a pro shop and drill and test a lot of bowling balls! I drilled one SR2 and didn't realize how strong it was and used too strong of a layout! I went 30deg x 3-3/4" x 70deg pin below ring finger and weight hole on the P3 location. It read the midlane super strong and I didn't have the ball speed to keep it right of the head pin. I redrilled for a friend of mine and last week and he goes 720 and 727 with 279 and 268 in the two times he's used it. I drilled a new one.
Layout:
45deg x 3-1/4" x 25deg pin 3-3/8" above midline, above and right of ring finger. I placed a weight hole 6" right of grip center through cg past my val.
The ball is cleaner through the heads and makes a very pronounced moved at the break point. I drilled it today before going to bowl and first time using the ball I go 279-10 pin in the 7th frame, 248-had three nine counts: a 10  pin, 4 pin and 9 pin. I shoot 216 last game and rolled two bad shots, but also left another 9 pin, one 4 pin, two 10 pins. I only had one 8 count all night and the rest 9 counts or strikes. My series for the night was 743 for the first time using this ball and I've had trouble carrying the last several weeks using a Jigsaw Corner, Siege, Evil Siege and Wild Card. It's not that I haven't been hitting the pocket, just not get the carry! The Motiv stuff seem to hit the pins different, sound and messengers, and I'm drilling a QZ1 Purple tomorrow! Thanks to Jamie Ireland and Scott Wilbur at Tech-Line Products/Motiv for the help and information on their products!
All I can say is that I've been MOTIV-ATED!

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"Train a child up in the way they should go and when they are old they will "Get MOTIVated, be a MoRich Lane Master with a Big B and not turn from it.
Bruce Campbell
USBC Bronze Certified Coach
IBPSIA Certified Technician
Originator of the -35deg x 25 leverage drilling!