The Venom Shock has re-defined the idea of ‘bite’ in the backend. MOTIV has chosen to continue expanding upon the use of the proven Gear core that dates back to the GT1 and wrapped in a whole new cover stock, the Turmoil MFS (Medium Friction Solid). This ball now provides a smooth ball motion but yet surprising angularity from the back end.
When I begin using my Shock, at first, it was difficult to find a suitable situation that called for the amount of strength I had witnessed in the backend with this ball. It was not until I was placed on a pattern that was not ‘friendly’ for those on the left side of the lane that the true potential for me came through. There was no denying it, for someone with a higher ball speed and slightly above average rev rate; a heavier volume oil pattern can offer quite the challenge. Conventional wisdom may dictate that a ball with surface and earlier roller may be the best approach, but after going back to back 180s and losing close to 20 pins each game on the field, this theory just was not cutting it. At the start of my third game, I grabbed my pin above the bridge and CG in the palm of my hand Venom Shock. With this ball in hand, with a simple ‘up the boards’ approach playing the 5 board, I was able to reach the pocket with the power to carry and the energy retaining in the back end of this ball. Although I may not have made the cut from the early hole, my scores increased 30 to 40 pins in the following 3 games the minute a switched to the Venom Shock.
Fast forwarding to a month later, with a second Venom Shock in my hand and a much more controlled approach drilled in this one, a new dimension was quickly made apparent to me. Placing the pin to the left of the ring finger and the CG once again placed in my palm, I now have a controlled ball motion but yet, I did not lose any strength from the Turmoil MFS cover stock and hitting power. This Venom Shock promised the angle still needed but with a more predictable respond on the lanes. The first night of leagues, I racked up 1040 for 4 games while shooting back to back 279s the final 2 games playing a simple 8 to 5 line. The performance I have just shared speaks for itself showing the flexibility of the ball. MOTIV has once again redefined the standard that is to be a mid-range\light-medium oil ball in this industry. What are you waiting for? It’s time to put yourself through ‘Shock Therapy’ to sharpen up your game.
Ryan Wyandt
MOTIV Staff Member
West Lawn, PA
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