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House Shot Hero

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Decided to bowl with Motiv but need help
« on: August 15, 2014, 04:54:24 PM »
So my question is this to the knowledgeable Motiv bowlers on here. What would be a better 2 ball combo to go with the Covert Revolt and Octane or the Cruel Intent and Octane. I currently use a Radical Grease Monkey for lighter oil and broken down shots. I bought all three Motiv balls, teammate is interested in which ever one I don't go with, just want some opinions on what the better or more appropriate lineup should be and what I should be looking for. 

I'll be bowling on a tad shorter 39' house shot this fall league and my stats are
Rev rate- 325 give or take a few
ball speed- roughly 15 mph off hand
Axis tilt and rotation are both in the medium/avg. department

 

tommyboy74

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Re: Decided to bowl with Motiv but need help
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2014, 05:12:23 PM »
I recently started using Motiv earlier in the summer and have been impressed with them.  This comes from someone who has been throwing Storm/Roto Grip almost exclusively for the past few seasons.  Motiv has a great top to bottom lineup and covers virtually any type of motion that you'd be looking for.

Based on your stats and the options you gave, I'd lean more towards the Covert Revolt/Octane.  The Covert Revolt is plenty of ball for the majority of house patterns and can be used on medium-heavy sport shots as well.  The nice thing about it is that the Revolt allows you to chase the oil and it's very smooth overall.  I've noticed this on multiple patterns I've played on and it will work for all styles.

The Cruel Intent would basically be 1 step above the Revolt, being a heavy oil pearl.  Unless you're bowling on the soup or want something where you want to move in deep and open up the lane/have something more angular downlane, go with the Revolt.

The Octane is a good hybrid that recently came out.  I have seen some review videos and it is definitely a skid/flip piece.  It works well when you still have a little bit of volume but when you need something to have a lot of length but give a ton of backend. 

One alternative if you are not looking for skid/flip is the Sigma Sting.  It's a pearl cover but has proven to be extremely versatile on virtually all medium patterns.  It's so good that I rate it in the top 3 balls I have ever thrown.  The Sting is a true benchmark ball, but it allows you to play virtually any angle successfully.  I find it to be a great step down from the Revolt as well but something that will react a little sooner and more even compared to the Octane.

In either scenario, the Revolt/Octane or Revolt/Sting are a great combo.  It'll just depend if you want true skid/flip (Octane) or more versatility/hard arc reaction (Sting).
Current Ball Arsenal
Heavy:
MOTIV Jackal Legacy
MOTIV Mythic Jackal

Med-Heavy:
MOTIV Trident Odyssey
MOTIV Forge Fire
MOTIV Covert Revolt

Medium:
MOTIV VIP ExJ Sigma
MOTIV Sigma Sting
MOTIV Pride Solid

Medium-Light
MOTIV Venom Shock
MOTIV Tribal Fire

House Shot Hero

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Re: Decided to bowl with Motiv but need help
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2014, 08:16:20 PM »
I've looked at the Sting and really like the versatility the ball appears to have. I ultimately went with an Octane to give me a potential different ball shape and movement then the Revolt or a ball down same shape from the Cruel. Thanks for the advice TommyBoy   

tommyboy74

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Re: Decided to bowl with Motiv but need help
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2014, 11:26:31 PM »
If you go with the Sting, it actually would fit nicely between the Revolt and Octane.  Basically when the Sting starts to become a little too strong, the Octane will allow you to get additional length and have a stronger back end.  The Octane definitely gives a different shape which can be a huge benefit.
Current Ball Arsenal
Heavy:
MOTIV Jackal Legacy
MOTIV Mythic Jackal

Med-Heavy:
MOTIV Trident Odyssey
MOTIV Forge Fire
MOTIV Covert Revolt

Medium:
MOTIV VIP ExJ Sigma
MOTIV Sigma Sting
MOTIV Pride Solid

Medium-Light
MOTIV Venom Shock
MOTIV Tribal Fire