win a ball from Bowling.com

Author Topic: Ball Exchange Program Update  (Read 7342 times)

johnkim

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 33
Ball Exchange Program Update
« on: August 11, 2016, 01:33:29 PM »
I received this email this morning.




You had previously signed up to receive updates regarding the Jackal and Jackal Carnage reinstatement process.  The USBC recently decided not to reinstate approval.  MOTIV® is reviewing the USBC's decision, and is considering its options going forward.


Nevertheless, MOTIV® is pleased to announce that the new Jackal LE (Limited Edition) has been approved for all USBC certified competition. The USBC-approved Jackal LE will be produced and distributed in accordance with the previously announced MOTIV® Ball Exchange Program.


Soon, you will be sent a link to our Ball Exchange Program so you can sign up to exchange your Jackal or Jackal Carnage for the new Jackal LE. 


Thank you for your patience and support. It is greatly appreciated.

 

Steven

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7680
Re: Ball Exchange Program Update
« Reply #16 on: August 15, 2016, 05:42:57 PM »
Thanks for the drawn out (but complete) rehash of the USBC/Motiv debacle. I read through trying to pick out what you believe "considering their options moving forward" could mean, and all I could find was your pronouncement that "it could refer to anything". I think that's a bit of a copout given what "options" in this context generally means, but so be it.
 
Companies don't usually make written public statements without multiple officials reading and scrubbing semantics to ensure the right message is being delivered. Motiv could have made a statement to the effect that a final USBC decision has been rendered, and the company is now anxious to put this unfortunate event behind them and move forward. In other words, they're locking the door and not looking back. The fact is they didn't and it was made very obvious.
 
We're just going to have to agree to disagree on how we interpret things. Hopefully for Motiv, this will all fade away and they can get back to normal business. It will if they don't unnecessarily prolong it.
« Last Edit: August 15, 2016, 06:54:34 PM by Steven »

Impending Doom

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6288
Re: Ball Exchange Program Update
« Reply #17 on: August 15, 2016, 07:46:44 PM »
This will be ancient history in 3 years for 90% of people. If motiv continues to put out good equipment, very few will be like "Hey, I remember Jackalgate! #neverforget"

Stuff happens. Motiv couldn't please everyone (customers, USBC, and corporate), and it's a tricky place to be as a business.