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sportshot

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Tank Rampage Review
« on: June 04, 2017, 11:00:52 PM »
Ball Specs:
Motiv Tank Rampage
Solid Urethane
3000 Grit Sanded
Symmetrical Core
Layout  55 x 4-1/2 x 50
   
Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 5 Over 3/4 up
Rev Rate 250. Tilt 20. Rotation 50.
Speed off hand 18

Review:
Motiv has introduced a new Urethane Ball to the ever growing urethane niche ball market. As I go to tournaments and coach higher Rev Bowlers I see more and more urethane in the bowler’s hands. I also see more Urethane on the Pro Shop Walls. My first takes on the new Tank Rampage were surprising. The Rampage is a good looking ball and should sell well. The Rampage hit harder and drove through the pins better than any other Urethane ball I have used. My carry was surprisingly good although I did not get as much hook as I expected. I was about 3 boards right with my feet from my Freestyle Rush line. I did sand the ball to 2000 and 1000 and the surface changes helped start the ball grab sooner in heavier oil. The Rampage picks up oil, but it seems none gets soaked into the shell. Better have a shammy or towel with you! The Tank Rampage will be a great addition in an arsenal to even out dry conditions or while taming dry lanes. I did notice this ball seems to be low flaring and my track seemed to be closer to my thumb and fingers than on my other equipment. I have drilled a few of this new Tank for higher Rev Players and am very happy with the ball motion I see.

Summary:
 The Rampage has a very predictable motion.
The hit and carry are better than expected.
The Rampage is a great choice for dry lanes or tough conditions.
The Rampage will be a great piece in a tournament arsenal.

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Re: Tank Rampage Review
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2017, 10:17:48 AM »
Rev Rate: 500
Axis Tilt: 25
Axis Rotation: 45
Ball Speed:17
PAP Measurements: 4 1/8
Core: Gear V2
Coverstock: Alchemy Urethane
Finish: 3000 Grit LSS
RG: 2.55 (for 15# ball)
Differential: 020 (for 15# ball)

The Tank Rampage is the 3rd installment of the Tank series brought to you from that company from Muskegon, Michigan, underneath the new Alchemy coverstock is the all new Gear V2 core and the premise of this ball it to assist you on wet/dry to dry conditions as well as assisting you when your smaller weaponry becomes  too angular Using the Rampage for the conditions it is meant for the ball is amazing and to an extent can do a little more than what you believe it can, the Alchemy cover is what truly sets the ball apart from the rest.

I got an early and smooth reaction out of the Rampage and what I also found most pleasing is not how much it hooks but more so how it hooks compared to its predecessors. The Rebel Tank is longer down lane and it doesn't have the same hook potential or the shape as the Rampage, The Rampage is rather aggressive in the oil which proves my point about the strength of the coverstock which helps it to create a more distinct mid-lane motion.


The Tank Rampage has been nothing short of amazing for me. I consider it be a wise choice for shorter patterns or on patterns where you want to keep the ball in play, I consider this ball to be predictable and reliable when you need consistency when your ball reaction is inconsistent. I have zero worries of leaving flat corners or lack on continuation through the pin deck as the Injector core doesn’t disappoint, should your area demo day Motiv weaponry I encourage you go on a Rampage.
 
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