DESCRIPTION

INNER CORE - Reconâ„¢
COVERSTOCK - Turmoilâ„¢ LFP Reactive
FINISH - 5500 Grit Laser Scan Polished
RG RATING - 2.59 (15 lbs)
RG DIFFERENTIAL - 0.25 (15 lbs)
FLARE POTENTIAL - 2"+


REACTION

The Freestyle has a brand new coverstock (Turmoilâ„¢) which is designed for light oil. The cover generates minimal friction which allows the ball to get down lane with ease while providing continuation through the pins. Most entry level balls I have thrown are weak and and forward off the spot. The Freestyle goes through the pins much better than other entry level balls I have thrown.

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COMPARISONS


The balls I chose to compare the Freestyle to were the Ascent Apex, Venom Cobra, and Venom Shock. While both the shocks were easily stronger in total overall hook, what I found most interesting was the comparison with the Apex. Both the Freestyle and Ascent Apex have the same core. What sets them significantly apart is the difference in coverstock. When the Apex reacts, it goes forward off the spot. What this meant for me was a lot of weak 10 pins and the occasional 5 pin ( I know ha ha). Conversely, the Freestyle is continuous off the spot. Where the Apex would deflect into the right side of the 9-pin, the Freestyle would drive through the deck splitting the 8-9. (Check out the video for an example) https://youtu.be/H-NamAskAmk


SUMMARY

When it comes to entry level equipment, our default setting is to expect less. In regards to the Freestyle, it isn't the case. You get premium performance for an entry level price. If you are at a tour event and watching Motiv staffers late in blocks when the lanes have transitioned, a lot of them throw Graffiti Tag's. I rarely saw any of our staffers throwing Ascents or Apex's late in blocks. I strongly believe the Freestyle will be used much more frequently than it's predecessor. This ball is a worthy successor to represent Motiv's entry level spot and is another step up in performance.


Motiv Staff Member

Doug Anderson