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hammerj

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Motiv Balls
« on: April 10, 2021, 09:50:45 PM »
I am looking at Motiv stuff. I am a senior bowler on a med to hvy house shot. I am a stroker at about 13 mph. I am looking at 2 or 3 balls , what would you guy suggest ?



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jimjames

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Re: Motiv Balls
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2021, 11:39:03 PM »
I too am a senior over 70 decades old & speed of 13mph (a lefty). I have and love my Octane Carbon by Motiv. Also have my Covert Tank (4.5*40) as well but it's a new ball and haven't been on the lanes much in over a year due to Covid-19 shutdown and the such. Hope to be back on soon account had my 2nd inoculation this week.  :D Do like both balls, but haven't thrown the Covert Tank much, so time will tell. My alleys are considered Medium-Medium Heavy, depending which house at. Have my eye on a Purple Tank so who know. Have the want 4 sure.  ::) Good Bowling 2 U. Jim
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MI 2 AZ

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Re: Motiv Balls
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2021, 12:32:09 AM »
Quote from: jimjames on April 10, 2021, 11:39:03 PM
I too am a senior over 70 decades old & speed of 13mph (a lefty). I have and love my Octane Carbon by Motiv. Also have my Covert Tank (4.5*40) as well but it's a new ball and haven't been on the lanes much in over a year due to Covid-19 shutdown and the such. Hope to be back on soon account had my 2nd inoculation this week.  :D Do like both balls, but haven't thrown the Covert Tank much, so time will tell. My alleys are considered Medium-Medium Heavy, depending which house at. Have my eye on a Purple Tank so who know. Have the want 4 sure.  ::) Good Bowling 2 U. Jim

Jim,

Wow, I knew you were old, but 70 decades?  You were alive when Columbus discovered this continent.  :)
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Re: Motiv Balls
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2021, 03:34:45 AM »
No, Not Columbus. But, we did go to school in the 1940's.
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Philiplbo9

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Re: Motiv Balls
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2021, 03:41:50 AM »
When you refer to your ball speed, Is that at release or downlane at the pins?
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Tommy716

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Re: Motiv Balls
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2021, 10:04:02 AM »
Motiv Shock, Motiv Thrill or a Desert Tank
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jimjames

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Re: Motiv Balls
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2021, 10:13:10 AM »
Quote from: MI 2 AZ on April 11, 2021, 12:32:09 AM
Quote from: jimjames on April 10, 2021, 11:39:03 PM
I too am a senior over 70 decades old & speed of 13mph (a lefty). I have and love my Octane Carbon by Motiv. Also have my Covert Tank (4.5*40) as well but it's a new ball and haven't been on the lanes much in over a year due to Covid-19 shutdown and the such. Hope to be back on soon account had my 2nd inoculation this week.  :D Do like both balls, but haven't thrown the Covert Tank much, so time will tell. My alleys are considered Medium-Medium Heavy, depending which house at. Have my eye on a Purple Tank so who know. Have the want 4 sure.  ::) Good Bowling 2 U. Jim

Jim,

Wow, I knew you were old, but 70 decades?  You were alive when Columbus discovered this continent.  :)

Remember the 'Fountain of Youth'? Don't believe everything one hears. Yes, the effects DO wear off with time.  ::)
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hammerj

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Re: Motiv Balls
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2021, 06:50:49 PM »
i have a EBI Warrior supreme and a storm Idol Pro and a EBI Maverick Pearl in 15 lb. I am thinking of going to 14 lb. I was thinking about Motiv Forge fire, Ripcord Flight and a Supra. What do you guys think ?
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SVstar34

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Re: Motiv Balls
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2021, 07:02:29 PM »
Quote from: hammerj on April 11, 2021, 06:50:49 PM
i have a EBI Warrior supreme and a storm Idol Pro and a EBI Maverick Pearl in 15 lb. I am thinking of going to 14 lb. I was thinking about Motiv Forge fire, Ripcord Flight and a Supra. What do you guys think ?

What have you had the most success with? I think I'd go with an asymm option over the Forge Fire and go with the Jackal Flash or Trident Horizon.

I'd agree on the Supra 100% for someone with slower speed. Ripcord Flight or Venom Shock if you've had success with why lower diff balls in the past
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bowler33

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Re: Motiv Balls
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2021, 02:01:19 PM »
I would try to find a Rogue Assassin if you can. Take a look at the reviews from tamer bowling and bowling this month I still see them for sale on e-bay. You might be able to get a good deal on one. This is a great benchmark ball for med-heavy THS.
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MJS73

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Re: Motiv Balls
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2021, 09:33:01 PM »
Love the Rogue Assassin, most underrated ball they've ever made.  Becoming a big fan of the Fatal Venom as well.
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