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Equipment Boards => Motiv => Topic started by: tank38 on December 07, 2022, 07:23:53 AM
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I know this was a topic a good while back but I was wondering if anyone has been experiencing any cracking lately and if this is still an issue with Motiv balls? I've just recently started using Motiv and I haven't had any issues but a guy in one of our leagues had a Motiv Venom Shock crack or separate around the logo. Is this still a problem with Motiv?
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I've only seen motive crack around their logos, but not their fingers like storm stuff.
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The logo is exactly where this ball cracked. It's weird to see a ball crack there.
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I have had them crack in the fingers, like from finger hole to pin and then all the way around and also along the logo from separation of the logo and the rest of the cover.
I'm actually using the first VIP limited edition ball that was heading toward a bad crack from a separation around the logo. My proshop guy drilled out the small area and plugged it and it's as good as new. So, if you catch it on a ball that can't be replaced before the crack spreads, it can be repaired.
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It’s a problem with any manufacturer’s equipment. None are exempt from cracking.
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I know most if not all manufactures have a cracking problem but, cracking around the logo seems to be a bit odd, don't you think?
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I know most if not all manufactures have a cracking problem but, cracking around the logo seems to be a bit odd, don't you think?
It's unique to Motiv. The logo is made into the cover, not engraved
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Is it cracking or just separating a little around the logo? I little separation will not harm the performance of the bowling ball. That, too, can be repaired if it bothers you.
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It has separated and cracked between the logo.
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I’ve had several Motiv balls crack (although I’ve heard about cracking of every brand) and usually it’s ball that I haven’t used in a while. A pro shop operator told me to pick them up and bang them together every month or so. The cracks I’ve seen have been equatorial.
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"...pick them up and bang them together every month of so..." ???
Now I have heard everything.
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I have 7 mi have 7 motiv balls 5 of which have cracked all while sitting in a bag inside my house. I have multiple storms and a few dv8 and one hammer all stored the same and not one have cracked. Motiv balls are junk if you want to get more then a year out of them sure these other two I got will crack soon!
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I have 7 mi have 7 motiv balls 5 of which have cracked all while sitting in a bag inside my house. I have multiple storms and a few dv8 and one hammer all stored the same and not one have cracked. Motiv balls are junk if you want to get more then a year out of them sure these other two I got will crack soon!
Either you have had an incredibly bad run of luck or you have some kind of agenda.
I probably own more Motiv balls than anyone who visits this site. I also own some Storm and Roto Grip balls.
Do Motiv Balls crack? Yes, bowling balls from ALL companies can crack. Do Motiv Balls crack more than other brands? Nope, they do not based on my experience. I have Motiv balls that were manufactured in 2010 and they are still fine.
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Never had a Motiv ball crack on me. There must be more to the story than we are being told or it's fake news because this person just doesn't like Motiv.
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It’s not fake news, I’ve at least twelve Motiv balls crack on me. And there were few bigger Motiv fans than me at the time.
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The only 2 Motiv's I have had cracked were the Rogues. Right along the bottom of the Rogue logo and then continued into the shell. Seems like the fairly straight edge might be an issue.
(http://Rogue2.jpg)
(http://RogueBlade2.jpg)
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I e bought a lot of Motiv balls over the past 7 years and have had 10 or 12 crack, none around the logo but all were equatorial cracks. Motiv says the reason is lack of use, that that balls are intended to be used.
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I e bought a lot of Motiv balls over the past 7 years and have had 10 or 12 crack, none around the logo but all were equatorial cracks. Motiv says the reason is lack of use, that that balls are intended to be used.
That's a bit annoying Looks like Motiv's saying the balls crack because they sit around too long and aren’t used enough. Kind of weird though that so many cracked in the same spot. Maybe they'll do something about it?