When you are looking for a benchmark ball, you are looking for a ball that will help you read the lanes. You are looking for a ball that can be the staple in your arsenal and build around it... Well, the Motiv Pride is perfect ball for the job.

The Pride is not earlier and is not angular either. It provides the perfect balance of a strong, but controllable backend motion. It is the ball that will tell you whether you need more shape down the lane or if you need a smoother reaction.

The Pride is smooth and predictable. I can play more tighter angles with it and the ball has a consistent reaction from shot to shot or I can jump in and open up my angles and the Pride still provides plenty of recovery at the backend.

This ball is so versatile that it can easily be used as the first ball out of the bag, while it also is a great complement to other balls because the Pride works well from different angles and on different oil conditions.

Rev dominant players will be able to open up the lane and swing it to watch it come back, while speed dominant players will have no trouble seeing great continuation when playing straighter.

I know the term "benchmark" has been used a lot in the bowling industry and every brand claims to have the best benchmark ball in their lineup. I have been bowling for 10 years and trust me, the Pride is the best benchmark ball I have ever used.

This ball is definitely a must.