Description:The Venom Panic is the 4thinstallment in the Venom series and again placed in the lower mid-price range. It is the first Venom to feature a pearl coverstock around the Gear Core. It has the NEW Turmoil MFP (Medium Friction Pearl) coverstock.
Reaction:The Venom Shock is one of my favorite balls EVER drilled. In fact I only brought 4 balls to Reno last year for USBC’s and 2 of them were Venom Shocks (In addition to a Covert Revolt and Artic Sniper). With that being said to be able to have a cleaner and faster responding version is nothing short of amazing. The Venom Panic hasn’t disappointed me…even with lower RG Gear Core it doesn’t seem to lack length but,it picks up in just the right spot to create great entry angle when the Venom Shock is too shallow. The Venom Panic has great continuation as well as that great carry that the Venom Shock is known for. My pin-up Venom Panic (40X5X45) provides just the right amount of length with a very strong motion down lane. My pin-down Venom Panic (70X4X60) provides a more even shape showing more strength sooner than later.
Comparisons:It’s very clear in the differences between the Venom Shock and Venom Panic. The Venom Shock clearly starts up sooner and doesn’t respond as fast to friction, I think it’s only stronger due to the difference in surface. The Tribal Fire is definitely cleaner throughout the lane with less overall hook potential. Last, the Revolt Vengeance reads the lane sooner with a more gradual shape down lane, giving it more hook potential. I also did a quick surface adjustment to the pin down Venom Panic, it was noticeably earlier and smoother as well as pushed me on top of the Venom Shock line. I did feel that it took away from the intended purpose and for me will best suited at the box surface.
Summary: It’s really unbelievable the quality of product and the hook potential MOTIV continues to put out with the price point on this line of balls. With that being said, I think this will be making the bag for USBC’s this year in Reno.
Mike Magolan
MOTIV/Turbo/Boom Apparel Staff Member