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SVstar34

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Motiv VIP
« on: September 01, 2020, 02:13:23 PM »
Found some information out there on a supplier website, bringing back the Quad fire core which was last used with the Octane series I believe

"To develop the debut pearl edition, we have been working
closely with EJ Tackett to create a special bowling ball that stands apart in
our product line.  For the VIPâ„¢ we are bringing back with one of EJ’s
favorite MOTIV® cores to create angle down lane – the Quadfireâ„¢.  It is
merged with our latest cover technology to create a medium oil pearl that
delivers outstanding length and a very angular backend motion.  Because
this pearl VIPâ„¢ is being developed alongside EJ Tackett it will also bear his
ExJ brand logo."
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Re: Motiv VIP
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2020, 02:58:55 PM »
Was there a good Octane ball? I think the last one was decent but that's an odd choice to bring back and hype up as Motiv's version of the Belmo line.
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Re: Motiv VIP
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2020, 03:39:08 PM »
I loved the Octane Carbon, but it wasn't the Quadfire core. The Octane was okay with a bit of surface, but the stated "box" surface made it too unpredictable.

Bring back the QuadFire!
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Re: Motiv VIP
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2020, 03:45:36 PM »
After thinking about it, I liked the blue Octane also, if I remember correctly it was the Octane Burn. That was a good ball.
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Re: Motiv VIP
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2020, 05:08:03 PM »
EJ loved the Octane. This isn't a shock. As always, knock the shine off the Infusion cover, and reapply polish if needed. I remember watching the Octane videos and liking the motion.
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Re: Motiv VIP
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2020, 12:46:41 AM »
I didn't think that ball looked like anything special when EJ threw it over the summer.
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Re: Motiv VIP
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2020, 06:28:00 AM »
Quote from: Walking E on September 04, 2020, 12:46:41 AM
I didn't think that ball looked like anything special when EJ threw it over the summer.

EJ said he hadn't practiced and the ball didn't matter at all, he wasn't in bowling shape. Give it a little time and we'll see what it's actually like, he loved the Octane, but as we've seen with signature balls from other brands, they aren't always as good as the sum of their parts.
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Re: Motiv VIP
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2020, 11:27:45 AM »
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Re: Motiv VIP
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2020, 06:07:46 PM »
I'm pretty sure I called it. 😎🤘
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Re: Motiv VIP
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2020, 11:36:30 AM »


Coverstock Type: Pearl Reactive
Core Type: Symmetrical
Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium Oil
Reaction Type: Skid/Flip Reaction
X Factor Hook Rating Scale (1-20):15
Radius of Gyration (RG): 2.55 (15lb)
Differential (DIFF): .043 (15lb)
Flare Potential: Medium
Core: Quadfire
Coverstock: Infusion Pearl Reactive
Factory Finish: 5000 Grit LSP
Color: Royal Blue/Raspberry Pearl
Release Date: 10-14-2020
Performance: Mid Performance
« Last Edit: September 11, 2020, 11:40:12 AM by MJS73 »
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Re: Motiv VIP
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2020, 03:18:42 PM »
Motiv claims this is a limited release, BowlersMart.com claims there will be "only about 500" of this made.

Not sure I buy that(but did buy one of the balls), but it got me to thinking, will there be a market for 500 of these?
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Re: Motiv VIP
« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2020, 04:20:10 PM »
Quote from: milorafferty on September 23, 2020, 03:18:42 PM
Motiv claims this is a limited release, BowlersMart.com claims there will be "only about 500" of this made.

Not sure I buy that(but did buy one of the balls), but it got me to thinking, will there be a market for 500 of these?

How many T10LE's were made?
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Re: Motiv VIP
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2020, 05:07:04 PM »
Quote from: scotts33 on September 23, 2020, 04:20:10 PM
Quote from: milorafferty on September 23, 2020, 03:18:42 PM
Motiv claims this is a limited release, BowlersMart.com claims there will be "only about 500" of this made.

Not sure I buy that(but did buy one of the balls), but it got me to thinking, will there be a market for 500 of these?

How many T10LE's were made?

Good question. They sure didn't seem to be a big seller. I still see them for sale and usually not at big mark-up.
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Re: Motiv VIP
« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2020, 06:09:26 PM »
Quote from: milorafferty on September 23, 2020, 05:07:04 PM
Quote from: scotts33 on September 23, 2020, 04:20:10 PM
Quote from: milorafferty on September 23, 2020, 03:18:42 PM
Motiv claims this is a limited release, BowlersMart.com claims there will be "only about 500" of this made.

Not sure I buy that(but did buy one of the balls), but it got me to thinking, will there be a market for 500 of these?

How many T10LE's were made?

Good question. They sure didn't seem to be a big seller. I still see them for sale and usually not at big mark-up.

I believe the Primal Rage LE sold more than the T10 LE.  Personally I love my T10 LE for medium-heavy. 

The VIP is to close to the Supra IMO and overlaps. 
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Re: Motiv VIP
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2020, 07:40:58 PM »
Is this the same core from the QZ1?
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