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Crash7189

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GT1
« on: December 01, 2010, 06:22:05 AM »
Looking to try a motive Ball. My pro Shop guy is trying to talk me out of the GT1 and go to SR2. he said the GT1 rolls up early and Dies. Any Body have this experience. I like lower RG stuff that is why I like the GT1 spec's. Any Comments would be greatly appreciated
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Evening Sun

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Re: GT1
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2010, 02:30:07 PM »
I would have to disagree with your pro shop guy. I recently purchased both the GT1 and SR2 and am very satisfied with both. GT1 is OOB drilled 4x4 pin down with P3 hole, while SR2 is also OOB and 4.5x5 pin next to ring finger. GT1 does indeed roll up early, but has excellent continuation and nice litte pop in the pins. Haven't experienced any "dying," although I will say that the GT1 does require a fair amount of oil in the heads, otherwise it will in fact burn out too soon. The SR2 goes several feet longer than the GT1 with a strong move off the dry. Hard arc I would say. Excellent ball to go to when GT1 checks up too soon. In any case you won't go wrong with any of the Motiv balls.
Hope this helps you a bit.
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charlest

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Re: GT1
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2010, 02:56:55 PM »
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Looking to try a motive Ball. My pro Shop guy is trying to talk me out of the GT1 and go to SR2. he said the GT1 rolls up early and Dies. Any Body have this experience. I like lower RG stuff that is why I like the GT1 spec's. Any Comments would be greatly appreciated


As Evening Sun said/implied, the ST1 is intended for more oil than the SR2, so its cover and lower RG mean it could "roll up" too early for the amount of oil used in your house or where your driller has his place. Your ball speed and the friction created by the lane surface and amount of oil will determine how useful  the GT1 will be for you.

Maybe if you asked your driller why he/she said that, it would better hep you understand what you want/need for the best performance.
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Rc Charger

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Re: GT1
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2010, 03:01:00 PM »
You need to know that the Gt1 has a stronger cover with a weaker core compared to the Sr2.  Thats why the SR2 gets down the lane cleaner and is stronger in the backend.  What reaction are you looking for that would make the ball choice a little easier to suggest, just trying to help.

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Crash7189

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Re: GT1
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2010, 03:32:53 PM »
To All I am Speed dominant 17 to 18 mph with about 350 rpm per cats At Kegel. On a house shot i Try a be around 5,6,7 board. down and in is my  A game. I can circle the lane but that is my B game. I do bowl in a sport league so I try all my equipment in that league. I thought the GT1 might be good for that league.

thanks For your Replies
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charlest

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Re: GT1
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2010, 03:43:26 PM »
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To All I am Speed dominant 17 to 18 mph with about 350 rpm per cats At Kegel. On a house shot i Try a be around 5,6,7 board. down and in is my  A game. I can circle the lane but that is my B game. I do bowl in a sport league so I try all my equipment in that league. I thought the GT1 might be good for that league.

thanks For your Replies


With that ball speed (pretty high), you should be OK with the GT1, but there is also a dependency on the friction or lack thereof provided by lane surface + oil amount. Still a good idea to check with your driller or another local knowledgeable source
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JustinWi

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Re: GT1
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2010, 05:43:34 PM »
Until the Cruel, the GT1 featured the strongest cover from Motiv.  The low differential block was the part that many didn't consider.

Being speed dominant, differential will be your friend.



Do up a 45x50@4".  This will provide a medium transition.  Playing out like you do, you are close to friction so a quick transitioning ball will tend to lose carry as the night goes on.  You will need a hole, but throw it first to determine what placement to use.

If you are happy with the reaction as is, place a P2 hole.  If you wish it to be earlier and smoother, place a P3 hole.  If you want more push, place a P1.


You can also tune with surface.  Box should be adequate given your outside line.



If you need further tweaks or advisement please let me know.
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Shaggy

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Re: GT1
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2010, 06:04:54 PM »
I have a GT1 drilled stacked and another GT1 drilled for length.  Both balls work exceptionally well on medium-light to medium-heavy conditions with proper coverstock preparation.  I use the stacked GT1 to play down and in, and the length GT1 to open up the lanes.  The GT1 is the best Motiv ball I have thrown (GT1, Cruel, TX1, SR2, QZ1).
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kidlost2000

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Re: GT1
« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2010, 06:21:23 PM »
My first ball from Motiv is the GT-1. I have had it a little over a month and love it.

I went with a 65 x 2.75 x 45 layout with a P2 weight hole. I wanted a more control reaction and the ball is money.

For me it is very clean through the fronts with a nice medium arc on the backends. This is for when I'm playing up the boards and not trying to hook the ball a lot. As the lanes break down I can move in and the ball is a beast. It is still clean through the heads, just stronger on the backends.

I would have no fear of this ball reving early and dying.(but I'm not trying to sell you a bowling ball)
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dark_rising76

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Re: GT1
« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2010, 07:54:08 PM »
GT1 was also my first Motiv ball and it picks up early on the midlane but was very smooth. I liked it playing down and in on the 10 or 12 board but with my lower rev rate it was harder to throw it from inside the 18 board to about the 5. Personally, I liked it better without the polish and sanded it to 1000 or 2000 grit. The GT1 and SR2 are going to give you different looks on the lanes and will both have it's pros and cons depending on your style. The question that you may want to ask yourself is "what am I missing in my arsenal" or "what type of ball reaction is helping or hindering my game?"
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LordWalrus

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Re: GT1
« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2010, 10:09:11 AM »
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... he said the GT1 rolls up early and Dies. Any Body have this experience.


Nope. My GT1 has never died on me like you describe. Just the opposite, actually it never quits.
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Re: GT1
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2010, 06:40:36 AM »
+1000 to Lord. Mine is drilled RICO and it never, ever quits.....
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