The Motiv Rogue Assassin is the follow up to the Motiv Rogue Blade and features the same Sigma Core. The biggest difference is that the Assassin comes with the same cover off the Jackal Ghost. I drilled my Assassin with the pin under the ring, which is the same layout on the Blade. I was expecting this ball to be a bit smoother in the back and stronger overall. I like my Blade with some surface, so having a solid version with a cover like the Ghost was just what I was looking for.

My first session was on a fresh house shot and I brought out a fresh Jackal Ghost along with the Rogue Assassin. On the fresh, my Ghost was able 3 boards stronger. Being a smoother ball, I found I had more area with the Assassin, and when the lanes broke down, I was able to chase the oil inside and stick with the ball longer. Compared to my Rogue Blade, I was about 3 boards right off my Assassin. My second session was during a local 8-gamer tournament. I started with the Ghost and was able to transition to the Assassin after game 2. I played in the same area and just kept moving in through game 7 before switching to my Venom Recoil.

For league, this would be a great option as the first ball out of your bag. For those with slower ball speeds like myself, I’d say this is just above your benchmark ball. You’ll be able to switch to a Rogue Blade or Venom Recoil with ease once the lanes break down.

Adam Yoshii
MOTIV Bowling & Vise Insert Staff
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