Author Topic: MOTIV (Read 11947 times)

scotts33 · « **on:** December 14, 2008, 09:41:14 PM »

I am going to get a new MOTIV ball but not sure if it will be the TX-1 or SX-1. Depends on what they send to my driller. He bought a case and should see them mid to end of this week.

So, my question is copied from charlest's post in mainzer's GX-1 topic. I and many others I believe would like to know.

I am curious about its traits:

What type of ball is it?
What amount of oil does it handle?
What type of ball reaction does it have with a "normal" or average drilling?
How does it take to surface changes?
Does it stay flippy if polished?
Does it become arc-like if sanded or does it stay flippy?
How reliable is the coverstock?
Does it take to rejuvenation"
How fast does it absorb oil?
Does it still hook strongly if it doesn't absorb oil?
How flexible is the core?
Is it low RG or high RG?
How well does the cover and the core match up?
Does it match up for high rev bowlers OR low rev bowlers?
etc.

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Scott

Zef Olantar · « **Reply #31 on:** January 26, 2009, 11:54:35 PM »

As a Pro Shop owner / operator, I'm always looking to try new equipment. I've had some wonderful conversations with Jeanne Peterman at Motiv, and received my 16# SX1 & TX1 about two weeks ago. Not only are they two of the best looking balls on the market, man do these balls PERFORM. Bar none, these are two of the most consistent balls I've ever owned. As Scott Hewitt mentioned in this thread, you won't get a huge skid / snap reaction out of either one of these balls. Here in Winnipeg, we bowl on a medium to heavy condition and these balls are just amazing. During the course of the night, I use the SX1 for the first 2 games and the TX1 for the last two games. My SX1 is drilled stacked with the pin 4" from my PAP and the CG 3 1/2" from my PAP. The TX1 has the pin above the ring finger with a pin to PAP distance of 5" and the CG is kicked out 2" with a balance hole on my VAL, 2 1/4" below my PAP. The SX1 & TX1 is a great 1-2 punch for me that covers all 4 games. Makes my ball selection very easy and predictable. The only thing that I've found to be a minor issue with the balls is the coverstock, which doesn't bite as well as others when you encounter "carrydown", but that's minor for me since I'm always fighting with balls that hook too much! I can see that these coverstocks will be more durable than others, and that will be a huge plus in maintaining the balls original reaction.

Compliments to Scott Hewitt and everyone at Motiv!
Also, a huge "Thanks" to Jeanne for the outstanding Customer Service!!

Keep up the great work! Looking forward to future releases as I'm getting them ALL!

All I can say is "Get MOTIVated, folks! 'Cause if you're not, you're missing out on a ball reaction that truly no other ball company duplicates!"

The SX1 & TX1 hit like 10 men battling for the UFC Heavyweight title, but are more forgiving than your grandmother!

What more could you ask for?

CHEERS!

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George Pichl
PRO SHOP 300
Winnipeg, Manitoba
CANADA

pro shop guy · « **Reply #32 on:** January 28, 2009, 07:53:36 PM »

shortest way to describe these:

roll like urethane, hit & carry like reactive.

scotts33 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 29, 2009, 05:24:37 AM »

quote:
shortest way to describe these:

roll like urethane, hit & carry like reactive.

Good description psg!

I'm really liking the use of the SX1 on fresh and TX1 as next ball under.
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Scott

jls · « **Reply #34 on:** February 05, 2009, 10:46:14 AM »

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What happened to the GX1 they were supposed to put out in January?

Edited on 1/28/2009 8:45 PM

That ball has been cancelled. It is actually being re-named. They decided to change the specs: on that ball. So they had to re-name it.

I think it might be the GP-1.

Not sure when it will be out.
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jls

jls · « **Reply #35 on:** February 10, 2009, 02:44:57 PM »

Motiv has a polish and a cleaner coming out for their line of balls.

It will be in a 16oz bottle and will probably sell for under $10.

Sounds pretty good comapared to all those little 4oz and 5 oz bottles the other companies have out

Due in march
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jls

Spider Ball Bowler · « **Reply #36 on:** February 10, 2009, 04:17:10 PM »

I just got my TX-1 today. It's a really good looking ball, and I hope it performs as well.

The thing I like the most about it is the fact that the box says:

Made in Muskegon, MI U.S.A.

15 1 oz, 3.6 oz tw, 3-4" pin.

Thinking about putting a standard label drill, pin left of the ring, cg in the center of grip.

Very cool looking ball!
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Ahhh Disco Biscuits!

Zef Olantar · « **Reply #37 on:** February 10, 2009, 06:05:10 PM »

Spider Ball Bowler, don't be afraid to put a strong layout on this ball. I have the TX1 and the SX1, and they are NOT big hooking balls. (please read my reviews on the balls) Both balls are awesome, but are nothing like other reactives on the market. Stacked leverage is a great layout for both of the Motiv balls. They'll give you a urethane+ type reaction with the hitting power of a high end reactive.

Best of luck......I know you'll love the ball.
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George
Pro Shop 300
Winnipeg, Manitoba
CANADA

scotts33 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 10, 2009, 09:43:03 PM »

Drill it strong!
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Scott

Spider Ball Bowler · « **Reply #39 on:** February 12, 2009, 05:27:18 PM »

Hey guys, just dropped off my TX-1 to have drilled. Went with the leverage 3 3/8 drill on it.

Can't wait to pick it up!

I'll post my results when I get a chance to throw it.
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Ahhh Disco Biscuits!

Artimust · « **Reply #40 on:** February 12, 2009, 06:55:54 PM »

My friends shop is brining in some TX-1's and SX-1's, and I am pretty interested in trying one of them out. Leaning towards the TX, but we'll see what I end up with in a week or so.

Artimust · « **Reply #41 on:** February 17, 2009, 01:15:35 PM »

Hey Spider Ball, did you get a chance to throw your TX-1 yet? Opinion?

jls · « **Reply #42 on:** February 17, 2009, 03:17:15 PM »

quote:
quote:
Spider Ball Bowler, don't be afraid to put a strong layout on this ball. I have the TX1 and the SX1, and they are NOT big hooking balls. (please read my reviews on the balls) Both balls are awesome, but are nothing like other reactives on the market. Stacked leverage is a great layout for both of the Motiv balls. They'll give you a urethane+ type reaction with the hitting power of a high end reactive.

Best of luck......I know you'll love the ball.
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George
Pro Shop 300
Winnipeg, Manitoba
CANADA

someone was telling me that these are more urethane than reactive, is this true?

Don't know for sure, but they do indeed roll smooth like urethane, yet they do hit more like reactive. Just started stocking them last week. So far the feedback has been good.
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jls

Spider Ball Bowler · « **Reply #43 on:** February 17, 2009, 03:23:12 PM »

Hey guys, I actually just picked up the TX-1 on Sunday and since we're bowling in the city tournament I have only thrown it for three shots in practice, so it would be hard for me to really talk about how it is yet.

From what I could see in those 3 shots was the ball looks pretty cool going down the lane, and it hooks, but it's not a hook in the box.

I might have more of a chance to throw it tonight and if I did, I'll report more later.
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Ahhh Disco Biscuits!

Zef Olantar · « **Reply #44 on:** February 17, 2009, 06:04:50 PM »

quote:
quote:
Spider Ball Bowler, don't be afraid to put a strong layout on this ball. I have the TX1 and the SX1, and they are NOT big hooking balls. (please read my reviews on the balls) Both balls are awesome, but are nothing like other reactives on the market. Stacked leverage is a great layout for both of the Motiv balls. They'll give you a urethane+ type reaction with the hitting power of a high end reactive.

Best of luck......I know you'll love the ball.
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George
Pro Shop 300
Winnipeg, Manitoba
CANADA

someone was telling me that these are more urethane than reactive, is this true?

This is true to a point......the control of urethane yet hitting power of a reactive. The only thing is these coverstocks (the same on both balls) are not very porous and therefore don't like carrydown as much as some of the soaker reactives that are out there now......but, if you bowl on dry backends with minimal carrydown, these balls are KILLERS! And, time will tell, but I'm expecting much longer lifespans out of this coverstock than all the others on the market because they don't absorb nearly as much oil, if any!

Definitely worth a look! CHEERS!

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George
Pro Shop 300
Winnipeg, Manitoba
CANADA

Spider Ball Bowler · « **Reply #45 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:34:46 PM »

Hey guys I'm going to take my TX-1 to the lanes today and make a short video for you all to enjoy

Should be fun and I'll post it when I return.

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Ahhh Disco Biscuits!

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