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BuddiesProShopcom-Chris

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Motiv - SX1 and TX1 mini review
« on: December 22, 2008, 03:05:06 PM »
Comparing the Motiv SX1 and TX1: Layout on both balls (4 ½ x 3 ½ ) – 29/32 Balance Hole, 2 ¼ inches deep (until I tapped the inner most core) – Hole 2 inches down VAL

The SX1 has the earliest and smoothest roll of both balls. The SX1 performed its best in box finish when the lane condition was fresh. In box finish this ball had a tendency to struggle with carry down. We then scuffed the ball with a 1000 Abralon Pad. This increased the total hook of the ball by 10 boards and allowed the ball to overcome its apparent box finish struggle with carry down.
The TX1 for me is the hidden gem. This ball does not roll as early as the SX1 but still has a nice read in the midlane and a strong continuous arc thru the pins. I bowled on a fresh house shot and then bowled on  lanes that had not been stripped in 3 days. I did not expect much out of the ball on the beat-up lanes but the ball was amazing. I was able to back out the ball and play straighter. The TX1 cleared the spotty fronts and finished nicely thru the spotty backends.

A couple of other notes on the Motiv equipment: If you are looking for balls with slower oil absorption rates then these are the balls for you.  Do to the slower oil absorption rate you will not get that flippy backend reaction like you do from other brands. Both balls produced about 4-5 inches of flare.  

A video review is coming soon.    

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Re: Motiv - SX1 and TX1 mini review
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2008, 11:24:48 PM »
any success with them on sport/pba conditions?  Which one is the most controllable?

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Re: Motiv - SX1 and TX1 mini review
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2008, 11:32:10 PM »
Rolled an SX-1 tonite with a strong layout I could use these on flatter conditions as they roll not skid snap.  More to come.  Shall I say so far I like what I see.  

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Re: Motiv - SX1 and TX1 mini review
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2008, 12:04:32 AM »
Looking forward to seeing a video review.
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KingofKings696

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Re: Motiv - SX1 and TX1 mini review
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2008, 05:27:31 PM »
How does the total hook from these balls compare to say the VG, Cell pearl, maxx zone and the other heavy hookers. I ask only on the basis that the above from what Ive heard are too strong for me...

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Re: Motiv - SX1 and TX1 mini review
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2008, 05:13:49 AM »
I see Chris posted both his video's SX1 and TX1 on youtube.com.  Thanks Chris!
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Re: Motiv - SX1 and TX1 mini review
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2008, 02:44:48 PM »
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I see Chris posted both his video's SX1 and TX1 on youtube.com.  Thanks Chris!
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TX1 video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wf0xzz1IMw

SX1 video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knsyrmIkMz0
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