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JustinWi

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The **ALL NEW**Jackal from MOTIV Bowling!
« on: September 22, 2014, 02:40:53 PM »




The Jackalâ„¢ is a power pearl with the unique ability to make an aggressive move in the oil, yet retain energy to continue through the pins with deadly force. Because the Jackalâ„¢ is strong in the mid-lane and retains energy so well for proper continuation, it is a great piece for a wide variety of bowlers.  Obviously, low to moderate rev league bowlers will crush a house-shot with it and tournament bowlers will appreciate the Jackalâ„¢ because it is strong in heavy oil, but doesn’t quit.
- See more at: http://www.motivbowling.com/products/balls/jackal.html

 

suhoney24

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Re: The **ALL NEW**Jackal from MOTIV Bowling!
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2014, 04:06:21 PM »
looks awesome...thinking about ordering one...

Brickguy221

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Re: The **ALL NEW**Jackal from MOTIV Bowling!
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2014, 04:52:28 PM »
The ball looks great and I love that type core, but sadly it only comes in 14-15-16 lb weights and not lighter weights, so people like myself will have to look at something else.  :(
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tommyboy74

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Re: The **ALL NEW**Jackal from MOTIV Bowling!
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2014, 08:05:46 PM »
The ball looks great and I love that type core, but sadly it only comes in 14-15-16 lb weights and not lighter weights, so people like myself will have to look at something else.  :(

I remember reading somewhere that Motiv uses the same cores for their bowling balls in the weight ranges by changing the densities.  If they cannot change the density of the core enough to go in a lighter weight ball (e.g. 12, 13 lbs), then the ball won't be released in that weight.  They didn't want to go with generic cores which is similar to what Storm does in their lighter weights on some balls (14-16 lb Optimus uses the Tri-Sphere core, 12-13 lb uses the Modified Centripetal core).
Current Ball Arsenal
Heavy:
MOTIV Jackal Legacy
MOTIV Mythic Jackal

Med-Heavy:
MOTIV Trident Odyssey
MOTIV Forge Fire
MOTIV Covert Revolt

Medium:
MOTIV VIP ExJ Sigma
MOTIV Sigma Sting
MOTIV Pride Solid

Medium-Light
MOTIV Venom Shock
MOTIV Tribal Fire

Brickguy221

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Re: The **ALL NEW**Jackal from MOTIV Bowling!
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2014, 10:55:59 PM »
The ball looks great and I love that type core, but sadly it only comes in 14-15-16 lb weights and not lighter weights, so people like myself will have to look at something else.  :(

I remember reading somewhere that Motiv uses the same cores for their bowling balls in the weight ranges by changing the densities.  If they cannot change the density of the core enough to go in a lighter weight ball (e.g. 12, 13 lbs), then the ball won't be released in that weight.  They didn't want to go with generic cores which is similar to what Storm does in their lighter weights on some balls (14-16 lb Optimus uses the Tri-Sphere core, 12-13 lb uses the Modified Centripetal core).

Tommy, you are correct that Motiv reduces the densities in their cores to allow them to put the same size/shape cores in their 12-13 lb. balls. I have been told that Lane 1 does this also.

After I had back surgery Oct of 2013, the Dr told me due to my weak and soft bones, that if I didn't drop to 12#, that I would be back for more surgeries, so I dropped to 12#. I checked out all the major ball compnies to see what cores they were using in the light weight balls and found that Brunswick, Columbia, Storm, and Ebonite, all use the same type Generic light bulb shape core in their lighter weight balls. In checking with Motiv, I found they use the same size/shape but less dense cores in their light weight balls in order to maintain as close s possible the same shape moves that their heavier balls make.

Prior to that I was loving Brunswick, but this core thing forced me to switch to Motiv and I haven't regretted it a single day since. Their balls are really strong in the lighter weights.
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tommyboy74

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Re: The **ALL NEW**Jackal from MOTIV Bowling!
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2014, 11:16:58 PM »
You're getting the bang for your buck with Motiv where they will use the regular cores whenever possible and only change the densities.  They're one of the very few brands that will do this.  Combine that with their variety of reaction shapes and performance and IMO Motiv is one of the top brands right now.

Overall, I'm glad that I gave the brand a try a few months ago because I've been really impressed with the reaction shapes and performance. 
Current Ball Arsenal
Heavy:
MOTIV Jackal Legacy
MOTIV Mythic Jackal

Med-Heavy:
MOTIV Trident Odyssey
MOTIV Forge Fire
MOTIV Covert Revolt

Medium:
MOTIV VIP ExJ Sigma
MOTIV Sigma Sting
MOTIV Pride Solid

Medium-Light
MOTIV Venom Shock
MOTIV Tribal Fire