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2Cruel
« on: June 18, 2012, 12:05:20 PM »


- Color: Black/Blue Pearl All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- INNER CORE: Sinister
- COVERSTOCK: Whiplash Hybrid Reactive
- FINISH: 4000 Grit Wet Sand
- RG: 16#-2.55 15#-2.55 14#-2.57
- RG DIFFERENTIAL: 16#-.050 15#- .053 14#-.053
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- RECOMMENDED LANE CONDITIONS: Heavy Oil
- DESCRIPTION: The 2Cruel has a mean backend reaction that inflicts serious damage in heavy oil. The new Sinister asymmetric core has a higher RG to provide length, and differentials that produce strong track flare. This weapon is then armored with a new Whiplash Hybrid Reactive cover to generate a backend reaction that is absolutely devastating. The average league bowler will totally dominate a fresh house shot using the 2Cruel. Tournament bowlers will see how truly special this ball is on heavy oil shots. In the 2nd and 3rd game, when the heads get beat up and oil moves down the lane, the 2Cruel will be very clean and then unleash devastating power on the backend.

 

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Re: Motiv 2Cruel
« Reply #16 on: August 22, 2012, 09:32:58 PM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 41 ft

Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Likes: Clean down the lane and through the heads; Backend pop; Crushing power hitting the pocket.

Dislikes: None


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Review:

The 2Cruel is the latest high performance ball from Motiv Bowling. What can I say about this ball other than awesome. What I like about the 2Cruel is that reads the lanes well on the fresh and take off like a rocket at the break point in the dry. High rev guy would actually love this ball because they could use this ball on the fresh of a typical house shot, then as the 2nd and 3rd games comes, they can move in and the 2Cruel gets clean through the heads and still has the energy to knock down all 10 pins. For the non high rev guys, this ball would be perfect for you because of how clean the ball goes through the heads. The new 2Curel is recommend fro heavier oil patterns, yet this bowl will be a nice addition to your bag on any given league night. With the new Sinister asymmetric core has a higher RG to provide length and the Whiplash Hybrid Reactive coverstock, the new 2Cruel by motiv will dominate the fresh shot in league and in tournaments on heavier oil.

INNER CORE: Sinisterâ„¢
COVERSTOCK: Whiplashâ„¢ Hybrid Reactive
FINISH: 4000 Grit Sanded
15# SPECS: RG: 2.55, DIFF: .053, MB DIFF: .018

Comments:

After drilling the 2Cruel, I touched the surface with 2 minutes of 4000 polish and ball exceeded my expectations. I felt that on the fresh if gave me a nice look and being a high rev player, I felt that I could use this in league and start on a good note after the 1st game. I notice that as the heads started to get beat up, I moved in and I was amazed on how clean the 2Cruel when through the heads and still had good pop on the backend to kick out the ten pin.


I recommend the 2 Cruel for all bowlers and styles.

John Robertson
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Re: 2Cruel
« Reply #17 on: August 30, 2012, 06:46:59 PM »
The 2 Cruel is an incredible ball on heavy to medium heavy oil patterns. I have not seen any ball create a shape like this with large amounts of oil before the 2 cruel was introduced into the lineup. The hybrid whiplash cover is unreal in oil, especially when there is oil down lane. This ball cuts through the carry down so well for me that I rarely feel over under with it in my hands. The new and improved sinister core never quits going through the pins with its high RG and Diff combination.

I cannot tell you how impressed I am with this combination of new chemistry technology in the whiplash cover and tweaked numbers in the sinister core. Be sure and get yours today if you need a big ball for oil that will definitely not quit down lane!

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Re: 2Cruel
« Reply #18 on: September 12, 2012, 11:39:27 AM »
2 Cruel Review
INNER CORE: SINISTER
COVERSTOCK: WHIPLASH
FINISH: 4000 ABRALON
The 2Cruel has a mean backend reaction that inflicts serious damage in heavy oil.  The new Sinister asymmetric core has a higher RG to provide length, and differentials that produce strong track flare.  This weapon is then armored with a new Whiplash Hybrid Reactive cover to generate a backend reaction that is absolutely devastating.

REVIEW:
I have been able to throw the MOTIV 2 Cruel on a variety of lane conditions including house shots, WTBA Paris 47Ft (Low Volume), WTBA Tokyo 43ft, and PBA Shark 44ft.  You normally don’t think of having a lot of backend reaction higher volume or wet conditions, but the 2 Cruel delivers just THAT!  I am extremely impressed with the angles I am able to play on longer and higher volume patterns.  I have opened several  eyes of peers when they see me hooking the ball back from spots the pattern normally does not allow.  Having that extra backend has also help increase my carry on these longer patterns, those flat tens are now being chopped in half!  This new 2 Cruel is also a monster on typical house shots as well!  The 4000 grit box finish allows for easy length throw the heads which allows this ball to be thrown on a lot of different conditions.  This ball is simply a hook monster on the backend without sacrificing midlane control.  If MOTIV has not won you over yet, then this one will do that for sure!   One of the best balls I have thrown thus far.

Bobby G Middleton Jr
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Re: 2Cruel
« Reply #19 on: September 19, 2012, 03:23:06 PM »
LANE CONDITION:  House

Length:House

Volume: Housse

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):  House

Bowler Stats-Ball Speed 17.5 MPH Rev Rate-App 325 Right Handed PAP-4.75 over, 0 up

The Motiv 2Cruel is designed for heavy oil patterns according to Motv. The ball is as advertised and more for me.  I used a 60 x 5.25 x 30 layout.  The pin is just above my middle finger.  It pushes through the heads on fresh shots, revs up in the mid lanes and makes a strong, nearly snappy move when it sees friction.  Due to the fact that I am somewhat ‘speed dominant’, I was able to shine up the cover and use it on drier conditions without too much issue.

If you use this ball as designed, that is on heavy or long oil patterns, it will be a very effective ball. To throw it on a burnt conditions will require a healthy polish and probably some extra speed. With the 2Cruel Motiv has a piece of equipment to give that Asymmetrical move at the breakpoint.

The Neomark Graphic makes the ball very pleasing to the eye when rolling down the lane
Video coming soon.  :-)


Alan Grobmeier
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