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The QZ2 is the 3rd release of the MOTIV QZ series of balls. The Quadfire core combined with the MOTIVator-Z-cover has produced another hit. The QZ2 provides a strong but controllable reaction on light to medium oil patterns. The factory finish between the series of balls allows you to explore a wider range of entry angles to the pocket without sacrificing your hitting "power".
I drilled my QZ2 with a pin under layout, OOB surface with a 2-3 pin. The smooth clean length through the front of the lane allows you to make smaller adjustments as you chase the "shot". Compared to my QZ1 (red), that is drilled up with the exact same layout, my QZ2 allows me to play the drier part of the lane a lot longer before I am forced to switch to a less aggressive ball. They both compliment each other very well and will give most bowlers that one-two punch they are looking for in the MOTIV line of balls for medium to light oil patterns.
MOTIV has did it again......This is a ball that I would recommend that every bowler have in their bag for when the time is just right!
Edited on 12/30/2010 at 4:01 PM
Edited on 12/30/2010 at 4:03 PM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length:3 in pin
Starting Top Weight: 2 3/4
Ball Weight: 15
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 4 3/4
CG to PAP: 45x 4 3/4x 35
X Hole (if there is one): hole on pap
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate:300
Ball Speed: 16
PAP/Track: 5 over 1/8 up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: oob
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):
LANE CONDITION
Length: 40, 39
Volume: N/A
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
THS, Kegels Middle of the road
BALL REACTION
Length: Longest in the QZ series
Back End:
Overall Hook:
Midlane Read:
Breakpoint Shape:
COMMENTS
Likes: Love the color combination, I really liked the purple and the red the now the Blue fits where Motiv has been lacking, Longer stronger reaction in the mid performance category. The QZ2 reminds me of my TZ3 but slightly weaker in the backend of the lane due to overall core strength.
Had great success playing up the lane Kegels Middle of the Road pattern with this ball. Ball just floated through the heads and gave me all the hook I needed to get back to the pocket without over reacting in the backend.
House patterns, I have had good look playing the track but liked the reaction better once the lane burns up so I can get in a little deeper.
Overall the ball looks and rolls great, a afforable entry that shouldn't be overlooked.
Rob Cabello
Motiv Staff
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LANE CONDITION
Volume: unknown
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
Likes: Very clean through the front, predictable back end reaction, doesn't go sideways
Dislikes: can be over/under on heavier volumes, but this wasn't the ball's intent anyway.
I am most likely to use this piece when the fronts begin to burn up and I am having a hard time getting stronger core/covers to retain energy. This ball will probably not even be a factor on heavier/longer patterns as this is not what I drilled it for. I ideally see this piece shining in the later rounds and burn squads of any medium to short patterns. It will also be really good for the fresh light volume shots I encounter. Lastly, this ball is phenomenal on your typical house shot esp. if you prefer to play more closed, direct angles. You can stay in the track area and keep your moves simple and to a minimum. You may need to sand this ball to 1000 grit and re-apply polish if you like playing a little deeper. This is attributed to the ball being a little sensitive to oil when in its box finish, this is common on most THS where there is a puddle in the middle of the lane.
DRILLING:
I lay out my equipment using dual angle layouts. My axis point is 3 3/8 over and 5/8 up. my axis tilt is 10 degrees, ball speed is 18 mph, and my rev rate is in the 350 rpm range.
That being said the layout is 50 x 4.5 x 70 with no extra hole. I also "dusted" the cover stock with a used 2000 abralon pad to break the polish just a little bit.
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