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Title: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
- CORE: Recon
- COVERSTOCK: MOTIVator-X
- FINISH: 4000 Wet Sand/Power Gel Polish
- RG RATING: 16#-2.59, 15#-2.59, 14#-2.61, 13#-2.62, 12#-2.62, 11#-2.69 , 10#-2.75
- RG DIFFERENTIAL: 16#-.018, 15#-.025, 14#-.025, 13#-.030, 12#-.038, 11#-.22, 10#-.10
- FLARE POTENTIAL: 2"+ (Low)
- COVER STRENGTH: 25 (scale 1-100)
- CORE STRENGTH: 47 (scale 1-100)
- BOX FINISH STRENGTH: 10 (scale 1-100)
- Recommended Lane Condition: Light Oil or Short Oil Patterns
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- DESCRIPTION: Plan a controlled strike against the competition with the MOTIV Recon RX1. It features the new Recon inner core and is armored with MOTIVator-X coverstock for a controlled reaction on light oil, or shorter oil patterns.
The Recon core drives the RX1 into the heat of battle. It provides a higher RG to control revs and a moderate differential to smooth out reaction down the lane. The 15# RX1 has an RG of 2.59 and a .025 diff.
The MOTIVator-X cover on the Reconâ„¢ RX1 compliments the core perfectly for attacking light oil conditions. It has a urethane-like reaction to tame friction on the lanes, yet still provides excellent recovery and hitting power.
The factory finish on the Bright Orange RX1 is 4000 wet sand with Power Gel Polish. This finish will provide easy length on light oil.
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: bowlers design pro shop on December 02, 2010, 01:09:17 PM

Another great ball by MOTIV. This ball is fun. I had the chance to use it yesterday on 2 different shots, the fresh THS which is USBC White #2 and the burned up THS. This ball is very clean through the heads and smooth of the dry, no jumping, just smooth.  I only made a 2-3 board change from the fresh to the burned up lanes, pretty impressive. This is a must have for short oil, burned up lanes, or high friction surfaces, the new bowler will benefit as well, especially at this price point. This ball looks great going down the lanes and will make you look great too. I did not include my lay-out as your ball driller will no what to do for you, all bowlers are not created equal.


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David
PBA Member
Member MOTIV Staff www.motivbowling.com
USBC Certified Coach
Bowlers Design Pro Shop
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: joshs on December 02, 2010, 01:22:06 PM
Another great release from MOTIV!!!!

I've thrown this beauty on 3 different patterns so far, house shot, cheetah, and middle of the road.  

This pearl version of the Recon is a great compliment to the orange Recon.  It allows me to play 4/5 boards right with my feet because of the polished box surface and the pearl version of the X cover.  I've punched up 2 silver recons so far.  A 5 5/8 pin up and a 3 5/8 pin down.  The pin up is more skid snap and the pin down is smoother and stronger.  Both the orange and silver recon allow me to play dry and short patterns with better success than other releases because of how easy it gets down the lane.  This silver recon gets down the lane a little further than the orange version, and is a bit more angular (because of the finish/pearl cover).  
If you are looking for a ball for dry patterns, or med patterns for those of you with lots of revs, this is a must have in your bag!  


I've included a short video of these awesome balls thrown on a fresh cheetah pattern.  Hope everyone enjoys!  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ddYuyR07Kk
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"Every Strike brings me closer to my next homerun"
Motiv Regional Staff
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Josh Stephens
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Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: Sikfish on December 02, 2010, 02:34:01 PM
Review for the MOTIV Recon RX1 - Pearl

Stats are in my profile.
Ball Layout:
60 x 4 1/4" x 50 pin down, p2.5 hole, box surface

Surfaces I used this ball on: DBA IQ & Anvilane Gen. 1

House #1 (DBA IQ) & House #2 (Anvilane)- I bowl 2 leagues each at these alleys and they are vastly different as to the caliber of player s you see and lines to the pocket, but the Recon Pearl has been the answer in game 3 when we are bowling a team with some guys in the same area as I. This ball is so clean through the front of the lane will retaining the characteristic high RG backend and carry. So far, 10 pins have not been a issue with this ball as one would think, as is it quite angular for me. If you own a Recon and wish you had that ball, but with about 3 ft. more in length and that great MOTIV hit and carry....this is the ball for you, or if you are looking for a great late block or dry lane ball...period!

Thanks you for reading.
Brian
MOTIV STAFF
www.motivbowling.com
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: mick31 on December 10, 2010, 11:40:35 AM
The Recon Silver RX1 is another in the great line of bowling balls by Motiv made right here in the US of A. This ball features the Recon core found in the original Recon Orange and is wrapped in a very attractive, silver/grey w/black lettering MOTIVator-X coverstock. The core has a RG of 2.59 w/Diff. of .025. This core/coverstock combo is an excellent match for a medium-dry to dry condition ball!

My stats - speed 17-17.5 mph, 12* of tilt, PAP - 5" x 1/2" up. I'm a reformed old school stroker that has worked the last 5-7 yrs. making the necessary changes to be able to play 3rd & 4th arrow . . bowling is always a work in progress. I drilled mine 90x4x60 which put the pin just below my ring finger.
 
This ball is great for broken down patterns and/or short oil patterns!! Gives me excellent length and clean through the heads but a strong, semi-angular move off the pattern. Revs up very nicely.  You can play 15-out-to-6/7 when the TGS is broken down or straight up 5-6-7 when it is fresh and unless your house puts out a big buddle for their THS this ball will come roaring back ripping the pocket.  For more oil I just moved right & played tighter angle up front. Slowed it down alittle & this ball made a surprising move off the pattern. It had a bunch of energy left to get to the pocket. I was very pleased to see that!!

Because of its coloring, any Oakland Raider fan should get this ball just on looks alone!!  If you are in the market for this type of ball, do yourself a favor and give the Recon Silver RX1 a look!!




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Bob "Mick" Michalojko
Colonial Lanes Pro Shop
PBA Member
Motiv Staff Member
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: Kegeler51 on December 12, 2010, 10:07:47 PM
Right hand PAP 5 3/8 +1/4
Rev Rate 300-325
Ball Speed 15.5 pin deck

This is one great looking ball. Drilled the Silver RX1 to be smooth. The pin is in palm 1" above the mid line and the CG kicked out the the right. It would be about 40 X 5 1/2 X 85 dual angle. WT hole P2. This ball is super smooth off the friction. I drilled it like this to play the outside after everything else would react to quickly off the friction. I can play the lanes very straight thru the front. Got to use it in a sport league on Kegels Boardwalk pattern. 35 ft pattern. 2.4 to 1 ratio. I was able to play up 2-3 all night. Great ball for dry or short patterns or once the pattern opens up. With the pearl cover and box finish this ball will definitely push when it sees oil. You can see the reaction I get on a day old house shot at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu25pvfMiIg

Thanks for reading.

Rob Lange
Motiv Staff
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: JoelTRay on December 13, 2010, 07:01:21 AM
Well at first I was a little skeptical about this ball. I went to make my reaction video for it and was crushing the 2 pin non-stop(i'm a lefty). Well that was my mistake for trying to do the video on fresh oil THS.  I was able to throw this on the White 3 pattern for a 762 and also a broken down house shot for 750.

So now I have a great ball for short patterns or broken down patterns. With all the 12 game marathon tournaments coming up this ball is for sure staying in my bag. I can stay towards the gutter and it pushs then gives me enough angle to kick the corners out. This ball is another must have if you have to deal with broken down shots or short sport patterns. So do yourself a favor and get Motivated!

Link to my ball reaction video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJCczYHzhsQ


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Joel Ray
Motiv Program member
Cincinnati, Ohio

www.motivbowling.com
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Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: mrpinblaster2 on December 14, 2010, 11:42:53 AM
MOTIV SILVER PEARL RECON RX1

Coverstock:
The MOTIVator-Xâ„¢ reactive coverstock on the Recon RX1 compliments the core perfectly for attacking light oil conditions. It tames friction on the lanes, yet still provides excellent recovery and hitting power.    

Box Finish: 4000 Wet Sand/Power Gel Polish
The factory finish on the Silver pearl RX1 is 4000 wet sand with Power Gel polish. This finish will provide excellent length on a light oil condition.

Inner Core
It provides a higher RG to control revs and a moderate differential to smooth out reaction down the lane. The RX1 has an RG of 2.59 and a .025 diff (15# ball).

The MOTIVâ„¢ Recon RX1 features the NeoMark graphic, and with all NeoMark graphics, the logo is actually part of the coverstock so it can be sanded, polished, or tuned just like any other performance ball.

Review:
The reaction from this ball is just what Motiv advertises, smooth through the fronts and midlanes then continuous in the back part of the lane. Again this ball is made for short to light oil patterns.
Compared to the Recon RX1 Orange, the Silver pearl RX1 gives you a few more feet in length because of the addition of the Power Gel Polish and pearl cover but you get the similar continuation through the the pindeck.

My recommendations is to use this ball where it shines best and that is very short patterns with very clean backends. Don’t drill this ball weak since the cover is what gets the ball down the lane not the drill pattern. Tip: Drill weight hole off the VAL to increase differential, drill weight hole on VAL to create a less aggressive motion at roll phase.

Ernie Segura
Motiv Seed Program (Michigan)
www.motivbowling.com
USBC Certified Silver Level Coach
36 Certified 300’s
19 Certified 800’s
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: DavidSchroeder on December 15, 2010, 02:38:10 PM
I recently drilled MOTIV's new RECON RX1 Pearl with a 45x5 3/4x45 layout.  This places the pin above my middle finger about 1/2 inch.  Reaction wise, the ball glides through the heads and doesn't begin to read until it reaches the backends.  Once the ball reaches the break point the move is very slow arcing and continuous versus being angular like the original RECON that I have with the same layout.  The pearl provides more length and is smoother off the break point allowing me to control the pocket that much more on dryer conditions.  When I took the ball to the lanes on a fresh PBA Cheetah pattern, I played across the 4 board at the arrows and used 2 as my break point with the pearl. The solid allowed me to be further left. With the original RECON I play 8 at the arrows and use 4 as the break point.  So the Pearl is about 4 boards weaker than the original for me.  This ball is a must have for bowlers looking for a smoother reaction ball to dry surfaces without creating a flippy-type reaction.  

David Schroeder
MOTIV Staff
Turbo Staff
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: aulbyfan on December 16, 2010, 06:38:18 PM
I left the Silver Pearl out of box finish.  I had a 2 inch pin and I drilled it pin down and CG kicked out.  I love this ball so much and it lets me play outside and up the boards and I love to play out there.  I am about 4 boards left with the silver compared to the Orange RX1.

Motiv has come out with another terrific ball and I am so glad to be on staff with Motiv. This ball is for short patterns and for light oil.  So if you need a ball that goes long and is even but still hits hard then the RX1 Silver Pearl is the ball for you.  GET MOTIVATED!!!!!!!!!

Doug Cutler
Motiv Regional Staffer
Vise Staffer
1 PBA Regional Title
www.motivbowling.com
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: Tripperof 4s on December 20, 2010, 01:20:25 PM
I drilled my RX! Silver Pearl with a lenthg/leverage layout, and love the motion this ball makes down the lane when the heads start to break down, and carry down is an issue. Being a "tweener", this ball was a bit squirty through the breakpoint with the box finish, but after lightly hitting it with 2000 Abralon, this ball gave me enough length and recovery to kick out the corner pins when the lanes started hooking earlier and nothing else in the bag stored enough energy.
Overall, this ball is a must in any arsenal for shorter patterns and when the lanes start to fry in the heads.

~Nick Miseno
MOTIV staff member
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If I could get one lucky hit...
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: Motiv Girl on December 27, 2010, 12:25:39 PM
Coverstock-MOTIVator-X Pearl
Core-Recon
Finish-4000 wet/sand with Power Gel Polish
RG-2.59 15 lbs
RG Diff.-0.25 15lbs
Flare-2"

Ball 15lbs 2 oz. ,2.5 oz.top,with a 3'pin.
Drill Pattern-70x45 @4/12"
with a P3  weight hole,2/12" deep,with a 1 1/64' bit,

Lanes-Wood 30 years old,Anvil lanes 15 years old,Pro anvil lanes 2 years old.

The Recon core helps delay the revs,making it easier to get down lane.

The Pearl MOTIVator-X  coverstock which is wet/sanded at 4000 and polished
with MOTIV Power Gel Polish helps get this RX1 through the heads and midlane
with ease.There isn't any sign of the Recon going up at the mids.The RX1 Silver
Pearl gets about two more feet in length than the original RX1.

The Silver Pearl RX1 is a control ball.The control at the backend of the pattern is
just what you need for dry lanes.The motion down the lane is a perfect fit for
dry lanes,short sport patters,and drier side to side fresh house shots.

What the RX1 Silver pearl is not,is a oil ball.Just put it back in the back.
This ball is weak enough to put your favorite strong drilling.The stronger
drilling on such a weak ball is a perfect fit for playing from deeper inside
shots.

Overall:This RX1 is one of the best dry lane balls I have ever thrown.
If you are looking for a control ball for dry lanes,give the RX1 a shot.
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MOTIV GIRL
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: jumhowar on December 27, 2010, 02:56:17 PM
Another entry level ball that just destroys the pins. I originally drilled this ball up to be a spare ball, by putting the pin on my pap, and then drilling a 4" weight hole through the pin to make it legal(Not Recommended to drill through the pin). This ball is a great spare ball and works very well for me in that department. I was surprised however to see that this ball drilled this weak is still awesome on patterns with light oil. I love how these entry level Motiv balls hit the pocket with so much power, compared to other low end stuff I have thrown in the past. This is a must have low end ball for a bowler at any level.

Justin Howard
Motiv Regional Staff
PBA Member

Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: jumhowar on December 27, 2010, 02:56:23 PM
Another entry level ball that just destroys the pins. I originally drilled this ball up to be a spare ball, by putting the pin on my pap, and then drilling a 4" weight hole through the pin to make it legal(Not Recommended to drill through the pin). This ball is a great spare ball and works very well for me in that department. I was surprised however to see that this ball drilled this weak is still awesome on patterns with light oil. I love how these entry level Motiv balls hit the pocket with so much power, compared to other low end stuff I have thrown in the past. This is a must have low end ball for a bowler at any level.

Justin Howard
Motiv Regional Staff
PBA Member

Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: RAMFlEX on December 31, 2010, 10:31:58 PM
LANE CONDITION






Length: 37' or less

 



Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): PBA & Kagel Sport patterns


 



COMMENTS







 

Motiv Recon RX1 Silver Pearl


 


 


Motiv made a winner with the Recon RX1 Silver Pearl. This ball is one of the best light oil balls that I have used. Generally, bowling balls designed for light volume oil are very hard to control with over under reactions.  The control and power this ball has well excited my expectations.  The Recon RX1 will be my weapon of choice when battling on the PBA & Kagel Short Oil Patterns.  Motiv has made a ball that will give me, and any other bowler, the opportunity to win more when the lanes get tougher.  This ball also possesses a powerful and forceful appearance, making it a great intimidator on the lanes. So Let’s Get Motivated!


Ball Specs


35 x 2-3/4” x 30 


Weigh hole on PAP


4000 Wet Sand with Power Gel Polish  


 


Ramon Estrada


PBA Member


Motiv Staff Member


www.motivbowling.com

 


 


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

 

 

 


Ramon Estrada
Motiv Staff Member
WWW.motivbowling.com
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: xman879 on January 06, 2011, 09:59:27 AM
 Recon RX1 Silver

 

Core-Recon


Coverstock- MOTIVator-X Pearl


Finish- 4000 wet/sand with Power Gel Polish


Flare potential- 2-3 inches


 

The MOTIV Recon RX1 Silver is the 2nd release in the Recon series. The Pearl coverstock allows the ball to "smoothly" get through the heads and midlane. The RX1 Silver is a great compliment to the original orange Recon because it offers you alittle more length with less overall hook. This is a very good control ball when the backends are out of control. Like the original Recon, the RX1 Silver works best on drier lanes. This ball is very oil sensitive so keep this one in the bag until there is a wider area of friction on the lanes. You can use a more aggressive layout on this ball because it will allow more movement down the lane.


 The RX1 Silver Pearl is a great addition for your bag when you need a go to ball on older wood lanes OR when the lanes are hooking out of the building.                   








 

Cory

MOTIV Staff Member

www.motivbowling.com

 

 
 
Edited on 1/6/2011 at 9:03 AM
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: Rc Charger on January 08, 2011, 08:17:41 AM
LANE CONDITION

Length:40 ft
 
Volume: N/A

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
THS, Cheetah
 
COMMENTS
  The orange recon was little early where the new silver recon skips the front part of the lane with ease.  I drilled the ball 60 x 4 3/4 x 40, no hole.  The reaction I get is a clean through the fronts and midlane with a controllable backend reaction.  Long as I have clean backends on a THS I can start in the dry with it.  I tested the ball on a shorter pattern as well and the ball rolls great.  Even with the unique core shape the ball hits strong.
The graphix on the ball is remarkable, been asked if I was rolling a blue dot
I recommend this ball for tournament players looking for a dry lane ball or short patterns, I also recommend this ball for slower players looking for a ball to start with.  Another great addition to the Motiv Line
 


Rob Cabello
Motiv Staff
Motivbowling.com
bowlersuniverseproshops.com
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: stwr on January 22, 2011, 08:41:54 PM
LANE CONDITION

Length: 40 ft
 
Volume: medium to light

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): house shot

 
COMMENTS

The  MOTIV Recon RX1 Silver Pearl is a great dryer lane piece of equipment. I  am a very high rev player and I am always standing way to the left side  of the lane, struggling to get the ball through the mid part of the  lane, that is until I drilled the MOTIV Recon RX1 Silver Pearl. This  ball allows me to stay in the dryer part of the lane and get the length I  need to get to the pocket a lot easier. I really like the the way the  MOTIV Recon RX1 Silver Pearl drives through the pins and keeps them low.  The carry with this ball is fantastic. Adding this ball to your arsenal  will make a positive difference......
 
 
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Dislikes: 

 
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
 
 
 

 
Edited on 1/22/2011 at 7:44 PM
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: titletowncards on January 23, 2011, 06:19:53 PM
BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 4"

Ball Weight: 15lbs. 3oz.

 
DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP: 5"

CG to PAP: 4.5"

X Hole (if there is one): None
 

BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: Tweener

Ball Speed: 16-17 mph
 
PAP/Track: High

 
SURFACE PREP

Grit: OOB

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polished
 

LANE CONDITION

Length: 40ft. 
 
Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS

 
BALL REACTION

Length: Long, but does make a mid-lane read.

Back End: Predictable continuous move toward pocket
 
Overall Hook: 3 (1-10)

Midlane Read: Good for a dry lane ball

Breakpoint Shape: Controlled

 
COMMENTS

Likes: Ball does exactly as advertised. Best when used on a drier or broken down shot, I've used in games 2-3 when no one else can get there balls down the lane, makes a great predictable move down on the lane and yet has a strong enough finish to blast the pins, typical Motiv ball.  A great compliment ball to all the aggressive stuff out there.  Check out my video and take a look at what this ball can do, I throw the Motiv Cruel at the end for comparison, it was about 5-6 boards less than my Cruel.

Dislikes: None so far, obviously not the best choice on oil, but can handle up to a medium oil pattern.

 
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiG_dtUN1oI
 


titletowncards
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: Gunny on January 25, 2011, 07:01:26 AM
BALL SPECS

Ball Weight:  14lb 2oz
Top Weight:  2.7oz 
Pin Length:  2.5"

DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP:  2"
CG to PAP:   3"
Dual Angle Layout:   80°x2"x45°
X Hole (if there is one):  7/8" hole, 2" from PAP on VAL
 
BOWLER STYLE

PAP:  5 3/4" x 1"up
Rev Rate:  400+
Ball Speed:  16 mph
  
SURFACE PREP
 
Grit:  OOB
Type (Matte, Polish, Sanded):  OOB
 
LANE CONDITION

Lane Surface:  Brunswick Anvilanes
Length:  39ft.
Volume:  Medium 
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):  THS

BALL REACTION
 
With the Recon Silver Pearl I put my favorite/benchmark layout on it.  The Motiv Recon Silver Pearl is decent through the front of the lanes.  It has a nice midlane read with a medium/smooth arc to the pocket.
 
COMMENTS

Likes:  Very nice smooth roll to the pocket.  I can play closer to the ditch and still hit this ball and will not see a big reaction on the backend.  

Dislikes:  It seems to me the ball is speed sensitive.  A bit slow, and it reads the front and midlane way to early.  I'm chalking that up to the amount of revs I put on the ball.  
 
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
 
 


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Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: MotivJay300 on February 08, 2011, 12:47:01 AM
LANE CONDITION





Length: 39 foot of oil


Volume: 4:2 and 2:1


Type THS:

 




COMMENTS

 



Likes:



This pearl version of the silver Recon is a great. I played tonight bewteen the first and second arrows with the box polished surface finish.  I've drilled the ball at zero with the pin up with no balnce hole.  The pin up is more skid snap and the pin down is smoother and stronger. The silver recon allow me to play the dry outside line on this short pattern with better success.  The silver recon gets down the lane. I bowl in practice two 279's so I thought that I would give it a try today during league practice.  I bowed 267, 237, and 250 for a 754.  I only moved one board to the left the entire night.  A must in your bag!

Dislikes: 



Hard to get to the pocket on heavy oil or long patterns.
 



 


 
Edited on 2/7/2011 at 11:53 PM
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: Big Kahuna on April 15, 2011, 09:47:28 AM
LANE CONDITION





Length:


 39 ft.


Volume:


Medium


Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):  THS

 



COMMENTS


Likes:  This ball does what it says in ball review description...."The MOTIVator-X cover on the Recon™ RX1 compliments the core perfectly for attacking light oil conditions. It has a urethane-like reaction to tame friction on the lanes, yet still provides excellent recovery and hitting power."

I love it when i can still throw this ball on the same line with ease making very little adjustment as the lanes get drier.

I also like the fact that the competetion says that it looks like a "Spare" ball when i pull it out of the bag then I beat them with it.

 


Dislikes: 

 

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS


 

Big Kahuna


The Average Bowler
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Edited on 4/15/2011 at 8:06 AM
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: dna300x on April 20, 2011, 11:55:08 PM
LANE CONDITION

Length: short (<37 feet)
 
Volume: low

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Cheetah, THS

 
COMMENTS

Likes: best dry lane ball on the market. no read of the mid lane, gets down the lane with ease.

Dislikes: anything but dry and short oil will prevent this ball from coming out of the back.
 
This piece is approximately 2-3 boards less than my orange RX1 and has less back end. It is very smooth and controllable. Even more so than my orange Recon. This is a perfect ball for drier patterns, burn squad, fresh short oil such as the cheetah, and for those bowlers who like to stay further right instead of moving deeper on the lane. The silver Recon RX1 enables the bowler to challenge the friction longer than any other ball on the market and it does it gracefully. 

 
DRILLING
 
 My specs are as follows: speed - 19 mph, rev rate - 350 rpm, axis tilt - 10 degrees, PAP - 3 3/8 over, 5/8 up.
 
The layout I used was a 50 x 3.5 x 70 with a hole in the P3 position. 7/8" bit drilled 2.5" deep was used for my extra hole. Surface has been at 4000, 1000/polish with power gel scuff, and is going to be left at 4000 with power gel polish (box finish)
 
 
 
 
 


Darren Andretta
Motiv/Vise Inserts Regional Staff
www.motivbowling.com
Get MOTIVated!
Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: Mappa on June 09, 2011, 06:31:12 PM

I have tried just about every resin ball made for dry lanes from various manufacturers, and the Motiv Recon RX1 is by far the best. It gets through the heads with ease… but a lot of bowling balls do that. What makes the Recon shine is it’s smooth response off friction, and the gradual build up of momentum as it reaches the pins. It almost has a urethane type quality to it, but carry is superior to any urethane ball I’ve used.


I have a high rev rate relative to my ball speed (420rpm, 17mph). I used the Recon almost exclusively at PBA Regionals recently on Viper and Cheetah. What this ball allows me to do is start much closer to the dry than I normally able to, and play straight up the boards. As the patterns broke down, I found that I was able to make parallel moves left with my feet and target, keeping a similar trajectory up the boards. The other high rev guys had to move deeper inside much quicker than I, and play a much more angular approach to the pocket, which led to 2-8-10’s and 4 pins. There are times when a skid/flip reaction is best when the lanes open up, but not in these recent events.  I was able to keep the pocket in front of me, following the oil line as it moved in gradually for entire 8 game blocks – and was able to maintain my higher carry percentage rate.


During the tournaments I had several people ask me what I was throwing – in part because I was able to play a part of the lane that others who have a similar game to mine couldn’t play… and partly because this silver beauty just looks good rolling down the lane!


 


--Kevin Gallagher—


PBA Member


New Motiv Staff Member

 








 

 


Title: Re: Recon RX 1 Silver Pearl
Post by: ACES80 on January 30, 2013, 12:47:57 PM
i threw this ball for the first time monday night 1/28/2013, pin is up and right of ring finger, cg in middle. i like to play the outside to in line, and on our house shot, this ball is better than advertised, the hitting power is awesome. I have a primal tv4 also, when it's too strong i will use the recon. i feel i have a great 1-2 punch and i will never own anything but "motiv".