Sigma Sting - #Strikeupabuzz

The original Sigma Tour was my initial MOTIV piece drilled as a MOTIV Staffer. The NEW Sigma Sting represents a different reaction despite using the popular Fusion Pearl Cover combined with the reliable constant motion of the Sigma Core.

Although the Sigma Sting uses the Fusion Pearl Cover, I wouldn’t characterize the ball as having an angular motion. Even with the low RG (2.47) core, it still gets plenty of length with the out of box surface (1500 Wet Sanded/Polished). This time the #redball cover provides a very continuous motion that makes the Sigma Sting very distinct.

In comparing the Sigma Sting to MOTIV’s previous release the Cruel Intent, the Sigma Sting doesn’t provide as much over all hook. For me the Cruel Intent allows me to play further in and exits the pattern more forward than the Sigma Sting. Next, the Tribal is much cleaner and has a much more pronounced backend compared to the Sigma Sting. You can see in my video how each ball actually differs and will notice how different the shape is for each ball.

I currently have two Sigma Stings, one pin up and another pin down. The pin down Sigma Sting is noticeably earlier and stronger overall as it should be. The pin up is obviously cleaner and stronger downlane, but the similarity between the two is that they both see the same continuation throughout the roll phase.

This will be a benchmark ball for anyone, both of mine are still benchmark balls even with the different layouts. The Sigma Sting it is plenty of ball to throw on the fresh, but is clean enough and can corner with deep angles on a lighter or broken down conditions without over reacting. I have thrown it on several occasions on different patterns and I know we can all tell right away how much we like a ball, well this one is sooooo good!

MOTIV/Boom Apparel/Turbo Staff Member
Mike Magolan

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COMMENTS

Likes:     MOTIV Sigma Sting

    My Information-
    Right-handed / Ball Speed-15mph average/ Rev Rate-300-325 rmp’s average
    Axis Rotation-45 degrees/Axis Tilt-15 degrees/PAP-5” over and 1” up

    Layout of ball tested-80* x 50* @3 1/4” P-2 X-hole

    Lanes tested on-14 year old Anvilane lanes. With a 42’ blended house shot.

    Color- Black/Gold with Orange and White logos.
    Coverstock- Fusion Pearl Reactive
    Core –Sigma
    Factory Finish-1500 grit sanded/with MOTIV Power Gel Polish
    Flare Potential-Medium
    RG-2.47 15lbs. Diff.-.047 15lbs.

    Opening Thoughts

    The basics on the MOTIV Sigma Sting : MOTIV has finally put a pearl coverstock on the popular Sigma core. The ball is a fairly medium revving ball ,that gets good length through the heads with a long and continuous movement to the pins. It is the longest continuation I have ever seen from a MOTIV ball. Lengthwise it compares to the Thrash Frenzy but more aggressive at the breakpoint. and more continuous.

    The Sigma Sting fits somewhere between the Primal Rage and the Thrash Frenzy.
    One of the nicest things about the Sigma Sting is that it performs well on such a wide variety of conditions .And works well for a lot of styles.


    The Sigma Sting has all the features that make a ball great. It is predictable and keeps you in control of your breakpoint. It has a strong enough movement that is arcing and continuous without being uncontrollable. Yet strong enough to allow bowlers to open up the lane.

    In 2011 MOTIV produced one of the best control balls ever.The Sigma Tour.It was one of the most predictable balls made.
    Now MOTIV has updated the Sigma line with the Sigma Sting. They took the popular Sigma core and wrapped with the Fusion Pearl Reactive coverstock.

    On the oil,a condition that that you would think wouldn’t be a strong suit for the Sigma Sting,it performed very well.With the heavy oil in the fronts and the fresh backends,I saw nothing but positive things. It navigated the heads with ease and turned up the revs late in the midlane ,showing no sign of squirt or jump at the breakpoint.When it encountered the dry at the breakpoint,it never overreacted,it just went into it’s long continuous movement to the pins. The breakpoint was always predictable.The ball reacted to the way the bowler rolled it.
    When the heads got spotty and the carrydown became evident, it just took a simple move left to adjust for the angle to the pocket.

    On the blend and breakdown condition,I still had plenty of oil in the heads left ,but could now bounce it of the dry downlane without overreaction.This is where the longer continuation helped.I never had any fear it wouldn’t recover.I now could confidently use the length of the ball to get it through the heads and around the pattern without fear of it burning up to early and hitting weak.The pin carry was still good.

    When the lanes became fried and the heads were gone and the pattern blown up,it was time to put up the Sigma Sting,and pull out the light bulb core of the Tribal.
    The Sigma Sting is very user friendly for all styles.The power player will be able to use drilling and surface to get even more length so the ball can use it’s powerful,yet predictable backend movement.

    The Tweeners will be able to increase their hook potential at the breakpoint,but still allow them to play more down the boards.Yet still have a ball to help them open up the lane.

    And the Straighter and speed dominate style players will be able to drill it up stronger and still stay in their comfort zone.And have a little more hit and carry from the outside angles.

    The Sigma Sting is not the strongest ball in the MOTIV line, but it is a ball that will allow you to go to it with confidence.
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    MOTIV GIRL
    Angela Wilt : MOTIV Staff Member
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PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3PCk6rxlXI&feature=c4-overview&list=UU_2ZSqtQbgu2njd261rXHaA

Lane pattern:  Seoul
Drilling:  Pin up above bridge

The Sigma Sting is one of those balls that once you start throwing it you will have a hard time putting it down.  The Sting has decent length and loves to start to rev up in  the mid-lane with great movement through the pins.  The Sting has quickly become my benchmark ball as I can use it on most patterns.  What I love the most of the Sting is its ability to open the lane patterns up and find its way to the pocket.
 

The Sigma Core really put MOTIV on the map a few years ago when it first came out. Due to the core’s versatility and predictability the original Sigma Tour was the “Go To” ball on tough tournament conditions for competitive bowlers. MOTIV took this popular, proven core, and paired it with what most would say is the most successful cover to date (Fusion Pearl Reactive – first seen on the Primal Scream) and you have the best of both worlds.

I drilled my Sigma Sting with my favorite layout, 60* x 5” x 40*.  I am a somewhat rev-dominant player, with a rev rate of 400, and a launch ball speed of about 18mph. The first thing I noticed is that the Sting was stronger than I was originally anticipating. In fact, for me, the Sting hooked 3 to 5 boards more than the Primal Rage (The Redball). The difference was in the mid-lane read. The Sting picks up earlier and has more continuation through the back portion of the lane. This difference is no due to the low RG Sigma Core.

Here is a video where I compare the Sigma Sting to several other MOTIV bowling balls on the 39 foot WTBA Seoul Pattern.


The Sigma Sting is a perfect compliment to the other recent MOTIV releases. Even though it has the same cover as the Cruel Intent, Tribal and Primal Rage, the shape of the hook is completely different. This is just what you want – bowling balls that go through the pins in different ways to optimize your carry percentage.

For me the best time to use the Sigma Sting is when I’m looking to blend out the pattern a bit. When the back-ends are a bit unpredictable, the Sting gives me my best look. The tougher the pattern, the more play my Sigma Sting sees. I am able to control the pocket really well on fresh oil with this ball as it seems to stay in the pocket zone longer than the other balls in my arsenal. When I need to make a big jump inside and open up my angles, I’ll switch to my Tribal or Rage.

--Kevin Gallagher—
    PBA Member
    MOTIV Staff

Ball Specs:
Motiv Sigma Sting
Pearl Reactive
4000 Grit Sanded
Ball Specs: Symmetric Core
Layout 65 x 3.75 x 30

Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 4.75 Over 1/4 up
Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50.
Speed off hand 18

Review:
The New Motiv Sigma Sting is a fantastic ball that will fit a huge range of styles and lane conditions. This ball will be a great, strong benchmark ball for the newer competitive bowler or fill a nice slot in an arsenal. The ball is angular but predictable and hits extremely hard. The Sting fits between my Rage and Tribal in hook and motion. The ball comes with a 4000 grit surface, and to me seems to be a good choice to match the core. We have not polished one yet because everyone has been so happy they are afraid to change anything. I am confident a polished surface would work great on the Sting if you wanted more length and angle. There have been other balls with this cover that we have polished and the motions were very good. The Sting hits very hard and if you have seen my ball motion video you will see an amazing move at the breakpoint that my lower rev rate is not used to. This is a ball that anyone who had the original Sigma Tour was looking for. I feel Motiv will keep this ball in the line for a long time but you don’t want to wait on getting one. The Sting is just too good.
The latest releases from Motiv have been incredible and I can’t wait to see what is coming next!

Summary:
The Sigma Sting is a long awaited ball for anyone
that had the original Sigma Tour.
A great fit between the Rage and Tribal
Will cover a large range of styles and conditions.
A must have from Motiv.

Glenn Wendel
PBA Member
Motiv Staff
Turbo Staff
Video Link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBunOe_oqJc

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Bowler Specs:
Right Handed
Ball weight 15lbs.
P.A.P. 4 1/2 right and 1/8th up
Ball Speed on monitor: 15.5 to 16mph
Rev Rate: 375+
Rotation: Med
Tilt: Med/High

Ball Layout:
70  X   4"  X  65
Used O.O.B. Surface only. 1500 polished

Conditions:
Both High friction AMF and Med friction AMf Surfaces
39' medium oil house condition
41' light/medium oil house condition
32' PBA Wolf Pattern (durring South Regional Tournament)
Really broken down 39' house pattern.

Review:
Ok, this is what I was looking for to compliment my Primal Rage.  I drilled it exactly the same as my Rage and kept the surfaces the same as well.  I got exactly what I thought I would get.  An earlier, more continuous version of my Rage.  The super clean cover is wrapped around a super LOW RG core.  This means all the energy is saved for end of the oil pattern.  It just hooks so hard off the spot.  Unlike the Rage, you do not have to worry about throwing it through the breakpoint.  The Sting begs to be thrown hard!  I have still not changed the cover and found it to be the best benchmark ball I have ever thrown.  From 32' flood to a house shot that hasn't been oiled for days, you can find a way to use the Sing with a little versatility in your own ability. In contrast to the Rage, the Sting didn't kick the corner pins out as well but I didn't really need the help because it usually was a "10 in the pit" type of strike when it hit pocket.  However, I would much rather use the Primal Rage when the lanes were wide open.  The Sting was a bit too strong when the oil wasn't as fresh.  You can use it but it meant moving way left and not giving up the pocket.  That is generally not as fun as throwing the Redball at the ditch and watching the pins fly everywhere.

Conclusion:
The Sting is the ball you want first out of your bag!  I recommend a Low RG drilling to go along with the Low RG core.  Using a "pin down" layout will take full advantage of all the power the Sting has to offer.  This is a must have for Motiv fans but should be a top contender if you are looking to add your first MOTIVated ball into your arsenal.

LANE CONDITION

Length: 41

Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Review:

The Sigma Sting is the latest release from Motiv Bowling. The new Sigma Sting brings together one of the best cores and coverstock that Motiv has ever produced and what turned out was a benchmark ball that everyone will love. The Sigma Sting provides great length and a smooth angular backend motion that continues through the pins and does not stop. The Sigma Sting is built by the award winning Sigma core and the Pearl Fusion Coverstock and what you get is a striking machine. What these to do is make the Sigma Sting a perfect ball for any league bowlers because of the angular backend motion that’s not too jumpy and has the most continuation out of any ball Motiv has ever made.

INNER CORE -     Sigma
COVERSTOCK -   Fusion Pearl Reactive
FINISH1 -           500 Grit / Power Gel Polish

Comments:

Most of my friends know that the Sigma Tour is what got me to really look at Motiv. It was arguably the best ball I have ever thrown until I got the Sigma Sting in my hand. The Sigma Core if one of my all time favorite cores because it retains its energy so much while in motion down the lane that the stored energy will just complete destroy the pins once it hits its breakpoint. I love every time I throw the Sigma Sting because it is exactly what it’s labeled to do, be a great benchmark ball for bowlers and a true house shot killer. I can’t say enough how good this ball is other than you have to get one and see for yourself. The Sigma Sting is and will be your go to bowl when you get in trouble on any shot.

Likes – Everything about this ball

Dislikes – None

I recommend this ball for all types of bowlers; you won’t be disappointed on the performance of this ball.

Motiv Staff Player,
John Robertson
www.motivbowling.com