Author Topic: Sigma Tour (Read 21920 times)

admin · « **on:** December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »

High Performance
- COLOR: Black
- INNER CORE: Sigma
- COVERSTOCK: Atomix Reactive
- FINISH: TBD
- FLARE: 4"+
- LENGTH: 14 (projected rating)
- HOOK: 51 (projected rating)
- Backend: 16 (projected rating)
- RG: 16#-2.46 15#-2.47 14#-2.51 13#-2.57 12#-2.63
- RG DIFFERENTIAL: 16#-.044 15#- .047 14#-.040 13#-.032 12#.024
- RECOMMENDED LANE CONDITION: Medium Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- DESCRIPTION: The Sigma Tour unites the demands of our professional bowlers with the expertise of our creative engineers. The pros asked us to maximize the proven Sigma core with a new coverstock and to add length and create a stronger backend motion with continuation. MOTIV engineers delivered. Introducing the Sigma Tour with Atomix Reactive technology.

mick31 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 27, 2011, 07:50:32 AM »

LANE CONDITION

Length: 41' THS & 40' Sport

Volume: 20 mL (THS) & 26 mL (Sport)

COMMENTS

With all the new balls that come out this time of year, it is a challenge to say the least, on deciding which ball(s) to buy. Take my word for it, the Sigma Tour is a must have! Best benchmark ball on the market . . bar none!

I've tried 3 drillings w/Sigma Tour I've always wanted to do. Being w/Motiv has given me that opportunity. Drilled 5 1/4", 4", and 2 1/4" pins keeping the CG in the center of my grip w/all 3 balls. Did not bother to figure out the Dual Angle #'s but since it has been said that the CG does not matter, I wanted to try this layout combo. Naturally the 4" pin is the strongest overall, giving me a very strong motion off the pattern. The 5 1/4" pin went 2' long but was not as 'snappy' on the b/e as you may think. The 2 1/4" pin rolled earlier & did not do alot for me so I plugged it, sanded ball to 1500 & did a 45x5x55 w/pin under bridge & P3 hole. Monster!! This ball reads the mids well & keeps coming after it makes its turn. On a flatter sport shot, this ball rolled true, did not squirt on me & made a super move off the pattern . . and the carry was excellent!!

Do yourself a favor, pick up a Sigma Tour and start racking up honor scores !!

Bob "Mick" Michalojko
Colonial Lanes Pro Shop
PBA Member
Motiv Staff Member

theTNbowler · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2011, 08:06:23 PM »

LANE CONDITION

Length: 40 ft

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS

COMMENTS

Likes: This ball hits like a truck and does not stop.

Dislikes:

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA6djv_43Ao

bowlers design pro shop · « **Reply #18 on:** October 17, 2011, 12:42:21 PM »

LANE CONDITION

Length:40ft

Volume:40l

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):

COMMENTSI love the Sigma Core in the SR2's and I was really excited to see Motiv using it with a brand new cover stock technology.
I drilled my first one really strong to see how much reaction I had, well too much, I hit it with a light polish and changed the reaction completely. I drilled my second ball pretty weak, pin above my bridge with the CG kicked out about 1 inch, with a P2 weight hole. Now the strong drilled ball doesn't make it's move until the back end of the patern which is what I was looking for. This ball is so clean through the heads, out of the box I was amazed, it does not "spark" off the pattern and gives me a clean move to the pocket. So I compared them in a practice session on fresh oil, and the stronger drill gave 3 boards more hook and miss inside and the weaker drill gave me miss on the outside. Now I know we all can't drill 2 balls, so I suggest your ball driller match up rev rate and ball speed to give you the look you want. Slower ball speed weaker lay out, higher ball speed stonger lay out.
We have drilled quite a few for customers of all different styles, and the response has been consistent, everybody has been very happy with there purchase. We drilled a 12lb ball for a woman that has been bowling for years and she said, "Best ball I have ever had", so she bought the Raptor for a compliment ball, great 1-2 combo.

Likes: This ball will fit in any arsenal.........

Dislikes:

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

David
PBA Member
Member MOTIV Staff www.motivbowling.com
USBC Certified Coach
Bowlers Design Pro Shop

rickzakrajsek · « **Reply #19 on:** November 02, 2011, 11:05:28 AM »

LANE CONDITION

Length:

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS/PBA SCORPION

COMMENTS

Likes:
As one of the newest members of the MOTIV staff and PBA regional player it was important for me to have a ball I felt confident with that allowed me to match up with most of the PBA lane conditions I see. I was aprehensive at first in switch over from some of the other ball companies but it was obvious once I threw the SIGMA tour that MOTIV has garnered a spot amongst the elite! This ball has everything you can ask from an incredible mid lane read to an awesome continuation through the pins. It has the ablitiy to get throgh the initial oil and still retain the hitting power I need. The ball roll is so consistant that you know what your reaction will be each and every shot. From the high speed High Rev player to the Low Speed down and in player this is definitely one to have in your bag!

Dislikes: NONE! REALLY NONE!

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

RICK ZAKRAJSEK

MOTIV STAFF MEMBER OHIO

www.MOTIVBOWLING.com

GRMotivMan · « **Reply #20 on:** November 13, 2011, 10:45:52 PM »

LANE CONDITION

Length: 40 feet

Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Typical House Shot

COMMENTS

Likes:

The Sigma Tour is yet another great addition to the Motiv line of balls. Like other Motiv equipment, the Sigma Tour offers a consistent, predictable reaction and continuous drive through the pins. It provides me with the length down lane with incredible recovery and pin punishing power. This ball can handle all sorts patterns and is the first ball out of the bag for me, even on your typical house pattern.

Ball Speed: 16mph average

Style: Stroker

Drilling : 40 x 45 @ 4” with no extra hole.

Dislikes: Haven't found anything I don't like about this ball.

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Tony Buck

Motiv Staff Member

Joe Somd · « **Reply #21 on:** December 12, 2011, 02:11:25 AM »

BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 3 in.

Starting Top Weight:3.11

Ball Weight: 16

DRILL PATTERN

Pin under ring finger - CG swung to 5pm

BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: 425

Ball Speed:17

PAP/Track: 5/14 over 1/4 up

SURFACE PREP

Grit: Box Finish

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polished

LANE CONDITION

Length: 38

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS

BALL REACTION

Length: 12

Back End: 14

Overall Hook: 48

Midlane Read: With this layout, it reads very well in the midlane and continues so strong.

Breakpoint Shape: Midlane read with continued backends

COMMENTS

Likes: This ball is very versatile. It gives you a strong look on almost any condition. I have thrown it in 3 different house with different lane surfaces. I get a even and constant reaction on all patterns. It truly is the "Tour Tuned House Shot Killer". The ball hits like a tank every time. No matter what release, it gets back to the pocket and still drives through and kicks pins around with ease! MOTIV said what the ball is and boy is it! The ball has such a smooth and continuous reaction that it makes lane play simple.

Get one of these in your bag, You will not be disappointed. This is the best Benchmark ball I have thrown!! Hands Down!

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PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Reaction depends on putting the right ball in your hand at the right time!

Arsenal:

Storm Marvel

Motiv Primal Impulse

Motiv Sigma Tour

Motiv QZ2 Backdraft

Storm Gravity Shift

AMF Shredder

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