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Venom Shock
« on: March 05, 2014, 11:13:00 AM »
Motiv Venom Shock Ball Specs:

- Core Type: Gearâ„¢
- Coverstock: Turmoilâ„¢ MFS Reactive
- Color: Purple/Purple Solid with Orange/Green NeoMarkâ„¢ Graphics All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Factory Finish: 4000 Grit Sanded, A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- RG: 2.48
- RG diff: .034
- Hook Potential: Mid
- Length: Early
- Recommended Lane Condition: Light-Medium Oil

 

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Re: Venom Shock
« Reply #16 on: April 20, 2014, 07:46:33 PM »
Rev Rate:420             
Axis Tilt:20               
Axis Rotation: 45
Ball Speed:17                 
PAP Measurements: 4 1/8 

Layout: 4 x 4 1/2 (no weight hole)

Description:  Venom Strike, Venom Toxin, and now Venom Shock! The 3rd coming of the Venom series is here armed with the new Turmoil Medium Friction Surface coverstock which is a modified version of the Turmoil High Friction Surface coverstock on the Covert Revolt. It’s no Shock that at the core of this gem is the Gear core.

 Out of box surface: 4000 grit sanded

Reaction:  Shockingly clean and predictable.  I expected a nice easy arc with a moderate backend motion, and that’s exactly what I got. I really like how it doesn't come screaming back in the friction, mild and moderate all the way down lane.


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THS (40 feet):  The Venom Shock has allowed me to play straighter angles the entire night of league, standing ten and playing down five the Venom Shock has allowed hang glided through the heads and made a solid controllable move upon reaching the backend.  I was pleased that I was able to play right the entire night not moving left unless I chose to.

 

Viper Pattern (37 feet): I stood left with the Venom Shock and it still retained enough energy at the spot to make a smooth motion towards the pocket with good continuation. The Shock is very smooth down lane making it ideal for high friction patterns.


Summary:  The Venom Shock is definitely Motiv’s smoothest pieces to date, this is a ball that will see action when the lanes transition or when the lanes start out with a lot of friction.  As smooth as the Tribal is the ball is without a doubt smoother but packs a healthy punch upon impact.  I encourage you treat yourself to some Shock therapy, your game will thank you for it.


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Re: Venom Shock
« Reply #17 on: April 21, 2014, 11:38:47 AM »
The new solid purple Venom Shock produces a violent reaction on light to medium oil conditions.  It attacks the lane with the proven Gearâ„¢ weight block and new cover technology – Turmoilâ„¢ MFS (Medium Friction Solid) Reactive, which is a modified version of the more aggressive shell featured on the Covert Revolt.  This core and cover combination provides a smooth yet angular backend motion that strikes with devastating continuation.   

As far as shelf appeal, the Venom Shock does not disappoint.  The vibrant orange logo really pops off the purple shell.  And, for those that are into glow-in-the-dark bowling, the logos on the ball glow orange and green.

The Venom Shock really does have it all – performance, looks, and a great price point.  The most shocking thing about this ball may be that you get such outstanding performance at such an affordable price!
 
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I have drilled up two New Motiv Venom shocks, after all the hype I knew one would not be enough!  My first Venom Shock (which I will refer to as Shock One) has my favorite layout (55 X 4 1/2 X 40) which puts the pin just slightly over my bridge and fingers. My second Venom Shock (which I will refer to as Shock Two) layout is 50 X 4 1/4 X 80 which for me puts the pin under my fingers below the bridge. Up to this point, ball the Motiv Venom Shock as lived up all the hype it got from the the 2014 USBC Masters where everyone was talking about it! This ball really is shockingly good, for several reasons. For one, you can not beat the performance of this ball at its Mid Level Price point, you get alot of bang for your buck! Two, the ball simply rolls amazing on a wide variety of lane conditions. Which leads me to discuss the ball reaction of my two Venom Shocks. Shock One glides through the heads with ease with a strong and aggressive motion in the midlane with a smooth but angular motion in the back end. The continuous backend on this ball is out of this world, its not super angular off the spot, but when it comes it does not stop. The ball goes through pins with a purpose.  My Shock Two gives me a different look than the Shock One, but it allows me continue to throw the amazing #purpleball. The Shock Two gives me slightly more read in the front part of the lane and a stronger but smoother move in the midlane with a nice smooth but continuous back end reaction.  Compared to the Shock One, Shock Two is much more smoother overall, which allows me to keep my angles straighter and more in front of me. This is very helpful when I am playing on fresh or if I am playing on more difficult lane conditions. My Shock One is much more angular and is great for me when I can move left, open my angles, and throw it right off of the friction. For me, this would occur more often on a typical house shot (fresh or break down) or after lanes have broken down on more flat or difficult lane conditions.  This proves how versatile the Venom Shock cover and core combination really is. I never changed the surface from the box surface of 4000 because the ball is already that GOOD.  Overall, one of my favorite things about the Venom Shock is the confidence I have when throwing one due to the amazing continuous backend reaction. It strikes ALOT!!! It really does free the swing up knowing you have great ball reaction. We cannot just focus on how good it rolls, but the #purpleball looks GREAT too!  Do not waste anymore time and drill yours today!!!
 
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Re: Venom Shock
« Reply #18 on: April 21, 2014, 10:13:05 PM »
Motiv Staffer, Right handed, higher speed, higher rev rate.

Layout: 70x4 1/2x 65 (pin below ring cg kicked roughly 35deg from centerline)

X-hole: 1" down VAL

PAP: 5 over 1 up

The Venom Shock falls in place when the Tribal is too angular or too long and when the Revolt forces me to open the lane up too quickly. The Purple ball is still clean yet is a controlled hook down lane. I have found this ball most beneficial on patterns that are either lighter volume or less than 39ft. I prefer just a touch of 2000 for the surface to knock the shine off. I do it by hand not by ball spinner.

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Re: Venom Shock
« Reply #19 on: May 25, 2014, 08:56:42 PM »
MOTIV Venom Shock:

Core Type: Gearâ„¢
- Coverstock: Turmoilâ„¢ MFS Reactive
- Color: Purple/Purple Solid with Orange/Green NeoMarkâ„¢ Graphics All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Factory Finish: 4000 Grit Sanded, A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- RG: 2.48
- RG diff: .034
- Hook Potential: Mid
- Length: Early
- Recommended Lane Condition: Light-Medium Oil

 Drilled: Pin up in center of grip line, CG kicked 25 degrees out



Review:

This new ball form MOTIV is absolutely astonishing! It is the gem I grab when the Revolt is too strong. This ball gives me a controlled yet aggressive motion off the spot. The shell is very versatile and will adapt to many different levels of surface changes. This ball is between my Revolt and my Venom Toxin. If you ask me, I do not believe you can layout one that you will not like. This ball really shines on a THS as it is so predictable yet very strong and CRAZY CONTINUOS through the rack. I guess I could say that I see it as a controllable skip/flip that will not get jumpy on me. The Shock really allows me to loosen up my arm knowing that it will do what I think it will.

This is one of my top 3 Neomarks that MOTIV has made. The colors really stand out on the Shock and make you do a double take as it goes down the lane. Not only does it have shelf appeal, it is a steal at its price point. So much awesomeness in one box it doesn’t make sense. Go get #shocked!!!!

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Re: Venom Shock
« Reply #20 on: June 18, 2014, 06:54:33 PM »
The Venom Shock has re-defined the idea of ‘bite’ in the backend. MOTIV has chosen to continue expanding upon the use of the proven Gear core that dates back to the GT1 and wrapped in a whole new cover stock, the Turmoil MFS (Medium Friction Solid). This ball now provides a smooth ball motion but yet surprising angularity from the back end.
When I begin using my Shock, at first, it was difficult to find a suitable situation that called for the amount of strength I had witnessed in the backend with this ball. It was not until I was placed on a pattern that was not ‘friendly’ for those on the left side of the lane that the true potential for me came through. There was no denying it, for someone with a higher ball speed and slightly above average rev rate; a heavier volume oil pattern can offer quite the challenge. Conventional wisdom may dictate that a ball with surface and earlier roller may be the best approach, but after going back to back 180s and losing close to 20 pins each game on the field, this theory just was not cutting it. At the start of my third game, I grabbed my pin above the bridge and CG in the palm of my hand Venom Shock. With this ball in hand, with a simple ‘up the boards’ approach playing the 5 board, I was able to reach the pocket with the power to carry and the energy retaining in the back end of this ball. Although I may not have made the cut from the early hole, my scores increased 30 to 40 pins in the following 3 games the minute a switched to the Venom Shock.
Fast forwarding to a month later, with a second Venom Shock in my hand and a much more controlled approach drilled in this one, a new dimension was quickly made apparent to me. Placing the pin to the left of the ring finger and the CG once again placed in my palm, I now have a controlled ball motion but yet, I did not lose any strength from the Turmoil MFS cover stock and hitting power. This Venom Shock promised the angle still needed but with a more predictable respond on the lanes. The first night of leagues, I racked up 1040 for 4 games while shooting back to back 279s the final 2 games playing a simple 8 to 5 line. The performance I have just shared speaks for itself showing the flexibility of the ball. MOTIV has once again redefined the standard that is to be a mid-range\light-medium oil ball in this industry. What are you waiting for? It’s time to put yourself through ‘Shock Therapy’ to sharpen up your game.

Ryan Wyandt
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Re: Venom Shock
« Reply #21 on: June 24, 2014, 11:16:30 PM »
LANE CONDITION


Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):modified house shot / house shot

Recommended Lane Condition: Light-Medium Oil

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MOTIV Venom Shock:

MOTIV Venom Shock Ball Specs:

Likes: The MOTIV Venom Shock is definitely something special!  This ball is an extremely reliable, smooth rolling, beast of a light to medium oil ball!  Not only does the Shock look great going down the lane, it is affordable and has the ability to out perform any medium - light oil ball out there on the market.  The SHOCK pairs well with the MOTIV Covert Revolt.  Once the lanes begin to break down, the SHOCK is your go to ball with very little adjustment if any!  When you need something you can rely on when you begin to notice carry down that will push through the oil, you can pull the Shock out of your bag!  Your Arsenal isn't complete without the MOTIV Venom Shock in your bag!


Venom Shock Specs

Released:03/28/2014
Perfect Scale®:196.6
Performance:Advanced Performance(6)
RG:2.48
Differential:0.034
Flare Potential:Medium-Low
Breakpoint Shape:Smooth / Early Hook
Lane Condition:Medium-Light
Coverstock: Reactive Resin
Coverstock: Turmoilâ„¢ MFS Reactive
Factory Finish:4000 Grit Sanded
Core Type: Gearâ„¢
Color: Purple/Purple Solid with Orange/Green NeoMarkâ„¢ Graphics 

About Me

I am an advanced Right Handed female bowler with a league Average of 200.  My ball speed is consistent around 17 mph with a rev rate of approximately 250.

Tilt 12
Axis 45
PAP 5 1/4 up 1/2 right

Layout for the ball drilled in the video below:

80 x 4 x 70

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Pure Venom to the pins!
« Reply #22 on: August 30, 2018, 10:43:40 AM »
Yes, this ball has let me in shock at times!

This is probably MOTIV's most popular bowling ball ever and there many reasons why. If you don't have one yet, I encourage you to get your hands on one ASAP.

I mostly like to throw this ball on...well almost anything. Big angles in short patterns, Medium Patterns, and yes Long Patterns too!
   
It does work straighter as well!!!

I was skeptical at first, but oh my... I can bowl with the Venom Shock on flat fresh long patterns and house shots alike!

And the hit? Well... I throw probably the sickest messenger on my life with this one...
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2012 Southamerican U20 Champion.