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Title: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: stormed1 on April 29, 2016, 11:06:42 AM

 
Freestyle

 
COLOR:
MT-052 Black/Blue Pearl
MT-053 Black/Pink Pearl
NEOMARKâ„¢ COLOR: Silver Pearl
COVERSTOCK: Turmoilâ„¢ LFP Reactive
CORE: Reconâ„¢
FINISH: 5500 Grit LSP
LANE CONDITION: Light Oil
REACTION: Length w/ Backend
WEIGHTS: 10-16 lbs.
Title: Re: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: SVstar34 on April 29, 2016, 11:24:41 AM
So that explains Roto Grip. Funny how they both had the same name
Title: Re: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: billdozer on April 29, 2016, 11:47:47 AM
Looks better than the Roto ones ATLEAST lol
Title: Re: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: LyalC52 on April 29, 2016, 03:41:32 PM
when they released the Tag they said there were other balls coming with a graffiti theme, so there you go

and yes much better look than the Rotos
this coming from a big Roto fan
Title: Re: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: CoorZero on April 30, 2016, 01:03:01 AM
Looks like replacements for the Ascent balls, and from the picture it seems like they succeeded on that at least visually. Same core but a new coverstock. The Revolt Vengeance and Venom Shock use variations of the Turmoil coverstock so this new one should be interesting.
Title: Re: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: tkkshop on April 30, 2016, 09:07:09 AM
Looks like replacements for the Ascent balls, and from the picture it seems like they succeeded on that at least visually. Same core but a new coverstock. The Revolt Vengeance and Venom Shock use variations of the Turmoil coverstock so this new one should be interesting.
this is a weaker version of the Panic''s Pearl cover
Title: Re: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: CoorZero on April 30, 2016, 03:28:32 PM
this is a weaker version of the Panic''s Pearl cover

Ah, I forgot that ball used it as well. Makes sense though. All of Motiv's lower end stuff has been solid from what I've seen and I expect the Freestyle to follow.
Title: Re: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: tkkshop on April 30, 2016, 04:31:23 PM
this is a weaker version of the Panic''s Pearl cover

Ah, I forgot that ball used it as well. Makes sense though. All of Motiv's lower end stuff has been solid from what I've seen and I expect the Freestyle to follow.
agreed
Title: Re: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: bowlingman817 on April 30, 2016, 10:40:03 PM
I didn't care for the Panics MFP coverstock. I haven't bought an Ascent yet, but these have my attention. I was looking for something weaker than the Covra I picked up last night, was thinking Ascent or Rebel Tank. What timing!
What didn't you like about the cover? Was thinking about picking one up on clearance.
Title: Re: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: SVstar34 on April 30, 2016, 10:56:14 PM
It's a shame this isnt coming out sooner. Ive got a few tournaments to bowl and could use a ball for burned lanes
Title: Re: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: CoorZero on May 11, 2016, 09:02:25 PM
http://www.motivbowling.com/products/balls/freestyle-blue.html
http://www.motivbowling.com/products/balls/freestyle-pink.html

For what it's worth the only ball Motiv has moved into the retired section on their site is the most recent Ascent Apex (Pink/Green). Of course the blue Apex could soon follow since the Freestyle balls have replaced it on their ball chart but it seems like the Ascent Pearl might be sticking around.

Title: Re: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: tkkshop on May 12, 2016, 05:02:30 AM
All 4 Ascents have been discontinued by my distributor. So I assume Motiv will be taking them all down soon.
Title: Re: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: scrub49 on May 12, 2016, 08:12:40 AM
Has the price been raised $40 more than the ascents.
Title: Re: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: tkkshop on May 12, 2016, 09:14:02 AM
Has the price been raised $40 more than the ascents.
Pricing through distributor is comparable to the Ascent Apex. So if it matched that performance wise, there will be an entry level hole below the Freestyle as the Apex is sneaky strong.
Title: Re: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: scrub49 on May 12, 2016, 09:51:16 AM
Thanks I miss read what was written.
Title: Re: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: AMF300bowler on May 12, 2016, 11:22:34 AM
Is the Freestyle replacing both the Ascent and Ascent Apex lines? If they leave the Ascent line and just replace the Ascent Apex line, there would be no hole in the lineup. Right?
Title: Re: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: CoorZero on May 12, 2016, 03:40:16 PM
All 4 Ascents have been discontinued by my distributor. So I assume Motiv will be taking them all down soon.

Good to know. Seems like it's about time for the Ascent Pearls to be retired anyways. They've been on the market for a while.

If I decide to get a replacement for my Shout it's looking like the Freestyle is the clear frontrunner. As long as the coverstock isn't unexpectedly strong the core numbers match up with what I would be looking for. Now I just have to make a decision on if I actually still want a light oil ball in my bag...
Title: Re: Freestyle WWRD 6/8/16
Post by: ThomasBowling on June 01, 2016, 08:57:49 AM