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Mappa

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MOTIV Ascent Solid - Great Short Oil Ball!
« on: May 21, 2012, 02:45:08 PM »
I drilled my MOTIV Ascent Solid with a smooth early rolling 20* x 5” x 70* layout with the box 1000 sanded finish to enhance the cover’s natural strengths. I recently had a practice session on the WTBA’s 34 foot “Stockholm” pattern. I really liked this ball’s smoothness and predictability on the fresh. The ball begins it’s hook before the end of the pattern, then “sets” as it reaches the pocket. When the oil carries down a bit (which is common on short oil patterns), this ball handles it very well.

There are many other balls with a higher overall hook rating…but cranking it coast to coast is not always what you’re looking for. The cover and core combination allow me to play in the drier portions of the lane with a gradual, even hook. Here is a video of me rolling the Ascent Solid (and Ascent Pearl, for comparison purposes) on a low volume 40 foot house shot:


With it’s low price point, this ball is also a great choice for a bowler wants to step into the reactive resin world for the first time. But… the advanced bowler should find a place for this one in their arsenal as well.  It doesn’t hit like a discount ball, I assure you.

--Kevin Gallagher—
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Steven

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Re: MOTIV Ascent Solid - Great Short Oil Ball!
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2012, 05:09:45 PM »
Kevin, your assessment of the solid Assent is spot on. I've also found it to be very valuable when I can no longer square up on tighter patterns with my more aggressive equipment, and I want to delay moving in to chase the oil.


BTW, thanks for taking time to talk to me at the end of the Buena tournament on Saturday night. Per our conversation, please provide some comparisons of the new Primal Scream against the 2Cruel. I'll use that input for laying out the drill on the new Scream.


Thanks again.   

Mappa

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Re: MOTIV Ascent Solid - Great Short Oil Ball!
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2012, 05:54:37 PM »
Steven,

No problem!  Once again... great bowling by the way! I just couldn't keep up :)

Just got my Primal Scream today, I'm exited to get it drilled up.  When I do my video for that one, I will throw it alongside the 2Cruel and Primal Instinct for comparison. I am planning showing some shots on the fresh, as well as a broken down shot, so I can play deep. I'll just need to find the right time of day/night to do video on a shot that is realistic to what we see at the end of tournaments - which is where I'm feeling I'll use the Primal Scream the most.  I'll post the new vid on this site for sure!

Take Care,

--Kevin--

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Re: MOTIV Ascent Solid - Great Short Oil Ball!
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2012, 01:42:52 PM »
I just picked up my Ascent solid last night. Was unable to throw it last night though. I will have to wait until league night on Monday. I got this ball to smooth out the over/under I have been experiancing so far this season with my C300 Encounter and my Hammer Midnight Vibe. I also was looking for something i can play a little more up the boards with. I will post my results as soon as league has ended for the night. Looking forward to rolling this ball and I hope I am not dissapointed.

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Re: MOTIV Ascent Solid - Great Short Oil Ball!
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2012, 02:46:00 PM »
Great! I love this ball on Over/Under conditions on Medium to Light volumes of oil. It really mellows out the back ends when they get jumpy. Let me know how it goes!

--Kevin--