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Title: Motiv Cracking
Post by: tank38 on December 07, 2022, 07:23:53 AM
I know this was a topic a good while back but I was wondering if anyone has been experiencing any cracking lately and if this is still an issue with Motiv balls? I've just recently started using Motiv and I haven't had any issues but a guy in one of our leagues had a Motiv Venom Shock crack or separate around the logo. Is this still a problem with Motiv?
Title: Re: Motiv Cracking
Post by: billdozer on December 07, 2022, 08:38:15 AM
I've only seen motive crack around their logos, but not their fingers like storm stuff.
Title: Re: Motiv Cracking
Post by: tank38 on December 07, 2022, 11:03:31 AM
The logo is exactly where this ball cracked. It's weird to see a ball crack there.
Title: Re: Motiv Cracking
Post by: milorafferty on December 07, 2022, 02:32:37 PM
I have had them crack in the fingers, like from finger hole to pin and then all the way around and also along the logo from separation of the logo and the rest of the cover.

I'm actually using the first VIP limited edition ball that was heading toward a bad crack from a separation around the logo. My proshop guy drilled out the small area and plugged it and it's as good as new. So, if you catch it on a ball that can't be replaced before the crack spreads, it can be repaired.

Title: Re: Motiv Cracking
Post by: Track_Fanatic on December 07, 2022, 09:30:22 PM
It’s a problem with any manufacturer’s equipment. None are exempt from cracking.
Title: Re: Motiv Cracking
Post by: tank38 on December 08, 2022, 06:50:48 AM
I know most if not all manufactures have a cracking problem but, cracking around the logo seems to be a bit odd, don't you think?
Title: Re: Motiv Cracking
Post by: milorafferty on December 08, 2022, 08:01:34 AM
I know most if not all manufactures have a cracking problem but, cracking around the logo seems to be a bit odd, don't you think?

It's unique to Motiv. The logo is made into the cover, not engraved
Title: Re: Motiv Cracking
Post by: SpinBowler300 on December 08, 2022, 11:34:36 AM
Is it cracking or just separating a little around the logo?  I little separation will not harm the performance of the bowling ball. That, too, can be repaired if it bothers you.
Title: Re: Motiv Cracking
Post by: tank38 on December 08, 2022, 11:47:44 AM
It has separated and cracked between the logo.
Title: Re: Motiv Cracking
Post by: MJS73 on January 03, 2023, 03:02:36 PM
I’ve had several Motiv balls crack (although I’ve heard about cracking of every brand) and usually it’s ball that I haven’t used in a while. A pro shop operator told me to pick them up and bang them together every month or so. The cracks I’ve seen have been equatorial.
Title: Re: Motiv Cracking
Post by: milorafferty on January 03, 2023, 03:09:42 PM
"...pick them up and bang them together every month of so..." ???

Now I have heard everything.