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JustinWi

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MOTIV Statement: March 23
« on: March 23, 2016, 03:46:50 PM »
http://www.motivbowling.com/motivnation/news-events/2016-03-23/update-on-the-motiv-jackal-carnage-original-jackal-bowling-balls.html



At MOTIV, we are always focused on our customers and working hard to give bowlers the opportunity to reach their full potential on the lanes. As you are no doubt aware, the USBC made a ruling on March 15, 2016 to immediately revoke the approval previously granted to the Motiv Jackal Carnage and original Jackal balls, stating they determined the balls do not comply with current USBC specifications and requirements. We are in the process of requesting more information from the USBC and wanting to ask them many questions so that we can better understand the details behind their decision and determine the next steps to address this situation.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and trouble that this situation has caused so many of you, our loyal and valued customers, and we want you to know that we are working diligently around the clock to arrive at a fair and reasonable resolution. We sincerely appreciate the huge outpouring of support for Motiv and your belief in us.

We understand that people want answers and action now, and please understand that it is our objective to get this situation addressed as soon as possible. We believe that both balls should be reinstated on the USBC Approved Ball List, and we are reaching out to the USBC to have meaningful, effective dialogue to resolve this matter together in a manner that is best for all those affected by the USBC's decision and ruling, especially you the bowlers, pro shops, bowling alleys, and enthusiasts. Therefore, we ask for your patience as we continue to work toward this goal.

Understandably, pro shops and bowlers are asking for specific answers about a ball replacement process. Please understand that we cannot provide those details yet as we hope to communicate directly with the USBC as well as finish reviewing each country's legislation and consider the proper procedure for each. Once we have further information and details, which we expect very soon, we will let everyone know and provide you with details on how to proceed.

In the meantime, please hold onto your Jackal and/or Jackal Carnage bowling ball. Do not destroy, discard, or damage the ball in any way.

Thank you very much for your support, patience, and understanding during this very difficult time.

 

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Re: MOTIV Statement: March 23
« Reply #61 on: March 24, 2016, 04:38:25 PM »
Last story I read about Motiv a few years ago, they said they can produce up to 50,000 balls annually at the Muskegon factory.  The curing time for each ball is 2.5 weeks from start to finish.  If that is still the case, and Motiv intends to resume production of compliant Jackals, they would potentially need to stop production of all other balls for a few weeks to be able to produce enough replacement balls in a timely fashion for all of the bowlers and distributors out there that will be due replacements.  Once they get caught up, they could go back to mixing the production line.

I wonder if the $1M Motiv cost being floated out there is a comprehensive number that accounts for tooling, production, potential shortages of other balls, etc.?  Or if the $1M is strictly the value of the Jackal units that will need to be swapped out (not considering any other factors)?

How many Jackals are out in the wild at this point?  5,000?  10,000? 

There is no way they can use the Jackal name after this.  It would be to confusing for tournament officials to know which are good and which are illegal. 

Not true. They would have to render them a different color and they could use whatever name they want. Notice my attachments. ONe of these balls is legal and the other is not...

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Re: MOTIV Statement: March 23
« Reply #62 on: March 24, 2016, 04:48:52 PM »
That blue one looks real nice!

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Re: MOTIV Statement: March 23
« Reply #63 on: March 24, 2016, 05:15:49 PM »
Man, I can see a way to cheat already!

Think about the PBA events on television with the blue tinted oil and how it absorbs into the ball showing on the track. All I need is some food coloring and viola, my Jackal is no longer illegal, it's an "overseas" ball.  ;D
« Last Edit: March 24, 2016, 05:17:25 PM by milorafferty »
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Re: MOTIV Statement: March 23
« Reply #64 on: March 24, 2016, 06:18:58 PM »
Milo,
I don't know what you do or did for a living, but you missed your calling.  You should be on Comedy Club.  Your comments regarding a Jackal with a small hand waving the bird, jackal bent over showing you know what, and now a Jackal food coloring ball have cracked me up.
You got a great sense of humor my man.  More please.