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MTbowler

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New to Motiv - what to get?!?!
« on: December 16, 2015, 04:05:39 PM »
Hi all,

Want to give Motiv a shot as they have been making big waves on the tour. Heard a lot of good about their products.

I am looking for a ball to use in league. I currently throw a Hyroad around 2nd arrow out to about 6-7 or the Storm Spit Fire a little deeper around 3rd arrow out to about 5-6. I want something in that area that won't jump too hard on the backend. The Hyroad can leave a lot of flat 10's and the Spit Fire can be too strong off the pattern.

What is everyone's recommendations for a Motiv ball that will fit the bill? I was looking at the Forza Redline.

Let me know if you need any other information.

Thank you!!


 

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Re: New to Motiv - what to get?!?!
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2015, 04:14:56 PM »
get the tag and the shock
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Re: New to Motiv - what to get?!?!
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2015, 04:32:55 PM »
If you want something that won't jump much, I'd look at the Venom Shock or Panic

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Re: New to Motiv - what to get?!?!
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2015, 04:37:52 PM »
The shock is probably the best choice.  The Tag is a good ball but it seems a little spotty for me. The Tag would be more like your spit fire but maybe a bit less jumpy. The Shock is super versatile and seems to work on many conditions, sport included.  More like the Hyroad motion but a little earlier and stronger in my opinion
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Re: New to Motiv - what to get?!?!
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2015, 09:10:46 PM »
shock
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Re: New to Motiv - what to get?!?!
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2015, 09:40:25 PM »
Shock and Tag
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Re: New to Motiv - what to get?!?!
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2015, 10:47:54 PM »
Shock and panic

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Re: New to Motiv - what to get?!?!
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2015, 01:01:14 AM »
Venom Shock, Forza and Vengeance, in that order  ;)

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Re: New to Motiv - what to get?!?!
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2015, 04:08:34 AM »
Shock.  You won't be disappointed. 

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Re: New to Motiv - what to get?!?!
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2015, 06:15:03 AM »
The only reason I wouldn't recommend the redline or the tag here is because you said you don't want something thar jumps too hard on the backend. Both of those balls are quite angular.

The shock is the clear choice here. One of the best theyvm've made. You won't be disappointed.

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Re: New to Motiv - what to get?!?!
« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2015, 06:30:25 AM »
if you have some oil, the Primal Rage Remix, the green ball!! Great piece! Shock is really nice also!

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Re: New to Motiv - what to get?!?!
« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2015, 08:01:36 AM »
I will agree the Shock is a great "gateway" ball.
sort of like a drug, it will get you hooked.

Good strength, not jumpy and very predictable but still has good motion.

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Re: New to Motiv - what to get?!?!
« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2015, 11:27:10 AM »
I agree with the Shock and the Panic. 

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Re: New to Motiv - what to get?!?!
« Reply #13 on: December 17, 2015, 04:35:17 PM »
Wow, thank you all for your responses! It appears the Shock is an absolute. That will be the one I get!

What would your recommendation be for a layout? Dual angle preferably. My PAP is 4 7/8 x 3/4 up. Revs around 370, speed around 15.

Thank you again!!

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Re: New to Motiv - what to get?!?!
« Reply #14 on: December 17, 2015, 04:49:13 PM »
I would go 4" pin to PAP. Pin next to or just above the ring finger.  Set it up to do a possible MOtion hole with it, incase you want to change the reaction and need more backend and continuation.

That is how I set mine up but didn't need the motion hole as I liked the smooth backend movement and didn't need more.
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