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Title: Rogue assassin
Post by: mstevens on June 20, 2019, 03:42:22 PM
Release 9/4/2019
Looks like sigma core and jackal ghost cover
Your pre-bowl expo info
Title: Re: Rogue assassin
Post by: themagician on June 21, 2019, 07:14:10 AM
Be interesting, i've never found that Sigma core to like really strong covers, but that Ghost is really good (which is why they still make it).

Would think it'd fill a similar spot to the Forge, some ball comparisons will be interesting.
Title: Re: Rogue assassin
Post by: Average Joe Reviews on June 26, 2019, 01:25:32 PM
We will be at Bowl Expo tomorrow so I can get your more info about this ball... Anything else you want to know? Follow us on twitter and Facebook!  :)
Title: Re: Rogue assassin
Post by: stormed1 on June 26, 2019, 04:36:58 PM
Rogue Assassin

COLOR: Solid Black/Dark Teal
COVERSTOCK: Coercionâ„¢ HFS Reactive
CORE: Sigmaâ„¢
FINISH: 3000 Grit LSS
LANE CONDITION: Medium Oil
REACTION: Smooth
WEIGHTS: 12-16 lbs.
Title: Re: Rogue assassin
Post by: milorafferty on June 26, 2019, 05:17:58 PM
Looks like a Rogue Blade remake...
Title: Re: Rogue assassin
Post by: JamminJD on June 26, 2019, 07:42:16 PM
We will be at Bowl Expo tomorrow so I can get your more info about this ball... Anything else you want to know? Follow us on twitter and Facebook!  :)

Is Motiv at Bowl Expo this year? I haven't seen anything posted from them???
Title: Re: Rogue assassin
Post by: CoorZero on June 26, 2019, 07:58:59 PM
Yeah Motiv is there. I'm not sure if anyone besides Roto Grip/Storm has made official announcements yet.
Title: Re: Rogue assassin
Post by: JamminJD on June 26, 2019, 08:04:37 PM
Yeah Motiv is there. I'm not sure if anyone besides Roto Grip/Storm has made official announcements yet.

Normally you see videos and such, all the other brands have done something like that. But I have not seen anything from Motiv..
Title: Re: Rogue assassin
Post by: themagician on June 27, 2019, 08:35:12 AM
Yeah Motiv is there. I'm not sure if anyone besides Roto Grip/Storm has made official announcements yet.

Normally you see videos and such, all the other brands have done something like that. But I have not seen anything from Motiv..

There's no doubt that Motiv missed Justin Wyman, videos haven't been quite as good or on time since he left.

I know part of it is also strategy of trying to not steal the thunder of the latest release with one that's coming later down the road, but it's like the elephant in the room, everyone knows it's there, might as well toss it on the website and social media.
Title: Re: Rogue assassin
Post by: JamminJD on June 27, 2019, 09:24:13 AM
Yeah Motiv is there. I'm not sure if anyone besides Roto Grip/Storm has made official announcements yet.

Normally you see videos and such, all the other brands have done something like that. But I have not seen anything from Motiv..

There's no doubt that Motiv missed Justin Wyman, videos haven't been quite as good or on time since he left.

I know part of it is also strategy of trying to not steal the thunder of the latest release with one that's coming later down the road, but it's like the elephant in the room, everyone knows it's there, might as well toss it on the website and social media.

Ah, you are right. I forgot about the Justin factor. Yep makes sense. I finally seen a few pictures they posted of theie both at Expo. No video...
Title: Re: Rogue assassin
Post by: tkkshop on June 27, 2019, 09:33:27 AM
The ball releases in over 2 months. You will not see much material on it right now due to the Covert having released 2 weeks ago and the Ripcord coming in a few more weeks. I am honestly surprised they announced the Assassin this early. Remember, 1 ball every 45 or so days. Not 4 balls, released at 1 time, every 3 months.

My opinion, this will be stronger than the Forge on the lanes, but not on paper. This may be Motiv's answer to the Phaze 2/Idol. More than proven cover on a more than proven core.
Title: Re: Rogue assassin
Post by: Kegler300800 on June 27, 2019, 11:42:16 AM
We really need a new hybrid ball with the Torx weight block if you ask me. They dropped the Forza GT way to early. I still love mine.
Title: Re: Rogue assassin
Post by: JamminJD on June 27, 2019, 11:46:47 AM
The ball releases in over 2 months. You will not see much material on it right now due to the Covert having released 2 weeks ago and the Ripcord coming in a few more weeks. I am honestly surprised they announced the Assassin this early. Remember, 1 ball every 45 or so days. Not 4 balls, released at 1 time, every 3 months.

My opinion, this will be strong than the Forge on the lanes, but not on paper. This may be Motiv's answer to the Phaze 2/Idol. More than proven cover on a more than proven core.

Understood. I like how Motiv releases balls. I was mostly wondering about Expo and them not having much content about what they do have at the moment.

Might pick up a couple of Motivs this year, I really like my Villian shot 2 300's with it. My only highlights of what turned out to be a horrible year otherwise.