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lifted rillo

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Tank
« on: March 25, 2013, 03:50:59 PM »
I just saw this on facebook. Looks intriguing, to say the least.

http://www.motivbowling.com/products/balls/tank.html
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Re: Tank
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2013, 04:13:01 PM »
This is something I posted on the Motiv site when the RX! and RX!s were out. Both of those balls were a tad strong for me and I do not have a ton of hand
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Re: Tank
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2013, 09:51:16 PM »
Urethane... in other words, just a little weaker than their original coverstocks.
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Re: Tank
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2013, 11:15:14 PM »
If I hadn't just got a great deal on a Columbia 300 U-2 Classic,I would probably be buying one of these.The Tank is definitely a cool looking ball!
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Re: Tank
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2013, 08:36:39 AM »
Quote from: J_Mac on March 25, 2013, 09:51:16 PM
Urethane... in other words, just a little weaker than their original coverstocks.

Even though my wife is on Motiv's staff, I still chuckled at this.

The tank does look like a good ball for those Motiv fans looking for urethane.  But as we have seen with other companies, the urethane coverstocks of today are not necessarily the same as those of the past.  I have a couple of older urethanes from my earlier bowling days (Slate U-Dot and Wine U-Dot) and I also have a Brunswick Avalanche Urethane.  The newer Brunswick is a lot stronger than either U-Dot and it isn't all core.

We will have to wait till the ball comes out to see if it is more like old urethane or new urethane since Motiv doesn't have previous experience with urethane.  Either way, Motiv is listening to its bowling fans when it comes to new releases. 

Motiv fans were clamoring for a plastic ball..... Sniper. 
Motiv fans were hoping and requesting urethane..... Tank.
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Re: Tank
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2013, 11:29:07 AM »
Is Justin around?Will he be doing a video on this piece in the near future?
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stc067

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Re: Tank
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2013, 11:31:36 AM »
Quote from: spmcgivern on March 26, 2013, 08:36:39 AM
Quote from: J_Mac on March 25, 2013, 09:51:16 PM
Urethane... in other words, just a little weaker than their original coverstocks.

Even though my wife is on Motiv's staff, I still chuckled at this.

The tank does look like a good ball for those Motiv fans looking for urethane.  But as we have seen with other companies, the urethane coverstocks of today are not necessarily the same as those of the past.  I have a couple of older urethanes from my earlier bowling days (Slate U-Dot and Wine U-Dot) and I also have a Brunswick Avalanche Urethane.  The newer Brunswick is a lot stronger than either U-Dot and it isn't all core.

We will have to wait till the ball comes out to see if it is more like old urethane or new urethane since Motiv doesn't have previous experience with urethane.  Either way, Motiv is listening to its bowling fans when it comes to new releases. 

Motiv fans were clamoring for a plastic ball..... Sniper. 
Motiv fans were hoping and requesting urethane..... Tank.

One thing I like about the smaller manufacturers is they seem to be a little more responsive to their customer base than the big companies are.
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Re: Tank
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2013, 11:54:44 AM »
justin just posted a teaser vid on fb. ball looks to revs up sooner and give a heavy roll.
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Re: Tank
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2013, 12:36:37 PM »
Quote from: Rightycomplex on March 26, 2013, 11:54:44 AM
justin just posted a teaser vid on fb. ball looks to revs up sooner and give a heavy roll.

BUT he does have 19+ mph ball speed!
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Re: Tank
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2013, 12:50:55 PM »
Lol! Hey, he's the only staffer with the ball posting a video, what more do you want?!
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Re: Tank
« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2013, 12:51:37 PM »
But I understand where you're coming from
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Re: Tank
« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2013, 01:13:41 PM »
Quote from: charlest on March 26, 2013, 12:36:37 PM
Quote from: Rightycomplex on March 26, 2013, 11:54:44 AM
justin just posted a teaser vid on fb. ball looks to revs up sooner and give a heavy roll.

BUT he does have 19+ mph ball speed!

Don't forget the 450+ revs!
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Re: Tank
« Reply #12 on: March 26, 2013, 01:32:52 PM »
The colors are horrible, drab and ugly.
Who would it appeal to, besides ex-Army snipers?
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Re: Tank
« Reply #13 on: March 26, 2013, 01:43:31 PM »
Motiv at one time was rumored to be going with a military type theme with some of their balls.  You have the sniper, tank, and to a lesser extent the raptor.

Olive drab isn't the number one color people would pick for a bowling ball.  However, if you were going with the military theme and had a ball named "Tank", what other color/color combination would you choose?  The design on this is reminiscent of WWII imagery, thus making it a win in many peoples books. 

Besides, I willing to bet those buying the ball are getting it because it is a Motiv urethane more so than a military themed ball.
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Re: Tank
« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2013, 01:53:17 PM »
Quote from: charlest on March 26, 2013, 01:32:52 PM
The colors are horrible, drab and ugly.
Who would it appeal to, besides ex-Army snipers?


Man, If you've ever been south of the Mason-Dixon, camo is everywhere! This will sell like crazy to the rednecks down here. All the pro shops have to do is put one in the window and they'll sell TONS.
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