Motiv Alpha Jackal Bowling Ball

The Alpha jackal is the newest addition to the jackal line. It has the predator V2 core along with the Coercion HV3 Solid Reactive cover. This ball is extremely smooth going down the lane, but it also shows it's strength on the backend of the lane and this continues through the pins. This piece is one of my go to pieces when the lanes are playing wetter or on the longer volume patterns. This ball should be in your bag if you are planning on bowling on longer patterns with higher volumes of oil. Kye Shipley Motiv Staff and PBA member.

The Alpha Jackal has been a staple in my bag since it was released. With the same Predator V2 core as the Jackal Ghost, and a stronger Coercion HV3 Solid Reactive cover stock, the Alpha Jackal provides me with an earlier and rounder shape in heavier oil conditions than the original Ghost. Even though the Alpha Jackal is very strong in the middle part of the lane, it's very continuous and doesn't give up any energy down lane through the pins. This ball is also great for the house shot puddle because it allows you to get into the oil without any worry. If you don't already have the Alpha Jackal in your bag, visit your local pro shop and pick one up today! Devon Miller MOTIV Staffer

Core: Predator V2 Coverstock: Coercion HV3 Solid Reactive Finish: 2000 LSS Layout 40 x 4 ½ x 30 Alpha Jackal (noun): 1. Reigns supreme on heavy oil. 2. Creates traction in places where the previous Jackals could not featuring Coercion HV3 Solid Reactive cover stock. 3. One that utilizes the Predator V2 asymmetric weight block that boasts a very low RG and loads of differential. 4. 2000 grit LSS box finish. Strengths Alpha Jackal provided me with a lot of midlane hook and down lane motion. As the lanes transitioned I chased the oil left and didn't sacrifice pin carry or angle, Alpha definitely has enough muscle when it comes to cornering. Alpha Jackal creates a lot of traction in the midlane despite it reading so early. In terms of recovery Alpha Jackal is second only to Golden Jackal, on longer/heavier patterns I consider it a luxury to have miss-room Alpha Jackal provides me with. Alpha Jackal provides more midlane hook than the Golden Jackal and more angularity than the Rogue Assassin. For total hook, only the Trident Abyss can cover as many boards as the Alpha Jackal, but it is much smoother down lane. Weaknesses Coercion is going to Coercion and Coercion isn't found of low volume patterns or short oil conditions. The natural aggressiveness of Alpha Jackal will require surface adjustments to be used on such conditions to an extent. Summary Alpha Jackal uses the same Predator V2 core that was featured in the Jackal Ghost however it features new Coercion HV3 Solid Reactive coverstock, it comes at a box finish of 2000 which give it enough muscle in heavier oil paired along with its low RG core. The 2000 grit LSS box finish, solid coverstock, and low RG core design all allow the Alpha Jackal to create plenty of traction in the midlane. Despite its earlier read Alpha Jackal still retains enough energy at the back end. Paired with Trident Abyss which is possess as smooth ball motion as well Alpha Jackal provides the most total hook in overall. I encourage you to take a look at the Alpha Jackal as I promise you it is worth your time and does as advertised, become an Alpha Male by sending Alpha Mail across the pin deck. Your game will thank you for it.

PAP: 4 ¾ x ¾ 60x5x70 This is 2nd review for a Motiv ball since joining the Staff and once again...I am extremely happy with what I seen from this ball. This is pin down under my index finger and the MB being just over 2 inches out from the midline...close to a RICO layout. Once again...no surprises at all. The reaction I seen was a strong arc...very smooth...not too jumpy on the backend. I found myself 5 and 3 left from my Rogue Assassin and popped a 258 ( 4 pin and 10 pin ) the very 1st game on our THS. I truly felt I could just wheel it right and it would come back from anywhere...Amazing!! Carl Cramer Motiv Staff

Alpha Jackal: The layout I used on the Alpha Jackal is 65-5-30. I've never been a big fan of asymmetrical bowling balls but this one I'm a huge fan of. Normally I have problems with asymmetrical balls rolling out and stopping but not with this ball. This ball reads the middle part of the lane perfectly and still continues through the pins. I will be using this ball a lot to start tournaments on longer patterns and some medium patterns when there is enough volume. This is definitely one of my favorite balls in my bag. David Hooper Jr, Motiv Staff

Review: The new Alpha Jackal is the latest release from MOTIV Bowling. Bringing together the same core that MOTIV fans loved from the Jackal Ghost with a much stronger cover that makes the Alpha Jackal the strongest bowling ever made from heavy oil from MOTIV. The Alpha Jackal brings back the Predator V2 core with the Corecion HV3 Solid cover stock gives players traction on heavy oil with high flare and just flat out hook on heavy oil makes the Alpha Jackal a must in anyone's bag. Weight Block Predator V2 Cover Stock Corecion HV3 Solid Reactive Finish 2000 LSS Comments: The Jackal Ghost is by far my favorite of the Jackal line. That ball just works on anything for me and still use it today when the time is right. However, The Alpha Jackal is starting to take the cake for me from this line. I love the shape it give my plus is just flat out hooks and doesn't stop. It has bailed me out in tournaments as well as when I see over/under during league because it just bails me out. You want hook but also continuation without burning up then the Alpha Jackal is the bowling ball for you. High rev players will love this bowling ball because of what I just said. Medium to lower rev players will love this piece because they will feel comfortable moving in without the risk of leaving corner pins because of the continuation that Alpha Jackal provides. Likes: Flat out hook; continuation through the pins. Dislikes: None I recommend this piece for all types of bowlers MOTIV Staff Player, John Robertson www.motivbowling.com

A new leader of the pack has arrived! The Alpha Jackal boasts an even stronger version of the Coercion cover stock with the newly formulated Coercion HV3 Solid. The vibrant colored cover stock makes a huge footprint in the oil and manages to provide continuation through the pin deck. I drilled two, a pin down 50-4 ¼-61 which creates a round and continuous motion. The second is a pin up drilled 60-5-35, this one revs a little later and goes forward off the spot. No matter the layout if you are looking to dominate heavy oil the Alpha Jackal is a great choice. Motiv Staff Eric George No Nickles Pro Shop Owner/Operator

The layout I used on the Alpha Jackal is 50x5x30. I was amazed with how this ball rolled for me. I typically cannot throw many asymmetric cores on house shots due to them using up all their energy in the front part of the lane. For how much the Alpha sees the fronts, it does not quit down lane. This ball is very continuous and will work well on fresh house shots and heavy oil patterns. The Alpha Jackal will be traveling with me for a while as my strongest ball in my bag. Drew Crain Motiv Staff

Layout: 90 x 4" x 25 Sporting a bold purple and blue veneer, this heavy oil entry into the MOTIV lineup is sure to turn a few heads. The Coercion HV3 solid reactive coverstock (finished at 2000LSS) provides exceptional traction capabilities to bite through heavier volumes while the trusty Predator V2 asymmetric core (2.47RG, .054Diff) delivers ridiculous flare potential to aid in creating fortuitous entry angles into the pocket. The sheer power this combination delivers is nothing short of impressive. I used my typical 'Predator' layout as this has given me the best results from this core throughout its history. By placing the pin at 4" I give myself quite a bit of the power that the V2 offers; this is shown in the 6+ inches of flare I get. In contrast, with a 90° drilling angle I am telling the ball to stay in the hook phase longer thereby creating a bit more push through the mids. By putting these two measurements together I get an extremely controllable, predictable motion out of the Alpha that drives through heavier volumes and displays devastating hitting action all the way to the pit. With most equipment of this strength you end up with limited usage. As the fronts go, your angles open, and then the ball starts to chug as it tries to spend more energy turning the corner. This iteration of the Jackal, however, does not want to give up and finds a way to go deeper into the set. On a typical league night I start laying down 24 crossing 18, already a 5-3 more than my Forge Fire. I can make multiple moves left, go through the transition, and get into launch angles that I would typically have to put a ball of this strength away. So far I have been able to be as left as laying down 33 crossing 24 without compromising the drive power this release has. This showcases, what I think is, the best attribute of this ball: its sheer versatility. On top of that shot-line ability, the way you can see this ball read the mids gives a strong sense of control and confidence when you're trying to predict moves to stay ahead of the transition. Not to be underrated, the motion down lane is also not to be trifled with. I see a strong, but not snappy, transition that retains enough energy to drive through the eight-pin with regularity. I honestly did not think I would have such a backend reaction out of a piece this strong, but I am delighted by its presence. When I do eventually get to where my reaction is struggling, it is an easy transition to ball down into the Forge Fire or even the Tank Blitz. Being able to have multiple balls that compliment each other in the bag makes for a great advantage when all those transitions come. Be the leader of your pack and grab an Alpha Jackal! Trent Overbey In the Zone Pro Shop MOTIV Staff www.motivbowling.com

This ball is the newest introduction into the Jackal line of MOTIV bowling balls. The MOTIV Alpha Jackal features the Coercion HV3 Solid Reactive cover stock, which is an updated, stronger, solid reactive cover to that which was on the Jackal ghost, combined with the Predator V2 weight block. This asymmetric weight block driving the Alpha Jackal boasts a very low RG and loads of differential. This enables you to maximize both revs and track flare. It will be a great fit in your bag on heavy or long oil patterns. I have the used Alpha Jackal on high to medium volume sports patterns, as well as on your typical house shots. It's strong and continuous enough to handle the sports patterns and recovers on a house pattern from almost anywhere on the lane. The traction that this ball provides makes it more forgiving on heavy oil patterns than other balls that may slip past your breakpoint. My Alpha Jackal is laid out with the pin my in ringer finger, CG shifted right, MB about 2" right and below the thumb with no extra hole. Since I started using this ball it is quickly becoming one of my favorites. This ball allows me to create hook and continuation when other balls just won't get it done. It's the BIG ball that just doesn't quit. I have found it to be very versatile, have the ability to generate powerful angles in high volume environments and be continuous beyond belief. MOTIV has hit another Home Run out of the park.. Craig Auerbach MOTIV Staff Member Florida

If you are a fan of the Ghost but you want something that is stronger? This is the ball for you. Taking the Coercion HV3 cover from the Tridant Abyss and wrapping it around the Predator V2 core did just that. It digs into the oil as advertised and for a big Asymmetrical solid it doesn't quit. I haven't had the best luck with similar balls. Either the ball is too strong and doesn't hook by the time it gets to the pins, or there is deflection and zero carry. The Alpha Jackal has great continuation and I don't have any issues with the ball deflecting as it drives through the pins. It's great to start league night with, or on higher volume sport patterns. This ball is great for a variety of different styles and I'd recommend it to anyone that is looking for a ball that is a high end asymmetrical solid.

65×5.5×35 Holy cow, this ball is amazing! Out of box at 2000 throwing on a fresh THS, the Alpha Jackal showed its true power. I was really surprised at just how smooth something that strong could be! The Alpha Jackal is definitely a ball for you if you need a strong, yet really smooth asymmetrical. I took the Alpha Jackal down to 4000 grit for the house I bowl in and shot back to back 250+ games in league. This is definitely a special piece in the bag. Not only can I score well bowling on the Dragon pattern, but I can score well on a fresh house shot. This ball is very versatile! Its a definite go-to when the lanes are fresh! Jason Lettau MOTIV Staff

The Alpha Jackal is MOTIV's newest high end ball. It's got the core of the Jackal Ghost with the Cover of the Abyss. This gives you a ball that revs up, hooks a lot, but you get a smoother and earlier reaction than the Ghost will give. If you need more hook in a ball that won't quit, and exceptional carry because of the extremely dynamic core of the Jackal line, the Alpha Jackal is definitely a ball you should consider for your bag! If you'd like to see more about the Alpha Jackal, you can watch my YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDqQ2nCIGe0 Jeff Piroozshad MOTIV Staffer