Motiv Covert Tank Bowling Ball

This ball is unreal! This ball does so much I really dont know where to start. I am able to use this on fresh, or with carry down when my pearls are skidding through the break point.. I need the predictability of this ball and I have never been able to throw Urethane due to my lower rev rate. This ball and its innovative coverstock are exactly what I need and I know I can rely on it when conditions are difficult. Tim Emmers Motiv Staff

For the longest time, reactive resin was only type of cover stock that could be successful in the industry since its inception. The page seems to have turned in recent years oil patterns continue to evolve as do the players within the sport as well and we find ourselves in the reemergence of urethane. We all know the advantages that urethane can offer to the modern game but we also know the disadvantages it offers as well. As the sport continues to evolve around us, it appears all companies have embraced this evolution or should we say devolution. Rather than simply embrace this 'devolution'' as the other companies have, MOTIV has decided to set out to not just embrace, but to improve on the concept that urethane offers. The answer is not necessarily found in urethane, but something new.. What this piece is capable of can be found in its name, the Covert Tank! I wasn't lying when I said the answer wasn't in urethane cover stock. The Cover Tank introduces us to a whole new cover stock that gives all the advantages that urethane has to offer, but helps eliminate the weakness. Say hello to the Frixion cover, its not urethane and its not reactive resin. This new cover is a microcell polymer, which provides its user with more continuation and improved pin carry that traditional urethane may not accomplish. This is done through this covers ability to absorb oil unlike traditional urethane but at only a fraction of reactive resin. Now add this cover stock to the Torx weight block. With the Torx as this new cover's engine, you find strong track flare, which provides more strength to its' backend motion without overly redistributing the oil. Being a lefty that isn't heavy handed, a urethane piece never really provided a benefit to to my game given the draw backs it had. With urethane, I may find a path to the pocket, but at what cost? With this Covert Tank, I see none of these problems with the Covert Tank! With traditional urethane, creating reliable shape down-lane wasn't exactly a possibility unless the lanes were very broken down. This is not the case with the Covert Tank. I am simply astonished with this shape I can create both on a fresh house shot, short patterns, even broken down patterns. The Covert Tank filled a hole in my arsenal that I never knew I had. This to me is a specialist piece that can finish the job that a urethane piece can't. Ryan Wyandt MOTIV Staff Member West Lawn, PA rwyandt869@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter: @rwyandt869

I literally cannot say enough good things about the Covert Tank. It's been the ball of the year for me. I *depend* on this ball to give me a chance on any condition where the lanes are either drier or just super touchy wet-dry. House shots, sport shots, USBC Nationals even. The Covert Tank is my go-to when I need to know exactly what the ball is going to do. Especially with me getting around the side of the ball so much, my equipment tends to be pretty jumpy off the spot. On fresh or drier conditions, I need predictability more than power. Urethane doesn't work for me. It either rolls up too early or never hooks at all. Ball has already paid for itself three times over in two short months. I cannot wait to see what more MOTIV ends up doing with this new coverstock. I've never been this excited about a coverstock before but Microcell Polymer is truly special. Here's my video review of the Covert Tank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9XBdYDSjIk Jeff Piroozshad MOTIV Staffer

The Covert Tank features the Torx core found in the Forza line, and the all new Frixion Microcell Polymer cover that is NOT urethane or reactive resin. This ball will bridge the gap between resin and urethane, and will give bowlers with lower rev rates the look of urethane without sacrificing carry. I drilled mine pin above the bridge and compared it with the Venom Shock Pearl drilled the same. I tested the Covert Tank on a late night session after a league had finished bowling. With the previous Tank releases, I always had trouble carrying with my lower rev rate. The Covert Tank is like a previous tank on steroids. It rolls so smooth but hits and carries like a truck. When compared to my Venom Shock Pearl, I was about 2 and 1 left and compliment eachother very well. I also compared it with the new Ripcord and was about 4 boards left with my feet. I'd feel confident recommending this ball to bowlers who want to that urethane look but may not have the big revs like the guys on tour. For those with higher rev rates, I feel this would be a great ball to get you to your urethane equipment. Adam Yoshii MOTIV Bowling & VISE Inserts Staff Member Just Bowling Pro Shop

The Motiv Covert Tank, featuring the NEW Frixion Microcell Polymer cover stock, has really allowed me to thrive on drier or beaten down lane patterns. The cover stock has more length than urethane, with a slower response to friction than reactive resin, but with the continuation through the pins of reactive resin. The cover, combined with the Torx core, has made for quite the motion as we are seeing flare of 5-6 inches when drilled with stronger layouts. But, what does this mean in real world settings? On our summer house shot, which has slightly less volume, I am finding that my Recoil and Shock are too soon while the Shock Pearl and Hydra are too angular. The Covert Tank has allowed me to play a little more direct through the track area and chase left (right-handed) as the night wears on. The Thrill is a great compliment if the Covert starts reading too early due to transition. Also note, a shorter pin to pap layout on this ball will yield the more traditional urethane roll while a longer pin to pap layout will allow the ball to transition slightly quicker for a more pronounced motion at the break point. Motiv Staffer Elliott Askey

Motiv's new release the Covert Tank utilizes the Torx core previously found in the Forza line and wraps it in a brand new coverstock- Microcell Polymer. This coverstock is completely new to the industry as it creates track flare seen in resin balls with the motion of a urethane ball. As a speed dominant player this ball allows me to stay right a lot longer and play up the lane. It gives me the predictable shape of a urethane ball but with the track flare that doesn't destroy the front of the lanes for the rest of our team. Mine was drilled 50 x 4.5 x 30 which allows it to be smooth and have enough power down lane to carry. This is a unique piece in the market and fits in everyone's tournament bag. Matt Rayner MOTIV Staff Member

The new Covert Tank features the brand new Frixion cover material. It is microcell polymer which is not urethane nor reactive resin. Normally, a urethane cover doesn't absorb oil and reactive resin absorbs oil a high rate. This brand new cover, however, absorbs oil at a very low rate. The purpose of this is to have the same motion as urethane, but more continuation and pin carry, much like reactive. This is one of my favorite bowling balls right now. I am able to play right as I would with urethane, but have little to no carry down on the lanes. I was also able to get left and hit on it, and still get to the pocket with ease. It has very strong continuation and more backend than you would usually see in traditional urethane. I see myself throwing this on variety of patterns. Most balls have their certain strengths and weaknesses, but you could drill this ball in such a way that makes it usable in almost any circumstance! MOTIV STAFF Tyler Lewis

Hello #motivnation, The all new Covert Tank comes with the Torx core along with a new cover. It comes with 2,000 LSS finish and has a RG of 2.50 in both 15lbs and 16lbs. The max differential for the 16lb is 0.46, where the 15lb ball is 0.51. This is a ball that everyone will want in their bag. This ball is not reactive resin and it is not urethane. This is an all new material called Frixon Microcell Polymer. This is the in between ball when you hit some lane conditions where reactive resin is too strong and urethane is not enough. This ball has been the first ball out of my bag on almost every single pattern I have bowled on over to sport shot leagues this summer. This ball also gives you some pretty interesting options when it comes to drilling this ball. You can drill this ball really strong and watch the ball hook like you would not expect, you can get another one drilled with a 1" pin or pin axis drilling and watch this ball roll almost like urethane would, but with more continuation. For me, this ball is going to stay in my lineup for quite a while because of the versatility it brings to the lanes. Kye Shipley MOTIV STAFF MEMBER PBA MEMBER

I drilled my Covert tank pin under the ring finger to hopefully create early roll but to hopefully gain more down lane motion and continuation than urethane provides. The ball exceeded my expectations and has become a staple in my arsenal. I can play straighter longer on short or light oil conditions. This ball is what every company is trying and failing to create with their reactive urethane mixtures. Best of all I can use this ball without destroying the lanes in league like urethane would

Motiv Covert Tank Review The Covert Tank is a unique piece with tons of versatility in creating different motions. It has a bigger core mixed with the new micro polymer cover giving it almost a Urethane shape down lane but reads the fronts like resin. I drilled mine with a stronger layout using a 4' pin which actually gave me a bigger flare then anticipated. But it lets me move in and control the lanes when the lanes start getting jumpy. It's also a good piece for the flatter patterns when I want something with a real controlled motion. Definitely a game changer in ball Motion and not like any other piece in our line up. Motiv Staffer: Sean Mackie

Layout: 60 x 4 x 30 The Covert Tank: It's not reactive. It's not urethane. It's Microcell Polymer! This refined technology brings a whole new dynamic to the MOTIV lineup in terms of shape and versatility. The Frixion coverstock (finished at 2000 LSS) has been engineered to provide a urethane-type reaction while still providing more down lane motion than what this traditional class of equipment would give. The goal behind this is to give you the ability to play those straighter lines when they are scoring and have more longevity while doing so because it will not quit as early on the lane as it's related counterparts. To help achieve this, the Torx core (2.50RG, .051Diff) is used. Utilizing a stronger core with this coverstock design has many of the benefits of reactive with nearly none of the drawbacks of urethane. The most noticeable effect you can see is the flare generated during the reaction. Not only does that give you fresher cover touching the surface down lane, thereby creating more backend and continuation potential, it also helps to cut down on the amount of carry down this style of equipment creates (your teammates in league will thank you for this as well). Personally, everything I have said above has proven true in my testing of the ball. Whether I have been playing on the fresh or the transition, the expected controlled reaction has been consistently present. Where I see the biggest difference is when the Covert gets to the pocket. Whereas my urethane Tanks hit the pins and want to straighten out a bit, this ball drives through as though it were reactive; the flaring I mentioned earlier is the main reason for this. Because the ball is tracking over fresher cover down the lane it has more grip on the pin deck to keep its rolling motion through to the pit rather than skating off due to the volume of oil it is skidding on. By combining the versatility of low-end reactive with the predictability and control of urethane, MOTIV has created a special ball that is worthy of many modern arsenals. The Covert Tank truly is a unique piece in today's lineup. Trent Overbey In the Zone Pro Shop MOTIV Staff www.motivbowling.com

Ball Specs: Motiv Covert Tank Frixion Microcell Polymer 2000 Grit LSS Symmetrical Torx Core Layout 70 x 3-5/8 x 30 Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5 Over 3/4 up Rev Rate 275. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed off hand 18 Review: Motiv has created a new cover stock that fits between Traditional Urethane and Reactive Urethane. The cover is called Frixion Microcell Polymer. The intent was to create a ball that had the control characteristics of Urethane but enhanced performance to give it ability to be used by a greater range of bowlers. The Covert Tank flares more, and hits harder than Traditional Urethane. Normally when I use my Burgundy Tank I feel I don't have much room for error. The Covert Tank allows miss area to the right with recovery and carries extremely well. I have used the Covert Tank on a good variety of patterns and the ball motion is very nice. When I use traditional Urethane I feel I need to move right as oil carries down. With the Covert Tank I can move left and create more area, this is most likely due to how the Covert Tank absorbs oil slow enough to maintain a better lane pattern. The Covert Tank is stronger than my Thrill but is weaker than my Venom Shock. To me it rolls closer to Reactive than true Urethane. The Covert Tank reads the front part of the lane but still has a nice controlled move off the dry. I have let my high rev and no thumb bowlers test the Covert Tank out and think it will be a great addition to their arsenal. The ball is very predictable and there is no over / under reaction. The Covert Tank goes through the pins with a strong continuous motion. For someone like me who has limited use for the traditional Urethanes I can see myself using this ball a lot, especially on house conditions. This ball should allow you to stay in the pocket as the lanes transition with very little adjustment. Summary: The Covert Tank has a Predictable and forgiving motion. The hit and carry was better than expected. This is a "Urethane" ball for those who struggle with Urethane. I fell this new cover technology has great potential. The Covert Tank should be a great addition to a tournament arsenal. Glenn Wendel PBA Member Motiv Staff Turbo Staff https://youtu.be/RRQ6FB-a4h4

This ball is a brand new design into the MOTIV line of bowling balls. The MOTIV Covert Tank is a game changer. It is a new revolutionary cover called Frixion. It is not urethane nor not reactive resin. It's microcell Polymer. The Covert Tank created by MOTIV features the Torx weight block. This combination creates a new shape to the sport of bowling. The cover creates more continuation and better pin carry without sacrificing traction that you would see with typical urethane. While the higher differential of the core produces more track flare, which both improves backend motion and also limits oil redistribution. In all, this cover/core combination creates impressive control and outstanding continuation. The Covert Tank will be a great fit in your bag because of it unmatched versatility. Unlike urethane that is virtually non-absorbing or reactive resin which is highly absorbent. Frixion microcell polymer absorbs oil at a fraction of the speed of reactive resin, but is still capable of absorbing oil at a very slow rate. This microscopic difference is what make the cover so unique and creates a smooth response to friction and outstanding continuation . The Covert Tank will become that ball you can count on when you need the ball blend the pattern. I have already drilled 2 Covert Tanks. 1 is laid out pin up, about 2" above and to the right of my ring finger, the cg is basically in my palm, with no extra hole, making this about a 3" pin to PAP for me. The other is pin down, below my ringer finger and the cg shifted right. I can't believe the difference in these 2 balls. The pin down has almost no flare, similar to modern urethane, but with smooth continuation on the backend. The pin up ball flares a good 4 or 5 inches, making a much stronger, but still smooth and continuous move on the backend. This motion reminds me of old school urethane, when we used to bowl on much shorter and lighter volume patterns. Both balls have already found a place in my bag, being a lower rev player it feels like I have taken away the advantage that high rev player can create using urethane. The Covert Tank has the continuation of resin, combined with the smooth reaction of urethane and drives through the pins like nothing I've seen. If you are looking for that go to ball that will smooth out the pattern, not hook at your toes, provides control, has continuation and awesome hitting power. Look no further, you've found it. Craig Auerbach MOTIV Staff Member Florida

I have been throwing the tank for a little over 2 weeks now. I have never been one that had much with urethane but with the tank it can give me the urethane reaction that I need on shorter patterns. Also thisball gives you the reaction when you move in and hook the lane. Had success with this at usbc both in the team event and minors. With the lanes got tricky I could get this ball throw but still have enough pop down lane and have it finish strong creating angle. This is a ball that I will enjoy and will be good for a league bowler or someone who needs a urethane reaction at tournaments. Don't miss out on getting a tank. You will be sorry!! Kevin Motiv Midwest