Motiv Golden Jackal Bowling Ball

MOTIV is going to redefine 'Striking Gold' with their new piece. The Jackal line has been one of the crown jewels through the years for MOTIV. They put in the time and effort to continue the Jackal's evolution. The evolution indeed continues with the arrival of the Golden Jackal! Evolution can be found throughout this Jackal, from the newest version of the Predator weight block to a strengthened Hexion cover stock. To make matters even better, we find ourselves looking at a Pearl Jackal! It is very difficult to find something NOT to like about the Golden Jackal. With the introduction of the Predator V3 ASYM weight block, those wielding this golden sphere will see incredible hook and flare. There will be no difficulty to get this Jackal to rev up for you on the lanes and you will be surprised the amount of forgiveness this piece will have on the lanes. But wait.... THERE'S MORE! As I mentioned, the Golden Jackal also possesses the well-known Hexion cover stock, but with a twist. The new Hexion SE Pearl cover allows the Golden Jackal to produce powerful down lane reaction and continuation without loss of traction on the lanes. Although the Golden Jackal is viewed as a heavy oil piece on MOTIVs Ball Guide, I have seen a lot of versatility to this piece! Pearlized covers have always been a 'love-hate' relationship for me due to skid/flip not always lining up with my slightly speed-dominate style. MOTIV however, has always seemed to produce the right kind of cover stock to core combinations that prevent the issues I see with Skid/flip. The Golden Jackal is no different and frankly, sets the bar in my opinion. Although it's a Pearl, I still see a smoother and much readable ball reaction as it transitions down the lane. This piece has very little limitation as to what it is capable of. I have gone from Up-5 to 20-to-5 on the lanes and all with a PIN UP Jackal. Regardless of how I play the lanes with Golden Jackal, the amount of down-lane motion and continuation I see allows for some of my best pin action. Only 2 weeks ago I competed in a tournament at a bowling center with synthetic fronts and wood back-ends. The Golden Jackal blended both the lane surfaces and pattern so well that I lead after 5 games averaging 255 (there was an 813 in there the first 3 games). This Jackal is truly the Gold Standard for MOTIV! Ryan Wyandt MOTIV Staff Member West Lawn, PA rwyandt869@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter: @rwyandt869

April 9, 2019 Golden Jackal I believe to date for Motiv this is one of strongest pearl asymmetrical balls on market. I personally drilled my Golden Jackal 25 X 4 X 55 giving it small drilling angel and larger val. The Golden Jackal started up early however, had slower transition down land which for me as down and in player was capable reading entry to pins. In addition it also, seem to give the Golden Jackal more energy on back in down to pin deck. I was very impressed when I change the surface hit with 1000 Abralon Pad and Motiv Polish the Golden Jackal was even more stronger and angular pushing pins back into pin deck. I also notice that Golden Jackal was very responsive on dry and stored a lot energy towards the pins. I feel The Golden Jackal is must have in anyone's Motiv Arsenal who require strong Asymmetrical Pearl Bowling Ball! Jarvis Greene Motiv Staff Member Bowlers Discount Pro Shop Normandy Lanes 8419 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City Maryland, 21043 Phone 410-480-4311

The Golden Jackal is the latest pearl asymmetric offering in MOTIV's Hp lineup. Incorporating the proven Jackal core with an amplified version of the hexion pearl coverstock, this ball provides bowlers with a unique pearl reaction not seen in the market. Providing angularity on most fresh house patterns yet giving bowlers a controlled explosion into the pocket. I drilled mine pin over ring with cg on mid line and MB 1 1/2" off the center of my thumb. I was blown away with controlled motion off of the friction even on a fresh shot and not sacrificing the corner carry associated with a control entry. I could move left as the shot dried down lane and still push through the carry down. This ball glides through the heads like you would expect a pearl to do yet never got over under reaction at the end of the pattern for me on two different houses.

Review: The Golden Jackal is the latest release from MOTIV Bowling products. They say a legend never dies and boy are we right with the Golden Jackal. The Golden Jackal brings back the legend of the original pearl Jackal with the shape we loved to today's standards and technology. The Golden Jackal features the Predator V3 asymmetrical weight block and we paired it with the Hexion SE cover stock. This combination gives the Golden Jackal massive hooking power and strong backend motion that just drives through the pins on heavy oil. If you're looking for something strong and looks good then the Golden Jackal is for you. Weight Block Predator V3 Cover Stock Hexion SE Pearl Finish 4000 Grit LSS Comments: As they say a legend never dies and The Golden Jackal brings a legend back to life. If you loved how the original Jackal looked and preformed then you will love the Golden Jackal. I love the shape it gives me as well as it performs when I'm bowling on heavier and flatter patterns. For me being a higher rev player, THS I will use this first game but as the pattern breaks down, I'll ball down to something slower response. But this is the ball I usually use when bowling tournaments because it just does not disappoint. Medium to higher rev players will love this ball just as I previous stated. Lower rev players will love this because the length you will get as the hitting power both on fresh and as lanes break down and you have to move in. I recommend the Golden Jackal for all types of bowlers. MOTIV Staff Player, John Robertson www.motivbowling.com

The Golden Jackal. You've all read the tech specs so let me get right into my thoughts. I did not get the opportunity to toss the original Jackal so I was really excited to get this ball in my hands. I drilled mine pin above the bridge. This is the same layout I used on my Villain Scorn. Out the box, this ball was much stronger than I had anticipated. I was bowling on what was left over from league and had to take a good 5 board step left from where I usually start off. In comparison to my Villain Scorn, the Golden Jackal reads a few feet sooner and isn't as angular off the spot. Overall they covered about the same amount of boards. At this finish, this would be a great ball to start off in league and ball down to something like a Venom Shock or T10. I decided to sand my Jackal to 1500 and add some polish. I was looking for a bit more bite down lane and for the polish to help if get through the heads. With this set up I found I was able to play much straighter and was able to use the Jackal for a longer period of time before running out of room or carry. In my 3 game practice session, I was able to use the Golden Jackal for all 3 games and only move about 2 boards. The Golden Jackal is a ball for people looking for something to play in the oil and still have some pop in the backends. Throw a little polish and you have a ball you can use all night in league. In a recent tournament I went straight to a VSP once the lanes started to burn up and found this to be a great 1-2 combo.

Ball Specs: Motiv Golden Jackal SE Pearl Reactive 4000 Grit LSS Ball Specs: Asymmetric Predator V3 Core Layout 40 x 4 x 35 Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 4-3/4 Over 1/2 up Rev Rate 300 Speed off hand 18 Review: The New Motiv Golden Jackal provides a clean move through the front part of the lane without any slide past the break point. The backend motion is strong and angular. The Golden fits between my Villain Scorn and Jackal Rising in total hook but has a more length and angular shape. This ball hooks a lot for a pearl but is not as strong overall as the Abyss or Forge. The Golden is a nice piece that Motiv needed in the line. I have always done well with the Predator Core and feel we will see more asymmetric balls coming out due to the balance hole rules changing in 2020. The core on the Golden is very good but the surface is what makes this ball special in my opinion. The Golden always seems to read the mid lane well without squirting past the break point even on bad releases. I have had the chance to try the Golden on some different conditions, all on the slicker side and I have been impressed by the move this ball makes when it reads friction. We have dulled the Golden and see more total hook without giving up the backend move. We have polished the Golden, which looks super good and got only a bit less hook but more skid- flip in motion. The Golden Jackal surface cleans and adjusts easily and does not seem to lane glaze quickly. To me this is more evidence of a quality cover stock. We just held a Motiv Test Drive (demo day) and the Golden Jackal was a favorite and worked well for all styles from the fresh oil of the first shift till the burn of the third shift. So far I am very pleased with this addition to the Motiv line. Summary: The Golden is a very strong angular pearl. The ball has excellent hit, and drive through the pins. The Golden is a nice new ball motion offered by Motiv. I only heard positive things about this ball at our Demo Day. Glenn Wendel PBA Member Motiv Staff Turbo Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.motivbowling.com video link - https://youtu.be/nKkt4M-Rjns

Ball: The Golden Jackal is the newest addition to the Motiv Jackal series. The Hexion SE Pearl is the first pearl cover used since the original Jackal in 2014. The Golden Jackal comes at 4000 Grit LSS and utilizes the Predator V3 core. Motion/Comparison: Motiv has the GJ slotted in the Angular/ Heavy oil slot. This ball is surprisingly clean for a 4000 grit Asymmetric ball. We are finding that medium to low rev bowlers will find this as a benchmark on most medium to heavy house shots when the surface is kept at OOB finish. For the high rev bowlers, this ball will allow you to open up your angles when your Forge or Villain starts leaving the corners. I will note that I am a high rev bowler and this is not the first ball out of the bag for me on THS. I usually start with my T10 or Rogue Blade and migrate to the GJ as the fronts go and my angles open. The GJ is sooner and more overall than the Scorn, and also needs slightly more oil in the fronts for the balls to really separate from each other. I feel that the GJ is perfectly slotted on the ball chart and can be utilized at OOB surface for the matched styles while adding polish will help the rev dominant bowler. Elliott Askey Motiv Staff

This ball is the newest introduction into the Jackal line of bowling balls. The MOTIV Golden Jackal features the Hexion SE reactive pearl coverstock combined with the latest Predator V3 asymmetric core. This core provides massive track flare potential and hooking power, when in combined with this cover, you get length through the front of the lane, enough strength to not miss the midlane and impressive backend reaction. It will be a great fit in your bag on medium to heavy oil. I have the used Golden 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 very low RG makes it easier to rev, making it more forgiving on heavy oil patterns than higher RG balls that may slip past your breakpoint. My Golden Jackal is laid out with the pin my in ringer finger, CG shifted right and no extra hole down. Since this ball's release it is quickly becoming one of my favorites. This ball allows me to open my angles when the heads start to go and I still need that strong ball down lane. It is definitely the big pearl ball I've been looking for. I have found it too 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

The all new Golden Jackal takes everything people love from the Jackal series - hook, continuation, power, control, and brings it to a new level with a sheen pearl coverstock. This results in a ball that has the ability to cut through heavier oil volumes without the unpredictable skid-snap motion that people generally don't like about pearl balls. This means you get all the bite with more entry angle and energy retention. The Golden Jackal truly is the best of not just both worlds, but all worlds! You can watch my video of the Golden Jackal here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV_jIM7MxM4 Jeff Piroozshad - MOTIV Staffer

Layout: 55 x 5 x 25 What better way to get back on the prowl than with a bit of bling in your arsenal? The Golden Jackal looks good not only in the bag, but also going down the lane. The trusted Predator V3 core (2.47RG, .055Diff, .019Int.Diff) has been wrapped in the brand new Hexion SE Pearl (4000LSS) to marry the length and backend reaction of a pearl with the power and continuation of this asymmetric core in heavier oil conditions. I left mine at box finish as I wanted a little more midlane grab on my fresher local conditions rather than a 'truer' skid/snap. The combination of longer and higher pin placement on this ball (the pin is about two inches above the top of my bridge) have given me a reaction that is easy to read but still quick off the friction. The sheer power the Predator has in the reaction is clearly shown in the midlane as this Jackal, whether the conditions are fresh or worn down, reads the mids in a decisive manner; I have seen flare upwards of six inches even with this 'weaker' layout. This read, however, does not take away from the response time once the ball finds the dry as I still get a pronounced movement at the spot. What I love most about this combination of read and breakpoint reaction is that the ball still goes through to the pit with force. Once the Golden Jackal decides to go towards the headpin, there is no quit in it. I have flirted, and have been caught, with the nine pin many more times that I have with either of MOTIV's previous releases. Staffers from other companies have come up to me and commented on how they were impressed with the motion this ball provides down lane and into the pit; I do not think there is a higher compliment that can be given than that. If you need a piece in your bag that will give you a pearl-shaped reaction in heavier volumes, look at the Golden Jackal. I cannot overstate what an amazing pairing the Predator V3 and Hexion SE Pearl is for this purpose. Trent Overbey In the Zone Pro Shop MOTIV Staff www.motivbowling.com

The new Golden Jackal brings the pearl Jackal back to life. This ball displays more length through the fronts and a sweet backend motion. It has the Predator V3 asymmetric weight block to provide a lot of track flare potential and hook. This also produces a very low RG so the ball revs easier, making it more forgiving on heavier oil patterns than higher RG balls that might push past the breakpoint. The Hexion SE cover on this ball helps maintain the backend without sacrificing oil. I have this ball as a great small step up from the Forge when you want something to go a little longer but retain a good amount of energy for the back! MOTIV Staff Tyler Lewis

Weight Block: Predator™ V3 Cover Stock: Hexion™ SE Pearl Finish: 4000 Grit LSS Length: 16 Backend: 18 Hook: 57 Flare Potential: 7+ It is much better to have your gold in the hand. I couldn't agree more. The Golden Jackal is the first pearl created since the original Jackal and it features the Hexion Strength Enhanced Pearl coverstock, the box surface of this weaponry comes at 4000 Laser Scan Sanded and at the core is the proven Predator V3. As it currently stands Golden Jackal produces the most overall hook in terms of angularity. The Golden Jackal provided me with a lot of copious amounts of hook on heavier patterns however it doesn't sit up as quickly as the Jackal Ghost or the Jackal Rising which I consider to be a benefit in terms of overall versatility. The difference in the Golden Jackal is its length and overall shape it provides throughout the lane, because the majority of the muscle is not used up in the heads or the midlane it allows me to open up my angles and still maintain a reasonable shape down lane. My Golden Jackal is 39 x 4 ½ x 29 and I also went over it with our Hi-Gloss polish, I did this because of the understanding I have about the Hexion cover and the result of doing so allow me to use a giant asymmetrical pearl that I can use on both the fresh and transition. On the fresh I can play in the track area without having to deal with the grab area that it provides and as the transition comes into play I'm not forced as far left as I was when I had the previous Jackals in my hands, when I do move far left I have the all the angularity I need to circle the lane and the continuation is nothing short of magnificent. Golden Jackal is on the opposite side of the chart much like at the other end is the Trident Abyss, both are indeed designed for heavy oil however the difference between both of them is where their muscle is displayed. The muscle of the Trident Abyss is up front as it provides a lot of hook and traction, the traction it provides allow me break down heavier patterns at a quicker rate. The muscle of the Golden Jackal is down lane overall, Hexion will indeed get it down lane and the Predator V3 core gives you the familiar Jackal roll in the backend. If it's traction you want on heavier patterns I like the Trident Abyss for what it provides, if you're interested in opening up your angles and having plenty of down lane shape then I would encourage the Golden Jackal. In terms of comparing asymmetrical weaponry I would like to mention the Villain Scorn is a cleaner than the Golden Jackal, however the Golden Jackal is stronger and smoother overall. I'm pleased with the Golden Jackal. I'm pleased because of the overall versatility it provides me with, I now have a giant asymmetrical pearl that I can use on a variety of conditions outside of the extreme burn. It is by far the most versatile Jackal and my favorite one to date and if you're in the marker for a giant asymmetrical pearl look no further than the Golden Jackal. Gold makes monsters of men. Allow it to make a monster of you. Your game will thank you for it. K.C. White II Motiv Staffer

The all new GOLDEN JACKAL releases 2/13/19. This ball comes with the HEXION SE reactive coverstock and uses the PREDATOR V3 CORE. It has a 2.47 RG and a .055 DIFF. This ball is very quick to react to friction and is very angular. This is the first pearl JACKAL since the original. This is definitely a favorite and must have in bag. I have a bag full of JACKAL's at every tournament I go to now and they all compliment each other so well. Also, if you like this ball, you should look into the FORGE. The combination of the GOLDEN JACKAL and FORGE will keep you in the pocket all day or night long. I am falling in love with this GOLDEN JACKAL and so will you. ORDER yours today.

First off. It's a Jackal and everyone that has thrown a Jackal before understands how great they are. This time around we finally have a pearl Hexion SE cover that comes out of the box at 4000. This Jackal is able to handle the fresh conditions with ease as it floats through the front and doesn't over read the friction. The ball is strong and once it makes its move it doesn't stop. For me this is a step down from the Abyss and earlier then the Scorn. It's very readable and hits with the trademark Motiv power down lane. You will enjoy throwing this one. The cover takes very well to being tuned also in case you want to hit it with a little Motiv Gloss and really see how angular this ball can be. Expect to see quite a few of these gold balls around, it's a special release. #getMOTIVated Matt Rayner Motiv Staff Member

If you have loved the jackals in the past this one will be a perfect companion to the others. It's a few feet longer than the rising it feels like and much stronger change of direction downlane. It should be useful on a variety of patterns and house shots.

Motiv Golden Jackal Review This ball is amazingly versatile on the Lanes, Out of box it has a light surface which has it read the mids sooner but it stays continuous down lane. Box surface was a little to strong for me personally so I hit mine with 3k and then polished it. The polish helped it get down the lane but being the bigger ball that the Jackal is it still kept the strong continuation down lane and made it more cleaner and controllable.. This is one of the biggest balls I've drilled in quite some time. It fits in the bag though. When I need something to pick up and create shape down lane where other pieces aren't it's definitely the ball to go to. I used a 70x5.5x45 layout to help it get down lane, it also lets me use it on most house shots without it being to big of a motion. -Sean Mackie #MOTIVNation #MOTIVMackie #TeamCASH

By Bryan Ramsey From Phillipsburg, NJ About Me Motiv Staff Member Another jackal that's an absolute beast Let me start out by saying I've been waiting for a pearl Jackal to be released for quite some time. Every single Jackal that's been released has been incredible and this ball is a perfect addition to an already stacked Jackal lineup. This piece of gold will be one of the most talked about pearls in 2019. It's comes off the dry and absolutely destroys the rack. The always trusty Jackal core with the new updated cover is a perfect pair that will give you a ball that works for multiple styles on multiple shots, making it a very versatile piece for your ball arsenal. Do yourself a favor and once Febuary 13th 2019 rolls around, get to your pro shop and get one of these gold monsters. It's another Motiv release that's off the charts. #Motivbowling #Thegoldenjackal I would recommend this to a friend