Motiv Primal Rage Bowling Ball

Motiv has the best equipment there is in my opinion, and this ball is no exception! This ball will get down the lane and come off the spot very hard and just drives and don't stop! The coverstock on this ball is perfect for just about any lane condition. I cant stress just how great this ball is. With this ball you can play up the gutter or you can move in and play off the 40th board. This ball is a great tool to have when the lanes are fresh, and the cool thing about this ball you can use it even when the lanes are dry. I recommend this ball to anyone that likes to strike.

Motiv has the best equipment there is in my opinion, and this ball is no exception! This ball will get down the lane and come off the spot very hard and just drives and don't stop! The coverstock on this ball is perfect for just about any lane condition. I cant stress just how great this ball is. With this ball you can play up the gutter or you can move in and play off the 40th board. This ball is a great tool to have when the lanes are fresh, and the cool thing about this ball you can use it even when the lanes are dry. I recommend this ball to anyone that likes to strike.

The ball was more or less a hooking spare ball that wouldnt hook when u need it to. nor would it go straight. move right it would hook to much. Move left it wouldnt hook. Never saw a consistant read from the ball. Bowled on muliple patterns and still got the same reaction. its is one of the worst balls ive ever bought or thrown. the company whenu call to talk to them about just laughs at you and says "ive never heard anyone say anything neg about the primal rage its one of our best balls" i would not recommend this ball to anyone i know let alone pay full price for another ball from a comapny that just laughs at its customers when they concern about the investment they made.

The Impulse V2 core is back MOTIVnation! Wrapped around a new cover stock called Fusion Pearl, we introduce the Primal Rage! The Primal rage will be known as #redball. Out of the box at 1500 and MOTIV Power Gel Polish it provides the strongest overall and versatile motion from the MOTIV brand of bowling balls. I have drilled two Primal Rages so far. The first one was laid out 40 x 4.5 x 60 with a large weight hole 2” down my VAL. This ball is my favorite AND go-to ball. With additional surface it reads the lane earlier and it smooth, while out of the box or shinier it will provide more length and much more entry angle. This ball is great for league and tournaments! The second Primal Rage I drilled weaker with the pin above my middle finger, 60 x 6 x 40. This ball gives me easy length through the front part of the lane and a strong backend reaction. This ball is great on the fresh when the backends are crisp and a gem when the lanes begin to breakdown and we must move to the left. In comparison to the other bowling balls in the MOTIV line, this ball is going to get quite a bit of hype. #redball is making a statement on the PBA Summer Swing making the show on the 32’ and 52’ feet patterns, one winning the entire TV show! Here is a link to my Primal Rage in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFS_2yvZcNA William Welch Cliff Barnes Bowlers Mart MOTIV Regional Staff Davie, FL

I reviewed late last year/early this year about the Primal Scream and how it was the best ball I had drilled in the last 15 years. That is still true, however, the Primal Rage could very well take over as my new favorite ball. The Scream is still great for heavy oil and on fresh conditions, however, the Rage gives me much more versatility and let's face it, it is sooooo strong on the back end. It gets through the front much cleaner than the Scream and I have been able to play straighter (pin down drilling) and able to move as deep as I need (pin up) and still have awesome hitting power. Just when you think Motiv has come out with the best equipment yet, we see something that else that compliments the arsenal even more. 2 of my teammates have already drilled one after seeing how mine reacts. This is a must have ball! Or be like me and drill 2 right away! John Murphy Motiv Staff Member motivbowling.com

My Motiv Primal Rage: Pin 1 inch above ring finger / CG 2 inches below ring finger The Primal Rage has been a great addition to my bag. I thought I would drill it up and hardly be able to use it because it would just be too angular for me. I really like to see a smooth reaction off the spot, but after using this ball on the 2013 USBC pattern and house league shots. I have come to realize this is not a niche ball. The Primal Rage is very clean in the fronts and more versatile than I was expecting, I have been able to open the lane and still get it back. The cover is 1500 grit with Motiv Power Gel for shine. If you bowl in an older center or a center with high friction I would suggest taking the cover up to 2000 and use Power Gel to get through the mids. Conditions I have used the Primal Rage on: 2013 USBC National’s, Yellow Brick Rd, Bourbon Street and various house/modified house shots. Where it fits in my bag: It's the most angular ball in my bag when. It fits under my Raptor Talon when that is hooking too much. When I use it: Typically I start with my “BIG” ball (Raptor Talon) and when it is hooking too much and I need a ball that will get down lane and control the back ends I use the Primal Rage. That is middle or so of game 2 on a THS. On a sport pattern I will take it one around game 3-4 Bowler Specifications: Right Handed - Power Stroker Ball Speed – 15 mph Rev Rate 320 Positive Axis Point (PAP) 5 right ½ up Brian Hirsch Motiv Staff Member - Motivbowling.com Turbo staff Member - Turbogrips.com IBMA Member & Director – Bowlingmedia.org High 5 Staff Member - High5gear.com

Motiv Primal Rage review: Just when you think that Motiv has topped out with performance, they create the #redball. This ball really picks up where the Scream left off... with the Rage being able to get through the fronts as easy and then WHOA!!!! off the spot. This is easily the most angular ball I have ever thrown from any company. Since the Scream and the Rage share a core, what makes this ball crazy good is the new coverstock. The new coverstock really is conducive to multiple playing styles yet providing the fierce “flippage” that we all desire while going through the pins as if they are made of waffle cones. I have a similar “pin up” layout on my Primal Scream and my Rage is easily 5-7 boards stronger... ALL down-lane! This is the ultimate “buy time” ball for me when the pattern is transitioning and I have to get deep. I can move left and not worry for a second that the ball will die or burn up before 50 ft. It really allows me be confident in my swing and that will make anyone feel better about their game. -- William Leto Amateur Staff Member Motiv Bowling

The Primal Rage… or as it has become better known as, the Red Ball! What is there to say about this new release from MOTIV, two words come to mind immediately, versatility, and continuation. The personal experiences with the ball have been astonishing, from the 300 thrown the 2nd game out of the box (first game the 7 pin just had to get in the way on two shots), to the different angles this ball allows me to play as ball reaction changes. As experienced first-hand on several occasions, I have been able to play two different angles during one set because of the reaction from one lane to the other. One lane I would need to play a straighter and bit more tighter shot, where the other lane I would need to stay firm, move my target inside and project the ball down lane. Although carry would appear to come into question when such shots need to be made, the Primal Rage’s quick response to friction provides great continuation through the pins as it makes its turn down lane. The Primal Rage has quickly become one of the first bowling balls out of my bag, there isn’t much more I can ask for in a ball after this was released. This ball provides a good amount of length without the concern that it will not pick up down lane and drive through the pins. Disappointed is a word that does not exist in the dictionary once the Primal Rage responses at the first sign of friction and clears the deck of any pin standing in its way. http://youtu.be/5tkmM0atWew

Review: The MOTIV Primal Rage is the latest bowling ball that MOTIV has come out with. What can I say about this bowing ball other than it’s a jaw dropper. The Primal Rage is the most angular ball MOTIV has ever made that has easy length and has incredible response on friction. The Primal Rage is built with the new Fusion Pearl Reactive cove and merging this new technology with the proven dual-density Impulse V2 core, the Primal Rage allows bowlers to play steeper angles and play more outside of their comfort zone and be more aggressive when the pattern starts transitioning. And with the tremendous continuation the Primal Rage displays, bowlers will be more confident to firm up on each shot. INNER CORE Impulse V2 COVERSTOCK Fusion Pearl Reactive FINISH 1500 Grit / Power Gel Polish Comments: What Can I say about this ball other than wow. I believe my first words were on twitter when I threw my first few shots was #redball wow. The Primal Rage was the first ball ever that has just left me speechless. All the hype about the Primal Rage did live up to it and more. What I really like about this ball is how smooth it is down the lane and how long it goes as well. With I guy like me that has a lot of revs, I need as much length as possible to and the Primal Rage gives me that and more. Another reason why this ball is so great is the backend motion on this ball. Bowling This Month gave the Primal Rage the biggest backend rating ever and the backend motion is not jumpy lost most huge backend balls, it’s more angular and controllable and with that, the continuation the Primal Rage has, you can get far left or right and the ball will come back. Therefore, #redball or the Primal Rage is all worth the hype and should be a definite piece in your bag. I recommend this ball for all styles of bowlers. MOTIV Staff Player, John Robertson www.motivbowling.com

Rev Rate:420 Axis Tilt:20 Axis Rotation: 45 Ball Speed:17 PAP Measurements: 4 1/8 Layout:4 x 4 1/2 (no weight hole) Description: Fusion Pearl Reactive Coverstock + V2 Core = Primal Rage. Out of box the ball sits at 1500 polished. The Primal Rage newest Primal of the Primal series that showcases phenomenal angularity and continuation. The Fusion Reactive Coverstock is the same cover that was used on the Talon. I refer to mine as the watermelon. Why? Because the ball itself is blood red but the M logo is green, so to me it looks like a watermelon. Reaction: The first time I got to throw this ball was on a burnt open play pair, I wanted to test the angularity of the Rage so I’m standing 35 and going out 10 and I saw the strength of the ball. The ball never lost energy throughout its entire motion, fierce continuation. The Primal Rage clears easily and once it finds what its looking for it rolls over into that continuous motion through the deck, if you want to create/play extreme angles this ball with definitely allow you to do it. Conditions THS (38 feet): I was in my comfort zone all night standing 25 targeting 15. The only moved my target the entire night from 15 to ten but I was still standing at 25. This ball feeds on friction and THS has plenty of it, you can get as deep as you want with this one without fearing that it won’t recover. Paris Pattern (47 feet): A pearls natural enemy is oil but this can also be turned into strength, the rage did absolutely nothing until it reached the last 13 feet of the lane. I was able to feed the ball into the oil and it would sit there until it encountered friction. Teamwork makes the dream work and work the Rage did. I’m all about results and apparently so is the Rage. Summary: Truth is that I have not enjoyed a Motiv ball this much since the great pumpkin (Orange Recon). Primal Rage lives up to the hype and expectations of being everything MOTIV said it would be. Its definitely worth your time and will quickly earn a spot in your bag. K.C.White II MOTIV Staff www.motivbowling.com

Ball Specs: Motiv Primal Rage Pearl Reactive 1500 Grit / Power Gel Polish Ball Specs: Symmetric Core Layout 55 x 3.5 x 40 (with balance hole) Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5 Over 3/4 up Rev Rate 275. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed off hand 18 Review: The New Motiv Primal Rage fills the need for a Strong Pearl Reactive. The ball looks great with Pearl Red cover and contrasting logos. The total hook is almost as much as the Primal Scream on an oily pattern, but a little more on lighter oil. I believe this is because the Rage reads dry lanes drier than the Scream. The Rage is cleaner through the heads than the Scream. The backend motion of the Rage is very angular and the continuation is very strong. Light hits also carry very well. One thing that I noticed at my break point was how I could see the ball axis migrate when it made its move. This showed me the strength of the core matched with this cover. I tested the Rage on a fresh house shot as well as a high volume sport shot. The ball was at home on either pattern, and even though I was playing a different line, the carry was great! The Rage is very versatile for a strong pearl reactive. We have also found this ball works well with different layouts. We have not drilled a pin down Rage but we feel the reaction will be very good. Bowling This Month magazine gave the Primal Rage the highest backend rate ever. This rate along with the highest hook rate ever given to a ball (the Talon) shows the technology and improvements Motiv is using in manufacturing. Motiv is not sitting on old ideas and reactions, but continues to push the limits of filling bowler needs with the best ball that can be made at the time of production. Summary: The Rage filled a spot much needed and requested by bowlers. Great color and contrasting logos. Very versatile for a Strong Reactive. This is a great piece to have if you like hook and angle. Glenn PBA Member Motiv Staff Turbo Staff Video Link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbluYOL_Le8&feature=youtu.be Sportshot64@comcast.net www.motivbowling.com

MOTIV Primal Rage Review My information: Right Handed, Ball Speed-15mph average Rev Rate-280 average, Axis tilt-45degrees Axis tilt-15 degrees, PAP5’ over and 1’ up Ball Drilling on tested ball:65* x 45* @ 41/4” Ball Specs Suggested Lanes Conditions: Medium Heavy oil Core: Impulse V2 Coverstock: Fusion Pearl Reactive Box finish : 1500 grit sanded and polished with MOTIV Power Gel Polish Color: Lava Red Fusion Pearl RG: 2.55 15lbs. Differential: .050 15 lbs. Lanes tested on:14 year old Proanvilanes. I loved the Primal Scream, but wanted to see it get more length and have a bigger and more angular backend and respond quicker to friction down lane. Well the Primal Rage is just that ball. MOTIV just defined fast response time. The Primal Rage has the quickest response to friction than any ball yet from MOTIV. The Primal Rage’s response to friction is quick and very defined. The Primal Rage corners harder than the Primal Scream. The Primal Rage gets through the heads easily and starts to rev up later in the midlane. This allows it to store up all it’s energy for a very fast and angular bakend. When the Primal Rage starts to turn the corner, there is no quit on the bakend or wiggle down lane. The Primal Rage goes longer than the Primal Scream, but has less hook overall throughout the entire lane than the Primal Scream. The big difference is the overall backend motion from the Primal Rage. It beats the Primal Scream by 4-5 boards. On my higher volume 42’ house shot, the Primal Rage completely dominated the pattern. The Primal Rage got amazingly easy length through the front part of the lane, before making a very dramatic move off the friction at the breakpoint. I started the session at 24 over 14 out to 7 at the breakpoint. The Primal Rage was great on the fresher house shot, but once the shot opened up, the down lane reaction began to be even more evident and dramatic. Being able to move in deeper 30/18/10 and create shaper angles and having so much room for errors was fantastic. My shots that missed right came flying back to the pocket with amazing pin carry. My shots that were pulled left held line and still hit pocket. Going around the pattern is made a lot easier when you feel you have room for recovery, and the ball isn’t going to roll out when it encounters to much friction up from. I think the Primal Rage is a very versatile ball. It has the ability to handle patterns that are from medium heavy oil to medium. From first arrow to sixth arrow. Most styles will enjoy the Primal Rage. http://www.motivbowling.com/products/balls/primal-rage.html Angela Wilt AKA MOTIV GIRL MOTIV Staff Member

Yes, the Red Ball is out. And it is EVERYTHING it was advertised to be (and more). It is the strongest ball in the Motiv line. This ball will give you the ability to get into heavy oil AND bring the ball back to the pocket with ease. This IS a GREAT ball. Unlike most heavy oil balls, this ball clears the fronts and will give you a motion that no other ball can give you on heavy oil. Order yours today. You will not be disappointed. Alan Grobmeier Motiv Staff Member Below is a link to my video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9az4dwsdpEM

Motiv Primal Rage Review. So what is all the Hype about this RED BALL? RED BALL, RED BALL , RED BALL Is it really that good? The answer to this question didn’t take long for me to realize –YES it is that good! Adding this weapon to my already strong line of MOTIV equipment is just what the doctor ordered. At some point you ask yourself what else can they come up with where could this product line go and what’s missing. Well the RED Ball- Primal Rage certainly answered that question. Absolutely the strongest , most devastating ball in the line the Primal Rage picks up where the Primal Scream left off. Incredible reaction, smooth roll and even stronger continuation through the pins. What an incredible addition to the already long and strong Thrash Frenzy as the Primal Rage brings in the ability to get in the oil and make that all so elusive left motion coming off the back of the pattern. This is the ball I’ve been waiting on for PBA event as it provides me the optimal shape and room on heavier oil conditions that are prominent at PBA stops. I promise you won’t be disappointed with this piece as it is really that good. Come get Motiv-ated with us and experience the RED Ball everyone is talking about. Rick Zakrajsek Motiv Staff www.motivbowling.com

I drilled my new #Redball with my favorite layout, 65*x5”x40*. As soon as I took to the lanes and threw a few shots, it was very clear this is a special ball. The Rage is clean through the front… goes long, and hooks hard off the spot and gets through the deck like the pins are not even there. The best way I can describe the over-all motion, is controlled aggression. It definitely gives me a different look than any ball I’ve thrown in the past. Compared to a similarly layed out Primal Scream, for me the Primal Rage hooks at least 7 boards more, primarily on the back end. Since the Scream and the Rage share the same core, this tells me that the fantastic new pearl cover on the #Redball is what makes this ball extraordinary. Here is my ball reaction video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1hLTw1BYdI In the video, I bowl on the 43 foot WTBA Tokyo Pattern, and a House Shot. I compare the Primal Rage to the MOTIV Ascent Pearl, Thrash Frenzy, Venom Strike, Venom Toxin, 2 Cruel, Raptor Talon & Primal Scream. I’ll be honest, the first few games I bowled with the Rage, I was a step or two behind on my moves – one board adjustments weren’t doing it for me. Once I trusted the aggressive nature of this ball, and made confident, aggressive moves when needed throughout the session (2 and 1, 4 & 2 etc), that’s when the wow factor kicks in. My swing loosened up, and that’s a real good feeling. --Kevin Gallagher— PBA Member MOTIV Staff

Lane Condition: Modified Kegel Stone Street Layout: 4 ¾” x 4” 64* x 4 ¾” x 40* Motiv’s newest ball gives unprecedented backend motion of longer, heavier patterns while still retaining the versatility to excel on shorter, lighter patterns. The Primal Rage, affectionately known as the ‘red ball,’ not only looks good on the lane, its technology gives it the competitive edge. The high RG, highly dynamic Impulse V2 core (2.55 RG, .050 Differential) is wrapped in the new Fusion pearl coverstock. By finishing this aggressive pearl at 1500 grit + Power Gel Polish, the Rage has plenty of teeth to grip the lane through the oil while still retaining the energy needed to make an angular transition at the breakpoint. I drilled with a slightly weaker pin distance than my Scream because I wanted something to definitively push down the lane before it made its move to the pocket. The combination of pearl, high RG and the longer pin allow this ball to effortlessly glide through the heads. Once the ball is in the mids I can see the higher differential kicking to flare and the ball starts to read the lane, though it still is not hooking this early. Once my ball gets down to the breakpoint it releases its energy and makes one of the most angular moves that I have in my arsenal; the strongest for this amount of oil bar none. I have found that this ball is extremely versatile for me. Hook in fresh oil, skid and recovery on broken down conditions; the red ball has exceled on the large variety conditions I have thrown it on so far. The Primal Rage: Take our your Rage! Here is a link to my video of the Rage in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AneshhXglk Trent Overbey In the Zone Pro Shop Motiv Staff www.motivbowling.com

With the Primal Rage I am able to be as firm as I want with my speed and always feel like the ball is going to recover. It allows me to play steeper angles through the front without feeling like I have to get a handful and/or slow my ball speed down. This piece of equipment has enabled me to play angles on the lane that just wouldn't be possible with any other ball. I can now make zone changes and be confident in knowing that I will get full recovery and great power through the pins with the Rage. I am more likely to use this piece towards the middle and end of a block as I do not feel it will work on the fresh. It is too shiny out of box and much to angular naturally to be used on fresh. That is why I have a 40 x 3 3/4 x 60 P3 hole one at 2000 grit in my bag. I use this one when I need a lot of friction production, but a significantly slower response time. This piece is good when I still need a smoother/moderate ball motion, but can no longer use a low RG, high differential core to create it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4DYs1JH-gw

Primal Rage 35 X 5 ½ X 45 Description: The Primal Rage is the 4th generation Primal that introduces a MOTIV piece with severe angularity and continuation. The Primal Rage coverstock introduces the Fusion Pearl Reactive Coverstock(OOB 1500 Grit/Polish) which is a pearlized version of the cover used on the Raptor Talon. The Primal Rage shares the same V2 Core as used on the Primal Scream. Reaction: The Primal Rage’s response to friction is much faster than any of MOTIV's previously releases. This ball is able to create some steep entry angles for guys who aren’t able to do so naturally. It doesn’t really have a best suited lane condition from what I have seen so far, although the Primal Rage is very valuable when seeing carry down. I felt for a ball that creates so much torque off the breakpoint, I could still stay aggressive. When I tend to go to a ball that really changes direction I feel I have to back off of it a little bit to get around the corner. My game is based on being aggressive so to be able to create more entry angle and still stay firm fills in a special void in my arsenal. Comparisons: The Primal Rage and Primal Scream are close in total hook, but the Scream just edges out the Rage. The Primal Rage is cleaner than the Primal Scream allowing it to cover several more boards at the backend. My Thrash Frenzy is more angular than my Primal Scream but isn’t as strong, so the Primal Rage falls in that spot for me. Summary: This ball allows MOTIV to officially have a well rounded lineup....from plastic, urethane, and entry level to very angular and heavy oil arcing pieces along with everything in between! The Primal Rage is MOTIV’s biggest release to date. This ball is designed for everything and I mean everything! Recently we have seen the Primal Rage make 2 PBA shows, one for a 52 foot pattern and the other a 32 foot pattern! I feel like the Primal Rage just doesn’t stop, it has continuation for days! YouTube Video: http://youtu.be/fqzcuF3dO7kMOTIV Staff/Turbo Staff/Boom Apparel Staff Mike Magolan