Motiv Rogue Assassin Bowling Ball

when this ball came out I was very excited to throw it! The Ghost Cover with the trusted Forza Core made this ball a must have! The Ghost coverstock gives this ball the ability to read and pick up in heavier oil patterns for a symetrical ball, the Assassin did not disappoint and I am so happy to have this in my bag! it is a great fit for when the Ghost is too much and the Fire goes just a little too long to carry the corner pins. Tim Emmers Motiv Staff

when this ball came out I was very excited to throw it! The Ghost Cover with the trusted Forza Core made this ball a must have! The Ghost coverstock gives this ball the ability to read and pick up in heavier oil patterns for a symetrical ball, the Assassin did not disappoint and I am so happy to have this in my bag! it is a great fit for when the Ghost is too much and the Fire goes just a little too long to carry the corner pins.

The Rogue Assassin is a great benchmark ball. It is both strong and smooth, giving it the ability to blend out the oil pattern and create a nice, even ball reaction. When the lanes start to transition, this is the ball to go to. The layout I used was 50x3.5"x35 which puts the pin just right of my ring finger. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAi7e6S7Clw Brent Neumann/Motiv Staffer Pro Shop Operator Right Handed Ball Speed 17 Rev Rate 329 Tilt 13* Rotation 75* PAP 4-7/8 over, 1/8 down

The combination of the proven Sigma Core and the Coercion HFS cover (found in the Jackal Ghost) help make the Rogue Assassin a perfect benchmark ball. This ball provides me with a consistent read of the pattern through the middle of the lane, and a continuous motion down lane into the pins. With less hook overall than the Jackal Ghost, the Assassin becomes a great ball on tricky lane conditions when controlling the pocket is a must. This is a must have for anyone looking to add a great benchmark shape to their arsenal! Devon Miller MOTIV Staffer

MOTIV's new Rogue Assassin has one of the most successful cover and core combinations in the company's history. It has the Core of the Sigma series and the cover of the Jackal Ghost. For me, the result has been a ball that grabs in the oil and revs up exceptionally hard in the backend. I drilled it up and my first game of league out of the box was a 300 game! I have found that whenever the conditions start to get tricky, the Rogue Assassin always finds a way to the pocket. And it hits harrrrrrrrd. If you're looking for a dependable ball that has the potential to be great on anything but the most extreme conditions, the Rogue Assassin is probably close to what you're looking for. I also did a Youtube review of the Rogue Assassin - you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1Jdgte057Y Jeff Piroozshad MOTIV Staff

BENCHMARK BALL!!! Light, Medium/Heavy it's the first one out of my bag in practice. I used my favorite layouts 4 ¼" pin in the ring finger with cg slightly kicked out. This drilling allows the ball to flair a 4-5" and the sigma core provides a strong predictable motion. I enjoy the dark colors of the ball that blend together well with the Logo. Its hard to beat a ball you can count on and this is IT!!! Motiv Staff Eric George No Nickles Pro Shop Owner/Operator

The Motiv Rogue Assassin features my favorite cover and favorite core that Motiv has to offer. The Coercion HFS Reactive cover is also found on the Jackal Ghost, easily one of the best Asymmetric balls on the market. The Sigma core has been a core that Motiv has used 7 times, and this may be its best audition yet. The Assassin is the ideal benchmark ball for all bowlers due to the core numbers of (15 lb) 2.47 RG allowing the ball to rev up quickly, .047 diff keeps the ball from burning up and the Coercion cover allows the ball to have a controllable continuation down lane. If you are in the market for a benchmark, do not overlook the Rogue Assassin! Elliott Askey Motiv Staff

The Motiv Rogue Assassin is the follow up to the Motiv Rogue Blade and features the same Sigma Core. The biggest difference is that the Assassin comes with the same cover off the Jackal Ghost. I drilled my Assassin with the pin under the ring, which is the same layout on the Blade. I was expecting this ball to be a bit smoother in the back and stronger overall. I like my Blade with some surface, so having a solid version with a cover like the Ghost was just what I was looking for. My first session was on a fresh house shot and I brought out a fresh Jackal Ghost along with the Rogue Assassin. On the fresh, my Ghost was able 3 boards stronger. Being a smoother ball, I found I had more area with the Assassin, and when the lanes broke down, I was able to chase the oil inside and stick with the ball longer. Compared to my Rogue Blade, I was about 3 boards right off my Assassin. My second session was during a local 8-gamer tournament. I started with the Ghost and was able to transition to the Assassin after game 2. I played in the same area and just kept moving in through game 7 before switching to my Venom Recoil. For league, this would be a great option as the first ball out of your bag. For those with slower ball speeds like myself, I'd say this is just above your benchmark ball. You'll be able to switch to a Rogue Blade or Venom Recoil with ease once the lanes break down. Adam Yoshii MOTIV Bowling & Vise Insert Staff Just Bowling Pro Shop

Layout: 90 x 4" x 25 What happens when you take the Coercion HFS coverstock from the Jackal Ghost, finish it at 3000 LSS, and then wrap it around the famous Sigma core (2.47RG, .047Diff)? You get a combination that gives no warning to the pins or your opponents. The Rogue Assassin is a solid medium to medium-heavy benchmark ball that gives the predictability, versatility, and control that is to be expected with that moniker. This cover/core combination provides good traction throughout the lane allowing you to read the pattern well while still retaining enough energy to drive through to the pit with power. I put a 4" pin on mine as I wanted to utilize the power of the core a little more than the cover (I love the Sigma core). In tandem with that, by placing the pin higher up I was trying to get a little more torque off of the spot when it was time for the roll phase of the Assassin's reaction. The final product produced was exactly as I thought it would be. On the typical medium house condition that I have thrown this on, the ball is a beast in terms of overall power. The midlane read is quite strong, really blending out the pattern from the early skid-snap effect it tends to have. Given this early revving action, the back end of the Assassin is quite tame, producing a smooth and controlled shape. At no time in any of my shots have I seen this ball jump early or take an unannounced lane-change left. While I have been able to get to the pocket from quite a few angles, this ball shines its brightest when you can keep your line more in front of you rather than trying to launch it across many boards. I will say, though, that I was pleasantly surprised that a little hand change at my release actually allowed me to open up and carry even more than expected, truly showing off the versatility this ball provides to a multitude of styles. If you need a benchmark ball that gives you the power and predictability needed to read, and take advantage of, fresher conditions, the Rogue Assassin is tough to beat. Trent Overbey In the Zone Pro Shop MOTIV Staff www.motivbowling.com

The Rogue Assassin is the best of both worlds.. Possibly the best core MOTIV ever produced in the Sigma Core and Possibly the best cover stock MOTIV came out with in the Coercion HFS. You have the core from the Sigma ball line and the cover from the Jackal Ghost. What else could you ask for? This ball is a great addition to my bag. This ball has a RG of 2.47 and a DIFF. of .047. It is also LASER SCANNED SANDED at 3,000 grit. This ball is great on the fresh house shot or moderately broken down shot. So this ball should be good for all 3 games of league day in and day out depending on your centers house conditions. Also, this ball pairs really nice with the Venom Recoil and the Rip Cord. KYE SHIPLEY PBA member and MOTIV STAFF MERCERSBURG, PA

By Bryan Ramsey From Phillipsburg, NJ About Me Regional Motiv Staff Straight up ASSASSIN. Let's start out by saying this ball is the perfect release by Motiv for the ball chart. Pairing the Ghost cover with the Forza SS core is a genius move by Motiv bowling. The Assassin is the perfect step down from your Ghost or the Trident Abyss when they're a bit too strong for your liking. From what I'm seeing so far from this piece is the earlier, smoother roll, with awesome punch when it gets to the pin deck. It also gives you incredible control and is a perfect benchmark you can trust in multiple situations. Yet another sweet release from Motiv bowling that I expect big things from. Once against Motiv keeps raising the bar in bowling with every release. #MOTIV BOWLING