Motiv Sky Raptor Bowling Ball

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The Sky Raptor™ brings the legendary Raptor™ line soaring back for worldwide release! Featuring the new Affliction™ V2 core and new Dynamic Infusion™ pearl reactive technology, the Sky Raptor™ is specifically designed to create downlane motion in heavy oil environments. You can have confidence that the Sky Raptor™ will clear the front of the lanes with ease and come screeching back with speed to attack the pocket. The new Affliction V2 core features a density upgrade, which gives the Sky Raptor higher rev potential and more track flare. Both performance aspects increase overall hook potential and provide an RG and differential that are tuned in for higher volumes of oil. Extensive testing went into the development of the new Dynamic Infusion™ Pearl Reactive cover stock for the Sky Raptor™. It digs in the oil and creates the angle needed on the backend as heavy oil patterns begin to break down and transition. Utilizing a stronger formulation of the Infusion™ coverstock system, Dynamic Infusion™ Pearl Reactive technology packs a larger punch than previous versions. A 5000 grit LSS finish was used to provide more traction in heavier volumes of oil. We intentionally left the polish off the Sky Raptor™ to give it more bite! When to Use Speed Dominant - Most pearlized coverstocks provide so much length that they are nearly impossible to use for speed dominant bowlers. With a huge symmetrical core and the true heavy oil pearl cover, the Raptor Sky is a pearl that speed dominant players can use confidently without the typical fear of a ball that is “too clean.” Balanced Bowlers - For balanced bowlers there will be many uses for a ball like the Raptor Sky. First of all, for players who prefer to see down lane motion, this is a pearl that can be used early in blocks and on higher volumes when pearls are normally difficult to use. Additionally, this is a strong enough pearl that when the highest rev rate players make their move in to create angle, balanced bowlers can keep up with the moves. So often, balanced bowlers lose pins on the highest rev rate players just because they can not move in as quickly. This Raptor Sky allows for aggressive moves and angles. Rev Dominant Bowlers - Rev dominant and two handed bowlers often prefer to allow for down lane motion and to use faster responding coverstocks early in competition. This allows the rev-dominant player to “open up” a pattern earlier and stay ahead of the moves. The Raptor Sky is the the pearl that lets rev dominant players be aggressive with moves across the lane. So often, those first moves have to be made using smoother solid reactive balls because of the traction they provide. Now there is a pearl that can make the shape down lane while still giving that confidence in the middle of the lane.
LineRaptor
Color
CoverstockDynamic Infusion™ Pearl Reactive
CoreAffliction™ V2 Symmetric
RG2.48
Differential0.055
Intermediate Diffn/a
Factory finish5000 Grit LSS
Weights12 thru 16lbs
Cleared USBCYes

2 Reviews

  • Justin Mooney | MOTIV Staff

    Posted by Justin Mooney | MOTIV Staff on Oct 26th 2022

    This ball is just WOW! The new Sky Raptor is what we have been looking for! We waited a while for a new Raptor, but it was well worth the wait! This ball gets through the front part of the lane really well, is really strong in the mid lane, and has an amazing amount of backend! This ball is a more juiced up version of the Iron Forge! This ball will be a great piece in any bowler's bag! Layout: 60x4.75x30 PAP: 4 9/16" Over 1 1/2" Up

  • Trent Overbey

    Posted by Trent Overbey on Oct 24th 2022

    Layout 60 x 4" x 30 The sky is the limit with the first Affliction-led Raptor to hit the MOTIV ball chart as a standard US release. The Sky Raptor introduces the first modification of the reliable Affliction core, Affliction V2 (2.48 RG, .055 Diff), for stronger revving action in oil. To pair with the new core is the new Dynamic Infusion pearl coverstock (5000 LSS), a technology built to get through the heads while responding to fiction quickly. This pairing creates a good relationship for when you need a ball to read the midlane on fresher medium-heavy conditions that still has backend pop. I put the 4" pin on my Sky Raptor as I already have a 5" pin on my Mythic Jackal and wanted a stronger differentiation than just asymmetric vs. symmetric, and I got just that. While they are similar in overall hooking potential, these two balls provide vastly different reactions, giving me options for attacking the lanes. Whereas the Jackal is good at opening up the lane by pushing through the heads and revving hard on the backend, the Raptor likes to stay squarer by reading the mids a bit more, getting into a heavier roll thanks to the core and stronger pin placement. On the fresh house shot for my league, the Raptor provides a great control piece to eliminate the over/under jumpiness that can occur. I see an easy glide through the heads, a good midlane roll to provide predictability, and a quick reaction to the downlane friction without being 'flippy' and uncontrollable. This downlane response helps to blend out the pattern significantly while still providing a good entry angle into the pocket for better carrying opportunities. This piece provides so much predictability and consistency that it took less than 10 games out of the box for me to shoot 300 with it. Overall, I would say the strength of the Sky Raptor is in its ability to blend the lane, meaning that straighter angles are your friend. Once the lanes get to a point where you need to increasingly open up the lanes, it is an easy transition down to an Iron Forge or Pride Empire. The benchmark medium-heavy reaction provided by this ball is something that should be strongly considered for anyone's arsenal. Trent Overbey In the Zone Pro Shop MOTIV Staff www.motivbowling.com