Motiv Venom Blue Coral Bowling Ball

Core: Gear APG Type: Asymmetrical Coverstock: Coercion MFH Reactive Box Finish: 4000 Grit LSS Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/c_kXs34BKcM Layout: 45 x 4 ½ x 70 Strengths Blue Coral Venom has the most shape at the breakpoint of all the previous Venom weaponry, although it has a lot of teeth in the midlane the reaction isn't erratic. The hybrid coverstock Coercion MFH Reactive provides reasonable traction in the oil without sacrificing versatility, I found the cover to be useful on both fresh and severely broken down patterns. The backend reaction of Blue Coral isn't as violent compared to Venom Recoil, as strong as the backend reaction it didn't force me out of my comfort zone. Blue Coral fits underneath the Pride and Jackal weaponry in terms of overall hook, bigger than Venom Shock and Fatal Venom. I understand what conditions Blue Coral are meant for however I've had tremendous success on heavier patterns as well, the forward roll is produces is contentious. Weaknesses I wasn't successful with Blue Coral on extreme friction and extreme volumes, however that is why I have Top Thrill and Jackal Legacy for such occasions. Overall Summary Blue Coral was created to respond to the friction more reasonably that Venom Recoil, although low flaring weaponry is typically encouraged more so on medium patterns Blue Coral for me was rather versatile. Out of box Blue Coral gave me plenty of hook but it wasn't as much as bigger weaponry like Ghost and Odyssey, a reasonable asymmetrical option to the symmetrical options of Venom Shock and Fatal Venom. I love Blue Coral on transition as much as I do on the fresh, in the event urethane is being too slow or when bigger weaponry is giving off too much motion Blue Coral has enough of a controlled motion at the breakpoint to not give you too much at the breakpoint. Should you find yourself in fresh or transitional turmoil I encourage you to look at the versatile Venom Blue Coral. Your game will thank you for it . K.C. White II Motiv Staff IAMBowling Staff

I don't even know were to start, when telling you about the Blue Coral Venom. This ball is so good in so many ways. Being that is the first ever hybrid asymmetrical found in the history of the venom line. When the front parts of the lane starts to transition, this ball gets thru so clean and reads pattern so well. It's remind me so much of my venom recoil but supercharged!! Please put this ball in your bag rather its for league or sport. You will not be disappointed. Motiv Staffer Jacobi Brinkley

Layout - 50 x 5 x 40 Test Pattern - 42' THS The Blue Coral Venom is something I've anticipated for quite a while. While being a huge fan of the Venom line, this is something I know I'm going to be throwing a lot in the future. I first threw the Blue Coral with a pair of Venom Shocks. This combination makes me feel unbeatable. The Blue Coral showed me how controllable it is going down the lane, but producing a shape that isn't too slow or too strong. With the Hybrid cover, the range of shapes that this can create is going to be well-utilized as it also gives me that benchmark-type feel as well. At the same time, I feel I can get my hands in this late in any block as well. With this still being early in the year, the releases haven't been nothing short of amazing. The Blue Coral Venom will be one of the pieces that I will be drilling multiples of. The asym core and the hybrid cover, I just feel there will be an insane amount of layouts that can be used on this and produce the results that are wanted. You will want more than one!! Darryl Carreon MOTIV Staff / PBA Member

Layout: 60 x 4" x 30 The Venom line has been a staple with MOTIV for over a decade, and the Blue Coral is a worthy addition to its heritage. Sporting the Coercion MFH Reactive coverstock (finished at 4000 grip LSS) wrapped around the asymmetric Gear APC core (2.47 RG, .036 Differential) first seen in the Venom Recoil, this new entry provides excellent performance in the Medium to Medium-Light condition category. I laid my Blue Coral out with a stronger pin, then lightly hit it with a 3000 abralon pad by hand, to give myself something with a bit more punch than my Shock overall but keeping its intended down lane motion intact. When I first brought it out in league, it was just a bit less than what I needed for the fresh but showed enough that it could be great once the transition hit. Transitioning down from my Mythic Jackal, the Blue Coral did not miss a beat for the rest of the league night. Where the transition had carved the midlane and mucked up the backend, this ball handled both quite well. The cover has just enough bite to not fully skate through everything up front thereby allowing the Gear APC to power into the 'roll' motion just before hitting that carry down. As the night progressed, I was able to continue moving left with this ball even through the second defined transition, finding that it could handle larger launch angles and still make it back to the pocket. Even with the stronger pin placement I have on mine, the ability of the Blue Coral Venom to open-up the lane is a benefit to my arsenal when strong shells are too early and weaker shell/core combos are not enough the drive through to the pit. This is an excellent mid-block ball for me, bridging the gap between my 'big block' pieces (Mythic Jackal, Trident Horizon) and later-day stuff (Shock, Tank line). Trent Overbey In the Zone Pro Shop MOTIV Staff www.motivbowling.com