Tag Cannon

Ball Specs Core Halogen Cover stock Agility SFP Reactive Bowler Specs PAP 4 1/4 over 1 1/4 up Speed 18mph Rev rate 525 Tag Cannon is the newest ball in the tag line. This ball is a perfect ball for someone who bowls on lighter volume house patterns. For tournament bowlers it will be good for light -medium patterns later in the block. Compared to the original tag the cannon has a stronger cover and is a few feet sooner. This will give more overall hook and the cannon more versatile as it can be used in more oil. The cannon is a great add to anyone's arsenal who is looking for a lower end piece! Kris Rogers Motiv Regional Staffer PBA Regional Champion Genesis Pro Stafff

The Tag Cannon will be the necessity piece for the medium to high rev player, for when lanes tend to burn up. For the lower rev players, the Tag Cannon may be more in play especially on fresher patterns and for longer blocks. I drilled my Tag Cannon to create a slightly earlier motion, but did not want to sacrifice the angular shape it can create. The more the lanes transitioned, I felt more comfortable with the Tag Cannon. Granted the cover is slightly weaker than most the arsenal, I know playing medium to bigger angles, this ball definitely helps create the shape I need when playing further in. While some may think the Graffiti Tag was too angular, the Tag Cannon creates an unbelievable 1-2 punch. The Tag Cannon will fit any arsenal whether you are a high rev, high speed, low rev, low speed. During any lane transition, the Tag Cannon now is one of the first balls out of my bag to help combat that. Darryl Carreon MOTIV Staff / Bowlifi / PBA Member

Tag-Cannon Longer-Stronger, Longer-Stronger, Longer-Stronger is all I can say.. The new Motiv Tag Cannon provides added length and a stronger finish and continuation than its predecessor. Drilling a pin up layout on this beauty provided the added length I need on shorter patterns like Cheetah with an incredibly angular entry to the pocket while still maintaining a great deal of predictability off the back of the pattern. Drilling another pin down provided a great compliment to the pin up version and helped to tame down a bit of the angularity off the back of the shorter patterns and allow for migration into the middle part of the lane as the pattern transitioned. The SFP (Skid-Flip Pearl) cover is what allows this ball to get down the lane and retain its energy to deliver continuous motion through the pins. Don't miss out on this one- and its color scheme is pretty great as well! Rick Zakrajsek Motiv Staff-Ohio Vise Staff Genesis Staff Real Bowlers Tape Staff www.Motivbowling.com

This ball is the newest introduction into the Tag line of MOTIV bowling balls. The MOTIV Tag Cannon features the new Agility SFP (Skid-Flip Pearl) reactive cover stock combined with the Halogen core. It's super clean through the front of the lane, makes an unbelievable move off the spot and has all the backends you will be looking for and then some. And let's not leave out that it goes through the pins with extreme continuation. It will be a great fit in your bag on medium to light oil. When you don't think any ball will go through the heads, this ball will fly through them. My Tag Cannon is laid out with the pin above and to the right of the ring finger, the cg under the ring finger and has no extra hole. To say it's clean through the front part of the lane would be a huge understatement, however it does not miss the mids. The move it makes is like nothing I've seen before and it's continuation through the pins is something you have to see to believe. This ball is going to get A LOT of play for me on medium to light oil. Craig Auerbach MOTIV Staff Member Florida

Rev Rate: 500 Axis Tilt: 25 Axis Rotation: 45 Ball Speed:17 PAP Measurements: 4 1/8 Inner Core: Halogen Coverstock: Agility SFP Reactive Finish: 5500 Grit LSP The Tag Cannon features the proven Halogen core wrapped in the all know Agility SFP coverstock, the characteristics of the Cannon is to provide the bowler with not only a fast response down lane as the original Tag but also a smooth response as well. I got exactly what I expected out of the Tag Cannon in terms of overall ball motion as it is different from the original Tag, the Cannon is bigger than the Tag up front and smoother down lane so whereas the original Tag would check upon encountering friction the Tag Cannon smooths out upon encountering friction. Because I was pleased with the out of box reaction I got from the Tag Cannon much like the original I did not feel the need to alter the surface, however for the sake of science I did anyway. Adding surface to the Tag Cannon will even out the ball reaction more than what it does naturally which I found to be beneficial on heavier medium patterns, to an extent I was able to take advantage of its natural end over end roll and had zero issues with carry. Comparisons Freestyle Rush: The Freestyle Rush is longer than that of the Tag Cannon and is also smoother upon encountering friction, because it is smoother I feel it can be a reasonable step down from the Tag Cannon depending on how you lay it out. Carbon Octane: The Carbon Octane is much bigger compared to that of the Tag Cannon, although they do share similarities in terms of length however ball motion wise the Carbon Octane is more angular down lane and provides more overall hook. Overall I am pleased with the Tag Cannon as it does as advertised and a great build upon the Halogen core, I was a huge fan of the Tag however because I like sitting on top of the ball it wasn't something I could force feed into the spot if I needed to. No problem doing that with the Tag Cannon. Instead of seeing the ball check down lane I get a smooth roll over and no grab and that is something I consider to be a plus, the Tag Cannon will be a great fit for all the tournament bowlers who need a ball that provides length and controlled angularity, for league bowlers that encounters lighter conditions in league the Tag Cannon will allow them to play in their comfort zone longer than with bigger weaponry. In football they say a QB with a cannon for an arm is a dangerous thing.....Well a bowler with a Cannon for a bowling ball is worlds dangerous more so I encourage you pick one up. Your game will thank you for it. K.C. White II Motiv Staff Mongoose Tape Staff

Layout: 70 x 4 x 35 Be ready to make a statement. The Tag Cannon is a bold ball that was created to compliment the Octane Carbon and Freestyle Rush yet still stand out on its own. The proven Halogen core (2.55RG, .037Diff) stays in this new Tag iteration as the motion it helps create fits really well with the medium-light conditions this ball is built for. The new Agility SFP cover (finished at 5500LSP) not only stands out because of its bright color choice, it also creates a motion that will give bowlers a strong option later in the day when friction is aplenty. I drilled mine with a stronger pin placement in order to get the core revving a bit more for increased flare-traction. Even with this in mind, which I did obtain, the Cannon still effortlessly glides through the heads to retain energy for its downlane motion. Once at the breakpoint the ball makes a strong, but not uncontrollable, move towards the pocket with excellent continuation through to the pit; one of my teammates is continuously impressed by how well this Tag goes through the pins. I can throw this on a fresh summer house-shot, making sure to stay right of ten the entire time, but this is built for, and excels, once the lanes open up. As I stated above, this is a good compliment to my arsenal as it is about two boards weaker than my Carbon (due to additional length) yet stronger than my Rush (about three boards stronger). If you need length without sacrificing breakpoint control for the medium-dry conditions, the Tag Cannon is a solid choice to make. Trent Overbey In the Zone Pro Shop MOTIV Staff www.motivbowling.com

Bob Benton Maryland Motiv Freestyle Rush ( http://www.motivbowling.com/products/balls/tag-cannon.html) 60 x 4 x 40 (3000 Abralon) Personal Stats: 400-450 RPM 18-20 MPH PAP - 5 5/8" over, 1" up Axis Tilt - Estimated 8-12 Degrees Current League Average: 238 Intended Use: I used a stronger pin position on the Tag Cannon to get the low-end core to start up a little earlier. My goal for the Tag Cannon was to have a ball that I can shape downlane later in blocks when there is friction and significant lane traffic. Reaction: The Tag Cannon is nice and quick off the spot when there is friction to throw it to. This fills a spot in the bag where I had previously used balls that were a little earlier in motion, sacrificing pin carry. Now, with the Cannon, I can open up the angles late in blocks and see the shape I need to get corners out downlane. Overall: The Tag Cannon hooks a good bit more than the original Graffiti Tag. It fits in between the Graffiti Tag and the Octane Carbon for me. Where the Carbon is a little slower in the midlane, the Tag Cannon is quick and allows me to maximize entry angle when I'm confident that I have friction to throw it to downlane.

The Tag Cannon really makes a bold statement in the light oil ball line. The Tag Cannon features the Halogen core with the new Agility SFP (Skid-Flip Pearl) reactive coverstock. This combination allows this ball to get easy length on higher friction lane surfaces and a fast response on the back part of the lane. As always, this ball has Motiv's great continuation and helps maximize your strike potential. For high rev players, you will not be afraid to throw this ball away from the pocket because once it finds the friction on the backend it will make it back. In league, you will be able to get this ball down the lane when there is friction in the fronts or to the outside and still have enough retained energy to unload on the backend as it goes through the pins. This is a great ball at a great price!!! https://youtu.be/tGKOEDCNxKI Motiv Staff Steve Haas

Ball Specs: Motiv Tag cannon Skid Flip Pearl Reactive 5500 LSP Ball Specs: Halogen Symmetric Core Layout 50 x 4.5 x 30 (no balance hole) Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5 Over 1/4 up Rev Rate 275. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed off hand 18 Review: The New Motiv Tag Cannon provides good length through the front part of the lane, then reads the middle well and finally provides a predictable flip when it encounters friction. The Tag Cannon features an upgrade in reaction to the Original Tag. The new evolution is more predictable and hits harder than the Black and Green Tag in my opinion. I like the cover better on this Tag because I can roll it multiple sets and just wipe off dirt and oil with Motiv Power Gel Clean or a good spray cleaner. My original Tag needed to see the ball spinner after a few sets to stay at box finish. The Cannon fits between my Freestyle Rush and Venom Shock in total hook. The ball motion is also between these two balls as well. The Cannon took the best parts of The Shock and Rush and put them together in one ball. I feel the Cannon was stronger than expected on a house shot, yet very playable on all but the very oily, flat patterns. I do have a lower rev rate. The Tag Cannon hits hard and carries very well. The Cannon digs the corner pins out nicely. I even have been getting more messengers! I let a few no thumbers with high rev rates try my Tag Cannon and the ball really shines for them. They cleared the heads easily and the backend was ridiculous! These bowlers got easy length with a devastating hit. The Cannon plays well from many target lines. The Cannon will definitely have a place when I need control and hit on beat up or drier patterns. The colors are really nice and the ball looks better in person than in print or on line. I wasn't sure if I would like the bright orange logo on Blue and Green but it really looks good. If you liked the original Tag but wanted more control and less maintenance the Cannon is for you! Summary: The Tag Cannon provides easy length with an angular but predictable backend. This is a great choice when playing Drier lanes. The entry angle creates great pin carry. The Tag Cannon is an eye catcher and looks great rolling down the lane. Glenn Wendel PBA Member Motiv Staff Ultimate Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.motivbowling.com

DESCRIPTION INNER CORE - Halogen™ COVERSTOCK - Agility™ SFP Reactive FINISH - 5500 Grit LSP RG RATING - 2.55 (15 lbs) RG DIFFERENTIAL - 0.37 (15 lbs) FLARE POTENTIAL - 4"+ REACTION The all new Tag Cannon has a new cover which is an improvement over its predecessor, the Graffiti Tag. The Cannon is a touch earlier than the original with a rounder shape. This tweak allows the ball to be more predictable coming off the end of the pattern without sacrificing hitting power. The Cannon is still plenty fast enough off the spot and is able to go through the pins with power from a multitude of different angles. VIDEO https://youtu.be/IIRN70CO0sA COMPARISONS I compared the Tag Cannon to the original Graffiti Tag, Freestyle Rush, and the Octane Carbon. The layout is 60 x 4.5" x 75. In relation to the Graffiti Tag, it rolls a touch earlier with a rounder overall shape. What this means is the Cannon is around 3 boards stronger. The Freestyle Rush doesn't rev up as much as the Cannon because it has a higher RG diff. This makes the Rush as long as the Cannon, but not nearly as fast or strong off the spot. This makes changing from the Cannon to the Rush virtually seamless. Lastly, we have the Octane Carbon. These two balls compliment each other perfectly. The Octane Carbon is 4-5 boards stronger than the Tag Cannon with a similar motion. I have had no issues changing from the Carbon to the Cannon during transition. Once the pattern starts to break down, I am able to pull out the Cannon, move back right to where I started with the Carbon, and continue striking. Motiv puts an emphasis on synergy between equipment in different overall hook potential categories. The Carbon and the Cannon are another successful match. SUMMARY I am the type of bowler that is always experimenting with surface. I like knowing what I match up with and what I do not. For me, the Tag Cannon at box finish was a touch too long for the conditions I typically bowl on. I decided to take it down to 3000 sanded and it gave me the motion I was looking for. I was still able to play inside without ball reading too early, and it cornered well enough to carry without issue. The cover on the Cannon is very receptive to surface changes which adds to its overall versatility. When I find myself bowling on lighter volume, I will be throwing the Tag Cannon on a wide variety of oil patterns. MOTIV STAFF MEMBER Doug Anderson