Venom Strike

The Venom Strike is a deadly ball that hits with devastating power. Engineered to provide a strong arcing motion on light-medium oil, it blends the lane with ease. At the heart of the Venom Strike is the proven Gear core from the original GT1. It provides a low RG for easy revs and a low differential to tame track flare. The cover on the Venom Strike is very advanced for the category. We modified the Atomix shell that was utilized on the award-winning Sigma Tour and developed a specialized cover for the Venom Strike called Atomix Arc Solid Reactive. This shell sinks its fangs into the lane to read the friction and hit the pocket with bad intentions. Review: The Venom Strike has been a very good ball for me thus far. I have two venom strikes, ball one drilled 35X5X50 and ball two 75X4.5X40. Even though I have two differently drilled Venom Strike's that do roll different, I would still characterize this ball as a smooth strong arc rolling ball. For the price range of the Venom Strike, you get plenty of hook in the front part of the lane, even at the 3000 box surface. However, you still get a nice strong but smooth continuous motion in the backend. I love how agressive this ball is for the price point. Even though I would not suggest throwing it on heavy oil, the ball definitely needs some juice in the front part of the lane. I like throwing my Venom Strike on medium sport compliant patterns because it helps blend that pattern out and helps avoid over under. Comparing my two Venom Strike's. Ball one reads much earlier and much lazier in the back part of the lane, which I love when I am able to play straighter angles. Ball two gets through the front part of the lane much cleaner and is more angular at the break point. Ball two comes out of the bag as the lanes start to break down and start to move left. Ball two makes it easier to create more angle and not lose pin carry. This is another winner by MOTIV Bowling and you should visit your local pro shop and order yours today! Check out my Venom Strike ball reaction video. Sorry, but the video only contains ball one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Gu74CdejY Get MOTIVated!!!! Bobby Middleton Jr MOTIV Staff Member www.motivbowling.com

Ball Lay out: 60 x 4 3/4 x 45 PAP: 5 5/8 right 1/8 up Ball speed: 19 - 20 Rev rate: 450 The Venom Strike has been a long awaited release with the reintroduction of the gear core. Review: When I first threw this ball I was in awe. I am noticing how many people are posting that this ball hooks a lot, and yes it does, but this layout for me is extremely controllable and smooth. The ball is not jumpy, it is in control of the lane. With any other ball, I would expect a jump of the ball at 45 feet, this ball just continues to casually turn to the pocket. I am able to play a straighter line and the burn in later games with this ball and layout. Venom v Sigma Hybrid: Both balls have a similar layout, and I play the same spot on the lane with both balls, the only difference here is my break point. With the Venom I play a break point further down lane and 2 board left of the Sigma Hybrid. Venom v Scream: With the Venom I am 5 boards right of the Scream. The Venom starts its motion towards the pocket a few feet before the Scream. Comparing these two ball reactions, you can definitely see the difference of the ball motion how the Scream is more angular than the Venom. Overall: I use my Venom mainly as a late game 2 or Game 3 ball when I need to control the lanes. This layout allows me to play into the burn surprisingly. I am still shocked when I throw this ball expecting it to be more aggressive, but it stays in control and does not over react. I love it and is exactly what I have been missing. Recommendations: I have now been able to see different layout and reactions from this ball and it is extremely versatile. Just because I say it is smooth and controlling doesn't mean that is how the ball will be for another bowler. I know that with a different layout this ball will be aggressive, and I did not want mine to be aggressive, I wanted control ability down lane. This ball is great for Medium to Heavy Oil conditions. This ball can be a great benchmark ball for anyone. For the high rev high speed player looking for control down lane, i highly recommend the layout I have. Thank you Brandon Joseph Motiv Staff Member

INNER CORE: Gear™ COVERSTOCK: Atomix™ Arc Solid Reactive FINISH: 3000 Grit Sanded 15# SPECS: RG: 2.48, DIFF: .034 Right-handed Speed: 18-20 Revs: 450+ The new Venom Strike is truly a very nice piece to have. I drilled my first one pin under my ring and the cg in my grip line. It is the first ball I grab to read the pattern and it never steers me wrong. Very seldom do I even have to switch balls after determining the look I get. It is very versatile and I use it on med to short fresh patterns and even on longer broken down patterns. The Gear core allows for easy revs and the tamed track flare means it will not get crazy on you. Very smooth and predictable.... like a street legal sports car. I can get in deep and loft the gutter on the PBA Shark pattern or play up 3 on the Cheetah. It is that versatile!! This is a great piece and for the money there is no reason why anyone shouldn’t own two or three of them. Likes: Smooth off the spot yet packs plenty of punch Colors are great ( Orange/Blue ) Versatility Dislikes: None yet William Leto Motiv Staff member www.motivbowling.com www.twitter.com/motivbowling www.facebook.com/motivbowling

This new Venom Strike will not be missed on the shelves. The color combo is definitely eye-catching. Mine is drilled with the pin under the middle finger, CG under the ring finger, in my palm. The pin is about 2” out. My PAP is about 4 ¾ over, 0 up. With this layout the pin is about 5 ½ inches from my pap at a 70 degreeish drilling angle. I have a Primal Scream and a QZ2 drilled the same way. The ball gets out of the heads very clean, and has a good motion on the backends. It is no where nearly as strong as the Primal Scream, but the Primal Scream is meant for longer oil and heavier volume. The strength of the ball is on medium to short oil. It turns earlier and harder than my QZ2 on the same conditions. Alan Grobmeier Motiv Staff www.motivbowling.com

MOTIV Bowling CONDITION: LIGHT-MEDIUM OIL The Venom Strike is a deadly ball that hits with devastating power. Engineered to provide a strong arcing motion on light-medium oil, it blends the lane with ease. At the heart of the Venom Strike is the proven Gear core from the original GT1. It provides a low RG for easy revs and a low differential to tame track flare. The cover on the Venom Strike is very advanced for the category. We modified the Atomix shell that was utilized on the award-winning Sigma Tour and developed a specialized cover for the Venom Strike called Atomix Arc Solid Reactive. This shell sinks its fangs into the lane to read the friction and hit the pocket with bad intentions. Drill Layout/Pattern Pin is under the ring finger with the CG kicked out Grit and/or Polishes used Ball comes at 3000 The Venom Strike is a really smooth rolling ball that is very versatile. I use this ball on shorter patterns or in game 3- 4 of league. With the blend of a Sigma Tour cover and the Gear core this is a great ball that will still have hitting power on a shorter pattern. 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

The Venom Strike is an awesome smooooth rolling ball that is very versatile. I drilled mine 85* x 5” x 45*. It’s extremely predictable roll makes it very effective in a wide variety of conditions. It fits right in the middle of my line-up in terms of overall hook. Under house conditions, it blends out the over/under conditions from left to right that is so commonly found. Here is a video of me throwing the Venom Strike on a THS. In the video I compare it to the two other most recent MOTIV releases, the Primal Scream and 2 Cruel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A44CtApphVI For Sport patterns, I like it on the fresh on Medium patterns because it blends the lane really well from front to back. Anyone who bowls on Sport shots know that you need to have a smooth predictable ball in order to keep yourself out of trouble, and the Venom Strike fills the role for me. I find myself looking to the Venom Strike more and more as time goes on… I truly feel that if I were only allowed to bring one ball to a tournament or league, this would be my choice. --Kevin Gallagher— PBA Member MOTIV Staff

The Venom Strike is an exceptional piece of equipment for those looking for the ultimate in control and predictability. It features the original Gear core which was first used in the GT1. This core design is low RG (2.48) and medium-low differential (0.034). I especially enjoyed throwing the Venom on shorter patterns such as Kegel Broadway and PBA Viper/Cheetah. I think heavy handed players will really come to appreciate this release from MOTIV as it blends the lane out front to back and side to side exceptionally well. Additonally, if you're a speed dominant bowler or just prefer to stand on top of the pattern longer and keep your angles shut down, then you'll really like what the Venom has to offer. I have two Venom Strikes. The first one is 35 x 4.75 x 35 with a hole on my PAP (3/4 bit, 2 1/2 in. deep). The second is drilled 35 x 4.5 x 70 with a hole from center of grip through CG extended to the VAL (1" bit, 3" deep). I use the second one a lot more often though.

Bowler Stats-Ball Speed 15.5 MPH Rev Rate-App 280 Axis of Rotation-30 to 60 degrees Axis Tilt 9 degrees Right Handed PAP-5 over, 1/4" up The Motiv Venom Strike is designed for light to medium oil patterns according to Motv. The ball is as advertised and more for me. It pushes through the heads on fresh shots as well as when the heads get thin. The ball revs up late in the mid lanes and make a strong arcy continous move at the end of the pattern. In addition, the core/cover combo allows me to move deeper even though I have had the most success playing up the boards with the Venom. The Core of the Ball, the Gear Core, revs early without a lot of flair. I am able up to play up the boards, or swing it out to the dry until their is no longer enough head oil to get it down the lane. I am also able to tug the ball into the soup on house shots and it still manages to carry. The ball trips more 10 pins (and therefore leaves less) then any other ball in the Motiv line. I have used this ball on Heavier oiled lanes with more surface on the ball and was able to get the ball to the pocket. I think it will be a great match up for me early in long format tournaments on wood (with higher friction), league nights and on medium length patterns. The Venom Strike lets me know when to put it away as it will start leaving weak 10's and 7's on hits that look good, as well as getting into an area of over/under. If you use this ball as designed, that is on medium oil patterns of volume or length, it will be a very effective ball. To throw it on a burnt conditions will require a healthy polish and a longer drill pattern. With the Venom Strike Motiv has a piece of equipment to give the original GT1 ball reaction with a stronger coverstock. I'm very colorblind but the Neomark Graphic makes the ball very pleasing to the eye and give it good shelf appeal, though I have heard a number of comments about the pink in the ball :-). Dug Barker Motiv Staffer BTM Youth Writer Ken Bowl Lanes Youth Director Positive Coaching Alliance Double Goal Coach BWAA Member SWBA Member USBC Silver 2003 GLBA Youth Coach of the Year

Lane Condition: Modified Kegel Stone Street on Brunswick ProLane Layout: 4 7/8 x 4 7/8 75 x 4 7/8 x 30 Finesse with power. That is what I use to describe the Motiv Venom Strike. The modified Atomix shell gets through the heads with ease but still attains great mid lane traction on medium to light oil conditions. The proven Gear core (2.48 RG, .034 Diff) enhances this reaction by facilitating a strong but controllable backend reaction. When the ball gets to the spot you can see a pronounced motion towards the pocket which continues as it drives through the deck with ease. I laid my Venom Strike out with a higher pin to help it conserve some energy for a slightly more angular attack on the backend. The combination of this layout, with the natural smoothness of ball itself, has given me a great control ball when the lanes start to break down and I am forced left. At the beginning of the day I am given a very clean ball with a strong, but controllable, motion at the spot. As the games progress I find that I can move left, increasing my launch angle quite a bit, and still retain energy downlane and power through the pins. This gives me a look that is very similar to the Thrash but weaker overall, something that I am very excited to have. If you’re looking for a ball that will give you great predictability for medium to lighter oil conditions, the Motiv Venom Strike is the ball to have. Trent Overbey In the Zone Pro Shop Motiv Staff

Venom Strike BALL SPECS Pin Length: 2.75” Starting Top Weight: 2.8 Ball Weight: 15.2 DRILL PATTERN Layout: 65x3.75x35 BOWLER STYLE Rev Rate: 300 Ball Speed: 17mph PAP/Track: 4 7/8 & 1 1/4 up Rotation: 30-40 Tilt: 10 SURFACE PREP Grit: 3000 Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Sanded LANE CONDITION Length: 41' Volume: Medium/Heavy Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS BALL REACTION (1 to 10 Scale) 10 highest/most Length: 7 Back End: 7 Overall Hook: 7 Midlane Read: 7 Breakpoint Shape: 7 COMMENTS Likes: Another eye catcher from MOTIV! The Venom Strike from MOTIV features the GEAR core and the new Atomix Arc Solid Reactive cover which is a variation of the cover MOTIV has used on their highly successful Sigma line. I really like the way this ball rolls and it reminds me a lot of my Sigma Hybrid. Consistent reaction and easy to read what the lanes are giving you. I feel like a broken record anymore by saying this but the midlane read is so well with this ball (and all MOTIV balls really) that it makes this such a versatile piece of equipment. On a fresh THS with med/heavy oil I play more direct then make small adjustments left as the lanes start to break down. I consider the overall motion smooth on fresh and on medium to medium/dry this ball will give you a more defined arc in the backend motion especially if you alter the surface some. The Venom Strike will be a very versatile ball for med to high rev players looking for a strong but consistent roll and a ball that will “blend” the oil pattern especially on your THS. Lower rev players will want to adjust surface down on fresh heavy oil and probably like this ball more for transition/carry down stages and low to med oil volumes. Dislikes: None Mike Yost MOTIV Staff www.MOTIVbowling.com

Venom Strike The Venom Strike is the latest release from Motiv. This ball provides a great midlane read with the continuous motion I have come to love and trust from Motiv bowling balls. For me this release provides a motion similar to the Thrash but much stronger in the oil pattern. The roll on this one is incredible which is definitely a direction all the new releases are heading, this provides a strong controlled arc with incredible carrying power on mid to heavy oil patterns. The beauty is that it also allow me to get deeper in the oil pattern and still get consistent , repeatable reaction. My pin down version revs up a bit earlier and provides a good start up ball on the fresh with predictable motion while the pin up version provide an easy transition for me to get the ball down the lane throughout an 8 game block without sacrificing any hitting power or making a drastic move. The mid range price point makes this ball a must have for all bowlers. Oh and the logo glows in the dark and under back light too!!!Can you say BONUS! Rick Zakrajsek Motiv Staff www.motivbowling.com

Review: The Venom Strike is the next best release by Motiv. This by far is my favorite ball in my bag as we talk right now and for the price you can’t beat this wonderful bowling ball by Motiv and is well advanced for its category. The Venom Strike is a strong arcing ball that can be thrown on light to medium oil and hits like a truck when it hits the pocket. The Venom Strike has the original GT1 core. This one of the best cores Motiv has made because the Gear core provides a low RG for easy revs which give it and low, tamable track flare. The cover of the Venom Strike is well advance for its category. By updating the Atomix Shell that we say on the greatest ball, in my opinion, last year which was the sigma tour, we developed the Atomix Arc Solid Reactive cover that gives the Venom Strike smooth arcing motion down the lanes, nice little pop on the back, and reads the friction well and hits the pocket with a bang. INNER CORE: Gear™ COVERSTOCK: Atomix™ Arc Solid Reactive FINISH: 3000 Grit Sanded 15# SPECS: RG: 2.48, DIFF: .034 Comments: When I said this is my favorite ball in the bag, I wasn’t lying. The Venom strike can be loved by bowling of all kinds for how clean and smooth the ball motion is, while it doesn’t over react when hits the break point and the hitting power when it hits the pocket is just mind blowing. The Venom Strike can be thrown on all oil patterns. The lighter oil patterns, the Venom Strike is a perfect fit for all types of bowlers when you need to get in. On the heavier oil patterns, the high rev players can use the Venom Strike to play a little straighter. The Venom strike is a ball that all bowlers should have in their bag and I promise this will be one of your favorite bowling balls and for the price, you can’t beat it. Motiv Staff Member, John Robertson www.motivbowling.com

Ball Specs: Motiv Venom Strike Solid Reactive 3000 Grit Sanded Symmetrical Core Layout 100 x 3-3/8 x 45 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 Venom Strike was a nice surprise. I did not expect a new release yet, but I am so glad it came out! I have always been a fan of the Gear Core, and a bunch of us have been asking Motiv for it to be utilized again. It seems to me that Motiv found the correct cover at the right time to add the Venom Strike to its lineup. This ball works on a wide range of conditions. The low RG core allows the ball to read early enough to provide a good amount of hook but the lower fare potential and differential give this ball predictability with a bit hit in the pocket. It is always nice to see a ball exit the pin deck behind 8 and 9 pin. The ball was stronger than my Ascents but less than the Thrash. l. The Venom Strike was very predictable and never got jumpy and never squirted past the breakpoint. The Venom Strike will probably become my first ball out of the bag. Motiv has plenty of equipment I can ball up or down to from there. I am going to order another Venom Strike and try it polished. I am enjoying this box surface to much right now to change it. For me this is a “go to ball” with great looks and a cool logo. Summary: Early read with predicable motion. Excellent hit and carry. A great benchmark or first out of bag ball. Another nice addition to the Motiv lineup. This to me is a “must have” in an arsenal or an upper performance first ball to try Motiv that will cover a wide range of conditions. Glenn PBA Member Motiv Staff Turbo Staff Video Link http://youtu.be/fvn3BV9ILEo

Venom Strike – Layout 4 ½ X 4 MOTIV’s current goal is to release bowling balls that will be able to provide bowlers with an arsenal of equipment to combat all conditions. Description: The Venom Strike is going to be an addition to the lower mid-price range, but with much higher expectations. The coverstock on the Venom Strike is a modified version from the popular Sigma Tour and has been renamed the Atomix Arc Solid Reactive. This shell is known being dependable and versatile. For the core, MOTIV brought back the highly requested Gear Core from the GT1. The Gear Core provides easy revs and a low flare potential for down lane control. Reaction: In my opinion the Venom Strike is stronger than advertised, but only up front and in the mid-lane, it is still very tame and smooth when going into the roll phase. For me, this filled in a gap where a lot of high performance and similar lower RG equipment have more backend and higher flare potential. At the box finish (3000 grit sanded) I found that it allowed me to square up or play more down and in on a 41’ house shot. After adding polish it did give me more motion in the backend but also forced me to just move my feet a few boards right. I was happy to see the polish didn’t force me to play more left to right or make the break point uncontrollable. I can see this ball being a stud on conditions where you see a more wet/dry condition as it will blend the pattern very well! Comparisons: When a ball such as the Sigma Hybrid is too early, but you don’t want to get away from the smooth and predictable backend motion the Venom Strike is a winner. This is an ideal ball for those who struggle in transition and feel that whenever they ball down they lose the pocket because of too much downlane hook. I found that when a ball such as the Thrash is too long and isn’t starting up soon enough the Venom Strike was a great matchup. Although the Thrash provided more backend motion, the overall hook potential went to the Venom Strike. The Venom Strike provides a strong arcing motion that is ideal for control on tougher conditions, even more so than the Thrash. Depending on the surface you choose, the Venom Strike could fit into many different areas of your arsenal. Summary: The Venom Strike is a ball that for the price a lot of people should invest. I believe depending on the layout and surface bowlers will be able to use this on everything but the heaviest or driest conditions. For those who haven’t yet tried a MOTIV piece this is a great one to try. It will provide a moderate hook potential and a lot of control down the lane! YouTube Video: http://youtu.be/4NU-EuuncqE MOTIV Staff Member - Mike Magolan