The claws are out with the new Motiv Jackal Onyx. This beast isn't just another ball in the Jackal line—it's a whole new level. We’ve taken everything that makes the Jackal line unstoppable and cranked it up. With cutting-edge coverstock tech building upon the Subzero Forge, the massive Predator V2 core, and Duramax Technology; the Jackal Onyx is here to devour the competition. This monster is built for maximum hook and relentless power.
This isn’t just another solid cover—this is a statement. With Duramax tech, the Jackal Onyx holds its surface better, meaning it performs the same in game three as it does on your first throw. No performance drop-off—just consistent, predictable results. And Duramax isn’t just about endurance; it’s about traction. This cover has massive teeth. The Leverage HXC solid coverstock is an evolved version of the Subzero Forge's Leverage MXC, but with even more grip and hook potential, giving you next-level traction without sacrificing backend power. With a 1000-grit LSS finish, the Jackal Onyx is dialed in to rip through heavy oil.
The Predator V2 is a proven winner—MOTIV’s most dominant high-performance core. This core revs up fast and delivers insane flare, giving you the kind of hook that turns heads and breaks records. It’s asymmetric, it’s powerful, and it’s everything you need to crush even the heaviest oil patterns. It’s designed to give you the strongest motion of any ball in your bag. Get your hands on the Jackal Onyx and unleash the claws.
When to Use
Speed Dominant - Speed dominant bowlers are often in a quandary to find balls that will give the necessary traction, but still hook down lane enough to carry the corners. Duramax enhanced Leverage coverstocks are wildly popular with speed dominant bowlers trying to solve this riddle. The Jackal Onyx provides traction similar to a Jackal Ambush, but with down lane motion much more comparable to a Subzero Forge. The combination is exactly what speed dominant players are so often seeking for their first ball out of the bag.
Balanced - For balanced bowlers the Jackal Onyx will be the best option for the highest volumes of friction to break down a pattern, to control wet/dry, and to get a read of a lane. Many balanced bowlers are huge fans of the Subzero Forge and have stated that an asymmetrical ball with the Leverage + Duramax coverstock would be their favorite ball, so this ball seems like an absolute win.
Rev Dominant - For rev dominant bowlers, the Jackal Onyx will be an outstanding option for maximizing control on long, flat, and heavy oil environments; especially on lower friction lane surfaces. A benefit of using a Duramax enhanced coverstock is that changes in coverstock preparation make for significant adjustments in ball motion. Some rev dominant bowlers will enjoy the Jackal Onyx with a shinier finish than the 1000 grit LSS finish out of the box, but no matter what finish a bowler chooses, the Duramax additive will help immensely in keeping that surface consistent longer.
Line | Jackal |
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Color | |
Coverstock | Leverage™ HXC Solid Reactive |
Core | Predator™ V2 Asymmetric |
RG | 2.47 |
Differential | 0.054 |
Intermediate Diff | 0.015 |
Factory finish | 1000 Grit LSS |
Weights | 12 thru 16 lbs |
Lane Conditions | Heavy Oil |
3 Reviews
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MOTIV JACKAL ONYX
The Jackal Onyx has arrived and is making a statement. Consistent with the Jackal line is the PREDATOR V2 core wrapped in a aggressive LEVERAGE HXC coverstock which provides traction when no other ball can handle the volume. The Onyx sits in between the very early Ambush and the GOAT GHOST. The Onyx provides early traction and smooth continuation down lane. SPEED DOMINANT players looking for core help to see motion down lane will love this ball. For high volume or longer patterns the Onyx will be a staple in everyones bag
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An excellent piece of Equipment
I am a senior bowler who has lost some ball speed and some revs, but I am not speed or rev dominant. I have been using the Motiv Jackal Onyx for a little more than two weeks. As a low speed player I was concerned about being able to retain enough energy downlane to have reasonable carry. I generally bowl on a house shot that is "cliffy" outside of 10. Lately it has been playing wider with more hold in the soup in the middle. I had some success with the Onyx playing the lanes very wide but by the end of the first game the ball was burning up too early, and the adjustments I made were ineffective. Then I found the key that unlocked the box. Rather than playing left to right I tried keeping the ball in front of me longer attempting to let the Onyx get to the friction as late as possible. Now, I have area on a house shot to hit the pocket, can play in the puddle with the higher rev players, and as long as the Onyx does not read the lane early, can strike a lot. I am averaging about 214, but my last 5 games I have shot 1245. As a coloblind person I don't notice "beauty" of a ball but those that I bowl with like the way it looks. The color differential in the ball allows me to easily pick up the rotation. It is the strongest ball I have thrown in a long time and I am very surprised and happy that I am able to throw it on a house shot. It is (for me) clean enough to let me get it down lane, and is continuous enough to drive through the pins as well. My 10 pin leaves have been less than my 7 pin leaves. The ball is forgiving on release (I don't have to be perfect at the bottom). I look forward to using this ball on tournament conditions. It will let me play lanes the way I did when I was younger. I want to acknowledge and thank Striking Concepts Pro Shop, Bowlers Solutions Pro Shop, and Ken Bowl Lanes for their help and wisdom. Dug Barker Ken Bowl Lanes Youth Direction DeSales High School Assistant Bowling Coach Motiv Staff Player
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Most complete Jackal yet
The brand new Jackal Onyx is arguably the most complete Jackal that Motiv has ever released. This ball gives us the overall hook on the newer heavier and longer patterns and gives us the continuity that we have loved for years from the Jackal Ghost. This is the modern day work horsethat gives you all the hook, all the carry and all the performance you need from a big asymmetric ball in today’s game. Motiv staff member: DJ Rose