Which MOTIV® bowling ball is the best? That's not an easy question to answer because the MOTIV ball you need in your hand changes with the conditions.  However, there is one ball that stands out as the most popular.

National PBA® Tour superstar, EJ Tackett, is also a pro shop operator and there is one ball that he recommends for every bowler – the Venom™ Shock.  This is the ultimate benchmark bowling ball.  It's a great starting point for bowlers new to MOTIV because it's a ball they can build an entire arsenal around it. 

EJ said, “Every time I have a league bowler come to me and ask me, ‘which balls from the MOTIV® line should I get’, this is the first ball that I tell them about because it is the most versatile.” 

The Venom™ Shock is designed for light-medium oil patterns and provides a smooth yet angular backend motion that strikes with devastating continuation.  For the past 10+ years that the Venom™ Shock has been in the MOTIV® lineup, it has become the go-to ball for competitive bowlers, and is one of the most-recommended balls by pro shop operators across the world.  

"I take this ball to every tournament that I bowl. I don't go anywhere without it!"  said EJ Tackett.  Having the Venom™ Shock in the bag is certainly a must for any MOTIVated bowler and it is a great place to begin if you are new to the MOTIV® product line.  This "rock" is a solid foundation for any arsenal.   As you expand your arsenal with other performance targets around the Venom™ Shock, be sure to utilize the MOTIV® Ball Guide.  It's a great tool to help you understand how the various bowling balls compare to one another.