Item Number: MTVBTDAB

Trident Abyss

10/03/2018 (Retired 1/8/2020)
4.9Read Reviews

Prepare to conquer the deep with the Trident Abyss.  Merging the Turbulent asymmetric core and a modified Coercion cover, this is the strongest ball ever made by MOTIV® and it is built to dominate in a flood of oil.  Beneath the surface of the Trident Abyss is the Turbulent weight block.  It provides a lower RG, high differential, and strong asymmetry. This combination creates maximum track flare to make the turn in deep oil.  The Coercion HV3 (High Volume 3rd Generation) reactive cover on the Trident Abyss has been modified to dig even harder in heavy oil.  The 2-tone gray solid shell is tuned with a 2000 Grit LSS finish to provide maximum traction. The Trident Abyss is an obvious fit for speed dominant and low rev bowlers looking for more hook.  Competitive bowlers will want to use it to cap off their MOTIV® arsenal with a very strong piece that provides control on heavy oil patterns. 

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Specifications

Length40
Backend80
Hook80
Flare Potential7"+
Weight BlockTurbulent™
Cover StockCoercion™ HV3 Reactive
Finish2000 Grit LSS
Weight Range14, 15, 16
  • 16

    Radius of Gyration 2.49Max Differential .051Int. Differential .016
  • 15

    Radius of Gyration 2.49Max Differential .054Int. Differential .017
  • 14

    Radius of Gyration 2.51Max Differential .054Int. Differential .017

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  1. 01/08/2025
    Product Trident Abyss
    From lafayette Indiana
    About Me i love to bowl im 15 and want to bowl in the pba i bowl all motiv and use all motiv products cause i like the brand
    Rating 5.0
    motiv trident abyss

    i love this ball i got it for free it was the best ball ive got and ive been throwing it good i play straighter than other player and my ball speed is 18mph when i throw it my rev rate is about 750 rpm and so the duo of the throw with the ball is amazing love the motiv trident if you find one anywhere weither new or old i would reccomed it to improve your game

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 10/20/2022
    Product Trident Abyss
    From West Bloomfield, MI
    Rating 5.0
    I love this ball!!

    I bought this ball pre-covid, so it sat for 2 years.
    I returned to bowling this season, and have consistently bowled my best scores ever.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 09/09/2021
    Product Trident Abyss
    From Kentwood MI
    Rating 4.0
    I love it!

    Had this ball for a couple of seasons! It is my go to for sure!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 02/28/2020
    Product Trident Abyss
    From Paducah, KY
    About Me Dad, Husband, Nerd, Bowler, Teacher, Coach, matched speed and revs
    Rating 3.0
    Not for me.

    I am not sure I ever had enough oil for this ball or the release to use it. I feel like it lost energy for me too soon, but I have a high rotation.

    I think this ball could be something I use at a higher surface, but it rolled too early for me.

  5. 02/27/2020
    Product Trident Abyss
    From Wahiawa, Hawaii
    Rating 5.0
    Strong!

    Great ball by Motiv. Ball is very smooth and strong.
    To me, this ball is very versatile and played an important role in my bag. Works great on house and sport shots. When I need to ball to dig into the heavier oil, this ball gets it done. It is very predictable and a ball you should have in your arsenal.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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