Item Number: MTVBJKGKPS

Jackal Ghost

1/18/2017
$234.99
5.0Read Reviews

Since 2017, the legendary Jackal Ghost has been reigning terror on heavy oil. It's the longest running asymmetric bowling ball in the world!

With paranormal performance, the Jackal Ghost delivers more total hook potential than any Jackal before it.  It's scary good! The Predator V2 weight block is at the core of MOTIV's Jackal Ghost bowling ball. Featuring a low RG and loads of differential, this asymmetric design is easy to rev and produces massive track flare. 

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Specifications

Length70
Backend78
Hook75
Flare Potential7"+
Weight BlockPredator™ V2 Asymmetric
Cover StockCoercion™ HFS Reactive
Finish3000 Grit LSS
Weight Range12, 13, 14, 15, 16
  • 16

    Radius of Gyration 2.48Max Differential .047Int. Differential .013
  • 15

    Radius of Gyration 2.47Max Differential .054Int. Differential .015
  • 14

    Radius of Gyration 2.51Max Differential .049Int. Differential .014
  • 13

    Radius of Gyration 2.57Max Differential .040Int. Differential .011
  • 12

    Radius of Gyration 2.64Max Differential .030Int. Differential .010

Predator V2 Asymmetrical

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.  

Coercion™ HFS Reactive

Combining the physics of the Predator V2 with the chemistry of the new Coercion HFS (High Friction Solid) cover stock, the Jackal Ghost elevates heavy oil performance. Coercion HFS is the most aggressive cover stock to date on a bowling ball in the Jackal product line. Turned with a 3000 Grit Lss Finish, bowlers will see both excellent mid-lane read and unbelievable continuation. When you want to take your bowling performance to the next level, you want high-quality MOTIV bowling balls, like the Jackal Ghost.  Get the top performance and hook on the lane that you’ve always needed. 

When to Use

  • Speed Dominant

    For a bowler with high ball speed or those with lower rev rates, the Jackal Ghost serves as an outstanding benchmark option due to the cleaner cover and controllable motion down lane.  The versatility of drilling offered by the Predator V2 also makes the Ghost a great benchmark piece for speed dominant bowlers. 

  • Balanced

    Players who are balanced in their speed to rev rate ratio find the Ghost to be a must have for fresh oil and longer patterns.  The Jackal Ghost is ideal for balanced bowlers to use in a variety of lower friction environments. 

  • Rev Dominant

    Over the past several years AJ Johnson and EJ Tackett have proven that the Jackal Ghost is a must have for the rev dominant player.  Due to the coverstock being moderately clean, a rev dominant player is able to use the Jackal Ghost without worrying about it “burning up” or getting too forward down lane like so many heavy oil asymmetrical balls. If that sounds nice to you, then you’ll definitely want to pick up a new Ghost bowling ball from Motiv Bowling before you go back to the lanes.

See the Jackal Ghost in action!

The Jackal Ghost is the longest running asymmetrical bowling ball in the world, and for good reason! Watch the Jackal Ghost out on the lanes!

Reviews 5.0 (Based on 210 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 12/07/2023
    Product Jackal Ghost
    From IL
    About Me 2 handed bowler
    Rating 5.0
    What a ball!!

    I've wanted to get a Jackal Ghost after hearing the success many bowlers have had with it. This ball is no doubt my go-to ball on heavy oil and I have had a lot of success with it so far. For high school bowling, our home center is very high in volume and is on the longer side in terms of distance, I have been using that ball every time I bowl there and it matches up perfectly. There is an amazing continuation and it reads the mid-lane insanely well.

    Thank you Motiv for making this ball, along with the other amazing bowling balls you guys come out with!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 12/04/2023
    Product Jackal Ghost
    From Terre Haute, Indiana
    About Me League bowler
    Rating 5.0
    The best bowling ball I have ever used

    I got my Jackal Ghost last Sunday and I finally got to use it today December 4. I have used a lot of Motiv bowling balls this one matched with me from the first time I threw it today. I started with a 180 then I went to 184 and then I had a 268 that is the highest I have ever shot with a brand new Motiv ball. I highly recommend this to anyone. I can’t wait to use it again and use it in an actual league setting and then in a tournament. I used a Jackal Legacy at the Indiana state tournament a few years ago and shot my highest ever in the tournament. I will always use Motiv.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 12/04/2023
    Product Jackal Ghost
    From Monroe, NJ
    About Me Bowling for about 25 years
    Rating 5.0
    Go to Ball

    I love this ball - This was my second Motiv ball I ever bought and I have bought plenty after, but this is the ball I always go back to. I have had it for about 3 years now and it is always the first out of the bag on league night, and sometimes I go back to it in the last game. It is just a ball I can control and use on many different conditions.

    I recommend this ball to anyone!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 11/26/2023
    Product Jackal Ghost
    From Honolulu, Hawaii
    Rating 5.0
    Absolutely Amazing Ball

    This was my first ball and it has helped me so much to get to where I am today. This is still my favorite ball and probably will be for quite some time. For me, the Jackal Ghost seems like it has a lot of forgivability when it comes to hitting the pocket or even the Brooklyn side. The backend motion is predictable and has good timing. Because of this ball, I have been able to get a 606 series and a 257 high within the 4 months that I have started bowling.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 11/23/2023
    Product Jackal Ghost
    From Stockton, CA
    About Me 225 avg, rh, 420-460 rev
    Rating 5.0
    Must have!!!

    This ball is a must have in the bag. This is a hard hitting ball and man does it turn the corner. When it gets too aggressive I usually ball down to the Venom Shock pearl and it's a good 1-2 punch. This ball is meant for oil so be sure to keep it there because once it hits the dry, watch out lol. Love it love it love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend

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