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. 

Tip: Check with your local pro shop for the best prices. 

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Specifications

Length65
Backend75
Hook76
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 209 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 01/30/2025
    Product Jackal Ghost
    From Phoenix, AZ
    About Me RH, 15 mph, 325-350 RR
    Rating 5.0
    I understand the hype!

    Out of the box at 3000, i didn't understand the hype. Changed the surface to 1000, and boy did it grab! I have since played with more surfaces on this ball and worked on my hand positioning, and have gone back to 2500/3000. This ball is super controllable, and it always looks like its going to miss the pocket, but it doesn't. Thrown this ball in over 300 games and it still hits just as hard as it did when i first got it. I understand the hype now, and i can't leave this ball at home for any league or tournament.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 11/01/2024
    Product Jackal Ghost
    From Mäntsälä, Finland
    About Me Veteran bowler
    Rating 5.0
    Ghost is Ghost

    Excellent ball, Where there is enough oil, Ghost is doing its job perfectly.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 11/01/2024
    Product Jackal Ghost
    From Fort Wayne Indiana
    About Me Love bowling been in my family 3 generations bowlers
    Rating 5.0
    Jackal Ghost

    On October 2, Of 2024 I bowled perfect 300 game with this ball. I bought this ball from a friend a couple years ago and ever since then I’ve been loving this ball. This is one of my top three favorite bowling balls in my arsenal when I bowl leagues and tournaments

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 10/18/2024
    Product Jackal Ghost
    From Sterling HTS MI
    About Me Tweener
    Rating 5.0
    Jackal Ghost the GOAT

    I recently bought the newer version of the Jackal had it drilled so it would skid flip for the heavier oil patterns of my local house. Used out of the box surface for the first night. As a tweener the ball worked as I asked my proshop professional to layout the ball as I thought I needed it to react to the lane conditions. As the ball left my hand it skidded though my target (13 board) to read the friction around the 8th board at 40 feet, the ball reacted to the friction and entered the pin deck on the 18th board. Games for the night, Ghost 222, moving left 228, then lanes condition changed I used my Mystic 226 for a 676 series. I have always used my Ghost old as my first ball of the night, now I can use the new Ghost which in my opinion is the GOAT of bowling balls, thank you Motiv.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 07/09/2024
    Product Jackal Ghost
    From Waukegan, IL
    About Me I bowl 3 leagues during the season.
    Rating 5.0
    Jackal Ghost

    I just wanted to say that the Jackal Ghost bowling ball is the best ball I have used. I am a tweener with a 209 average. I can use it playing down and in. I also can use it over the second and third arrow. The ball carries well. I will be ordering a new one before the new season begins. Well done Motiv. My ball weight is 15.03 and at 68 I can use it comfortably.

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