Jackal Onyx

Item Number: MTVBJKOYX

$234.9959 Read Reviews

AVAILABLE 1/8/2025

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.

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

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Specifications

  • Weight BlockPredator™ V2 Asymmetric
  • Cover StockLeverage™ HXC Solid Reactive
  • Finish1000 Grit LSS
  • Weight Range12, 13, 14, 15, 16
  • Length53
  • Backend70
  • Hook87
  • Flare Potential7"+
  • 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
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Reviews 4.9 (Based on 59 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 07/02/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From KY
    About Me High School Bowler
    Rating 5.0
    The Jackal Onyx – A Game-Changer on the Lanes

    As someone who’s constantly looking to level up their arsenal, the Jackal Onyx caught my eye the moment I saw it. From the aggressive coverstock to the proven Predator V2 core, this ball screams performance and control.

    The thing that stands out most is its versatility and backend motion. On medium to heavy oil patterns, this ball seems to dig in and make a strong, continuous move through the pins.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 07/01/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Mcallen,TX
    About Me Left handed bowler.
    Rating 5.0
    Ball makes a huge difference

    I purchased this Jackal onxy back in February when it first came out. Always been a storm ball guy, but that changed once i used my buddy's Motiv Jackal ghost. My pin average went from 145 to now hitting 185-190 on any day. Really impressed and I'm glad purchased this ball. Love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 07/01/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Elwood, Indiana
    About Me President of the Elwood Bowling association
    Rating 5.0
    Onyx is a beast

    The Onyx is the strongest Motiv ball that I have in my arsenal. It eats through heavy oil while maintaining energy into the pocket. It's a must have ball!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 03/19/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Buchanan, MI
    About Me I've been bowling since I was about 3. Still bowling today at 26!
    Rating 5.0
    Jackal Onyx

    I love this ball, great power to the pocket. Movement is very consistent.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 03/12/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Greenwood, IN
    Rating 5.0
    Consistent and Reliable

    The Jackal Onyx is my number one go-to ball for league play. It provides a strong but consitent shape that I can rely on every time. It's so smooth when rolling down the lane that I can easily count on it to continue through the pins. It's just a amazing ball for medium to heavy oil patterns.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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