Jackal Onyx

Item Number: MTVBJKOYX

$234.9917 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.

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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 5.0 (Based on 17 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 01/24/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Madison, Alabama
    About Me Bowling less than a year. New to Leagues with a 150 average
    Rating 5.0
    300 on 3rd try!!!

    At 64, I started bowling for fun with my wife and friends less than a year ago. We got talked into joining a league and then got serious. I decided to do a big upgrade from a beginner ball to the new Onyx. The 3rd time I used the ball (1st night on a new league) I threw a perfect game, 300!!! This Ball is absolutely amazing!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 01/23/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Waynesboro, VA
    About Me Retired, bowl in several leagues
    Rating 5.0
    Motiv Jackal Onyx

    I've been using the Jackal Onyx sine I got it drilled before league on Monday morning the 13th, used it for all three games, shot a 634. I'm almost 75, definitely not speed or rev dominant. I stand usually 28-30, with the second arrow for a target. It's now Thursday, the 23rd. On Monday I rolled my second 300, this time with the Jackal Onyx, and scored a 746 series.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 01/22/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Berkeley Springs, WV
    Rating 5.0
    Monster on the lanes

    Always been a fan of the Jackal line and this ball is a beast. Only got to use it so far on a long 49ft pattern but this thing hooks when nothing else would. The Onyx hits like a truck straight out of the box and didn't have to fight with over/under conditions. Just move a little left as the night goes on and conditions break down and this thing keeps roaring back.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 01/20/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Monroe WI
    About Me League bowler, tournament bowler
    Rating 5.0
    One of the best out of box

    Just received the Onyx before Wisconsin state bowling and have to save the maneuverability this ball allows is absolutely insane. From straight up 10 to hooking the lane soft or hard one of the best and smoothest. Great job Motiv

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 01/14/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Harrisonburg VA
    About Me 61 years old right handed around 15mph
    Rating 5.0
    WOW, What a Ball!

    Picked up my Oynx on Friday the 10th of Jan. I finally got to roll it on Monday, incredibly clean through the fronts and mid-lane with great ball reaction on the back end,. It went through the pins strong! I have a new favorite ball for the fresh. It is very controllable and responded well to adjustments during transitioning lanes. We had 5 bowlers on the lanes, that were all over the place. It dealt with the carry down extremely well. Thanks Motiv, for another great ball

    I would recommend this to a friend

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