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Jackal Onyx

AVAILABLE 1/8/2025
$234.99
4.9Read Reviews

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.

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Specifications

Length53
Backend70
Hook87
Flare Potential7"+
Weight BlockPredator™ V2 Asymmetric
Cover StockLeverage™ HXC Solid Reactive
Finish1000 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

Leverage HXC solid coverstock

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.

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.  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.

See the Jackal Onyx in Action

Team MOTIV Pro AJ Johnson shows off the new Jackal Onyx! This beast takes the Jackal line to 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.

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Reviews 4.9 (Based on 94 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 03/11/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Carthage Texas
    About Me Typical house shot bowler
    Rating 5.0
    WOW

    This ball does it all. Bowled league with it straight out of the box. Shot a 782. Bowled on a sport shot the next weekend but did knock the surface down to 1000 grit. Great ball. I will probably order 2 more.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 03/09/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Chesterfield, Missouri
    About Me I am a high rev, low ball speed one hander and I enjoy playing multiple different parts of the lane.
    Rating 5.0
    Lovely hook monster!

    The Jackal Onyx quickly became a staple in my bag, for any heavy oil lane condition and for playing some straighter angles, this ball was capable of it.

    The blend of leverage and the power of the Predator Core made this ball very strong in oil with the out of box finish, while also allowing it to store plenty of energy to use through the pins, even with a higher rev rate.


    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 02/12/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Roebuck SC
    Rating 5.0
    Awesome

    This ball is everything it's advertised and more. My first game with it was a 263. Very happy to have in my arsenal.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 02/05/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Latrobe pennsylvania
    Rating 5.0
    Amazing!

    Haven't gotten so comfortable with a ball this fast in a long time. Most times I throw a few games and see what the ball likes and where I get comfortable. The onyx was money from practice FRAME#1.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 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

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