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Jackal Onyx

Item Number: MTVBJKOYX

$234.9937 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 4.9 (Based on 37 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 01/29/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Ballwin, Mo
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    So Strong It's Smooth

    The Jackal Onyx is slotting in exactly where I wanted it to in my bag. Knowing it was going to be as strong in the mid lane as it is, I wanted to double down on that and make sure it would be a good to great addition in my arsenal for when I travel. I chose a short pin layout that has it get into a very early roll making it that much more ideal for when I am battling heavier volume patterns such as when I go to the bowl the Ozarks, Nationals or a sport shot league.

    If you are in need of a big asym solid for your bag, this is the ball you are looking for.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 01/28/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From MAULDIN,SC
    About Me MOTIV STAFFER
    Rating 5.0
    MOTIV JACKAL ONYX

    The Jackal Onyx has arrived and is making a statement. Consistent with the Jackal line is the PREDATOR V2 core wrapped in a aggressive LEVERAGE HXC coverstock which provides traction when no other ball can handle the volume.
    The Onyx sits in between the very early Ambush and the GOAT GHOST.
    The Onyx provides early traction and smooth continuation down lane.
    SPEED DOMINANT players looking for core help to see motion down lane will love this ball.

    For high volume or longer patterns the Onyx will be a staple in everyones bag

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 01/21/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Denver, CO
    About Me Motiv shop staff
    Rating 5.0
    Best Jackal since the Ghost?

    Maximum traction? Maximum power? Maximum hook potential? Yeah. This one has got it all.
    Duramax was destined for the Predator V2 core, and the results are even better than imagined.

    Previous solid Jackals were always very early, and quick to roll out for me, trapping them on heavy and long oil patterns. The Onyx is the first I see that still retains a lot of energy and has plenty of downlane continuation through the pins. Paired with the Duramax's ability to really amplify surface changes. This just might be the most versatile Jackal since the Ghost.
    Also, probably the biggest hook potential in a bowling ball on the market right now.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 01/20/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Frankfort, Indiana
    About Me 60 year bowler
    Rating 5.0
    Jackal Onyx gave new life!

    After averaging 160 halfway through the current season, thinking my best days had gone by (185 to 200 averages in past) I was pleasantly surprised with my Onyx. Three practice balls then a 203 first game with a 553 series. The ball reaction is going to take some more experience but I couldn't be happier.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 01/18/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Macomb twp mi
    About Me Been bowling since I was 5 years old just did switch to motiv 2 years ago from hammer. Avg 230
    Rating 5.0
    Jackal onxy

    Just drilled up the jackal onxy last night for league fresh out box shoot 279 high game of night and then748 series this ball is must have ball in bag. Unleash the beast for sure but very smooth not over hooking at all balls just great all around.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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