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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. 01/15/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From New castle, Indiana
    Rating 5.0
    Jackal Onyx

    The Jackal Onyx is the newest ball added to the fan favorite Jackal line. It has the Leverage HXC Solid Reactive cover that gives you strength and stability with a strong smooth motion. It’s designed for heavy oil patterns and made for when the lanes are fresh with a ton of volume. The Jackal Onyx has the Predator V2 core. The Jackal Onyx creates a very strong round motion and is great for the crest heavy oil patterns especially when the pattern calls for a strong round piece ball. This ball should fit the top spot of the bag when the cleaner balls aren’t giving enough traction in the oil. Designed for heavy oil conditions, the Jackal Onyx is going to be a piece to add for anyone looking for something when the nothing else is enough and really needs that big ball to do all the work. This ball has all the hype and I believe it’s going to live up to it!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 01/10/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Louisville, KY
    About Me 64 Year Old Tweener Neither Speed or Rev Dominant, Tournament Player (when not running them at least)
    Rating 5.0
    An excellent piece of equipment.

    I am a senior bowler who has lost some ball speed and some revs, but I am not speed or rev dominant. I have been using the Motiv Jackal Onyx for a little more than two weeks. As a low speed player I was concerned about being able to retain enough energy downlane to have reasonable carry. I generally bowl on a house shot that is "cliffy" outside of 10. Lately it has been playing wider with more hold in the soup in the middle.

    I had some success with the Onyx playing the lanes very wide but by the end of the first game the ball was burning up too early, and the adjustments I made were ineffective. Then I found the key that unlocked the box. Rather than playing left to right I tried keeping the ball in front of me longer attempting to let the Onyx get to the friction as late as possible. Now, I have area on a house shot to hit the pocket, can play in the puddle with the higher rev players, and as long as the Onyx does not read the lane early, can strike a lot. I am averaging about 214, but my last 5 games I have shot 1245.

    As a coloblind person I don't notice "beauty" of a ball but those that I bowl with like the way it looks. The color differential in the ball allows me to easily pick up the rotation. It is the strongest ball I have thrown in a long time and I am very surprised and happy that I am able to throw it on a house shot. It is (for me) clean enough to let me get it down lane, and is continuous enough to drive through the pins as well. My 10 pin leaves have been less than my 7 pin leaves. The ball is forgiving on release (I don't have to be perfect at the bottom).

    I look forward to using this ball on tournament conditions. It will let me play lanes the way I did when I was younger.

    I want to acknowledge and thank Striking Concepts Pro Shop, Bowlers Solutions Pro Shop, and Ken Bowl Lanes for their help and wisdom.

    Dug Barker
    Ken Bowl Lanes Youth Direction
    DeSales High School Assistant Bowling Coach
    Motiv Staff Player

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 01/10/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Cornelius Oregon
    About Me Just a right handed bowler
    Rating 5.0
    First time using a jackal onyx

    Thursday January 9th our mix league started at 5:30 p.m. I got my onyx at 4:45 p.m. First game was 224 clean, second game was 223 clean, and last game was 237 for a 683 series only got 10 minutes of practice I recommend this ball to everyone

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 01/09/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Chesterfield, MI
    About Me Motiv
    Rating 5.0
    Most complete Jackal yet

    The brand new Jackal Onyx is arguably the most complete Jackal that Motiv has ever released. This ball gives us the overall hook on the newer heavier and longer patterns and gives us the continuity that we have loved for years from the Jackal Ghost. This is the modern day work horsethat gives you all the hook, all the carry and all the performance you need from a big asymmetric ball in today’s game.

    Motiv staff member: DJ Rose

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 01/06/2025
    Product Jackal Onyx
    From Rockford, MI
    About Me Motiv
    Rating 5.0
    Jackal Onyx is a BEAST!

    I am a right-handed/1-handed above average speed/rev rate Motiv Staff member.

    The Jackal Onyx “got that dog in it!”

    Out of box, the hook potential is incredible and seemed to break in after 1-2 games. The overall hook potential is massive, but does not sacrifice energy or shape through the pins.

    Building on the footprint of the Subzero Forge, the Jackal Onyx digs in the oil just as strong, but with a faster response compared to the Subzero Forge. The Predator V2 core never disappoints and continues the legacy of unmatched performance in the lineup.

    While the Onyx Jackal will perform best on heavier oil volumes, I was surprised by the ability of this ball to regain energy even from steeper angles. For speed dominant or lower rev players, the Jackal Onyx provides a LOT of forgiveness on fresher patterns and allows you to transition into cleaner Jackal Ghost/Crimson Jackals as the pattern breaks down.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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