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Black Venom

Item Number: MTVBVMDRK

$179.9972 Read Reviews

3/29/2023

Introducing the Black Venom™, a bold upgrade to the already incredible Venom™ line. This uncompromising new addition features the latest Leverage™ cover technology from the Jackal Ambush, modified for maximum performance on moderate oil volume.  Pairing this new Leverage™ MFS Solid Reactive cover with the Gear™ APG core creates earlier read and unstoppable traction when attacking light-medium oil lane conditions.

The cover stock on the Venom™ Shock has been the gold standard for benchmark performance since its release nine years ago.  As oil volumes have increased over time, the Venom™ Shock appears more angular, so it’s time to take things to the next level.  Upgrading to Leverage MFS technology means the Black Venom has more bite and a smoother motion on the lane, giving you the upper hand when maximum traction is what you need.

At the core of the Black Venom you’ll find the Gear™ APG.  Originally developed to overcome the loss of weight holes in sanctioned play, it’s a uniquely low RG / low differential asymmetric core that delivers performance beyond its price point.  With versatile drilling options, you can create many shapes on the lane with just this one Gear APG core. 

WHEN TO USE:

  • Speed Dominant Bowlers - For bowlers who have always wanted a Venom™, but the previous releases have been too weak or condition specific, the Black Venom™ is ideal. The Black Venom™ is a modern adaptation of the original Venom™ Shock, meaning that it is now stronger and smoother. This should make the Black Venom™ the perfect Venom™ for people too speed dominant for its predecessors.
  • Balanced Bowlers - Bowlers with balanced speed to rev rate ratios will find incredible versatility from the Black Venom™. As in the Venom™ Shock, the real magic in the Black Venom™ is the ability to use it on a multitude of conditions and from shallow to steep angles.
  • Rev Dominant Bowlers - The Black Venom™ is the ideal benchmark ball for a rev dominant bowler. All bowlers need a ball to use as a lane reader that is right in the middle of their arsenal and can be used on most conditions. The moderate strength Leverage™ MFS Solid Reactive paired with such a low differential (.036) in the Gear™ APG is perfect for Rev Dominant bowlers.

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Specifications

  • Weight BlockGear™ APG Asymmetric
  • Cover StockLeverage™ MFS Solid Reactive
  • Finish4000 Grit LSS
  • Weight Range12, 13, 14, 15, 16
  • Length56
  • Backend70
  • Hook58
  • Flare Potential3"+

  • 16

    Radius of Gyration 2.48Max Differential .032Int. Differential .011

  • 15

    Radius of Gyration 2.47Max Differential .036Int. Differential .013

  • 14

    Radius of Gyration 2.50Max Differential .033Int. Differential .012

  • 13

    Radius of Gyration 2.56Max Differential .028Int. Differential .009

  • 12

    Radius of Gyration 2.63Max Differential .020Int. Differential .007
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Reviews 5.0 (Based on 72 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 12/05/2023
    Product Black Venom
    From Neshkoro, WI
    Rating 5.0
    Awesome ball

    I use this ball during second shift when the lanes transition from medium to light oil and it comes in perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 12/05/2023
    Product Black Venom
    From Burlington, NC
    Rating 5.0
    Great product!!!

    The Black Venom is a great ball.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 12/04/2023
    Product Black Venom
    From Arvada Colorado
    About Me League bowler
    Rating 5.0
    My favorite ball

    The Black Venom right now is my favorite ball. This is my benchmark ball for any bowling alley I go to. I achieved my first ever 800 series with this ball. Have had a 300 game and many 700 series with this ball. This is a great ball and will have a spot in my bag for a long time.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 12/04/2023
    Product Black Venom
    From Milwaukee, WI
    Rating 5.0
    New Asym Benchmark!

    I've had my Black Venom for a little bit now and it has completely replaced my all my other "1st balls" out of the bag for every tournament and league night. It does everything I want it to in a variety of conditions with how continuous it is off the mids and backends of the lanes! I've already talked some friends into getting one too!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 11/27/2023
    Product Black Venom
    From Southern, MN
    About Me 450rpm 20mph off hand
    Rating 5.0
    Reads early, Keeps going

    I love this ball. With my ball speed, I sometimes have issues with the ball reading the lane late.

    This ball doesn't have that issue, yet it retains its energy and continues through the pins.
    This is another ball that has been great for me, and hasn't left me many 9 pins even though it drives over the 8 pin most of the time.

    It is a great transition ball for me, as the lanes break down, I can change to this because it still starts to read in the oil, but doesn't over react, then when it gets to the breakpoint its smooth off the spot because it already started to read.

    For me, If I go from an angular ball that is leaving 10 pins, I can change to Black Venom and its smooth finish cleans them back out. This is another ball that I plan to get another one of so I have a duplicate, but with a different drilling to make it even more versatile.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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