| Length | 37 |
|---|---|
| Backend | 35 |
| Hook | 36 |
| Flare Potential | 2"+ |
| Weight Block | Flux™ Symmetric |
|---|---|
| Cover Stock | Frixion™ M7 Pearl MCP |
| Finish | 1000 Grit LSS |
| Weight Range | 14, 15, 16 |
The Flux core (2.57 RG / .015 differential) paired with the Frixion M7 pearl cover merges a weaker core matched to a stronger shell. This allows the cover to do the heavy lifting. You get a smoother, more controllable motion that doesn’t surprise you down-lane. It’s deliberate. It’s weaponized. Control wins tournaments. And the Shadow Tank is a must-have weapon in every tournament bag.
We engineered the new Frixion M7 Pearl MCP cover to read earlier and slower than the previous M6 found on the Tank Rampage Pearl, which means less jump and more predictability. This is the most urethane-like MCP ball yet. And paired with Duramax Additive technology, the Shadow Tank will hold its surface longer than anything prior. When the lanes get tricky, this ball stays in play.
Most speed dominant bowlers are able to use stronger balls earlier than their competitors, but in cases where there is just too much wet/dry on the lane or the oil pattern is quite short, the Shadow Tank will come in handy. Additionally, the Duramax additive means that if a speed dominant bowler needs to add surface to their Shadow Tank, it will stay duller longer than other balls in their bag. This can come in handy for speed dominant bowlers using MCP coverstocks on challenging patterns.
For balanced bowlers, the Tank series is a tool for exceedingly difficult patterns and fresh oil. Short to moderate length patterns where control is of the utmost importance are ideal for balanced bowlers looking to use the Shadow Tank. When shallow angles and control are what the pattern demands, the Shadow Tank is a critical tool in the balanced bowler’s toolbox.
Most likely, rev dominant players are the ones who will benefit the most from the Shadow Tank. The high rev rate to speed ratio makes a low diff ball that doesn’t absorb much oil a great option where balanced and speed dominant bowlers may not see enough ball motion. When there is just too much down lane motion, rev dominant players will usually be able to go to the Shadow Tank for the command of the pattern that they need.
The brand new Shadow Tank has emerged out of nowhere. This is THE MOST aggressive Tank we have ever released. Using MCP technology and a Flux core, this ball has given me everything I’ve been needing when competing against urethane bowling balls. The Shadow Tank gives me enough motion as a lower rev player to keep up with higher rev players throwing urethane including being able to hook this new Tank. If you are a competitive bowler and want to have an advantage in “urethane-like” conditions, get the Shadow Tank.
Motiv Staff member- D.J. Rose
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