Item Number: MTVAJKALP

Alpha Jackal

(Retired 1/25/2021)
5.0Read Reviews

The Jackal™ reigns supreme on heavy oil!  For over a half-decade the Jackal line of bowling balls has been the dominant force for heavy oil.  The latest addition to the line, the Alpha Jackal™ pushes the boundaries by providing more hook with the control and devastating continuation that you expect.    

Following the success of the Jackal Ghost, we decided it was time to provide bowlers with an updated, stronger, solid reactive cover on the Predator V2 weight block.  Featuring Coercion™ HV3 Solid Reactive cover stock, the Alpha Jackal™ is all about creating traction in places where the previous Jackals could not.  This is the strongest cover ever used in the Jackal™ line. 

The Predator V2 asymmetric weight block driving the Alpha Jackal™ boasts a very low RG and loads of differential.  This enables you to maximize both revs and track flare.  

Players looking for traction on heavy or long oil patterns need to have the Alpha Jackal™ in their bag.  Expect speed dominant players who already depend on the reliability of the Jackal line to fall in love with the added hook and control of the Alpha edition.    

Along with outstanding performance, the solid Alpha Jackal™ is an eye-catching combination of purple and blue that gets attention both on the shelf and on the lanes. 

900 SERIES!!!

MOTIV® staffer, Wesley Low Jr., made history by rolling a perfect sanctioned 900 series on Sunday, July 19th using the Alpha Jackal at the 44th Annual Ponderosa Singles Classic at Glenfair Lanes in Glendale, Arizona.  Wesley said, "I don't think I've ever bowled back-to-back 300s, so that was a cool way to start the day, but it didn't sink in until about the seventh frame of the last game that I had a chance at 900. I really made an effort to stay calm and refocus. I still can't believe it happened. I always said I felt like I had a better chance at a hole-in-one in golf than 36 strikes in a row, and I'm not even that good at golf. To shoot 900, things really have to go your way. You need to make a lot of great shots, but you also need some breaks along the way."  Click here to read more!

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Specifications

Length47
Backend78
Hook80
Flare Potential7"+
Weight BlockPredator™ V2 Asymmetric
Cover StockCoercion™ HV3 Solid Reactive
Finish2000 Grit LSS
Weight Range14, 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

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  1. 01/21/2020
    Product Alpha Jackal
    From Greenville, SC
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    Alpha Jackal

    The layout I used on the Alpha Jackal is 65-5-30. I’ve never been a big fan of asymmetrical bowling balls but this one I’m a huge fan of. Normally I have problems with asymmetrical balls rolling out and stopping but not with this ball. This ball reads the middle part of the lane perfectly and still continues through the pins. I will be using this ball a lot to start tournaments on longer patterns and some medium patterns when there is enough volume. This is definitely one of my favorite balls in my bag.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 01/21/2020
    Product Alpha Jackal
    From Maple Grove, MN
    About Me Motiv Staffer/Pro Shop Operator
    Rating 5.0
    Alpha Jackal

    The New Motiv Alpha Jackal is something that I've never seen before. This ball is so strong and early, yet it still has a ton of pop on the back-end and unreal continuation thru the pins! The first one I drilled with a 60x5.75"x30 layout, allowing me to circle the lane and get it to the right with ease when there's a lot of volume in the middle. The second one I drilled at
    120x1-5/8"x70, which allows me to keep the ball in front of me and play straighter angles. Both have great reactions. This is a must own ball!

    Ball Speed 17
    Rev Rate 329
    Tilt 13*
    Rotation 75*
    PAP 4-7/8 over, 1/8 down

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9HwELctr2Q

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 01/21/2020
    Product Alpha Jackal
    From Cleveland, Ohio and Corning, New York
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    Can I just say wow

    This ball has been absolutely phenomenal. I tend to struggle sometimes with continuation from big asymmetric balls like this due to my ball roll, but just like the ghost this ball absolutely blew me away! I can open my angles up almost as much as I want with this piece and it will come flying back. It's definitely stronger up front than the Ghost but nowhere near as rolly as the Abyss. If you're looking for a big asym that will still pop downlane, this is the ball for you!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 01/20/2020
    Product Alpha Jackal
    From Good Thunder, MN
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    Strong Alpha!

    I am so excited about this Alpha Jackal, the V2 Predator Core is my favorite core that Motiv has out. As a lower rev player it gives me that freedom to get the ball to rev up earlier with the Low RG and Higher Differential. The cover on this ball is STRONG and it takes to changes well. I have mainly used this cover at 1000 and 2000 and have used it mainly on higher volume patterns. I have mine drilled 65x4.5x65 which keeps it pretty smooth and eliminates the over under. Here is a quick video of me throwing this ball: https://youtu.be/tvdkDhaCyQY

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 01/19/2020
    Product Alpha Jackal
    From Westland, MI
    About Me Motiv Staff, Rev Dominate Two hander
    Rating 5.0
    Motiv Alpha Jackal

    Motiv Alpha Jackal Review:

    The Alpha Jackal is the next big piece in the Jackal line up. The Alpha reads the lanes early and still manages to keep strong continuation down lane. Being a big Asymmetrical with an earlier cover, the Alpha does shine when it sees more oil on the lanes. But it does allow you to get left and open up the lanes without burning up. I used my asym layout of 80x5x70 this allows the ball to keep a strong roll without getting to sideways off the spot. With how versatile this ball is you can shine it up or add surface to it and it will still stay strong through the pins! Pick yours up today!

    Motiv Staffer:
    Sean Mackie

    YouTube:
    https://youtu.be/o7w1-6kNclE

    I would recommend this to a friend

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