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Blue Tank

Retired 1/4/2023
4.9Read Reviews

Microcell Polymer is back by overwhelming demand! MOTIV® is featuring this special cover technology along with the Halogen™ V2 core on the new Blue Tank™. This combination creates a ball that offers the most traction through the front of the lane in the history of MCP. The added traction and strength found in the Blue Tank™ allows for bowlers to benefit from a controlled, urethane-like shape on higher volumes of oil than traditional urethane allows. 

MOTIV® invested a massive amount of research and development to engineer this new MCP (Microcell Polymer) shell and is excited to introduce Frixion™ M3 (Mark 3) Pearl. It is designed specifically for use when traditional urethane covers are not quite strong or continuous enough. It provides the Blue Tank™ with added traction in the front portion of the lane, displaying a more traditional urethane ball motion.

The Halogen™ V2 core was chosen for the Blue Tank™ to help provide more traction in the oil than the very low differential cores often used in traditional urethane balls. It has a high RG yet enough differential to produce more flare when strong layouts are used. It can also be drilled with a low flare layout like many traditional urethane balls.  This versatility is what makes the Halogen™ V2 core perfect for the Blue Tank™.   

When To Use:

  • Speed Dominant: On very short oil patterns and when there is significant wet/dry in a pattern, speed dominant players will use the Blue Tank from straighter angles to control the pocket without giving away hitting power.  Typically, speed dominant bowlers are unable to use urethane options, but as MCP covers have proven in the past, Microcell is an option for speed dominant players when urethane often is not.  Added traction and strength found in Microcell shells allows for speed dominant players to benefit from the control other bowlers find in urethane. 

  • Balanced Bowlers: Urethane and low absorption coverstocks have become a necessity for nearly all bowlers who compete on wet/dry patterns and sport conditions over the course of the last decade.  Balanced bowlers are now expected to use urethane often times when the pattern demands it.  The Blue Tank provides greater control down lane than modern urethane and more traction in the front of the lane.  This allows balanced bowlers to be more assertive with ball speed and roll choices and should let those bowlers use urethane for a longer period of time during a block. 

  • Rev Dominant Bowlers: Rev dominant bowlers often struggle with being forced to open their angles too steep early on in the development of an oil pattern.  The results are normally less than ideal as control is sacrificed and the bowler is unable to play the pattern as it is intended.  The Blue Tank allows for those shallow angles for rev dominant players on demanding patterns.  Additionally, due to the strength of the MCP Frixion M3 shell, Rev Dominant players will be able to use the Blue Tank when “urethane isn’t in play” according to other bowlers. 

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Specifications

Length38
Backend40
Hook50
Flare Potential2"+
Weight BlockHalogen V2 Symmetric
Cover StockFrixion™ M3 Pearl MCP
Finish1000 Grit LSS
Weight Range12, 13, 14, 15, 16

  • 16

    Radius of Gyration 2.58Max Differential .023

  • 15

    Radius of Gyration 2.59Max Differential .023

  • 14

    Radius of Gyration 2.61Max Differential .023

  • 13

    Radius of Gyration 2.63Max Differential .024

  • 12

    Radius of Gyration 2.65Max Differential .026

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  1. 03/11/2023
    Product Blue Tank
    From Tucson, AZ
    About Me Pro Shop Owner
    Rating 5.0
    Incredible / I’m convinced!

    I’ve been a junkie for another brand for years. But, recently have struggled to find a smooth controllable reaction. I’ve drilled a couple of these for friends and decided what the heck, let’s change things up.

    I can’t describe in words (but I’ll try) on how much more impressed I am with this ball compared to anything I’ve even seen/thrown. Absolutely incredible on how well this ball reads every part of the lane.

    The most predictable, controlled reaction and most forgiving ball ever. I wish I had a case of them :-) But, the one I have will always be in my bag!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 03/04/2023
    Product Blue Tank
    From Crofton MD
    About Me I am avid league bowler. I bowl on 2 leagues a week. I switched to Motiv after the Buyout of EBI by brunswick when they shut down the US plant. So I switched to an American Made product and I have loved them ever since.
    Rating 2.0
    Not my best ball

    This ball I struggle with a lot. It is very inconsistent for me. Now I am not the most consistent bowler either but this ball seems to react differently on similar shots for me. Sometimes I feel like this ball hooks off my hand and other times it won't move for me. Sometimes I get a down lane move and think wow and others it does not finish. Just is not the ball for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 03/04/2023
    Product Blue Tank
    From Oswego, NY
    About Me 175 avg
    Rating 5.0
    Great ball

    Took me a while to figure out its place in my bag, but for me it works around game 3 or sometimes game. Basically after my Purple Tank has pushed a lot of oil down lane and starts sliding on me. I've had most of my best games this year with this ball. Hopefully I can figure out how to throw it in the first game since Motiv discontinued the Purple Tank(hands down my favorite ball of all time). Either way once you learn to trust this ball it is extremely consistent. Go buy one!!

    About me, I'm lefty 2 handed with a bad back. Most balls tend to hook too much for me to really control. I assume it's due to my higher revs and inability to throw as fast as other 2 handers. This ball hooks but is controllable.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 01/18/2023
    Product Blue Tank
    From Plymouth, Mi
    Rating 5.0
    Best Ball I’ve Owned in Years

    I usually get at least 2 new balls a season and I am already in love with this release. The past few weeks I have not shot under 700 and I am very happy with the versatility I get with this piece too. The last ball I’ve enjoyed this much was my Octane Burn and I threw 26 strikes in a row with it a few years back. If you are on the fence about this ball or microcell polymer, just know they are the real deal!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 12/29/2022
    Product Blue Tank
    From Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    About Me Team Lefty, League and Tournament Bowler, Staffer
    Rating 5.0
    2nd Ball!

    Got the Blue Tank for when the Carbide Tank becomes too much. When the lanes start to break down and I can't move any further Right(I'm a Lefty), the Blue Tank comes out to play. It's the perfect step down to the Carbide Tank! I literally have a Tank Bag, and on Natural Wood Lanes, It's the Perfect Combination! Carbide Tank, Blue Tank, and Desert Tank!
    The Blue Tank proved itself to start game 3! Just enough backend! A nice smooth arch when the Transition comes! I have it Drilled my basic pin above the bridge for an amazing reaction! 17 Motiv balls used in my Arsenal for Tournaments and Leagues, and I found the Tank Bag to be the Perfect bag for Natural Wood Lanes! Finally, I found my perfect Arsenal for a tough house! Anyone looking for the Perfect 1,2,3 punch!? Look No further! MCP for the win!

    I would recommend this to a friend

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