| Length | 43 |
|---|---|
| Backend | 68 |
| Hook | 85 |
| Flare Potential | 7"+ |
| Weight Block | Predator™ V2 Asymmetric |
|---|---|
| Cover Stock | Leverage™ Solid Reactive |
| Finish | 1000 Grit LSS |
| Weight Range | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 |
Layout
55 x 5” x 20
Continuing down the path of heavy oil domination, the Jackal Ambush is a worthy entry to continue carrying the MOTIV torch. By wrapping the legendary Predator V2 core (2.47RG, .054Diff) in the brand-new oil-eating monster Leverage Solid Reactive coverstock, finding friction when the lanes are flooded has never been easier.
Knowing the majority of the lanes I bowl on do not require ultra-strong equipment, I set my pin extremely high (for my style) to allow the Predator V2 to tumble a bit more downlane before it started its extreme flaring ability. While that only tweaks what the ball does overall a little, it was still just enough to give me versatility in how I can attack the lanes with the ball. For a reference point to test its strength, I got lined up with a 4” pin, 3000 grit sanded Sky Raptor and then threw a shot with the Ambush. I went from dead flush to dead flush, just on the other side of the head pin! The Leverage coverstock shows its teeth early while the Predator V2 keeps turning the ball over in the midlane giving fresh surface to continue biting through the oil. While the backend motion is not going to wow anybody, thanks to the energy bleed from foul line to break point, the continuation off the spot is impressive for something so roll heavy. Even when opening the lane a little bit through the first transition, the ability of the Ambush to still get through the pocket and hit the 8-pin is impressive. Keep in mind, this ball loves oil, so once those heads start to disappear and angles have to become steeper, have that next ball down, such as the Mythic Jackal, Sky Raptor, or Iron Forge, on hot standby.
Sheer strength is what the Jackal Ambush brings to anyone’s arsenal. If you need an apex predator in your bag to fight through heavy oil conditions, this is your beast of choice.
Trent Overbey
In the Zone Pro Shop
MOTIV Staff
I would recommend this to a friend
I needed a ball that can cut thru all the oil on league night. And boy did this ball deliver! It’s great for the first couple games until the oil starts breaking down.
I would recommend this to a friend
This is such a great piece that I have added to my arsenal. I shot 700 plus 1st night using it. It clears the pins with no hesitation and is a ten pin destroyer. Motiv has definitely got their formula right on this ball.
I would recommend this to a friend
298 out of the box. Very controllable with a strong finishing coverstock. Highly recommend this ball if you want a little more hook.
I would recommend this to a friend
Seeing so many people post first shot videos I'll admit I was a little gun shy on what to expect and where this ball would ultimately fit. However, after talking with another staffer and seeing how this ball reads early but doesn't necessarily burn early makes this a great complimentary piece in my Asym Lineup. There have been a handful of occasions where my Trusty Ghost is a little to much down lane but the Legacy and Mythic were a tad to forward. This is where the Ambush fits in the bag. Motiv continues to make equipment that compliments and rounds out the bags for the bowler. This was a hole to be filled in the Asym / Jackal Series and they nailed it. Looking forward to getting more game time on it and would absolutely recommend this product to a friend and all Motiv Maniacs.
I would recommend this to a friend
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