Item Number: MTVBJKGKPS

Jackal Ghost

1/18/2017
$234.99
5.0Read Reviews

Since 2017, the legendary Jackal Ghost has been reigning terror on heavy oil. It's the longest running asymmetric bowling ball in the world!

With paranormal performance, the Jackal Ghost delivers more total hook potential than any Jackal before it.  It's scary good! The Predator V2 weight block is at the core of MOTIV's Jackal Ghost bowling ball. Featuring a low RG and loads of differential, this asymmetric design is easy to rev and produces massive track flare. 

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Specifications

Length70
Backend78
Hook75
Flare Potential7"+
Weight BlockPredator™ V2 Asymmetric
Cover StockCoercion™ HFS Reactive
Finish3000 Grit LSS
Weight Range12, 13, 14, 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
  • 13

    Radius of Gyration 2.57Max Differential .040Int. Differential .011
  • 12

    Radius of Gyration 2.64Max Differential .030Int. Differential .010

Predator V2 Asymmetrical

The Predator V2 is a proven winner—MOTIV’s most dominant high-performance core. This core revs up fast and delivers insane flare, giving you the kind of hook that turns heads and breaks records. It’s asymmetric, it’s powerful, and it’s everything you need to crush even the heaviest oil patterns. It’s designed to give you the strongest motion of any ball in your bag.  

Coercion™ HFS Reactive

Combining the physics of the Predator V2 with the chemistry of the new Coercion HFS (High Friction Solid) cover stock, the Jackal Ghost elevates heavy oil performance. Coercion HFS is the most aggressive cover stock to date on a bowling ball in the Jackal product line. Turned with a 3000 Grit Lss Finish, bowlers will see both excellent mid-lane read and unbelievable continuation. When you want to take your bowling performance to the next level, you want high-quality MOTIV bowling balls, like the Jackal Ghost.  Get the top performance and hook on the lane that you’ve always needed. 

When to Use

  • Speed Dominant

    For a bowler with high ball speed or those with lower rev rates, the Jackal Ghost serves as an outstanding benchmark option due to the cleaner cover and controllable motion down lane.  The versatility of drilling offered by the Predator V2 also makes the Ghost a great benchmark piece for speed dominant bowlers. 

  • Balanced

    Players who are balanced in their speed to rev rate ratio find the Ghost to be a must have for fresh oil and longer patterns.  The Jackal Ghost is ideal for balanced bowlers to use in a variety of lower friction environments. 

  • Rev Dominant

    Over the past several years AJ Johnson and EJ Tackett have proven that the Jackal Ghost is a must have for the rev dominant player.  Due to the coverstock being moderately clean, a rev dominant player is able to use the Jackal Ghost without worrying about it “burning up” or getting too forward down lane like so many heavy oil asymmetrical balls. If that sounds nice to you, then you’ll definitely want to pick up a new Ghost bowling ball from Motiv Bowling before you go back to the lanes.

See the Jackal Ghost in action!

The Jackal Ghost is the longest running asymmetrical bowling ball in the world, and for good reason! Watch the Jackal Ghost out on the lanes!

Reviews 5.0 (Based on 210 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 09/27/2019
    Product Jackal Ghost
    From Township of Washington, NJ
    About Me 210 League average
    Rating 5.0
    Won't Regret

    I jumped in the wagon after seeing many of my league players began using and see how impressive the results are. I am seeing improvements from all average levels, from 150 to 240 and decided to give it a shot.
    I am extremely happy with this ball and planning to get a second one.

    This is a heavy oil / mid heavy oil ball.
    Unless you normally bowl on dry / mid dry lanes, you won't regret getting this ball!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 09/27/2019
    Product Jackal Ghost
    From Middletown, PA
    Rating 5.0
    Outstanding ball

    By far my go to ball in leagues and tournaments. Works great on the heavy patterns and gives me the ability to play deeper in the burn down lanes.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 09/27/2019
    Product Jackal Ghost
    From Beulaville
    Rating 5.0
    New Bowler Great Ball

    This ball has great motion for me as I've found I'm a very low rev higher speed bowler. I've bowled for about 5 months now and have a 170 average. I chose Motiv because of the community and reviews through my research. I now own the the Primal LE, Venom Shock Pearl, the Venom Shock, the Sniper and of course my Jackal Ghost, all of which are great for different lane conditions, but I always find myself coming back the the Ghost when I need that extra pull to reach the pocket.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 09/27/2019
    Product Jackal Ghost
    From Tucson, AZ
    About Me Senior Experienced Bowler
    Rating 5.0
    Reads, but changes

    The Jackal Ghost was great out of the box for 2 of 3 of us. Carry was superb, and it read the lanes like no ball I had had for two years. Some under as the ball soaked up the oil, so it needs some care to bring it make to original on a more than normal basis. If you are going to drill a ball for a local or state tournament, this is the ball for you. Pin slightly out and up above fingers.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 09/26/2019
    Product Jackal Ghost
    From Chicago, IL
    About Me Right handed, 215 average bowler
    Rating 5.0
    Amazinggggg power in this ball!!!

    I’ve had my ghost now for 2 years and it doesn’t disappoint! This beast has no problem getting them through the fronts all the while storing and unleashing crazy power on the pins upon impact! Because of the way this ball dominates heavy oil patterns, this guy does like to drink up a good amount of oil so be sure wipe between frames and have the oil extracted at least every 30 games to keep its performance at its peak!

    I would recommend this to a friend

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