Item Number: MTVBJKLEG

Jackal Legacy

1/29/2021 (Retired 9/22/2022)
4.8Read Reviews

The Jackal™ series from MOTIV® has certainly made a big impact in the bowling industry and its reputation for massive performance continues with the Jackal™ Legacy. This hook-beast is designed to handle the heaviest oil conditions any bowler will encounter.

Utilized often in recent years, the Predator™ V2 has proven to be a versatile, strong, and reliable high-performance core. It is used in the Jackal™ Ghost to provide a fantastic benchmark asymmetrical shape and in the more recent Jackal™ Flash to produce the most angular Jackal™ ever made. It also powered the Alpha Jackal™ used by PBA® professional Wesley Low to roll the first-ever sanctioned 900 series with a MOTIV® ball. And now, it is being merged with Coercion™ MXC Solid Reactive cover stock to create the strongest Jackal™ to roll off the MOTIV® production line.

The introduction of Coercion™ MXC (MaXimum Continuation) Solid Reactive cover stock sent waves through the sport. Without a doubt, this is one of the strongest covers in bowling today and what makes it truly special is not just the unbelievable traction! Until now, bowling balls that provided incredible traction in oil were greatly limited because the energy used up front adversely impacted the ability to continue down lane. Coercion™ MXC is most impressive because it gives the solid Jackal™ Legacy superior traction in oil and strong down lane motion with continuation previously thought impossible.

Out of the box, bowlers can expect the powerful solid Jackal™ Legacy to provide loads of traction in heavy oil, a smooth motion, and a controllable shape that minimizes over/under reaction on wet/dry conditions. Obviously, a ball this strong will be of particular interest to speed dominant bowlers on a variety of conditions.

When To Use:

  • Speed Dominant - The Jackal Legacy will allow speed dominant players who struggle to see mid lane read with down lane continuation to play their "A Game" with confidence.  This is truly a ball made to suit the strengths of the speed dominant player.  The Coercion MXC is already known for its incredible mid-lane read and continuation, but when powered by a strong and proven asymmetric core, the results are undeniable.  This is truly a speed dominant player's dream.
  • Balanced - WIth an incredibly aggressive core/cover combination and the well known versatility of the Predator V2 core, a balanced bowler now has a ball to use when rev dominant players are using the Jackal Ghost.  The Jackal Legacy makes a shape comparable to the Jackal Ghost, but with more total hook.  A balanced bowler will be able to use the Jackal Legacy on fresh patterns where the Ghost is just too clean and when players who have more rev rate are striking with the Ghost.
  • Rev Dominant - The Jackal Legacy is a ball that a rev dominant bowler will carry in their bag so that they ALWAYS have something no matter how much oil they encounter.  This is the strongest Jackal ever, and Rev Dominant players can compete with the knowledge that they always have "hook in a box" waiting for them with the Legacy.

 

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Specifications

Length46
Backend70
Hook80
Flare Potential7"+
Weight BlockPredator™ V2 Asymmetric
Cover StockCoercion™ MXC Solid Reactive
Finish2000 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

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  1. 02/10/2021
    Product Jackal Legacy
    From Dexter,Ky
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    Not Disappointed

    This new Jackal Legacy is an amazing ball. For me this ball wants to start its hook early so I have to keep it in the oil. The continuation thru the pins is amazing. This is a ball that i would start out with in league and on the heavy oil patterns.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 02/08/2021
    Product Jackal Legacy
    From Livonia, MI
    About Me Motiv Staff Member
    Rating 5.0
    Jackal Legacy Review

    Motiv Jackal Legacy

    Motiv’s New Jackal Legacy takes the Predator V2 weight block and wraps it in Motiv’s new Coercion MXC cover. This core cover combo allows the ball to start reading the lanes earlier then any other Jackal but keep that strong Jackal motion down lane. I used a Medium strength 3’ pin layout on my Legacy that allows me to keep a strong mid lane motion without being to much down lane. This piece still needs oil on the fronts to get down lane without burning to much energy but the cover is very versatile and allows you to shine it up and throw it on multiple lane conditions. If you like the Jackal line be sure to check out the Jackal Legacy!

    Motiv Staffer:
    Sean Mackie

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 02/05/2021
    Product Jackal Legacy
    From Richmond, Indiana
    Rating 5.0
    Absolutely terrific

    I just bought this ball yesterday, I’ve only gotten in about 6-8 games with it. This ball is absolutely amazing. Super smooth with a nice angle to it. Will definitely be in my bag as my primary go to ball!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 02/05/2021
    Product Jackal Legacy
    From Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
    About Me MOTIV STAFF MEMBER
    Rating 5.0
    The LEGACY continues

    The all new JACKAL LEGACY has been an absolute pleasure to throw. This ball is the strongest asym ball in my bag. The Jackal Legacy is 3 boards stronger down lane than my Forge Flare, which is very impressive. I drilled mine 60x4.5x 25. I wanted this ball to be the go to ball in my bag on longer oil patterns and give me an option between this ball and the Forge Flare. The hitting power on this ball has been nothing short of amazing. I am consistently tripping out 9 pins and sending messengers to the 10 pin. I love how you can see this ball store energy down the lane and then flip over to continue all the way through the pins. The pins will fly with this ball.

    KYE SHIPLEY
    MOTIV STAFF MEMBER
    CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 02/02/2021
    Product Jackal Legacy
    From Eagan, Mn
    Rating 1.0
    Not impressed

    Every Jackal I have owned out performs this ball. Not worth the hype.

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