Mythic Jackal

Item Number: MTVBJKNBS

57 Read Reviews

3/20/2022

Meet the Mythic Jackal, a new kind of hybrid.  Our engineering goal with this ball was to create as much angle as possible while still providing true heavy oil performance attributes.  So often, shiny asyms are only ideal for moderate conditions so we set out to create a different kind of animal.  Now, when high volume patterns begin to transition and you need to create angle, the Mythic Jackal with 2:1 hybrid technology delivers exactly what you need.

The Predator™ V2 is the gold standard for high performance core design and it’s at the center of the Mythic Jackal.  It’s the same core found in the Jackal Ghost, the longest running asymmetrical bowling ball in the industry, now celebrating a 5-year anniversary!  This low RG / high differential asymmetric core has never before been combined with a hybrid cover stock on a worldwide Jackal release.  The Mythic is the first. 

The Mythic Jackal is also the first to feature Infusion HV 2:1 Hybrid Reactive cover technology. This means the shell features twice as much pearl as solid cover material.  This enables it to create incredible angle down lane without completely sacrificing traction.  The 33% load of solid cover gives the Mythic Jackal a strong footprint on the lane in heavy oil while the 67% load of pearl yields a powerful backend motion.   

When To Use:

  • Speed Dominant Bowlers: Bowlers with speed that overwhelms their rev rate will love that the Mythic Jackal™ allows them an angular ball option to use early in the block.  For speed dominant bowlers, pearls are often too clean and many hybrids are designed for higher friction environments.  The Mythic Jackal™ is a true heavy oil ball that speed dominant bowlers will be able to use to see down lane motion before the lanes have been broken down.
     
  • Balanced Bowlers:  For balanced bowlers, having a pearl asymmetric designed for oil is important.  Sometimes, moving into the oil with the “crankers” is advantageous, but without a stable core and stronger cover, the balanced bowlers and tweeners just seem to get overpowered.  The Mythic Jackal™ is designed for that early transition when bowlers start to use steeper angles, but there is still a decent concentration of oil on the lane.
     
  • Rev Dominant Bowlers:  Those with lower ball speed or higher rev rates will love being able to shape the Mythic Jackal™ from the start.  For those unable to use smoother rolling balls designed for oil like the Jackal™ Legacy, Jackal™ Ghost, or Trident™ Odyssey, the added length of the Mythic Jackal™ will provide that much needed length out of the gate.  Rev Dominant bowlers in high friction or moderate volume environments may use the Mythic Jackal™ as their fresh oil ball.
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Specifications

  • Weight BlockPredator™ V2 Asymmetric
  • Cover StockInfusion HV 2:1 Hybrid Reactive
  • Finish5000 Grit LSP
  • Weight Range12, 13, 14, 15, 16
  • Length70
  • Backend85
  • Hook74
  • Flare Potential7"+
  • 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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Reviews 5.0 (Based on 57 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 03/21/2022
    Product Mythic Jackal
    From Cold Spring MN
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    Mythic Jackal

    Best polished Jackal to date. First Motiv polished ball that I didn’t have to adjust the surface on ever. Whatever the hybrid combination it is spot on, the Mythic gets though carry down like nothing I have thrown in 5 years. A lot can be said about a ball that a player can count on to turn the corner every time. Just enough midlane to get the ball started and the Hybrid cover keeps the ball continuing. Definitely something special.

  2. 03/14/2022
    Product Mythic Jackal
    From Jenison, MI
    Rating 4.0
    Perfect! …Almost…

    As the title says…the first hybrid Jackal is perfect…almost.

    I laid the Mythic out 60 x 4.5 x 40, and it’s exactly as advertised. It really fills a hole in my bag that I barely knew was there. It’s almost difficult to describe the reaction, but the best I can do is that it reads early without rolling early, and it’s angular but not too sharp. I’ve been able to throw it now on a couple different length house shots (41, 45 feet), and a flatter 42’ sport shot. PLENTY strong, early enough read that you don’t throw it through the breakpoint easily, but the highlight is that it turns the corner harder than most balls of it’s overall strength. It’s a pretty unique reaction and I haven’t really found a time that I can’t throw it yet.

    The only thing I don’t LOVE about the Mythic is totally a personal preference thing. I’m not a huge fan of the copper color on it. That gets less and less noticeable to me though….every time it brings 10 pins into the pit with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 03/11/2022
    Product Mythic Jackal
    From Kansas City, MO
    Rating 5.0
    Become a Legend

    Layout
    60 x 4” x 30

    Not all legends are myths. The venerated Predator V2 core (2.47 RG, .054 Diff, .015 Int. Diff) makes an epic return with the new Mythic Jackal. The new Infusion HV 2:1 Hybrid Reactive coverstock is paired with this proven core technology to create an excellent quick-response ball meant to combat medium-heavy lane conditions.

    I used a 4” pin in my layout so that I could elicit a strong core influence for the ball’s shape, creating significant flare for more hook potential. To give myself a feel for the strength of the reaction, I got lined up with my Iron Forge on a fresh house shot, laying down 16 crossing 13. In the end it took a 5-3 left to finally keep the Mythic in the pocket. Even with the coverstock being two parts pearl, the traction generated on the lane is impressive. The combination of cover strength and core power creates strong midlane read, but there is still a huge backend snap once the ball finds the down lane friction. Versatility is also a huge trait of the Mythic as it is one of the few balls in my arsenal that I have been able to go wire to wire with in a league night without even thinking of throwing another piece; strong enough to bite through the early oil yet clean and quick enough getting beyond 20 and the deep friction.

    Given the wide of a range of optimum performance that the Mythic Jackal possesses, this truly is a special piece to have in an arsenal. Having a reaction and shape like this with the sheer amount of strength it exhibits makes this release something everyone should consider. A legend in the making.

    Trent Overbey
    In the Zone Pro Shop
    MOTIV Staff

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 03/07/2022
    Product Mythic Jackal
    From Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
    About Me MOTIV STAFF MEMBER
    Rating 5.0
    Mythic Jackal review

    I drilled my Mythic Jackal to 60x5x30 just to smooth out some of the angle at the breakpoint. I was surprised to find that this ball reacts through the front part of the lane like a pearl with it being super clean, but once the ball see some friction it picks up like a solid. This hybrid cover stock is 2 parts pearl and 1 part Solid. The first of its kind for Motiv. Within the first week of throwing this ball I shot 300 and 813 the same night. This ball continues through the ball exceptionally well. So far I have been really enjoying this ball and it will be a ball that is staying in my bag for a while. It is so versatile on so many conditions.

    Kye Shipley
    MOTIV STAFF MEMBER
    Mercersburg, Pa

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 03/05/2022
    Product Mythic Jackal
    From Phillipsburg, NJ
    About Me Motiv Regional Staff
    Rating 5.0
    There’s a new standard on the lanes

    Let me start out by saying this ball is the new standard when you hit the lanes, the mythic jackal gives you everything you want and need when you hit the lanes for league or tourney. The infusion HV hybrid coverstock that’s two part pearl to one part solid is just a fantastic combination of traction in heavier volumes while still clearing the fronts giving you that length and backend angularity. Don’t be afraid to get left with this ball that’s for sure as it comes off the friction with so much power for optimum carry at the pin deck. Yet another can’t miss release by the best bowling equipment company in the game. Get out and order yours today.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

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