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Pride Empire

Item Number: MTVBPDEMP

$204.9929 Read Reviews

7/13/2022

The Pride™ Empire introduces a new level of backend speed to the MOTIV® line.  Featuring the brand-new Propulsion™ Pearl Reactive cover stock, this beast showcases an angular response unlike anything before. 

The MOTIV® engineering team has been making clear advancements, leading the industry in pearl cover tech in recent years, and this new Propulsion™ system is the pinnacle of angular performance.  Utilizing this new pearl cover, the Pride™ Empire pushes through the front of the lane with ease, storing energy for a dynamic move down lane.  And that’s at a 5000 Grit laser-scanned finish!  Bowlers who desire maximum length and a violent response to friction can adjust the finish to a higher grit like 5500, but they may get more than they bargained for.  We kept it at 5000 to tame this beast a touch.

The Dominion™ asymmetrical core at the heart of the Pride™ Empire also displays special characteristics.  A moderate primary RG differential and low intermediate allow the ball to dominate on lower oil volumes and higher friction surfaces than more powerful asymmetric balls like the Jackals, which are designed for higher volume patterns.  Additionally, the asymmetric physics of the Pride™ Empire provides ball drillers with greater layout versatility since weight holes are no longer allowed in competition.

When To Use:

  • Speed Dominant Bowlers - For speed dominant bowlers who love to see angular motion, the Pride Empire will fit well below the Mythic Jackal in their bag.  The Mythic Jackal is a strong asymmetrical hybrid option for creating angular motion.  When that ball is too strong, speed dominant bowlers should have no issue stepping into a Pride Empire and creating even more angle to the friction. 
  • Balanced Bowlers - For bowlers with a balanced speed to rev rate ratio, there are many uses for the Pride Empire.  A strong and smooth drilling will give the bowler a great ball to use behind their original pride to continue controlling the lane without worrying about the friction developing up front.  However, a balanced bowler using a cleaner and more angular drilling could use the Pride Empire to create more angle down lane than possible with anything else in their bag.  Balanced bowlers will find the Pride Empire to be a crucial piece in their tournament and league arsenals. 
  • Rev Dominant Bowlers - Bowlers with substantial rev rates will see use for the Pride Empire when they want to maintain control of the lane while still creating a substantial angle.  This will serve as the most angular ball in the middle of a rev dominant player’s progression.   

 

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Specifications

  • Weight BlockDominion™ Asymmetric
  • Cover StockPropulsion™ Pearl Reactive
  • Finish5000 Grit LSP
  • Weight Range12, 13, 14, 15, 16
  • Length67
  • Backend85
  • Hook61
  • Flare Potential5"+

  • 16

    Radius of Gyration 2.49Max Differential .041Int. Differential .010

  • 15

    Radius of Gyration 2.50Max Differential .042Int. Differential .010

  • 14

    Radius of Gyration 2.52Max Differential .043Int. Differential .011

  • 13

    Radius of Gyration 2.56Max Differential .039Int. Differential .009

  • 12

    Radius of Gyration 2.63Max Differential .028Int. Differential .007
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Reviews 4.8 (Based on 29 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 07/16/2022
    Product Pride Empire
    From Celina, Ohio
    Rating 5.0
    Just wow

    I got this as a compliment to my original Pride and I couldn’t be happier with the reaction. It’s cleaner through the fronts but doesn’t give up in the friction. Once you find the friction it starts to roll and finishes strong. It’s not as hard of a turn as the Iron Forge which keeps me from driving past the 9 pin.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 07/16/2022
    Product Pride Empire
    From Lake Ariel, PA
    About Me 190 Avg. 669 High Series. 14-16 mph. Down and in bowler
    Rating 5.0
    So far... So Good

    Nice and smooth down the lane for me. Drill all my equipment 45x4.5x45 and this is looking like the piece I was missing. I'm not a high rev bowler so this ball allows me to play straight when my solids are too early, but still allows me to move a few boards left if I have to.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 07/15/2022
    Product Pride Empire
    From Frederick md
    About Me Average bowler
    Rating 5.0
    What a ball

    I’ve been a Hammer nut 'til they got bought out by Brunswick let me tell you this ball has me excited. I got to use it last night and I shot 700 right out the box. Drilled pin down and it’s smooth through the front part of the lane, and when it hits pocket watch out. I now have a good ball package from Motiv from my Odyssey to Venoms, now to both Pride balls but will say this new Pearl Pride I’m in love with.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 07/14/2022
    Product Pride Empire
    From Pittsburgh, PA
    About Me MOTIV Staff
    Rating 5.0
    A great pearl addition to the line!

    The Pride is an amazing addition to the line and especially the Medium oil category on our ball guide! This new Propulsion pearl cover is a great advancement in the pearl technology that MOTIV has been developing. You'll see hints of the control that Infusion HV Pearl had provided in the past, while providing that stunning backend reaction that we've all grown to love out of Infusion Pearl and Infusion MVP. The Dominion core paired with this new cover creates an awesome and versatile transition shape. The core wants to read the midlane while the cover wants to rip off the spot downlane creating a ball that clears the fronts easily while not losing midlane traction and still maintaining a ton of energy to change direction on the backend. I am super excited to throw this ball more and more! Another home run from MOTIV!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 07/13/2022
    Product Pride Empire
    From Ballwin, MO
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    Just What The Doctor Ordered

    Let me tell you a little something about The Pride Empire

    For starters, it's the follow up to the ball that created the Benchmark Craze from last year The Pride. The Pride Empire is a Pearl Version and for me, I have found this ball to be amazing on the Fresh and even a little better when the Heads are getting a tick crispy. Unlike many pearls in the market place which have a big skid/snap finish the Pride Empire retains the features of the Original Solid. It's smooth, it retains an arc and roll type of finish. It is cleaner, so in turn sharper off the spot down lane than the original Pride but not so much so that it has that turn signal shape of most pearls. It's a smooth, heavy rolling, nice arcing pearl piece that I love having in my bag. It not only can serve as a starting piece but it can also be utilized in that niche 1A or 1B spot as well. Get with your Pro Shop Operator Today and Order a Pride Empire.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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