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Pride

Retired 1/4/2023
4.9Read Reviews

Versatility. Continuation. With a brand-new core and cover stock, the Pride™ from MOTIV® is the designed to be the perfect benchmark piece.  Unique from anything currently available from MOTIV®, the Pride™ fits perfectly into the medium oil position of the ball guide.

The new technology at the heart of the Pride™ is the Dominion™ core.  It has specifications that place it between the Gear™ APG and the asymmetrical cores seen in the Trident™ and Jackal™ series.  These unique asymmetric specifications leverage the physics of the Dominion™ core so the Pride™ can be used on moderate volumes of oil and higher friction than the typical asymmetric bowling ball. 

Additionally, now that weight holes are illegal in competition, the asymmetric Dominion™ core will enable players to control ball motion more than most symmetric cores.  MOTIV® Tour Rep, Brett Spangler, said, “What’s so cool about this core to me is that I never felt like I was throwing an asym.  I get the versatility of the asymmetrical core, but the Pride™ never wanted to go too forward down lane or glue up too much in the front.  To have the versatility of an asym without some of the traditional drawbacks is incredible.”

The Dominion™ core is encased with the latest reactive Coercion™ cover stock from MOTIV® called UCS – Ultimate Continuation Solid.   It was created by providing more length and more angle to the existing Coercion™ MXC cover technology.  This new UCS Reactive cover stock is the most versatile Coercion™ shell to date and complements the unique specifications of the Dominion™ core perfectly.   

Speed Dominant Bowlers

Bowlers with higher speed or lower rev rates benefit greatly from asymmetrical cores.  Providing versatility in drilling and the ability to limit the skid phase for bowlers who struggle to get the ball to slow down is a massive plus. 

Balanced Bowlers

For balanced bowlers this is the centerpiece to their arsenal.  The Pride is the first ball out of the bag and the one used most often.  The controllable core and cover combination allows balanced bowlers to use the Pride on a variety of surfaces and concentrations of oil.  The easily tuned Coercion UCS Cover can also be shined or scuffed to allow an even broader window for balanced bowlers to use the Pride.

Rev Dominant Bowlers

For many rev dominant bowlers, asymmetrical balls are too strong to use on house shots and moderate oil patterns.  A lower differential and cleaner cover than most asymmetrical solids allows rev dominant bowlers to have an asym in their bag that they can use on many more patterns and higher friction surfaces. 

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Specifications

Length60
Backend73
Hook65
Flare Potential5"+
Weight BlockDominion™ Asymmetric
Cover StockCoercion™ UCS Solid Reactive
Finish4000 Grit LSS
Weight Range12, 13, 14, 15, 16

  • 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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  1. 09/07/2023
    Product Pride
    From East Rutherford NJ
    About Me Have been bowling since I was 5 yrs old. Bowled competitively since 17 yrs old, in mens leagues.
    Rating 4.0
    Motiv Pride ( original)

    Absolutely love my Motiv Pride ball it's my go to ball. Most time I do start off with it. I am left handed, most of the time I have no one on my side so I can play deep inside or straight up if I have to. Sometimes the house changes up the volume on the shot when the scores are high. So I can be very versatile. But my Pride Emerald is the best ball I have in my bag. Now I need to get the new one to complete the set. The Pride line has a deep meaning to me and my daughter she watched The Lion King so much as a kid I bought the original one as a heart felt love for her. Now they are all I throw ❤️???? need the new one asap. Thank you Motiv......

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 03/03/2023
    Product Pride
    From Woodridge, Il.
    About Me > 200 league average & tournament bowler
    Rating 5.0
    Never have yourself too much Pride

    The Pride is an easy to line up hard hitting ball for low to medium high oil patterns. House shots are great with its length and controllable movement

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 02/20/2023
    Product Pride
    From Spartanburg, SC
    Rating 4.0
    Pride

    Great ball for the intermediate players

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 01/19/2023
    Product Pride
    From Holly, MI
    About Me 190 avg, league bowler, JV Coach
    Rating 5.0
    My go-to and maybe the GOAT...

    What can I say... If you are looking for a benchmark ball, the description from Motiv isn't wrong. I have never had as much confidence in a bowling ball as I do my Pride. The strong cover lets it read the lane early and the core rips it back on the backend and just destroys the pins. A few weeks ago, my Pride took some damage at the bowling center, leaving some pretty big gashes in the track. Without a second thought I ordered another Pride to fill that spot in my arsenal. This is truly a great ball with a nice even shape down the lane. 6 ball arsenal = Mythic Jackal, Sky Raptor, Trident Odyssey, Pride, Venom Shock, Fatal Venom

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 09/19/2022
    Product Pride
    From Montgomery Village, MD
    Rating 5.0
    Benchmark Ball

    This ball has become my go to ball during league night.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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