| Length | 60 |
|---|---|
| Backend | 73 |
| Hook | 65 |
| Flare Potential | 5"+ |
| Weight Block | Dominion™ Asymmetric |
|---|---|
| Cover Stock | Coercion™ UCS Solid Reactive |
| Finish | 4000 Grit LSS |
| Weight Range | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 |
I waited a long time for a ball to fill the spot left by the Rogue Assassin, previously held by the Forza SS. Both were amazing pieces I looked to for fresher conditions as they rolled smooth and didn’t need quite the volume of the top tier equipment. I was initially a little disappointed an asymmetrical was placed in this spot in the chart but after rolling multiple Recoils I wasn’t quick to judge.
I laid out the Pride with a 45x4.375x70 in an attempt to use the asymmetry to get the ball to use more energy early and tumble… Unfortunately the ball is still quite a bit more dynamic to friction than the Rogue and not as smooth as I was hoping for with the same 3000CTD surface prep I used for comparison. Granted fresh covers always hook more. The reaction is very strong rolling through the middle of the lane but still has a kick leftover for friction. I needed to play the Pride deeper inside than the Rogue but due to its strength downlane I had zero concern carrying the corners. Taking the surface down to 2000CTD forced me to play even more in the oil making the breakpoint a little smoother but the backend really straighten out too much. The original 4000 box finish will give you a very nice finish downlane!
Final thoughts… whether core and/or cover the ball should’ve really gone one spot to the right in the chart. That being said there’s a lot to like here! It’s strong but far from the arcy chuggy shape of Forge Flare. Not sure if I will punch up another, in hindsight I would like a stronger pin position and the PSA in the thumb (70x3.75”x30) to see if the motion can be more continuous. A solid step up from the Shock in shape and will handle more volume. In my bag it will not unseat the Assassin though.
The new Motiv Pride does everything you’d want with a benchmark ball. It’s very versatile and has amazing continuation. The Pride has brand new core(Dominion core) and cover stock. This Pride was designed to be the perfect benchmark piece and it’s exactly that! Unique from anything currently in the Motiv line. The Pride fits right into the medium oil/smooth position of the ball guide. I can see this ball being used on a lot of various oil patterns.
I would recommend this to a friend
Let’s see where do I start when talking about this ball. The Pride has been nothing but money for me over these last two months of bowling. Multiple 300s, and two top 10 PBA finishes all because of this ball. This is a true benchmark, I have been using this ball on long oil patterns, short oil patterns, oily lanes, dry lanes. The way it blends the lanes is very impressive. I can see this ball staying on the chart for a very long time. A must have!! Motiv Staffer Jacobi Brinkley.
I would recommend this to a friend
Flattens out easily for spares or a smooth hook that seems to find the pocket. I dropped my spared ball out of the bag because this ball will flatten out on a straight forward push so well. Currently going with 2 ball bag for league, Pride & Fatal Venom, they pair nicely for me.
I would recommend this to a friend
Hand: Right-Handed
Ball Weight: 15 lbs.
Rev Rate: 500 RPM
Ball Speed: 18 Mph
Tilt: 10
Rotation: 45
PAP: 5.125” over and .125” up
Layout: 40 x 5 3/8 x 20 (Dual Angle)
This ball with this layout for me gets down lane while reading the mids and still giving me a ton of energy while entering the pin deck. I typically have issues with Asyms reading the lanes to early and not having any energy down the lane. That is not the case with this ball. The Pride is very smooth and very predictable. The Pride is a stronger benchmark piece that allows you to play all parts of the lane.
I would recommend this to a friend
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