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Primal Shock

Item Number: MTVBPRSHK

$219.99111 Read Reviews

2/22/2023

The most sought after crossover in MOTIV® history is here with the introduction of the Primal™ Shock! Combining two of MOTIV®’s greatest releases, the Primal Rage and Venom Shock, the Primal Shock bowling ball takes the best of both balls to create something truly special. Turmoil MFS cover technology from the Venom Shock and the Impulse V2 core from the Primal Rage combine to provide strong mid-lane traction with plenty of angle down lane. Motiv’s Primal Shock dominates medium to heavy oil conditions, offering a vast array of options to attack the lanes. This is a can’t miss combination that bowlers have been asking for since 2013!

Turmoil MFS technology has been a benchmark for MOTIV, providing moderate mid-lane traction with plenty of down lane motion. Featured in the longest running MOTIV ball of all time, the Venom Shock, this cover perfectly balances control and aggression. This is the pinnacle of benchmark ball motion.

The Primal Shock takes the ultimate benchmark ball motion found in the Venom Shock and amps up performance by pairing it with the strong Impulse V2 core found in the Primal Rage. This core creates incredibly strong down-lane motion and marks a significant upgrade in overall core strength from the Gear core found in the Venom Shock. When paired with the Turmoil MFS cover, the result is a medium-heavy and moderately angular monster that is a must have in every bag.

WHEN TO USE:

  • Speed Dominant Bowlers - Many speed dominant bowlers are unable to use balls with differentials as low as the Venom Shock. A more dynamic core allows these bowlers to use the same cover stock, but with a motion that suits them. The Primal Shock will be a moderately angular complement to a speed dominant bowler’s benchmark ball. This will be an outstanding first transition ball for bowlers with excessive speed or lower rev rates.
  • Balanced Bowlers - The Venom Shock is a balanced bowler’s dream. It’s been the benchmark ball for those bowlers for years now and will continue to be. Over the years, many balanced bowlers have said that they’d like a more angular Venom Shock and one that could create more down lane motion. The Primal Shock is that ball.
  • Rev Dominant Bowlers - The highest rev rate and lowest speed bowlers will use the Primal Shock on fresh oil and high volume patterns when they need to create some angle. Before the rev dominant players can get all the way into the angular pearls, a Primal Shock will allow for easy mid-lane read and moderate angle to start opening up their angles on transitioning lanes.

Whether you’re a bowler who’s more interested in speed, rev, or a balance between the two, Motiv Bowling is here to take care of you the next time you head to the lanes. Whether you just want to have a good time or want to dominate the entire bowling alley, Motiv Bowling is here to help!

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Specifications

  • Weight BlockImpulse™ V2 Symmetric
  • Cover StockTurmoil™ MFS Solid Reactive
  • Finish4000 Grit LSS
  • Weight Range12, 13, 14, 15, 16
  • Length68
  • Backend82
  • Hook70
  • Flare Potential5"+

  • 16

    Radius of Gyration 2.54Max Differential .049

  • 15

    Radius of Gyration 2.55Max Differential .050

  • 14

    Radius of Gyration 2.56Max Differential .054

  • 13

    Radius of Gyration 2.60Max Differential .055

  • 12

    Radius of Gyration 2.67Max Differential .040
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Reviews 5.0 (Based on 111 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 03/16/2023
    Product Primal Shock
    From Kansas City, MO
    Rating 5.0
    Rage On!

    Layout
    65 x 5” x 35

    It’s as simple as one plus one equals two. Combining two phenomenal technologies into one ball, MOTIV has created an exceptional medium-heavy oil, staple piece with the Primal Shock. While the Turmoil MFS coverstock provides the traction and predictability from the Venom Shock, the Impulse V2 core from the Primal Rage creates a more dynamic ball motion both in the midlane and at the end of the pattern.

    I laid my Primal Shock out with my standard ‘length’ layout so I could see what this cover/core combination could do. What I have seen so far is a versatile ball that can bite through the oil to find traction in the midlane but still retain energy to make a strong transition off the friction. Typically with equipment of this strength I see one or the other, but the Primal Shock somehow captures both. Starting on the fresh, this ball gives me good forgiveness in the oil because of the traction of the Turmoil coverstock. As the pattern breaks down and launch angles open up, the Impulse V2 core pushes the ball through the earliest friction, storing up enough energy for a pronounced motion at the breakpoint, or provides a strong recovery if I missed my mark outside. In comparison to my Venom Shock of the same layout, I see several more boards of strength at the arrows overall due to the higher differential, dual-density dynamics of the Impulse V2 creating more flare throughout the lane.

    Trent Overbey
    In the Zone Pro Shop
    MOTIV Staff

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 03/15/2023
    Product Primal Shock
    From Crosby, tx
    Rating 4.0
    Primal

    Little earlier than the shock, more controllable. Great ball to add to the bag.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 03/15/2023
    Product Primal Shock
    From Temple, Texas
    About Me Just got back into bowling.
    Rating 5.0
    Primal Shock Outstanding

    I was out of bowling for several years when a friend convinced me to bowl again. I was unfamiliar with Motiv until my friend educated me. I was very impressed by Motiv’s story and products, so I bought a Jackal Ghost. I was very impressed and bought the Venom Shock next, which again I was impressed. I was struggling with my second game in league bowling week after week so I decided to buy the Primal Shock. WOW, this ball is what I needed. I preorder the Primal Shock so I was the first bowler to roll it at league. Several people came up to me during league asking what I was rolling, stating “that ball sounds different when it hits the pins”, “It hits like a Mack truck”, and “ I have never seen that much pin action”. Several other bowlers went to the pro shop that night and ordered the Primal Shock after watching my improvement with the Primal Shock. I was very impressed with this ball and for the next three weeks I did not throw a game under 200 and rolled a 711. I must say I have only rolled it for three weeks but still have not rolled under a 200. My average has increased over 30 pins because of this ball. The Primal Shock will become one of Motiv’s all time best bowling balls. I have never written a review before but the Primal Shock is so outstanding I had to give credit where credit is due. THANK YOU! !

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 03/14/2023
    Product Primal Shock
    From Cedar springs MI
    About Me High School and college coach, tournament bowler
    Rating 5.0
    The Beast is unleashed

    This ball is a great addition to any bag. Absolutely love the motion off the friction. Love how this gets through the front and stores a massive amount of energy for down lane. A extremely nice controllable roll complimented with a strong down lane reaction.

    Been waiting for this core/cover combo for a long time. Super stoked to have this ball in my hand. I've had this ball over a month now and it is definitely in the bag.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 03/09/2023
    Product Primal Shock
    From Swansboro,NC
    Rating 5.0
    Great hitting power

    As an older female bowler who does not have the high revs and ball speed of many younger bowlers, I often have trouble with carry. The Primal Shock has a great reaction on the lane and hits the pocket hard. I have a 165 average, but my first two games with this ball were 200's!! Thanks Motiv!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

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