| Length | 68 |
|---|---|
| Backend | 82 |
| Hook | 70 |
| Flare Potential | 5"+ |
| Weight Block | Impulse™ V2 Symmetric |
|---|---|
| Cover Stock | Turmoil™ MFS Solid Reactive |
| Finish | 4000 Grit LSS |
| Weight Range | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 |
As I wrote in my heading, I’ve had the Primal since it was first released and it has been very reliable in different oil patterns. The only concern I have is the cover which has many gouges but I’m still able to control the break to the pocket.
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I would recommend this to a friend
The Primal Shock is easily the best ball in my arsenal. She reads early and produces a beautiful shape on your typical house shot. She's versatile and can play anywhere on the lane really. Don't be surprised if she's the only ball you need for a standard 3-game set.
I found after testing multiple surfaces, that 2000 is money for me. I knew early on I would have to have at least a couple of these and now do. Together they've proven to be an excellent 1-2 punch.
This is one ball I think anyone can buy without a 2nd thought or regret.....It's just that good.
It's like the Venom Shock on steroids, and I'll be surprised if any ball will ever be able to bump this one out of the bag.
I would recommend this to a friend
This was my first Motiv piece. It will not be my last. The Primal Shock is both clean and strong. And once it starts making its move, it just doesn't stop. I touched it with a 2000 pad today and can't wait to see what that little extra bite does. This ball checks all my marks.
I would recommend this to a friend
The Primal is earlier than I thought it would be and perfect for a stroker like me, lower revs and a good amount of speed. The Venom Shock was too long and wild on the backend for me, but the Primal is benchmark for me.
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Core: Impulse V2
Type: Symmetrical
Coverstock: Turmoil MFS Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 4000 Grit LSS
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CWWISN2zDA
Layout: 65 x 4½ x 30
Strengths
Primal Shock will provide you with more shape down lane to that of original Venom Shock and Pride.
Primal Shock has an early ball motion up front than Ripcord Launch, Pride Empire and Sky Raptor.
The solid coverstock finished at 4000 grit LSS allowed the Primal Shock to start hooking sooner than the Venom Shock as well as polished balls in the Motiv line, such as the Ripcord Launch, Pride Empire, and Sky Raptor.
Weaknesses
I was not successful using Primal Shock on heavier patterns at 4000 as the reaction was too clean for my liking, there was not enough traction in the cover. If you choose to use Primal Shock on heavier patterns I was suggest straighten angles or taking the cover down, I simply chose to a bigger cover.
Overall Summary
The moment I threw Primal Shock for the 1st time I went into shock immediately loving what I saw, the Turmoil MFS Solid coverstock from the Venom Shock and the Impulse V2 core from the Primal Rage make it versatile and user friendly a variety of styles. At times I would want more overall hook from Venom Shock as well as more control, Primal Shock does as advertised.
Give some thought into going into Shock.
Your game will thank you for it.
K.C. White II
Motiv Staff
I would recommend this to a friend
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