Item Number: MTVBTKPPL

Purple Tank

(RETIRED 5/23/2022)
4.9Read Reviews

One of the longest running MOTIV® product lines, the Tanks are the premiere bowling balls for control on the harshest conditions. The latest addition to this legendary line is the Purple Tank™.  

The Tank™ series changed forever with the introduction of Microcell Polymer technology. While Microcell Polymer (MCP) is now recognized as the solution for the ball motion gap between reactive resin and urethane, MCP does not replace urethane completely. With that in mind, MOTIV® has been in pursuit of a truly special urethane cover stock that provides adequate traction on modern lane surfaces conditioned with the high volume, high viscosity oil patterns competitive bowlers see so regularly.  

Now, MOTIV® is unveiling the brand new Purple Solid Urethane cover stock. It builds on the technology of Microcell Polymer, but it eliminates the oil absorption that causes MCP covers to shape down lane. This new cover allows the Purple Tank™ to display incredible control along with the aggressive traction seen from previous MCP balls like the Tank™ Blitz. It is ready to dominate when true urethane is needed in battle.

To boost the control factor, the Flux™ core is employed on the Purple Tank™ to lower the track flare potential. Previously used in the Desert Tank™, the Flux™ core is the proven solution for wet/dry conditions when the bowler needs to use shallow angles.

When to Use

Urethane bowling balls are now a staple for use on difficult oil patterns, short oil sport conditions, and for rev dominant bowlers seeking control when resin is just too much. The Purple Tank™ is prepared for battle on all these conditions because it displays outstanding traction in the mid-lane with the control down-lane that only urethane can provide.

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Specifications

Length40
Backend47
Hook31
Flare Potential2"+
Weight BlockFlux™ Symmetric
Cover StockPurple Solid Urethane
Finish1000 Grit LSS
Weight Range14, 15, 16
  • 16

    Radius of Gyration 2.57Max Differential .013
  • 15

    Radius of Gyration 2.57Max Differential .015
  • 14

    Radius of Gyration 2.57Max Differential .018

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  1. 03/10/2021
    Product Purple Tank
    From Greenville, SC
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    Purple Tank

    The BEST PURPLE URETHANE! The layout I used on the Purple Tank is 60x4x20. The Purple Tank is special, because unlike most urethanes, this one can shape the lane. I have had plenty of success with urethane balls over the past few years and have drilled plenty of them. The most common problem with urethane when you are throwing it is lane shine. A lot of modern urethane balls lane shine fast, however this one does seem to keep its finish a lot better than most. A Tank Blitz and a Purple Tank are perfect for fresh oil patterns. Being a lefty, you can bet I will have a bag mixed with red and purple!

  2. 03/08/2021
    Product Purple Tank
    From Bethlehem, PA
    About Me Motiv Staff Member
    Rating 4.0
    Shots Fired!!

    The Purple Tank is going to be that missing piece in your bag when previous released urethane balls don’t make the cut or when other urethane pieces are leaving you with flat 7 / 10 pins. The Purple Tank has no issues clearing burnt out heads yet still looks for any friction down lane and hits harder than some reactive pieces I own.

    The most impressive characteristic about the Purple Tank is its hitting power and continuation through the pin deck for a “urethane “ ball. I will definitely be adding a few more or these to my arsenal with different drilling angles to help make my game “relevant” on some of today’s shorter patterns.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 03/08/2021
    Product Purple Tank
    From Wichita falls
    About Me Hopeful first one eyed pba pro!
    Rating 5.0
    Game changer for your “we only do leagues and open bowling” house shot

    First night I pulled it out, it was like the first date, awkward, everyone staring at you being with someone out of your league and if you’re anything like me, it didn’t last long. Was uncomfortable playing so straight at first and was not getting a good release. luckily it’s legal to just put her in a bag until the second date. That’s when the magic happens. I had a night of practice with it coming in to the second date and oh were we the talk of the town. It digs the entire way and never stops. She’s definitely beefy but like wagyu beefy not pbr black angus bull beefy. Nice and smooth from first taste to 10 pins down. Even in late Saturday night after countless slips, house balls etc, give her a little loft and it’s back to buisiness. ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 03/06/2021
    Product Purple Tank
    From St. Paul, MN
    About Me Motiv and Turbo Staff
    Rating 5.0
    Motiv Purple Tank

    The brand new Purple Tank is Motiv's newest true urethane ball since the Tank Rampage. This ball allows the player to stay close to the friction without over reaction. For me, I can stay right and close to the edge, knowing that it will hook when I throw out there. Compared to the Covert Tank and Tank Blitz, the purple will be the smoothest because of the urethane coverstock. It has the potential to let the player move left and swing the lane when the condition is a little dryer. This is the perfect ball, if you're looking for a ball for a short pattern as well as a dryer house shot. Let me know in the comments what your favorite balls is in the Tank series!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 03/01/2021
    Product Purple Tank
    From Phillipsburg, NJ
    About Me Motiv Regional Staff, BowlerX Staff
    Rating 5.0
    The PURPLE pin eater

    I’ll just start out by saying I’ve never been a big user of anything urethane in the past but this new Purple Tank is something special. This new "purple pin eater" has completely changed my opinion. I did make a slight surface adjustment bringing it up to 3000 from 1000, I bowl in quite a few clubs so I did that with the purpose of getting it through the fronts a bit more. It gives you such a great smooth and controllable look on those tricky low volume patterns, burnt lanes and shorter patterns. Motiv has done such a great job with this, it’s a ball that’s rarely going to be leaving my tote when I have to hit the lanes. Motiv continues to be the best company in the bowling industry with the addition of the purple tank.

    #GetMOTIVATED
    #MOTIVBOWLING
    #TeamX

    I would recommend this to a friend

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