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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

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    Radius of Gyration 2.57Max Differential .013

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    Radius of Gyration 2.57Max Differential .015

  • 14

    Radius of Gyration 2.57Max Differential .018

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Reviews 4.9 (Based on 53 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 03/01/2021
    Product Purple Tank
    From Bismarck, ND
    About Me Motiv Regional Staff Member
    Rating 5.0
    #ShotsFired

    It's only fitting that the new urethane from Motiv is another purple ball. This one will be around for a while as well I think as it is a nice compliment to the Tank Blitz and Desert Tank. The smooth controllable urethane is not usually what I tend to lean on but this one will be in my bag at every tournament as it will be extremely useful on more difficult wet/dry patterns.

    Layout - 50x4-1/4x35
    Revrate - 430-450
    Ball Speed - 17mph
    PAP - 5" over 1/2" up

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 02/28/2021
    Product Purple Tank
    From Covington, PA
    About Me MOTIV Staff
    Rating 5.0
    I am excited to throw Urethane now!

    This ball is absolutely incredible! For me, urethane definitely has a special time and place because my game as a medium rev player rarely has a need for it. Until now.

    This ball offers amazing control of the lane and gives a very nice smooth, STRONG motion to easily go through pins and give you a very predictable and consistent reaction on tricky oil patterns.

    Please see my video for this ball here:
    https://youtu.be/Kw-he_V58dw

    I would definitely add this to your arsenal immediately!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 02/19/2021
    Product Purple Tank
    From Metro-Detroit
    Rating 5.0
    Purple Tank vs. ALL 3 Microcell Tanks

    https://youtu.be/yKuiUH5P2vI

    I would recommend this to a friend

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