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Purple Tank

Item Number: MTVBTKPPL

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(RETIRED 5/23/2022)

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

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

  • 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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Reviews 4.9 (Based on 52 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 07/10/2022
    Product Purple Tank
    From Mesa, AZ
    About Me 200+ Average Bowl Multiple Leagues
    Rating 5.0
    Urethane with Versatility

    The Purple Tank is my first urethane ball and really has become a great first experience. I knew urethane could tend to be a more situational type of ball but the Purple Tank has impressed me with its versatility. As a strike ball it provides a predictable but STRONG motion downlane, especially on shorter patterns. If I'm completely lost, I know I can pull out this ball and put it somewhere close to the pocket reliably. For me personally it has also worked extremely well for shooting 10 pins or picking up spares left on the right side of the lane. I know where this ball will move and can easily straighten out my angles. It gives me a spare ball and a reliable strike ball all in one urethane package. The name doesn't lie either, when this thing hits the pocket it hits like a TANK. Pick one up if you're curious about urethane! This ball won't let ya down.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 06/08/2022
    Product Purple Tank
    From Dixon, Illinois
    About Me 15 year old bowler, has been bowling for 8 months, 2 handed, 170 avg.
    Rating 5.0
    Awesome ball.

    This ball is legendary. I got it for urethane use, but then realized I hadn’t had a spare ball. Since I'm a two hander, I had the ball put to 5500 grit with a polish and it works so well. Awesome ball and AMAZING spare ball. 10/10

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 05/15/2022
    Product Purple Tank
    From Cary, NC
    Rating 4.0
    Purple Tank

    Never had a ton of success with urethane but this ball is the exception to that rule. Allows me to keep everything in front of me and still hits hard

  4. 05/11/2022
    Product Purple Tank
    From Brownsburg Indiana
    About Me Just a simple man who loves to bowl
    Rating 5.0
    Great ball

    My first urethane. I have it drilled straight up for late game/dry conditions. Will carry like a tank thru the pins. Stacked 6 strikes together for the first time with this ball. I will get another to drill strong.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 05/08/2022
    Product Purple Tank
    From Phoenix,AZ
    About Me Lefty bowler, multiple leagues at different centers and tournament bowler.
    Rating 5.0
    Another sport shot must have

    I had never thrown urethane before. I knew that it hooked early and was very controlled on the back end. This ball is a must on short, flat oil patterns. It gives you plenty of early hook with a controlled motion all the way through. With the short/flat heavy oil patterns you need plenty of traction and control and the Purple Tank is exactly that. I'll take the Purple Tank over the other purple urethane ball any day.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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