| Length | 77 |
|---|---|
| Backend | 88 |
| Hook | 58 |
| Flare Potential | 5"+ |
| Weight Block | Oblivion™ |
|---|---|
| Cover Stock | Infusion™ Reactive |
| Finish | 5000 LSP |
| Weight Range | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 |
The MOTIV Ripcord has been extremely useful to me when I need a medium strength ball to move left with, but I need something stronger than my Venom Shock Pearl. With so many sponge balls on the market these days, they suck the oil off the lanes really quickly and you need to have something to go to in game 2 when the shot breaks down so fast. The ball also is a great go-to right from the start if your bowling center doesn't put out a very heavy oil condition. Also, I shined mine up even more (because I'm super greedy!) and i get even more length and flip with awesome drive in the backend.
Here's my video for the Ripcord to see for yourself:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu_eNN-cc_M
I would recommend this to a friend
Layout:
55 x 5” x 40
On medium conditions, fresh or after the first transition, and want a ball where you can just let it rip? Insert the MOTIV Ripcord here. The introduction of this ball into the current lineup provides the most flipping action within the ball motion chart seen in quite some time. To achieve such a dramatic skid/snap reaction, the proven Oblivion core (2.53RG, .047Diff) has been wrapped in the new Infusion Reactive coverstock (5000 LSP).
Working under such expectations, I laid my Ripcord out with the intention of taking advantage of the core’s power (thank you dual density) while making sure to get a quick response off of the spot; this ball exceeded those expectations. My trial run for this came out in Vegas during the doubles portion of the minors event. On this longer-medium pattern I was initially having difficulties with my strong equipment hooking early and my other step-down pieces being a little slower, so I grabbed this ball to see what it’s backend power could do and, thankfully, it saved me. Getting down the lane cleanly allowed the Ripcord to really take advantage of the friction it could find downlane, which was before the end of the oil as the Infusion coverstock has just enough teeth to bite through the thinner parts of such patterns. The response time at the breakpoint was truly impressive, transitioning to the roll to hook phase dynamically. While not swinging the ball dramatically, I was able to get around fourth arrow and watch this ball tip back into the pocket with enough power to drive all the way through the 8-pin. When I did eventually have to get out of this ball it was because I needed to blend out the backend a little, something the Ripcord did not want to do as it kept its impressively-strong backend performance going.
When I got back from the OCs, I tested the Ripcord on a slightly used house pattern. Once again, I was shown that this is not a straight down-and-in ball, but rather one that loves opening up the lane. The back end on this piece may be the sharpest I have thrown in quite some time which allows for some extreme, and deep, angles to be utilized as a pattern breaks down. I started that particular transition practice laying down 22 and crossing at 16. By the end of my quick three-game set I was already at 32-22 and there was still no quit in this ball; I could have had at least another one to two games before I would have had to transition to a Venom-line ball.
Overall this ball fills its Medium-Oil/Angular Motion spot on the MOTIV chart perfectly. While the Ripcord can be used on fresher medium-volume patterns, its true colors shine when you can start getting left and give it some room to the friction. Whether this is thrown on house or sport conditions, I believe this ball fills a vital spot in anyone’s arsenal.
Trent Overbey
In the Zone Pro Shop
MOTIV Staff
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The Motiv Ripcord features the Oblivion core which was previously in the Paranoia line. I never had a chance to throw any of the Paranoia’s, so I was excited to get a chance to throw this one. It’s wrapped with the Infusion Reactive cover and comes box at 5000 LSP. I drilled mine with the pin above the bridge which is also how I have my Venom Shock Pearl that I used as a comparison.
I warmed up with the VSP on a fresh pair of lanes with a THS on them. When I switched to the Ripcord, I noticed how quickly this ball responded to the friction. I was about 4 and 1 left off my VSP line to find the pocket with the Ripcord. The Ripcord helped give me that little extra recovery I needed on more oil. As the lanes broke down, I tried moving in more and hit the friction earlier and this ball just kept coming back. The Ripcord allowed me to open my angles more, while the VSP allowed me to stay more forward and in the track. The Ripcord and VSP would be a great combo for league, and an excellent option when you need something to really turn the corner.
Adam Yoshii
MOTIV Bowling and VISE Inserts Staff
Just Bowling Pro Shop
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Speed: 19.5
Rev Rate: 398
PAP: 5 1/2 over 7/8 up
Tilt: 4.3
Weight Block: Oblivion
Cover Stock: Infusion Reactive
OOB Finish: 5000 LSP
The MOTIV Ripcord was created to produce angularity and continuation through the pins. Ever notice when the heads dry up and you need to move in to open up your angles? I really like this cover/core combo because I can move in and do just that. The Ripcord is clean through the front part of the lane and rips off the friction on the back part of the lane. I struggle sometimes because my ball speed blows the ball past the break point and this core was created to create the down lane motion I need to help me overcome this struggle. Moving in and allowing the ball to see the front part of the lane and respond to friction gives me a shape I haven't seen before.
I highly recommend!!
James Turner
https://youtu.be/DCRQ3R9hE5U
MOTIV Staff
I would recommend this to a friend
Motiv's newest release, the RipCord, brings back one of my favorite cores, the Oblivion, from the popular Paranoia line. This time the core is wrapped with a new Infuse Reactive Coverstock that really allows this ball to be clean through the front part of the lane. Where you will see the difference is in the response to friction. The RipCord is absolutely faster off the spot than the Paranoia line was. I have mine drilled 55-4.75-30. On my heavier volume house shot that I bowl on, I am able to play around the track and push it out to the dry and watch it bounce off the friction. It really is a fun piece to throw.
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