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Sky Raptor

Item Number: MTVBRPSKY

$226.9934 Read Reviews

10/12/2022

The Sky Raptor™ brings the legendary Raptor line soaring back for worldwide release!   Featuring the new Affliction V2 core and new Dynamic Infusion pearl reactive technology, the Sky Raptor is specifically designed to create downlane motion in heavy oil environments.  You can have confidence that the Sky Raptor will clear the front of the lanes with ease and come screeching back with speed to attack the pocket.   

The new Affliction V2 core features a density upgrade, which gives the Sky Raptor higher rev potential and more track flare.  Both performance aspects increase overall hook potential and provide an RG and differential that are tuned in for higher volumes of oil. 

Extensive testing went into the development of the new Dynamic Infusion Pearl Reactive cover stock for the Sky Raptor.  It digs in the oil and creates the angle needed on the backend as heavy oil patterns begin to break down and transition. Utilizing a stronger formulation of the Infusion coverstock system, Dynamic Infusion Pearl Reactive technology packs a larger punch than previous versions.  A 5000 grit LSS finish was used to provide more traction in heavier volumes of oil.  We intentionally left the polish off the Sky Raptor to give it more bite!

When to Use

Speed Dominant - Most pearlized coverstocks provide so much length that they are nearly impossible to use for speed dominant bowlers.  With a huge symmetrical core and the true heavy oil pearl cover, the Sky Raptor is a pearl that speed dominant players can use confidently without the typical fear of a ball that is “too clean.” 

Balanced Bowlers - For balanced bowlers there will be many uses for a ball like the Sky Raptor.  First of all, for players who prefer to see down lane motion, this is a pearl that can be used early in blocks and on higher volumes when pearls are normally difficult to use.  Additionally, this is a strong enough pearl that when the highest rev rate players make their move in to create angle, balanced bowlers can keep up with the moves.  So often, balanced bowlers lose pins on the highest rev rate players just because they can not move in as quickly.  This Sky Raptor allows for aggressive moves and angles. 

Rev Dominant Bowlers - Rev dominant and two handed bowlers often prefer to allow for down lane motion and to use faster responding coverstocks early in competition.  This allows the rev-dominant player to “open up” a pattern earlier and stay ahead of the moves.  The Sky Raptor is the the pearl that lets rev dominant players be aggressive with moves across the lane.  So often, those first moves have to be made using smoother solid reactive balls because of the traction they provide.  Now there is a pearl that can make the shape down lane while still giving that confidence in the middle of the lane.

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Specifications

  • Weight BlockAffliction™ V2 Symmetric
  • Cover StockDynamic Infusion™ Pearl Reactive
  • Finish5000 Grit LSS
  • Weight Range12, 13, 14, 15, 16
  • Length77
  • Backend88
  • Hook72
  • Flare Potential5"+

  • 16

    Radius of Gyration 2.48Max Differential .053

  • 15

    Radius of Gyration 2.48Max Differential .055

  • 14

    Radius of Gyration 2.50Max Differential .053

  • 13

    Radius of Gyration 2.57Max Differential .040

  • 12

    Radius of Gyration 2.64Max Differential .029
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Reviews 4.9 (Based on 34 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 10/10/2022
    Product Sky Raptor
    From Spring Hill, Fl
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    Sky Raptor

    The new Sky Raptor is a great addition to our line. Meant for heavier oil conditions, for me, this ball starts up earlier than most pearls. When playing tighter lines, this ball can be smoother with continuation but will also snap back when playing wider angles.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 10/08/2022
    Product Sky Raptor
    From Phoenix, Arizona
    About Me Motiv Staffer
    Rating 5.0
    Phenomenal Ball!

    This Sky Raptor is fantastic! It allows me to stay right and keep chasing the moves left as the night moves on. Will be able to use this all 3-games in your league night.

    For my tournament bag it is the perfect in between of my Forge Embers and my Venom shock. It fills a crucial part of my tournament bag!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 10/06/2022
    Product Sky Raptor
    From Phillipsburg NJ
    About Me Motiv regional staffer
    Rating 5.0
    Take flight with the Raptor Sky

    Motiv bowling bringing back the iconic Raptor series is a bombshell of a move. Get ready to take flight on the lanes with the Raptor Sky. When I hit the lanes with this new piece, honestly I feel I get a combination of a coral/iron forge reaction, which I absolutely love. It gives me a unique reaction compared to anything else in my arsenal. The biggest trait I love about this ball is its versatility, I just feel so comfortable in what I have with this ball in my hands. It can handle a wide variety of patterns you may encounter, whether it’s a lower volume or higher volume pattern, you can have confidence this new sky will get the job done. As always it packs that Motiv pin deck punch to throw em around, and it’s such a gorgeous looking ball as well. Yet another home run by the best company in bowling. Get out and get yourself a Raptor Sky today.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 09/30/2022
    Product Sky Raptor
    From Muncie, Indiana
    Rating 5.0
    Sky Raptor Review

    The Sky Raptor is the newest ball in our line and fits in the Heavy oil/angular category. An absolutely amazing release from Motiv Bowling.  Bowlers will find this ball stronger in the oil with still having a fast down lane motion. With that combination it gives you the ability to use the Sky Raptor for longer spurts of time. The Sky Raptor is by far the Fastest Heavy oil piece Motiv has produced.
    The Sky Raptor has the new Affliction V2 core. The Affliction V2 core gives a higher hook potential and provides an RG and differential that’s better suited for higher volumes of oil.
    The Sky Raptor has a new Dynamic Infusion pearl reactive technology, the Sky Raptor is designed to create downlane motion in heavy oil. The Sky Raptor clears the fronts easily, with a fast down lane motion.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 09/30/2022
    Product Sky Raptor
    From Chesterfield, MI
    Rating 5.0
    Soaring Above

    The brand new Motiv Sky Raptor is potentially the best heavy oil Pearl ball I’ve ever thrown. As someone who threw the Raptor series when it was originally around, I was super excited for the Sky Raptor. The brand new Dynamic Infusion Pearl cover stock paired with the Affliction V2 core is an outstanding combination for heavier/longer oil patterns. I have noticed that this ball creates enough angle on fresh oil that as soon as more friction develops, you can absolutely open up the lane with this ball and watch is snap back. Make sure to soar above and get a Sky Raptor!

    Motiv Staffer: D.J. Rose

    I would recommend this to a friend

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