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Tank Yellowjacket

7/12/2023
$204.99
4.9Read Reviews

Introducing the Tank Yellowjacket, the ultimate choice for dominating challenging environments. The Tank line is already known for its exceptional control, but the Yellowjacket Tour Edition takes it to the next level with a microcell polymer (MCP) coverstock featuring MOTIV’s new Duramax™ additive.  This innovative technology gives you a strong MCP shape while being adaptive to finish adjustments.

Featuring Frixion™ Mark 5 Solid MCP coverstock, the Tank Yellowjacket is set apart because it utilizes new Duramax™ technology.  This technology allows the ball to resist lane-shine and hold the finish profile longer.  This is especially important on aggressively sanded bowling balls like this one boasting a 1000 Grit LSS finish.  Yet, unlike other balls in this performance class, the Tank Yellowjacket is also easily tunable for high friction environments that require a higher finish with more energy retention.  Amazingly, Duramax™ technology allows the Tank Yellowjacket to hold traction, even at a higher finish.

To achieve the desired ball motion for the Tank Yellowjacket, we've carefully selected the Flux core - the ultra-high RG and low differential core that minimizes down-lane motion.  This feature empowers you to use cover texture to determine when the ball reads the lane so adjustments can be made accordingly.  

Our team at MOTIV has worked tirelessly to engineer a versatile microcell polymer shape with a cover that can be adjusted faster and easier to suit any environment.  Whether you're bowling on extreme wet/dry or another challenging condition, the Tank Yellowjacket will give you the control you need to excel on the lanes.

WHEN TO USE:

  • Speed Dominant - For a speed dominant bowler, MCP ball motion is seldom necessary. However, the Duramax Anti-Lane Shine additive in the Yellowjacket does make this ball useful to speed dominant bowlers in the absolute highest friction environments they could ever encounter.  Otherwise, speed dominant players will be best served to use the Tank Yellowjacket in higher friction environments when looking to play straight and control wet/dry conditions.
  • Balanced - Bowlers with complementary speed and rev rate can use the Tank Yellowjacket when other balanced bowlers use urethane.  However, due to the easily adjusted coverstock, balanced bowlers may also use the Yellowjacket when the lanes are very dry and difficult to control. 
  • Rev Dominant - Crankers will find many uses for the Tank Yellowjacket as it can control wet-dry on many volumes of oil due to their speed to rev rate ratio.  These bowlers will enjoy using the latest Tank on sport patterns and anything where an ultra smooth ball motion is critical.  Additionally, rev dominant bowlers who are typically unable to use urethane due to how early it reads will be able to shine the Yellowjacket cover to use it when balanced bowlers are using the urethane.

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Specifications

Length33
Backend33
Hook41
Flare Potential2"+
Weight BlockFlux™ Symmetric
Cover StockFrixion M5 Microcell Polymer
Finish1000 Grit LSS
Weight Range12, 13, 14, 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

  • 13

    Radius of Gyration 2.58Max Differential .020

  • 12

    Radius of Gyration 2.65Max Differential .012

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Reviews 4.9 (Based on 35 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 09/07/2023
    Product Tank Yellowjacket
    From Lavington, NSW
    About Me 40 year bowler and coach
    Rating 5.0
    Yellow jacket

    Out of all of the Motiv balls that I use this has now become my #1 go to ball. It has added at least 40 pins to my score on any condition

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 09/07/2023
    Product Tank Yellowjacket
    From Ocala FL
    About Me Bowling is my go to hobby for competition and exercise. (I have a workout routine that'll make you sweat!) Barring injuries and arthritis flare ups, I can be quite deadly on the lanes!
    Rating 5.0
    Motiv Venom Shock

    What can i say? I bought this ball before all the hype and winning recently started with this ball. It had been out 9 years when I purchased this ball new online. I figured it was a great ball when I saw a friend of mine throw it and I was immediately impressed by the way the ball revved up for him.
    I have since had a lot of success with the Venom Shock (including a 300 in tournament) and it is a great ball for a variety of conditions. I can make it have a sharper backend with a release technique or can play it tight using a speed release I have.
    I can add surface (I like this ball with surface) and when it starts to lane shine the ball awakens even more. If this was the only ball I could use I definitely could make it work on just about any condition and pattern.
    I chose the 16lb Venom Shock and use a Pin Down about 3/4 inch from my ring finger.
    what a ball

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 09/07/2023
    Product Tank Yellowjacket
    From Waterford, MI
    About Me Avid bowler
    Rating 5.0
    Yellowjacket amazing

    This ball has a very interesting color and gets dirty fast but as long as you take care of it, it will take care of you. It will hook the minute it touches the lane but put some surface on it 1500-3000k and you will have one of the most smooth and controllable balls on the market. Highly recommend for people who can speed the ball up or are higher revs on light oil situations.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 09/07/2023
    Product Tank Yellowjacket
    From Kannapolis, NC
    About Me I have fallen in love with bowling
    Rating 5.0
    Only a year

    Motiv balls is the only balls I bowl with. I need this Yellowjacket in my arsenal. I have the orange Revolt, Venom Shock, Blue Coral Venom, Black Venom, Fatal Venom, orange Sniper and just got Top Thrill Purple/Red pearl. Motiv is the way to go.....Storm who??? Lol!!!

  5. 09/07/2023
    Product Tank Yellowjacket
    From Lokeren
    About Me Bowling is my hobby and passion. I just cant without it. And with friends and in team
    Rating 5.0
    Wow! This ball is so beautifull and remarkable!

    Nice ball and not only by the colour , this ball will sting all 10 pins like a yellowjacket wasp. Deadly for the pins! ?
    I would love to show off with this fancy ferocious ball.
    Also i like a challenge with a new ball to adapt with like taming a beast! Lets gooo!

    I would recommend this to a friend

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