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Trident Abyss

10/03/2018 (Retired 1/8/2020)
4.9Read Reviews

Prepare to conquer the deep with the Trident Abyss.  Merging the Turbulent asymmetric core and a modified Coercion cover, this is the strongest ball ever made by MOTIV® and it is built to dominate in a flood of oil.  Beneath the surface of the Trident Abyss is the Turbulent weight block.  It provides a lower RG, high differential, and strong asymmetry. This combination creates maximum track flare to make the turn in deep oil.  The Coercion HV3 (High Volume 3rd Generation) reactive cover on the Trident Abyss has been modified to dig even harder in heavy oil.  The 2-tone gray solid shell is tuned with a 2000 Grit LSS finish to provide maximum traction. The Trident Abyss is an obvious fit for speed dominant and low rev bowlers looking for more hook.  Competitive bowlers will want to use it to cap off their MOTIV® arsenal with a very strong piece that provides control on heavy oil patterns. 

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Specifications

Length40
Backend80
Hook80
Flare Potential7"+
Weight BlockTurbulent™
Cover StockCoercion™ HV3 Reactive
Finish2000 Grit LSS
Weight Range14, 15, 16

  • 16

    Radius of Gyration 2.49Max Differential .051Int. Differential .016

  • 15

    Radius of Gyration 2.49Max Differential .054Int. Differential .017

  • 14

    Radius of Gyration 2.51Max Differential .054Int. Differential .017

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Reviews 4.9 (Based on 84 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 10/02/2019
    Product Trident Abyss
    From Bergen
    Rating 5.0
    Trident Abyss

    This ball is amazing. It's strong but not too strong so I can use it on most patterns I have tried it on.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 10/02/2019
    Product Trident Abyss
    From Dover, DE
    Rating 5.0
    Excellent

    This is my go to ball when lanes are oily very good reactions on lanes

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 10/02/2019
    Product Trident Abyss
    From Red Lion, PA
    Rating 5.0
    Good ball

    Smooth motion with good back end action

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 10/02/2019
    Product Trident Abyss
    From Des Moines, IA
    Rating 5.0
    Trident Abyss

    Love this ball and the entire Trident line. I was a Brunswick guy in high school so the transition to Motiv was an easy one for me. Like the continuation and finish that I get from this ball. Great carry/pin action as well!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 10/02/2019
    Product Trident Abyss
    From Reno, NV
    About Me Proud bowler of 9 years and have been using strictly Motiv for 5 years now ever since getting an Ascent Pearl in a contest.
    Rating 5.0
    Trident Abyss Leaves an abyss in the pit

    Let me first be honest, the main reason why this ball grabbed my attention was because it had the same colors as my favorite football team Detroit Lions. Then I started to do my research and it seemed like it was as popular of a ball for people. Then I watched a video of people demoing the ball, and I instantly fell in love with its ball motion. I am a low rev bowler who plays straight up the 5 board. This ball has significantly bumped my average from 190s to 200s in the matter of months. This is the first ball out of my bag and usually lasts me 2 to 3 games with little to no major adjustments. It works great on sports shots and it works great on dry house conditions. Definitely needs more love because it is a solid ball to have.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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