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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. 09/27/2019
    Product Trident Abyss
    From Columbiaville, MI
    About Me Retired from Ironworkers local 25
    Rating 5.0
    Older with low revs

    I have the Ghost, Golden Jackal, and the Abyss. They are all great balls for me but the Abyss has been the one that stands out. At 62 and low revs, I love how strong it is with a little surface, and if it dries up, I can throw it harder and it crushes the pocket. This ball will help you bowlers that are coming up just short. It has a nose for the pocket and hits like a tank.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 09/27/2019
    Product Trident Abyss
    From Estacada, OR
    About Me 210 bowler
    Rating 5.0
    Hydra

    GREAT BALL!
    Hooks more than it states with good recovery. This is my bread and butter ball for almost all house shots or modified sport shot.
    Works well with lane break down. I don't use this ball with heavy oil as it does not kick out the ten pin as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 09/27/2019
    Product Trident Abyss
    From Estacada, OR
    About Me 210 bowler
    Rating 4.0
    Rogue Blade

    I like the fact that it does what is expected as I will use this ball between med-heavy oil. I like it more of a down and in than a big curve. Easy to adjust and work with angle based on oil pattern.
    This year I am using it in my sport league with good success.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 09/27/2019
    Product Trident Abyss
    From Estacada, OR
    About Me 210 bowler
    Rating 5.0
    Trident Abyss

    This ball does what it is designed to do. Strong back end, punches through the heavy oil. Drives with power and good carry. Great Ball

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 09/27/2019
    Product Trident Abyss
    From Tracy, Mn
    About Me Employee Tracy Lanes LLC Tracy,MN
    Rating 5.0
    The Abyss

    Awesome ball! Great for heavy oil or in any lane conditions!

    I would recommend this to a friend

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