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1. 04/15/2019

   Product Venom Recoil

   By Stephen Mohn

   From Buford,GA

   About Me Motiv Staffer

   Rating 5.0
   Great compliment to a legend

   Drilled my venom recoil exactly like my shock 40x4 3/4 x40.
   So this ball was exactly what you're looking for if you need something earlier than your shock. It reads the front of the lanes a few
   feet earlier than the shock and still covers the same amount of boards as the shock. Just like the shock has always been a lot of bang for your buck, this recoil is as well. Follow me on Facebook and watch the new release go down the lane each week.
   
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   I would recommend this to a friend

2. 03/29/2019

   Product Venom Recoil

   By Phillip Van Horm

   From Wichita, Kansas

   About Me Head Coach of the Valley Center High School Bowling Team (The Rollin' Swarm)

   Rating 5.0
   Wicked Awesome!

   Okay, kids: Lesson number 1: When you throw a good shot, it's ALL coaching------and when you throw a bad shot, BLAME THE BALL! Sorry folks, you can't use that line any more (except the good coaching part!)
   
   The engineers at Motiv reached bowling's precipice with this pin disintegrating serpent! After getting my pre-order on, I endured two months of arduous torture watching E.J. and Dick THB leave this player on the bench in favor of the Recoil's Senior: The Shock. PUT ME IN, COACH! And then a sound sweeter than the cries of my newborn daughter: A call from my local pro shop.
   
   One pin-centered-under-the bridge drilling and some playing-partner trash talk later, I ventured out on the lanes, and played alright--if "alright" is a synonym for "Eight consecutive strikes and a new personal record." Out of the box. Game 1. 259. GAME 1. Juego UNO!
   
   More gratifying than the fact that I'll enter next season with an infinitesimal hope of beating some of my varsity players, is the solidarity of knowing that this ball is truly one of the best teaching/learning tools in the game. The juxtaposing orange and black color scheme makes it easy for a bowler to track their rotation and learn from mistakes.
   
   I hope the other 6 balls in my arsenal opened a Roth IRA because this ball may just send them all into retirement!
   
   

   I would recommend this to a friend

3. 03/27/2019

   Product Venom Recoil

   By Cooper Brennan

   From Jacksonville FL

   About Me Age 16, Motiv Thrower, Youth bowler

   Rating 5.0
   Motiv Venom Recoil = AMAZING!!

   I just got this ball on the 25th, and threw it for the first time today, and all I can say is WOW!! This ball offers so much continuation and has MASSIVE power in the backend. The first words that came out of my mouth after I threw it were “Holy crap!” It’s impressive when you see how much power and energy it stores and unleashes on the pins!! Thank you Motiv, I love your products so much!!!

   I would recommend this to a friend

4. 03/27/2019

   Product Venom Recoil

   By Jeff Piroozshad

   From Coral Springs, FL

   About Me PBA Regional Champion, Former College PotY & National Sport Bowling High Average Champion

   Rating 5.0
   MOTIV Venom Recoil is the ultimate value for the price!

   The Venom Series has been in MOTIV's line for a while now, and for good reason. Bowlers like power and they like consistency, but most importantly they want a ball that's dependable. They want to know that you can pull out a ball whenever lanes get tricky or you just can't figure them out and find a way to strike. The Venom series has been extremely successful in giving bowlers all of these things, and for a very affordable price.
   
   The one thing, however, that we've never been able to get from the Venom series is an Asymmetric ball. All of the Venoms throughout the years have been Symmetric balls.
   
   Until now.
   
   The Venom Recoil takes the great Venom core and tweaks it a little to make it into an Asymmetric ball. This means that you get all the benefits of a high-end Asymmetric ball - it reads the pattern earlier and makes a more defined move to the pocket) but you still get that high-end type reaction in a midline ball. The Venom Recoil won't break your budget, and that's definitely a plus!
   
   If you want the value of a ball in the Venom series but just need a bit more hook or a little earlier reaction, or maybe just a littl emore kick to get those pesky 10-pins out, definitely consider this ball!
   
   Here are two videos I made showing this ball and comparisons to other balls in the line:
   5-minute video with detailed commentary, ball comparisons & analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZhLaUySNAo
   2-minute "Teaser" video with comparisons but no commentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WrZWOdXfPw
   
   
   Jeff Piroozshad
   MOTIV Staffer
   South Florida
   

   I would recommend this to a friend

5. 03/25/2019

   Product Venom Recoil

   By Trent Overbey

   From Kansas City, MO

   Rating 5.0
   Venom Strikes Again

   Layout:
   65 x 5 x 30
   
   The battle-proven Venom line has been given an update to combat the new rules governing drillings, and its name is Recoil. MOTIV has modified the Gear core to give even more drilling versatility to it in this upcoming age where weight holes are no longer allowed. What was once symmetrical has now become asymmetric, sporting similar RG and Differential values (2.47RG, .036Diff) but adding an Intermediate Differential of .013. This tweak gives the Recoil added power at the breakpoint, giving an increased entry angle towards the pocket where the original Gear boasts a smoother transition. Pairing the Gear APG with the new Coercion MFS Reactive (4000 LSS) gives the versatility and feel of a Venom Shock while providing a bit more downlane punch for today’s conditions. I laid mine out the same as my trusty Shock (which I drilled five years ago and still throw as often as possible on demanding conditions) to give me a feel for the difference, and I must say that I am stoked for this update. The overall hook and read through the mids is almost identical through the two balls, but the difference shines in the breakpoint. Where the Shock gives me a slower, heavier roll at the breakpoint the Recoil makes a quicker turn, giving it a greater ability to recover from deeper angles. I hit my Recoil with 2000 by hand out of the box expecting to need a little extra surface to get the ball going, and I was wrong. This piece is every bit a strong as the Shock, if not more so. I easily envision myself having matching Recoils and Shocks so that I can attack the lanes and transitions seamlessly between needing pure control and quicker recovery. Versatility is also a key factor in this ball in that I can drill and prep one to attack heavier volumes and another one to go longer and respond better on the burn. The Venom Recoil should be a staple of any arsenal for the modern rules/game.
   
   Trent Overbey
   In the Zone Pro Shop
   MOTIV Staff
   www.motivbowling.com
   

   I would recommend this to a friend