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Motiv TR2
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Product Features & Description
Motiv TR2
SKU: TLMTVBTR02
Brand: Motiv Bowling


- CORE: Thrust
- COVERSTOCK: MOTIVat-R
- FINISH: 800 Wet Sand
- RG RATING: 16#-2.53, 15#-2.54, 14#-2.57, 13#-2.61, 12#-2.66
- RG DIFFERENTIAL: 16#-.048, 15#-.052, 14#-.048, 13#-.042, 12#-.031
- FLARE POTENTIAL: 5"+ (Medium-High)
- HOOK POTENTIAL: 45 (High)
- LENGTH: 20 (Medium-Low)
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- DESCRIPTION: The MOTIV TR2 carves through deep oil and punishes the pins. It features the Thrust™ inner core, NeoMark™ Graphics, and MOTIVat-R reactive coverstock.
Thrust Inner Core - The MOTIV TR2 provides a strong arcing reaction and stores energy for a punishing finish. The Thrust™ inner core RG is 2.54 with a differential of .052 (15# ball).
MOTIV at-R Reactive Coverstock - The TR2 bowling ball cover has been equipped with MOTIVat-R™ reactive urethane. The deep blue cover is wet sanded at the factory to an 800 finish for incredible traction through heavy oil. Caution: This finish builds up a great deal of friction. If this box finish is used on medium oil the ball could roll out straight on the backend. For medium oil, a 4000 sanded finish is recommended. You may even want to polish it up for a little more length.
NeoMark Urethane Graphics - A vibrant 2-color yellow and white NeoMark graphic, which jumps off the deep blue coverstock.
Reverb Outer Core - The Reverb outer core of the TR2 is a low-density polyester resin with pin piercing hardness and strength. Rather than absorb impact energy, this outer core reverberates energy as it explodes through the pins.
Avg. Customer Rating:4.9 stars
(based on 9 reviews) Reviewers described themselves as: League bowler (2)
  • Pros
    • Attractive (1)
    • Comfortable grip (1)
    • Great weight (1)
  • Best Uses
    • Tournaments (2)
    • Local bowling alley (1)
Already own the Motiv TR2 bowling ball? Write a Review REVIEWED BY 9 CUSTOMERS sort by:
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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
Motiv is my ball choice again and again. By Scott from Jeffersonville, In
Reviewed on: 10/31/2009 Verified Reviewer Pros:Very smooth roll Cons:Cant find one Best Uses:Any lane condition Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I want to say thank you motiv for putting out one of the greatest balls I have ever thrown in my 23 years of bowling. I have finally reached one of my ultimate goals I have waited for, I had my ball drilled thursday night and and used it for the first time friday night, 1st game was a 246, and shot my first 300 the second game. Once agian I want to say thank you and you now have a guranteed life long customer. Great ball guys. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Great Ball! By Matt from Nashville, NC
Reviewed on: 9/25/2009 Unverified Pros:Excellent Hook, Hits Hard Cons:None so far Best Uses:Heavy Oil, Everyday for me Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I average 169 in my bowling league, and my second game with this ball I bowled a 203. I am very excited about this ball. I bowl fast and low revs, but man does this thing hook! Great Ball! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
A Must Have Ball By Pinbasher from Stockton Ca
Reviewed on: 5/19/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Very Forgiving, Crushes Pins, Cool Graphics Cons:none Best Uses:Medium to heavy oil Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I have had this ball about 1 month, If drilled right, this ball is a must have, High series 700, this ball is a strike monster. Clean thru the heads, rev's up on tail end, I have used on several patterns, this ball will move well for a low rev stroker. this is my first ball out of the bag. I have nothing but confidence when I throw this ball. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
I'm still pumped By TK from Saginaw, MI
Reviewed on: 1/26/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:What power Cons:None that can't be fixed Best Uses:Medium to heavy oil Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I got the TR2 last week and had it drilled for a slightly more agreesive shot than I normally use, with more back end and a little more roll. I used it 2 days later in league play. I didn't shoot lights out but dry conditions and learning how the ball reacted, I saw great potential. Used it in another league 3 days later with medium to heavy oil. I shot 728! I found my spot on the lanes and approach and blew the pins away. 27 strikes out of 36 frames! It was incredible! Once I get the hang of making spares with this ball 800 is not out of the question. I am only averaging 178 currently and this ball has given me convidence to go to the next level. If your a stroker looking for a little more consistency in medium to heavy oil this ball is for you! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Heavy oil ball By Tidus from Corpus Christi, TX
Reviewed on: 2/20/2011 Unverified Pros:Comfortable Grip, Great Weight, Attractive Design Best Uses:Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Out of the box using the new drill pattern from ebonite shot 280. This ball needs oil on the lane or it will over hook. Great for someone with low revs. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Great weapon to have By PA FARRELL from Detroit, Michigan
Reviewed on: 3/6/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great in medium to heavy Best Uses:Tournaments, Medium to heavy, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend The ball is consistent. Great on heavy oil with a smooth roll and easy to read with the big M to guide you on the surface. Can change the surface with a little sanding and it still hits hard and consistent. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Drives through like a train By Sam from Coshocton, Ohio.
Reviewed on: 2/22/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Plays any line, Clears the Deck, Very Forgiving Cons:Gotta maintain Speed Best Uses:Any Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Left handed tweener 17-18mph Drilled for Length and Leverage Most forgiving ball I ever shot, as long as you maintain your speed she'll find the pocket every time, Love the Graphics Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Still getting used to it By John B. from Davenport, IA
Reviewed on: 7/26/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Big hook in heavier oil Cons:Hard to control at times Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Got this ball last season and 1st game of the season for league rolled my 1st 300 game!! Did what I bought if for, to hook through heavier oil. On different conditions I couldn't control it like I wanted to. Just need to practice with it more before league. Overall I love the ball. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

pins low and go By bowler 300 from michigan
Reviewed on: 3/22/2010 Unverified Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend got ball drilled to head to Michigan state tournement ball will move a oil just need to keep speed down and same speed every time never left ten pin everything stayed low and blew back Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.