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Motiv Alpha Jackal
Be an Alpha on the lanes with Motiv's high performance Alpha Jackal bowling ball. This ball exceeds expectations by producing more hook but with control and crushing continuation. This ball is an updated version of what it's predecessors offered. This ball has a stronger solid reactive coverstock in the Coercion HV3 than any other Jackal to date. The core in the Alpha Jackal is the Predator V2 asymmetric weight block which maximizes revs as well as track flare through the low RG and high differential. This ball matches up well with bowlers that want traction on heavily oiled lanes or longer oil patterns.
- Color: Purple/Blue
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown - Coverstock: Coercion HV3 Solid Reactive
- Core: Predator V2
- Finish: 2000 Grit Laser Scan Sanded
- Reaction: Strong hook with control and devestating continuation
- RG: 2.47**
- Differential: 0.054**
- ** RG and Diff are based off of 15 lb. balls
- Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- SKU: TLMTVBJKALP
- Product ID: 12453
- Brand: Motiv
- Category: Bowling Balls
- Ball Performance: High-Performance Balls
Customer Reviews | 12 Customer Questions
By Stephen Mohn from Auburn,GA
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Love the alpha!
The Alpha Jackal,
So as everyone knows by now this is the most recent release in the famous jackal series from Motiv. Normally I do my reviews very shortly after receiving the ball and this time around I wanted to get a bunch of games on the ball so I could be a little more in-depth with what I'm seeing from the motion of the ball and my likes dislikes. So let's start off with my layout. I did my favorite Asym pin-up layout which is a 60*5*30 THis normally gives me good length and still has lots of power down lane.
Using that layout I left the jackal at its box finish which is about a 2k abralon finish. This ball got down the lane much easier than I thought it would be that it has such a strong cover. Shape wise downlane is tougher to explain it's not as long and snappy as the ghost and not nearly as early as a jackal rising. So I've put I dunno about 60 games on this ball so far and man its been pretty solid for me so far. It lets me open the lanes on higher volume house shots and lets me get in the middle of the lane when I move left on dryer lanes.
As I've owned it the ball has got well kinda dirty. That has been easily resolved. Anytime the ball gets some lane shine on it I just hit it with a fresh 2k pad and its back to normal!
All and all this is what you would expect from a High-performance piece of equipment. It loves the heavier volumes and has plenty to offer downlane for such a big hooking ball!
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Specs PAP 4 over 1/2 Up
Tilt 20 degree
Axis Rotation 50
Stephen Mohn
Motiv Staffer
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By Drew from South Carolina
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Alpha Jackal
The layout I used on the Alpha Jackal is 50x5x30. I was amazed with how this ball rolled for me. I typically cannot throw many asymmetric cores on house shots due to them using up all their energy in the front part of the lane. For how much the Alpha sees the fronts, it does not quit down lane. This ball is very continuous and will work well on fresh house shots and heavy oil patterns. The Alpha Jackal will be traveling with me for a while as my strongest ball in my bag.
Drew Crain
Motiv Staff
By Glitch from IN
Pros:
Attractive, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
If you wanna win this is definitely the ball for you!
Once its drilled to your liking your ready to go.
Customer Questions & Answers | Reviews
Question:
How would compare the alpha jackal to the trident abyss
12/8/2019 - By SlumpHave an answer to this question?
Question:
To get maximum hook out of this ball where do I want the pin for drilling ??
12/24/2019 - By MaxxHave an answer to this question? https://b2b.motivbowling.com/userfiles/filemanager/609/" />
Answer:
Here are the different drilling layouts for an asymmetric drilling for this ball. You may need to check with your local driller to see what pin to request so you may get the layout you would like the most. https://b2b.motivbowling.com/userfiles/filemanager/609/
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Question:
How does this ball compare to the Jackal Rising?
12/27/2019 - By FRFHave an answer to this question?
Answer:
This ball has a stronger solid reactive coverstock in the Coercion HV3 than any other Jackal to date so it would be a little stronger than the Jackal Rising.
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Question:
How would the Alpha Jackal compare to the Jackal Rising?
1/1/2020 - By frf4116Have an answer to this question?
Answer:
This ball has a stronger solid reactive coverstock in the Coercion HV3 than any other Jackal to date so it would be a little stronger than the Jackal Rising.
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Question:
How would this ball function on a THS condition ?
1/6/2020 - By JamarHave an answer to this question?
Answer:
This ball is designed to work in heavy oil only. You may be able to use this ball some at the beginning of the night but you may quickly have to transition to another ball to use because it could get too strong as the lane conditions start to dry and get more medium oil.
1/10/2020 - By Bowling.Com Staff0 of 0 customers found this answer helpful. Did you find this answer helpful? Yes | No Thanks for your feedback!
Question:
How well does ball do on dryer lanes
1/9/2020 - By ESPHave an answer to this question?
Answer:
This would not be a good ball to use in drier conditions. It is designed to work in heavier oil conditions only. This would react too early and too strong on drier lanes.
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Question:
How does this ball compare the storm physics
1/10/2020 - By KkkkHave an answer to this question?
Answer:
These are going to be pretty close but the Motiv Alpha Jackal is going to have just a little stronger hook potential. The duller finish and solid cover of the Alpha Jackal will give it an edge to start hooking just a little earlier on the lanes and this makes it strictly for heavier oil while the Storm Physix may be a little more versatile to go down into some medium oil conditions.
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Question:
Would this be a good compliment to the Columbia 300 cahos?
1/12/2020 - By JohnHave an answer to this question?
Answer:
This would be a good step up from the Chaos in terms of hook potential so if you feel like you needed something a little stronger on certain conditions then you could start the night with the Alpha Jackal and then change to the Chaos when the lanes start to break down a little.
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Question:
I’ve heard other Jackals are illegal in tourneys. Is this one illegal as well?
1/18/2020 - By BrettHave an answer to this question?
Answer:
When the Jackal first came out there was an issue and Motiv replaced those Jackals for the customers that had purchased them. Since then, all new Motiv Jackals are made within the legal requirements and have had no issues for tournaments or league play.
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Question:
any difference between the alpha and ufo ? thanks
10/20/2020 - By army dadHave an answer to this question?
Answer:
They are going to be very comparable and you may not be able to see the differences. The weight block on the Alpha reads a little earlier but all the other features are almost identical.
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