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Motiv Hydra

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Balls with Same Hook Potential, Lane Conditions and Coverstock as the Motiv Hydra:

Motiv Hydra

The Motiv Hydra bowling ball is designed for high friction house shots and rev heavy bowlers as well as tournament players who need a performance ball for drier lane conditions. The beast of a bowling ball can strike from deep in the lane as well as generate more entry angles. This is all accomplished through the combination of clean and angular Hexion LFP Reactive coverstock and the high RG/low differential Halogen core. This pairing produces easy length with head turning backend motion. The 5000 Grit LSP finish on the Hydra helps it read the lane more effectively and produces better predictability on the backend.

  • Color: Black Pearl with an Orange Pearl/Silver Pearl NeoMark
    All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
  • Core: Halogen
  • Coverstock: Hexion LFP Reactive
  • Finish: 5000 Grit LSP
  • RG: 2.55 (for 15# ball)
  • Differential: .037 (for 15# ball)
  • Recommended Lane Condition: Light Oil
  • A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
  • SKU: TLMTVBHDPP
  • Product ID: 11451
  • Brand: Motiv
  • Category: Bowling Balls
  • Ball Performance: Mid Performance Balls

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How is this on medium oiled lanes

6/30/2018 - By

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It will react differently on medium oiled lanes. It might react sooner on medium oiled lanes.

7/2/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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How is this ball for two handed bowlers with high revs on dry lanes?

7/11/2018 - By

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This ball would be excellent for a two handed bowler on dry lanes!

7/12/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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I like to either play on the outside line either 8 or 11 board and will the motive Hydra work on this line?

7/24/2018 - By

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Yes, of course!

7/25/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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I use the venom Shock pearl now. Pin above fingers and bridge. On medium lanes this ball hooks way to much. Polished it and created a little more length but still hooks way too much. Will the Hydra drilled with same layout give me the length I’m looking for? I’m wanting to play outside of 8 board little swing or straight down up the boards.

7/27/2018 - By

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Yes, it will definitely give you the length that you are looking for!

7/27/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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Would the Motive Hydra differ from a Hy Road Peral if I drill it the same?

7/31/2018 - By

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Yes, it will differ because the lane conditions are different.

8/1/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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Is the Hydra like the blue radical ridiculous?

8/18/2018 - By

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The Radical Ridiculous Pearl will actually be more aggressive than the Hydra.

8/20/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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How does the Hydra compare to the Shadow Ops by 900 Global on light to medium oil lane conditions?

8/25/2018 - By

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They will both be pretty similar on the reaction. The only difference will be the finish on the bowling balls. The Hydra will have more length than the Shadow Ops.

8/27/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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will this be much different than the primal rage ?

9/24/2018 - By

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This ball is going to be more suited for lighter oil conditions. The Primal Rage is better in medium and heavier oil and would be more aggressive than this ball.

9/27/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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I have the Motiv Venom Cobra. Will the Hydra be a good compliment ball?

3/4/2019 - By

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It should be a great compliment.

3/4/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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My Forza SS is great for the first 2 games but too much ball for the 3rd. I’m looking for something reliable when lanes break down

3/10/2019 - By

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This will be a great ball for when the lanes start to break down for this ball best performs on light oil conditions.

3/11/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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Is this ball good for deep hooking action

3/20/2019 - By

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This will have a medium hook for it is a mid performance ball.

3/21/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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would this ball work for a straight bowler

8/31/2019 - By

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This ball is designed to have a medium hook potential on lighter oil conditions. If you throw this ball straight then it will go straight but if you spin the ball any then it will want to hook on the lanes some. You can get a less expensive straight ball if you wanted the ball to just go straight. Look in the spare ball category to get the best price straight ball options.

9/4/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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Is the Hydra good for medium to dry lanes ?

9/17/2019 - By

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The Hydra is rated for light oil but it is versatile enough to work in medium to dry lane conditions.

9/25/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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About 10 miles per hours is a good ball for me

11/10/2019 - By

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This ball is designed to go long on the lanes which would be good if you have a lower ball speed. This would work well for you in lighter oil and possibly some medium oil conditions due to your speed.

11/12/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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I have a Motive Primal Impact now, how does the Hydra compare?

12/23/2019 - By

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If you have the Primal Impulse then it would be more suited for medium oil with a strong backend and the Hydra is suited for light oil with a strong backend.

12/24/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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How long does this deal go for cause I want it but our bowling alleys aren’t open

5/29/2020 - By

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At the time this question was asked it was for a sale that ended on Monday night at midnight ( June 1st, 2020 ) but we have sales Wednesday-Thursday and then Friday - Monday every week so check back if you wanted to see our other sales.

6/1/2020 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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Can I order a ball with around 3 oz top weight?

10/22/2020 - By

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Yes, you may enter the top weight you want by clicking just below the weight selection box where it says "Click to request pin/top weight".

10/26/2020 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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How much for the ball with no holes and shipping?

1/15/2021 - By

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There are several factors that could come into play for your final total actually. We would need to know your shipping address to confirm the final total. Some states have taxes so we would have to confirm this. Also, this ball could have different sales going at different times so the price could change from day to day so it depends on when you come to place your order. You may also call in to get a quote at 1-800-441-2695.

1/19/2021 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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My buddy(68 yrs) needs new ball. Ball speed slow aNd low revs.

1/19/2021 - By

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The Hydra is designed to read later on the lanes so it would be a good option for someone with a slower ball speed. It is rated for lighter oil so if you bowl in mostly lighter oil this could be a decent option. If you see medium or heavier oil then you may need to bump up to something a little stronger that can work in those conditions.

1/22/2021 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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