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Motiv Venom Shock
The Motiv Venon Shock has it all at an affordable price. This ball pairs the Gear weight block with the Turmoil MFS Reactive coverstock from the Covert Revolt to produce a smooth but angular backend motion that continues through the pins. The colors on this ball really pop on the lane and produce shocking results on light to medium oil conditions.
- Color: Purple/Purple Solid with Orange/Green NeoMark™ Graphics
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown - Core: Gear
- Coverstock: Turmoil™ MFS Reactive
- Finish: 4000 Grit Sanded
- RG: 2.48 (15# ball)
- Differential: 0.034 (15# ball)
- Hook Potential: Medium
- Length: Early
- Recommended Lane Condition: Light-Medium Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- SKU: TLMTVBVSPPS
- Product ID: 8272
- Brand: Motiv
- Category: Bowling Balls
- Ball Performance: Mid Performance Balls
Customer Reviews | 34 Customer Questions
By Larry from Indiana
Pros:
Versatile
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
On transition or medium oil lanes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Great ball
I wish I had room in my bag for two
By IX from OH
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
GOAT
Was my first "hook" ball. Now i have 8 Motiv balls. This one is still the GOAT. Always the first out of the bag and most days, i only need this ball (and a spare one). Its my strongest ball. Oddly enough, i find that its stronger than my Jackal Legacy. I like to play up board 10, dont have high revs. This ball is great.
By DEW from Jacksonville
Pros:
Great Back End Good on multi. oil conditions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Best Hybird
Great Back End Good on multi. oil conditions
By JuJu from Princeton, WV
Pros:
Hits hard..leaving fewer splits
Cons:
hard to get use to
Best Uses:
medium
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Great buy
Bought this for myself for my birthday. Ball came damaged however Bowling. Com made it right. Ball was hard to get use to and I had to take my time and learn what it could do. Did not like it at first however after practicing with it I got two low 500 series with it. This past Friday in our Senior League I had a 621 series which is way above my average series. I am a 71 year old female who throws a back up ball. Bought this particular ball because the core is not considered a generic core. I use a 13 lb ball and cores are usually generic.
By DubC from California
Pros:
Great ball for league...House shots
Cons:
Keep your ball speed above 14 mph
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Great option for league...
I was looking for a ball to replace or compliment an old favorite...Brunswick Scorchin' Inferno, but I didn't want a ball as strong as the Scorchin'. Finally decided to pick up a Venom Shock and drill it pin down. First time out, on a Sunday Family day and almost shot 700. 2nd time on fresh oil I noticed that the ball didn't hook up standing 25. Little did I remember that the OOB surface is 4000. I finally remembered and moved right and immediately hit a 5 bagger which would have been 7 bagger if not for a blower 7 and a stone 9. Great medium ball for league that can most likely be adjusted with surface if desired.
By Tiger from Stone Mountain Georgia
Pros:
Continuous through the pins, benchmark ball and more versatile.
Cons:
No cons !!!!
Best Uses:
The house shot, sport shot.
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is a super bowling ball Bad to the Bone
I am 68years old, I am going 2get two more, drill one pin above the bridge the other one above my ring finger, and buying one for another person in my leauge!!!
By Tiger from Stone Mountain Georgia
Pros:
A great Benchmark bowling ball lots of power
Cons:
No cons !!!!
Best Uses:
The house shot, first two games for shure, maybe three, it depends on your bowling style.
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is a super bowling ball Bad to the Bone
I have this ball for two months average 208 today it's like thunder lightning not everybody is wondering what's the name of that ball it's going on it's 8 year in production that's a long time
By Tiger from Stone Mt. Ga.
Pros:
Continuous through the pins, benchmark ball and more versatile.
Cons:
No cons !!!!
Best Uses:
The house shot, first two games for shure, maybe three, it depends on your bowling style.
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
The venom shock is by far the best bowling ball ever, it delivers like it say it does I am going 2 m
Some time down and in is not my friend,so My style is to move to my left almost 90%of my time,you have to bowl your game,find your launch angle and zone .
By Frank from White River Junction, Vermont
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is a great ball in my arsenal.
I use this ball for all 3 games. Right now I am at a 171 average. Ball speed is 16 mph, I am a stroker with a down and in shot.My last 3 weeks using this Venom Shock has seen my avg. climb 9 pins. I think that with this ball I can reclaim my 190 ave.. I am thinking of buying another one just in case something happens to this one. My wife say's she thinks this is my 300 game ball. She could be right.
By rocket ron from cleveland, ohio
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
picked up my second venom shock great investment,
i am a big motiv fan, from perl urethane rebel tank,octane carbon,two venom shocks, and the purple/blue THRILL!! the motiv venom shock is my favorite ball, i am 66 years young two leagues a week and one practice session on fri. morn. right handed 14.5 lb. ball high 14 mph. love the game and motiv toys for some reason the motiv toys just fit my game perfect 190 average keep up the good work motiv, i plan on the new fatal motiv for christmas, that will make happy. thanks again motiv rocket ron.
By KJ from Wichita,KS
Pros:
Nice range to throw and still carry, Smooth, Strong for a weak ball
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Venom shock
This ball is really great for house shot when the lanes are starting to transition but aren't dry enough to go to something more angular like a pearl. This ball in my opinion is the best game 2 ball. It's angular but smooth and reliable. 100% recommend this ball. I drilled mine pin above the ring finger and am excited to continue throwing it time and time again.
By Brady from Anderson Indiana
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Great ball, love it
Love this ball. I hooks later than I expected but overall, I love the ball and would recommend it. 10/10
By Brandon from Dayton, OH
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pleasantly surprised
4 x 4 x 2
Ball is super clean with good movement at the back. Very surprised considered it is a solid. Was able to use the same break point all night, just moving further inside. Will be the first ball out of my bag on house or sport.
By rocket ron from cleveland,ohio
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
i would buy again!
64 years young,right handed low 192 bowler low 15- high 14 mph ball speed, 14 pound venom shock light polish cover two league bowler love the game and motiv toys venom shock first toy out of the bag on fresh house shot good for 1 1/2 2 games rolls great hits like a runaway train really cracks the pins music to my ears LOL makes me feel good and young for a few hours third game bring out motiv octane carbon all bases covered. kicking butt taking names! LOL thanks MOTIV rocket ron
By rocketron from cleveland,ohio
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
great toy yes i would strongly advise purchasing this ball
great ball on fresh house shot, first squad I am 64 years young ball hits like a jack hammer really cracks the pins makes bowling fun again old timers in senior league look on and ask what kind of ball it is , and some of the younger guys in my other mens league look on, I just tell them to get motivated, LOL PS my venom shock is 14.5 lbs. hits like 20 lbs. thanks motiv rocket ron
By Cozz from Greenville, NY
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Fantastic Action and Power
I have been a Hammer-head for most of my life but a friend convinced me to look into MOTIV. I did a lot of research on the line of balls they offered and decided to try the Venom Shock. WOW!!!! I put a 70x40 @ 4" layout on it and this ball has amazing reaction when it gets to the dry. It hits with the perfect angle and with an amazing amount of power. My first game with the ball I threw my lifetime high of a 254. For a guy who does not bowl overly competitively I could not be happier. I think my new league arsenal is going to be MOTIV based. This ball is the perfect benchmark ball for me. I highly recommend this ball to anyone.
By Big Mack from Las Vegas
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Fantastic
I love the fact that I don't need to put a lot of power to This ball if you hit your mark the ball will go down there and hit the pocket every time I Love This ball
By Rand from Alexandria Virginia
Pros:
Smooth hook, Strong backend, Very versatile
Best Uses:
Broken down oil, Light to medium oil
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I would buy 3 copy's of this ball
This is my favorite ball in my arsenal. In my opinion it is the best ball Motiv has every made. It's a great ball with early smooth hook yet a very strong back end. This ball is very good too use once the fronts has broken down or on light to medium oil. It is very versatile you can play from a lot of different angles from the far left or far right or right down the middle.
By Shmay from Cinnaminson, NJ
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
great ball
I am around a 130 to 140 average and I bowled this ball for the first time 2 days ago on optimal medium oil and my first game was a 150. I was pleased with that. My first couple frames were strikes. I realized you wanna be towards the middle of the lane for better control. Then the next game I bested my best score and hit a 197. It never left my with any splits and I was able to hit the pocket about 99% of the time. That 1% I was a little nonchalant on the hook but all in all I can't wait till league night.
By Tommy Boy from Port St Lucie , FL
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Venom Shock
Great bowling ball. Readonable price for all.
By shorty from Elkhart
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
The ball works very well. I purchased 15 LB ball.
I like the ball. it works really well
By MOTIV_GURL Wendy Arnold from Houston, TX
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
MOTIV VENOM SHOCK
LANE CONDITION
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):modified house shot / house shot
Recommended Lane Condition: Light-Medium Oil
COMMENTS
MOTIV Venom Shock:
MOTIV Venom Shock Ball Specs:
Likes: The MOTIV Venom Shock is definitely something special! This ball is an extremely reliable, smooth rolling, beast of a light to medium oil ball! Not only does the Shock look great going down the lane, it is affordable and has the ability to out perform any medium - light oil ball out there on the market. The SHOCK pairs well with the MOTIV Covert Revolt. Once the lanes begin to break down, the SHOCK is your go to ball with very little adjustment if any! When you need something you can rely on when you begin to notice carry down that will push through the oil, you can pull the Shock out of your bag! Your Arsenal isn't complete without the MOTIV Venom Shock in your bag!
Venom Shock Specs
Released:03/28/2014
Perfect Scale®:196.6
Performance:Advanced Performance(6)
RG:2.48
Differential:0.034
Flare Potential:Medium-Low
Breakpoint Shape:Smooth / Early Hook
Lane Condition:Medium-Light
Coverstock: Reactive Resin
Coverstock: Turmoil™ MFS Reactive
Factory Finish:4000 Grit Sanded
Core Type: Gear™
Color: Purple/Purple Solid with Orange/Green NeoMark™ Graphics
About Me
I am an advanced Right Handed female bowler with a league Average of 200. My ball speed is consistent around 17 mph with a rev rate of approximately 250.
Tilt 12
Axis 45
PAP 5 1/4 up 1/2 right
Layout for the ball drilled in the video below:
80 x 4 x 70
Wendy Arnold
MOTIV Staff
By Mappa from Torrance, CA
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
MOTIV Venom Shock - Smooth Operator!
The Venom Shock is a great compliment to the recent releases from MOTIV. The low RG / Medium Differential Gear core, paired with a new solid coverstock provides a smooth roll throughout, with just enough at the backend to give me consistent carry. The best way to describe it is that the ball seems to drive forward through the pin deck, with less deflection. The pins also seem to stay lower - which I've seen with previous MOTIV balls that utilize the Gear core.
After bowling with the Venom Shock for a few weeks, I've determined that my favorite time to use it is on a fresh medium to heavy oil pattern. It really helps to smooth out the lane from front to back. I'm able to groove it right up the track area in those conditions. On short sport patterns, this one also comes in very handy when I'm looking for a "hook/stop" type shape from an outside angle. I feel like this really widens the pocket for me, when more angular equipment would over-react on the back end. This piece is a "must" in my bag when it's tournament time!
--Kevin Gallagher-
PBA Member
MOTIV Staff
By Mags from Detroit, MI
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
#Purpleball
Description: The Venom Shock is the third installment of the Venom series and again placed in the lower mid-price range. The Venom Shock coverstock has the new Turmoil MFS, which is a modified version of the Turmoil HFS coverstock on the recently released Covert Revolt. For the core, MOTIV again used the Gear Core from the previous two Venom's and the much older GT-1.
Reaction: In a one liner the Venom Shock is very clean through the front part of the lane and provides a consistent controlled downlane motion. I have found myself throwing the Venom Shock when playing straighter angles, but when my more predictable pieces do not seem to respond fast enough downlane. The shape it provides is between a mild slower response piece and something mild that is longer and has a faster response. My style doesn't quite allow me to throw this ball on the fresh or heavier patterns at the box surface, but that is not exactly the intention of this piece, however altering the surface to 2000 allowed it match up very well. Believe it or not the Venom Shock is a benchmark ball for me, it allows me to get straighter and still maintain a great shape downlane.
Mags
MOTIV/Turbo/Boom Apparel Staff Member
Customer Questions & Answers | Reviews
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Is it good for two handed bowling
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Do u have these in 13 lbs 5 oz
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Hi Fred. You can request for a 13 pound 5 ounce ball in the blue box that says "click to request pin/top weight", and we will let you know what we have in our warehouse after the order has been placed with the specifications.
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can you apply abralon to this ball
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Would this be a good spare ball
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Is this the original Venom Shock (has a darker colored cover stock) or is this the new Venom Shock (has a lighter colored cover stock)?
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I am looking for something that is as similar to the old Sapphire Zones. Would this Venom shock or the Pearl be more similar to the Sapphire??
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The newer balls today have made more advances compared to the older balls. The newer balls will be more aggressive. You may want to reach out to Brunswick direct if you want to know a comparison on the Sapphire balls, they may be able to find a more comparable ball.
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What is a great ball for medium-high oil patterns in the venom series
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Which ball would give more length without over reacting this one or the cobra
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Do you give up too much with a 13 pound ball versus a 14 pound ball?
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Motiv has the same weight block on the 13 and 14lbs weights so there is not a big drop off on performance. Of course the lighter you go in weight the less the ball will carry through the pocket so heavier usually hits the pins better.
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Can I get A 14lb
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I just bought this ball and I am straight ball bowler. Based on internet inquiry this ball is highly recommended for bowlers like me. Do you agree?
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It you bowl straight you could get a much less expensive spare ball that would go straight. This ball is designed to have hook potential so you are paying extra to have the hook potential on this ball. If you do not spin the ball or hook it then it will go straight but you are spending more money for features that you do not need.
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Is this a good ball for beginner bowlers like myself?
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Yes, this will work well for someone looking at their first performance ball. This works in medium to lighter oil conditions and it will not be such a drastic step up that it is hard to control. It helps you to get familiar with a performance ball and if later you needed to get something for heavier oil conditions then you can still have this option as a backup because at some point in the night the lanes will almost always get back to medium to light conditions and this would still be a great option then.
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Would this ball be good for league nite and can it be used for med/heavy? I seen EJ Tacket rolled it on a bear pattern?
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It is very likely that at some point in the night during leagues this would be an excellent option. It is rated for medium to lighter oil so it may depend on how oily the lanes are to start the league night. You may need to start the night with something more suited to medium to heavier oil and then after a few games the lanes will have dried out some and you could transition to the Venom Shock to help in those later games.
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This is ball a good ball for Two Handed bowling person
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Yes, this can be used by a two handed bowler. Typically two handed bowlers have higher revs so when this ball says it is good for light to medium oil, it may be better in medium oil only for someone with higher revs.
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Does the 12 lb motiv Venom shock Boulevard have the same core as the 13 14 15 16
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I am interested in graduating from a straight ball all the time to a small hook at the end. Would the Venom Shock be a good ball?
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Yes, this ball would be good for someone looking to make a change from a straight ball to a ball with some hook potential. It is not going to be overly aggressive so you can still throw this fairly straight but if you get a lot of spin on your release then you could get a decent amount of hook potential from this ball.
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when pre drilling, do I send you my spec sheet? And does the $39 include thumb switch grip and finger grips?
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When you are putting this item in your shopping cart it will take you to a drill sheet page for you to enter your measurements and drilling information. We do not currently offer Switch Grip options with our custom drilling. We have options to add finger inserts or a thumb slug but not switch grips.
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I have the Venom Recoil. How is the Venom Shock different?
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They are going to be very similar with only a small difference in hook potential. They will get very similar lengths because they have the same out of box finish but the Venom Recoil will have a slightly stronger backend and slightly stronger overall hook.
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Is the core in the 11 12 and 13 14 the same
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Would the Jackel Ghost and this Venom Shock be a great 1 2 punch for a League
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Yes, the Ghost would work well in heavier oil conditions and the Shock will give you more length and work better in medium and lighter oil conditions for the later games.
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I have a villain scorn, and I love the strong backend reaction it has. Does the Venom shock have a strong backend?
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If you wanted a more angular backend like the Villain Scorn then you may prefer the Fatal Venom. It has a pearl cover similar to the Villain Scorn and polished finish to give you more length and more angle.
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My release is straight (no attempt to spin it). I love the venom because of it's color and flat finish (it is flat, correct?) So will it roll straight if I don't apply a twist of my wrist or is it going to curve a bit anyway you throw it? Ignorant question, I know. Thanks,
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HOW DOES THIS BALL COMPARE TO THE BLACK WIDOW
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The Venom Shock is a mid performance ball with a Symmetric weight block and it works in medium to lighter oil conditions. The Black Widow 2.0 is an upper mid performance ball with an Asymmetric weight block and it works in medium to heavy oil. They are both solid coverstocks but the Venom Shock is a little smoother finish so it will have a little more length before it reacts on the lane.
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Is this a good ball for a straight shot in any position
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This ball is designed to have hook potential on medium to light oil but if you throw the ball straight, it will go pretty straight. You have to spin the ball to get it to have the hook potential.
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Does a 12 pound bowling ball, have the same core at the 16 pound?
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Is this bowl good for an older. Person that trows the bowl at 10 to 11 miles an hour
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Yes, this ball could still work well for you. This ball would probably be better in medium oil for your ball speed but if you ever needed to use it in lighter oil you could still get by with this but it may be a little strong in light oil for you.
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Can you bowl a straight shot with the Venom Shock ball?
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You could technically throw this ball straight and it would go straight but the ball is designed to give you hook potential and you are paying more for this ball because of that hook potential. If you wanted a ball to go straight there are less expensive straight ball options.
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On a typical House Shot...how does the Venom Shock compare to the Desert Tank?
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Motiv breaks down each ball to give them a rating for Length, Backend, and (overall) Hook. The Venon Shock has Length-14, Backend-16.5, and Hook-50 while the Desert Tank has Length-12,Backend-13, and Hook-46. So the Venom Shock will be stronger and for this reason it can hand medium oil a little better while the Tank would be a little better the drier the lanes get.
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Is this a good down and in ball or are there better options.
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This ball could work but a better option would be the Fatal Venom because it has a pearl coverstock for more length and a polished finish which will give you more length and sharper backend hook. The Venom Shock will read a little earlier and have a slightly smoother reaction.
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I am a Full roller as well as being a senior. Generally throw ball 14 mph. Is the venom shock a good ball ? Will be coming off knee surgery and thinking about 14 lb ball but concerned if it will have enough hitting power. Use 15 lb currently. Thank you!
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This could be a great option for you if you are bowling in medium to lighter oil conditions. When you drop weight it will tend to lose some hitting power but 14lbs still have a great drive and this ball give you decent length out of the box so it will not roll out too early on you and still have good continuation.
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In the picture in dosent say shock below the venom on the graphic will my ball have that when I get it or does it just not have the shock on the graphic at all?
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Motiv initially did have the word Shock below Venom but they made a running change on the logo and removed the word Shock so it does not say this anymore. Here was this same ball on Motivs website to show how they have it listed also: https://www.motivbowling.com/products/balls/light-medium-oil/venom-shock.html
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Is this a good ball for beginners learning to hook? Also is it to much of a difference to go from 12 lbs to 14lbs
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This ball would be a good option for a beginner. It will have a decent hook potential in medium to lighter oil but it will not be too hard to control for someone just learning to hook the ball. Motiv keeps the same weight block in all weights so you would still get pretty similar reaction in both 12 and 14lbs but 12lbs will not carry as well just because of the weight.
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