MOTIV Crimson Jackal (4K) | Bowling Ball Review | Bowlers Paradise

[@infinite0muzik]

First off I want to say thank you Ben. I followed in your 2LS with the Black Venom and today for league I actually got my first ever 300. I appreciate every review and looking forward to either the new jackal or raptor for my next ball. I truly hit bowlers paradise today 😂😂😂

[@bowlersparadise2255]

That’s awesome dude! Congratulations!!

[@infinite0muzik]

Would you use this layout on say the Jackal Ghost?@@bowlersparadise2255

[@bowlersparadise2255]

Probably yes.

[@m.wilson2624]

The Crimson Jackal is AWESOME! I'm an old 2 hander, and all you need to do is get this ball rolling on the lane. The weight block takes over from there! I threw a 706 on my first league night with it.

[@bowlersparadise2255]

Glad to hear you’re liking it!

[@B_Rak18]

This thing has angle on the backend! Great looking ball for one of the guys I bowl with!

[@bowlersparadise2255]

Only one of them? I think more might like it than that lol.

[@futchbomb]

Fairly new to bowling, in my second season in league. I throw thumbless one handed because its more comfortable to me and was in the market for a stronger ball and took the chance with the crimson jackal. My average is only 143, but so far my first 6 games with this ball I have averaged 189 and got my first 600 series. Look forward to breaking it in and learning how to throw it better to step my game up.

[@bowlersparadise2255]

Good work! Glad the ball choice is working out well for you!

[@thebigeasy8609]

Wow!!! This baby is sa-weet!!! Thanks Ben!

[@bowlersparadise2255]

You bet!

[@DangerDavez]

Gotta say, I love your reviews and how you suggest who would match up with each piece. As a 2 hander who already has a Black Venom, this is definitely going to be my next ball. Hopefully it looks as nice for me as it does for you.

[@danielweisman6764]

How do you like the black venom? I am looking to get my 2nd strike ball. Using a 14 pound summit now and I like it. Ive been looking at this crisom J or Black Venom

[@DangerDavez]

@@danielweisman6764 It's a great benchmark piece. It's good on fresh oil but it really comes alive once the lanes start to transition. It just kind of blends everything out and gives you a smooth and predictable reaction regardless. Motiv says it's really round and early but it's actually a little bit more snappy off the friction than I anticipated. You can sand it down to make it rounder though with your Summit I actually think this is the perfect compliment as it is OOB. Best part is it doesn't really change with lane shine. It's already at 4000 grit.

[@danielweisman6764]

Thanks for detailed answer. Do you think the Crimson jackal would be better strike ball to get over the black venom if I’m using the summit and which one would you start in a house shot league first of the night? I’m new to Bowling competitively but I’m not too bad. I can pull over 200 and can average around 175 but I’m inconsistent.

[@bowlersparadise2255]

Hope you enjoy it my friend!

[@NotoriousBIG131]

​​@@danielweisman6764 check out his video on the ebonite emerge and the section of it in his nest league ball video. I was in between these as well but got the emerge to try evonite. Out of box might be the best league ball I've ever thrown.

[@CasualGamerPlays]

WOW! I've always wanted a Jackal, i have a Black Venom and was looking at getting a Motiv Supra Rally for those light to dry conditions. Thanks for the video, ball looks good off of your hand. By the way, you throw with two fingers?

[@ripvanrevs]

He's a thumb in bowler though it looks like he throws thumb out.

[@bowlersparadise2255]

I definitely do not use my thumb.

[@theghostlyone]

I waited to see this ball reaction and decided to go with a Virtual Energy Blackout instead. Super happy with that.

[@bowlersparadise2255]

Glad you're enjoying the VEBO!

[@daviddeiss7907]

This new ball from motiv is cool. I have a jackal ghost and it's my favorite ball but at times it's too strong and really forces me left. Is this a ball up or a ball down from the ghost ?

[@bowlersparadise2255]

Its not really a ball up or down per se, rather its a lateral move. Its going to cover a similar number of boards but in a different way. If you want a true ball down off the the ghost, the primal shock or the nuclear forge would probably work better.

[@ClintonClark-kb4xq]

Does the 5000 grit help a lot rather than the 1500 grit polish

[@demdudes954]

Which Motiv ball would you recommend for heavy oil for a speed dominant, low rev bowler where the ghost and nuclear aren’t strong enough to make it to the pocket? Tnx

[@primaljackal]

Good stuff Ben! What did you think of the Mythic compared to this one?

[@bowlersparadise2255]

Never threw the Mythic unfortunately, but I know I like this one!

[@storrance]

Would this fit well with a Venom Shock?

[@bgoggin88]

Can you make a list of top 5 "forward off the spot" balls?

[@bowlersparadise2255]

Lol I have no idea how to rank order those.

[@JibbyB]

I recently started bowling on a consistent basis and currently using a supra rally. The rally is great but im looking to add something a bit stronger. Do you think the crimson jackal would be a good recommendation? Ball launch speed is around 20-22 mph with a 325ish rpm and play on a main street 7241 pattern normally.

[@bowlersparadise2255]

I do. In fact, I think this would be one of the best options.

[@JibbyB]

@bowlersparadise2255 awesome, I appreciate your insight

[@danielweisman6764]

I am sorry for not understanding, but I thought strong balls were better for Med / Heavy oil but this review says better when starting to dry out? Isnt this a very very strong Asym ball that will take off on the dry?

[@bowlersparadise2255]

This piece will allow you to open up your angles as you have to move inside and cover more boards. It's still a "heavy oil" ball, but heavy mean fresh.

[@Javale_McGoat]

is this ball similar to the mythic jackal?

[@leftyMOTIVguy]

You think it's worth having the crimson jackal and the nuclear forge?

[@bowlersparadise2255]

Short answer - yes.

[@leftyMOTIVguy]

@@bowlersparadise2255 that's good because I already have the Nuclear and I'm paying off a Crimson.

[@garyklein9166]

How does the DNA match up to the Crimson Jackal?

[@bowlersparadise2255]

The original DNA or the DNA Coil?

[@dongodlyduffy776]

Are you throwing without your thumb? Can you please make a video detailing your release and approach? I think it would prove valuable for anyone with hand pain/grip issues with using their thumb.

[@bowlersparadise2255]

Teaching the way I throw the ball isn't something I'd recommend to anyone really. Its a product of years of tinkering with bad decisions, but ultimately, if you don't want to use your thumb, throw 2 handed. It's easier and safer for your wrist/shoulder.

[@danielweisman6764]

Yes , my rotator cuff is jacked up right now but the addition of the 2nd hand is really hard for me to figure out

[@ripvanrevs]

Helicopter 1:46!

[@bowlersparadise2255]

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