Motiv
Cruel Intent
PatternStTwCr
Oily:999
Medium:888
Dry:654
Sport:777

(1-10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR))

Coverstock Info
Name:
Fusion Pearl Reactive
Type:
Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:
4000 Grit Sanded
Color:
Navy / Green
Core Info
Name:
Sinister
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.55
Total Diff:0.053
Int. Diff:0.018

The Cruel Intent shares the same Sinister weight block as the 2 Cruel, this time surrounded by the coverstock used on the Primal Rage, Fusion Reactive Pearl.

It comes out of the box with a 4000 grit sanded cover, giving us the best reaction on our heavy test pattern. All three testers were able to see strong traction in the oil, while the Cruel Intent kept a generous amount of energy for the back...

To read the full review, please visit:
https://www.bowlingthismonth.com/bowling-ball-review/motiv-cruel-intent/

Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
7
The coverstock from the Primal Rage is paired with the Sinister core in this release. This ball starts earlier, taking away a little bit from the back end reaction.
Length
(1-25)
15
The Cruel Intent is finished with a 4000 grit sanding process. This gives users more traction on heavy volumes of oil.
Back End
(1-20)
16.5
The Cruel Intent is cleaner through the front than other heavy oil balls like the 2 Cruel and Raptor Talon. The added energy stored allows a bigger back end reaction.
Total Hook
(1-100)
55
This ball fits above anything in the Motiv line except the Raptor Talon. We found the hook from the Cruel Intent to be much more useful than the shape we saw from the Talon.

Strengths: The ability of the Cruel Intent to handle oil and maintain energy for the back end is its biggest selling point. The Fusion Pearl Reactive coverstock has been a winner on every ball on which it has been used.

Weaknesses: Dry lanes will not allow the Cruel Intent to be used. That’s where the Venom Toxin and the Tribal come into play.

Overall Summary: The Cruel Intent gives users a big hooking ball that is not done hooking at the arrows. Motiv has found a cover that gives them hook as well as a big down lane movement.