Motiv
Freestyle

Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:
Medium:
Dry:
Sport:

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

General Ball Info

Coverstock Info
Name:
Turmoil LFP
Type:
Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:
5500 Grit LSP
Color:
Black / Blue; Black / Pink
Core Info
Name:
Recon
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.59
Total Diff:0.025
Int. Diff:NA

The Motiv Freestyle is the latest dry lane option in the Motiv lineup, joining the Rebel Tank and Graffiti Tag. The Freestyle combines the Recon core from previous dry lane balls with the new Turmoil LFP (Low Friction Pearl) coverstock. With its high 2.59″ RG and low 0.025″ differential, the Recon core is fit for dry lane conditions. The new coverstock is also right at home on light oil: as a polished pearl, it slides through the front of the lane and, since it is a low friction formulation, it doesn’t overreact to the dry at the back end.

The Freestyle’s tame core and cover combination came together best on our dry oil pattern. All three testers could stay straighter through the front on this shortest pattern we test on. The 5500 grit LSP box finish easily glided to the ...

Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
Length
(1-25)
Back End
(1-20)
Total Hook
(1-100)