Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:X.XX.XX.X
Medium:X.XX.XX.X
Dry:X.XX.XX.X
Sport:X.XX.XX.X

Bowler ratings are from 1 to 10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR)

Note: Ratings are only available to our premium members.

General Info

Brand:
Name:Jackal Carnage
Reviewed:January 2016
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Coverstock Specs
Name:Coercion XFS Reactive
Type:Reactive Solid
Box Finish:3000 Grit LSS
Color:Red / Red Solid
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Core Specs
Name:Predator
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.46
Diff:0.060
Int. Diff:0.015

For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.

The Motiv Jackal Carnage is the follow-up to the original Jackal. This new release shares the very strong Predator asymmetrical core design with the original. The difference in the two Jackals is all coverstock, with the original having a sanded pearl and the Carnage having a sanded solid veneer. Like the original, the box finish on this release is a sanded 3000 grit surface.

This ball slaughtered our heavy oil test pattern. Cranker and Tweener had a lot of area, as they could both get this ball to recover from almost anywhere, as long as it was close to what they were targeting at the arrows. Often on this pattern, if we get the ball to the right too quickly, there is hang. Also, shots that are

Motiv Jackal Carnage Comparisons

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Additional Motiv Jackal Carnage Resources

Click here to visit Motiv's website to read the manufacturer-supplied information on this ball. Also, see below for the manufacturer-produced promotional video for this ball.

Please remember that our reviews are solely based on our own testing and that you may sometimes find differences between our comments and ratings and the manufacturer's claims. Links to these manufacturer resources are provided here strictly for convenience purposes.

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The BTM Ball Testing Team is led by Eric Martinez. Our team of three testers has thrown and reviewed hundreds of bowling balls for Bowling This Month. When not testing balls for BTM, Eric owns and operates University Pro Shop in San Antonio, TX and he is an avid competitive bowler. Click here to learn more about how we test and review bowling balls.