The Motiv Primal Rage Remix is exactly what its name suggests: it is an updated and “remixed” version of the original red Primal Rage from 2013. The new Remix uses the same Impluse V2 core design found in the original Primal Rage, but with a new coverstock. The Raw Fusion Hybrid Reactive cover comes out of the box with a rougher finish, giving it a bit more traction in the oil than the Primal Rage, Octane, and other recent shiny Motiv releases.

The Remix’s rougher, more aggressive coverstock was a great match for our heavy oil test pattern. It handled the oil on this condition easily, but it gave us a much different path to the pocket than a ball like the Forza. We were easily able to keep moving left with our feet ...