General Info
Brand: | Motiv |
Name: | Tank Rampage Pearl |
Reviewed: | February 2024 |
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Coverstock Specs | |
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Name: | Frixion M6 Pearl MCP |
Type: | Microcell Polymer |
Box Finish: | 1000 Grit LSS |
Color: | Burgundy Pearl |
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Core Specs | |
Name: | Gear V2 |
Type: | Symmetrical |
RG: | 2.55 |
Diff: | 0.020 |
Int. Diff: | 0.000 |
For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.
The Tank Rampage Pearl is the latest Microcell Polymer offering from Motiv. Its Frixion M6 Pearl MCP coverstock is a new pearl upgrade from balls like the Blue Tank and Desert Tank. The high RG and low differential symmetrical Gear V2 core design that was found in the original Tank Rampage paired up with the new coverstock results in a ball that provides a urethane-like reaction. Even though the ball has a pearl cover, the 1000 grit sanded box finish grabbed the lane very early and was quite smooth at the breakpoint in our testing.
Cranker
Cranker had a very good reaction on the dry test pattern with the Tank Rampage Pearl. The ball started early, with a very smooth motion at the breakpoint. With his higher rev rate, he was able to swing the ball more than the other two testers, but he still needed to be fairly straight compared to his normal angles. The smoother motion at the back of the lane gave him more hold than resin balls. In transition, the move was to the outside, thanks to the low flare core and low oil absorption coverstock. Keeping a shammy handy to wipe the cover down between shots helped provide a consistent reaction.
While most of the other balls in the Motiv lineup provided a better reaction on our fresh medium oil pattern, Cranker could make this ball work better than the other testers. Playing very straight and with a slow ball speed, the Tank Rampage Pearl could read the midlane and get
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Motiv Tank Rampage Pearl Comparisons
Click below to see a comparison table of each pair of bowling balls shown:
- Motiv Tank Rampage Pearl vs. Motiv Carbide Tank
- Motiv Tank Rampage Pearl vs. Motiv Crimson Jackal
- Motiv Tank Rampage Pearl vs. Motiv Evoke
- Motiv Tank Rampage Pearl vs. Motiv Hyper Venom
- Motiv Tank Rampage Pearl vs. Motiv Max Thrill Pearl
- Motiv Tank Rampage Pearl vs. Motiv Max Thrill Solid
- Motiv Tank Rampage Pearl vs. Motiv Nuclear Forge
- Motiv Tank Rampage Pearl vs. Motiv Pride Dynasty
- Motiv Tank Rampage Pearl vs. Motiv Raptor Fury
- Motiv Tank Rampage Pearl vs. Motiv Supra GT
- Motiv Tank Rampage Pearl vs. Motiv Tank Yellowjacket
- Motiv Tank Rampage Pearl vs. Motiv Top Thrill Hybrid
- Motiv Tank Rampage Pearl vs. Motiv Top Thrill Solid
To compare the Motiv Tank Rampage Pearl to any other bowling ball(s), please use our Bowling Ball Comparison tool.
Additional Motiv Tank Rampage Pearl 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.