sportshot
07-20-2012, 11:53 PM
Ball Specs:
Motiv Ascent Pearl
Reactive
Symmetric Core
Layout 70x3-5/8x45 P1
Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 5 Over 3/4 Up
Rev Rate 275. Tilt 20. Rotation 50.
Speed off hand 18
Review:
Motiv has taken the Ascent solid, added an eye catching color and polished finish to create the Ascent Pearl. The Ascent Pearl hooks a few boards more than my Recon even though they share the same core.
I tested this ball on a Fresh House shot that was on the wet side. The ball hooked more than other entry reactive balls at this price point but with my lower rev rate I did have to play pretty straight. I was able to square up and had a good reaction and hit, but I was not able to miss too much right. If I was on a burn the Ascent Pearl would have been just the ticket. I liked how clean the Ascent Pearl was through the front with a nice flip on the back. Carry was very good. We have not had and problem selling this ball to our local Male High School Bowlers. (Real men can throw pink!)
If you are looking for your first reactive, or to widen out your arsenal you can't go wrong with the Ascent Pearl.
Summary:
Great performance for the money.
Very good hit and control on dry.
The option of a sanded solid or pearl reactive is a great idea.
I would like to see a darker color for some of my older male bowlers.
Check out our video here:
http://youtu.be/GrTJNNRk59k
Glenn
sportshot64@comcast.net
www.motivbowling.com
PBA Member
Motiv Staff Member
Turbo Staff Member
Motiv Ascent Pearl
Reactive
Symmetric Core
Layout 70x3-5/8x45 P1
Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 5 Over 3/4 Up
Rev Rate 275. Tilt 20. Rotation 50.
Speed off hand 18
Review:
Motiv has taken the Ascent solid, added an eye catching color and polished finish to create the Ascent Pearl. The Ascent Pearl hooks a few boards more than my Recon even though they share the same core.
I tested this ball on a Fresh House shot that was on the wet side. The ball hooked more than other entry reactive balls at this price point but with my lower rev rate I did have to play pretty straight. I was able to square up and had a good reaction and hit, but I was not able to miss too much right. If I was on a burn the Ascent Pearl would have been just the ticket. I liked how clean the Ascent Pearl was through the front with a nice flip on the back. Carry was very good. We have not had and problem selling this ball to our local Male High School Bowlers. (Real men can throw pink!)
If you are looking for your first reactive, or to widen out your arsenal you can't go wrong with the Ascent Pearl.
Summary:
Great performance for the money.
Very good hit and control on dry.
The option of a sanded solid or pearl reactive is a great idea.
I would like to see a darker color for some of my older male bowlers.
Check out our video here:
http://youtu.be/GrTJNNRk59k
Glenn
sportshot64@comcast.net
www.motivbowling.com
PBA Member
Motiv Staff Member
Turbo Staff Member