Ball Specs:
Motiv Ascent Apex
Fusion XL Reactive
1500/Power Gel Polish
Symmetrical Core
Layout 45 x 4 x 45 No Balance Hole

Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 4-3/4 Over 1/4 Up
Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50.
Speed off hand 18

Review:
The Apex is a nice upgrade in the Ascent line. The Apex acts like a much higher priced ball and I have already had a good number of people comment on how good it rolls. A bowler can purchase the Apex as an entry level ball and get much more than they paid for. The Ascent Apex has a weaker version of the Fusion Cover stock used first on the very popular Primal Rage. This cover along with the Recon core allows control on dryer lanes with a nice move on the backend. My Apex hooks more than my other Ascents and drives through the pins harder than the originals. I have a Tribal and Sting drilled very weak and highly polished and my apex with a stronger layout and box finish fits perfectly between them.
I tested this ball on various conditions using the box surface. The ball seems to work best on medium to dry patterns, but I was able to swing the ball on a very toasted lane condition with no loss of hit or carry. The Ascent Apex has a nice backend reaction and hits very hard. The Apex seems to read the mid lane better than expected and I feel this is due to the cover change. Motiv has really produced some great covers lately and there are still more to come.
The color scheme on the Apex is perfect. Many people have told me they love the look. I don’t think we will have any problem selling this ball to someone wanting value in a first performance or medium to dry lane ball.

Summary:
Great performance value.
Excellent hit and carry.
A proven performance cover.
A great addition to an arsenal or first reactive.
Great color combination.

Glenn Wendel
PBA Member
Motiv Staff
Turbo Staff
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