Motiv Fatal Venom
The Motiv Fatal Venom mid-performance bowling ball offers a lethal pairing of length and angular strike. The combination of the Infusion Pearl Reactive coverstock and Gear core is best matched on light to medium oil conditions. The Gear core provides a low RG and low differential which results in an extra fast spin motion with little track flare resulting in a stable ball motion and big energy retention. The pearl reactive version of the Infusion cover is what provides awesome length and angularity. This bowling ball offers a clean and fairly angular ball motion that is perfect for drier lanes.
- Color: Neon Green/Clam Shell Pearl with a Black Pearl Neomark
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown - Core: Gear
- Coverstock: Infusion Pearl Reactive
- Finish: 5500 Grit LSP
- RG: 2.48 (15# ball)
- Differential: 0.034 (15# ball)
- Hook Potential: Medium
- Length: Late
- Recommended Lane Condition: Light-Medium Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- SKU: TLMTVBVMFTL
- Product ID: 13059
- Brand: Motiv
- Category: Bowling Balls
- Ball Performance: Mid Performance Balls
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how does ball compare with motiv carbon
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The Octane Carbon is listed as an upper mid performance ball versus the Fatal Venom which is a mid performance so this ball may not have as strong of a hook potential but they do have very similar length and sharp backend.
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Does the 12 lb ball have the same core as a 14lb ball?
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its symetrical correct ? and please compare this to Phaze III .. THANKS
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Yes, this has a symmetric weight block. The Phaze III is considered an upper mid performance ball while the Fatal Venom is a mid performance so the Phaze III will be a stronger hook reaction. Because of this the Phaze III is more for medium oil only while the Fatal Venom is medium to lighter oil.
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Is this ball for medium dry?
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Is there a video
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We do not have a video posted just yet but there is a video posted on the Motiv website already: https://www.motivbowling.com/products/balls/light-medium-oil/fatal-venom.html
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How you compare this to venom shock pearl?
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We do not have a video posted just yet but there is a video posted on the Motiv website already: https://www.motivbowling.com/products/balls/light-medium-oil/fatal-venom.html
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How fast should you throw the ball for the ball to work?
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This ball is designed to hook very late on the lanes so if you have a high ball speed you will also need to have a high rev rate to help this work. This would be a better match for someone who was rev dominant or a slower ball speed because it has excellent length.
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Do I have this ball drilled at my local pro shop or can I have it driiled when I order?
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We do offer a custom drilling option for some bowling balls in certain weights. If it is offered it will be available just below the weight selection box as one of the extra options. If you are not sure of your exact measurements then you would not be able to get the ball drilled through us and would have to get the ball drilled at your local proshop.
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I have the fatal venom now and love the ball its my first ball out of the bag for tournaments and league was think of adding the shock to my bag for the drier lane condition
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The difference in performance between the two Venom bowling balls will not be a large difference so if you need something to work in drier lanes you could either go down to the Thrill line or go to a urethane option instead of a reactive resin.
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How will this ball react in nationals with heavy oil
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This ball is designed from medium to lighter oil so if you were to use this in heavier oil it would skid more down the lane and may not have a lot of hook potential. It may not be strong enough to come back in heavy conditions.
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Considering getting a Venom Fatal to add to my Jackal Flash, and Forge Fire current lineup. Looking for that 3rd game ball for the knockout punch. Is the Venom Fatal the ball that can do that?
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Yes, this is a great option for medium to lighter conditions later in the night when your other bowling balls are hooking too much or rolling out too soon on the lane.
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Would you recommend this ball as a later in the night accent to my jackal ghost?
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how does it compare to the katana legend
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The Fatal Venom is a mid performance designed more for medium to lighter oil while the Katana Legend was a high performance ball for more heavy oil conditions. They have similar length and both are designed to have backend hook but the Katana Legend is much stronger.
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will this ball be good on heavy oil lanes or just light medium oil
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difference between motiv venom and fatal venom
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Motiv has a great way to compare because they give ratings for Length, Backend, and Hook. The Fatal Venom has Length 17, Backend 18, and Hook 52 and the Venom has Length 14, Backend 16.5, and Hook 50 so the Fatal Venom goes a little longer and is a little stronger.
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For a High rev 2 handed bowler is this a good upgrade from the Columbia 300 beast?
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What is the manufacture warranty cover ?
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Here is a link to view the Motiv warranty on their website: https://www.motivbowling.com/company/ball-warranty.html
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How does this compare to the storm electrify g/o? Was trying to choose between the two.
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I have been using the fatal Venom and have been good with it, now I’m wondering about which ball that’s stronger and am having a difficult time in deciding whether the jackal ghost or ambush would be better? I have been able to hook the fatal venom throughout my league games but now I’m thinking a stronger first ball to go with it. Jackal ghost or ambush?
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There would be a pretty big step up from the Venom series to the Jackal series with the Jackals have a much higher hook potential and also reading earlier on the lanes to have a smoother arcing hook. You may prefer the Jackal Ghost slightly over the Ambush if you wanted a little more length because the Fatal Venom goes longer on the lanes with a sharper backend hook. So you may prefer the Ghost slightly over the Ambush just because it will be a slightly easier transition to go from the Ghost down to the Fatal Venom.
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Compare to roto grip disturbed
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Aside from my plastic spare ball, the Ebonite Cyclone is my least aggressive ball. Currently, my benchmark ball is the Hammer Rip'd with the pearl finish. I am a down and in player with low speed (13 mph) and rev rate. Would the Fatal Venom provide more length and stronger finish than the Ebonite Cyclone on a light oil/dry condition?
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If we were comparing a new Cyclone to a new Fatal Venom then I would say the Fatal Venom could give you a little more length than the Cyclone but I am not sure if it would have a stronger hook potential. The Cyclone weight block had more flare potential than the weight block in the Fatal Venom. The cover and the finish out of the box on the Fatal Venom gives it better length and a sharper backend though. That said, if your Cyclone has a lot of games on it then it has probably lost some of the hook potential over the years and a brand new Fatal Venom will seem like a stronger performance ball because it is brand new so that is also something to keep in mind and that may make the Fatal Venom a good fit for what you are wanting.
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Have a Summit as 1st ball out, then a new gold label drilled to be a medium blend 2nd ball spot. Would this Fatal Venom be a decent 3rd slot when the lanes become pretty burned or should I think of moving toward something a little different?
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Yes, this would compliment well as a third ball after the 900Global Gold Label. This has a pearl coverstock and polished finish similar to the Gold Label but this has a lower hook potential to help it work better in lighter conditions.
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How does this ball compare to a original 900 Global Zen?
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Hi Matt! The upper-mid performance 900Global Zen Pearl is more aggressive with a higher hook potential than the mid performance Motiv Fatal Venom.
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How does this ball compare to the Roto Grip Hustles M&M or RIP?
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