Motiv Jackal V2 Ball Review by Marc Heninger

Layout: 45 degrees x 5" x 40 degrees

RG: 2.47"

Differential: .054"

M/b: .015"

Surface: 3000 grit sanded

Core shape: Asymmetric

Manufacturer's Intent: Some legends are never replaced. They are reborn to dominate in a new era!

The Jackal Ghost has become one of the most trusted heavy oil balls in history. After nearly ten years, the longest running asymmetrical bowling ball in the bowling industry is getting an upgrade.

The Jackal Ghost V2 is the carefully crafted update on the legend. The mission was simple: build a Jackal that rolls in 2026 the way the original Jackal Ghost rolled in January of 2017. And the Jackal Ghost V2 delivers. Sporting the same Predator V2 core as the Jackal Ghost, the Jackal Ghost V2 uses a stronger, enhanced Leverage HFS coverstock to combat modern oil conditions.

I usually will wait to drill my 2nd ball, as I wait to see if I will need a particular shape that maybe that ball will give me. With the Jackal Ghost V2, I drilled my first one with my usual pin down layout. It’s a good shape, just a bit forward at times for me. But with the newer releases every month, I kind of forgot about my 2nd Jackal Ghost V2. I had an original Jackal Ghost that has this layout that I absolutely loved and wanted to replicate it in this V2. When I was throwing other equipment, the Ghost shape was something I was always chasing trying to replicate. I kept the box surface and let it just lane shine, like my original Ghost. With the new V2, I got the same Ghost shape that I came to know and love, with about 4-5 boards more overall hook. A lot of times, with bigger asymmetrical balls, the window for using them is usually smaller, especially on a house shot. But not with the V2, I am able to start with it and chase it left and know that it will recover and still kick out the 10 pin. I can throw this one right now in both leagues at Royal Crest and Summit Lanes.

Motiv fans who loved the original Jackal Ghost, will love the new Jackal Ghost V2. As the newer cover will handle the newer oils out, especially the newer Glide oil that seems to be in most centers now in days.

Motiv's new Jackal V2 is avaialble every day at Total Bowling Gear in 12-15#!