{"merchant":{"slug":"bowlersmart","name":"BowlersMart","domain":"www.bowlersmart.com"},"id":"1534523","sku":"MTVBFNRDB","gtin":null,"name":"Motiv Frenzy Red Black Pearl Bowling Ball","brand":"Motiv","categories":[{"name":"Ball Add-Ons","slug":"ball-add-ons"},{"name":"Bowling Balls","slug":"bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Balls for Straight Bowlers","slug":"straight-bowler-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Brand","slug":"brands"},{"name":"Mid-Performance Bowling Balls","slug":"mid-performance-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Motiv","slug":"motiv"},{"name":"Motiv Bowling Balls","slug":"motiv-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Pearl Reactive Bowling Balls","slug":"pearl-reactive-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Pre-Orders / New Releases","slug":"new-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Symmetrical Core Bowling Balls","slug":"symmetrical-core-bowling-balls"}],"buy_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/product/motiv-frenzy-red-black-pearl-bowling-ball/","pages":{"html":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/motiv-frenzy-red-black-pearl-bowling-ball","md":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/motiv-frenzy-red-black-pearl-bowling-ball.md","json":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/motiv-frenzy-red-black-pearl-bowling-ball.json"},"price":{"min":119.95,"max":119.95,"currency":"USD"},"availability":"instock","checked_at":"2026-10-18T21:39:20.531434+00:00","source_updated_at":"2026-10-18T21:13:44+00:00","summary":"What should I know about the Frenzy Red/Black? •Symmetric Excel Core: high RG holds energy, more flare and hook than the Ascend •Vitality Pearl Reactive cover at a 5500 Grit LSP finish for clean length on lighter oil •Red/Dk Red/Black Pearl with a silver pearl engraving, made in the U.S.A.","specs":[{"key":"Brand","value":"Motiv"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Coverstock Type","value":"Pearl Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Cover Name","value":"Motiv Vitality Pearl Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Shape","value":"Symmetrical Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Name","value":"Motiv Excel Core"},{"key":"Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB)","value":"2.55"},{"key":"Differential: Diff (15LB)","value":".030"},{"key":"Flare Potential","value":"2 - 3 Inches"},{"key":"Surface Finish","value":"5500 Grit"},{"key":"Preferred Lane Conditions","value":"Light - Medium Oil"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Color","value":"Black, Red"},{"key":"Ball Performance Level","value":"Entry Level Novice Bowling Balls, Motiv Light to Medium Oil Bowling Balls"},{"key":"Scent","value":"None"},{"key":"Release Date","value":"September 2026"}],"variants":[{"sku":"MTVBFNRDB-15","gtin":"652455329542","label":"15LB","price":119.95,"stock":78,"options":{"Ball Weight":"15LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":174.95},{"sku":"MTVBFNRDB-14","gtin":"652455329535","label":"14LB","price":119.95,"stock":60,"options":{"Ball Weight":"14LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":174.95},{"sku":"MTVBFNRDB-13","gtin":"652455329528","label":"13LB","price":119.95,"stock":18,"options":{"Ball Weight":"13LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":174.95},{"sku":"MTVBFNRDB-12","gtin":"652455329511","label":"12LB","price":119.95,"stock":38,"options":{"Ball Weight":"12LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":174.95},{"sku":"MTVBFNRDB-11","gtin":"652455329504","label":"11LB","price":119.95,"stock":14,"options":{"Ball Weight":"11LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":174.95},{"sku":"MTVBFNRDB-10","gtin":"652455329498","label":"10LB","price":119.95,"stock":19,"options":{"Ball Weight":"10LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":174.95}],"options":[{"name":"Drilling Protection","type":"multiple_choice","price":null,"choices":[{"label":"✓ Yes — Protect My Ball","price":4.95,"price_type":"quantity_based"},{"label":"No thanks","price":null,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"required":false,"price_type":"flat_fee"},{"name":"Extra 365 Protection","type":"multiple_choice","price":null,"choices":[{"label":"✓ Yes — Extend My Coverage","price":5.95,"price_type":"quantity_based"},{"label":"No thanks","price":null,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"required":false,"price_type":"flat_fee"},{"name":"Specific Requests","type":"custom_text","price":null,"choices":[],"required":false,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"images":[{"alt":"Motiv Frenzy Red Black Pearl bowling ball","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/motiv-frenzy-red-black-bowling-ball.webp"},{"alt":"Motiv Frenzy Excel core","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/motiv-frenzy-red-black-core.webp"},{"alt":"Motiv Frenzy Red Black Pearl bowling ball, back view","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/motiv-frenzy-red-black-back.webp"}],"release_date":"September 2026","description":"The Step Above Entry Level for Lighter Oil\n\nAbout the Frenzy Red/Black\n\nThe Motiv Frenzy Red/Black is for bowlers who want more than a typical entry-level ball. Positioned a step above the Ascend, it sits right on the edge of real performance: built to give you noticeably more motion on lighter oil without punishing mistakes. It pairs the symmetric Excel Core with Motiv's Vitality Pearl Reactive coverstock, and like all of Motiv's equipment it is made in the U.S.A.\n\nThis colorway wears a red/dk red/black pearl cover with a silver pearl Frenzy shark engraving. The Excel Core carries a higher RG so the ball holds its energy longer, while a slightly higher differential than the Ascend creates more track flare and more hook. Wrapped in Vitality Pearl at a 5500 Grit LSP finish, the Frenzy clears the front with ease and unleashes controlled power on lighter oil. It is not beginner gear, it is performance without the complexity.\n\nUnderstanding the Motiv Excel Core and Motiv Vitality Pearl Reactive\n\nMotiv built the Frenzy to attack lighter volumes of oil with more motion than the Ascend. Specifically, the symmetric Excel Core has a high RG and a moderate differential (2.55 RG and .030 differential at 15 lb, versus 2.59 and .023 for the Ascend), so it holds energy through the front and flares enough to create noticeably more hook, while the Vitality Pearl Reactive cover at a 5500 Grit LSP finish keeps the ball clean through the heads for controlled power on the backend. Motiv rates it Length 74, Backend 72, Hook 40 on its scale. The full per-weight numbers are listed below.\n\nA High-RG Symmetric Core With Just Enough Flare to Hook\n\nAt the heart of the Frenzy is the symmetric Excel Core. At 15 lb it measures a high RG of 2.55 with a .030 differential. The high RG means the ball holds its energy longer through the front of the lane instead of revving up early, which is exactly what you want on lighter oil. The differential, a step up from the Ascend's .023, creates more track flare and a noticeably stronger move on the backend.\n\nBecause the Excel Core is symmetric, the reaction is smooth and predictable shot after shot and it is forgiving of layout, so your pro shop can drill it simply and it will read the lane the same way every time. That combination of stored energy and manageable flare is what lets the Frenzy deliver more motion without becoming hard to control.\n\nA Pearl Reactive Cover Built to Clear the Front and Finish Strong\n\nWrapping the Excel Core is Motiv's Vitality Pearl Reactive coverstock at a 5500 Grit LSP factory finish. The pearl additive and the polished surface conserve energy through the heads, so the Frenzy pushes cleanly through the front of the lane and stores its power for a controlled, responsive move at the breakpoint. It is built for light to medium oil, the conditions where stronger balls hook too early and entry-level balls do not hook enough.\n\nThe Red/Black colorway (Red/Dk Red/Black Pearl) carries a silver pearl engraving. Leave the 5500 Grit LSP finish for the cleanest length, or have your pro shop take the surface down for an earlier read when the lanes carry a little more oil.\n\nFrenzy Red/Black Specs\n\nRG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.\n\nWho This Ball Is Right For\n\n✓Developing Bowlers: The natural next step above the Ascend: more motion and more hook without becoming hard to control\n\n✓League Bowlers on Lighter Oil: A clean, energy-storing pearl for typical house shots and lanes that have dried out\n\n✓Stroker and Straight Styles: The high-RG Excel Core holds energy through the front for controllable length and a defined finish\n\n✓Budget-Minded Bowlers: Real performance at an entry-friendly price, in Red/Black or Blue/Teal\n\nGood to Know Before You Buy\n\n·Control over raw hook: The lower differential means moderate total hook. For maximum board coverage on heavy oil, step up to stronger equipment.\n\n·Ships polished: The 5500 Grit LSP (Polished) finish runs clean and long out of the box. For an earlier read on heavier oil, take the surface down at your pro shop.\n\n·Colors vary: Actual colors vary somewhat from the photos shown; no two balls come out of the mold exactly alike.\n\n·Tiny pit holes are normal: A few tiny pit holes in the coverstock are a normal part of the manufacturing process.\n\n·Sold undrilled: Ships without finger holes, so it can be fitted to your hand and span.\n\nBowlersMart Tips: Where the Frenzy Fits in Your Motiv Arsenal\n\nWhere It Fits in Your Arsenal\n\nIn the Motiv lineup, the Frenzy sits one step above the Ascend: more flare and more hook on light to medium oil, with the same forgiving symmetric motion. Reach for it when the lanes are lighter or breaking down and you want length with a real backend. When the oil gets heavier and you need an earlier read, step up to a mid-performance ball like the Venom Shock. When you just need to get the ball down the driest lanes or shoot spares, a plastic Aspire is the next step down.\n\nSurface Adjustments\n\nThe 5500 Grit LSP finish gives the Frenzy its cleanest length out of the box. Take the surface down for an earlier read when the lanes carry more oil, or re-polish to bring the length back. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nCoverstock Care\n\nWipe the Frenzy down with an approved reactive ball cleaner after every set and deep clean it periodically. Reactive covers absorb oil over time, which softens the reaction, so regular cleaning keeps the clean length and backend that define the ball.\n\nEarn points on every Motiv purchase through the Striking Rewards loyalty program. Every ball you add to your arsenal builds toward your next reward.\n\nShop With Confidence at BowlersMart\n\nThe Motiv Frenzy Red Black Pearl Bowling Ball ships free with no minimum purchase and is backed by our 60-day return policy. As an authorized Motiv dealer, every ball is genuine and covered by the full one-year Motiv warranty. Place your order before 2 PM EST and it ships the same day.\n\nWeight\nRadius of Gyration (RG)\nDifferential\n\n15 lbs\n2.55\n.030\n\n14 lbs\n2.57\n.030\n\n13 lbs\n2.60\n.031\n\n12 lbs\n2.64\n.026\n\n11 lbs\n2.71\n.018\n\n10 lbs\n2.78\n.011","policies":[{"text":"Free ground shipping on US orders, no minimum, 48 contiguous states and military APO/FPO. To Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam bowling balls ship for $24.95 per ball, most other items free; oversized roller bags cost extra there. International orders pay the rate shown at checkout, duties paid locally.","title":"Shipping","source_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/shipping-information/"},{"text":"In-stock items ordered by 2PM EST Monday to Friday ship the same day, later orders the next business day. Carriers USPS, UPS, FedEx. 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