{"merchant":{"slug":"bowlersmart","name":"BowlersMart","domain":"www.bowlersmart.com"},"id":"1486048","sku":"MTVBJKGV2","gtin":null,"name":"Motiv Jackal Ghost V2 Bowling Ball","brand":"Motiv","categories":[{"name":"Asymmetrical Core Bowling Balls","slug":"asymmetrical-core-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Ball Add-Ons","slug":"ball-add-ons"},{"name":"Bowling Balls","slug":"bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Balls for Two-Handed Bowlers","slug":"two-handed-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Brand","slug":"brands"},{"name":"Heavy Oil Bowling Balls","slug":"heavy-oil-bowling-balls"},{"name":"High Performance Bowling Balls","slug":"high-performance-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Motiv","slug":"motiv"},{"name":"Motiv Bowling Balls","slug":"motiv-bowling-balls"},{"name":"MRP/MAP","slug":"mrp-map"},{"name":"Pre-Orders / New Releases","slug":"new-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Solid Reactive Bowling Balls","slug":"solid-reactive-bowling-balls"}],"buy_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/product/motiv-jackal-ghost-v2-bowling-ball/","pages":{"html":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/motiv-jackal-ghost-v2-bowling-ball","md":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/motiv-jackal-ghost-v2-bowling-ball.md","json":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/motiv-jackal-ghost-v2-bowling-ball.json"},"price":{"min":219.95,"max":219.95,"currency":"USD"},"availability":"instock","checked_at":"2026-10-18T09:53:03.004406+00:00","source_updated_at":"2026-10-18T09:08:05+00:00","summary":"What should I know about the Jackal Ghost V2? •Untouched asymmetric Predator V2 Core, low RG and a massive .054 differential for heavy flare •Evolved Leverage HFS Reactive solid cover at a 3000 grit LSS finish, engineered for modern oil •The reborn heavy-oil benchmark asymmetric, made in the U.S.A.","specs":[{"key":"Brand","value":"Motiv"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Coverstock Type","value":"Solid Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Cover Name","value":"Motiv Leverage HFS Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Shape","value":"Asymmetrical Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Name","value":"Motiv Predator V2 Core"},{"key":"Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB)","value":"2.47"},{"key":"Differential: Diff (15LB)","value":".054"},{"key":"Mass Bias Strength","value":".015"},{"key":"Flare Potential","value":"4 - 5 Inches"},{"key":"Surface Finish","value":"3000 Grit LSS"},{"key":"Preferred Lane Conditions","value":"Heavy Oil, Medium - Heavy Oil"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Color","value":"Black, Purple"},{"key":"Ball Performance Level","value":"High Performance Bowling Balls, Motiv Heavy Oil Bowling Balls"},{"key":"Scent","value":"None"},{"key":"Release Date","value":"August 2026"}],"variants":[{"sku":"MTVBJKGV2-16","gtin":"652455331064","label":"16LB","price":219.95,"stock":486,"options":{"Ball Weight":"16LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95},{"sku":"MTVBJKGV2-15","gtin":"652455331057","label":"15LB","price":219.95,"stock":361,"options":{"Ball Weight":"15LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95},{"sku":"MTVBJKGV2-14","gtin":"652455331040","label":"14LB","price":219.95,"stock":438,"options":{"Ball Weight":"14LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95},{"sku":"MTVBJKGV2-13","gtin":"652455331033","label":"13LB","price":219.95,"stock":493,"options":{"Ball Weight":"13LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95},{"sku":"MTVBJKGV2-12","gtin":"652455331026","label":"12LB","price":219.95,"stock":497,"options":{"Ball Weight":"12LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95}],"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 Jackal Ghost V2 Bowling Ball","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/motiv-jackal-ghost-v2-bowling-ball.webp"},{"alt":"Motiv Predator V2 Core in the Jackal Ghost V2","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/motiv-jackal-ghost-v2-core.webp"}],"release_date":"August 2026","description":"The Reborn Heavy-Oil Benchmark Asymmetric\n\nAbout the Jackal Ghost V2\n\nSome legends are never replaced, they are reborn. The Motiv Jackal Ghost became one of the most trusted heavy oil balls in the sport and the longest running asymmetric in the bowling industry, and after nearly ten years it is getting an upgrade. The Jackal Ghost V2 keeps the untouched, dominant Predator V2 Core and pairs it with a stronger, enhanced Leverage HFS Reactive solid cover built to combat modern oil conditions. Like all of Motiv's high performance equipment, it is made in the U.S.A.\n\nThe mission was simple: build a Jackal that rolls in 2026 the way the original rolled in January of 2017. The original Jackal Ghost eventually became too clean for today's heavier oil, so the V2 fixes that with new cover technology while keeping the legendary benchmark heavy oil motion that made the Jackal famous. It reads earlier and stronger than the original, with the same consistent, strong arc down the lane.\n\nUnderstanding the Motiv Predator V2 Core and Motiv Leverage HFS Reactive\n\nMotiv built the Jackal Ghost V2 for the heaviest oil. Specifically, the asymmetric Predator V2 core has a low RG and a massive differential, so it revs early and flares hard with a continuous, driving motion, while the evolved Leverage HFS Reactive solid cover at a 3000 grit LSS finish grips the front and mid lane for relentless traction. As a result, it controls the volume that overwhelms weaker equipment and keeps driving through the pins. The full per-weight specifications are listed below.\n\nThe Untouched, Dominant Asymmetric Engine of the Jackal\n\nAt the heart of the Jackal Ghost V2 is the asymmetric Predator V2 Core, carried over untouched from the original Jackal Ghost. When you have one of the most dominant asymmetric cores ever created, proven at the highest level of competition for nearly a decade, you do not mess with it. At 15 lb it measures a low RG of 2.47, a massive .054 differential, and a .015 intermediate differential, numbers that produce heavy flare and a strong, continuous motion. The low RG and loads of differential make it easy to rev and quick to read the mid lane, exactly what a heavy oil asymmetric needs.\n\nThat strong, early revving shape is what makes the Jackal Ghost V2 such a force on volume. The asymmetric core drives hard and continuously through the pins rather than rolling out, generating the heavy flare needed to clear the heaviest oil. Because it is asymmetric, the Predator V2 core has a defined preferred spin axis, so layout has a strong influence on the reaction, and your pro shop can tune the pin and intermediate differential to your game.\n\nA Stronger, Evolved Solid Cover Engineered for Modern Oil\n\nThe upgrade in the Jackal Ghost V2 comes entirely from new cover technology. Motiv wraps the untouched Predator V2 core in an evolved Leverage HFS Reactive solid coverstock, engineered specifically for modern oil volumes. It is a high friction solid that grips the front and mid lane early and hard, delivering the traction needed to handle the heaviest oil, then drives continuously through the pins.\n\nThe original Jackal Ghost eventually became too clean for today's heavier conditions. The Leverage HFS cover fixes that without losing the legendary benchmark heavy oil motion that made the Jackal famous. It reads earlier and stronger than the original cover while keeping the same consistent, strong arc down the lane. Leave it at the 3000 grit LSS box surface for strong, controllable traction, take it lower for even more bite on the heaviest oil, or polish it up at your pro shop for a cleaner read when the volume drops.\n\nJackal Ghost V2 Specs\n\nRG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.\n\nWho This Ball Is Right For\n\n✓Speed-Dominant Players: Earlier and stronger than the original Jackal Ghost, a great step up from the Jackal Onyx with more length and down-lane motion\n\n✓Balanced Players: A versatile benchmark asym you can dial across many patterns with simple surface adjustments\n\n✓Rev-Dominant Bowlers: As strong an asym as most bags need, cleaner and more continuous than the biggest cores so it does not burn up\n\n✓Tournament Players: An early-reading benchmark for the heaviest oil, the first ball out of the bag on fresh, oily patterns\n\nGood to Know Before You Buy\n\n·Strong, aggressive motion: This is a high-flare piece built for traction. If you want a controlled, lower-hook reaction, a lower-differential ball will suit you better.\n\n·Ships at a clean box finish: The 3000 Grit LSS finish is a smooth, sanded surface that still gets down the lane. Take it lower for an earlier read on heavier oil, or polish it up for more length.\n\n·Asymmetric layout sensitivity: Layout choices shift the reaction more than on a symmetric ball. Match the pin and mass bias to your game with 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 Jackal Ghost V2 Fits in Your Motiv Arsenal\n\nWhere It Fits in Your Arsenal\n\nIn the Motiv lineup, the Jackal Ghost V2 is a heavy oil power piece, one of the strongest, highest-flaring balls in the bag. It attacks the freshest, heaviest volume with an early, strong read, then drives through the pins. It sits at the very top of the arsenal, the ball you open with on a fresh, oily pattern and step down from to the Jackal Onyx, then the Venom line and your pearls as the lanes transition.\n\nSurface Adjustments\n\nThe 3000 grit LSS finish gives the Jackal Ghost V2 strong, controllable traction out of the box. Take it lower for more bite on the heaviest oil, or polish it up for a cleaner, longer read when the volume drops. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nCoverstock Care\n\nThe Leverage HFS solid cover is a strong absorber and pulls oil out of the lane quickly. Wipe the Jackal Ghost V2 down after every set and deep clean it periodically to preserve the exceptional early traction that defines 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 Jackal Ghost V2 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\nMass Bias\n\n16 lbs\n2.48\n.047\n.013\n\n15 lbs\n2.47\n.054\n.015\n\n14 lbs\n2.51\n.049\n.014\n\n13 lbs\n2.57\n.040\n.011\n\n12 lbs\n2.64\n.030\n.010","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. 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