{"merchant":{"slug":"bowlersmart","name":"BowlersMart","domain":"www.bowlersmart.com"},"id":"1015879","sku":"MOT-CRIM-ONY","gtin":null,"name":"Motiv Jackal Onyx Bowling Ball","brand":"Motiv","categories":[{"name":"Asymmetrical Core Bowling Balls","slug":"asymmetrical-core-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Balls","slug":"bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Balls for Two-Handed Bowlers","slug":"two-handed-bowling-balls"},{"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":"Solid Reactive Bowling Balls","slug":"solid-reactive-bowling-balls"}],"buy_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/product/motiv-jackal-onyx-bowling-ball/","pages":{"html":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/motiv-jackal-onyx-bowling-ball","md":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/motiv-jackal-onyx-bowling-ball.md","json":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/motiv-jackal-onyx-bowling-ball.json"},"price":{"min":219.95,"max":219.95,"currency":"USD"},"availability":"instock","checked_at":"2026-10-15T19:04:39.652326+00:00","source_updated_at":"2026-10-15T17:25:33+00:00","summary":"What should I know about the Jackal Onyx? Asymmetric Predator V2 Core, low RG and strong differential for massive flare Leverage HXC Solid cover at a coarse 1000-grit LSS finish for the earliest read The most aggressive heavy-oil piece in the Jackal line","specs":[{"key":"Brand","value":"Motiv"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Shape","value":"Asymmetrical Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Name","value":"Motiv Predator V2 Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Coverstock Type","value":"Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Cover Name","value":"Motiv Leverage HXC Reactive"},{"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":"5 - 6 Inches"},{"key":"Surface Finish","value":"1000 Grit"},{"key":"Preferred Lane Conditions","value":"Heavy Oil"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Color","value":"Black, Red"},{"key":"Ball Performance Level","value":"High Performance Bowling Balls, Motiv Heavy Oil Bowling Balls"},{"key":"Scent","value":"None"},{"key":"Release Date","value":"January 2025"}],"variants":[{"sku":"TLMTVBJKOYX16","gtin":"652455324929","label":"16LB","price":219.95,"stock":13,"options":{"Ball Weight":"16LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95},{"sku":"TLMTVBJKOYX15","gtin":"652455324912","label":"15LB","price":219.95,"stock":41,"options":{"Ball Weight":"15LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95},{"sku":"TLMTVBJKOYX14","gtin":"652455324905","label":"14LB","price":219.95,"stock":27,"options":{"Ball Weight":"14LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95},{"sku":"TLMTVBJKOYX13","gtin":"652455324899","label":"13LB","price":219.95,"stock":15,"options":{"Ball Weight":"13LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95},{"sku":"TLMTVBJKOYX12","gtin":"652455324882","label":"12LB","price":219.95,"stock":15,"options":{"Ball Weight":"12LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95}],"images":[{"alt":"Motiv Jackal Onyx Bowling Ball","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Motiv-Jackal-Onyx-Bowling-Ball.png"},{"alt":"Motiv Jackal Onyx Bowling Ball Core","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Motiv-Jackal-Onyx-Bowling-Ball-Core.png"}],"release_date":"January 2025","description":"The Most Aggressive Surface in the Jackal Line\n\nAbout the Jackal Onyx\n\nThe Motiv Jackal Onyx is the Jackal line at its most aggressive. It takes the same heavy-oil Predator V2 Core that powers the Jackal Ghost and pairs it with a strong solid cover at a coarse 1000-grit surface, built to dig into the heaviest, freshest volume of oil and read early. Like all of Motiv's high-performance equipment, it is made in the U.S.A.\n\nThe Jackal Onyx pairs that asymmetric Predator V2 Core with Motiv's Leverage HXC Solid Reactive coverstock at a 1000-grit LSS finish. The low-RG, high-flare core revs hard, while the coarse, sanded surface grabs the lane the instant it touches down, the strongest early read in the Jackal family.\n\nUnderstanding the Motiv Predator V2 Core and Motiv Leverage HXC Solid Reactive\n\nMotiv built the Jackal Onyx for the heaviest, freshest oil. Specifically, the asymmetric Predator V2 Core has a low RG and a strong differential, so it revs early and flares hard, while the Leverage HXC Solid cover at a coarse 1000-grit finish creates maximum surface friction for the earliest possible read. As a result, it controls flooded patterns that overwhelm cleaner equipment and keeps driving through the pins. The full per-weight specifications are listed below.\n\nA Low-RG, High-Flare Asymmetric Built to Rev and Drive\n\nAt the heart of the Jackal Onyx is the asymmetric Predator V2 Core, the same engine that powers the Jackal Ghost. At 15 lb it measures a low RG of 2.47, a strong .054 differential, and a .015 intermediate differential, numbers that produce heavy flare and a strong, continuous motion. The low RG and high differential make it easy to rev and quick to read the midlane.\n\nOn the Jackal Onyx, that strong core is paired with the most aggressive surface in the line, so its heavy flare reads even earlier. With a flare potential of 7 inches or more, it drives hard and continuously through the pins. Because it is asymmetric, layout has a strong influence on the reaction, so your pro shop can tune the pin and intermediate differential to your game.\n\nA Strong Solid Cover at a Coarse 1000-Grit Surface for the Earliest Read\n\nThe Jackal Onyx wraps that core in Motiv's Leverage HXC Solid Reactive coverstock at a coarse 1000-grit LSS finish. The low grit creates maximum surface friction, so the ball grabs the lane the instant it touches down and reads earlier than any other Jackal, exactly what the heaviest, freshest oil demands.\n\nThat aggressive early read is what sets the Jackal Onyx apart from the cleaner Jackal Ghost. The coarse surface and strong Leverage solid cover combine for relentless traction on flooded lanes. Leave it at the 1000-grit box surface for maximum bite, or smooth it up at your pro shop for a slightly later, cleaner read when the volume drops.\n\nJackal Onyx Specs\n\nRG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.\n\nWho This Ball Is Right For\n\n✓Tournament Players: The earliest-reading Jackal for flooded, fresh oil, the ball you reach for when the lane is at its heaviest\n\n✓Higher-Rev Bowlers: The low-RG Predator V2 core and coarse surface reward revs with massive early flare and continuous drive\n\n✓Heavy-Oil Specialists: Maximum surface friction for the highest volumes, where even strong polished equipment skids too far\n\n✓Arsenal Builders: The most aggressive surface in the Jackal line, the early-read partner to the box-cleaner Jackal Ghost\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 sanded for traction: The 1000 Grit LSS finish is built to grip in oil. Polish it for more length when the volume drops.\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 Onyx Fits in Your Motiv Arsenal\n\nWhere It Fits in Your Arsenal\n\nIn the Motiv lineup, the Jackal Onyx is the earliest-reading, most aggressive heavy-oil piece. Where the Jackal Ghost reads strong at a cleaner 3000-grit box finish, the 1000-grit Onyx grabs even earlier for the most flooded patterns. It sits at the very top of the arsenal for fresh, heavy oil, and you step down from it to the Ghost, the Venom line, and your pearls as the lanes transition.\n\nSurface Adjustments\n\nThe coarse 1000-grit LSS finish is built for the earliest, strongest read. Smooth it up with a higher-grit pad for a slightly later read as the volume drops, or refresh the 1000-grit surface to restore maximum bite. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nCoverstock Care\n\nWipe the Leverage HXC cover with an approved reactive ball cleaner after every session, and deep clean it periodically. A coarse, strong solid absorbs oil fast, so keeping it clean preserves the relentless traction that defines the Jackal Onyx.\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 Onyx 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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