Motiv Venom Shock Bowling Ball
Sold by BowlersMart (www.bowlersmart.com). $159.95 USD. In stock: 16LB, 15LB, 14LB, 13LB, 12LB. Checked 2026-10-15 21:14 UTC.
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Facts
- Brand: Motiv
- Category: Bowling Ball Deals > Bowling Balls > Bowling Brand > Bowling Deals
- Brand: Motiv
- Bowling Ball Core Shape: Symmetrical Core
- Bowling Ball Core Name: Motiv Gear Core
- Bowling Ball Coverstock Type: Reactive
- Bowling Ball Cover Name: Motiv Turmoil MFS (Medium Friction Solid) Reactive
- Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB): 2.48
- Differential: Diff (15LB): .034
- Flare Potential: 3 - 4 Inches
- Surface Finish: 4000 Grit
- Preferred Lane Conditions: Dry - Medium Oil
- Bowling Ball Color: Blue
- Ball Performance Level: Mid Performance Bowling Balls, Motiv Light to Medium Oil Bowling Balls
- LT Product Category: Bowling Balls
- Scent: None
- SKU: MOT-VEN-SHO
- Merchant record last changed: 2026-10-15 20:56 UTC
Variants
| Variant | SKU | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16LB | MOT-VEN-SHO-16 | $159.95 USD | In stock |
| 15LB | MOT-VEN-SHO-15 | $159.95 USD | In stock |
| 14LB | MOT-VEN-SHO-14 | $159.95 USD | In stock |
| 13LB | MOT-VEN-SHO-13 | $159.95 USD | In stock |
| 12LB | MOT-VEN-SHO-12 | $159.95 USD | In stock |
Description (merchant text, shortened)
The Benchmark That Defined a Brand
About the Venom Shock
Few balls have earned the loyalty the Motiv Venom Shock has. It is the cornerstone of Motiv's most popular family and one of the most trusted benchmark balls in the sport, the first ball out of the bag for league bowlers and tournament players who want a predictable, controllable read they can build an arsenal around. Like all of Motiv's high-performance equipment, it is proudly made in the U.S.A.
The Venom Shock pairs the symmetric Gear Core with Motiv's Turmoil MFS Solid Reactive coverstock at a 4000-grit LSS finish. The result is a smooth, continuous, mid-lane-reading motion for light to medium oil, strong enough to handle fresh house shots, controllable enough to repeat shot after shot.
Understanding the Motiv Gear Core and Motiv Turmoil MFS Solid Reactive
Motiv built the Venom Shock to be a benchmark. Specifically, the symmetric Gear Core revs up cleanly and reads the mid-lane with a smooth, continuous shape, while the Turmoil MFS (Medium Friction Solid) cover at a 4000-grit finish grabs the oil for controllable traction and keeps driving to the pocket. As a result, it delivers a predictable, repeatable read that makes it the reference piece the rest of your arsenal plays off of. The full per-weight specifications are listed below.
A Reliable Symmetric Benchmark Core
At the heart of the Venom Shock is the symmetric Gear Core, Motiv's benchmark weight block and a genuine workhorse. At 15 lb it measures RG 2.48 and a .034 differential, numbers that produce a smooth, controllable motion with medium flare. The Gear core revs up cleanly and reads the mid-lane predictably, the foundation of a true benchmark reaction.
That dependable, repeatable shape is exactly why the Gear core has powered the entire Venom family for years. As a symmetric core, it reads the lane the same way every shot, so the Venom Shock tells you what the lane is doing and lets you make a confident move. It is the reference all of your other equipment is measured against.
A Medium-Friction Solid for Controllable, Continuous Traction
The Venom Shock wraps that core in Motiv's Turmoil MFS Solid Reactive coverstock at a 4000-grit LSS finish. MFS stands for Medium Friction Solid: it grabs the mid-lane for real traction, but in a controllable, continuous way rather than an over-aggressive, jumpy one. The clean 4000-grit surface keeps the read smooth and even.
That balanced, medium-friction read is what makes the Venom Shock such a dependable benchmark on light to medium oil. It does not overreact or surprise you, it reads the lane honestly and drives through the pins. Leave it at the 4000-grit box finish for the classic Venom Shock motion, or adjust the surface at your pro shop for more or less traction as conditions change.
Venom Shock Specs
RG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.
Who This Ball Is Right For
Full text at the buy link above.
Shipping, returns, payment (BowlersMart)
- Shipping: 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.
- Processing and delivery: In-stock items ordered by 2PM EST Monday to Friday ship the same day, later orders the next business day. Carriers USPS, UPS, FedEx. Standard delivery 3 to 7 business days; expedited options at checkout.
- Returns: 60 days from delivery for US customers on new, unused items in original packaging, free prepaid return labels. Drilled bowling balls cannot be returned or exchanged. Shoes must have been tried on a clean, dry surface. Manufacturing defects and shipping damage go through the defect claim process.
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