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Symmetric Gear Core, Motiv’s reliable benchmark weight block Turmoil MFS (Medium Friction Solid) cover at a 4000-grit LSS finish The trusted benchmark for light to medium oil, made in the U.S.A.","specs":[{"key":"Brand","value":"Motiv"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Shape","value":"Symmetrical Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Name","value":"Motiv Gear Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Coverstock Type","value":"Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Cover Name","value":"Motiv Turmoil MFS (Medium Friction Solid) Reactive"},{"key":"Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB)","value":"2.48"},{"key":"Differential: Diff (15LB)","value":".034"},{"key":"Flare Potential","value":"3 - 4 Inches"},{"key":"Surface Finish","value":"4000 Grit"},{"key":"Preferred Lane Conditions","value":"Dry - Medium Oil"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Color","value":"Blue"},{"key":"Ball Performance Level","value":"Mid Performance Bowling Balls, Motiv Light to Medium Oil Bowling Balls"},{"key":"LT Product Category","value":"Bowling Balls"},{"key":"Scent","value":"None"}],"variants":[{"sku":"MOT-VEN-SHO-16","gtin":"652455303054","label":"16LB","price":159.95,"stock":5,"options":{"Ball Weight":"16LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95},{"sku":"MOT-VEN-SHO-15","gtin":"652455303047","label":"15LB","price":159.95,"stock":543,"options":{"Ball Weight":"15LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95},{"sku":"MOT-VEN-SHO-14","gtin":"652455303030","label":"14LB","price":159.95,"stock":14,"options":{"Ball Weight":"14LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95},{"sku":"MOT-VEN-SHO-13","gtin":"652455303023","label":"13LB","price":159.95,"stock":10,"options":{"Ball Weight":"13LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95},{"sku":"MOT-VEN-SHO-12","gtin":"652455303016","label":"12LB","price":159.95,"stock":6,"options":{"Ball Weight":"12LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":229.95}],"images":[{"alt":"motiv-venom-shock-700-new","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/motiv-venom-shock-700-new.jpg"},{"alt":"Motiv Venom Shock Bowling Ball","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/products-mtvbvspps_venom_shock_halfcut.png"},{"alt":"Motiv Venom Shock Bowling Ball","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/products-mtvbvspps_venom_shock_m.png"}],"release_date":null,"description":"The Benchmark That Defined a Brand\n\nAbout the Venom Shock\n\nFew 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nUnderstanding the Motiv Gear Core and Motiv Turmoil MFS Solid Reactive\n\nMotiv 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.\n\nA Reliable Symmetric Benchmark Core\n\nAt 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.\n\nThat 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.\n\nA Medium-Friction Solid for Controllable, Continuous Traction\n\nThe 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.\n\nThat 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.\n\nVenom Shock Specs\n\nRG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.\n\nWho This Ball Is Right For\n\n✓League Bowlers: The definitive benchmark, a smooth, controllable one-ball that reads light to medium house oil predictably\n\n✓Tournament Players: An honest, readable shape that tells you what the lane is doing as you build a line\n\n✓All Styles: Forgiving and controllable for strokers, with the continuous traction higher-rev players want\n\n✓Arsenal Builders: The reference piece every Motiv arsenal is built around, the ball you read the lane with\n\nGood to Know Before You Buy\n\n·Ships at a clean box finish: The 4000 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·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 Venom Shock Fits in Your Motiv Arsenal\n\nWhere It Fits in Your Arsenal\n\nIn the Motiv lineup, the Venom Shock is the benchmark, the ball you start with to read the lane and the reference every other piece plays off of. It handles light to medium oil with a smooth, controllable read, sitting below your stronger Jackal and Evoke traction balls and above your cleaner pearls. Its pearl siblings, the Hyper Venom and Venom Hysteria, add length and angle off the same Gear core.\n\nSurface Adjustments\n\nThe 4000-grit LSS finish is the classic Venom Shock surface. Take it down with a lower-grit pad for an earlier, stronger read on heavier oil, or polish it up for more length when the lanes dry. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nCoverstock Care\n\nWipe the Turmoil MFS cover with an approved reactive ball cleaner after every session, and deep clean it periodically. A solid cover absorbs oil, so keeping it clean preserves the honest, continuous read that made the Venom Shock a benchmark.\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 Venom Shock 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\n16 lbs\n2.48\n.031\n\n15 lbs\n2.48\n.034\n\n14 lbs\n2.52\n.029\n\n13 lbs\n2.58\n.023\n\n12 lbs\n2.65\n.016","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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