Motiv Primal Scream Bowling Ball

The Primal Scream is an exceptional piece of bowling equipment. It features a modified version of the original Impulse core dubbed "Impulse V2." The RG has been slightly lowered from 2.60 to 2.55. The coverstock is a solid version of Whiplash, which is also used on the 2CRUEL. My Scream is layed out 50 x 6 x 40. I honeslty haven't changed the surface. I just use Power Gel Clean and every 6-12 games I clean it with a 4000 grit pad. It always seems to read the lane the right way for me. I haven't had trouble with it being squirty at the breakpoint which is neat for me with my faster ball speed. I really see this piece being an asset for me on the medium tour patterns such as Viper, Chameleon, and Scorpion. This piece is becoming my quintessential benchmark ball replacing my Sigma Tour. I consider the Primal Scream to be a high friction production with a moderately fast response to friction. I would also like to add that the Sigma Hybrid is very similar in terms of friction production, but is significantly smoother than the Primal Scream. -Darren Andretta, MOTIV/Vise Inserts Regional Staff

I have my Primal Scream drilled 65x5x45 with a P3 hole and factory finish 4000 sanded. Rev rate:300 Speed 17mph Rotation 40 to 60 Tilt 10 PAP 4 7/8 right & 1 1/4 up MOTIV’s newest release “Primal Scream” definitely is an eye catcher! Good color combination of black/green with the orange highlights. The Primal Scream features MOTIV’s newest cover technology the “Whiplash solid reactive” cover. This is a solid reactive cover which differs from the Whiplash hybrid reactive cover on the 2Cruel. I drilled mine up for a THS pattern and got exactly what I was looking for. I found that I had to transition quicker with this ball from the high volume track area due to how strong this ball comes off the friction. I have found though that I can just start inside more and the Primal Scream creates plenty of entry angle for me to get the corners out no matter how deep I go. This has actually allowed me to start on a part of the lane with a lot less traffic therefore allowing me to only have to make minor adjustments throughout the night and eliminating the major mistakes I would see when I fell behind the transition move. Another great piece from MOTIV!! Mike Yost MOTIV Staff www.MOTIVbowling.com

Primal Scream Description: The Primal Scream is the third generation Primal and allows for the most overall hook potential in the line. The Primal Scream shares the same Whiplash coverstock as the recently released 2 Cruel, except that it is a solid version of the Whiplash coverstock, instead of a hybrid. Both, the 2 Cruel and Primal Scream also share the same 4000 wet sanded out of box finish. The Core in the Primal Scream is a modified version of the Primal Impulse core. Reaction: The Scream changes direction faster than any of MOTIV’s previously releases. This ball is designed to create steep entry angles, so for those who feel that they don’t see natural big backend this ball will provide! This ball is best suited on medium conditions with the potential to really open the lane up. For many, this will be the first ball out of the bag because of the ability to start and finish with it! Comparisons: I experimented with polish over the box finish of the Primal Scream and 2 Cruel and the Scream was cleaner and stronger at the breakpoint. After some surface adjustments I preferred the polish over the box surface as I felt it gave me the full potential of the intended purpose of the ball. With my Primal Scream polished I can see it filling a void and getting a lot of use when my Sigma Tour is lacking length or too smooth. My Primal Impulse tended to be too clean to use regularly and although it had recovery it is not near the recovery and torque the Primal Scream provides. Summary: This ball allows MOTIV to have a very well rounded lineup. The Primal Scream combines predictability and angularity. This one wasn’t designed for one condition or bowler style, everyone will find the Primal Scream beneficial! YouTube Video: http://youtu.be/q_0Crw50mbo MOTIV Staff Member Mike Magolan