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Motiv Ascend Black Green Teal Pearl Bowling Ball
Original price was: $159.95.$99.95Current price is: $99.95.
What should I know about the Ascend?
Description
An Entry-Performance Pearl With Easy Length
About the Ascend
The Motiv Ascend is built to help newer and developing bowlers step up into reactive equipment. It pairs the symmetric Flux V2 Core with a clean pearl cover for an easy, controllable reaction with plenty of length, and it is offered in a range of vibrant colorways. Like all of Motiv’s equipment, it is made in the U.S.A.
The Ascend pairs that Flux V2 Core with Motiv’s Vitality Pearl Reactive coverstock at a 5500-grit polished finish. The high-RG symmetric core keeps flare low for a smooth, predictable motion, while the polished pearl cover conserves energy for easy length, an approachable, forgiving entry into performance bowling on dry to medium lanes.
Understanding the Motiv Flux V2 Core and Motiv Vitality Pearl Reactive
Motiv built the Ascend for easy, controllable length at an entry-performance level. Specifically, the symmetric Flux V2 Core has a high RG and a low differential, so it produces low flare and a smooth, predictable motion, while the Vitality Pearl cover at a 5500-grit polished finish conserves energy through the fronts for clean length. As a result, it is an approachable, forgiving reactive ball for dry to medium lanes, an easy step up from plastic. The per-weight specifications are listed below.
A High-RG Symmetric Core for Smooth, Low-Flare Length
At the heart of the Ascend is the symmetric Flux V2 Core. At 15 lb it measures a high RG of 2.59 with a low .023 differential, numbers that produce low flare and a smooth, controllable motion. The high RG helps the ball get down drier lanes, while the low differential keeps the reaction easy and predictable rather than sharp.
That smooth, forgiving shape is what makes the Ascend so approachable. As a symmetric core, it reads the lane the same way shot after shot, so it is an easy ball to control whether you are stepping into reactive equipment for the first time or want a clean, low-flare look on drier lanes.
A Polished Pearl Cover for Easy, Controllable Length
The Ascend wraps that core in Motiv’s Vitality Pearl Reactive coverstock at a 5500-grit polished finish. The pearl additive and polished surface conserve energy through the front of the lane, so the ball pushes cleanly through the heads and makes a smooth, controllable move at the breakpoint, ideal for dry to medium oil.
That easy length is what makes the Ascend a great first reactive ball. It gets down drier lanes without over-hooking, then finishes with a manageable, predictable backend. Leave it polished for the cleanest length, or take the surface down at your pro shop for an earlier read when there is a bit more oil.
Ascend Specs
RG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.
Who This Ball Is Right For
Good to Know Before You Buy
BowlersMart Tips: Where the Ascend Fits in Your Motiv Arsenal
Where It Fits in Your Arsenal
In the Motiv lineup, the Ascend is the approachable, entry-performance pearl for dry to medium oil. Where stronger reactive balls hook early on lighter volume, the Ascend pushes cleanly through the front of the lane with low flare, so it shines on drier conditions and makes an easy first step into performance bowling. It pairs naturally above a plastic spare ball and below your stronger reactive pieces.
Surface Adjustments
The 5500-grit polish gives the Ascend its cleanest length. Take the surface down with a lower-grit pad for an earlier read on a bit more oil, or re-polish to restore length. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.
Coverstock Care
Wipe the Vitality Pearl cover with an approved reactive ball cleaner after every session, and deep clean it periodically. Keeping the cover fresh preserves the clean length and smooth motion that make the Ascend so easy to throw.
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Shop With Confidence at BowlersMart
The Motiv Ascend 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.
Additional information
| Weight | 15 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 9 × 9 × 9 in |
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| Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB) | |
| Differential: Diff (15LB) | |
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| Ball Performance Level | Entry Level Novice Bowling Balls, Motiv Light Oil Bowling Balls |
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