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Motiv Venom Shock specs
The Motiv Venom Shock is a solid reactive ball with the Gear™ Symmetric core. Here are its published specs, how they compare with the other current balls in our table, and what the numbers mean on the lane.
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| Coverstock | Turmoil™ MFS Solid Reactive |
|---|---|
| Cover type | Solid reactive |
| Core (weight block) | Gear™ Symmetric |
| Core type | Symmetric |
| RG | 2.480 |
| Differential | 0.034 |
| Factory finish | 4000 Grit LSS |
| Flare potential (maker) | 3"+ |
| Maker's category | Light-Medium Oil |
| Weights | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 |
Numbers as Motiv publishes them, checked 21 October 2026. Published for a 15-pound ball. Drilling changes how a ball behaves, so a pro shop's layout matters as much as these numbers.
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What the numbers mean
RG 2.480. That is lower than 65% of the 134 current reactive and urethane balls in our table, so it sits on the low side. Storm says "a low RG ball will rev up quickly and roll smoothly."
Differential 0.034. Higher than 15% of the balls in our table. Storm says "a low differential ball tends to have a more predictable, controlled motion."
Solid reactive cover. Storm says solid covers are "particularly effective on fresh oil patterns," and bowling.com calls them best on heavier oil.
Symmetric core. Storm says symmetric balls have "RG values consistent across all axes" and a smooth, predictable roll.
USBC allows an RG from 2.447 to 2.813 inches and a differential of at most 0.060 inches (Equipment Specifications Manual, March 2026). Our ball spec table lists every current ball we track, and who makes bowling balls covers which company owns Motiv.
Balls with similar numbers
Same cover type, closest RG and differential in our table:
- DV8 Dark Side Curse: RG 2.480, differential 0.036
- Hammer Zero Mercy Tour: RG 2.469, differential 0.034
- Radical Intel Tour: RG 2.483, differential 0.032
- Storm Ion Pro Solid: RG 2.470, differential 0.035
Sources: Motiv product page; Storm, "Inside The Bowling Ball"; Storm, "The Coverstock"; bowling.com coverstock FAQ; USBC Equipment Specifications Manual.