One of the longest running MOTIV® product lines, the Tanks are the premiere bowling balls for control on the harshest conditions. The latest addition to this legendary line is the Purple Tank™.
The Tank™ series changed forever with the introduction of Microcell Polymer technology. While Microcell Polymer (MCP) is now recognized as the solution for the ball motion gap between reactive resin and urethane, MCP does not replace urethane completely. With that in mind, MOTIV® has been in pursuit of a truly special urethane cover stock that provides adequate traction on modern lane surfaces conditioned with the high volume, high viscosity oil patterns competitive bowlers see so regularly.
Now, MOTIV® is unveiling the brand new Purple Solid Urethane cover stock. It builds on the technology of Microcell Polymer, but it eliminates the oil absorption that causes MCP covers to shape down lane. This new cover allows the Purple Tank™ to display incredible control along with the aggressive traction seen from previous MCP balls like the Tank™ Blitz. It is ready to dominate when true urethane is needed in battle.
To boost the control factor, the Flux™ core is employed on the Purple Tank™ to lower the track flare potential. Previously used in the Desert Tank™, the Flux™ core is the proven solution for wet/dry conditions when the bowler needs to use shallow angles.
When to Use
Urethane bowling balls are now a staple for use on difficult oil patterns, short oil sport conditions, and for rev dominant bowlers seeking control when resin is just too much. The Purple Tank™ is prepared for battle on all these conditions because it displays outstanding traction in the mid-lane with the control down-lane that only urethane can provide.
Purple Solid Urethane Coverstock
Flux Core
The Flux weight block has a higher RG to delay ball reaction and create the length needed on light oil patterns. It also has a very low differential to minimize track flare and provide ball motion control at the backend of the lane.
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Ball | Brand | Comparison Grade | Coverstock | Factory Finish | Core | RG | Diff | MB Diff | US/Overseas Release | Discontinued | |
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Purple Tank | Purple Solid UrethaneUrethane Solid | 1000 LSS | FluxSymmetric | 2.570 | 0.015 | ||||||
Tank Yellowjacket | A- | Frixion M5 Solid MCPMicrocell Polymer | 1000 LSS | FluxSymmetric | 2.570 | 0.015 | |||||
Desert Tank | A- | Frixion+Microcell Polymer | 2000 LSS | FluxSymmetric | 2.570 | 0.015 | |||||
Tank Rampage Pearl | B+ | Frixion M6 Pearl MCPMicrocell Polymer | 1000 LSS | Gear V2Symmetric | 2.550 | 0.020 | |||||
Pitch Purple | B | Rev-Controll Solid UrethaneUrethane Solid | 1000 Abralon | CapacitorSymmetric | 2.570 | 0.022 | |||||
Sumo Black | B | Sumo UrethaneUrethane Solid | 320 Wet Sand | Sumo 2-PieceSymmetric | 2.550 | 0.015 | |||||
Black Rhino Pro | B | Rhino Pro UrethaneUrethane Solid | 320 Wet Sand | Rhino Pro 2-PieceSymmetric | 2.550 | 0.015 | |||||
Blue Tank | B | Frixion M3 Pearl MCPMicrocell Polymer | 1000 LSS | Halogen V2Symmetric | 2.590 | 0.023 | |||||
Tank Rampage | B | AlchemyUrethane Hybrid | 3000 LSS | Gear V2Symmetric | 2.550 | 0.020 | |||||
Pitch Black | B- | Controll Solid UrethaneUrethane Solid | 1000 Abralon | CapacitorSymmetric | 2.570 | 0.022 | |||||
SKILL 3.02 | B- | PBA SKILL 3.02 UrethaneUrethane Pearl | Polished | SKILL 2-PieceSymmetric | 2.580 | 0.009 | |||||
U-Motion | B- | Solid UrethaneUrethane Solid | 500, 1000 Siaair Micro Pad | U-MotionSymmetric | 2.596 | 0.020 | |||||
Combat Tank | B- | AlchemyUrethane Hybrid | 3000 LSS | ReconSymmetric | 2.590 | 0.025 | |||||
Thrill (various colors) | B- | Agility XP (Striking Precision)Solid Reactive | 5500 LSP | FluxSymmetric | 2.570 | 0.015 | |||||
NU Blue Hammer | C+ | Not Urethane (Hammer)Not Urethane | 500/1000 Siaair Micro Pad | LED (w/ reactive coverstock)Symmetric | 2.586 | 0.027 | |||||
Zen/U | C+ | S35 Urethane+ SolidUrethane Solid | 1000 Abralon | Meditate LDSymmetric | 2.560 | 0.027 | |||||
Pitch Blue | C+ | Controll Plus Pearl UrethaneUrethane Pearl | 2000 Abralon | CapacitorSymmetric | 2.570 | 0.022 | |||||
Black Urethane | C+ | UrethaneUrethane Solid | 500 Abralon | LEDSymmetric | 2.650 | 0.015 | |||||
Honey Badger Urethane | C+ | S20 Solid UrethaneUrethane Solid | 1000 Abralon | GrapnelAsymmetric | 2.570 | 0.041 | 0.008 | ||||
Ride | C+ | Reactor HybridHybrid Reactive | 1500 Polished | CruiserSymmetric | 2.580 | 0.021 | |||||
Top Thrill Hybrid | C+ | Turmoil XP2 HybridHybrid Reactive | 5500 LSP | Halogen V2Symmetric | 2.590 | 0.023 | |||||
Twist | C | R-16Pearl Reactive | 500 Siaair, Crown Factory Compound, Crown Factory Polish | Twist Low DiffSymmetric | 2.591 | 0.018 | |||||
Pathogen Plague | C | GPS Navigational UrethaneUrethane Solid | 1000 Abralon | New Era 139 (2.54 RG)Symmetric | 2.540 | 0.032 | |||||
Fast Pitch | C | Controll XL Solid UrethaneUrethane Solid | 1000 Abralon | Tour BlockSymmetric | 2.610 | 0.030 | |||||
Black Pearl Urethane | C | Urethane Pearl 78DUrethane Pearl | 500 Siaair Micro Pad | LEDSymmetric | 2.650 | 0.015 |