Gerald Trzecki Mar 7, 2023
Have yet to receive the ball..(Motif Black Venom)
united states
Quick delivery.
East-Flanders,belgium
Justin Mooney Mar 10, 2023
This ball is the ball we have been needing forever! This Black Venom is very predictable, controllable, and is the benchmark ball everyone has to have! This Leverage MFS cover reads the midlane very well, is very strong, smooth, and continuous! And adding the Gear APG core with it with its low diff but extra strength makes this one killer combination! You are going to want one of these!
Layout - 5x4x3 Vector layout (translates to 45x5x50 Dual Angle)
PAP - 5 1/8 Over
1 5/16 Up
Justin Mooney | MOTIV Staff
united states
Great ball.
Michigan ,united states
I bought this ball for my boyfriend. He finally got to try it out yesterday and loved it!
Ohio,united states
Carrie Biertzer-Bolster Apr 12, 2023
Amazing mystery Motiv Black Venom has arrived! Done got drilled and haven't give it a try! Too excited to try it out and comparing with my Motiv Blue Coral to see which it is the best! Thank you for shipping it out a day before the Release Day!
Oregon,united states
Jeremy Roush Apr 12, 2023
Still learning the ball a bit, but it's been a nice addition to my bag
united states
Willie Rivera Apr 21, 2023
Great product
united states
Amanda Fergerson Apr 16, 2023
I love it
Montana,united states
Kennard McDonald Apr 16, 2023
Love this ball! I increased scores after each game in league.
united states
Christopher Spence Apr 19, 2023
Awesome ball. I also bought the ambush. same cover stock. both great balls.
united states
Anthony Evans Apr 1, 2023
The Venom Recoil and Blue Coral Venom have been absolute staples in the MOTIV line for predictable shapes, one just being earlier and round, and the other being cleaner and boomier downlane. Since the Recoil has been discontinued, we have absolutely been missing that earlier and round alternative shape to the Venom Shock. Well the Black Venom absolutely fills that spot, and more. The Black Venom takes what the Recoil did great, and takes it to the next level. The new Leverage series of coverstock allows the Black Venom to dig just as hard as the Recoil but shape more overall increasing the balls versatility. Having a ball in the line that not only is predictable but also has tons of hook potential is fantastic and opens the door for any and every type of player to capitalize on this amazing piece. Go get one today!
MOTIV Staff
united states
Andre Brewster Apr 21, 2023
Amazing ball !!!
Ohio ,united states
Chefal Jackson Apr 9, 2023
Can’t wait to get it on the lane!
united states
BROADY MOORER JR Apr 29, 2023
Customer service has been Great on exchanging my order. I truly appreciate your patience and services. BowlersMart is my go to for bowling equipment!! Thank You
Illinois,united states
Matthew Hutchins Apr 29, 2023
I have approx 21 games with this ball and haven’t shot anything under 200 love the consistency of the ball motion very excited to use at nationals.
Alabama ,united states
Chris Christison Apr 11, 2023
Very happy with this ball
united states
I thought it would hook more like my other ball the terminator, but it took me a while to get used to it and find the pocket,
united states
I love the smooth jump off the spot,this ball rolls with
united states
Michael Meadows May 2, 2023
Everything was good
united states
Arthur Padilla May 9, 2023
I have 3 hammers and this ball has a better break than my Obsession and my Black Widow Pearl White. I know open with the venom as it has a great back end break. Then the Black widow for spares. Great ball for tournament. Easy to adjust on heavy oiled lanes.
united states
Joshua Loveless May 14, 2023
My new favorite ball!
united states
Michael Marsh May 15, 2023
Good product
Delaware ,united states
Excellent Service, Great Ball! My consistency has improved with this ball. First day out I bowled 8 games, 180,203,178,202,179,197,204,178 My average is a 172 so this was an improvement as well as more consistent than usual
united states
Mitchell Finn May 5, 2023
I was curious to see what the Black Venom would accomplish on the lanes. I really like the versatility of the APG Gear core and was excited to see that wrapped up in the same cover stock as the Jackal Ambush.
So far, this ball has been my go-to control piece in the bag. It is smooth and consistent and goes through the pins so well. When I can't get a good read on the lanes, I grab the Black Venom, and know exactly what it is going to do for me.
I would highly recommend this one, as it is an insanely good complement to many of the other balls Motiv has to offer.
united states
Justin Johnson May 23, 2023
10/10
ga,united states
Joseph Delapaz May 26, 2023
13lb ball was for my son. He's just having trouble controlling the backend. A little too flippy for him otherwise it is a good deal.
New York,united states
Melissa Ramos Jun 17, 2023
I love this ball. I immediately noticed a ten to twenty pin difference each game. Spins very nice.
united states
Awesome product and fast delivery
united states
Is this a good ball for a left-hander
united states
Austin Willis Jul 18, 2023
Ball looks great, great birthday gift
united states
Marvin c Carroll Aug 21, 2023
Love it
united states
I bought it cause of its back end ability and alll it does is leave 8-9 counts
I ever have it drilled for max hook
Brian TERWILLEGER Aug 17, 2023
It's perfect
united states
Leonardo Avila Oct 24, 2023
Best ball on the site.
united states
Jason Katzenberger Oct 14, 2023
Awesome
united states
Ultramegafast Oct 29, 2023
The ball came on time to my tournament and it's so nice !!!!!
Angelo Rawles Dec 10, 2023
Love this ball, it's my first Motiv ball and i love this Asym, I can play extremely left as a right handed player on the dry and get this back to the pocket nicely. This will be my transition or league 3rd game ball.
CA,united states
Andrew Barkey Jan 10, 2024
Great deal on a good ball, my first one
united states
Katherine Meadows Jan 1, 2024
My boyfriend has been wanting this ball for some time, I surprised him for our one year anniversary. Due to his work schedule he hasn't been able to use it but we are going bowling this week and I hope it's everything he thought it'd be and more. Thanks again Bowlersmart!
united states
SHERRENE SWAYNEY Mar 10, 2024
Love this ball! It's a steal!
united states
I’m impressed how this ball hits the pins. Amazing ball, one of my favorites
Michael Lazarus Apr 20, 2024
As always, great prices, great customer service.
united states
I’m a two handed bowler and use this as my primary/benchmark ball in leagues. There’s a level of predictability and comfort with this ball that I’ve rarely found in recent memory. Plus it just looks cool.
This is an excellent ball for the fresh and transition. It is a cheap version of the brand-new Storm Ion that they are hyping up. It is a reasonably strong ball with a good amount of back-end motion for being such low diff. This ball can hook from the five-board to the pocket in high-friction houses. It can be used second after a stronger asymm or later in higher volume scenarios, depending on your rev rate. This is a very versatile ball that many bowlers can match up with. Another thing is that this ball, when it hits the pocket, is loud!! It'll make you feel like EJ Tackett when it hits the pins.
Carmine Fuoco Jun 20, 2024
Great ball got here a day early just in time to be drilled for league and hasn’t disappointed
New York ,united states
thomas brazzell Jul 4, 2024
A nice solid ball for my collection of venom bowling balls.
united states
Shipped fast!
Ca,united states
Great ball
Hawaii ,united states
Ball: 13 lb 4 oz, Pin 3.7", 4000 grit LSS out of box then polished, layout 58 x 3.5 x 53. Me: PAP 4.5 left 1 7/8 up, speed 10-20 mph clocked at the pins, low to medium rev, left-handed. I was extremely excited to get my first Motiv ball, and the PSO thought that the Venom Black was the perfect introduction. When I saw the ball on the shelf, I agreed. I have a weight restriction for permanent damage to my fingers, hand, wrist, and forearm, so I repeatedly asked for a 12 lb ball. The PSO felt he knew more than my doctors, and put me in a 13 lb, drilling the fingers only partially deep to keep even more weight in the ball. I tried absolutely everything I could think of to get this ball to work and nothing helped. I took the surface to 1500, 2k, 3k, and 4k. I tried the whole left side of the lane and every hand position I could come up with. I was ready to sell this ball and switch brands entirely. As a last resort, I took it back to 4k and then polished it. There was a definite difference in control, so I moved around the lane, landing on the 3rd dot on the right and throwing between the 3rd and 4th arrows on the left. Suddenly I had a spot that I could work in! I went from a 98 average to 195. I didn't buy this to polish it. I think the layout of 3.5 was a huge mistake on the PSO's part. It should have been 4.5. But now I have a ball that I can keep and enjoy rather than hate.
Marlon Bradley Aug 31, 2024
Fast shipping. Great product.
united states
Robert Grinnell Sep 22, 2024
I bought it for my son for his 30th birthday on Halloween and he doesn't know about it yet.
MI,united states
Donald Martin Sep 9, 2024
This ball is amazing
united states
Brendan Bierch Oct 9, 2024
An excellent medium/dry lane ball.
Ma,united states
I bowl Venom Shock, Evoke, Dynasty Pride, Hyper Venom, Sub Zero and the Supra but this Black Venom is unbelievable. It simply knocks down more pins on good pocket shots and bad shots alike. I hit several high on the head and even Brooklyn that knocked out all ten. Those were bad throws on my end of course but the forgiveness is absolutely amazing!! Pocket shots exploded like no other ball im rolling. Hooks as good as any Motiv high hooking ball. The backend is incredible as it gains speed around the corner!! Sold!!! I will be bowling this in league. It just clicked with me as the first ball since i came back this year to bowling. Confidence through the roof!!!
Jonathan Chambers Dec 8, 2024
Great price good ball for all lane conditions
FL,united states
Great ball
NC,United States
DeAndre Jones Jan 5, 2025
Love this ball very smooth and cut hard
united states
This was my first bowling ball and I love it!!
AZ,united states
Jeffrey Vang Feb 16, 2025
Great ball
Wi,united states
Great ball, great company great service, fair price. Will shop with them again
Michigan ,united states
Rickey Jordan Apr 11, 2025
Great ball...
Ca.,united states
Best bowling ball I ever had
united states
Frederick Hampton Jul 10, 2025
I purchased this ball in hopes of completing my league competition bag. So far it has not disappointed me.
This order is not on my profile nor rewards list.
united states
was not available local, nice asymmetrical ball, great back end, pocket carry
Washington,united states
Great product! Use it all the time when I bowl with my son as we play almost every day
united states
anthony quinn deloach Oct 21, 2025
I really like this ball, it helps me understand the importance of keep my speed up.
co,united states
Rob Randazzo Nov 11, 2025
Good ball
MI ,united states
Maze Van Dyck Nov 24, 2025
Our son had his eye on this, but couldn't afford it right now. It's his Christmas gift
united states
Jason Albertson Dec 16, 2025
Love the ball
Louisiana ,united states
Really enjoying this ball.
NC,united states
Stan Collins Jan 14, 2026
Awesome ball, great price, and arrived surprisingly quickly!
Arizona,united states
First time using Bowlersmart. I will be using this site exclusively starting now. Amazing quality.
korea, republic of
Aaron Criblez Feb 21, 2026
Awesome
united states
