MOTIV® Shadow Tank™

Even Greater Control Emerges from the Shadows

The Shadow Tank™ isn’t just another ball—it’s a weapon. Built from years of relentless MCP (Microcell Polymer) innovation, this is the smoothest, most controllable MCP ball MOTIV® has ever produced. With a hardness rating over 78, the Shadow Tank delivers urethane-like control without compromise, making it the ultimate solution for taming over/under reactions and tricky conditions.

At its heart, the Flux core (2.57 RG / .015 Diff) pairs perfectly with the new Frixion M7 Pearl MCP coverstock enhanced with Duramax Additive Technology, creating a unique combination of earlier read, slower response, and maximum predictability. This allows the cover to do the heavy lifting while keeping motion deliberate, smooth, and tournament-ready. The Shadow Tank is built for control, consistency, and confidence when it matters most.

When to Use

• Speed Dominant Bowlers:
  Use the Shadow Tank when there’s too much wet/dry on the lane or on shorter oil patterns. Thanks to the Duramax additive, surface adjustments hold longer, providing reliable control when stronger balls become too jumpy.

• Balanced Bowlers:
  Ideal for exceedingly difficult patterns and fresh oil, especially on short to moderate length conditions where shallow angles and control are critical.

• Rev Dominant Bowlers:
  The Shadow Tank shines brightest here—when higher rev rates create too much down-lane motion. Its low-diff core and slow oil absorption provide unmatched pattern control, keeping you in play longer.

Tech Specs

• Coverstock: Frixion M7 Pearl MCP w/ Duramax Additive

• Core: Flux™ Core (2.57 RG / .015 Diff)

• Finish: 1000 Grit LSS

• Hardness: 78+

• Recommended Lane Conditions: Short to medium oil, high friction, or challenging patterns

• Reaction: Smooth, controllable, urethane-like motion