- Revolt Uprising

First Impressions
Released in June 2022, the Motiv Revolt Uprising is a Limited Edition that makes many Motiv fans' hearts beat faster, since it marks the return of the popular Revolt series. Visually, the ball comes in an unmistakable "Solid Orange" that stands out immediately on the lane and looks aggressive thanks to the matte finish. Inside works the legendary Vanquish Core. At 15 lbs, this symmetrical weight block carries a low RG of 2.47 and an extremely high differential of 0.056. Those numbers promise very early revving and enormous flare potential. This proven engine is paired with the new Helix MXC Solid Reactive coverstock. This cover is a further development of the shell used on the Revolt Havoc, adapted to modern oil volumes. The ball ships with a coarse 2000 grit LSS finish, which means it is built for maximum traction in oil.
Comparison
Compared to the historic Motiv Revolt Havoc, the Uprising feels a bit stronger in the pocket thanks to the new MXC formulation (similar to the technology in the Forge Flare) and converts energy into pin action more efficiently. Drawing the comparison to the market leader in this segment, the Storm Phaze II, the Revolt Uprising shows similar characteristics: both are early-rolling, symmetrical solids. However, with its higher differential (0.056 vs. 0.051 on the Phaze II), the Revolt Uprising has the potential to generate even more hook on the lane and to feel more dynamic in its rotation. Against an asymmetrical heavyweight like the Motiv Jackal Legacy, the Uprising is rounder and smoother at the breakpoint, but offers enough overall strength to be played on similar amounts of oil when the Jackal reacts too angular.
On the Lanes
The Motiv Revolt Uprising is a classic "traction" ball for medium-heavy to heavy oil. It is the first choice on fresh sport patterns or very oily house league lanes, to control the heads and prevent the ball from sliding out. Thanks to the low RG value and the coarse surface, it reads the lane extremely early, which makes it very stable and minimizes the over/under risk. It is excellent if you throw the ball fast and need help getting it to start up in time. As soon as the heads dry up, though, or the transition sets in, the ball will likely lose too much energy and burn up. At that point you should switch to a polished hybrid or pearl.