- Trident

First Impressions
The Motiv Trident comes in an intriguing mix of black, blue and silver. It is driven by the asymmetric Turbulent core, which shows a 2.49 RG, a 0.054 differential and a 0.017 intermediate differential. The coverstock is Coercion HVS (High Volume Solid), finished at 3000 grit LSS (Laser Scan Sanded). These specs mark the Trident as an outright heavy-oil ball. The rough solid cover combined with the strong asymmetric core should let the ball build massive traction even in large amounts of oil and generate a continuous, strong motion.
Comparison
Compared to the Motiv Jackal Ghost, the Trident offers a slightly smoother surface (3000 LSS vs. 2000 LSS), which gives it a fraction more length through the heads without compromising the hook on heavy oil. Against the Storm Phaze II, a benchmark solid, the Trident's asymmetric core produces a noticeably sharper change of direction at the breakpoint. Once the transition sets in and more friction develops on the lane, the Trident is often too strong because of its cover and burns up its energy too early. In direct comparison to pearl balls, however, it offers the stability needed to avoid slipping unexpectedly on fresh boards.
On the Lanes
The Motiv Trident is built for demanding lane conditions with extremely heavy oil. It lets you play steep angles across the boards without having to worry that the ball will miss its way back to the pocket. The strong asymmetric core should keep enough backend reaction in the ball to produce outstanding carry. Once the oil pattern breaks down and the lane gets drier, though, the Trident forces you into extremely deep lines and loses effectiveness. It is the perfect tool for the first ball on freshly oiled tournament patterns.