- Trident Horizon

First Impressions
The Motiv Trident Horizon shows up in a striking color combination of blue pearl, navy solid and pink elements, which not only looks good but also offers practical advantages for watching your rotation. Utilizing a hybrid edition of Coercion™ MXC cover technology, the Trident™ Horizon exudes strength, power, and incredible versatility. Technically, Motiv uses the proven asymmetric Sidewinder core with a radius of gyration of 2.52, max differential .049, int. differential .013. The ball ships with a 4000 grit LSS finish, which allows an optimal balance between traction and length. The Coercion MXC Hybrid Reactive coverstock combines the strengths of pearl and solid technology and should both grab in the oil and provide controlled length.
Comparison
The Trident Horizon joins the Trident Nemesis to carry on the Trident banner in the current Motiv lineup, with both balls sharing the Sidewinder Asymmetric core shape. The Horizon uses the Coercion MXC Hybrid coverstock at a 4000 grit sanded box finish. The changes in coverstock and box finish allow the Trident Horizon to hook more than the Trident Nemesis, giving the Jackal line a run for its money on medium volume patterns. In direct comparison to the Motiv Jackal Legacy, the Horizon shows a better reaction on this pattern than with the Jackal Legacy, along with an earlier read than he had with the Trident Nemesis. While the coverstock is in the same family as the Jackal Legacy and the Forge Flare, this ball is significantly cleaner and quicker. The ball thus positions itself between the more aggressive Jackal models and the pearl-heavy Trident Nemesis and offers a versatile alternative for medium lane conditions.
On the Lanes
This combination offers power and versatility in medium-heavy oil conditions. The Trident Horizon is especially suited to you if you're looking for a ball with a strong backend reaction without losing control in the heads. To maximize continuation, the Trident Horizon utilizes the versatile asymmetric Sidewinder core. Featuring a higher RG and lower intermediate differential, it clears the front of the lane much easier than the more powerful solid balls for heavier oil volumes and retains energy to provide ferocious continuation. The higher RG number allows the ball to work even on more direct lines, while the moderate intermediate differential provides controllable angle. This ball easily glides through the front of the lane, and flows easily down the lane and just wreaks havoc on the back end and destroys the pins. The ball effortlessly makes a back end move without losing energy. Both rev-dominant and speed-dominant players should benefit from the versatility, and the ball also offers some margin for error, showing carry potential on shots missed both in and out.