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Introducing the Black Venom™, a bold upgrade to the already incredible Venom™ line. This uncompromising new addition takes the Turmoil™ cover formulation from the highly decorated Venom™ Shock and gives it even bigger teeth with the new Turmoil™ MXC cover. Pairing this strong, solid cover with the Gear™ APG asymmetric core creates earlier read and more traction when attacking light-medium oil lane conditions.
The Turmoil™ cover formulation found on the Venom™ Shock has been the gold standard for benchmark performance since the Venom™ Shock’s release nine years ago. However, increasing oil volumes over the years has made the Venom™ Shock appear more angular in the opinion of most bowlers. The upgraded Turmoil™ MXC cover increases bite and provides the Black Venom™ with increased traction in the oil and a smoother motion on the lane.
The Gear™ APG core found in the Black Venom™ is a uniquely low RG / low differential asymmetric core. Originally developed to combat the loss of weight holes in sanctioned play, the Gear™ APG provides performance beyond its price point and versatility in drilling that allows bowlers to create many shapes with just one core.
WHEN TO USE:
Speed Dominant Bowlers - For bowlers who have always wanted a Venom™, but the previous releases have been too weak or condition specific, the Black Venom™ is ideal. The Black Venom™ is a modern adaptation of the original Venom™ Shock, meaning that it is now stronger and smoother. This should make the Black Venom™ the perfect Venom™ for people too speed dominant for its predecessors.
Balanced Bowlers - Bowlers with balanced speed to rev rate ratios will find incredible versatility from the Black Venom™. As in the Venom™ Shock, the real magic in the Black Venom™ is the ability to use it on a multitude of conditions and from shallow to steep angles.
Rev Dominant Bowlers - The Black Venom™ is the ideal benchmark ball for a rev dominant bowler. All bowlers need a ball to use as a lane reader that is right in the middle of their arsenal and can be used on most conditions. The moderate strength Turmoil™ MXC paired with such a low differential (.036) in the Gear™ APG is perfect for Rev Dominant bowlers.
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A | Coercion MFS (Medium Friction Solid)Solid Reactive | Gear APGAsymmetric | 2.470 | 0.036 | 0.013 | ||
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A- | Coercion MFH (Medium Friction Hybrid)Hybrid Reactive | Gear APGAsymmetric | 2.470 | 0.036 | 0.013 | ||
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B+ | Turmoil MFS (Medium Friction Solid)Solid Reactive | GearSymmetric | 2.480 | 0.034 | |||
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B+ | TourTrax SolidSolid Reactive | Rondure TourAsymmetric | 2.470 | 0.026 | 0.010 | ||
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Kinetic Ruby | ![]() |
B | QR-6 SolidSolid Reactive | Modified KineticAsymmetric | 2.490 | 0.038 | 0.005 | ||
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B | New Era SolidSolid Reactive | Resurgence (2007 - 2019)Symmetric | 2.460 | 0.043 | |||
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Blue Moon | ![]() |
B | GPS Navigational ATXSolid Reactive | SG 19.5Asymmetric | 2.520 | 0.039 | 0.015 | ||
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B | MOTIVat-RSolid Reactive | Gear DriveSymmetric | 2.470 | 0.032 | |||
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B | Ai-25Solid Reactive | Intel SymmetricSymmetric | 2.483 | 0.035 | |||
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B | Coercion HFS (High Friction Solid)Solid Reactive | SigmaSymmetric | 2.470 | 0.047 | |||
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