The Venom Shock – a name synonymous with the prowess of EJ Tackett, a titan of the bowling world. And what better way to honor his legendary 2023 Player of the Year season than with a ball bearing his name? Enter the Venom ExJ, a powerhouse of a ball is poised to dominate the lanes like never before, delivering unmatched strength and control when it matters most!
The original Venom Shock's Turmoil coverstock remains a timeless choice for those medium-dry lanes, but there are times when you need to kick it up a notch on fresher or slicker surfaces. Enter the Turmoil MXC Solid Reactive coverstock, harnessing technology from the Evoke and Forge Flare but on a more subdued cover base. With the Duramax additive sealing the deal, the Venom ExJ promises to seamlessly integrate into your lineup, offering a significant upgrade from the Venom Shock or standing tall as your benchmark ball.
The Gear Core has long been the gold standard for low rg / low differential cores. Its versatility and unwavering performance set it leagues apart from its counterparts. Now, with the Venom ExJ, we're taking the same core that powered the Venom Shock and Hyper Venom and pairing it with a significantly stronger coverstock. Bowlers can now confidently wield Venoms in even more situations, unleashing their full potential on the lanes.
Prepare to unleash the full force of EJ Tackett's legacy with the Venom ExJ. It's time to step onto the lanes and rewrite the history books!
When to use
Speed Dominant: Bowlers with a great deal of speed relative to their rev rate will find the Venom ExJ useful likely in the place where most balanced bowlers use the Venom Shock. The earlier and smoother coverstock will allow speed dominant bowlers to throw a Venom when the Venom Shock would be too clean or weak.
Balanced: For balanced bowlers the Venom ExJ is a benchmark ball, offering a smooth and controllable motion on medium-dry to medium-heavy conditions. The greatest distinction between the Venom Shock and the ExJ Venom is that the ExJ is earlier and smoother, making it easier to use as a benchmark but less suited for creating steep angles.
Rev Dominant: Crankers will use the Venom ExJ on heavier oil fresh patterns. The traction in the oil along with the fast spinning and stable Gear core makes the Venom ExJ great for rev dominant players to use this one more than any previous Venom.
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| Ball | Brand | Comparison Grade | Coverstock | Factory Finish | Core | RG | Diff | MB Diff | US/Overseas Release | Discontinued | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venom ExJ |
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Turmoil MXCSolid Reactive | 2000 LSS | GearSymmetric | 2.480 | 0.034 | |||||
| Rattler |
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A- | S. H. A. R. P.Solid Reactive | 500/1500/4000 Siaair Micro Pad | RattlerSymmetric | 2.480 | 0.035 | ||||
| Venom Shock |
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A- | Turmoil MFS (Medium Friction Solid)Solid Reactive | 4000 LSS | GearSymmetric | 2.480 | 0.034 | ||||
| Bonus |
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A- | Forged SolidSolid Reactive | 500/2000 Siaair Micro Pad | BonusSymmetric | 2.487 | 0.030 | ||||
| Intel |
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A- | Ai-25Solid Reactive | 500/1000/2000 Siaair Micro Pad | IntelSymmetric | 2.483 | 0.035 | ||||
| XPonent |
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A- | Reserve Blend 701 SolidSolid Reactive | 4000 Abralon | Shrapnel 2.0Symmetric | 2.480 | 0.042 | ||||
| Venom Strike |
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A- | Atomix ArcSolid Reactive | 3000 Sanded | GearSymmetric | 2.480 | 0.034 | ||||
| X |
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B+ | S57 SolidSolid Reactive | NEAT A 2500 Grit | PodSymmetric | 2.490 | 0.035 | ||||
| Black Venom |
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B+ | Leverage MFSSolid Reactive | 4000 LSS | Gear APGAsymmetric | 2.470 | 0.036 | 0.013 | |||
| Sensor Solid |
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B+ | MR-6 SolidSolid Reactive | 500/2000 Siaair Micro Pad | RegulatorSymmetric | 2.490 | 0.034 | ||||
| Rekker Extreme |
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B+ | E7.5 SolidSolid Reactive | 1500 Sanded | Powder KegSymmetric | 2.468 | 0.040 | ||||
| Eruption Pro Blue |
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B+ | Bend-It SolidSolid Reactive | 500/1000 Abralon, Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish | Modified ResurgenceSymmetric | 2.500 | 0.036 | ||||
| X2 |
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B+ | S59 SolidSolid Reactive | 2000 Abralon | PodSymmetric | 2.490 | 0.035 | ||||
| Shim Rekker |
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B | ME6Solid Reactive | 1500 Sanded | Powder KegSymmetric | 2.468 | 0.040 | ||||
| Kinetic Obsidian |
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B | DR-7 SolidSolid Reactive | 500/2000 Abralon | Modified KineticAsymmetric | 2.490 | 0.038 | 0.005 | |||
| Venom Recoil |
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B | Coercion MFS (Medium Friction Solid)Solid Reactive | 4000 LSS | Gear APGAsymmetric | 2.470 | 0.036 | 0.013 | |||
| Hyped Solid |
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B | VTC SolidSolid Reactive | 3000 Abralon | HypedSymmetric | 2.520 | 0.036 | ||||
| Eruption Pro |
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B | CR300 (Clean Reaction 300)Solid Reactive | 500/500/500 Abralon, 1500 Abranet, Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish | Modified ResurgenceSymmetric | 2.500 | 0.036 | ||||
| Heat X-Treme |
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B | QR-5 SolidSolid Reactive | 500/2000 Abralon | Modified Tri-CoreSymmetric | 2.500 | 0.038 | ||||
| Effect Tour |
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B | TourV3 SolidSolid Reactive | 500/1500 Siaair Micro Pad | Huntsman TourAsymmetric | 2.472 | 0.036 | 0.012 | |||
| Sun Storm Limited Edition |
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B | SPEC SolidSolid Reactive | 4k Fast | C3 Centripetal ControlSymmetric | 2.490 | 0.029 | ||||
| Kinetic Ruby |
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B | QR-6 SolidSolid Reactive | 500/2000 Abralon | Modified KineticAsymmetric | 2.490 | 0.038 | 0.005 | |||
| GT1 |
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B | MOTIVat-RSolid Reactive | 4000 Wet Sand, Power Gel Polish | Gear DriveSymmetric | 2.470 | 0.032 | ||||
| 505C2 |
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B | Gen MCSolid Reactive | 800/1000/2000 Abralon, Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish | Modified KineticAsymmetric | 2.490 | 0.038 | 0.005 | |||
| Rebel Solid |
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B | NBT SolidSolid Reactive | 500/2000 Abralon | RebelSymmetric | 2.480 | 0.044 |

