While the cover has changed on each ball in the Raptor and Jackal lines the Predator core has remained the same producing a legal RG Differential of. The problem with this is that the Predator core in question has been approved 3 prior times with no issues from the USBC in the Motiv Raptor, Motiv Raptor Talon, and Motiv Raptor P7. 2014 while the Jackal Carnage was approved for use in late Dec. The Jackal had been approved for competition in Sept. Both balls were originally approved based on test balls submitted by Motiv.

USBC testing showed a significant percentage of the Jackal and Jackal Carnage, both produced by Motiv, exceeded the maximum 0.060' differential radius of gyration standard specification during spot checks of bowling balls in the field. The revocation comes after USBC determined that the Jackal and Jackal Carnage balls do not comply with current specifications and requirements in the USBC Equipment Specifications and Certifications Manual.

The United States Bowling Congress has revoked approval of two Motiv brand bowling balls and removed them from the list of balls approved for competition effective today, March 15, 2016.

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