Brunswick Defender vs. Motiv Hyper Venom vs. Motiv Venom Shock

Compare the specs of the Brunswick Defender, Motiv Hyper Venom, and Motiv Venom Shock side by side in the ball comparison table below. To view the full bowling ball review for one of these balls, click the ball name link in the table below.

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Brand	Brunswick	Motiv	Motiv
Ball Name	Defender	Hyper Venom	Venom Shock
Cover Name	ACT 3.0 Solid	Propulsion MXR Pearl Reactive	Turmoil MFS
Cover Type	Reactive Solid	Reactive Pearl	Reactive Solid
Box Finish	500 / 2000 SiaAir	5500 Grit LSP	4000 Grit Sanded
Color	Navy / Purple / Sky	Hot Pink Pearl	Purple / Purple Solid
Core Name	Portal X	Gear	Gear
Core Type	Asymmetrical	Symmetrical	Symmetrical
RG	2.473	2.48	2.48
Total Diff.	0.054	0.034	0.034
Int. Diff.	0.015	0.000	0.000
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