Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:X.XX.XX.X
Medium:X.XX.XX.X
Dry:X.XX.XX.X
Sport:X.XX.XX.X

Bowler ratings are from 1 to 10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR)

Note: Ratings are only available to our premium members.

General Info

Brand:
Name:QZ2
Reviewed:January 2011
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Coverstock Specs
Name:MOTIVator-Z
Type:Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:4000 Wet Sand / Power Gel Polish
Color:Black / Blue Pearl
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Core Specs
Name:NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.55
Diff:0.043
Int. Diff:0.000

For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.

The QZ2 is the third release in this series from Motiv. Just like the previous two, it uses the Quadfire core combined with the MOTIVator-Z cover. The difference between the three is how they are finished from the factory. This one comes with a 4000 polished finish while the QZ1 Purple came at 1000 polished and the QZ1 Red at 2000 polished. The differences in factory finishes give each their own distinct look on the lanes.

The QZ1 Purple matched up best with medium conditions while the QZ1 Red matched up best with medium-dry conditions. The new QZ2 matches up best with drier lane conditions. The easy length, combined with the strong arcing motion off the dry, matched up extremely well for all three of our testers. Our stronger layouts allowed each to play their

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