The Motiv Venom Panic is the newest addition to the Venom line. This ball uses a new coverstock that is cleaner through the front of the lane than the Venom Shock on medium volume patterns. Like the Shock, it uses Motiv’s symmetrical Gear core design.

We had the best reaction with the Panic on our medium test pattern. Our testers were easily able to get to the pocket playing near their comfort zones. Stroker played just left of the second arrow, getting his ball to around the seven board at the breakpoint. Tweener was able to stay firm with his speed with this ball, which is when he is at his best. He was about an arrow deeper than Stroker, feeding it to the ...