Item Number: MTVBFGFIR

Forge Fire

10/16/2019 (Retired 8/2/2021)
4.9Read Reviews

The new Forge™ Fire brings the heat to the medium-heavy oil Forge™ line.   Featuring the new Infusion™ Hybrid Reactive coverstock, the Forge™ Fire has a much faster response to friction than the original Forge™.  This eye popping low rg/high differential symmetrical piece is a must have for people looking to stand out and strike!

The Infusion™ coverstock, previously used on the RipCord is an incredibly angular hybrid shell.  Bowlers reported creating more angle with the Ripcord™ than any ball previously manufactured by MOTIV® Bowling.  Now, we are offering this shell with a much lower radius of gyration and a substantially higher differential using the Detonator™ core.  The combination of an angular cover with a fast-spinning, high differential core is a ball that can create angle in high concentrations of oil. 

Bowlers who are speed dominant will be able to use the Forge™ Fire to create angle when friction begins to develop.  This larger core in the Forge Fire allows speed dominant bowlers to see the shapes that other players have with high rg cores. Rev dominant players who like to create angle will be able to do so with this ball earlier in the block or on higher concentrations of oil than they can normally use fast responding coverstocks due to the added traction from high flare and control of a low RG core.  Balanced bowlers can expect the Forge™ Fire to perform best on medium-heavy oil patterns when they need to create angle, but cannot “ball down” into truly skid/flip bowling balls.

 

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Specifications

Length73
Backend83
Hook65
Flare Potential5"+
Weight BlockDetonator™ Symmetric
Cover StockInfusion™ Hybrid Reactive
Finish4000 Grit LSS
Weight Range12, 13, 14, 15, 16
  • 16

    Radius of Gyration 2.47Max Differential .054
  • 15

    Radius of Gyration 2.47Max Differential .055
  • 14

    Radius of Gyration 2.49Max Differential .054
  • 13

    Radius of Gyration 2.55Max Differential .045
  • 12

    Radius of Gyration 2.62Max Differential .032

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  1. 10/22/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From Albany, New York
    Rating 5.0
    This ball is money in your hand

    This ball is simply amazing. I can use it on any and all conditions and the scores show. I’ve shot 790, 804 and 878 for 3 game sets. I have several people who’ve seen me throw this ball and went to the pro shops to order one for themselves.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 10/22/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From Highland Park, MI
    About Me Veteran
    Rating 5.0
    Forge Fire Great Ball

    This baby is by far a new move for Motiv. It's been a while since I have seen a ball like this. I think this is a good game changer for the second, third game.

    MYK

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 10/21/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From Auburn,GA
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    Get fired up!

    So I received my Forge Fire a few weeks ago and I've got a few thoughts on it.
    First, let me say this a nice compliment to my original red Forge. This ball has a hybrid cover and just feels very different than the original Forge. I know they have the same guys(same core) but that cover really makes the ball feel very different.
    For me, I drilled both of my Forge series balls the same way 60*5*30. The OG Forge was very strong but smooth and it didn't have much down lane change of direction. But was a great compliment to the Trident Abyss and the Jackals.
    What makes the Forge Fire seem so different is the shape down the lane for me. You can see this ball slowing down and picking up the mid lane but really wants to change direction with authority. It's not the most angular ball that Motiv makes but for a super low RG ball with lots of Diff it's a bit different from the norm that you might expect from Motiv.

    On a side note, the colors are fantastic in person! Looks amazing going down the lane, looks like a literal fireball


    Specs PAP 4 over 1/2 Up
    Tilt 15degree
    Axis Rotation 60

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 10/20/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From St. Louis, MO
    About Me Motiv Staffer
    Rating 5.0
    Drill it WEAK

    The new Forge™ Fire brings the heat to the medium-heavy oil Forge™ line. Featuring the new Infusion™ Hybrid Reactive coverstock, the Forge™ Fire has a much faster response to friction than the original Forge™. This eye popping, low rg/high differential, symmetrical piece is a must have for people looking to stand out and strike!

    I’ve drilled two of these, one being stronger (5”x35) and a second one being weaker (6”x35). For me, the stronger one sees the lane too fast for a house shot, and I find it being a much better option when polished. On a sport shot, it’s very good for straighter angles. Even at 5”, it flares a ton.

    The second one rolls absolutely amazing on just about everything I’ve thrown it on. I can swing it and it gets back from the dry, or stay straighter on higher volume shots, and it’s probably become one of the most versatile balls in my bag, and takes to every surface I’ve tried very well. It now has a tendency to be the first ball out of my bag if there’s oil. My takeaway from this is: DRILL IT WEAK.

    Jamison Peyton
    Motiv Staffer

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 10/20/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From Plainfield, IL
    About Me Typical House Bowler
    Rating 5.0
    Polished Forge Fire Review

    Adding another Forge Fire review because I just picked up my second Forge Fire, drilled the same as my first but polished. This is now my favorite ball. On our drier house shot the polished Forge Fire goes cleanly through the heads without skidding past the break point then makes a very efficient dive into the pocket. Although I typically hate reviews that center on scores I got comfortable with this ball right away and shot 276 my first set. Highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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