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. 10/15/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From Westland, MI
    About Me Motiv Staffer
    Rating 5.0
    Motiv Forge Fire Review:

    The Forge Fire is Motiv’s new Medium/Heavy end ball. I loved the original Forge, so I was super excited for this release. The Fire features the new Infusion Hybrid cover stock wrapped around the Detonator core. For me it reads the mid lane sooner then the OG Forge but doesn’t over react and still keeps a strong continuation through the pins. I used a stronger layout on the new Fire, using a 4.5" pin layout. My layout helped the ball keep a strong smoother reaction overall without being crazy off the spot. The cover stock also helps it retain the extra energy through the pins. Overall if you like bigger symmetrical pieces or are looking for a big Hybrid piece, this is the ball to go to!

    Motiv Staffer
    Sean Mackie

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 10/14/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From Peru, Indiana
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    This ball is Fuego!!

    The Forge Fire is the newest ball to the Motiv line. It features the Detonator core, from the original Forge, coupled with the cover from the Ripcord. This ball is the perfect slot in my bag between my Jackal Ghost and Venom Recoil! When the conditions call for something cleaner than a solid ball, this Forge Fire is the perfect ball for the job! I find myself using this ball when I feel “trapped” and I need an out, my first look is to the Forge Fire! This ball, for me, sees the mids just right with enough pop downlane to hit like a freight train!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 10/14/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From MINNESOTA
    About Me Youth Bowler 2x State youth champion of Minnesota
    Rating 3.0
    Looking to update my arsenal

    I’ve been using the Trident and Trident Abyss for the past year, and have fell in love with Motiv products and would love to be a continued customer.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 10/14/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From West Helena, Ar
    Rating 4.0
    Forge Fire

    My first ball I bought was a Motiv Primal Fear, and I love it. I am looking forward to trying this new Forge out.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 10/11/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From San Francisco, CA
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    Bring on the FIRE!

    The Motiv Forge Fire is the newest addition to the Motiv line. It features the Detonator core from the original Forge, and comes with the Infusion hybrid coverstock from the Ripcord. Both the Forge and Ripcord have been essential balls in my bag and have gotten lots of use in both leagues and tournaments. When I heard about the Forge Fire, I couldn’t be happier. I drilled mine with the pin above the bridge, which is the same layout I have on both my Forge and Ripcord.

    Off the press, the Forge Fire was exactly what I was looking for. The Forge Fire gives me that additional length and pop off the backend when my OG Forge rolls up too early, but gives me less over under when the conditions have more oil when compared to the Ripcord. I was about 3 boards left off my OG Forge line, and about 6 boards left off my Ripcord. During my video shoot at a different house, the Forge Fire and OG Forge were a little closer, but after a few games I saw the OG Forge lose some energy as the lanes burned up. This will be a great ball for those looking for a ball to bridge the gap between balls like the Forge and Ripcord. I used mine in league and have been able to stick with it all 3 games with a few adjustments inside.

    Adam Yoshii
    Motiv Bowling and Vise Inserts Staff
    Just Bowling Pro Shop

    I would recommend this to a friend

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