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. 09/27/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From Alabama
    About Me I only buy Motiv
    Rating 5.0
    All the bowling balls are great

    I have so many balls. I try to get one every time you release them.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 09/27/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From Columbia, SC
    Rating 5.0
    Forge Fire

    This ball hits sooo hard! The best ball in my bag by far!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 09/26/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From North Babylon, NY
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    A Strong Angular Symmetrical

    The new Forge Fire not only looks like fire, but it reacts like fire going down the lane. This ball is not only strong for a symmetrical, but it is also pretty angular creating a great ball for many bowlers. Compared to the Forge, the Forge Fire is a little cleaner in the front part of the lane but creates a lot more angular movement in the back part of the lane while still being able to control the midlane well. This ball can be used on a wide ray of oil patterns but is overall a better ball on the heavier oil patterns. As a tournament bowler, the heavy volume patterns call for this type of ball when the lanes start to break down. This ball gives a very similar shape to balls such as the Jackal Ghost and Trident Abyss while the cores symmetry allows it to be more controllable overall. To anyone who loves the Forge, Jackal Ghost or Trident Abyss, this is a must for your bag.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 09/25/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From Bismarck, ND
    About Me Motiv Regional Staff Member
    Rating 5.0
    Absolute FIRE!!

    This release from Motiv has to find a way into your bag. One of the most versatile balls I have thrown to date from Motiv. The Infusion Hybrid Reactive cover stock is a perfect compliment to the original Forge. When the Forge is a little to early, this new Forge Fire is absolutely the ball to go to in order to get that extra push through the front part of the lane. I personally like how the new Forge Fire allows you to play multiple parts of the lane without giving up continuation through the pin deck. This new Forge Fire will more often than not be the first ball out of my bag at every tournament this year. A simply great benchmark ball. Motiv has shown once again that they continue to push the boundaries of the industry with this piece and it is ABSOLUTE FIRE!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 09/24/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From Belleville, MI
    Rating 5.0
    Make It Hot!

    Wow. The Forge Fire surprised me right out of the box. While this ball cosmetically looks incredible and is so cool to watch go down the lane, the performance matches it perfectly. The Detonator core has provided this ball with a lot of power and a lot of pick up in the middle lane for me. The Infusion Hybrid coverstock gives it that pop in the back end. I've thrown this ball on a 44ft Sport Shot and and on a 41 foot house pattern. I've had a lot of confidence while throwing this because I know when I miss into the oil, it has stored enough power to still carry the 10 pin. When missing out, the ball has responded very strong off the friction and made the recovery. I personally feel like this big revving core with the quick coverstock has given me a lot more miss room than I've seen in the past. If you want to set fire and light up your scores, the Forge Fire is for you!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dtFHuOwIO4&t=7s

    D.J. Rose
    Motiv Staffer

    I would recommend this to a friend

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