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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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Reviews 4.9 (Based on 82 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 12/15/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From Dublin ireland
    About Me 56 years old been bowling leagues since I was 15
    Rating 5.0
    Forge Fire

    I got my my Forge fire 3 weeks ago. Straight out of box after getting drilled I shot 300 with 745 series. Next week shot 675 averaging 236 with the Forge Fire. Fantastic ball.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 12/09/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From St. Louis, Missouri
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    This ball is FIRE

    Wow! When I first drilled and threw this ball I saw a similar shape to that I loved growing up as a kid. This ball gets down the lane and has a nice snap motion to the pocket. I can always play deep inside and swing it out to the friction and know it'll snap right back into the pocket. This is the first ball out of my bag in league and it just never seizes to amaze me!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 12/09/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From Waunakee Wisconsin
    About Me High school bowler
    Rating 5.0
    Keeps up with my ball speed

    This ball keeps up with my ball speed great. For this being a hybrid ball, I wasn't sure how it would fit in my arsenal and this ball has helped me improve so much since I've gotten it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 12/09/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From Clayton, NC
    Rating 5.0
    Forge Fire

    The Motiv Forge Fire features the Detonator weight block previously found in the original Forge. They wrapped this core with the Infusion Hybrid and finished the cover at 4000 grit LSS. The Fire really revs hard, but does not lose energy as it comes off the back of the pattern. The cover allows this ball to retain some “pop” as you open your angles up. I have found that the Fire at 2000 grit is very useful in early games when you need something to pick up and still have some energy once it gets to the pin deck. For house shots, I prefer the Fire with some lane shine as it allows the ball stay clean in the fronts on medium house shots and still carry the dreaded corner as the night goes on.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 12/02/2019
    Product Forge Fire
    From Tinley Park, IL
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    Wow

    Wow is the only way I can describe this ball. I have had it for a while and it has become a favorite and a staple in my bag. This hybrid version of the infusion cover stock loves to see friction but it’s also great on the fresh. This is what makes this ball great for my game. I am able to keep this ball in my hands longer. I will definitely have a few more of these as time goes on.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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