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Forge

1/14/2019 (Retired 12/9/2020)
4.9Read Reviews

The all new Forge™ is the strongest symmetrical ball ever created by MOTIV®.   Born from the fires of the Revolt™, the Forge™ is built for a smooth motion on medium-heavy oil conditions.  Creating impressive control and outstanding continuation, casual bowlers will love the massive hook potential and competitive bowlers will appreciate the control.

The brand new Detonator™ weight block provides a low RG and high differential to create easy revs and massive amounts of flare.  Reverb™ outer core material surrounds the new Detonator™ core to provide explosive hitting power.

One of the strongest covers ever developed by MOTIV®, Coercion™ HFS provides traction in the heaviest of oil, a smooth response to friction, and outstanding continuation.  The Forge™ is tuned with a 3000 Grit LSS finish to complement the motion created by Coercion HFS reactive technology.  

 

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Specifications

Length53
Backend73
Hook70
Flare Potential5"+
Weight BlockDetonator™ Symmetric
Cover StockCoercion™ HFS
Finish3000 Grit LSS
Weight Range12, 13, 14, 15, 16

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    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 69 reviews) Write A Review

  1. 09/29/2019
    Product Forge
    From Westland Michigan
    About Me PSO, senior bowler, league bowler
    Rating 5.0
    Forge a bond with higher scores!

    The Forge is a heavy rolling, smooth and predictable, really hard hitting ball. In heavier oil or when oil has been pushed to the back end, particularly by urethane, this ball really shines. The reliable shot shape, traction and continuous back end make this an easy ball to trust.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 09/29/2019
    Product Forge
    From Crystal River FL
    About Me I am a new bowler with average about 140
    Rating 5.0
    Motiv Forge

    My first custom ball I've had drilled and I have to say it's very very good. Before I got this ball my high score was 160 now my high score is 257. So, overall a very great ball and extremely aggressive.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 09/28/2019
    Product Forge
    From Naugatuck, CT
    Rating 5.0
    Crazy good

    This is the first out of the bag on all shots. Definitely an amazing benchmark ball. Motiv got it right on this combination of core and coverstock. Very aggressive but controlled out of the box. Amazing hitting power at all angles. Amazing product!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 09/28/2019
    Product Forge
    From Ravenna ohio
    Rating 5.0
    Great overall performance

    I just started bowling again this year and my dad strongly suggested I try the Forge. My second week at league I shot 671 with it, then last week I shot 725. This ball was just what I needed. I had it drilled to go a little longer than my Jackal, but with a strong backend motion. It is perfect for when my Jackal starts to burn up in the heads. I change to the Forge and throw the same line. Thank you Motiv you guys make the best equipment and it is the reason I only throw Motiv.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 09/28/2019
    Product Forge
    From Blandon pa
    About Me Threw first 300 with Motiv Tribal but I love this ball more, had a couple opportunities with it.
    Rating 5.0
    Excellent ball with great movement

    Love everything about this ball and it has increased my consistency and scores, very happy I bought this ball, extremely pleased.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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