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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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  1. 09/25/2019
    Product Forge
    From Fort Myers, FL
    About Me Motiv 4 life!
    Rating 5.0
    Forge

    Just like every Motiv ball I have thrown I love. Each one has its own characteristics. But when the Forge hits the pins it's like a bomb went off. Can't wait 'til the next one comes out; I'm sure it will complement this forge very well.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 09/25/2019
    Product Forge
    From Tucson, Arizona
    Rating 5.0
    Forge

    I got this ball from Maria and since then it’s one of the first balls out of my bag during league. It has a wonderful reaction in the mid lane and a beautiful finish in the back end. I would definitely recommend the Forge to anyone who would like a ball the can read the mid lane and still finish in the back end.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 09/25/2019
    Product Forge
    From Havre de Grace, Maryland
    About Me League bowler who averaged between 1-15 beers a night.
    Rating 5.0
    One of the best balls I've ever thrown.

    I'll lead by saying I rolled my first 300 game with this ball, and it was the easiest high scoring game I've ever bowled. The ball rolls so clean through the mids and has a nice bite on the back end. It is an extremely versatile piece for me as well. I can move right with the carry down, or move left when the lanes dry up. Either way, I see no loss of motion or carry. An absolute beast of a ball.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 09/25/2019
    Product Forge
    From Bullhead city, Az.
    About Me Rookie league bowler
    Rating 5.0
    Forge

    My favorite Motiv and first ball I've owned with a proper drill. This ball is predictable and exciting to throw. Hard to put down even after 10-15 straight games.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 04/09/2019
    Product Forge
    From Columbia., Maryland
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    Motiv Golden Jackal

    Golden Jackal
    I believe to date for MOTIV this is one of the strongest pearl asymmetrical balls on market. I personally drilled my Jackal Gold 25 X 4 X 55 giving it a small drilling angle and larger val. The Golden Jackal started up early, however, and had a slower transition down lane, which was good for me as a down and in player. Seems to give the Golden Jackal more energy on the back end down to the pin deck. I was very impressed when I changed the surface. I hit it with 1000 Abralon Pad and MOTIV Polish. The Golden Jackal was even stronger pushing pins back into the pin deck. The Golden Jackal is a must have in anyone’s MOTIV Arsenal who needs a strong Asymmetrical Pearl Bowling Ball!

    I would recommend this to a friend

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