Item Number: MTVBFGKRS

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
  • 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. 03/30/2019
    Product Forge
    From Rocklin,CA
    About Me 56 yrs old
    Rating 5.0
    300 game

    Got my forge 3/23/19 for an early birthday present from my daughter.Had it drilled Monday 3/25 and on Tuesday morning in my senior social league shot 188,300,221 for 709 .i have been bowling for 50yrs and this year have gone from 16lbs balls to 14lbs .

    I would recommend this to a friend

  2. 03/14/2019
    Product Forge
    From Akron, OH
    About Me Motiv Staff, Turbo Staff - Perfect Fit Pro Shop
    Rating 5.0
    Forge Review

    I had high expectations for this ball as I was looking for a heavier symmetric solid to add to my arsenal for fresh house or tournament shots. This ball did not let me down allowing me to move in and roll the mid lane friction to create an arc shape entry to get a different look at the pocket. So smooth yet strong and predictable. I would put this ball up against any similar choice on the market and watch it chew up the competition.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 03/04/2019
    Product Forge
    From Las Vegas,NV
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    Forged in Fire

    Introducing the all new Motiv Forge, featuring the the never before seen Detonator Core and wrapped in the Coercion HFS cover. This is the strongest symmetrical ball I've ever thrown. It reminds me of a much stronger Venom Shock or Revolt Havoc.

    I find this ball to be great on a variety of patterns, and it’s become a sort of benchmark ball for me. I drilled mine 45x5.25x40, which is one of the weaker layouts I’ve ever used for something symmetrical.

    This ball excels anytime there’s free hook to the outside and a puddle in the middle, and with surface can be used to tame flatter shots with ease.

    Jamison Peyton
    Motiv Staff
    PSO at BowlersMart Texas Station in Las Vegas, NV

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 02/13/2019
    Product Forge
    From Bethpage NY
    About Me Motiv Staff
    Rating 5.0
    Forge

    The all new Forge is the strongest symmetric ball created by Motiv, to date. With the all new Detonator core, 2.47/0.055, it provides more track flare, and a smoother reaction to friction that you will love on fresh lane conditions to help blend the pattern out.
    The cover that is wrapped around this all new core is one of the strongest ever developed by Motiv, the "Coercion HFS" cover. This cover provides traction in the heaviest volumes and the box 3000 LSS surface compliments the early rolling tendencies of the core and cover combination.

    If you're looking for a lot of hook, suitable for a fresh lane patterns, the Forge is the ball you want

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 02/13/2019
    Product Forge
    From Mercersburg, Pa
    About Me MOTIV STAFF MEMBER
    Rating 5.0
    Forged with Fire

    The FORGE is the strongest symmetrical ball ever created by MOTIV bowling. This ball uses the Coercion HFS coverstock and at 3,000 LSS this ball is both smooth and strong at the same time. it has a RG of 2.47 and a DIFF of .055.

    This ball reads the lanes so well that it is the ball I am falling in love with the more I throw it. It gets to the pocket from just about anywhere on any pattern that I have tried it on. This ball drives through the pocket with power every single time.

    I have also witnessed this ball for different bowling styles be a great option. I bowled in a local tournament and at one time there were 4 of us throwing this ball, each of us playing a different part of the lane and the ball still carrying the corner pins. I highly recommend this ball for everyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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