Item Number: MTVBFGIRN

Iron Forge

Retired 1/4/2023
4.9Read Reviews

“This is the strongest pearl symmetric ever manufactured by MOTIV® Bowling and it’s not even close.” - Nick Pahr - Motiv R&D

The Iron Forge™ is, without a doubt, the strongest pearl symmetric Motiv has made to date.  The latest addition to the popular Forge™ line, the Iron Forge™ has the same Detonator™ core as previous Forges™, but with the proven Infusion™ MVP pearl seen on the Ripcord™ Velocity.  The combination creates unbelievable angle on broken down medium-heavy patterns. This ball loves it when the friction shows up!

Inside the Iron Forge™ is the Detonator™ core.  This low rg / high differential core is the same absolute beast of a core used in the ultra strong Forge™ Flare.  The low rg and high differential core is stable, with a wide footprint on the lane; this combination equals more total hook, but also more mid-lane traction and control than other symmetrical core options.  This uniquely strong symmetrical core is what allows us to use such a clean and angular coverstock in moderately heavy oil patterns.

Around the Iron Forge™ is the Infusion™ MVP coverstock, the fastest response and most angular cover ever made by MOTIV®.  This polished cover has only previously been used on the Ripcord™ Velocity, which is widely accepted as the most angular ball ever made by MOTIV®.  Using Infusion™ MVP with such a strong core allows bowlers to see that proven angle when higher volume oil patterns begin to breakdown and the friction shows up.  The Iron Forge™ offers oustanding length, energy retention, and an impressive backend.  

When To Use:

Speed Dominant Bowlers: The incredibly strong core in the Iron Forge™ allows for speed dominant players to use a pearlized coverstock when that may have been difficult in the past.  Many speed dominant players are forced to use solids and hybrids rather than pearls simply because a clean cover combined with a clean core oftens skids too far for their game.  The Iron Forge™ allows these players to have an angular option in their bag when no other symmetrics would be strong enough.

Balanced Bowlers: The uniqueness of the Iron Forge™ for balanced bowlers is that the strong cover / angular core combination allows them to keep up with rev-dominant bowlers through transition.  When rev-dominant bowlers see transition, one of their great advantages is being able to create angle and follow transition into the pattern earlier than the rest of the field.  A high flare, fast spinning core paired with a sideways cover lets balanced bowlers stay ahead of transition without sacrificing carry or fearing that their ball will miss the breakpoint. 

Rev Dominant Bowlers: For rev dominant bowlers, this is a strong pearl cover that will allow for seeing length and control on higher friction surfaces even from the beginning of a block.  The Iron Forge™ is strong enough that many rev dominant bowlers will have the luxury of using a pearl coverstock on fresh oil, which is incredibly rare.  PBA Bowler Zac Tackett said that he was most excited that this was a ball he could use for an entire block. 

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Specifications

Length75
Backend90
Hook68
Flare Potential5"+
Weight BlockDetonator™ Symmetric
Cover StockInfusion™ MVP Pearl Reactive
Finish5000 Grit LSP
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. 05/07/2022
    Product Iron Forge
    From Waynesville, mo
    About Me Just started competition bowling started with a 100 average that raised to 153 at the end of our league
    Rating 5.0
    Great ball

    This ball I had to have when I first heard about it so I pre-ordered it. When I first received the ball I was still trying to figure out what kind of ball throw I had. I used CTD trucut pads and took it down to a 1500 grit coverstock and it shot great my first game after resurfacing it I got my highest game ever a 254 but then my speed started to increase and the ball wasn't doing what I needed it to so I brought it back to box finish and shot my first ever 600 series I couldn't be more impressed with the versatility and backend of this ball !!

  2. 02/25/2022
    Product Iron Forge
    From Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    About Me Team Lefty, League and Tournament Bowler, Staffer
    Rating 5.0
    Big Backend!!!!

    Was trying to decide whether or not I needed this ball in my bag. Well, with the Infusion MVP Pearl cover, I am glad I pulled the trigger! This ball rolls Clean through the oil and the Detonator core snaps it in the backend! This is the ball that I start out with in one of my leagues that has Natural Wood Lanes! Pearl balls work best for myself on Natural Wood Lanes. And this ball Amazes me! Fresh out of the box I shot a 745 series! I am a Balanced bowler, throwing 16mph with a 450ish rev rate. Being a Lefty, I throw this ball around 15 board out to 4-5 board and it just finds home! To think I was going to not get this ball. But, I am glad I have it! Highly, Highly recommend this ball!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  3. 02/24/2022
    Product Iron Forge
    From Burton, MI
    About Me I am an avid bowler doing it for the last 29 years. Until this ball purchase I would say I was an average bowler only averaging 206. I love your products and will only ever have them in my bag.
    Rating 5.0
    The best ball I have ever gotten drilled

    Before buying this ball I had only ended one season with a 210 average or higher. This year I was averaging 206, then I bought this ball. In the last 14 sessions I have had 2 700’s (only 1 before that this year), 2 687’s (back to back) and a 686. I have averaged 219 just since buying this ball, it is amazing. I bought it an hour before bowling in my local 700 club singles tournament and have not set it down yet. I came in 7th in that, came in 2nd in another 700 tournament for singles with it. I have always been a fan of Motiv and have owned many of your balls (currently have a Fatal Venom, Trident Quest and Forge also drilled and ready to use) but this one is the best. It rolls so smooth and clean through the heads, and hits hard with a lot of action on the back end. After seeing my success with it, 5 other people on my league bought one for themselves. You had a fan for life already, but now I am a bigger fan and ready to find some more tournaments to represent the brand in. I hope one day to actually be a staff member and wear the Motiv name with pride!!! Great work as always and I look forward to the future of bowling with Motiv in it!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  4. 02/19/2022
    Product Iron Forge
    From Findlay, ohio
    Rating 5.0
    Iron Forge

    I'm a huge fan of the Forge line and always have been. The OG is by far one of my favorites. I just got the Iron forge drilled this evening and went 254, 258. This ball is absolutely amazing and very consistent. It has found a permanent home in my bag.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  5. 02/15/2022
    Product Iron Forge
    From Elizabeth, Indiana
    Rating 5.0
    Great ball

    This is one of the strongest balls that I have ever thrown. It is very consistent for me, it does need oil to allow it to get to the backend, but once it gets to the dry it will turn and go very hard to the pins. It hits like a truck as well, I've had no problem scoring with this ball.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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