Forge

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1. 02/05/2019

   Product Forge

   By John Robertson

   From Waterford, MI

   About Me MOTIV Staff Player

   Rating 5.0
   Forge Review

   Review:
   
   The Forge is the latest release from MOTIV Bowling. The Forge is the strongest symmetrical bowling ball ever created by MOTIV and also one of the best. The Forge replaces the revolt line with a brand new core and cover stock the MOTIV fans will absolutely love. The Forge brings together the New Detonator core which gives the Forge a low RG and high diff to create easier revs and high flares. Combining the new Detonator core is the new Coericon HFS cover stock that provides high traction, as well as a smooth response to friction on heavier oil conditions. You won’t go wrong with the Forge by MOTIV Bowling.
   
   Weight Block Detonator
   Cover Stock Coericon HFS
   Finish 3000 Grit LSS
   
   Comments:
   
   I absolutely loved the Revolt line. That line brought me so much success but on house and tournament conditions and lie most was upset that MOTIV as replacing that line. However, my sadness quickly went away throwing the Forge. The shape that the Forge gave me was something that I have never seen in a strong symmetrical. Usually something this strong will lose energy therefore won’t be able to throw this piece on house but that’s not the case. The Forge is the first ball out of my bag and I have sold a lot of them mainly because of the slower response off of friction therefore the retainable energy through the pins I can throw this on any condition and have the confidence to have success. Higher rev players will love this piece on both house and sport because of this and lower rev, lower speed bowlers will love the Forge as well because if that as well. It’s all around a wonderful piece from MOTIV.
   
   Likes: Smooth reaction down lane; slow response off of friction; retainable energy.
   
   Dislikes: None
   
   I recommend this bowling ball for all types of bowlers.
   
   MOTIV Staff Player,
   John Robertson
   www.motivbowling.com
   

   I would recommend this to a friend

2. 01/28/2019

   Product Forge

   By Jarvis L. Greene

   From Columbia Maryland

   About Me Motiv Staff Member

   Rating 5.0
   Motiv Forge !

   Motiv Forge !
   Small meaning making a shape the Forge is a great smooth reacting Motiv Bowling Ball. It gives me as a player, a ball to use on medium to heavy conditions to smooth oil pattern out down lane. I drilled my Forge 45x3 ½ x45 which gave me even shape down lane and easy way to make adjustments. Even though the Motiv Forge rolls smooth down lane it has a lot left on back end and powers through pins. It's a great ball for medium to oily lane conditions and is very smooth. Again must have for any novice bowler who loves the Motiv brand. Altogether great ball.
   
   Jarvis Greene
   Motiv Staff Member
   Bowlers Discount Pro Shop
   Normandy Lanes
   8419 Baltimore National Pike
   Ellicott City Maryland, 21043
   Phone 410-480-4311
   

   I would recommend this to a friend

3. 01/25/2019

   Product Forge

   By Trent Overbey

   From Kansas City, MO

   Rating 5.0
   Forge Ahead!

   Layout:
   55 x 5” x 25
   
   From the ashes of the Revolts, a new heavy-oil symmetric ball has been born into the MOTIV lineup: the Forge. If the Jackal and Villain asymmetric lines are acting too violently on the conditions you are bowling on, this ball is the go-to complement to pick up. Sporting new technology all around (Detonator core at 2.47RG, .055Diff and Coercion HFS coverstock finished at 3000LSS), the predictability and control this ball shows fits into the top end of the current line up quite well. Since this ball is meant to provide traction in the oil and provide a slower (read: more controllable) reaction at the breakpoint, I put a higher-pin layout on it to help it get through the heads and respond a little quicker at the friction; I felt this was also necessary as I typically do not see true heavy-oil patterns very often. I must say, I have been quite impressed with the versatility the Forge has given me so far. While it does give me predictability on fresh patterns, allowing me to keep my line squared up, it also has the ability to open the lane up more than expected. On a typical league night I can start with a laydown of 14, crossing at 12, and not have to ball down (currently to a T10) until my angle is around 23-17, a full nine and five left. Balls of this nature in the past usually have me putting them away as the transition hits, or after game one, but the wider range in which this Forge carries allows me to get well into, if not through, game two. Even with this steeper angle the ball does not jerk once it hits the dry, it just makes its smooth-shaped motion and continues left through to the pit. There is a distinct advantage in having a ball in your hand that reads the transition well but also gets you through it until you can pick up a cleaner, faster responding piece and take a step left to bank off the dry. The best way I can summarize the Forge is to call it a higher-end benchmark ball. While stronger than a traditional benchmark, the way it reads the lane and the versatility it shows from various zones gives it every indicator to be titled as such.
   
   Trent Overbey
   In the Zone Pro Shop
   MOTIV Staff
   

   I would recommend this to a friend

4. 01/22/2019

   Product Forge

   By Glenn Wendel

   From Nashville, Tennessee

   About Me Pro Shop Owner, Scratc Senior Bowler,Motiv Turbo Staff,

   Rating 5.0
   forge Review

   Ball Specs:
   Motiv Forge
   HFS – High Friction Solid
   3000 Grit LSS
   Symmetric Core
   Layout 60 x 4-1/4 x 50
   
   Bowler Specs:
   Right Hand. PAP 4-3/4 Over 1/4 Up
   Rev Rate 250. Tilt 20. Rotation 50.
   Speed off hand 18
   
   Review:
   The Forge is another big hooking ball in the Motiv line. This ball is a bit different than previous hook monsters because it has a symmetric core. Most balls we have seen that can handle oil this well have been asymmetric. Symmetric cores, in my opinion allow you to stay in an area longer and when you move the moves are not as big. When I first rolled the Forge I was very surprised because it hooked more than my Original Villain. The Forge is between the Abyss and Original Villain for me. The Forge has a very strong cover, Coercion HFS that bites early and maintains exceptional drive through the pins. The Forge is 3000 Laser Scan Sanded out of the box which I think is a nice match. The ball can be surface adjusted easily if required. The Forge has a similar motion to my Forza SS but is much more overall and delivers more drive through the pocket. The roll also reminds me of the Idol Solid by Roto which has been a great tournament ball for many bowlers. I have to believe the Forge is a bit stronger from what I have seen. The Forges I have drilled for the bowlers in my area have been a hit. I am very pleased with the reactions so far. Speed dominated bowlers or those who need more hook with forgiveness are really enjoying this ball. I have had the opportunity to use my Forge on many patterns and it matches up to all but the dryer ones for me. I can see this getting a lot if use when I need a strong predictable hook.
   
   
   
   Summary:
   The Forge is a big hooking Symmetric addition to the line.
   The ball looks great and cleans up easily.
   The Forge rolls heavy and is predictable.
   The Forge will be a great choice when the Abyss is just too much.
   The drive through the pins with the Forge is very strong.
   
   Glenn Wendel
   PBA Member
   Motiv Staff
   Turbo Staff
   
   www.motivbowlng.com
   https://youtu.be/5PE7zzBaJcQ
   
   
   

   I would recommend this to a friend

5. 01/20/2019

   Product Forge

   By Adam Yoshii

   From San Francisco, CA

   About Me MOTIV Staff

   Rating 5.0
   THE FORGE!

   The Motiv Forge is the strongest symmetrical ball Motiv has ever made. It features the new Detonator core and the Coercion HFS cover which is a modified version of what is used on the Jackal line. I did not have a chance to throw the Revolt line, but was really excited to punch the Forge out. I drilled mine with the pin above the bridge and left the cover at box finish, 3000 Grit LSS. I brought my Villain Scorn and T10 out to compare with the Forge.
   
   Review:
   
   I generally play more down and in around the track. I tested the Forge on a fresh house shot. Right off the press I threw the first 6 before leaving a 4 pin. My first impression was no matter how far I got it out, the Forge always found its way to the pocket. I kept moving left to see how well the Forge would do in oil. The Forge creates so much room for error for me. When compared to my Villain Scorn, the Scorn definitely is longer and quicker off the spot. I see a similar motion from my T10, but the Forge covers more boards overall.
   
   I feel this would be a great ball for those looking for a symmetrical option when playing in the oil. The balls that make the cut to be in my bag are those I feel I can use on multiple conditions. The Forge is one of those balls. When the Abyss is too much ball, the Forge will fit nicely and keep you in the same general area. This would make a great ball for league to start and maybe ball down to a Venom Shock or T10 later in the night.
   
   Adam Yoshii
   MOTIV Bowling & VISE Inserts Staff Member
   Just Bowling Pro Shop
   

   I would recommend this to a friend