The Forge™ Ember is the newest performance hybrid from Motiv Bowling. Built to generate more friction than previous hybrids, the Forge™ Ember combines technology from two very different coverstock systems to deliver a new brand of motion. Bowlers will find increased strength in the oil without sacrificing down lane motion. More down lane motion means that the Forge™ Ember will be useful for a longer window during competition. Inside the Forge™ Ember is the Detonator™ core. The Detonator™ is a stable and strong combination of low RG with high differential. The fast spinning low RG provides control while the high differential gives traction and strength. The fast revving Detonator™ is a proven winner on higher volumes of oil. Wrapped around the Detonator™ core is the Infusion™ MXC Hybrid Reactive cover. As already mentioned, this cover combines two very different shells to provide a unique shape. Traditionally, the most angular motions from MOTIV® were generated using the Infusion™ coverstock system. Conversely, the coverstocks with the MXC distinction were those with the most mid-lane traction and control. When combined, bowlers should see significant traction in the oil with more down lane motion than is normally expected from such a strong cover. When to Use: Speed dominant Bowlers: The Forge Ember will serve as an outstanding benchmark ball for bowlers who are speed dominant. Bowlers with higher speed and/or lower rev rates need more traction on the lane, but for a benchmark still need some down lane motion. The Forge Ember will provide the reliability and versatility needed from a benchmark or lane reader ball in the bag of a speed dominant player. Balanced Bowlers: Balanced bowlers will use the Forge Ember on higher volume or longer oil patterns and lower friction surfaces when their go-to ball is just a bit too weak to make it back to the pocket. When the massive asymmetrical balls are too strong or too forward down lane, but the benchmark pieces just can not hook enough, the Forge Ember fits perfectly into the void. Rev Dominant Bowlers: For many Rev Dominant bowlers the Forge Ember will be the strongest symmetrical ball they ever need. Many rev dominant players prefer symmetrical pieces, but there are few with covers strong enough to use on high volumes of oil and fresh patterns. The most rev dominant bowlers will use the Forge Ember as the first ball in their progression on high concentrations of oil.

Line	Forge
Color
Coverstock	Infusion™ MXC Hybrid Reactive
Core	Detonator™ core
RG	2.47
Differential	0.055
Intermediate Diff	n/a
Factory finish	2000 Grit LSS
Weights	12 thru 16lbs
Cleared USBC	Yes

3 Reviews

K.C. White II

Posted by K.C. White II on Nov 17th 2022

Core: Detonator Type: Symmetrical Coverstock: Infusion MXC Hybrid Reactive Box Finish: 2000 Grit LLS Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xURXsWiW3cY Layout: 45 x 4 ½ x 70 Strengths Forge Ember provides traction and continuation downlane. Forge Ember is not as angular as Iron Forge, however Infusion MXC Hybrid Reactive is powerful at the breakpoint. Forge Ember has more length than Forge Fire and Forge Flare, in terms of backend it fits under Jackal Legacy and Trident Odyssey. Weaknesses Forge Ember is not something I would use on light oil and dry conditions. I would recommend Top Thrill for lighter conditions. K.C. White II Motiv Staff IAMBowling Staff
Trent Overbey

Posted by Trent Overbey on Sep 27th 2022

Layout 55 x 5" x 25 When needing a new weapon for your arsenal, what better way is there to obtain one than to hit the forge? The MOTIV Forge Ember is the newest entry into the Forge line designed to combat Heavy/Medium-Heavy oil volumes while delivering the consistency known from these pieces. Wrapped around the trusty Detonator core (2.47 RG, .055 Differential) is the Infusion MXC Hybrid coverstock (2000 LSS), a fast-reacting cover system with some added teeth from previous releases. As I have had great success with the Forge line in the past, I chose not to change my approach with this one and gave my Ember the taller-pin layout used on the others. While I was expecting the strongest iteration of the Forges yet, I did not foresee exactly how strong this one turned out to be. Even with the higher pin placement, the core and cover combo power the ball to read the midlane aggressively. This heavy-revving action creates quite a bit of control on the lane as I have yet to see a shot truly 'squirm' through to the breakpoint. The backend, as can be anticipated with the previous solid and hybrid Forges, is a predictable motion with enough roll to get through the pins with power. While using the Ember on my fresh house shot, I can start in a similar place as I would with my Trident Odyssey, but because of the hybrid coverstock, I can make several more moves left with it and still get the ball back to the pocket with energy. Once the transition occurs, and angles to the dry become steeper, you can still get to the pocket with this ball, but it would probably be best to step down to your Iron Forge or Pride Empire for the cleanliness and backend recovery power. If you are needing a heavy-handed piece for your arsenal without fully giving way to heavy rolling action, the Forge Ember is a great direction to look. Trent Overbey In the Zone Pro Shop MOTIV Staff www.motivbowling.com
Justin Mooney | MOTIV Staff

Posted by Justin Mooney | MOTIV Staff on Aug 11th 2022

This ball is AMAZING! If you're looking for something a little stronger, but as angular as the Blue Coral Venom or the Pride, this one is IT! This ball does not struggle whatsoever in the oil, and the amount of sharpness and continuation is unreal! This ball will be perfect for the fresh shots and could easily be a force to be reckoned with on the lanes! Layout: 60x5x40 PAP: 4 9/16" Over 1 1/2" Up

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