Motiv
The Motiv Steel Forge is a symmetrical pearl bowling ball from Motiv, released in August 2025. It has the Propulsion MXV Pearl coverstock and the Detonator weight block, finished at 5000 Grit LSS out of the box. At 15 lb its RG is 2.47, with a differential of 0.055.
Among the 194 balls here with a 15 lb version, its RG is medium, and its differential is high, for more flare. Motiv rates it 74 for length, 88 for backend and 76 for hook, out of 100: it starts to hook late, turns sharply at the breakpoint and hooks strongly overall, with at least 5 inches of flare potential. Motiv's ball guide puts it on medium-heavy oil, with a very angular motion.
Specs
Details
- Coverstock
- Propulsion MXV Pearl
- Weight block
- Detonator
- Symmetry
- Symmetrical
- Factory finish
- 5000 Grit LSS
- Flare potential
- 5"+
- Release date
- 08/13/25
Reaction
- Length74
- Backend88
- Hook76
- Flare Potential5
Tech specs
| Weight | RG | Diff | PSA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 lb | 2.62 | 0.032 | — |
| 13 lb | 2.55 | 0.045 | — |
| 14 lb | 2.49 | 0.054 | — |
| 15 lb | 2.47 | 0.055 | — |
| 16 lb | 2.47 | 0.054 | — |
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