Photo and specs courtesy of Motiv. Reproduced with credit to the maker.
How it moves
Arcing turn (symmetric core). Dotted is skid, then the turn, then the roll into the pocket. Estimated from the coverstock, finish, core, and differential for a right-handed bowler with medium revs on a house shot. Lane conditions, speed, and layout move all of this.
How much the ball wants to hook, 1 (straight, a spare ball) to 10 (the strongest oil-eaters). Normalized from the maker's own scale.
Coverstock
Leverage™ MXT Solid Reactive
Reactive solid
Core
Detonator™ Symmetrical
Factory finish
1000 Grit LSS
Color
Not listed
Released
2026-09-16
Sold
Sold in the US
USBC
Approved 2026-08-25
Weights and specs
Weight
RG
Differential
Int. diff
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
—
Surface
Coarse grit
Coarse and fine
Fine grit or polish
1000 Grit LSS. Bites through heavy oil, so the ball reads the lane early and hooks sooner. Sanded balls (500 to 1000 grit) live here. Surface changes over games, and a pro shop can take any ball either way with a pad.
Reviews on YouTube
Luis Napoles · 2026 · Motiv Forge Fuel In Depth Review! Might be The Strongest Ball I Have Ever Thrown?Dzintars Grinfelds · 2026 · The MOTIV Forge Fuel Hooks... A LOT! | Bowling Ball ReviewCreating the Difference · 2026 · Strong But Usable on House? LET'S SETTLE THAT DEBATE | Motiv Forge Fuel | Deep Dive Ball Review
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