| Coverstock Info | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Name: | Propulsion MXV Pearl Reactive | ||
Type: | Reactive Pearl | ||
Box Finish: | 5000 Grit LSS | ||
Color: | Grey / Charcoal / Black Pearl | ||
| Core Info | |||
Name: | Detonator Symmetrical | ||
| Type: | Symmetrical | ||
| RG: | 2.47 | ||
| Total Diff: | 0.055 | ||
| Int. Diff: | NA | ||
The Motiv Steel Forge uses the same Detonator Symmetrical core design as previous Forge releases, giving it an RG of 2.47″ and a differential of 0.055″. It pairs this core shape with the Propulsion MXV Pearl coverstock that was used previously on the Evoke Hysteria. The Steel Forge comes out of the box with a 5000 grit sanded finish, allowing it to clear the front of the lane easily and make a strong move at the back end. We had a better reaction when there was some friction built into the pattern, with the Steel Forge matching up better on the medium oil pattern than the heavy oil pattern for all three of our testers.
Stroker liked the combination of traction in the oil and a strong downlane move from the Steel Forge. Its stronger coverstock was a big benefit for him on this condition. He really had quite a bit of area at the breakpoint. Shots that were missed left of target had enough traction to dig into the pattern and kick the 10 pin out. When he got the ball a little farther right than he wanted, it...
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