DV8 Bowling Ball Reviews
Last Updated: January 13, 2021
DV8 Bowling Ball Reviews - New Releases

DV8 Warrant Solid
The Warrant Solid uses the same asymmetrical Captive core design as the original Warrant, which features a higher RG (2.505") to help get the ball...

DV8 Intimidator Pearl
The Intimidator Pearl uses the same asymmetrical Assailant core shape as the original Intimidator, wrapped in the Inciter Max Pearl coverstock that is finished with...

DV8 Intimidator
The Intimidator is the latest high performance option in the DV8 lineup. This ball uses an asymmetrical weight block and a new coverstock to give...

DV8 Glam
The DV8 Glam is an updated Diva that uses the same Diva symmetrical core combined with the stronger Composite Fang Pearl coverstock. The factory finish...

DV8 Warrant
The Warrant introduces a new core shape to the DV8 lineup. Its Captive core is an asymmetrical design with a medium RG of 2.505", a...

DV8 Verge
The Verge features a new core design for DV8. The Threshold core is a low RG, medium-high differential symmetrical design. It is paired with the...
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Summary Table of All DV8 Ball Reviews
The table below shows a tabular comparison of all recently-reviewed DV8 bowling balls. Currently, all balls in our database are shown in the table. BTM subscribers can customize the columns displayed on their Edit Profile page.
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Switch to Full WidthBall Name | Issue | Cover | Box Finish | RG | Diff | Int |
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Alley Cat | June 2017 | R Sol | 500 SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound / Crown Factory Shine | 2.564 | 0.025 | 0.000 |
Brutal Nightmare | February 2013 | R Hyb | 500 SiaAir / Rough Buff | 2.505 | 0.052 | 0.013 |
Creed | July 2017 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.496 | 0.055 | 0.011 |
Creed Rebellion | August 2018 | R Sol | 1.5K SiaAir | 2.496 | 0.055 | 0.011 |
Creed Revelation | March 2018 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.496 | 0.055 | 0.011 |
Deviant Pearl | August 2016 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Royal Compound | 2.562 | 0.050 | 0.000 |
Diva | February 2013 | R Sol | 500 SiaAir / Rough Buff / High Gloss | 2.516 | 0.052 | 0.000 |
Diva Divine | January 2015 | R Hyb | 500 / 4K SiaAir | 2.516 | 0.052 | 0.000 |
Diva Pearl | March 2014 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Royal Compound / Royal Shine | 2.516 | 0.052 | 0.000 |
Diva Style | February 2017 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.516 | 0.052 | 0.000 |
Diva XOXO | January 2016 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Royal Compound | 2.516 | 0.052 | 0.000 |
Dude | November 2013 | R Sol | 500 SiaAir / Royal Compound / Royal Shine | 2.557 | 0.040 | 0.000 |
Endless Nightmare | August 2013 | R Hyb | 500 / 1.5K SiaAir | 2.505 | 0.052 | 0.013 |
Freakshow | August 2016 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Royal Compound / Royal Polish | 2.481 | 0.054 | 0.000 |
Freakshow Flip | July 2017 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.481 | 0.054 | 0.000 |
Freakshow Solid | November 2016 | R Sol | 500 / 1.5K SiaAir | 2.481 | 0.054 | 0.000 |
Frequency | November 2019 | R Hyb | 500 / 2K SiaAir | 2.476 | 0.047 | 0.018 |
Glam | January 2020 | R Prl | 500 / 1K SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.516 | 0.052 | 0.000 |
Grudge | January 2016 | R Sol | 500 / 1K SiaAir | 2.490 | 0.056 | 0.014 |
Grudge Hybrid | August 2016 | R Hyb | 500 / 4K SiaAir | 2.49 | 0.056 | 0.014 |
Grudge Pearl | December 2016 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.490 | 0.056 | 0.014 |
Hell Raiser | September 2011 | R Hyb | 500 / 1.5K SiaAir Pad / Rough Buff Finish | 2.537 | 0.054 | 0.016 |
Hell Raiser Revenge | February 2012 | R Sol | 500 / 2K SiaAir | 2.48 | 0.056 | 0.018 |
Hell Raiser Terror | August 2012 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Rough Buff / High Gloss | 2.48 | 0.056 | 0.018 |
Hitman | November 2017 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.524 | 0.050 | 0.020 |
Hitman Enforcer | August 2018 | R Hyb | 500 SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.524 | 0.050 | 0.020 |
Hooligan | October 2014 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Royal Compound / Royal Shine | 2.553 | 0.040 | 0.000 |
Instigator | August 2019 | R Sol | 500 / 3K SiaAir | 2.481 | 0.051 | 0.016 |
Intimidator | February 2020 | R Sol | 500 / 2K SiaAir | 2.481 | 0.051 | 0.016 |
Intimidator Pearl | October 2020 | R Prl | 500 / 1K SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.481 | 0.051 | 0.015 |
Marauder | August 2012 | R Hyb | 500 SiaAir / Rough Buff / High Gloss | 2.524 | 0.050 | 0.000 |
Marauder Madness | November 2012 | R Sol | 500 / 4K SiaAir | 2.524 | 0.050 | 0.000 |
Marauder Mutiny | August 2013 | R Hyb | 500 SiaAir / Rough Buff / High Gloss | 2.524 | 0.050 | 0.000 |
Misfit | September 2011 | R Sol | 500 SiaAir Pad / Rough Buff / High Gloss Polish | 2.512 | 0.040 | 0.000 |
Misfit Neon Yellow Pearl | February 2013 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Rough Buff / High Gloss | 2.545 | 0.032 | 0.000 |
Misfit Red/Orange | March 2014 | R Sol | 500 SiaAir / Royal Compound / Royal Shine | 2.545 | 0.032 | 0.000 |
Nasty Rumor | March 2018 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.534 | 0.048 | 0.000 |
Night Prowler | August 2019 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.491 | 0.044 | 0.011 |
Nightmare | November 2012 | R Sol | 500 / 1K / 4K SiaAir | 2.505 | 0.052 | 0.013 |
Notorious | February 2019 | R Hyb | 500 / 3K SiaAir | 2.476 | 0.047 | 0.018 |
Outcast | November 2014 | R Sol | 500 SiaAir / Royal Compound / Royal Shine | 2.547 | 0.030 | 0.000 |
Pitbull | February 2017 | R Sol | 500 / 1K SiaAir | 2.486 | 0.055 | 0.020 |
Pitbull Bark | October 2018 | R Sol | 1K SiaAir | 2.486 | 0.055 | 0.020 |
Pitbull Bite | February 2018 | R Sol | 500 / 1.5K SiaAir | 2.486 | 0.055 | 0.020 |
Pitbull Growl | August 2017 | R Sol | 500 / 2K SiaAir | 2.486 | 0.055 | 0.020 |
Poison | October 2018 | R Sol | 500 / 1.5K SiaAir | 2.564 | 0.054 | 0.000 |
Poison Pearl | August 2019 | R Prl | 500 / 1K SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.564 | 0.054 | 0.000 |
Prowler | February 2019 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.491 | 0.044 | 0.011 |
Reckless | September 2011 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir Pad / Rough Buff | 2.523 | 0.050 | 0.000 |
Ruckus | November 2013 | R Hyb | 500 SiaAir / Royal Compound | 2.540 | 0.052 | 0.013 |
Ruckus Feud | March 2014 | R Sol | 500 / 1.5K SiaAir | 2.540 | 0.052 | 0.013 |
Ruckus Schizo | July 2014 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Royal Compound | 2.540 | 0.052 | 0.013 |
Rude Dude | July 2014 | R Sol | 500 SiaAir / Royal Compound | 2.557 | 0.040 | 0.000 |
Rumor | August 2017 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.534 | 0.048 | 0.000 |
Tactic Control | August 2018 | Ure Sol | 500 / 3K SiaAir | 2.528 | 0.042 | 0.000 |
Thug | October 2014 | R Hyb | 500 SiaAir / Royal Compound | 2.505 | 0.052 | 0.015 |
Thug Corrupt | July 2015 | R Hyb | 500 / 4K SiaAir | 2.505 | 0.052 | 0.015 |
Thug Unruly | January 2015 | R Sol | 500 / 2K SiaAir | 2.505 | 0.052 | 0.015 |
Too Reckless | December 2011 | R Sol | 500 SiaAir / Rough Buff / High Gloss Polish | 2.523 | 0.050 | 0.000 |
Turmoil 2 Pearl | May 2019 | R Prl | 500 / 1K SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.530 | 0.043 | 0.000 |
Turmoil 2 Solid | May 2019 | R Sol | 500 / 3K SiaAir | 2.530 | 0.043 | 0.000 |
Turmoil Hybrid | February 2019 | R Hyb | 500 / 1K SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.528 | 0.042 | 0.000 |
Turmoil Pearl | May 2018 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.528 | 0.042 | 0.000 |
Turmoil Solid | May 2018 | R Sol | 500 / 4K SiaAir | 2.528 | 0.042 | 0.000 |
Vandal Destroy | February 2017 | R Hyb | 500 SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.499 | 0.055 | 0.011 |
Vandal Smash | August 2016 | R Sol | 500 / 4K SiaAir | 2.499 | 0.050 | 0.011 |
Vandal Strike | November 2017 | R Prl | 500 SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.499 | 0.055 | 0.011 |
Verge | November 2019 | R Sol | 360 / 500 / 2K SiaAir | 2.476 | 0.049 | 0.000 |
Warrant | January 2020 | R Hyb | 500 / 1K SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound | 2.505 | 0.054 | 0.012 |
Warrant Solid | January 2021 | R Sol | 500 / 1.5K SiaAir | 2.505 | 0.054 | 0.012 |
DV8 Ball Comparison Graph
The graph below shows a comparison of all DV8 balls. It shows four dimensions from our on-lane testing results:
- Horizontal axis: Total Hook rating
- Vertical axis: Length rating
- Circle size: Torque rating
- Circle color: Backend rating
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