General Info
| Brand: | DV8 |
| Name: | Deviant Pearl |
| Reviewed: | August 2016 |
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| Coverstock Specs | |
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| Name: | Composite Pearl |
| Type: | Reactive Pearl |
| Box Finish: | 500 SiaAir / Royal Compound |
| Color: | Black / Silver Pearl |
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| Core Specs | |
| Name: | Deviant Medium RG Symmetric |
| Type: | Symmetrical |
| RG: | 2.562 |
| Diff: | 0.050 |
| Int. Diff: | 0.000 |
For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.
The Deviant Pearl is the second ball from DV8 to use the Deviant Medium RG Symmetric core design. This higher RG (2.562″) and large differential (0.050″) core is paired with the Composite Pearl coverstock that is finished from the factory at 500 SiaAir with Royal Compound. This core and cover combination results in a ball with both good length and a strong downlane motion.
We liked the Deviant Pearl best on our medium oil pattern. Each tester started between three and five boards farther right with their feet than they did with the Vandal Smash. They each saw more length from this ball with less total hook. The pearl cover was cleaner than both the Vandal Smash and the Grudge Hybrid, but with just as much motion at the back of the lane. We really liked our reaction on the fresh and
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DV8 Deviant Pearl Comparisons
Click below to see a comparison table of each pair of bowling balls shown:
- DV8 Deviant Pearl vs. DV8 Diva Style
- DV8 Deviant Pearl vs. DV8 Diva XOXO
- DV8 Deviant Pearl vs. DV8 Freakshow
- DV8 Deviant Pearl vs. DV8 Grudge Hybrid
- DV8 Deviant Pearl vs. DV8 Grudge Pearl
- DV8 Deviant Pearl vs. DV8 Pitbull
- DV8 Deviant Pearl vs. DV8 Vandal Destroy
- DV8 Deviant Pearl vs. DV8 Vandal Smash
To compare the DV8 Deviant Pearl to any other bowling ball(s), please use our Bowling Ball Comparison tool.
Additional DV8 Deviant Pearl Resources
Click here to visit DV8's website to read the manufacturer-supplied information on this ball. Also, see below for the manufacturer-produced promotional video for this ball.
Please remember that our reviews are solely based on our own testing and that you may sometimes find differences between our comments and ratings and the manufacturer's claims. Links to these manufacturer resources are provided here strictly for convenience purposes.
