DV8 Double Trouble Bowling Ball Review

The DV8 Double Trouble is the latest evolution of the Trouble Maker line. It shares the symmetrical Dualistic weight block with the Trouble Makers, which is a core shape that was designed for bowlers who don’t use a thumb hole. The coverstock has been changed to the HK22 – Havoc Pearl formulation. This pearlized cover is finished with 500/1000/1500 SiaAir and Factory Compound, allowing it to clear the front of the lane easily and make a big move when it finds the friction.

Cranker

Cranker saw his best reaction with the Double Trouble on the medium oil pattern. He liked the amount of traction the ball created in the midlane, considering that it has a shiny box finish. This kept the ball from getting too far down the lane, allowing for a strong move for him when it came out of the pattern. This ball was a good four boards stronger than his Trouble Maker Pearl on the fresh. He didn’t have as much length as he saw from the Heckler Hybrid, which kept him from seeing over/under as the track area started to open up. He could easily move left with his laydown point and still had enough traction to keep striking with the Double Trouble. He didn’t need to make any changes to the surface on this pattern. He was able to make the move farther left when the ball started finishing too high in the pocket and leaving 4 pins. He could ball-down into