Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:X.XX.XX.X
Medium:X.XX.XX.X
Dry:X.XX.XX.X
Sport:X.XX.XX.X

Bowler ratings are from 1 to 10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR)

Note: Ratings are only available to our premium members.

General Info

Brand:
Name:Freakshow
Reviewed:August 2016
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Coverstock Specs
Name:Class 6V Pearl Reactive
Type:Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:500 SiaAir / Royal Compound / Royal Polish
Color:Blue / Platinum
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Core Specs
Name:Freakshow Symmetric
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.481
Diff:0.054
Int. Diff:0.000

For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.

The Freakshow is the first of this summer’s moderately priced releases from DV8. This ball uses a new symmetrical core known as the Freakshow Symmetric that has a low RG of 2.481″ and a fairly high differential of 0.054″. This weight block is wrapped by a new coverstock called Class 6V Pearl Reactive. The box finish is a pretty shiny 500 SiaAir with both Royal Compound and Royal Polish, giving this ball very easy length on light to medium oil patterns.

We started on our medium test pattern, where Cranker had the best reaction. The Freakshow’s glossy box finish easily pushed to the breakpoint, allowing him to play straighter up the lane, almost directly up the second arrow. Tweener and Stroker were outside of him with their feet, but they were getting their ball to the same spot at the range finder downlane. As the track area started to break down, we were able to move our feet

Additional DV8 Freakshow 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.

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About The BTM Ball Testing Team

The BTM Ball Testing Team is led by Eric Martinez. Our team of three testers has thrown and reviewed hundreds of bowling balls for Bowling This Month. When not testing balls for BTM, Eric owns and operates University Pro Shop in San Antonio, TX and he is an avid competitive bowler. Click here to learn more about how we test and review bowling balls.