DV8 Heckler Hybrid Bowling Ball Review

The DV8 Heckler Hybrid swaps the solid version of HK22C – Maximum Havoc that was used on the original Heckler for the hybrid version. The box finish has also been changed from the sanded 500/2000 SiaAir finish on the original to 500/1000/1500 SiaAir with Factory Compound on this new release. Both balls use the asymmetrical Unholy core shape, which is a high-flaring core with a moderate intermediate differential. We saw very easy length from the Heckler Hybrid and a strong move when it came out of the pattern. This ball was best for us on our medium oil pattern, and it got better as our patterns broke down for all three of our testers.

Stroker

Stroker had the best reaction out of the three bowlers with the Heckler Hybrid on the fresh medium oil pattern. Playing straighter angles up the second arrow gave him a very good look to the pocket. If he missed right of target downlane, the ball made a very strong move and was very strong through the pins. With his straighter angles, his misses left of target into the heavier oil were direct enough toward the pocket to still get there. These shots hit lighter, sending the headpin to the left sidewall and into the pins on the left side of the deck. As the pattern started to break down, the Heckler Hybrid had no trouble continuing to get through the front of the lane effortlessly. He really liked how well the ball retained energy and recovered at the back end. He saw very little transition with the Heckler Hybrid on this pattern. He made very small moves left with his laydown point when the