General Info
| Brand: | DV8 |
| Name: | Verge |
| Reviewed: | November 2019 |
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| Coverstock Specs | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Inciter Solid |
| Type: | Reactive Solid |
| Box Finish: | 360 / 500 / 2000 SiaAir |
| Color: | Navy / Purple / Crimson |
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| Core Specs | |
| Name: | Threshold |
| Type: | Symmetrical |
| RG: | 2.476 |
| Diff: | 0.049 |
| Int. Diff: | 0.000 |
For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.
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 Inciter Solid cover that was used previously on the Instigator. The Verge comes out of box at a rough 360/500/2000 SiaAir finish. The low RG core and dull coverstock get the Verge into the lane quickly, revving up strongly off the bowler’s hand.
This ball’s design made it a good option on the heavy oil test pattern. All three testers saw the Verge pick up earlier and cover more boards than both the Frequency and the Instigator on this pattern. Stroker and Tweener were both two left with their feet and one board left at the arrows with the Verge compared to the Instigator. The added hook also allowed them to play deeper in the pattern than with the Frequency. Cranker was five boards deeper with his feet and used a breakpoint farther inside to keep this ball in the oil longer on the fresh. All three testers enjoyed the
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DV8 Verge Comparisons
Click below to see a comparison table of each pair of bowling balls shown:
- DV8 Verge vs. DV8 Damn Good Verge
- DV8 Verge vs. DV8 Frequency
- DV8 Verge vs. DV8 Glam
- DV8 Verge vs. DV8 Instigator
- DV8 Verge vs. DV8 Intimidator
- DV8 Verge vs. DV8 Intimidator Pearl
- DV8 Verge vs. DV8 Night Prowler
- DV8 Verge vs. DV8 Poison
- DV8 Verge vs. DV8 Verge Solid
- DV8 Verge vs. DV8 Warrant
- DV8 Verge vs. DV8 Warrant Solid
To compare the DV8 Verge to any other bowling ball(s), please use our Bowling Ball Comparison tool.
Additional DV8 Verge 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.
