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08-10-2012, 01:05 PM
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The DV8 Marauder (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10435/Marauder.html) is out for blood and to raid the lanes of all its high scores!
Pin to PAP(5 1/8" over 1/8" up) - 4 3/4"
Dual Angle Layout - 45* x 4 3/4" x 40*
Balance Hole - n/a
Surface Preparation - Out of Box (500 Siaair Micro Pad; Rough Buff; High Gloss)
What I Was Looking For In This Ball Layout:
Based on what we were being told by DV8 we knew this was meant to be a benchmark ball in their product line. I kept the layout identical to the Hell Raiser Terror (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10434/Hell-Raiser-Terror.html) we were testing on the night. I was expecting to see a very solid down and in ball motion from the Marauder (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10435/Marauder.html) with similar characteristics of the Terror (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10434/Hell-Raiser-Terror.html) but less overall.
What I Ended Up With in the Ball and Layout:
I would agree that the http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10435/Marauder.html offers a benchmark type of ball motion. This ball is easy to read with its Red Pearl/Yellow Solid cover and would be easy to adjust up or down from it.
Compared to the Hell Raiser Terror (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10434/Hell-Raiser-Terror.html) this ball rolled similar but obviously weaker in overall hook. The Maruader (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10435/Marauder.html) cleared the heads smooth never reading friction too early. It transitioned very nicely into a strong mid-lane roll with a sharp backend. I was able to move a little further right and open up the lane a bit while increasing carry at the same time.
Compared to the balls previously released at this price point, The Reckless and Too Reckless, I think you will just enough of a difference in ball motion to be very happy with the new addition to DV8's line up.
To learn more about the DV8 Marauder (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10435/Marauder.html) visit bowlingball.com (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10435/Marauder.html).
The DV8 Marauder (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10435/Marauder.html) is out for blood and to raid the lanes of all its high scores!
Pin to PAP(5 1/8" over 1/8" up) - 4 3/4"
Dual Angle Layout - 45* x 4 3/4" x 40*
Balance Hole - n/a
Surface Preparation - Out of Box (500 Siaair Micro Pad; Rough Buff; High Gloss)
What I Was Looking For In This Ball Layout:
Based on what we were being told by DV8 we knew this was meant to be a benchmark ball in their product line. I kept the layout identical to the Hell Raiser Terror (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10434/Hell-Raiser-Terror.html) we were testing on the night. I was expecting to see a very solid down and in ball motion from the Marauder (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10435/Marauder.html) with similar characteristics of the Terror (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10434/Hell-Raiser-Terror.html) but less overall.
What I Ended Up With in the Ball and Layout:
I would agree that the http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10435/Marauder.html offers a benchmark type of ball motion. This ball is easy to read with its Red Pearl/Yellow Solid cover and would be easy to adjust up or down from it.
Compared to the Hell Raiser Terror (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10434/Hell-Raiser-Terror.html) this ball rolled similar but obviously weaker in overall hook. The Maruader (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10435/Marauder.html) cleared the heads smooth never reading friction too early. It transitioned very nicely into a strong mid-lane roll with a sharp backend. I was able to move a little further right and open up the lane a bit while increasing carry at the same time.
Compared to the balls previously released at this price point, The Reckless and Too Reckless, I think you will just enough of a difference in ball motion to be very happy with the new addition to DV8's line up.
To learn more about the DV8 Marauder (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10435/Marauder.html) visit bowlingball.com (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-balls/DV8/10435/Marauder.html).