Got My DV8 Marauder Drilled

[Rdmonster]

I got my new ball drilled. This is my first resin ball. I did not have time to have the pro shop watch me bowl. That guy was gone that day and I wanted it done. I also figured that until I improved some it wouldn't make a huge difference. We used a slightly larger thumb hole. I also went up from 15lbs to 16lbs. My average with my 20+ years old Rhino is a tic under 140 through the first 4 weeks of league.

Ball feels great in my hand. The other thumb hole must have been dragging some because I can really see the revs on the ball.it is for sure spinning faster than the Rhino.It doesn't seem to be moving much slower either.I felt pretty strong through three games despite the extra pound. I was able to throw several of those wicked pro style hooks and mis hits left easy spares (usually).i threw the Rhino at the only 2 ten pin shots I had. Overall it hits way harder and has a sweet hook when I do my part.Much better pin action as well. My three games in order were 161...165..and 160. Needless to say I'm excited. I'm curious as to its action when I play in league tomorrow. Can't wait!!!

I was worried a heavier higher performance ball might be a mistake but I was really confident after a few throws. I hope I can continue to improve.

[Davec13]

Congrats on becoming a deviant.

You are just getting used to it now, once you get it down if you hit the pocket it will be 10 in the pit. The heck with those pesky single pin leaves. I do think from the posts here and people I personally know It seem like everyone who switches to DV8 increases their average between 20-30 pins. If it holds true with you too, soon you'll be sitting at a 160-170 average.

[AngeloPD]

Congrats! you sure will improve your average in no time!

[AZBowla]

Aaaahhhh, mine is still TWO DAYS AWAY!!! The wait is killing me LOL, I can't WAIT to try this ball.

[Davec13]

Soon AZ soon you too will become a deviant :D

[75lockwood]

First Great choice in ball, i'm looking to dv8 aswell for my next ball, perhaps a marauder madness?

Congrats on the great improvement in score, going to a higher hook potential ball tends to do this, but where you go from here is up to you!


I was able to throw several of those wicked pro style hooks

Seeing your ball hook like a beast is always cool, but not always whats best for your bowling, the main thing you should focus on is your accuracy, focus on hitting your target and your average will rise (the same goes for spares, the difference between 160 and 200 is making spares)


that monster over hook is is a nice party trick though lol, whenever i go bowling for fun with my friends or on a date i always play over left gutter and cock my wrist revving the ball up to around 500 lol it's not very accurate but always fun to watch.

Good luck with the new ball ya deviant!

[billf]

20 pins over average out of the box? Only with a DV8! Glad to hear you are enjoying it so far. Good luck tomorrow!

[Rdmonster]

Thanks for the replies!!... I always cock my wrist even with the old Rhino but it has an effect now!! I feel if I practice and work on my accuracy this ball is gonna be awesome!! As I tired a little I started to lose focus and get sloppy or I would have done better.... I'm hoping the slower pace if league play will keep me a little fresher and focused.

[Keithalw]

I love my dv8... I actually thought of replacing my mission2.0 with a dv8 as well... btw good games right out the box.

[75lockwood]

Thanks for the replies!!... I always cock my wrist even with the old Rhino but it has an effect now!! I feel if I practice and work on my accuracy this ball is gonna be awesome!! As I tired a little I started to lose focus and get sloppy or I would have done better.... I'm hoping the slower pace if league play will keep me a little fresher and focused.

Good luck with your continued journey! may a 200+ average be in your future!


I love my dv8... I actually thought of replacing my mission2.0 with a dv8 as well... btw good games right out the box.

Do it! how old is your 2.0? perhaps if it's still a good ball, get another dv8 to compliment your current collection if your looking for a stronger ball perhaps the terror or hrr? or maybe a nice zombie spare ball for those evil 10 pins

[Cochese]

Congrats on your new acquisition. I am planning on becoming a deviant soon as well, just need to figure out what my first one will be. I am throwing the Storm Frantic right now and it is good, but I want something with more gusto on the back end. Thinking the Hell Raiser Terror may be in my near future

[Hammer]

Good luck with your DV8. I am thinking about getting a DV8 Marauder myself.

[billf]

I'm thinking of adding the Marauder myself. It would go well with my two Revenge's, Hell Raiser, Too Reckless, Reckless and Misfit. Not all of them are mine, we share with interchangeable thumbs. The Hell Raiser and Too Reckless belong to my doubles partner.

[MICHAEL]

it is a GREAT ball! I know I had my firt league 700 series with mine! Also had a 290 in that series!! My problem is I have so many great balls, I am lost!!! VG Nanno, Lucid, Undefeated (2 of them), DV8 terror, DV8 Marader, Storm 1 plastic ball! 6 balls, and a plastic one! I love each and every one of them. You have all heard the story, " The Little Old Lady That Lived In A Shoe ",,,, that's me only with bowling ball!! lol

[Rdmonster]

Hello everyone..... Here is a report from league night... Looked at the rankings.... My average was 134.... Was a little tentative with the new rock . In my first game I was below my average....the lanes were very oily. After I adjusted I bowled a 168 with a bunch of spares but only a few strikes.I couldn't find the right break point. The last games was pretty average to start with but as the lane's improved i got more strikes.I struck in the ninth and got pretty excited.... Then threw three in a row in the tenth.171 and a come from behind victory...I guess I like this new ball....!!!

[billf]

Good job. Glad to hear it was to your liking.

[J Anderson]

it is a GREAT ball! I know I had my firt league 700 series with mine! Also had a 290 in that series!! My problem is I have so many great balls, I am lost!!! VG Nanno, Lucid, Undefeated (2 of them), DV8 terror, DV8 Marader, Storm 1 plastic ball! 6 balls, and a plastic one! I love each and every one of them. You have all heard the story, " The Little Old Lady That Lived In A Shoe ",,,, that's me only with bowling ball!! lol

You and your lovely wife will have to move into the RV and let the balls take over the house;)

[Davec13]

Hello everyone..... Here is a report from league night... Looked at the rankings.... My average was 134.... Was a little tentative with the new rock . In my first game I was below my average....the lanes were very oily. After I adjusted I bowled a 168 with a bunch of spares but only a few strikes.I couldn't find the right break point. The last games was pretty average to start with but as the lane's improved i got more strikes.I struck in the ninth and got pretty excited.... Then threw three in a row in the tenth.171 and a come from behind victory...I guess I like this new ball....!!!

Congrats on rolling some good games. Wait til you get used to the ball and really start rolling the good games constantly. If the past experience holds true you should be sitting in the 150-150 range soon.

[Keithalw]

Good luck with your continued journey! may a 200+ average be in your future!



Do it! how old is your 2.0? perhaps if it's still a good ball, get another dv8 to compliment your current collection if your looking for a stronger ball perhaps the terror or hrr? or maybe a nice zombie spare ball for those evil 10 pins

My mission I got off a friend about 5 months ago and its now about a year year and a few months old. I thought of the terror or Marauder madness but I do not know yet lol honestly so many choices lol...

[Davec13]

My mission I got off a friend about 5 months ago and its now about a year year and a few months old. I thought of the terror or Marauder madness but I do not know yet lol honestly so many choices lol...

Too many choices and more being made all the time. :D

[EboniteKid299]

Love my Marauder! Great ball, hopefully it is long lasting and does not die out too quickly.

[Keithalw]

So true Davec13 so true... and EboniteKid I think the ball will last for a very long time ... I have to say its the favorite in my bag and usually the first ball out on league night for pretty much most of the night ....

[Rdmonster]

How long do these balls last...never heard of a ball wearing out until I started cruising forums.

[bowl1820]

How long do these balls last...never heard of a ball wearing out until I started cruising forums.

It all depends on how well you maintain it, cleaning etc.

[billf]

Balls are like vehicles. The better you maintain it, the longer it will last. Then there are always the lemons that happen to every company with no rhyme or reason they just seem to always break. I have several balls from Storm and DV8 with over 3,000 games on them and they still react like they were designed.