DV8 balls drop in price more than any other manufacturer?

[NewToBowling]

I don't know if a few examples mark a trend but I have noticed that DV8 balls drop in price quicker than other manufacturers. Right now you can get the DV8 Vandal for $99 (I believe was $169 new). This is from a competitor site so won't mention. But I have noticed the same with their Thug line balls.

With Storm or EBI they seem to stand a bit firmer with their pricing. Not letting it go to "clearance" as soon.

[jab5325]

It could also be that a certain outlet need to liquidate stock of a given ball or line of balls, and the rest follow suit.

FWIW, out of all the ball brands, DV8 is one I see the least. At my usual house, there is more Lanemasters equipment than DV8.

[fokai73]

Lane Masters is the swizzle shizzle. The only draw back to these balls are drilling them lol... It'll dull bits faster than the rest. And ruin pins when used. I've cashed more in the last 2.5 years of using this brand vs the bigger brands I had owned. Well, the hyroad made me some money lol...

I owned DV8, and I sold one and gave two of them away. I just didn't match up well with them. The person using it, well she cashed big earlier this month. If I did like dv8 and the prices were lower, I'll be a ball whore again lol

[Amyers]

I don't know if a few examples mark a trend but I have noticed that DV8 balls drop in price quicker than other manufacturers. Right now you can get the DV8 Vandal for $99 (I believe was $169 new). This is from a competitor site so won't mention. But I have noticed the same with their Thug line balls.

With Storm or EBI they seem to stand a bit firmer with their pricing. Not letting it go to "clearance" as soon.

We'll could be the made in Mexico advantage here at $100 probably still profitable.

The only DV8 balls I've ever liked the looks of is the Diva line pretty much everything else I've thought other things looked better. I also think they took a wrong turn with the names a lot of the youth associations frown on young bowlers throwing balls with the name Thug on them.

[Timmyb]

We'll could be the made in Mexico advantage here at $100 probably still profitable.

The only DV8 balls I've ever liked the looks of is the Diva line pretty much everything else I've thought other things looked better. I also think they took a wrong turn with the names a lot of the youth associations frown on young bowlers throwing balls with the name Thug on them.


Good to know they're made in Mexico. That will prevent me from ever buying one.

[fokai73]

Good to know they're made in Mexico. That will prevent me from ever buying one.

Too later for you, you own a Melee Jab.. not bad for a mexican made ball

[Amyers]

Too later for you, you own a Melee Jab.. not bad for a mexican made ball

That's funny. Just so you know Timmy Brunswick, DV8, and Radical are all Brunswick brands and are produced in Mexico.

[Timmyb]

Too later for you, you own a Melee Jab.. not bad for a mexican made ball


Buh bye Melee Jab. Literally.

[Timmyb]

Too later for you, you own a Melee Jab.. not bad for a mexican made ball


Good to know. I was under the impression that Brunswick was still American made. Pays to do your homework. I actually gave away the Melee Hook I won on here. That ball just wouldn't hit, no matter what I tried. Now I'm glad it's gone.

[Aslan]

I've gotten a LOT of balls on clearance at that "other site" and can tell you the most COMMON balls that get reduced are:

1) Ebonite
2) Radical

The ones that almost NEVER are on clearance:
1) Storm
2) Rotogrip
3) Motiv

Track and DV8 and 900Global (pre-Storm buyout)...sometimes. Hammer and Columbia300...not as much...Brunswick rarely. I have a fair amount of Ebonites that were just SO unpopular that they probably had a real hard time moving them. Radical had their old Reaxxx line...and lets just say it wasn't very popular...so those balls quickly went to clearance. But usually if you want Storm...it's like $10 off at best.

[Amyers]

I've gotten a LOT of balls on clearance at that "other site" and can tell you the most COMMON balls that get reduced are:

1) Ebonite
2) Radical

The ones that almost NEVER are on clearance:
1) Storm
2) Rotogrip
3) Motiv

Track and DV8 and 900Global (pre-Storm buyout)...sometimes. Hammer and Columbia300...not as much...Brunswick rarely. I have a fair amount of Ebonites that were just SO unpopular that they probably had a real hard time moving them. Radical had their old Reaxxx line...and lets just say it wasn't very popular...so those balls quickly went to clearance. But usually if you want Storm...it's like $10 off at best.

I agree with your storm/roto although it seems like maybe its the PSO's who tend not to discount them as much. My PSO told me the distributor was having a deal that for every Alpha Crux and Lock combo they bought they were giving him 3 free Hyroad Solids (storm's biggest clunker lately) but I seen the Hyroad solid on the counter he was still selling it for $179 which is about what he would have charged for the ball anyway. So it maybe more the PSO's are more confident in selling Storm/Roto merchandise so they don't pass the savings on. I don't see may discounted Hammer Balls either.

Radical, Colombia, DV8, and Ebonite I'm not sure why anyone ever pays full price for because you can find them on discount 3 months later $50 to $75 bucks cheaper. Brunswick seems to be discounted more here lately but even their initial prices seem to be lower than some of the other brands for new release of comrable equipment again maybe the Mexico factor.

[foreverincamo]

All EBI balls are made in Kentucky I believe. I don't know where Lane Master balls are made, but the prices are outrageous. Storm are in Colorado maybe?

[fokai73]

Lane Masters are made in Walter Rays old stomping grounds in Stockton, California.

[NewToBowling]

Storm = Utah

[foreverincamo]

That explains the cost of Lane Masters. That company went under once.

[AlexNC]

I've noticed the same thing regarding DV8. I've seen some pretty discounted prices on closeout stock at all the major online retailers. I've seen some of their mid performance stuff dip to the 60-70 dollar range on one of the sites.

[billf]

The ball manufacturers set the minimum price. If a ball goes clearance then it will be discontinued. All PSOs can return inventory to their distribution center. If one online store has it lower than another that is just from one willing to make less on the ball while still being at or above the minimum allowed. This is one reason many pro shops will have a shelf price higher than what they actually charge as this keeps them out of trouble with the ball reps when they visit.

I just checked my Hammer Scandal and Ebonite Warrior Elite and both are stamped "Made in USA". Storm and Roto-Grip are manufactured in Utah. Not sure if 900Global moved to the same manufacturing facility. Motiv is made in Michigan.

[1VegasBowler]

In 2014 I returned to bowling after a 25 year hiatus.

A friend sold me his #15 Ruckus Schizo for $40, and after I got it re-drilled I have been steadfast to the DV8/Brunswick line.

Since I have a bad shoulder that has been deteriorating, I rarely use it. But I still have it "just in case".

Since August I have picked up a Thug Unruly and the Vandal, and I am more than happy with this arsenal. (Brunswick T Zone for spares)

Unfortunately there are those who wish to not like my arsenal because they are made in Mexico.

I chose the DV8/Brunswick because they are good balls and they fit my style of game, just as there are those who use Storm, Global, Hammer, etc., because it fits their game.

We all have choices we can make when we buy something no matter what it is.