A bit overwhelmed by all the options

[Davec13]

DV8 is owned by Brunswick so it's not like you'd be changing companies. Plus if you like to bowl with the black lights, all DV8 balls glow under the lights.

They sure do glow.

[AZBowla]

Thanks for all the insight, everyone. Right now it's a toss-up between the DV8 Hellraiser Revenge or Terror. The Terror might be a bit too strong for my style, but it sure is a good looking ball with a very nice hook, and that's tempting. I love watching that ball go down the lane and do it's thing in the ball-reaction videos. Seems like either one will perform very solidly regardless of how they are thrown (within reason of course) and that's what I'm after.

Thanks again for all the responses, I'll be heading to the pro-shop in a couple weeks to pick one up. Can't wait.

[billf]

I use both the Revenge and Terror. When it starts to dry up too much for the Revenge I switch to the Terror and keep the same marks. The Terror will then go down lane a bit farther but have a sharper hook into the pocket. If I want to move around some then I just use the Terror the whole series and move left as the lanes warrant. The Terror is a very versatile ball.

[AngeloPD]

i currently use the revenge and if my original line dries out, i just move left and rev the ball more to change my line. if not, i just switch to my c300 freeze hybrid and play my original line.

[bayedup84]

I agree this is a great site, friendly,very helpful, and people actually respond. Like other sites I seen it was weeks and months since anythings been goin on

[AZBowla]

So as the great day approaches - the all wonderful middle of the month day of pay where I can finally spend some money without something getting shut off as a result - I find myself second guessing my choice of the HRR or HRT. Both sound like great balls, but they're also listed as Pro performance balls for medium to heavy oil. The more I read up, the more I'm beginning to wonder if these balls will work on your typical house shot lanes, especially if they're dry and haven't been oiled in a while. Should I be looking for a more versatile ball that will work under multiple lane conditions? What would you recommend as a good mid-range ball that can perform in the usual lane conditions you find at your local bowling alley during regular recreational bowling? Or should I just take the plunge and get the HRT?

Thanks for the advice!

[Davec13]

Get the marauder. It works better (for me at least) when there is a little oil on the lanes. When the lanes start to dry up I either move to the left or grab another ball out of the bag. I think it's a more versatile ball than the other two house shot wise. While having a huge hooking ball is cool in all reality most people will never need that much of a ball. I'm pretty sure somewhere on this site bill was talking about how he was standing in the left lane and able to throw a strike ball from there with the HRR. That's a lot of hook

[billf]

First off, there is a huge difference in a typical house shot and lanes that haven't been oiled that day. Typical leagues will oil with no bowling on them until the league begins. It sounds like you may be looking for a ball for open bowling which is typically drier. I'm with Dave on this, the DV8 Marauder. There may be times when you have to move left some but that will just help prepare you for times during leagues/tournaments when you have to play a different line.
The Hell Raiser Revenge would be WAY too strong for open bowling and the Terror would have you extremely left. Great balls but not for open bowling. If you're looking to go a little cheaper the DV8 Misfit would also be a good choice.

[AZBowla]

Excellent, I'm SO GLAD I asked about this! OK, I've got my order all set to go over at Bowlingball.com for the DV8 Marauder and a double tote to hold that plus my current ball. Thank you for all your help, gang!

[AZBowla]

And.... it's on it's way! My very own 15 lb DV8 Marauder from bowlingball.com will be here in a few days.

Now to find a good place to get 'er drilled. Any Phoenix bowlers here have a recommendation?