Tonight we bowl!!

[AZBowla]

The new DV8 Marauder is here, and I'll be getting it drilled tonight!! Can't wait to see the difference this ball is going to make!

What are some things I should be sure to ask about/have done at the Pro Shop tonight? It's been 10 years since I had a ball drilled and back then I had no idea other than I wanted a fingertip grip. I'm hoping they can watch me bowl a few frames first but if not, what should I tell them so the ball is drilled right? I'm excited but also a little nervous about this...

[Davec13]

No replies after all this time? I had mine drilled pin up to stay long and it works great for me. Hopefully you got them to watch you throw a few and take measurements off your ball and it works out well for you.

[billf]

Sorry but I didn't see this thread until now but chances are I didn't get home from work until after you left anyway.

[AZBowla]

Well, last night went very, very well. The shop I went to was extremely knowledgeable and the ball is a perfect fit. They couldn't watch me bowl because it was league night and all the lanes were taken up for that, but after asking me what kind of reaction I was looking for, he drilled it to match. Took it to another alley to try out and I gotta say I'm impressed with this ball. It's going to take a little getting used to because my old ball has NOTHING on this ball for reaction, but even though I spent much of the evening getting a feel for the new ball I still shot a 203 with it. Other games last night ranged from 150-170. My thumb got hung up in it a couple times because I'm used to my old ball and was squeezing the new one, but if I catch myself doing that and keep my thumb straight, my strike ball feels almost effortless, and even if I miss my target arrow by a couple of boards, this ball still finds the pocket and the pin reaction is awesome. I got quite a few strikes last night that I would not have with my old ball, so I'm extremely happy with this ball. Definitely worth the coin.

Next step for me once I feel completely comfortable with the new ball is to upload a video so I can get pointers on my physical game. Thanks to all who helped me choose the ball and for all the great advice!

[Davec13]

Congrats on finally getting to throw your DV8. Like everyone around here had told you, the balls are amazing. I have noticed that it's a very forgiving ball if you miss your mark too. Somehow it manages to find it's way back to the pocket. When you do hit a pocket shot though it's 10 in the pit.

[AngeloPD]

Congrats with the new ball, did you get the regular marauder or the marauder madness?

[AZBowla]

I got the Marauder. Really enjoying it so far but I need to learn how to throw it properly without squeezing it. Messed up my thumb a little bit because the thumb hole is smaller than I'm used to having.

[billf]

The Madness won't be released until the end of the month.