What DV8 ball would you pick?

[SouthpawTRK]

I currently have a DV8 Misfit and a DV8 Zombie spare and am really happy with both of them. I am thinking of picking up a 3rd DV8 ball within the next month or so. I was wondering if you had a Misfit and a Zombie, what DV8 ball would be your third choice? I'm leaning towards a Marauder or Marauder Madness since I would like to have more hook than the Misfit and I typically play on standard house pattern. Thanks in advance for all of your help!

[75lockwood]

The Marauder is just awesome, and it definitely out hooks the Misfit. (i was looking at the misfit as a possible option for a 2nd/3rd ball to fit between the marauder and the spare ball. the madness is a lot stronger of a ball and is meant for heavier oil. how much will your misfit hook on fresh oil and how much will it hook on burnt up oil? if on fresh oil the misfit still hooks hard then getting a ball like the madness might end up not getting all that much use as its just to much for the oil conditions you bowl in. if on the other hand the misfit looks like a spare ball when you first start then the madness might be the better choice....

[AZBowla's Girl]

I would have to go with the Marauder as a good step up from the Misfit. My boyfriend loves his very much and has had a great time using it so far. Just ask AZBowla, he will tell you.

[Zothen]

If I had to pick a DV8 i'd pick the Nightmare!

Zothen

[Brother_jd]

Nightmare.

[Stormed1]

Depending on the volume of oil you see the next logical step would be the Marauder or if you see a higher volume the madness

[scottymoney]

All depends on the oil you see and your style. I will tell you if the lanes are dry the madness will give you headaches. On my THS during league, my Madness is a beast, during practice when lanes are dry I have to move all over the place to find a spot to play. Something I am going to try and work on next time I go practice will be to find a different arrow and line to play rather than my beloved 2nd arrow.

I would put forth this idea, instead of looking for a ball for a certain oil maybe go for a ball that might be a tad more aggressive, but drill it different than your misfit is. If you have a ball set to go long, maybe drill the next one to have more of a arcing curve to it? Just an idea, and one that I thought about doing for my next ball.

[SouthpawTRK]

Thanks to everyone for their responses to my original post regarding a third DV8 ball!

I'm going to talk to the pro at the shop this weekend (hopefully he can watch me throw a few frames) to see what DV8 ball would make for a good addition to what I currently have. I'll talk to him about the oil that I'm usually going to see on a regular basis and seeing what drilling patterns (other than what I have on my Misfit) could give me the results that I'm looking for.

Thanks again for everything; I really appreciate all of the feedback. I'll post an update after I meet with the pro this weekend.

[billf]

The Marauder. I wish I got my sooner but love that I have it now!
Marauder has more back end reaction designed into it than the Madness. The Madness has a slightly more even arcing hook. The Madness does handle heavier oil though.

[Rdmonster]

I want a hellraiser.....something a tad heavier than my marauder with a smoother reaction.... My marauder Is a touch to long at times..