tried a Storm Rocket. How does it compare to DV8 Misfit.

[speedster]

I called an audible and ordered a DV8 Ruckus from the pro shop. $99 fitted and drilled. I felt like that was a good price and I've read a lot of positive things about it.

How wold it compare with the other balls I mentioned? I'm going to pick it up on monday.

[Amyers]

The Ruckus should handle more oil than the others except the Sinister will hook earlier than the Rocket or Wrecker. Hard to beat $99 fitted and drilled. I have a couple of friends who have the Ruckus and have thought they were pretty good hope you enjoy it.

[epiepenburg]

I like my ruckus, usually the first ball out of my bag lately. Once the lanes dry up I move in and throw the Thug. For me, the ruckus doesn't work as well if I try and stand farther left, it seems to have a point where it won't come back for me, that's usually my sign to start throwing my Thug.

I agree for $99 fit and drilled you won't be going wrong. I will tell you I do have a balance hole drilled in the side of my ball. Also it took me a good 20-25 games to actually like the ball.

[Blacksox1]

I called an audible and ordered a DV8 Ruckus from the pro shop. $99 fitted and drilled. I felt like that was a good price and I've read a lot of positive things about it.

For a first ball and with a great price, I believe you made a good choice.

[speedster]

Ball actually came in early so I'm going to have it drilled on Saturday instead of Monday. Will be interesting to see how the fitting goes. I'll get to use it in my fun league on tuesday.

[speedster]

I got fitted and drilled out today and rolled a couple of games. Fits my hand well and the pin is above my ring finger. I don't know what the technical jargon specs were. I failed to asked him. I also had to have a balance hole drilled.

My initial thoughts are that I wish I had purchased a 14lb ball instead of a 15lb ball because it just feels heavy to me. I'm sure I'll adjust to this but right now my forearm is tired. Lol. The lane conditions were very oily. Much more oily than the house lanes I have my league on. My first game was pretty decent as I tried to get the feel for how the ball reacts. But since I was bowling by myself the pace was very fast and I just got tired. My second game not nearly as good as I felt like the ball got away from me in the later frames. Also, my lack of revs really shows with this ball as it seems like I have to slow way down in order to maintain a consistent hook. With the 14lb rocket I was getting my best carry with speeds of 15.5 mph but with the ball and the increased weight I had to slow down to around 13.5mph. Just seemed very slow. I'm looking forward to using this on my house lanes so that I can get a better gauge of where I'm at. Also, I won't have to deal with the damn black lights, lasers, and disco balls that I dealt with today. Very distracting when your trying out a new ball. Time will tell how well this ball works out for me but I'm optimistic.

[Blomer]

I'm waiting to purchase the Rocket myself!

[manke]

Hope it works out for you!!