DV8 Frequency vs. DV8 Instigator

Compare the specs of the DV8 Frequency and DV8 Instigator side by side in the ball comparison table below. To view the full bowling ball review for one of these balls, click the ball name link in the table below.

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Brand	DV8	DV8
Ball Name	Frequency	Instigator
Cover Name	Flexure	Inciter Solid
Cover Type	Reactive Hybrid	Reactive Solid
Box Finish	500 / 2000 SiaAir	500 / 3000 SiaAir
Color	Indigo / Sky / Grape	Orange / Blue / Black
Core Name	Adversary	Assailant
Core Type	Asymmetrical	Asymmetrical
RG	2.476	2.481
Total Diff.	0.047	0.051
Int. Diff.	0.018	0.016
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