DV8 Instigator vs. DV8 Frequency

Compare the specs of the DV8 Instigator and DV8 Frequency 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	Instigator	Frequency
Cover Name	Inciter Solid	Flexure
Cover Type	Reactive Solid	Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish	500 / 3000 SiaAir	500 / 2000 SiaAir
Color	Orange / Blue / Black	Indigo / Sky / Grape
Core Name	Assailant	Adversary
Core Type	Asymmetrical	Asymmetrical
RG	2.481	2.476
Total Diff.	0.051	0.047
Int. Diff.	0.016	0.018
Torque Length Back End Total Hook Ball Tester Ratings	See Performance Ratings... Already a premium member? Click here to log in.

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