DV8 Mantra vs. DV8 Dark Side | Bowling This Month

Compare the specs of the DV8 Mantra and DV8 Dark Side 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	Mantra	Dark Side
Cover Name	HK22 - Inciter Xtreme	Inciter Hybrid
Cover Type	Reactive Hybrid	Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish	500 / 1000 / 1500 SiaAir / Factory Compound	500 / 1000 / 1500 SiaAir / Factory Compound
Color	Black / Mint / Blue	Red / Purple
Core Name	Mantra	Duality
Core Type	Asymmetrical	Symmetrical
RG	2.498	2.480
Total Diff.	0.047	0.036
Int. Diff.	0.011	0.000
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