DV8 Dude Bowling Ball Review | Bowling This Month

DV8

Dude

Pattern	St	Tw	Cr
Oily:	5	5	6
Medium:	9	8.5	8
Dry:	7	7	6
Sport:	6	5	5

(1-10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR))

Coverstock Info
Name:	Class 4F
Type:	Reactive Solid
Box Finish:	500 SiaAir / Royal Compound / Royal Shine
Color:	Black / Purple
Core Info
Name:	NA
Type:	Symmetrical
RG:	2.557
Total Diff:	0.040
Int. Diff:	NA

This latest release is the follow up to the very successful Diva for DV8. This time the core has been modified in addition to changing from a pearl coverstock to a solid. The higher RG core does not flare as much as the version in the Diva.

The solid coverstock was very smooth rolling down the lane. That smooth and predictable motion was best on our medium test pattern. Stroker liked the Diva best and also had the best reaction with the Dude on this pattern. He was able to camp outside where the other two testers were and had the most miss room out of the three. He used the smooth rolling reaction to create hold on shots that were yanked and the box finish was just rough enough to not over-react when it saw friction early. Tweener was next on this...

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Performance Ratings

Name	Value	Comments
Torque (1-10)	5.5	The Dude provides a smooth shape as it makes its way down the lane. This ball will be a good selection when the back ends are super crisp.
Length (1-25)	14	The Dude’s solid coverstock does not allow it to have as much length as the Diva. This cover takes well to surface changes for bowlers who want to get it going even earlier.
Back End (1-20)	14	The Dude is strongest in the midlane with a smooth controlled motion at the back end. We added polish to the cover to get more back end reaction.
Total Hook (1-100)	48	We found the Dude to cover just about the same amount of boards as the Diva. While it covered the same amount of area, we had this ball much smoother through the entire lane.

Strengths: The Dude offers a very predictable motion through the entire lane. This will help bowlers on over/under THS or conditions with very strong hooking back ends.

Weaknesses: The Dude will struggle at the box finish on heavy conditions. Keep this one on what it was designed for.

Overall Summary: The Dude is the solid counterpart to the Diva. This ball will offer the same amount of hook, while providing a different motion on its way to the pocket.