General Info
| Brand: | DV8 |
| Name: | Grudge Hybrid |
| Reviewed: | August 2016 |
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| Coverstock Specs | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Composite Hook Hybrid |
| Type: | Reactive Hybrid |
| Box Finish: | 500 / 4000 SiaAir |
| Color: | Black / Red / Yellow |
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| Core Specs | |
| Name: | Grudge Low RG Asymmetric |
| Type: | Asymmetrical |
| RG: | 2.49 |
| Diff: | 0.056 |
| Int. Diff: | 0.014 |
For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.
The Grudge Hybrid, a follow-up to the original Grudge from earlier this year, is the newest high performance ball from DV8. It features the same Grudge Low RG Asymmetric core design as the original, but with changes to both the coverstock and box finish. This new release uses a hybrid version of the Composite Hook coverstock. The out-of-box finish is smoother than that of the original Grudge, which had a very rough 1000 SiaAir surface prep to help it provide maximum hook on heavy oil. The Grudge Hybrid exits the box at 500/4000 SiaAir, giving it both more length and more hook at the back end of the lane.
Even with its more moderate surface finish, this ball’s best performance came on our heavy oil test pattern. 4000 SiaAir on this cover is still plenty rough enough to create traction on heavy volumes of oil. The Grudge Hybrid started hooking a few feet farther down the
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DV8 Grudge Hybrid Comparisons
Click below to see a comparison table of each pair of bowling balls shown:
- DV8 Grudge Hybrid vs. DV8 Deviant Pearl
- DV8 Grudge Hybrid vs. DV8 Diva XOXO
- DV8 Grudge Hybrid vs. DV8 Freakshow
- DV8 Grudge Hybrid vs. DV8 Freakshow Solid
- DV8 Grudge Hybrid vs. DV8 Grudge
- DV8 Grudge Hybrid vs. DV8 Grudge Pearl
- DV8 Grudge Hybrid vs. DV8 Pitbull
- DV8 Grudge Hybrid vs. DV8 Thug Corrupt
- DV8 Grudge Hybrid vs. DV8 Vandal Smash
To compare the DV8 Grudge Hybrid to any other bowling ball(s), please use our Bowling Ball Comparison tool.
Additional DV8 Grudge Hybrid Resources
Click here to visit DV8's website to read the manufacturer-supplied information on this ball. Also, see below for the manufacturer-produced promotional video for this ball.
Please remember that our reviews are solely based on our own testing and that you may sometimes find differences between our comments and ratings and the manufacturer's claims. Links to these manufacturer resources are provided here strictly for convenience purposes.
