DV8
Marauder Madness
PatternStTwCr
Oily:889
Medium:99.59.5
Dry:533
Sport:777

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

Coverstock Info
Name:
Class 5G Reactive
Type:
Reactive Solid
Box Finish:
500 / 4000 Siaair
Color:
Blue / Neon Yellow Solid
Core Info
Name:
NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.524
Total Diff:0.050
Int. Diff:NA

The Marauder Madness uses the same core as the Marauder, with a different, stronger, solid coverstock. The Class 5G coverstock creates much more traction on the lane than the previous solid in this line, the Too Reckless.

The sanded covered Marauder Madness matched up best with our medium test pattern. The Madness offered the perfect amount of total hook and energy at the back end. We were able to play in our comfort zones as well as...

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Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
7
The sanded, solid cover is smoother at the back end than the Marauder. The change in cover and box finish are the reason for the difference.
Length
(1-25)
12
The box finish is a new finishing process for DV8. The 500/4000 Siaair finish gives this ball some traction without starting too early.
Back End
(1-20)
15.5
Because this ball starts earlier and reads the midlane more strongly than the Marauder, the back end rating is lower. The Madness still offered plenty of recovery on our medium test pattern.
Total Hook
(1-100)
52
This ball offers more hook than any other DV8 mid-performance ball. Still less than the Revenge and the new Nightmare, the Marauder Madness is more than the only other solid at this price point, the Too Reckless.

Strengths: The Marauder Madness offers predictable hook on medium to oily lane conditions. There are no surprises with this ball, just strong, quality performance.

Weaknesses: Extreme wet or really dry lane conditions are not suitable for the Marauder Madness. Instead of trying to trick this ball with layouts or surfaces, there are better ball selections for these types of patterns.

Overall Summary: The sanded cover with its new finishing process gives the Marauder Madness some traction in the oil and more overall motion than the Marauder. This and the other DV8 release this month, the Nightmare, are the first two solid sanded bowling balls since the Hell Raiser Revenge.