Dark Side - DV8
A BALL DESIGNED FOR BOWLERS WHO DON'T USE A THUMB HOLE!
Watch the Dark Side in Action.
No-Thumb Resources Page
The fastest growing and most exciting category in our game is the no-thumb and two-handed bowlers. We've made a resource area to help you maximize that style!
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DV8’s latest innovation in the no-thumb category!
The Dark Side is crafted to give no-thumb bowlers more drilling options and a greater performance advantage, featuring a revolutionary, patent-pending core design called Duality. While it’s optimized for no-thumb players, the Dark Side is still a fantastic choice for traditional bowlers. The Duality core is the lowest Differential offering in the new No-Thumb category, creating less flare and a new motion for this category. Equipped with the Inciter Hybrid coverstock and finished with compound, this ball provides easy length through the front of the lane while delivering a strong continuous motion on the backend. Whether you’re a no-thumb bowler or a traditional player, the Dark Side offers the perfect balance of power, control, and performance. Check out our No-Thumb resource page on DV8bowling.com for more in-depth information on how the Dark Side will work for you!
Core Numbers
16 lb 15 lb 14 lb 13 lb 12 lb RG 2.494/2.480/2.503/2.577/2.599 DIFF 0.031/0.036/0.035/0.043/0.043
Spec LabelSpec Value
Level $$$$ Color Red / Purple Core Duality Coverstock Inciter Hybrid Cover Type Hybrid Reactive Finish 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Factory Compound Weights 16-12 lbs. Hook 260 Length 160 Performance Length with controlled arc Lane Condition Medium oil Warranty Two years from purchase date Release Date March 20, 2025
DURABILITY OPTIMIZATION TECHNOLOGY (DOT)
The Dark Side features Durability Optimization Technology (DOT), a patent-pending advancement in bowling ball technology.
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DynamiCore Technology
The Dark Side features the innovative outer core technology called DynamiCore. This industry-leading technology is a more durable outer material that yields less compression upon impact increasing hitting power and creating an undeniable difference in sound and pin carry.
