DV8 Night Prowler
Pin Length: 3 inch Pin
Ball Weight: 15lb
Layout: 30 x 4 1/4" x 40
X Hole (if there is one): No
BOWLER STYLE: power tweener
Rev Rate: 350-400 rpm
Ball Speed: 16-17mph
Axis Rotation: 90*
PAP/Track: 4">, 1" up
SURFACE PREP:
Grit: 360 hard/500, Crown Factory Compound
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polished
LANE CONDITION: THS
Length: 42ft
Volume:Medium, heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
BALL REACTION : Scale of 1-10 ( 10 being the most )
Length: 8.5
Back End: 9.5
Total Hook: 7.5
Breakpoint Shape: Length with Strong Flip
COMMENTS:
The DV8 Night Prowler is the newest ball in DV8's $$$$$ price point. This ball features DOT Technology, backed by an industry leading 4 year warranty. It also features Dynamicore, which definitely adds to the hit and carry of this ball. The cover is the all new N-Forcer SF Pearl which gives you additional length compared to the OG Prowler.
I held off just throwing a review out for this ball because oob I didnt really match up to this ball on the conditions I normally see. It was just way too over under for my game. After multiple surface changes, I settled on 360 with hard pressure, light 500 4 sides then Crown Factory Compound.
For the layout I went with my typical layout of 30 x 4 1/4" x 40, and my first thought on this ball is super clean. I have it about a foot longer than the OG Prowler, and definitely more backend continuation as well.
This ball glides through the heads storing max energy for the backend. I definitely feel like the OG Prowler can handle a little more volume than the Night Prowler, but when you have to chase the oil left as the lanes open up, the Night Prowler is the better choice as it literally feels with some friction I have as much room left as I need. I can definitely see those who already have the original Prowler picking up a Night Prowler and covering most all typical THS comditions, they definitely make a great 1-2 combination.
Overall, if you are looking for a skid flip type reaction, add to it Dynamicore and DOT technology, and you have what I feel is the best skid flip ball on the market right now, the Night Prowler!!
Mike Myrick
Pro Shop Manager
DV8 Advisory Staff
www.coolwick.com
