Here is the new high performance ball for DV8, the Hitman.  This ball uses a brand new core, the Hitman low RG asymmetric.  To wrap up this new core, they used a brand new cover, the N-Forcer.  This box finish is 500 grit with a crown factory compound on it. 

For this ball, I used one of my favorite layout 45x 4” x 55 with the pin in the ring finger.  This layout gives me more roll in the midlane and a more controllable backend. 

On the lane, I play the Hitman at the same place as the Creed.  The difference is in the reaction.  Because the cover is solid with a compound, the ball rolls sooner and is smoother in the backend.  I really like that king of reaction when I get an heavy roll in the midlane and still get a good finish.  Compared to the Vandal Strike, I play the Hitman 2 boards left with my feet and one board left with my eyes.  The reason is the heavy roll in the midlane.  When the lane break down and the Hitman begins to over react, I can switch to the Strike playing the same area and still get to the pocket. 

Like all the other DV8 balls, the surface can be sanded to a 1000 or  even a 500 grit for people with more speed. 

To conclude, if you wanna have a realy nice appealing ball and wanna have a great midlane roll and backend, the Hitman is your ball of choice.  And don’t forget, IT’S JUST BUSINESS.

The new High Performance ball from DV8 is the Hitman and it is as good as it gets. The Hitman is a strong angular Pearl that can handle Med-Heavy oil patterns. I was looking for a ball that would be stronger off the spot than my DV8 Creed which has become my Benchmark go to ball almost all the time, that is exactly what I got. The Hitman has great length and makes a very angular move on the backend of the pattern and has great hitting power. What I like the most about this ball is that when I get it in the oil or move in deeper it still never quits, it hits just as whether I'm in the oil or swinging to the dry.

Length: medium length

Volume: med- heavy

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS so far


Likes: hitting power and control

Dislikes: nothing

Layout: 5 1/2 inches off of the axis point. No extra hole

surface: Box finish

Tested on a 38 foot house pattern

This ball is very unique and very strong! As the ball comes off of the oil pattern it responds quickly and hooks! One thing that I like about this ball is the way it hits the pins, its strong and continues to keep driving through the pins even after it has made contact with the pins.
The Hitman is a ball that I will use when the pattern gets broken down a little bit and I am forced to move in towards the middle part of the lane because this ball gives me the confidence that it will recover and get back to the pocket.
Also, the color scheme on this ball is pretty cool! You definitely won't miss this one going down the lane!