The first Thug Life I drilled I put the Pin just above my Ring finger and stacked the CG. The Pin is 2-3". The surface is out of the box finish.  I have used this ball on the Kegel High Way to Hell, and also USBC Blue 2.  What I really love about the Thug Life is on both patterns I was able to play outside like 5 and out, or when I moved inside and played 15 I was able and did not have any problem with losing carry. I just change hand positions for where I am playing and this is huge because this ball is very Versatile and I can use this ball on multiple lane conditions and this is also great because I don't have to have so many balls in my bag. The Thug Life and the Deviant is a really good 1-2 punch. When the Thug life is going down too long or breaking to much I can go to the Deviant and it keeps me in the same ballpark and the line I am playing.  DV8 Thug Line has been a big part of my game from the Thug to now the Thug Life. I have loved all the Thug's. The Thug Life with its Composite Technology cover stock is great on this ball for being a Pearl Cover. The Thug Life let me get left and close my angles a little bit of where I usually start with my Thug Unruly and Thug Corrupt. Thug Life was real clean through the front of the lane which surprised me. It still had that strong mid lane roll but when it hit the break point and made that hard move to the pocket the ball didn't slow down or read early like the Unruly, and  It just kept going through the pins. Another thing that I really like about the Thug life if I missed left a little it recovered very nicely. If I missed right a little the ball just set up in the oil and never crossed, and It held pocket. The comparison to the Thug Corrupt, the Thug life is 3-4 feet longer, and more angular. Comparison to the Vandal, The Thug life is 2 Feet shorter, and 3-4 boards sharper off the break point. These new Composite covers are so amazingly strong and consistent. I strongly suggest those who are looking for a strong consistent ball that is clean in the front, strong angle off the break point and hits hard, this ball is a must for you. The Thug Life is great on THS, and also Medium to Oily Lane Conditions. Get your Thug Life today at your Local Pro Shop!  #dv8bowling #dv8thuglife

Doug Cutler
DV8 Regional Staffer
PBA Regional Champion

At 55x5x30 I drilled my Thug Life identical to my Thug Corrupt, I really like my Thug Corrupt and was hoping to get a ball that compliments it.  The Thug Life does just that, it provides the technology of a top end asymmetric ball (composite coverstock technology and asymmetric core), without requiring the high volume of oil necessary for most asymmetric balls these days.  The Thug Life clears the heads easier than the Thug Corrupt, but still creates the same great midlane roll and strength off the corner.  Compared to a Vandal with the same layout, the Thug Life is about 3 feet earlier and 3-4 boards stronger.  The Thug Life will be a great option for anyone who bowls in a house that doesn’t put out a ton of oil, or a low rev or high speed bowler that is looking for more of a skid flip motion, but needs help getting the ball around the corner. 

The Thug Life is a great ball! I drilled mine 45x4.25x30 and left it box finish. This ball is comparable to the Unruly but, with more backend motion! I have used it on several kegal patterns and house shots and the ball is very predictable on all patterns. The Thug Life is very good for heavy oil and playing multiple angles to the pocket. If you want to play in or out on the lane this ball provides you with all angles to the pocket. I found with this ball that it will corner deeper inside than any other Thug I have thrown! If you want to shoot some big scores get yours today you won’t be disappointed!
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Jason Wendt
DV8 Regional Staff Member
www.dv8bowling.com

I drilled the Thug Life up 60 x 4 1/2 x 35...similar to some other balls that I've liked recently.

The Thug Life is positioned between the Thug Corrupt and Vandal. It clears the front of the lane better than the sanded Thug Corrupt, but isn't as clean as the Vandal. The midlane is a heavy roll, and the backend is a strong, hard arc. The Thug Life is 2-3 boards less aggressive than the Corrupt, and about 2-3 boards more hook, with a more rounded shape, than the Vandal.

I can see the Thug Life working well for slower ball speeds or higher rev rates on heavier oil. For those with less hand or higher speed, the Thug life would be a great compliment to the most aggressive ball their bag.

Dv8 Thug Life is the real deal i left mines box finish and went with a pin up layout on this one, i wanted to use mostly for THS which is 42 FT and let me say it a brackets nightmare for the other bowlers . This ball gets through the front part of the lane with no problem but when its feel the dry area of lane that's when it become a thug i feel like i am getting away with murder and getting paid for it but if you looking for something clean through the front and hook on back this your money ball . i havent played with the suface but looking at Ryan throw the thug life in the US Open and winning , it takes that very well also. get to your local proshop and pick this one up today.

Morris Clegg
Dv8 Regional/Amateur Staffer

I have this ball drilled with the pin below the bridge and CG stacked directly beneath (I'm right handed). The new DV8 cover technology simply cannot be beat right now. My Thug Life is more smooth off the break, but it finishes through the pins unbelievably well. The pearl cover helps it get through the heads consistently well, but then you see the power of the new composite technology. The ball finishes so well through the pins that your "pocket" almost seems to get bigger. You pay less penalty for shots that aren't as good as you would like. The Thug Life is a great benchmark choice for someone looking to build a good arsenal. This ball will be in my bag for quite some time, and I think everyone should go out and purchase one. Thank you DV8! The Thug life is exceptional.

Dustin Bearden

Currently I am still working with the surface of this ball as my ball speed hasn't exactly matched up with this ball yet, but what I have found is this ball allows me to be very aggressive with tighter angles down lane. I have mine Pin up with 1000 surface and this seems to blend out the lanes the best for me so far. Not throwing this ball too much on the house shot as it matches up best for me on certain patterns right now. If you are a power player with speed and rev's this could be your next big ball!