Ball NPS Score: 100.00
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Description: DV8 continues the Diva line of products with the Dvia XOXO.  This ball takes a Composite Flip pearl coverstock and pairs it with the successful Diva core to create a bowling ball that offers length with a flip reaction that results in strikes on medium oil conditions.

DV8 Diva XOXO Ball Specs:

- Color: Purple/Silver All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Reaction: All Purpose with Flip
- Coverstock: Composite Flip Pearl
- Core Type: Diva
- Factory Finish: 500 Siaair/Royal Compound
- Radius of Gyration (RG): 2.516**
- Differential (Diff): 0.052**
- ** RG and Diff are based off of 15 lb. balls
- Hook Potential: High 200 (scale 10-225)
- Length: 150 (scale 25-235)
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium Oil

The original Diva is my favorite ball ever (I've had 5 of them with 2 still in my tournament only bag) and any ball with that core is a welcome addition to my bag, especially when it is paired with a variation of the cover from my ever loved Vandal!  Reading what other staffers had to say about it being so quick off the friction, I went with a layout of 55x4.5x40 (pin over ring) as the ball had a 3-4" pin so I couldn't go pin down.

Thus far I have used the Diva XOXO on 4 different patterns:  a 39' Middle Road, 37' Kegel Broadway, 42' Stone Street and 44' High Street.  On all of the patterns my best look with the Diva XOXO was playing a light swing during games 3-4.  What really impressed stood out about using this ball was just how versatile it is.  Swung to the ditch on 37' it looked good, as it did playing tight on the longer, heavier walls with tighter angles and more forward roll.  My best look so far with this ball was on the toughest of the 4 patterns, Middle Road, where I was able to get into 3 arrow and feather the ball right with both the length to hold the line in along with recovery if I got the ball to the track early.

As far as overall shape, the XOXO gives me a couple feet more length than my tall pin Diva with a strong roll in the midlane along with a slightly stronger angle on the backend.  It is a little stronger and definitely less sensitive to oil than the Diva Pearl, but a little longer/weaker than the Vandal.  By reading reviews and the marketing on this ball, I totally expected a hockey stick type reaction, but although this ball can cover some territory down lane, it is not nearly as responsive off the dry as my Deviant or Melee Jab.

So far I have been very happy with the Diva XOXO and see it being a go to ball for me during the mid to late portions of blocks on a wide variety of lane conditions.

BALL SPECS

Ball Weight: 15 lbs


DRILL PATTERN

Dual Angle: 65 x 5 x 55

X Hole (if there is one): Yes


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: Medium , between 250-275 rpm

Ball Speed: 17-18 mph

PAP/Track: 5 1/2" over and 1/2" down


SURFACE PREP

Grit: Box Finish

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polished


COMMENTS

The DV8 XOXO is a sexy lady and a lady everyone needs on their bag.  She is pretty with good colors and is a excellent light to medium oil lane condition ball.  The Diva XOXO is cleaner than the original diva and more angular than the original diva.  Mine is laid out for burn fronts and to continue to roll through the lane.  Diva XOXO is a great ball for light oil conditions.



Charles Withers II
DV8 Advisory Staff

The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.

I compare this to my all time Favorite ball the Too Reckless,
I  drilled it the same,(pin and cg stacked in the palm 1-2 inch pin for control) the difference I see is the Diva XOXO rolls hard in the backend playing the same line. Since its release I have bowled two 300's with this on THS. I have also thrown in on 44ft Pattern with great success, Just order another one going drill it Pin about the ring finger(I'm right Handed)

After having some success with the Diva Divine I decided to put some holes in the XOXO.

This ball uses the same core but uses the new chemical technology. i drilled this using a 45x4.5x40 layout. This gives me great length and a controllable shape down lane. Very clean without it going sideways off the spot. Goes thru the pins great.

This ball is a great addition to the Diva Line and to the DV8 lineup

Bobby Benton
Maryland
DV8 Diva XOXO (http://dv8bowling.com/balls/diva-xoxo/)
70 x 5 x 35 (OOB Surface)

Personal Stats:
400-450 RPM
18-20 MPH
PAP - 5 5/8" over, 1" up
Axis Tilt - Estimated 8-12 Degrees
Current League Average: 238

Intended Use:
Using my go-to pin-up layout, I was looking to fill a hole in my bag - I currently don't have any symmetric pearls. Looking for something that would be good late in blocks where I need to get through chopped up heads, and have a sharper motion in the back.

Reaction:
Again, this layout has been perfect for me. This ball is very clean up front and skids effortlessly through friction in the front part of the lane. Then it unleashes it's energy in the back. Not overly angular, but strong and continuous once it gets to the back of the lane. 

Overall:
I threw one game of practice OOB with this ball and absolutely hated it. It seemed bery over/under on a fresh house pattern. Pulled it out in league that night at the end of game 1 and threw a 15 bagger for 300. I don't think I've put it down since. I've used it on short, long, tight, hooking, everything.