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Hell Raiser
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
High Performance
- Color: Black/Red/Yellow
- Coverstock: Class 5 Reactive
- Weight Block: Hell Raiser Core
- Factory Finish: 500; 1,500 Siaair Micro Pad; Rough Buff Finish
- Flare Potential: High
- Radius of Gyration (RG): 2.537
- Differential (Diff): 0.054
- Intermediate Differential (Mass Bias): 0.016

Ball MotionFinished with a Rough Buff Polish, the Hell Raiser skids easily through the front and mid-lane with a very quick response to friction on the backend creating a highly angular motion that rips through the pins on medium oily to oily lane conditions.
Reaction SetupThe DV8 Hell Raiser can be drilled using the standard drilling techniques developed for bowling balls with asymmetric cores.
Ball MaintenanceTo reduce oil absorption and remove dirt from the surface of the ball, clean your ball with a cleaner designed for reactive bowling balls.
WarrantyLook. We don’t screw around. DV8 bowling balls have been manufactured to the highest standards of workmanship and material. We warrant that they’ll be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. We agree to repair or replace the ball you bought if at any time during the warranty period it’s found to be defective in material or workmanship.

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Re: Hell Raiser
« Reply #16 on: February 24, 2012, 04:50:00 AM »
LANE CONDITION











Length:  40


 


Volume:  Medium



Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):  USBC White #2 on Anvilane, HPLs and Pro Anvil



 






COMMENTS









Likes:  Colours, has a very different roll which is effective on Medium Oil





Dislikes:  Extreme wet or dry, did not take particularly well to surface changes

 


The Hell Raiser was an odd ball for me.  I have thrown 3 of them:  90x3.5x90 (best), 60x4.5x60, 60x4.5x90 and have used a variety of surfaces on all of the balls.  I did not see the big hook reaction that Brunswick was talking about in their videos and marketing literature.  What I did find was a medium hooking ball that gave me a distinct mid lane shape that I have never seen before on medium lanes.  I found that with all 3 balls in box finish I saw squirty reactions in oil, but the ball would want to roll out in the friction.  The pin up was particularly sensitive to oil and touchy, but liked being thrown wide into the friction.  Both pin downs were smoother, but still didn't have enough teeth to be balls I wanted to play too far inside the oil, but burnt up when catching the friction too early. 

 

With that being said, I would classify the Hell Raiser as a condition ball for medium volumes and more parallel angles.  It is a bit too sensitive for some of the wet/dry walls and extreme oil conditions, but on a medium oil tournament type condition the Hell Raiser simply gives me a slightly different read than anything else in my bag. 

Who I would recommed this ball for:  Tournament bowlers looking for a medium hooking ball to read the midlane hard on medium type patterns.  If you are looking at trying your first DV8 ball, check out the Too Reckless, that ball represents everything that DV8 is about.  The Hell Raiser is something that rolls a little different and will help fill a gap in your tournament arsenal, but don't be surprised if it is not as aggressive as the marketing material has suggested.



 

Brandon Riley



DV8 Regional Staff


 


The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
 
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Re: Hell Raiser
« Reply #17 on: February 28, 2012, 10:02:46 AM »
BALL SPECS


Pin Length: 4"


Ball Weight:  16 lbs


 


DRILL PATTERN


Dual Angle:  65 x 5" x 50


X Hole (if there is one): none

 





BOWLER STYLE


Rev Rate:  Higher, between 370 and 410 rpm, aka Cranker


Ball Speed:  16.50

 

PAP/Track:  5 3/8" over and 7/8" up with a high track


 




SURFACE PREP


Grit:  Box (500, 1500, Rough Buff)


Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):  Polished

 




LANE CONDITION


Length:  Multiple

 

Volume:  Multiple


Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):  multiple


 



BALL REACTION (out of 10)


Length: 7


Back End: 9

 

Overall Hook: 8


Midlane Read: 7


Breakpoint Shape: 9


 




COMMENTS


Likes:  This ball is very strong when reaching the friction


Dislikes:  none


 


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The Hell Raiser works good on most any condition.  I have used it on house shots and sport conditions with a strong reaction on both.  With a higher RG core, it retains energy for a strong downlane motion which is what I like in this ball.  It has an angular motion at the breakpoint and can handle higher volumes of oil.  The Hell Raiser allows me to keep chasing the oil left in little moves without leaving 10 pins.  The coloring of this ball is cool going down lane and each one is unique.  I have kept it at box condition and it has performed good for me with the rough buff finish.  If it is too angular, you can take the polish off to smooth out the reaction.  If you are looking for a strong ball for most any condition, don't pass up the Hell Raiser.

 

Brandon Hinderer



Brunswick Advisory Staff

The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation
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Re: Hell Raiser
« Reply #18 on: March 23, 2012, 06:39:19 PM »
LANE CONDITION






Length: 38' - 42'

 

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS/Sport


 



COMMENTS



 

 No different than the rest of the DV8 bowling balls, the Hell Raiser gets to the end of the oil pattern, hits the dry, then makes a sharp turn towards the pins. On most house patterns the Hell Raiser will allow you to move your feet left, project the ball through the puddle to the friction, and then just stand back and watch it do its thing. The Hell Raiser is great to change to when the Hell Raiser Revenge is making its move earlier than what I am looking for. Making this ball change gives me the extra length I am looking for, while still allowing me to be confident in knowing the Hell Raiser will still make a hard turn at the end of the pattern and continue its drive through the pins.


 By the way, does your bowling center host a lunar bowl/rock and glow that has been keeping you from valuable practice time when they shut off the lights? All DV8 bowling balls are black light reactive, so now you can watch your ball motion in any lighting!

Barry McKee

Brunswick Advisory Staff

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


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Re: Hell Raiser
« Reply #19 on: July 27, 2012, 11:43:09 PM »
LANE CONDITION

Length:

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):


COMMENTS

Likes:
i like it the 1st week i got it because it was a really strong ball, but it soon wore of on how strong it hit. drilling might have been the issue or my release

Dislikes:
strength in ball wore of soon]

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
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