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BubbaRay

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DV8 Deviant Review
« on: October 14, 2015, 12:07:44 PM »
Layout::::   45 X 4 1/2 X 30
Box Surface
Rev Rate ::: 300
Ball speed:::: 16 mph
Right handed
Positive Axis Point 4  3/8 over by 1/2 up
Condition:::::40 ft.  House shot

I used my Deviant in league play this past Monday night. What I found on the fresh  the Deviant  is smooth through the heads and get more length compared to my Vandal.  I was lined up on 20 and targeted 10.  I changed my hand position  from my normal position and tilt to more up the back of the ball.  This played  incredibly clean through the front of the lane, and makes a great, hard, turn at the breakpoint.

As the shot transitioned I then lined up on 30 and changed to my normal hand position and axis tilt.  With this change the ball  became a whole different  ball.  It still was very clean through the front but when it hit the breakpoint the ball  reacted like  it was shot out of a slingshot.  The Deviant is  very versatile  .
 With the new Solid Composite V coverstock and the Deviant Medium RG Symmetric core is a great combination  ,and is  giving  a whole new look and performance never seen before in our products . 
The Deviant gives me great confidence in the mid-range of my arsenal. The thing I'm most impressed with is this ball's predictability.

If you haven't pre ordered this ball yet do it today.  I recommend evryone add the DV8 Deviant
to their arsenal.

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

Jim Sabatell
DV8 Regional Staff
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billdozer

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Re: DV8 Deviant Review
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2015, 12:16:52 PM »
Sweet, I'll indubitably pre order one!
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Re: DV8 Deviant Review
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2015, 02:56:19 PM »
This ball has quickly become my go to ball. I drilled it up last week and really liked the reaction I saw. I went 70x4.5x40 no balance hole. The ball gets down the lane really clean with the OOB finish and has a very predictable move on the back end. I went 641 the first night out after struggling to pull my head out of my rear in game 1. New ball fever had me thinking I had Ciminelli type revs. I settled down and had a wonderful look. Over the past week I put 20 plus games of practice in to get some mechanics figured out. I us d the Deviant and Thug Life a lot just to get some games in and really see where they fit in. Last night I used the Deviant all night with games of 268-279-256 for 803. I started out playing straighter angles and not trying to get around the ball too quick. As the night went on I made 2 small moves as I started to come in a little high. This will make a great benchmark ball in anyone's bag. The Composite V solid cover and new core shape fits perfectly in the DV8 lineup. It takes the place of the Dude very well. Actually, I feel it is a better ball than the Dude and Rude Dude. I used the Dude a lot but It seemed to be allergic to oil at times, especially if there was a little carry down. The RG numbers are similar, but the total differential is higher. Combine the slightly st on get core with the new cover and you have a much better footprint on the lane with a more consistent reaction shot to shot. I will be drilling up at least one more and sanding it to 1k to fit in my arsenal and take the place of my Rude Dude.
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Re: DV8 Deviant Review
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2015, 10:53:54 AM »
Where does it fit in with the Vandal, above or below?

BubbaRay

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Re: DV8 Deviant Review
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2015, 12:55:29 PM »
It fits in just below the Vandal.  For me it's cleaner through the front, and about 2-3 less on the back end.  It's also about 2 feet longer for me.  It is strong on the back when it gets to the break point.   The Vandal and Deviant compliment each other perfectly.


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cory867

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Re: DV8 Deviant Review
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2015, 07:46:25 AM »
I threw my deviant for the first time last night.  I drilled it 60 x 4.5 x 70.  This is my favorite benchmark ball layout.  This layout has produced very predicable motion for balls in the past and on this ball it was no different. 

I was bowling on our 42' league shot.  The Deviant was strong off the point and once it started moving left it kept going.  The continuation was very good. 

I have been looking for a ball to replace my Rude Dude (with the same drilling) and I think I have found it.  This will be a very good benchmark ball if the first night throwing it is any indication.

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Re: DV8 Deviant Review
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2015, 12:56:03 PM »
Finally drilled up my Deviant..
My ball speed is 16mph
Rev 475
I drilled mine 45x5x.35 (OTB)
threw this on Kegel Red Pattern(pattern says 40ft and Flat) but being the volume is not that high the back ends where screaming. I threw it 25 to 13 at 50ft and threw 9 strikes back before leaving a solid 9 pin. This ball is really clean, If you liked the Vandal this compliments it, I would say its 1 ball down. I was getting about 4 boards less on the back end then the Vandal, I also have a Melee Jab drilled the same and compared to the Jab its 2 stronger and just as smooth.
This ball will for sure be in my bag. Great Medium to Oil ball