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DV8 Bowling Ball Core Library

Every symmetric and asymmetric core DV8 has put into a ball, cataloged in one searchable reference. Click any core to see its specs, the balls built around it, and how it shapes ball motion on the lane.

By the BowlersMart Pro Shop Team. Last reviewed for the 2026 season. Cross-reference with the Drilling Layouts Hub guide.
AT A GLANCE
18+
DV8 cores cataloged
2
Core types: sym & asym
2026
Season-current archive
A to Z
Alphabetical reference
CORE BASICS

Symmetric vs Asymmetric Cores

Two core types, two different ball motion profiles. Knowing which type you are looking at changes how the ball lays out and how it moves on the lane.

UNIFORM SHAPE

Symmetric Cores

Have only a pin marker. Produce smoother, more predictable motion. Easier to control, ideal for benchmark and arsenal foundations.

Example DV8 models: Polyester Pin, Hell Raiser, Reckless
UNEVEN SHAPE

Asymmetric Cores

Have both a pin AND a PSA (Preferential Spin Axis) marker. Generate stronger, more defined backend motion. Standard in modern flagship balls.

Example DV8 models: Vandal Smash, Quantum Slingshot, Diva

For the full breakdown of how cores work, visit the Bowling Ball Cores research hub.

THE LIBRARY

All DV8 Cores (A to Z)

Click any core image to see specs, photos, and the DV8 balls built around it.
Activ8 Core
Adversary
Antagonist
Assailant Core
captiv8 Core
Captive Core
Collision Core
Command Core
Diva 2.0 Core
Divergent Core
Dualistic Core
DV8 Bowling Ball Core Library – click the core to see more info
Hitman Low Rg
Medusa Core
Pitbull Low rg
Threshold
threshold m.d.
Toxicity Core
ARCHIVE

Retired DV8 Bowling Balls

DV8 balls now retired from production. Useful for arsenal research, ball-matching, and pro shop reference.

Out of stock

DV8 Dark Side Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Trouble Maker Solid Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Mantra Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Wicked Collision Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Chill Pearl Bowling Ball

DV8 Hater Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Trouble Maker Pearl Bowling Ball

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DV8 Violent Collision Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Verge Hybrid Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Hellcat XLR8 Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Chill Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Trouble Maker Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Captiv8 Bowling Ball

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DV8 Brutal Collision Bowling Ball

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DV8 Verge Solid Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Hellcat Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Diamond Diva Bowling Ball

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DV8 Damn Good Verge Pearl Bowling Ball

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DV8 Collision Bowling Ball

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DV8 Medusa Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Hell Raiser Blaze Bowling Ball

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DV8 Activ8 Bowling Ball

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DV8 Damn Good Verge Bowling Ball

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DV8 Hell Raiser Return Bowling Ball

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DV8 Decree Pearl Bowling Ball

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DV8 Warrant Solid Bowling Ball

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DV8 Intimidator Pearl Bowling Ball

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DV8 Intimidator Bowling Ball Sale Select Weights

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DV8 Decree Bowling Ball

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DV8 Verge Pearl Bowling Ball

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DV8 Warrant Bowling Ball Sale Select Weights

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DV8 Glam Bowling Ball

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DV8 Warrant Bowling Ball

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DV8 Intimidator Bowling Ball

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DV8 Turmoil 2 Pearl Bowling Ball Sale Select Weights

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DV8 Turmoil 2 Solid Bowling Ball Sale Listed Weights

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DV8 Verge Bowling Ball 15LB Sale

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DV8 Frequency Bowling Ball With Free Lime Luster Spare Ball

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DV8 Verge Bowling Ball

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DV8 Frequency Bowling Ball With Free Lime Luster Spare Ball

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DV8 Poison Pearl Bowling Ball

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DV8 Night Prowler Bowling Ball

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DV8 Instigator Bowling Ball

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DV8 Scorcher Bowling Ball

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DV8 Turmoil 2 Solid Bowling Ball

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DV8 Turmoil 2 Pearl Bowling Ball

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DV8 Turmoil Hybrid Bowling Ball

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DV8 Prowler Bowling Ball

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DV8 Notorious Bowling Ball

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DV8 Poison Bowling Ball

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DV8 Pitbull Bark Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Tactical Control Bowling Ball

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DV8 Creed Rebellion Bowling Ball

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DV8 Hitman Enforcer Bowling Ball

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DV8 Turmoil Solid Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Turmoil Pearl Bowling Ball

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DV8 Nasty Rumor Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Creed Revelation Bowling Ball

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DV8 Pitbull Growl Bowling Ball

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DV8 Vandal Strike Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Hitman Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Freak Show Flip Bowling Ball

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DV8 Rumor Bowling Ball

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DV8 Creed Bowling Ball

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DV8 Alley Cat Red Electric Blue Bowling Ball

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DV8 Alley Cat Pink Black Bowling Ball

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DV8 Alley Cat Purple Green Bowling Ball

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DV8 Diva Style Bowling Ball

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DV8 Vandal Destroy Bowling Ball

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DV8 Pitbull Bowling Ball

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DV8 Freak Show Solid Bowling Ball

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DV8 Grudge Pearl Bowling Ball

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DV8 Freak Show Bowling Ball

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DV8 Deviant Pearl Bowling Ball

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DV8 Vandal Smash Bowling Ball

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DV8 Grudge Hybrid Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Grudge Bowling Ball

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DV8 Outcast Blue Bruiser Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Diva XOXO Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Deviant Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Thug Life Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Diva Spare Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Hooligan Taunt Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Vandal Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Thug Corrupt Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Diva Divine Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Thug Unruly Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Ruckus Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Outcast Black Citron Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Outcast Melon Baller Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Hooligan Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Thug Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Polyester Just Black Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Shanpire Spare Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Polyester Slime Green Bowling Ball

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DV8 Polyester Glitter Gold Bowling Ball

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DV8 Polyester Fearless Fuchsia Bowling Ball

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DV8 Rude Dude Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Ruckus Schizo Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Diva Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Dude Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Endless Nightmare Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Hell Raiser Terror Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Diva Pearl Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Ruckus Feud Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Misfit Red Orange Solid Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Too Reckless Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Marauder Mutiny Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Brutal Nightmare Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Misfit Pearl Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Nightmare Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Marauder Madness Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Marauder Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Misfit Green White Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Reckless Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Hell Raiser Revenge Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Misfit Magenta Bowling Ball

Out of stock

DV8 Hell Raiser Bowling Ball

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DRILLING

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RESEARCH

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