DV8 CORE REFERENCE
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
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ARCHIVE
Retired DV8 Bowling Balls
DV8 balls now retired from production. Useful for arsenal research, ball-matching, and pro shop reference.
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DRILLING
Drilling Layouts Hub
Pair any DV8 core with the right layout from our complete drilling layouts hub.
RESEARCH
Bowling Ball Cores Hub
The full cores research center. RG, differential, mass bias, and how core type shapes ball motion.
NEXT STEP
Know the core you want? Bring it to a pro shop.
DV8 cores reach their full potential when paired with the right layout for your PAP and rev rate. Find a BowlersMart pro shop near you for a certified fitting.
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