DV8 Hater Pearl Bowling Ball
DV8 Hater Pearl Bowling Ball
What should I know about the Hater Pearl?
Asymmetric Hater Core with DynamiCore and DOT, the line’s highest differential
HK22C Havoc Pearl cover at a polished finish for length and a sharp backend
A strong, angular asymmetric pearl for medium to heavy oil and transition
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Description
A Strong, Angular Asymmetric Pearl
About the Hater Pearl
The DV8 Hater Pearl is a strong, angular asymmetric pearl built to create a sharp change of direction on medium to heavy oil. It pairs the asymmetric Hater Core with the HK22C Havoc Pearl coverstock, delivering exceptional length through the front of the lane and a powerful, defined backend. With the strongest differential in the DV8 lineup, it is a big hooking pearl for bowlers who want angle and power.
The Hater Pearl brings serious shape. The asymmetric Hater core carries a strong differential and mass bias for plenty of flare and a defined breakpoint, while the polished HK22C Havoc Pearl cover gets the ball down the lane cleanly and then unloads off the friction. The result is a clean, angular motion that reads later and finishes sharper than a solid, ideal for medium to heavy oil and transition.
Understanding the DV8 Hater Core and DV8 HK22C Havoc Pearl Reactive
DV8 built the Hater Pearl for a strong, angular asymmetric motion on medium to heavy oil. Specifically, the asymmetric Hater Core posts a 2.539 RG, a strong .054 differential, and a .024 intermediate differential, numbers that produce high flare and a pronounced, angular breakpoint, while the HK22C Havoc Pearl cover at a polished finish conserves energy through the fronts for a sharp move down lane. As a result, it gives you length with a strong, angular backend. The per-weight specifications are listed below.
A Strong Asymmetric Core With the Line’s Highest Differential
At the heart of the Hater Pearl is the asymmetric Hater Core. At 15 lb it measures a 2.539 RG, a strong .054 differential, and a .024 intermediate differential, a combination that produces high track flare and a pronounced, angular breakpoint. The strong differential and mass bias are what give the Hater its big hook and sharp change of direction.
DV8 wraps the Hater core in DynamiCore for added durability and a stronger hitting ball, along with the patent-pending Durability Optimization Technology (DOT). Because the core is asymmetric with a strong mass bias, layout has a strong influence on the reaction, so your pro shop can tune the pin and intermediate differential to control how clean and how angular the Hater Pearl plays.
A Polished HK22C Pearl Cover for Length and a Sharp Backend
The Hater Pearl wraps that core in DV8’s HK22C Havoc Pearl Reactive coverstock at a 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Factory Compound finish. The pearl additive and polished surface let the ball conserve energy through the front of the lane, so it gets down cleanly and then makes a strong, angular move off the friction.
That clean read paired with the high-differential Hater core is what gives the Hater Pearl its identity: big hook with a sharp change of direction. Leave it polished for length and angle, or take the surface down at your pro shop for an earlier, smoother read on more oil.
Hater Pearl Specs
RG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.
Who This Ball Is Right For
✓Tournament Players: A strong, angular asymmetric pearl that conserves energy for a sharp backend on medium to heavy oil
✓Higher-Rev Bowlers: The high-differential Hater core and clean HK22C pearl reward revs with a big, angular move off the spot
✓Players Who Need Angle: Cleaner length through the fronts with the strongest flare in the DV8 line for a sharp change of direction
✓Arsenal Builders: The big, angular pearl to pair above the controllable Mantra Solid and benchmark pieces
Good to Know Before You Buy
·Strong, aggressive motion: This is a high-flare piece built for traction. If you want a controlled, lower-hook reaction, a lower-differential ball will suit you better.
·Ships polished: The 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Factory Compound finish runs clean and long out of the box. For an earlier read on heavier oil, take the surface down at your pro shop.
·Asymmetric layout sensitivity: Layout choices shift the reaction more than on a symmetric ball. Match the pin and mass bias to your game with your pro shop.
·Colors vary: Actual colors vary somewhat from the photos shown; no two balls come out of the mold exactly alike.
·Tiny pit holes are normal: A few tiny pit holes in the coverstock are a normal part of the manufacturing process.
·Sold undrilled: Ships without finger holes, so it can be fitted to your hand and span.
BowlersMart Tips: Where the Hater Pearl Fits in Your DV8 Arsenal
Where It Fits in Your Arsenal
In the DV8 lineup, the Hater Pearl is the strong, angular pearl for medium to heavy oil and transition. It reads later and finishes sharper than the controllable Mantra Solid, so it is the piece you move to when you want clean length with a big, defined backend. Pair it with an earlier-reading solid for the freshest, heaviest oil.
Surface Adjustments
The polished factory-compound finish gives the Hater Pearl its clean length and angular backend. Take the surface down with a lower-grit pad for an earlier, smoother read on more oil, or keep it polished for maximum length and angle when the lanes dry. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.
Coverstock Care
Wipe the HK22C Havoc Pearl cover with an approved reactive ball cleaner after every session, and deep clean it periodically. Keeping the cover fresh preserves the clean length and sharp backend that define the Hater Pearl.
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Shop With Confidence at BowlersMart
The DV8 Hater Pearl Bowling Ball ships free with no minimum purchase and is backed by our 60-day return policy. As an authorized DV8 dealer, every ball is genuine and covered by the full one-year DV8 warranty. Place your order before 2 PM EST and it ships the same day.
Additional information
| Weight | 15 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 9 × 9 × 9 in |
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| Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB) | |
| Differential: Diff (15LB) | |
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This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, Phthalates, and/or other chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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