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DV8 Heckler Taunt Bowling Ball
Original price was: $279.95.$164.95Current price is: $164.95.
What should I know about the Heckler Taunt?
Description
An Early-Reading Asymmetric for Medium to Heavy Oil
About the Heckler Taunt
The DV8 Heckler Taunt is the earlier-reading, more aggressive version of the Heckler. It pairs the asymmetric Unholy Core with the Maximum Havoc Hybrid coverstock at a sanded finish, so it reads the midlane early and drives hard through the pins on medium to heavy oil. It is the traction-first piece of the Heckler pair.
The Heckler Taunt shares the strong Unholy asymmetric core with the Heckler Hybrid but wraps it in a sanded 2000-grit surface. That coarser finish grabs the lane earlier than the polished Hybrid, so the Taunt reads sooner and rolls stronger, giving you an early, defined asymmetric shape when the lane has the most oil.
Understanding the DV8 Unholy Core and DV8 Maximum Havoc Hybrid Reactive
DV8 built the Heckler Taunt for an early, strong asymmetric read on medium to heavy oil. Specifically, the asymmetric Unholy Core posts a 2.504 RG, a strong .051 differential, and a .010 intermediate differential, numbers that produce high flare and a defined breakpoint, while the Maximum Havoc Hybrid cover at a 500, 1000, 2000 Siaair Micro Pad finish reads the midlane early and drives through the pins. As a result, it gives you a strong, controllable asymmetric motion. The per-weight specifications are listed below.
A Strong Asymmetric Core, Shared With the Heckler Hybrid
At the heart of the Heckler Taunt is the asymmetric Unholy Core, the same strong block used in the Heckler Hybrid. At 15 lb it measures a 2.504 RG, a strong .051 differential, and a .010 intermediate differential, a combination that produces high track flare and a defined, asymmetric breakpoint.
DV8 wraps the Unholy core in DynamiCore for added durability and a stronger hitting ball, along with the patent-pending Durability Optimization Technology (DOT). Pairing this core with a sanded surface is what gives the Heckler Taunt its early, strong read, and because it is asymmetric, your pro shop can tune the layout to your game.
A Sanded Hybrid Cover for an Early, Strong Read
The Heckler Taunt wraps that core in DV8’s Maximum Havoc Hybrid Reactive coverstock at a 500, 1000, 2000 Siaair Micro Pad finish. The hybrid cover blends solid and pearl material, but at this sanded 2000-grit finish it reads the midlane early and grabs medium to heavy oil, so the ball gets into a strong roll and drives through the pins.
That early, traction-first read is what separates the Heckler Taunt from the polished Heckler Hybrid: it reads sooner and rolls stronger, making it the choice when the lane has more oil. Leave it at the 2000 Siaair box finish for medium to heavy oil, take the surface lower for more traction, or polish it up for a cleaner, longer look as the lanes dry.
Heckler Taunt Specs
RG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.
Who This Ball Is Right For
Good to Know Before You Buy
BowlersMart Tips: Where the Heckler Taunt Fits in Your DV8 Arsenal
Where It Fits in Your Arsenal
In the DV8 lineup, the Heckler Taunt is the early-reading, traction-first version of the Heckler. It shares the Unholy core with the Heckler Hybrid, but the sanded 2000-grit surface reads sooner and rolls stronger than the polished Hybrid. Throw the Taunt on fresh medium to heavy oil, then move to the Heckler Hybrid for more length as the lane transitions.
Surface Adjustments
The 2000 Siaair Micro Pad finish gives the Heckler Taunt its early, strong read. Take the surface lower for more traction on heavier oil, or polish it up for a cleaner, longer look as the lanes dry. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.
Coverstock Care
Wipe the Maximum Havoc cover with an approved reactive ball cleaner after every session, and deep clean it periodically. A sanded hybrid like the Heckler Taunt relies on a fresh, clean surface to keep reading the midlane early.
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The DV8 Heckler Taunt 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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