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lefty50

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My apology to DV8.
« on: January 20, 2017, 04:57:58 PM »
You guys may not know this, but I have absolutely no problem stating my mind when I feel strongly about something... No, really...

I hated DV8. I don't like their silly slogans, I don't like their focus on kids who have no respect for bowling. I don't like that they are Brunswick, whom I feel let us down as bowlers big time. I don't like their marketing stance, and I bet I would even hate the food in their vending machines.

When my brother, who is admittedly much better than I, needed a new ball I did everything to make sure he stayed away from DV8. However, his PSO convinced him to buy a Grudge and he promptly shot 300 two weeks later. He's got 14-15 to my 7... Big deal. That was an accident, obviously, but it does prove that my brother's good if he can get a 300 even when throwing a DV8.

Now, when my 210 avg is down to 201, then drops to 198 in 2 weeks (ouch), and I can't break 170 with anything in this league, I desperately need a clean, flippy reaction that's missing in my bag.. Now MY PSO says try a DV8 Vandal, you cheap clearance priced old man.

What's with this rash of DV8? And an asym? The only thing I hate more than DV8's marketing stance is an asymmetric bowling ball. THEY NEVER WORK FOR ME.

It appears I may have been slightly in error.

I like this ball. This is a nice ball. This is a pretty ball, with no fragrance other than lane oil. It rolls clean, it breaks sharply (even with my low revs), and it hits hard. I actually was practicing with it and the person on the lane next to me thought I knew what I was doing (little did they know). I really have to work hard to miss the pocket, and 230 is the lowest game I've shot with it (but I've been too stubborn to use it to it's full potential... Hey, it's only been 2 weeks, give me time). Last week, 145, 170 (it gets boring week after week) then teammates said "pull out that blue ball you threw in practice...". 245, thank you.

I will have one in my bag forever, period. The only thing I haven't tried is to change the surface. If you know me, you know that I am death to any ball once it is on a spinner. That worries me a lot, so I'm currently working on ways to buy the rest of the manufacturing run before they're all gone.

Wish me luck. And oh yeah... I'm sorry DV8....

 

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Re: My apology to DV8.
« Reply #16 on: January 22, 2017, 10:35:20 AM »
For the record, we have amazing snacks in the vending and just about every flavor of Faygo soda.

Nice story, thanks for giving us a chance.

DV8, the bowling brand of Juggalos across the globe!

Gross.
Totally

It is though lol.

"Most" of the dv8s in our 3 houses fit the bill, or the mantra of the brand.  Except they ALSO listen to ICP and Slipknot...Still lol...And don't pay their league fees.  Ya know jobless mooching off mom and dad til they're 30.
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Re: My apology to DV8.
« Reply #17 on: January 22, 2017, 10:36:53 AM »
They always have a new dv8, and side pot money....No lineage tho haha
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Re: My apology to DV8.
« Reply #18 on: January 22, 2017, 11:14:09 AM »
Why you hating on Slipknot?? #impromptumusicdiscussion

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Re: My apology to DV8.
« Reply #19 on: January 23, 2017, 01:18:00 AM »
Why you hating on Slipknot?? #impromptumusicdiscussion

Not hating Slipknot...The fans mostly!
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Re: My apology to DV8.
« Reply #20 on: January 23, 2017, 06:24:37 AM »
Why you hating on Slipknot?? #impromptumusicdiscussion

Not hating Slipknot...The fans mostly!

I'm going to ignore this comment, cause we're friends... :P

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Re: My apology to DV8.
« Reply #21 on: January 23, 2017, 08:01:10 AM »
I get what dozer is saying, I dislike "that" too......I know what the "it" is you're getting at....

that being said........

Snuff is a great song.  It just is.   :P  :P
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Re: My apology to DV8.
« Reply #22 on: January 23, 2017, 08:03:35 AM »
As to the OP.  I've had 2 DV8 balls.....one was the original solid Diva, it was a great ball at 2000+polish for a THS.  I had a career best year average wise that year throwing primarily the Diva and a MoRich Mojave......

I also had a DV8 Schizo.....not a fan at all.

I throw Storm/Roto stuff these days and I feel I just match up better there.  Nothing necessarily against DV8/Bruns.......it's just not appealing to me.
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Re: My apology to DV8.
« Reply #23 on: January 23, 2017, 08:15:16 AM »
Why you hating on Slipknot?? #impromptumusicdiscussion

Not hating Slipknot...The fans mostly!

I'm going to ignore this comment, cause we're friends... :P

I love me some Slipknot, but I also don't live my parents house and work 40-60 hours a week, pay my lineage. I guess I'm 1 in a million baby...
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Re: My apology to DV8.
« Reply #24 on: January 23, 2017, 08:30:48 AM »
Why you hating on Slipknot?? #impromptumusicdiscussion

Not hating Slipknot...The fans mostly!

I'm going to ignore this comment, cause we're friends... :P

I love me some Slipknot, but I also don't live my parents house and work 40-60 hours a week, pay my lineage. I guess I'm 1 in a million baby...

Oh, agreed. We can go back to before your words wounded me deeply. :P

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Re: My apology to DV8.
« Reply #25 on: January 23, 2017, 02:56:33 PM »
Why you hating on Slipknot?? #impromptumusicdiscussion

Not hating Slipknot...The fans mostly!

I'm going to ignore this comment, cause we're friends... :P

I love me some Slipknot, but I also don't live my parents house and work 40-60 hours a week, pay my lineage. I guess I'm 1 in a million baby...

Oh, agreed. We can go back to before your words wounded me deeply. :P

Ironically I prefer Stone Sour over Slipknot and both bands consist of the same musicians (Corey Taylor and Jim Root I know for sure).
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Re: My apology to DV8.
« Reply #26 on: January 23, 2017, 03:00:35 PM »
Why you hating on Slipknot?? #impromptumusicdiscussion

Not hating Slipknot...The fans mostly!

I'm going to ignore this comment, cause we're friends... :P

I love me some Slipknot, but I also don't live my parents house and work 40-60 hours a week, pay my lineage. I guess I'm 1 in a million baby...

Oh, agreed. We can go back to before your words wounded me deeply. :P

Ironically I prefer Stone Sour over Slipknot and both bands consist of the same musicians (Corey Taylor and Jim Root I know for sure).

Bother is a great song as well......
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Re: My apology to DV8.
« Reply #27 on: January 23, 2017, 04:30:00 PM »
Bring back the non-bowling forum!!

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Re: My apology to DV8.
« Reply #28 on: January 23, 2017, 04:36:04 PM »
Bring back the non-bowling forum!!

Now you know good and well we ain't mature enough to have toys such as that.


It will turn political and there will be ugliness and name calling. As Ron White says, "I've seen me do it."


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Re: My apology to DV8.
« Reply #29 on: January 23, 2017, 05:06:02 PM »
Bring back the non-bowling forum!!

Now you know good and well we ain't mature enough to have toys such as that.


It will turn political and there will be ugliness and name calling. As Ron White says, "I've seen me do it."


 ;D ;D

This is why we can't have things.