Here is the new mid performance ball for DV8, the Glam. This ball use a prover core, the Diva core. This is the same cover used in all the previous Diva. The cover is the same base as the Notorious but with some projection additive to offer more length.

The ball comes out of the box with a 500 1000 with a Factory compound. The new core / cover technologie and the surface allows the ball to clear the head and have a smooth transition in the backend.

Because I want those weakest balla to roll, I use a strong drilling with a 75 x 3 3/4 x 40. When I use weaker drilling, those balls tend to be over under.

On the lane, the ball delivers exactly what I expected. The ball clears the head pretty easily and offers a lot of control on the back end. Compared to the Warrant, I moved 3 boards right with my feet and two boards right with my eyes meanly because the ball is clean and smooth.

For people with higher ball speed, the surface can be adjusted and you'll be able to use that ball and get advantage of the midlane motion.

To conclude, if you want to have an easy controllable ball even on drier lanes, the Glam is for you.

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DV8 Glam


Pin Length: 3 inch Pin

Ball Weight: 15lb

Layout:  5" x 30

BOWLER STYLE: Power Tweener

Rev Rate: 380-410

Ball Speed: 16-17mph

PAP/Track: 4">, 1" up

SURFACE PREP: OOB

Grit: N/A

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Shined

LANE CONDITION: THS

Length: 42ft

Volume:Medium, heavy

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


BALL REACTION : Scale of 1-10 ( 10 being the most )

Length: 8

Back End: 7.5

Total Hook: 8, on med to med light volumes

Breakpoint Shape: Length with backend

COMMENTS:

The DV8 Glam is a nod to the Diva line, with and updated cover to handle current oil conditions. The Glam is a great option for med to med light volumes, and higher friction surfaces. The Composite Fang pearl cover gives you great length with nice backend reaction on higher friction lanes.

I really like this ball, because most lighter volume balls use weaker cores and covers. The Glam uses a cleaner cover with a stronger core in this pricepoint. The .052 differential on this core means more overall hook than other balls in this pricepoint. I feel this is great for folks with lower rev rates and higher ball speeds, the Glam will be more useable for those types of bowlers than other lower end balls.

Overall, if your looking for a lower price point ball with more hook, the Glam is the ball for you!


Go get yours at your nearest BowlersMart location, or nearest pro shop!

Mike Myrick
Brunswick Regional Staff