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Title: Thug Unruly
Post by: Ballreviews on January 09, 2015, 01:59:46 PM
Features:

- Color: Blue/Violet/Yellow All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Core: Thug Low RG
- Coverstock: Class 13G Reactive Solid
- RG: 2.505 (15# ball)
- Diff: 0.052 (15# ball)
- Hook Potential: 240 (scale 1-250)
- Length: 100 (scale 1-235)
- Breakpoint: 100 (scale 1-150)
- Factory Finish: 500, 2000 Siaair Micro Pad
- Recommended Lane Condition:  Heavy Oil
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: Wolfstrike on January 11, 2015, 02:56:05 PM

So I had a ruckus feud and it was my favorite big hooking piece from DV8 and it wasnt close. So I found the feud's new big brother. The Thug unruly is a monster. I want to see it destroy a guru for overall hook on a video.

The feud at times seemed to struggle through the front of the lane where as this unruly glides through the front like its a low end ball then it just seems to hook back from as far right as I could send it. If anything is on the market that hooks more than this ball I would be shocked and id probably call you a liar!

Ok for the tech people out there. Here is what I did with it. Its a 80 x 4 1/2 x 30
Pin Is up in space for me since I track SOOO low. PaP is only 3 7/8 over up 1 1/2
Rev rate is right at 350 and 55 degree of axis rotation.

On a side note: I LOVE THE COLOR in person this ball just pops! Its loud without hurting my eyes like a rude dude.

Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: Dean Richards on January 14, 2015, 03:21:03 PM
The new Thug Unruly is exactly what you hope for when you pay the big bucks for a bowling ball. Not only does it hook quite a bit but it does so without sacrificing carry and reaction shape. This is the type of ball you can start and end a tournament with. It compliments the original Thug and Hooligan very well.

Can't wait to drill multiples of this ball!
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: JayhawkBowling on January 16, 2015, 05:16:18 PM
The Thug Unruly has been a great addition to my bag.  I am especially looking forward to using this ball for USBC Nationals for its lane read and predictability.  This is a big hooking ball that reads the mid lane very well.  It reminds me of Radical's Guru, but has a little more skid/flip to it.  I drilled mine 55 x 5-1/2 x 70 and added a light polish to fit my game.  This ball handles surface changes very well and it will be a great first ball out of a bag on many medium to heavy conditions.
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: bannachb on January 18, 2015, 11:12:22 AM
The Original Thug was one of my all time favorite asymmetric bowling balls, so I was very excited when DV8 announced a stronger version in the Thug Unruly.  I loved the motion my Original Thug gave me, but when the oil volume increased the Thug lost traction.
I choose a layout of 35x4x35, which is slightly stronger than the layout I used in my Original Thug, but I wanted the Unruly to allow me to open up the lane a little more than my Original Thug.
I first tested the Thug Unruly on the 43’ USBC Open Championships Team Pattern.  Wow do I wish I had this ball last year at Nationals.  I was able to play the track area effortlessly, and the Unruly had no problem recovering if I missed right a few boards.  It also allowed me to play much further left than I was able to play with the Ruckus Feud last year, which allowed me to open up my angles a touch and create hold left and recovery right. 
I then tested the Unruly on a Typical House Pattern and I could not believe my eyes.  My first shot I tried to play where I typically play on that house pattern, standing around 25 and targeting right around 3rd arrow.  My first shot hook left so strong the ball hit the 2-4.  In order to strike with the Unruly I had to move my feet to 35 and target just left of 4th arrow getting my breakpoint to 7-8.  The Thug Unruly recovered every time and after a few shots I had to continue moving left.  Usually strong asymmetric balls start to lose energy and burn up on my when I get that far left, but I had no problem playing those extreme angles with the Unruly.
If you are looking for an extremely aggressive bowling ball, that retains energy down lane and does not roll or burn up early, the Thug Unruly is for you.  It will be great for any bowler on high volume oil patterns. 
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: CHILLX on January 19, 2015, 06:52:30 AM
LANE CONDITION

Length:

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):


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PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: fatman_FUBAR on January 21, 2015, 08:24:47 AM
One #Thug might be tough, but TWO THUGS are just an UNRULY mob! Watch as Lane Side Reviews gets #UNRULY with DV8 Bowling's new#THUGUNRULY
#TeamDV8 #damngoodbowling #LSR #teamTURBOGRIPS #teamRBT#TeamAXIS
http://youtu.be/0wv1aAY2it4


DV8 Thug Unruly

BALL SPECS
Pin Length – 3-4"
Starting Top Weight – 2.8 oz
Ball Weight - 15lb 5oz

DRILL PATTERN
Drilled at 60 Degrees X 5” x  30 Degrees

BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate – 240 / 352 / 436
Ball Speed – 14.1 MPH / 18.6 MPH

PICTURE AND VIDEO LINKS

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SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit - Out of the Box
Type (Matte, Polish, Sanded) - Out of the Box

LANE CONDITION
Length - 41 ft
Volume – 18.30 ml
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) – Kegel Main Street (THS)

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Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: BubbaRay on January 21, 2015, 09:08:17 AM
I had the chance to throw my DV8 Thug Unruly.
Layout:::: 50 X 5 X 40 Pin over the Bridge
 Box Surface
Rev Rate ::: 350
Ball speed:::: 16 mph
Condition:::::41 ft.  House shot

Let me first say this ball Hooks !  I like my DV8 Thug as it allows me to get left and never  doubt the ball will  come off the spot hard. The Thug gets through the front of the lane easily and at the break point has a stong continuation  .

The NEW Thug Unruly let's me open up my angles quite a bit. Standing about 39 with my left foot and tageting 23 out to 10  the Unruly had no problem making the turn without burning up.   Thug Unruly is earlier for me than the Thug but is harder at the break point. It is around 5 - 6 boards more than the original Thug.  When this ball makes it's move it just keeps going through the 8 pin off the deck.

I usually have trouble getting a ball to be consitent with extreme angles like this. The Thug Unruly for me seems stronger and more hook than my Guru drilled at 50 X 5 X 40 without the P3 Hole in the Guru.

The Unruly is going to be a ball that you need for those heavier volume and longer oil patterns. If you are seeking a ball for heavier oil patterns that is extremely aggressive Search no more.  Thug Unruly  is the ball.
DV8 has made great strides and 2015 promises to be a winning year.

#TeamDV8 #TonightWeBowl

www.damngoodbowling.com

The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.

Jim Sabatell
DV8 Regional Staff
Perfect Shot Pro Shop
 
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: srpbapro on January 21, 2015, 09:41:51 AM
DV8 has hit a homerun with this ball. This is a monster hooking ball.  On any house pattern throw the ball any place right and there is no worry that the ball will come back and crush the pocket. The ball clears the heads easily and when it hits the breakpoint it turns a hard left and drives threw the pins . Play the ball deeper in the oil and the ball travels further down the lane and still makes a sharp left into the pocket driving threw the pins with no deflection. This is a must ball in a bowlers arsenal.

Fred Ferreira
DV8 Staff Member
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: BuddiesProShopcom - Tim on January 22, 2015, 11:19:13 PM
BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 3-4"

Starting Top Weight: 2.6oz

Ball Weight: 15 lbs


DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP: 5 1/8"

PSA dual angle: 60 x 30

X Hole (if there is one):n/a


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: 400ish

Ball Speed: medium-high

PAP/Track: 4 1/2" right 5/8" up


SURFACE PREP

Grit: box (2000 Siaair)

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): sanded


LANE CONDITION

Length:

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):


BALL REACTION

Length: 6 (1 early -10 late)

Back End: 9 (1 smooth -10 sharp)

Overall Hook: 11 (1 low - 10 high)

Midlane Read: 8 (1 low - 10 high)

Breakpoint Shape: 8 (1 arc - 10 flip)


COMMENTS

Likes: I haven't had a strong, heavy oil ball finish in the backend as hard as the Thug Unruly does.  The center I bowl league in has a hugh volume in the middle of the lane, so often times balls that hook in the backend go too long, and balls that hook early are spent by the time they get to the pins.  The new Thug Unruly allowed me to move into the flood and still had more than enough left to make a very hard move into the pocket.  I've also thrown it on two different sport patterns.  On the WTBA Athens pattern, there was enough volume in the front of the lane to allow me to play just inside the track area, sending it out to about 5-6 before it came roaring back to the 1-3.  I was impressed at how well it handled the flatter pattern playing that much angle.

Dislikes:  The other sport pattern was in a very high lineage center with lower volume and shorter length.  The shorter pattern yielded a better ball motion when playing pretty straight up the lane between 5-8.  The strong Class 13G coverstock just hooked way too much out there, and when I moved further inside there was too much OB throwing it out to where the straighter angles were playing.  No ball will work every single time, and I am well aware of that.  Just remember to save this ball for longer/heavier oil patterns.


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
 COMING SOON!!!!!
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: BigBPride on January 23, 2015, 10:10:09 PM
BALL SPECS

Ball Weight: 15 lbs


DRILL PATTERN

Dual Angle: 40 x 4 3/4" x 45

X Hole (if there is one): Yes


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: Medium , between 250-275 rpm

Ball Speed: 17-18 mph

PAP/Track: 5 1/2" over and 1/2" down


SURFACE PREP

Grit: Box Finish

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Sanded


COMMENTS

The DV8 Thug Unruly is the beast you need to conquer heavy oil patterns.  This ball hooks a ton and it reads the midlane quick enough so it finds traction in heavy and flat oil patterns.  I drilled mine to give me a strong augular motion on the backend for heavy conditions.  The Thug Unruly is gonna be the gamechanger for this year.


Charles Withers II
DV8 Advisory Staff

The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: StrapDance300 on January 24, 2015, 04:17:40 PM
Stop it. A ball that doesn't stop, doesn't care about over under, doesn't care about flood. What else could you ask for? This ball leaves you feeling unstoppable. It's unbelievably continuous, clean and down right sexy. If you're looking for a tank, this ball is it. There isn't anything it won't roll thru. If you're looking for more backend and want to play a little deeper, switch to this ball. It's about 7-8 further left with my feet, and I can leave my eyes in the same spot when using the regular thug. I would most compare it to the feud, but with more swag. Need swag? Be unruly.
-johnnydv8
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: bowlfreeport on January 27, 2015, 01:18:29 PM
As a PBA & DV8 Staff member, I have had the chance to throw the new releases for a few weeks now and all I can say is WOW!
The THUG UNRULY may be the best ball I have thrown in the past year. Be it known, I already love the THUG… but the UNRULY is all of that and MUCH MORE.
For me, I have 4-5 more boards of “room” on a THS, and the forgiveness is incredible. Let me say, this ball makes me look way better that some of the shots I throw. Literally… stand left and throw right. But what stands out for me with the UNRULY, is that it never gives up. No matter how far left I get, the power through the pins is incredible. No weak 10’s for this ball.
If you are looking for that extra room, with forgiveness, and power through the pins… the THUG UNRULY is the rock you need in your bag.
#teamdv8
Jeff Johnson
DV8 Regional PBA Staffer
www.dv8bowling.com



Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: jwendt on January 28, 2015, 08:29:44 AM


Type-USBC Blue Pattern No.2

Jason Wendt
DV8 Regional Staff Member


 I got to throw my Thug Unruly for the first time out of the box Drilled 57x4x65 and all I can say is WOW! One of the best balls I have ever thrown it just kept striking! I'm a high rev player and when the ball hit the dry it rolls and when it get's in the oil it still has a continuous motion threw the pins. I shot 1082 crossing pairs with a 300 the first time using it.
If you want a ball for heavy oil and keeps pins low to the deck this is a must have for your arsenal! DV8 made perfection with this ball get yours today!

 
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: tommymo on January 30, 2015, 12:16:53 PM
Bowler Stats:

Left Handed
PAP- 4.5 over X 0
Rev Rate-321
Speed- 18mph
40° Axis Rotation
10° Axis Tilt

Drilling:
Ball #1  45/4/70 p2 hole
Ball #2  50/5/40

Lane Pattern: 43ft 23.75mL THS

     The Thug Unruly is the newest high performancce ball in the DV8 line. This new ball has the Thug core wrapped with the new 13G Reactive Solid cover. At first glance, this ball isn't the "traditional" looking DV8 ball. It doesn't have super loud colors, this one is colorful, eye catching and has a lot of shelf appeal. As for reaction . . . WOW! DV8 stepped up and absolutely crushed it. This ball is strong! What stands out is the ball's ability to get down the lane enough and its strength on the backend.  For me, strong balls like this will read early and quit on the back end. There is no quit here. Ball #1 gives me great mid lane read with strong continuation down lane. Ball #2 gives me about 2ft more length with a stronger, more angular backend reaction. Comparing the Thug Unruly to the Ruckuc Feud, the Unruly was cleaner through the fronts with a much stronger, continuous, breakpoint. The Ruckus Feud was a heavy rolling oil monster, but I had to keep my angles closed down and more in front of me. I could never seem to move in as the lane started to transition. The Unruly allowed me, seemingly, unlimited room to migrate in with absolutely no loss in reaction or carry. This is a great ball for heavier volumes and longer, flatter patterns.
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: DV8Diva on February 02, 2015, 10:47:58 AM
COMMENTS

I have been waiting for THIS ball!  I haven't seen a really great heavy oil ball since the endless nightmare.  Sure, DV8 has plenty of balls that hook (e.g., ruckus feud, thug), but not on heavier conditions, and not like this..  I loved the Thug when it first came out.  The continuous motion through the pins was great for my game (I am a female with a moderate rev rate).  However, I can't use my Thug in heavy oil; it just doesn't seem to pick up traction the way I want it to.  That is no longer a problem with the Thug Unruly!  This ball MOVES.  When this ball hits the spot, it GOES and I love it.  I'm not going to say this ball gives endless length, because it doesn't.  When it hits the back of the pattern, it makes its turn and continues to roll.  I love the thug motion through the pins (which it has) but I also love that I can use it on heavier conditions.  No matter where I'm standing on the lane, I see a similar motion: gets down the lane clean, turns left at the spot, and keeps rolling heavily through the pins.  As a woman, when I move deeper left, there is always a concern about leaving flat corners.  With the Unruly, I am no longer concerned.  The motion is still there no matter how far left I move and I have forgiveness when I miss right.

Tournament season is around the corner and I'm really excited that I have an awesome "first ball out of the bag" in my arsenal now.  If you don't have this ball, YOU NEED IT!

~Cassandra Shivers
DV8 Regional Staff Member


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: nazobowler on February 05, 2015, 06:50:51 PM

I drilled the DV8 Unruly Thug 65 5 1/4 x 50.  My axis is 5 5/16>1 1/4^.
This is by far my favorite release from DV8.  I tend to gravitate to the bigger pieces because of my higher ball speed.  This ball reads the midlane nicely and makes a strong angular move downlane for a solid ball.  In comparison to the Radical Guru it is cleaner and more angular.  I love the way the Unruly gets into a roll off the spot.  The way it goes through the pins is perfect on our THS.

The first night out of the box I shot 798.

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Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: BrunsWolf on February 05, 2015, 10:45:20 PM
Bowler Stats:
18.5-19.5 mph
400-450 rpm
5-7 degree tilt
40-60 degree rotation

Layout: 70 degrees by 3.5" by 30 degrees

Initial thoughts: The Thug Unruly was being touted as having the same overall hook potential as the Radical Guru but with more backend. As great as the Guru has been, I had to test this hypothesis for myself. Because I went with a more control drilling on the Guru, I wanted to max out my Thug Unruly to give me just a board or two more overall hook potential with a sharper shape off of the breakpoint. Hence, the 70 by 3.5" by 30 layout.

On the lanes: This ball lived up to all expectations. I will note that I have yet to throw this on a house-shot for more than one shot just because it flat out hooks. Much of what I describe from here on out are experiences with this ball on a 42' 2:1 medium-high volume sport pattern.

On this fresh pattern, I was able to start at about 14-15 at the arrows while sending the ball out to 8-9 at the breakpoint. The ball ignored the heads, picked up in the very last few inches of the midlane, and turned on it's left turn blinker. On the fresh, the Unruly was about 2 boards stronger than my Guru (due to the Guru's more controlled layout of about 45 by 5.5 by 45) and had a much sharper breakpoint. For the next few games, I could keep creeping inside with my feet but still send the ball out to 8-9-10 at the breakpoint. All the while, the Thug Unruly would keep finding it's way back to the pocket with enough energy to snap out 10 pins. Even on shots where I would miss it at the bottom of the swing, the Unruly would still check up hard and often finish at the 8 pin through the back of the pin-deck. As the pattern breaks down, the Unruly's cover is clean enough so that you don't have to worry about early hook as soon as you typically do for such a strong asymmetric ball.

Closing remarks: I have no doubt that if laid out exactly the same, the Thug Unruly hooks every bit just as much as the Radical Guru. That being said, I do believe that the shapes will be slightly different in that the Unruly is naturally a bit more angular on the backend. The Unruly sits at the highest end of my arsenal in terms of overall hook and separates itself from my Guru by it's increased angularity. If you want a ball that hooks a metric ton and can still recover from almost anywhere, you have to get your hands on the Thug Unruly.
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: dustinbearden on February 09, 2015, 09:39:57 AM
If you are looking for a ball to handle medium to heavy oil, it doesn't get any better than the THUG UNRULY. The motion of the ball is absolutely incredible. It gets through the front part of the lane nicely, but still makes a strong, early, and smooth motion to the pocket. I have mine drilled with the Pin 2 inches above the ring finger and the mass bias 1.5 inches to the right of the thumb. (I am right-handed). This ball is extremely forgiving. It will recover in the oil, but it will also burn enough to help out some in the dry. The ball keeps the pins nice and low, therefore, maximizing carry. DV8 continues to show why they are the best in bowling with great products like the Thug Unruly.

Dustin Bearden
DV8 Regional Staff
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: teamDV8 on February 11, 2015, 10:25:24 AM
The DV8 Thug Unruly is the Ball that I have been waiting on for a LONG Time!!
I am a Left Handed and I throw around 15-16mph.
The first Thug Unruly I Put the Pin next to my ring finger and the Cg is stacked.  The surface of the ball is the original out of the box.
I have used this ball on quit a few lanes conditions but the one that I am doing this ball review is on the USBC Blue 2 pattern.  This was our City Tournament Shot and I just drilled up my Thug unruly the day before City Tournament so it was truly right out of the box and no games on it at all.  The Thug Unruly is such a strong ball and this ball let me play in the oil and I if I missed at all to the left into the dry the ball not die at all and hit weak.  In the City Tournament in my Doubles event I shot 300, 806 series, and it was my first event with the new Thug Unruly. I got a lot of peoples attention with this ball and had quit a few people come up to me and talk about this ball.  This is the strongest ball that I have ever have and one great this that this ball does not do and it does not soak the oil up really quick on the ball and I don't have to clean the ball every game. I have the Guru and that is a great ball but the only thing that I dislike about the Guru was it is hard to keep the oil off, and I had to clean the ball every game to keep it from shinning up, but besides that the Guru is a great ball. The Guru was my most aggressive ball on the market, but know the Thug Unruly is the most aggressive ball on the market.The Unruly is going to be a ball that you need for those heavier volume and longer oil patterns. If you are seeking a ball for heavier oil patterns that is extremely aggressive Search no more.  Thug Unruly  is the ball.

If you are looking for a ball for lighter volume patterns or shorter oil patterns than the Thug unruly will not be your ball.  The Thug Unruly will need OIL!!

The Thug Unruly and the Diva Divine are my 2 most favorite balls and they are a great 1-2 punch.  If the Thug Unruly starts to read to early I go to my Diva Divine, and that ball reads cleaner threw the heads than the Thug Unruly.

So if you have not got the Thug Unruly yet, please go to your Local Pro Shop, because you will not be disappointed!  DV8 has put out I think there best ball out yet to date!!  Thank you DV8 for this fantastic ball!  TONIGHT WE BOWL!! #dV8bowling

Doug Cutler
DV8 Regional Staffer
PBA Regional Champion

www.damngoodbowling.com

Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: DFR on February 23, 2015, 11:38:09 PM
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BALL REACTION

Length: 6/10

Back End: 7/10

Overall Hook:  11/10

Midlane Read: 7/10


COMMENTS
   
Likes:  It has always been hard for me to find a strong solid that did not lose energy early and now this ball is that solution for me.  The Unruly Thug will help any bowler really battle those oily lane conditions when nothing else will.  The proven LRG core of the Thug mixed with the new stronger solid cover really gives you a very strong hooking motion with continuation that just does not stop.

The most impressive part of this ball to me is the motion that you get downlane.  It is easy to find “hook-in-the-box” bowling balls but what sets the Unruly above the rest is that allows you to cover boards while still clearing the front part of the lanes without having to force it.  Buy one now and thank me later.

Dislikes: Really need a lot of oil for this ball. 
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: seabreeze on March 14, 2015, 09:28:23 AM
Holy hook batman! I drilled mine pin above the fingers CG in center of grip with no weight hole. The box surface I thought was going to be a problem with my 16 mph ball speed. Ball is clean with a big midlane move and doesn't quit in the backend. Ball just runs over pins! My new favorite big HOOK ball!

Perry Goldman
SW Florida
Title: Thug Unruly
Post by: bowler801 on March 16, 2015, 11:26:57 AM
Bryan L. Williams, DV8 Regional Pro Staff and VISE Pro Staff Member

DV8 Thug Unruly…….one word describes this ball….UNBELIEVABLE! To all bowlers seeking a ball for heavy oil, this is the ball for you! This is a ball that will provide any bowler with continuous ball motion, especially in the mid-lane, while maintaining unreal hitting power at the pins.  This ball is everything the original Thug has and then some.  With its asymmetrical core and solid coverstock, this ball far exceeded all of my expectations. 

Upon throwing this ball for the first time with my ball driller present, his only reaction was one word……WOW!  The Thug Unruly was able to recover from every angle on fresh oil conditions.  This is to include moving from standing 24, swinging the ball out to the 2-board, to standing in front of the ball return and swinging the ball out to the 10-board, with the ball crushing the pocket.  This ball does not lose hitting power from every angle I played with it.  The layout on this ball is pin above ring finger with the CG in line to the pin.  The ball has a 3-4” pin on it which allows for me to maximize length and hook.

The Thug Unruly can best be described in comparison to the Hellraiser Revenge….ON STEROIDS!  The ball is a great complement to its predecessor, The Thug.  I would recommend using this ball on heavy volumes of oil.  For league bowlers, The Thug Unruly may need some polish on it if you don’t have a lot of ball speed, due to its aggressive ball design.   I have yet to see any limits of this ball on heavy volumes of oil, from playing down and in to opening the lanes up.  The Thug Unruly has raised the bar in the industry substantially and will dramatically improve your game.  DV8….NUFF SAID!

Dislikes:


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: Lefty Bigfoot on March 20, 2015, 12:21:33 PM
LANE CONDITION

Length: 38'

Volume: medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Likes: Ball layout: 55 x 3 7/8 x 15

Likes:
This ball has been my go to ball since having it drilled.  I have found that the ball is exceedingly versatile and not condition specific.  I have played shots from across 20 board to a break point of 5 board with ease and confidence that it would make the turn and drive through; and I have also played straight up 7 board on longer, heavier patterns and the ball consistently performed as I expected. 
The coverstock has held up very well.  I returned it to factory finish once after about 65-70 games, but it was largely to just clean it up, as there was minimum degradation in performance.  While it is priced in the high performance range, this ball may give you more than you are paying for due to longevity and versatility.

This ball will give you a lot of confidence.

Dislikes:  This ball isn’t a fan of a heavily oiled shorter pattern…but this was the only scenario that I switched due to pattern.  A ball down to the Brunswick Ringer is a nice compliment to the Unruly in this case.



PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: DV8Jackson on March 23, 2015, 06:49:02 PM
What else can I say about this ball other than it is an absolute beast! I am a Left Hander with Slower ball speed ( 15MPH ) and a heaver roll, I normally find issues with Heavy oil balls and stronger coverstocks. This ball has found me a happy medium when it comes to strength and hooking potential but with smooth and controllable ball reaction. As much as this ball does hook it also lays off in the midlane enough to give you some good smooth reaction but still plenty of bite on the backend. I have found the best use for this ball is fresh oil or when I start to see carry down then this ball really helps blend the patterns.
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: Apexdave23 on March 24, 2015, 10:29:13 AM
Dv8 Thug Unruly-
 Layout 55x4-7/8x25
PAP 5-5/8 right and 1-1/8 up
Rev Rate- 425
Ball Speed- 17.5

The Dv8 Thug Unruly has the Class 13G Solid coverstock with the original Thug core. If you are looking for a ball for heavy oil, this is the ball for you. I have never seen a bowling ball be so clean to the breakpoint, read the spot and then continue through the pins like this ball. I am able to open up almost any shot with this ball, and the further I move left, the more this ball recovers. THIS BALL IS AN ABSOLUTE ANIMAL. People looking for something extremely strong that just doesn’t quit, this is the Ball for you!

Dave Rice   
Brunswick Advisory Staffer
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: Brandon Riley on March 30, 2015, 06:13:35 PM
I drilled my Thug Unruly 55x5x45 pin over bridge with the mass bias right beside the thumb with no hole

My Unruly gets playtime every week in our match play challenge league on 45' Route 66.  The surface has started to wear in and although the pattern is long so this ball allows me to keep going left to take advantage of fresh heads while my opponents are stuck playing in my burn spot.

However, I have not been able to use my Unruly much on our house shot.  It is a little too strong and angular for our house pattern where straighter angles are preferred (my dull Red Misfit and Divine have gotten the most use as of late) but I have brought it out a couple weeks when looking to go around the handicappers who have carried the middle down.

In comparison to the Ruckus Feud, the Unruly is a couple feet cleaner through the front with a much stronger shape down the lane allowing it to handle longer oil from deeper angles than the Feud.
Title: Re: Thug Unruly
Post by: teamDV8 on April 30, 2015, 10:06:34 AM
My Name is Doug and I am on DV8 Regioanl Staff and I am am Left Handed and I throw the ball around 15-16mph. This is my second review on the Thug Unruly and this is my second Thug Unruly Drilled.  The drilling I did on my second Thug Unruly is the same as the first Thug Unruly but I changed the surface on the ball.  The surface I did on the second Thug Unruly is I took it out of box surface and then I hit it with Royal Compound and Then Royal Shine and this ball is Glossy.  I did this because when my first Thug Unruly starts to read up to early, I can go to the Glossy one and it has worked so great and I am able to stay with the same kind of ball.  I have loved my 2 Thug Unruly and they have been a great 1-2 punch.  The drilling that I have on both balls is I have the Pin to the left of my Ring Finger and the CG is stacked, and a the pin 3-4".  I have used this ball on Typical House shots, and also on Sport Patterns like Highway to Hell, Beat'n Patch, and Mexico City.
This Thug Unruly will work well on Medium to Heavy Oil lane patterns.  This Thug unruly will work well when the middle of lanes are reading to early or burnt up, and this Unruly with its gloss finish will get through the heads really clean and save its energy for the back and have a really strong back end reaction.
The Thug Unruly is the Strongest Ball on the market, and is my favorite ball in my bag, and now that I have drilled another one and Polished it, this is my second favorite ball, and I can't keep both of these balls out of my hands.  That is what I love about DV8 balls they react so great when you change the surface of the balls and also DV8 balls last for a long time.  I have quite a few balls that are over a year old that I am still using that still carry great and if you keep up with the cleaning on the balls they will last a long time.  I clean my bowling balls every time I get done using them and before I put them in my bag, and if you do this I promise your bowling balls will last a long time.  If you have not purchased a DV8 Thug Unruly, you need to, because I promise that you will be happy with the reaction and hitting power of this ball.  #dv8bowling

Doug Cutler
DV8 Regional Staffer
PBA Regional Champion