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Features of the DV8 Brutal Nightmare
DV8 Brutal Nightmare
SKU: DV601054931
Brand: DV8
Category: Bowling Balls

Description: Finished with a Rough Buff Finish, the Brutal Nightmare skids easily through the front and mid-lane with an extremely quick response to friction on the backend creating a highly continuous motion that pummels the pins. The Brutal Nightmare with its new Class 8 Hybrid Reactive coverstock is the most skid / snap DV8 ball to date and should be used on medium oily to oily lane conditions.

High Performance

DV8 Brutal Nightmare Ball Specs:
- Color: Blue/Orange/Lime All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Reaction: Big Hook
- Coverstock: Class 8 Hybrid Reactive
- Core Type: Nightmare Low RG
- Factory Finish: 500 Siaair Micro Pad; Rough Buff
- Radius of Gyration (RG): 2.557**
- Differential (Diff): 0.052**
- ** RG and Diff are based off of 15 lb. balls
- Hook Potential: Very High
- Length: Average
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Oily/Oily
What do customers think of the DV8 Brutal Nightmare?
Avg. Customer Rating:5 stars
(based on 11 reviews)
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
5/5 Stars
Do Work !!!!! By Big Norm from Apple Valley, MN
Reviewed on: 3/2/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:Casual Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Great ball, finds the pocket easily. Dosent hook as much as I expected but it did improve my average from a 170 to a 197! Worth the money for sure Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
5/5 Stars
Very solid down lane and through pins By TJ from Albany, New York
Reviewed on: 4/3/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Comfortable Grip, Less 10 Pins Righty, Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Amazing Back End Hook Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Just the look of the ball going down lane is a great sight. Once it hits the pins you can tell right away this ball is no joke. I shot a 702 my first series using it on medium-heavy oil. This ball is amazing has the right amount of hook and always finds the pocket even if i miss my mark by a little Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[9 of 11 customers found this review helpful]
5/5 Stars
Light Oil Need not Apply By RAJohnson from Ontario Canada
Reviewed on: 1/22/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Asymmetric, Low Rg Core, Very Aggressive Cover Cons:Needs oil Best Uses:Tournaments Describe Yourself:Pro Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend We were lucky enough to get our hands on this ball before the release date. See how it stacks up in our video. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
5/5 Stars
Fantastic ball By Jamie from Pittsburgh, PA
Reviewed on: 2/19/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Great Weight, Flawless Surface Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This is an aggressive ball, but don't be afraid of it! I paired this ball with my Bruswick Python to handle most lane conditions. The B. Nightmare is easy to roll and easy to adapt to. I am a "tweener" with medium revs and roll at about 15.5 mph and I love how far out I can throw this ball and watch it come back into the pocket and destroy the pins. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
5/5 Stars
overall the best ball i have ever owed By Sabes from ELK GROVE, IL.
Reviewed on: 2/19/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Flawless Surface, Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend if u need a ball that is going to move this is it. i was a good bowler before averaging about 210 or so and the last three or four weeks that i have used it. i have not shot under probably about a 225 or 230 average with it. just a great ball clean down the lane with alot of back end depending on how its drilled. for me this is a great ball Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
5/5 Stars
Needs a turn signal By Reliable anchor from Tiffin, ohio
Reviewed on: 3/16/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend This thing needs a turn signal. When it turns, look out. Predictable break. Very happy. Still like my hammer balls, but dv8 is awesome. A couple of my buddies are probably gonna order one. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
4/5 Stars
Works fine. By Mr. H from Mesa, AZ
Reviewed on: 3/5/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Works good. Have about 21 games on it, overall it's very ppredictable. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

4/5 Stars
Very happy with the Brutal Nightmare By James from Warner Robins ,Ga
Reviewed on: 4/23/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Right Ball Right Time Best Uses:When Oil Is Heavy Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I needed a strong ball in my arsenal. This Brutal Nightmare is just right. When I can't get any angle with my other balls, the Brutal Nightmare comes through! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

5/5 Stars
great backend snap By Shockey from Ft. Worth, TX
Reviewed on: 4/25/2013 Verified Reviewer Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I throw the ball hard about 20mph+ and this ball still snaps hard on the backend for me. Very aggressive ball for oily lanes. If you want to add some serious hook to your game, this is the ball. I let up on it a couple of times about a mile slower and it took off Brooklyn! It will definitely give you more area. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

5/5 Stars
Great ball at a great price By Jim from Burleson,Texas
Reviewed on: 4/26/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Really Consistent, Flawless Surface, Works Great On Oil, Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design, Hooks A Bunch, Great Weight Cons:None Best Uses:Great For The League I'm, Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Use in league play. In practice after a slow start in league night I shot a 245 then a 276 with effectively 18 strikes in a row between the first an second game. Most strikes in a row ever for me. What impressed me most was the consistency of the hook. This ball is well worth the money spent. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

5/5 Stars
The Brutal Nightmare is a MONSTER!!!!! By Hollywood from Munford, TN
Reviewed on: 5/8/2013 Verified Reviewer Pros:Comfortable Grip, Great Weight Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I am a faithful league bowler and I have purchased 2 DV8 balls. The brutal nightmare is by far the best ball I have ever used. Took some getting use to but once mastered it was awesome! I love the power on the backend. My average went from 154 to 181 and growing. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

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