DV8 Dark Side Hybrid

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What sets the DV8 Dark Side Hybrid apart?
  • For traditional bowlers but is specifically designed with 2-handers and no-thumb bowlers.
  • Easy length with a strong continuous backend motion
  • Perfect balance of power, control, & performance
  Details & Specs
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DV8 Dark Side Hybrid

DV8 Dark Side Hybrid The DV8 Dark Side is designed to give no-thumb bowlers enhanced drilling options and a competitive edge while still being a strong choice for traditional bowlers. Featuring the innovative, patent-pending Duality core, this ball offers the lowest Differential in the no-thumb category, resulting in reduced flare and a unique motion. Paired with the Inciter Hybrid coverstock and finished with compound, the Dark Side delivers effortless length through the front of the lane and a strong, continuous backend reaction. Whether you bowl with or without your thumb, the Dark Side provides the perfect combination of power, control, and versatility for various lane conditions.

Details & Specs

Color
Red/Purple
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Core
Duality (14-16#)
Coverstock
Inciter Hybrid Reactive
A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
RG
2.480 (15# ball)
Differential
0.036 (15# ball)
Finish
500, 1000, 1500 Siaair/Factory Compound
Hook Potential
260 (Medium)
Length
160 (Long)
Reaction
Length with controlled arc
Recommended Lane Condition
Medium oil
Manufacturer's Warranty
Two years from purchase date
SKU
DV60108343
Product ID
15798
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Category
Ball Performance
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Customer Reviews | 1 Customer Question

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1/26/2026
By CD from Ga
5/5 Stars
Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great Ball

Ball is amazing

12/5/2025
By Metallicus from OH
5/5 Stars
Pros:

Looks and rolls great.

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Medium-dry conditions

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Excellent Medium Oil Hybrid

This ball is excellent looking rolling down the lanes and is a great step down from my stronger asymmetrical balls. The hybrid cover gets it down the lane and maintains energy for when it gets to the pins.

4/10/2025
By Bryan L. Williams, PBA member and DV8 Pro Staff from CA
5/5 Stars
Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Another Innovation from DV8 Not Just for No-Thumbs and Two-Handers!!!

I am very proud to introduce to you the newest addition to the DV8 line, the DV8 Dark Side. The new DV8 Dark Side introduces the new Duality Core. Albeit this core is designed to give no-thumb bowlers more drilling options and a greater performance advantage, the Dark Side is equipped with the Inciter Hybrid coverstock and finished with a factory compound. With a 45x4x30 layout the Dark Side allows for cleaner ball length through the front part of the lanes while delivering a strong continuous motion on the backend. The Duality core offers the lowest differential in the new No-Thumb category, creating less flare and a unique ball motion for this evolving and game changing category. For 2-handed, 2-finger and traditional bowlers, the Dark Side offers the perfect balance of power, control, and performance. Check out our No-Thumb resource page on DV8bowling.com for more in-depth information on how the Dark Side will work for you. DV8 keeps on creating innovation in bowling equipment and has done it again with the new DV8 Dark Side. If you are not throwing DV8, you’re just not bowling!!!

3/30/2025
By Tmarlow from Hanford ca
5/5 Stars
Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Dark star is really good

Wow I was surprised on how good this ball is. It was clean in the front of the Lane and strong with a predictable pop on the back. The motion is like an Effect tour with polish but you get in the symmetrical version. It’s currently my number 2 ball out of bag behind my Hammerhead.

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Question:

How does the drilling process work

12/13/2025 - By

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The ball would come undrilled, but we may offer a drilling option depending on which weight you select, but you would need to have the measurements for us to do this drilling. If you do not want us to do the drilling or if you would prefer to have it drilled locally you may decline our drilling and the ball would come without holes.

1/8/2026 - By Bowling.Com Staff