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The DV8 Marauder is out for blood and to raid the lanes of all its high scores!
Pin to PAP(5 1/8" over 1/8" up) - 4 3/4"
Dual Angle Layout - 45* x 4 3/4" x 40*
Balance Hole - n/a
Surface Preparation - Out of Box (500 Siaair Micro Pad; Rough Buff; High Gloss)
What I Was Looking For In This Ball Layout:
Based on what we were being told by DV8 we knew this was meant to be a benchmark ball in their product line. I kept the layout identical to the Hell Raiser Terror we were testing on the night. I was expecting to see a very solid down and in ball motion from the Marauder with similar characteristics of the Terror but less overall.
What I Ended Up With in the Ball and Layout:
I would agree that the Marauder offers a benchmark type of ball motion. This ball is easy to read with its Red Pearl/Yellow Solid cover and would be easy to adjust up or down from it.
Compared to the Hell Raiser Terror this ball rolled similar but obviously weaker in overall hook. The Maruader cleared the heads smooth never reading friction too early. It transitioned very nicely into a strong mid-lane roll with a sharp backend. I was able to move a little further right and open up the lane a bit while increasing carry at the same time.
Compared to the balls previously released at this price point, The Reckless and Too Reckless, I think you will just enough of a difference in ball motion to be very happy with the new addition to DV8's line up.
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Pin to PAP(6 3/16" over 1/2" down) - 5"
Dual Angle Layout - 50 x 5 x 40"
Surface Preparation - Out of Box
What I Was Looking For In This Ball Layout:
Hybrids coverstocks are my favorite. I love the length paired with a controllable backend reaction. That's exactly what I was hoping to see with the Marauder.
What I Ended Up With in the Ball and Layout:
Exactly what I expected! The Marauder is the new benchmark ball in DV8's lineup, in my opinion. Good length with a controllable backend reaction. This is the ball you want to pull out of your bag first on league night and the one you want to go to when you want to stay in the pocket on tough conditions. I also was really impressed with the carry on this ball! I had a hard time NOT striking with the Marauder!
If you're building an arsenal for the upcoming league season, start with the Marauder and build from there. You may not need much else in your bag though!
DV8 Marauder
Bowler Stats:
Right handed
PAP: 4 ¾” right
Speed: 18-18.5 mph
Rev Rate: 450 rpm
Axis rotation: 20-45 degrees
Axis Tilt: 15 degrees
Layout:
50* by 5” by 50*
Purpose:
Along with everyone I’ve talked to, I loved the Too Reckless with this same exact layout and thought it was a great medium oil ball. I wanted to drill the Marauder with this same layout to give me just a little more length and overall hook.
Observations:
To get to the point, this is my favorite DV8 ball to date. Those that liked the Too Reckless with LOVE the marauder. I saw a similar midlane read with both balls, with the Marauder skidding just a bit further downlane but having about 2 boards more hook in the backend. The Marauder for me was a solid 2-1 move inside of the Too Reckless for me, with the difference being made up completely on the backend. Hybrid balls are a godsend to me because I really like the versatility of having practically both a solid ball and a pearl ball all in one. Due to this hybrid cover, I can square up to the lane and play straighter and/or closer to the friction and I can use it to really hit on it and loop the lane like a pearl. Hard to get the best of both of those worlds into one ball but DV8 did it. My understanding is that someone asked DV8 to make something equivalent to the Brunswick’s Versa-max and the replay was “We’re going to make a ball better than the Versa-max.” While you’ll have to pry my Versas from my cold dead hands, the Marauder does indeed live up to the hype. The only reason that I’d still give my personal nod to the Versa is because it is a solid symmetric, and nothing puts money in my wallet like a solid symmetric. That being said, in a heads up comparison, I’d say the Marauder is 3 boards stronger overall than the Versa; one board stronger in the midlane and a two stronger on the backend. I’m currently thinking about sanding the surface to 4000 just to enhance that midlane roll that I’m seeing. On Scorpion, I saw a smoother read throughout the midlane, exactly what you need on tougher patterns, from the start when I could square up more and play outside around 5. This ball surprisingly gave me the best look on this pattern from the outside than any other ball I brought with me. To me, that really shows how versatile this ball is even with the polished box finish. As the pattern broke down, moving inside was never a problem. This ball kept slapping out 10s all the way in to 5th arrow. Like every other DV8 ball I’ve thrown, this ball keeps the pins really low to the pin deck which increases carry percentage. No other line in bowling offers a look through the pin deck like DV8.
Final thoughts:
The new Marauder is the new benchmark ball in the DV8 line. For me it picks up just the right amount in the midlane and then offers a strong move to the pocket off of the friction. It’s a great compliment to the Reckless, Too Reckless, and/or the Versa-Max so if you have one of those in your bag and love it, it’s hard to go wrong with the DV8 Marauder.
Thanks for reading. Good luck and good bowling!
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
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Layout - Stack Leverage
Finish - OOB
Have used my new DV8 Marauder for 3 and 1/2 games in practice. This ball is not very forgiving and requires a lot of finesse to get it to the pocket. On a fresh house shot, it is very over/under and not at all forgiving. For me, this will be a very condition specific piece. I will carry it in my bag, but will only use it when the heads are gone and there is very little carry down. It is not at all what I expected based on other reviews. I expected a "benchmark" kind of ball that would be perfect for fresh house conditions. Instead, this appears to be a medium/dry to dry conditions ball, or a sport condition ball (Cheetah, perhaps.) I will continue to practice with it, and if needed knock some of the polish off and see if that makes it more consistent. As it is now, I am not sure how much it will get used.
My Storm Virtual Gravity Nano remains my go-to ball, drilled 4x4x2 and in OOB finish. The Nano is much more predictable and forgiving across multiple different conditions. Just for comparison, I bowled 1/2 game with the Marauder and couldn't find the pocket. Switched to the Nano and struck out the rest of the game.
That being said, I would have no problem purchasing another DV8 ball but next time would go with something stronger. Perhaps a Nightmare, Brutal Nightmare, or Hellraiser Terror.
Just getting back into bowling after a decade plus layoff. I am a stroker who throws around 16 mph. I like to play up the boards (2nd arrow or between the 2nd and 3rd arrow). Had the ball drilled for length with a nice curve to the pocket. The ball excels on medium to light oil conditions. My THS fits this category, and as long as I do my job the Marauder will reward. I can use it for all three games by simply adjusting my lane position. Threw a 230 in practice this weekend (I am only carry a 145 league average; hope to change that number soon).
I think this "benchmark" ball description by DV8 is no joke. The ball can do it all on every condition except heavy oil or fried. Very satisfied with my purchase, and hope to add more DV8's to my arsenal as needed in the future.
This is a very predictable ball. It works well on typical house shots and sport shot patterns. It does not over react. I have not been disappointed with any of the DV8 products that I have been able to try. If you are looking for a good, all around, predictable ball, the Marauder is a good choice. If you are looking for a little more or a little less, the Marauder Madness and the Misfit are good choices as well.
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Just got my marauder drilled I will say I'm an ok bowler and have a pretty good arsenal but I don't know my PAP I just get a ball I buy drilled my marauder has its pin above fingers in the middle of the grip line. I got this ball 4 when my vivid and fringe are hooking 2 much I've only used it once but I like how it seems 2 have a reaction that will be good on almost any condition. 4 the reaction it's awesome it skids long then makes a break for the pocket at the last second. And the carry with this ball is amazing I've never hit Brooklyn and gotten so much pin action as I did with this ball. Anyone looking 4 a good ball 4 dry or medium oil lanes get this you won't regret it
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DV8 MARAUDER...wow this thing hits like a truck...long and strong when my HHR is to much i grab the marauder and it takes over when the HHR left off!!! its just amazing these balls that DV8 is making they just get better and better!!!
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3.5"
Ball Weight: 16 lbs
DRILL PATTERN
Dual Angle Layout: 60 x 3 3/8" x 60
X Hole (if there is one): P3
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: Higher, between 370 and 410 rpm, aka Cranker
Ball Speed: 16.50 mph
PAP/Track: 5 3/8" over and 7/8" up with a high track
SURFACE PREP
Grit: Box
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polished
LANE CONDITION
Length: Multiple
Volume: Multiple
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS and Sport
BALL REACTION
Length: 7 /10
Back End: 7 / 10
Overall Hook: 7 / 10
Midlane Read: 8 / 10
Breakpoint Shape: 8 / 10
COMMENTS
Likes: The strong roll that reads the midlane and continues through the pins
Dislikes: None
This ball takes over the Reckless line and is another great ball by DV8. With the hybrid cover, it can read the lane without overhooking. This ball is great for medium oil conditions and is continuous through the pins. The Marauder works well on house or kegel patterns and allows me to keep moving left to chase the oil and open up the lane. It would work as a good bechmark ball and takes well to surface changes. Comparing the Marauder to the Reckless, it is stronger off the spot and is stronger overall. This ball will retain energy and recovers quickly when reaching the spot. I would recommend this ball for any league bowler and tournament bowler. #TonightWeBowl
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Customer Reviews Average: 4.77Write a Review Read all 13 reviews
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DV8 Marauder Reviewed By: bowlingball.com reviews by Tony Ruocco 07/20/2012 15:14 ( stars)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| Experience | Advanced (I have bowled in a league) | |
| League Average | 225 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Cranker | |
| PAP | 5 1/8" over 1/8" up | |
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The DV8 Marauder is out for blood and to raid the lanes of all its high scores!
Pin to PAP(5 1/8" over 1/8" up) - 4 3/4"
Dual Angle Layout - 45* x 4 3/4" x 40*
Balance Hole - n/a
Surface Preparation - Out of Box (500 Siaair Micro Pad; Rough Buff; High Gloss)
What I Was Looking For In This Ball Layout:
Based on what we were being told by DV8 we knew this was meant to be a benchmark ball in their product line. I kept the layout identical to the Hell Raiser Terror we were testing on the night. I was expecting to see a very solid down and in ball motion from the Marauder with similar characteristics of the Terror but less overall.
What I Ended Up With in the Ball and Layout:
I would agree that the Marauder offers a benchmark type of ball motion. This ball is easy to read with its Red Pearl/Yellow Solid cover and would be easy to adjust up or down from it.
Compared to the Hell Raiser Terror this ball rolled similar but obviously weaker in overall hook. The Maruader cleared the heads smooth never reading friction too early. It transitioned very nicely into a strong mid-lane roll with a sharp backend. I was able to move a little further right and open up the lane a bit while increasing carry at the same time.
Compared to the balls previously released at this price point, The Reckless and Too Reckless, I think you will just enough of a difference in ball motion to be very happy with the new addition to DV8's line up.
DV8 Marauder Reviewed By: bowlingball.com reviews by Dustin S 07/19/2012 14:06 ( stars)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 215 | |
| Style | Cranker | |
| PAP | 6 3/16 x 1/2 down | |
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Pin to PAP(6 3/16" over 1/2" down) - 5"
Dual Angle Layout - 50 x 5 x 40"
Surface Preparation - Out of Box
What I Was Looking For In This Ball Layout:
Hybrids coverstocks are my favorite. I love the length paired with a controllable backend reaction. That's exactly what I was hoping to see with the Marauder.
What I Ended Up With in the Ball and Layout:
Exactly what I expected! The Marauder is the new benchmark ball in DV8's lineup, in my opinion. Good length with a controllable backend reaction. This is the ball you want to pull out of your bag first on league night and the one you want to go to when you want to stay in the pocket on tough conditions. I also was really impressed with the carry on this ball! I had a hard time NOT striking with the Marauder!
If you're building an arsenal for the upcoming league season, start with the Marauder and build from there. You may not need much else in your bag though!
DV8 Marauder Reviewed By: brunswick802 07/27/2012 22:50 ( stars)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| Experience | Advanced (I have bowled in a league) | |
| League Average | 228 | |
| Sport Shot Average | 205-210 | |
| Ball Speed | Fast | |
| Style | Tweener | |
| PAP | 4 7/8" right | |
Bowler Stats:
Right handed
PAP: 4 ¾” right
Speed: 18-18.5 mph
Rev Rate: 450 rpm
Axis rotation: 20-45 degrees
Axis Tilt: 15 degrees
Layout:
50* by 5” by 50*
Purpose:
Along with everyone I’ve talked to, I loved the Too Reckless with this same exact layout and thought it was a great medium oil ball. I wanted to drill the Marauder with this same layout to give me just a little more length and overall hook.
Observations:
To get to the point, this is my favorite DV8 ball to date. Those that liked the Too Reckless with LOVE the marauder. I saw a similar midlane read with both balls, with the Marauder skidding just a bit further downlane but having about 2 boards more hook in the backend. The Marauder for me was a solid 2-1 move inside of the Too Reckless for me, with the difference being made up completely on the backend. Hybrid balls are a godsend to me because I really like the versatility of having practically both a solid ball and a pearl ball all in one. Due to this hybrid cover, I can square up to the lane and play straighter and/or closer to the friction and I can use it to really hit on it and loop the lane like a pearl. Hard to get the best of both of those worlds into one ball but DV8 did it. My understanding is that someone asked DV8 to make something equivalent to the Brunswick’s Versa-max and the replay was “We’re going to make a ball better than the Versa-max.” While you’ll have to pry my Versas from my cold dead hands, the Marauder does indeed live up to the hype. The only reason that I’d still give my personal nod to the Versa is because it is a solid symmetric, and nothing puts money in my wallet like a solid symmetric. That being said, in a heads up comparison, I’d say the Marauder is 3 boards stronger overall than the Versa; one board stronger in the midlane and a two stronger on the backend. I’m currently thinking about sanding the surface to 4000 just to enhance that midlane roll that I’m seeing. On Scorpion, I saw a smoother read throughout the midlane, exactly what you need on tougher patterns, from the start when I could square up more and play outside around 5. This ball surprisingly gave me the best look on this pattern from the outside than any other ball I brought with me. To me, that really shows how versatile this ball is even with the polished box finish. As the pattern broke down, moving inside was never a problem. This ball kept slapping out 10s all the way in to 5th arrow. Like every other DV8 ball I’ve thrown, this ball keeps the pins really low to the pin deck which increases carry percentage. No other line in bowling offers a look through the pin deck like DV8.
Final thoughts:
The new Marauder is the new benchmark ball in the DV8 line. For me it picks up just the right amount in the midlane and then offers a strong move to the pocket off of the friction. It’s a great compliment to the Reckless, Too Reckless, and/or the Versa-Max so if you have one of those in your bag and love it, it’s hard to go wrong with the DV8 Marauder.
Thanks for reading. Good luck and good bowling!
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
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DV8 Marauder Reviewed By: clevesy@earthlink.net 04/08/2013 14:06 ( stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| Experience | Advanced (I have bowled in a league) | |
| League Average | 190 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Cranker | |
Finish - OOB
Have used my new DV8 Marauder for 3 and 1/2 games in practice. This ball is not very forgiving and requires a lot of finesse to get it to the pocket. On a fresh house shot, it is very over/under and not at all forgiving. For me, this will be a very condition specific piece. I will carry it in my bag, but will only use it when the heads are gone and there is very little carry down. It is not at all what I expected based on other reviews. I expected a "benchmark" kind of ball that would be perfect for fresh house conditions. Instead, this appears to be a medium/dry to dry conditions ball, or a sport condition ball (Cheetah, perhaps.) I will continue to practice with it, and if needed knock some of the polish off and see if that makes it more consistent. As it is now, I am not sure how much it will get used.
My Storm Virtual Gravity Nano remains my go-to ball, drilled 4x4x2 and in OOB finish. The Nano is much more predictable and forgiving across multiple different conditions. Just for comparison, I bowled 1/2 game with the Marauder and couldn't find the pocket. Switched to the Nano and struck out the rest of the game.
That being said, I would have no problem purchasing another DV8 ball but next time would go with something stronger. Perhaps a Nightmare, Brutal Nightmare, or Hellraiser Terror.
DV8 Marauder Reviewed By: zman1974 02/11/2013 12:44 ( stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| Experience | Advanced (I have bowled in a league) | |
| League Average | 173 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Stroker | |
I think this "benchmark" ball description by DV8 is no joke. The ball can do it all on every condition except heavy oil or fried. Very satisfied with my purchase, and hope to add more DV8's to my arsenal as needed in the future.
DV8 Marauder Reviewed By: mwilliams43 01/13/2013 23:13 ( stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| Experience | Advanced (I have bowled in a league) | |
| League Average | 226 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Tweener | |
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DV8 Marauder Reviewed By: Bowler for life 10/16/2012 18:04 ( stars)
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DV8 Marauder Reviewed By: hellraiser 10/13/2012 19:28 ( stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| Experience | Advanced (I have bowled in a league) | |
| Sport Shot Average | 195 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Tweener | |
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DV8 Marauder Reviewed By: laserboypa 10/08/2012 12:18 ( stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| Experience | Advanced (I have bowled in a league) | |
| League Average | 220 | |
| Ball Speed | Fast | |
| Style | Cranker | |
Pin Length: 3.5"
Ball Weight: 16 lbs
DRILL PATTERN
Dual Angle Layout: 60 x 3 3/8" x 60
X Hole (if there is one): P3
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: Higher, between 370 and 410 rpm, aka Cranker
Ball Speed: 16.50 mph
PAP/Track: 5 3/8" over and 7/8" up with a high track
SURFACE PREP
Grit: Box
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polished
LANE CONDITION
Length: Multiple
Volume: Multiple
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS and Sport
BALL REACTION
Length: 7 /10
Back End: 7 / 10
Overall Hook: 7 / 10
Midlane Read: 8 / 10
Breakpoint Shape: 8 / 10
COMMENTS
Likes: The strong roll that reads the midlane and continues through the pins
Dislikes: None
This ball takes over the Reckless line and is another great ball by DV8. With the hybrid cover, it can read the lane without overhooking. This ball is great for medium oil conditions and is continuous through the pins. The Marauder works well on house or kegel patterns and allows me to keep moving left to chase the oil and open up the lane. It would work as a good bechmark ball and takes well to surface changes. Comparing the Marauder to the Reckless, it is stronger off the spot and is stronger overall. This ball will retain energy and recovers quickly when reaching the spot. I would recommend this ball for any league bowler and tournament bowler. #TonightWeBowl
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