When DV8 launched the original Trouble Maker, it introduced something the sport had never seen before—a bowling ball line engineered specifically for no-thumb players. Designed to match the higher rev rates and distinctive release of two-handed and no-thumb styles, it quickly built a dedicated following and positioned DV8 as the clear leader in performance for this growing segment of bowlers.
Double Trouble continues that progression. Drawing on everything learned since the debut of Trouble Maker, it provides stronger mid-lane traction and a smoother, more rounded motion than Dark Side Curse. The result is added control and a larger margin for error for rev-dominant bowlers on heavier or transitioning lane conditions. While Dark Side Curse gets farther down the lane with more length, Double Trouble blends the pattern more evenly and delivers a steady, continuous backend shape that expands its overall versatility as patterns evolve.
Double Trouble is another step forward in DV8’s commitment to no-thumb bowlers—showing that innovation in this category isn’t a one-time breakthrough, but a continuous effort to refine ball motion, improve design, and keep modern bowlers performing at their best.
Here's what DV8 has to say about the Double Trouble:
When DV8 introduced the original Trouble Maker, it changed the game. It was the first bowling ball series designed specifically for no-thumb bowlers, built around the higher rev rates, and the unique needs of two-handed and no-thumb styles. That innovation quickly earned a loyal following and established DV8 as the leader in no-thumb performance. Double Trouble is the next evolution of that legacy. Built from everything we’ve learned since the original Trouble Maker, it delivers more mid-lane traction and a rounder, more controlled motion than Dark Side Curse, giving rev-dominant bowlers a wider margin for error on stronger and transitioning conditions. While Dark Side Curse is cleaner through the front, Double Trouble blends the lane with a more continuous backend, creating a larger window of usability as patterns break down. Double Trouble reinforces DV8’s commitment to no-thumb bowlers—proof that our leadership in the category isn’t a moment in time, but an ongoing pursuit of better motion, smarter design, and performance that keeps the fastest growing segment of bowlers ahead of the curve.
