Compare bowling balls
Core numbers are compared in one weight. Some brands only publish them for one weight.
DV8 Instigator
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Storm Alpha Crux
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Hammer Reckoning
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Storm Equinox Solid
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | DV8 | Storm | Hammer | Storm |
| Line | $$$$ | Premier | High | Premier |
| Coverstock | Inciter Solid | GI26 Solid | HK22C² Solid | A2S Solid |
| Cover type | Solid reactive | Solid reactive | Solid reactive | Solid reactive |
| Core | Assailant | Catalyst AI | Vindicator | Solarion AI |
| Core type | Asymmetric | Asymmetric | Asymmetric | Asymmetric |
| RG | 2.481 | 2.480 (16 lb) | 2.474 | 2.470 (16 lb) |
| Diff | 0.051 | 0.052 (16 lb) | 0.053 | 0.054 (16 lb) |
| Int. diff | 0.016 | 0.017 | 0.016 | 0.016 |
| Factory finish | 500 and 3000 Siaair Micro Pad | 2000 Grit | 500, 1000 Siaair Micro Pad | 2000 Grit |
| Lane condition | Heavy oil | — | Heavy oil | — |
| Flare potential | — | High | — | High |
| Reaction | — | — | Extreme hook | — |
| Color | Orange / Blue / Black | Black / Turquoise / Violet | Black / Navy / Orange / Sky | Dark Green / Black / White |
| Release date | — | May 29, 2026 | November 19, 2026 | October 17, 2025 |
| Status | Retired | Current | Current | Current |
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