Compare bowling balls
Core numbers are compared in one weight. Some brands only publish them for one weight.
DV8 Thug
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Roto Grip Transform Pearl
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Roto Grip Transformer
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Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive Pearl
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| Brand | DV8 | Roto Grip | Roto Grip | Roto Grip |
| Line | $$$$ | HP5 | HP5 | HP4 |
| Coverstock | Class 13F Reactive | Microtrax Pearl | VR1 Solid | U-R1 Pearl |
| Cover type | — | Pearl reactive | Solid reactive | Pearl reactive |
| Core | Thug Low RG | Morph Wing | Morph Wing | RST AI |
| Core type | Asymmetric | Asymmetric | Asymmetric | Asymmetric |
| RG | 2.505 | 2.500 (16 lb) | 2.500 (16 lb) | 2.510 (16 lb) |
| Diff | 0.052 | 0.050 (16 lb) | 0.050 (16 lb) | 0.051 (16 lb) |
| Int. diff | 0.015 | 0.015 | 0.015 | 0.016 |
| Factory finish | 500 Siaair / Royal Compound | Power Edge | 4000 Grit | Power Edge |
| Lane condition | — | — | — | — |
| Flare potential | — | High | High | High |
| Reaction | — | — | — | — |
| Color | Black / Orange / Silver Pearl Hybrid | Red / Cherry / Shadow | Indigo / Violet / Slate | Space Blue / Deep Purple |
| Release date | — | July 10, 2026 | January 23, 2026 | September 19, 2025 |
| Status | Retired | Current | Current | Current |
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