DV8 Trouble Maker Pearl Review (4K) | Bowlers Paradise

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When they released the original, I only had one thought in that the troublemaker was in-need of HK22, and here it is. The all new trouble maker pearl is the second release in the first line of bowling balls purposely designed with the no thumb bowler in mind. On the inside is the dualistic core with a low 2.49 RG and a mid-strength differential of .045. For the cover they went with the inciter extreme cover finished to 1500 polished out of the box. This cover is the updated version of what was used on the damn good verge pearl and the activate.

For the layout I used DV8’s layout tool to find the best way to achieve their 3.5” pin from center of grip drilling with a 4.5” pin to PAP. That amounted to a dual angle layout of 104×4.5×41, which does not translate well to the 2LS system. I ran with two distances that I know have worked well on other symmetrical pearls, so I was hoping to see more of that success. If you acquire a trouble maker or this new pearl version, use their tool as it has been engineered by their development team and is the best way to see great results.

This one from DV8 was everything I could have hoped it to be. The original trouble maker was great to stay outside with or play in the track area, but because the original hybrid cover was pretty weak, sometimes it would struggle to get through the pins well. Well, gone are those worries with this one as the Pearl cover with that HK22 base does a great job matching up with that dualistic core to create a balanced, but not overly strong bowling.

This one likes the track area as much as its predecessor, even though I thought it would be a full zone stronger. This lane had seen a lot of traction at this point, so much so that most other symmetrical pearls would force me deep inside before seeing a good shape, but the troublemaker blended the friction out well and still continued through the pin deck, which I think is a first for any HK22 Pearl.

To be honest, these weaker pearls are becoming so hard to come by as bowling balls get stronger and stronger that when I finally get my hands on one like this, I cherish it. Sure, it’s not going to be able to cover as many boards as some other pieces, but building a well rounded arsenal means having strong and weak equipment that matches up to your game, and this trouble maker pearl is a such a good option to round out the middle part of your bag that I think a lot of people could appreciate it.

Jumping to our crossbrand comparisons, I first grabbed the ball of the year for 2023, the iQ tour ruby, and here you can see that is a little stronger front to back than the trouble maker and with that, the shape is a bit rounder off the break point. These two pieces would likely be used in very similar circumstances, but those that like to roll the ball with a lower axis rotation enjoying the trouble maker a bit more, and those that spin the ball with a higher axis rotation leaning towards the iQ.

Then I grabbed the Supra Rally and here I see a piece that is much more core dominant than the troublemaker, and an over/under reaction that just causes this one to struggle. The ideal use time for this piece is much different than the trouble maker as I actually like the Supra for fresher conditions where I can play very direct with it and let that core do the work for me before I have to ball up and move inside.

Here’s my recommendations on types of bowlers that I think would match up well with the trouble maker pearl. The first is pretty obvious in bowlers that don’t use their thumb. I think it’s pretty neat that DV8 has committed to this idea, and as a no-thumb bowler myself, I can see what they are trying to do and its working. Whether its with one or two hands, I think most non-thumb bowlers can appreciate this one in their arsenal.

The second recommendation is for bowlers with a low axis of rotation. The balance of core and cover strength is spot on for those that like to keep their hand behind the ball and let it roll. Because it’s not absurdly strong, these bowlers will be able to keep their angles in front of them longer with this piece and allow the core to make the right shape off the spot while that HK22 cover makes sure it gets through the pins.

The all new DV8 Trouble Maker might be made for the no-thumb bowlers, but whether its on the right thumb or being held by the right two hands, its going to give bowlers of all types a great path to and through the pins.
Thank you to Weston Lanes for allowing us to film this video: www.westonlanes.com

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00:00 – Intro
01:14 – Bowling
03:10 – Crossbrand Comparisons
03:59 – Recommendations
04:59 – Discount Code YOUTUBE

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