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DV8 Dark Side Curse specs
The DV8 Dark Side Curse is a solid reactive ball with the Duality core. Here are its published specs, how they compare with the other current balls in our table, and what the numbers mean on the lane.
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| Coverstock | Inciter Solid |
|---|---|
| Cover type | Solid reactive |
| Core (weight block) | Duality |
| Core type | Not stated |
| RG | 2.480 |
| Differential | 0.036 |
| Factory finish | 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Factory Compound |
| Maker's category | Level $$$$ |
| Color | Burgundy / Red |
| Weights | 16-12 lbs. |
| Release date (maker) | January 15, 2026 |
| USBC approved | 6 January 2026 |
Numbers as DV8 publishes them, checked 21 October 2026. Published for a 15-pound ball. Drilling changes how a ball behaves, so a pro shop's layout matters as much as these numbers.
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What the numbers mean
RG 2.480. That is lower than 65% of the 134 current reactive and urethane balls in our table, so it sits on the low side. Storm says "a low RG ball will rev up quickly and roll smoothly."
Differential 0.036. Higher than 23% of the balls in our table. Storm says "a low differential ball tends to have a more predictable, controlled motion."
Solid reactive cover. Storm says solid covers are "particularly effective on fresh oil patterns," and bowling.com calls them best on heavier oil.
USBC allows an RG from 2.447 to 2.813 inches and a differential of at most 0.060 inches (Equipment Specifications Manual, March 2026). Our ball spec table lists every current ball we track, and who makes bowling balls covers which company owns DV8.
Balls with similar numbers
Same cover type, closest RG and differential in our table:
- Brunswick Alert: RG 2.478, differential 0.037
- Motiv Black Venom: RG 2.470, differential 0.036
- Motiv Lethal Venom: RG 2.470, differential 0.036
- Motiv Venom Shock: RG 2.480, differential 0.034
Sources: DV8 product page; Storm, "Inside The Bowling Ball"; Storm, "The Coverstock"; bowling.com coverstock FAQ; USBC Approved Ball List (20 October 2026); USBC Equipment Specifications Manual.