# DV8 Mantra Solid Bowling Ball

Sold by BowlersMart (www.bowlersmart.com). $99.95 USD. In stock: 15LB. Checked 2026-10-18 07:53 UTC.
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## Facts
- Brand: DV8
- Category: Asymmetrical Core Bowling Balls > Bowling Ball Deals > Bowling Balls > Bowling Balls for Two-Handed Bowlers
- Brand: DV8
- Bowling Ball Core Shape: Asymmetrical Core
- Bowling Ball Core Name: DV8 Mantra Core
- Bowling Ball Coverstock Type: Reactive
- Bowling Ball Cover Name: DV8 HK22 Inciter Xtreme Reactive
- Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB): 2.49
- Differential: Diff (15LB): .047
- Mass Bias Strength: .011
- Flare Potential: 5 - 6 Inches
- Surface Finish: 2000 Grit
- Preferred Lane Conditions: Medium - Heavy Oil
- Bowling Ball Color: Black, Blue, Purple
- Ball Performance Level: High Performance Bowling Balls
- Scent: None
- Release Date: September 2025
- SKU: DV8-MAN-HYB-1
- Merchant record last changed: 2026-10-18 07:23 UTC

## Variants
| Variant | SKU | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15LB | 60-108459-935 | $99.95 USD | In stock |

## Options (chosen at checkout)
- Drilling Protection: Yes - Covers Cracking During Ball Drilling (+$4.95 USD), Decline Protection
- Extra 365 Warranty Coverage: Yes - Add 365 Warranty Coverage (+$5.95 USD), Decline 365 Warranty Coverage
- Specific Requests: free text

## Description (merchant text, shortened)
Power, Control, and a Strong Continuous Hook

About the Mantra Solid

The DV8 Mantra Solid is built for bowlers who want a strong, consistent hook with reliable control. It pairs the asymmetric Mantra Core with the Inciter Xtreme Solid coverstock, delivering outstanding midlane readability and a smooth, continuous motion on medium to heavy oil. It is the controllable power piece in the DV8 lineup.

The Mantra Solid backs its strong reputation with real flare and a defined breakpoint. The asymmetric Mantra core stores energy and reads the midlane early, while the Inciter Xtreme Solid cover at a sanded finish digs into oil and keeps driving. The result is a strong, controllable hook for bowlers who want power without an erratic backend.

Understanding the DV8 Mantra Core and DV8 Inciter Xtreme Solid Reactive

DV8 built the Mantra Solid for a strong, controllable hook on medium to heavy oil. Specifically, the asymmetric Mantra Core posts a 2.498 RG, a .047 differential, and a .011 intermediate differential, numbers that produce high flare and a defined breakpoint, while the Inciter Xtreme Solid cover at a 500, 2000 Siaair Micro Pad finish reads the midlane early and drives through the pins. As a result, it gives you a strong, continuous motion with reliable control. The per-weight specifications are listed below.

A Strong Asymmetric Core for Flare and Control

At the heart of the Mantra Solid is the asymmetric Mantra Core. At 15 lb it measures a 2.498 RG, a .047 differential, and a .011 intermediate differential, a combination that produces high track flare and a defined, asymmetric breakpoint. The core reads the midlane early and stores energy for a strong, continuous move at the spot.

DV8 wraps the Mantra core in DynamiCore, the industry-leading outer-core technology, for added durability and a stronger hitting ball, along with DV8's patent-pending Durability Optimization Technology (DOT). Because the core is asymmetric, layout has a strong influence on the reaction, so your pro shop can tune how early and how strong the Mantra Solid reads.

A Sanded Solid Cover That Reads the Midlane Early

The Mantra Solid wraps that core in DV8's Inciter Xtreme Solid Reactive coverstock at a 500, 2000 Siaair Micro Pad finish. The solid cover and sanded surface read the midlane early, so the ball gets into a strong roll on medium to heavy oil and makes a controllable, continuous move rather than skidding too far down the lane.

That early, traction-first read is what gives the Mantra Solid its strong-but-controllable character: outstanding midlane readability with a smooth, continuous backend. Leave it at the 2000 Siaair box finish for medium to heavy oil, take the surface lower for more traction on the heaviest volume, or polish it up for a cleaner, longer look as the lanes dry.

Mantra Solid Specs

RG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.

Who This Ball Is Right For
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## Shipping, returns, payment (BowlersMart)
- Shipping: Free ground shipping on US orders, no minimum, 48 contiguous states and military APO/FPO. To Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam bowling balls ship for $24.95 per ball, most other items free; oversized roller bags cost extra there. International orders pay the rate shown at checkout, duties paid locally.
- Processing and delivery: In-stock items ordered by 2PM EST Monday to Friday ship the same day, later orders the next business day. Carriers USPS, UPS, FedEx. Standard delivery 3 to 7 business days; expedited options at checkout.
- Returns: 60 days from delivery for US customers on new, unused items in original packaging, free prepaid return labels. Drilled bowling balls cannot be returned or exchanged. Shoes must have been tried on a clean, dry surface. Manufacturing defects and shipping damage go through the defect claim process.
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