DV8 Smooth Criminal Bowling Ball
Sold by BowlersMart (www.bowlersmart.com). $154.95 USD. Pre-order. Checked 2026-10-18 08:53 UTC.
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Facts
- Brand: DV8
- Category: Ball Add-Ons > Bowling Balls > Bowling Balls for Two-Handed Bowlers > Bowling Brand
- Brand: DV8
- Bowling Ball Coverstock Type: Hybrid Reactive
- Bowling Ball Cover Name: DV8 Jailbreak S5 Hybrid Reactive
- Bowling Ball Core Shape: Symmetrical Core
- Bowling Ball Core Name: DV8 Larceny Core
- Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB): 2.471
- Differential: Diff (15LB): .028
- Flare Potential: 2 - 3 Inches
- Surface Finish: 500, 1000, 3000 Siaair Micro Pad
- Preferred Lane Conditions: Light - Medium Oil
- Bowling Ball Color: Black, Blue
- Ball Performance Level: Mid Performance Bowling Balls
- Scent: None
- Release Date: October 2026
- SKU: 60-108731
- Merchant record last changed: 2026-10-18 07:50 UTC
Variants
| Variant | SKU | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16LB | 60-108731-936 | $154.95 USD | In stock |
| 15LB | 60-108731-935 | $154.95 USD | In stock |
| 14LB | 60-108731-934 | $154.95 USD | In stock |
| 13LB | 60-108731-933 | $154.95 USD | In stock |
| 12LB | 60-108731-932 | $154.95 USD | In stock |
Options (chosen at checkout)
- Drilling Protection: ✓ Yes — Protect My Ball (+$4.95 USD), No thanks
- Extra 365 Protection: ✓ Yes — Extend My Coverage (+$5.95 USD), No thanks
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Description (merchant text, shortened)
No Thumb Control You Can Trust
About the Smooth Criminal
The smartest move is the one you can trust. The DV8 Smooth Criminal was engineered to bring a new level of control to bowling, combining a lower RG, lower differential core with a smoother, lower-traction coverstock to produce a stable, predictable motion from start to finish.
Designed to expand DV8's No Thumb performance options, the Smooth Criminal excels on short to medium patterns, wet/dry house conditions, and other challenging environments where stronger balls can become too responsive. By blending the pattern instead of overreacting to friction, it delivers the consistency and control high-rev players need when making quality shots matters most. It streets October 22, 2026 in Steel Blue / Black.
Understanding the DV8 Larceny Core and DV8 Jailbreak S5 Hybrid Reactive
The Smooth Criminal pairs DV8's symmetric Larceny core (2.471 RG and .028 differential at 15 lb) with the Jailbreak (S5) hybrid reactive cover at a 500, 1000, 3000 Siaair Micro Pad finish. DV8 rates it for light to medium oil with a control-first reaction. DynamiCore adds hitting power and durability. The full per-weight numbers are listed below.
A Lower RG, Lower Differential Core for Stable Motion
The symmetric Larceny core is part of DV8's No Thumb lineup. At 15 lb it measures a low 2.471 RG and a low .028 differential. The low RG gets it into a roll early, and the low differential keeps the flare modest, so the ball stays stable and predictable instead of overreacting to friction.
That combination is what makes the Smooth Criminal a control ball: it blends the pattern rather than fighting it, which is exactly what high-rev players need on tricky or broken-down conditions. The 13 and 12 lb weights measure 2.558 / .030 and 2.579 / .030.
A Smoother, Lower-Traction Cover
The Smooth Criminal wraps the Larceny core in the Jailbreak (S5) hybrid reactive cover at a 500, 1000, 3000 Siaair Micro Pad finish. DV8 designed it as a smoother, lower-traction cover, so the ball reads the lane evenly and does not snap at the dry.
On short patterns and wet/dry house shots, where stronger balls can become too responsive, that smooth read is the point. DynamiCore in the core adds hitting power and durability.
Smooth Criminal Specs
RG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.
Who This Ball Is Right For
✓High-Rev No Thumb Bowlers: Low RG and low differential tame the reaction so it blends the pattern
✓House Shot Bowlers: A stable, predictable ball for wet/dry conditions
✓Sport and Short Pattern Players: Excels where stronger balls become too responsive
✓Thumb-In Bowlers: DV8 publishes layout resources for thumb-in players as well
Good to Know Before You Buy
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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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- Pro shops: Pro shops inside bowling centers in 10 US states fit, drill and service equipment; a ball bought online can be drilled there.
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Images
- DV8 Smooth Criminal bowling ball
- DV8 Smooth Criminal bowling ball core (16-14 lb)
- DV8 Smooth Criminal bowling ball core (13-12 lb)
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