First Impressions
As far as benchmark balls go, this looks to have hit the bullseye.

Jason Boyer (Lefty)
Style: Power Player
RPM: 470 rpm
PAP: 4 5/8 & 0
Average Speed: 19.5 mph (at release)
Axis tilt: medium
Axis rotation: medium
Test Equipment: 14 Pounds
Layout: 55 x 4.75 x 35

“Keep in mind that coverstock accounts for 70% of ball reaction, but the core creates the dynamic shape of the reaction. Your driller will alter the shape to suit your game.”

Pattern
THS: 44ft, 25.8ml, 12:1 ratio
Sport: TBD

Specs
The DV8 Trouble Maker Solid uses the Dualistic symmetric core inside the new Havoc Solid Reactive coverstock.

15 pound = RG of 2.50 diff of .045
14 pound = RG of 2.52, diff of .043
Coverstock finish: 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad

Power Player’s Persective
This is the 3rd benchmark ball from the Brunswick family Jason has tested, starting with the Track Stealth Mode and Brunswick Ethos Solid. The others are also touted as benchmark from their respective brands but the biggest difference here is the lower middle of the road differential and what seems like a more diggy cover. We will do a comparison video but for the Trouble Maker Solid, it is like a mini me of a big strong ball, just viable for medium heavy to medium conditions. You see the early core transition and nice climbing move and continuity through the pins. Being the roundest so-called benchmark probably makes it the best matchup to the lefty eye. You might think it might be a little less effective from this deep but with Jason’s rev rate, the ball works quite well. The colors really allow you to nicely see how the core transitions and it’s a really pretty motion. The cover may be a touch chewy at 1500 but honestly the motion is so nice. The Trouble Maker Solid is a very nice Mid Control ball. Good offering from DV8.

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