Element ZR40

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Often it is in the subtle changes that can make a great ball into an amazing ball. This ball is a fine example of how the DT team sweats over details. The first ball release for 2006, Dyno-thane is proud to introduce the Element Zr40. The Element Zr40 has the same motor as the other Elements, however this time it is inverted for a tighter level of predictability. To compliment this progression, the wildly successful Soaker™ coverstock was tweaked for the most aggressively controlled reaction in the MAX Performance line. Dyno-thane is most excited to reveal the Soaker XTC (eXTra Control). Coverstock: Soaker XTC Resin
LineElement
ColorSilver Pearl
CoverstockPearl Reactive Soaker XTC
CoreDynamic FBT 2-piece
RG2.540
Differential0.054
Intermediate Diffn/a
Factory finish800 grit Polished
Weights12 thru 16lbs
Cleared USBCYes

10 Reviews

  • FENTONPROSHOP

    Posted by FENTONPROSHOP on Feb 4th 2007

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  • moose nugget

    Posted by moose nugget on Sep 23rd 2006

    layed out 4 1/2 x 4 with pin in ring finger wt hole on PAP spun cover up to 4000 and hit with light coat of Storm Extra's Polish I love this ball on med to med-light with fresh polish, otherwise I have to over throw ball to keep on line. Wants to turn just about 2 ft too soon. This ball hits harder than everthing but my Epic Battle. No matter what the condition this ball seems to have the same motion and have yet to see anything but a smooth move off the break. No over/under ever. Great torunament ball.

  • stormed299

    Posted by stormed299 on Jul 21st 2006

    Drilled mine with the pin at 5 inches , below and between the fingers. Vg is bumped right with a weight hole on my axis. Ball is very clean through the heads qith a good midlane read and a strong arc through the pin deck. I have been able to stay with this ball with minor adjustments to line or hand position a lot longer than with other balls. I just aquired a second one which I will be drilling pin over ring finger with cg bumped right for a different look on the lane. Ball does not like heavy oil but then again that's not what it's designed for. That's what the CM and Pure Energy are for<scr

  • manwithsixballs

    Posted by manwithsixballs on Jul 8th 2006

    the element zr40 is a great ball for meduim oil lanes. besides the color versatility and dependability of this ball it is a ball that is a great value. i paid $156.00 for this ball and it is my third most favorite ball next to my punisher and my rampage. i will not leave home without this ball. a real terror on medium oiled lanes , every shot thrown on the same target produces carbon copy strikes. very good ball and easy to incorporate into anyones game. i really don't know much about dyno-thane but i do know that i will be checking in on them from time to time from now on.

  • sabin_300

    Posted by sabin_300 on Mar 21st 2006

    the ball is pretty good. It was drilled by the president of dynothane. Phil drilled it with the pin next to the fingers and the cg kicked out. balance hole on the pap. The ball is very long and very smooth. It was only 1 of 2 dynothane balls that I have and I wouldn't be scared to buy another one in the near future. I really like the way that Phil thinks, he says that if you can't make a ball better than it already is, there's no need to make another ball to replace it.

  • drrev17

    Posted by drrev17 on Mar 17th 2006

    I had the Morich Shock & Awe for medium oil and then the cover pretty much died due to my over heating the cover, I was in the market for a new ball then I read all of the Glowing reviews about the Soaker coverstock on the ZR40 and the Awsome Inverted AU79 core and how it suposedly got stronger after 25 games, I contacted Dyno-Thane with my Personel Specs and asked for a drilling suggestion, they said to place the Pin over the Ring finger and swing the C.G., I did so and have not found a lane pattern or oil condition to suite this ball! I am turning it in Tomorrow and I probably will go back to Morich!

  • Troy49ers

    Posted by Troy49ers on Mar 14th 2006

    I drilled this ZR-40 with the pin to the right and 1/2" above the index finger. Put the CG in the palm of the hand. This ball rolls very nice with a clean crisp hit. If you like the Element line you will love this one. They say this will be the one ball that should be in every Dyno-thane bag. Each company has there go to ball and this will be Dyno-thanes. My hat goes off to the ZR-40 and the color is pleasant going down the lane. Thanks again Dyno-thane for a job well done.

  • DynothaneJim

    Posted by DynothaneJim on Mar 7th 2006

    This ball is the perfect compliment to the Au79. It will hold on drier lanes and give you the skid snap you want in the oil. If you were on a heavy oil pattern, the Au79 would be a better ball, unless you want to play down and in. I have my Zr 40 drilled Leverage, pin 2 inches top weight 4oz. With this ball I would play up 5 board and in, but I can rev it up a bit more and swing from 15-10 and in and get the same results. Remember, its pearlized so in heavy oil, it will set sail and skid just like all the rest!

  • oldrerack

    Posted by oldrerack on Feb 24th 2006

    Dyno-Thane - Element ZR40 Compare it to its predecessor the AU 79. The Element ZR40 is much smoother at the breakpoint. But still angular, Even on drier Condition it seemed to recover without reacting early It’s smooth and controllable without sacrificing the backend No loss of hitting power. I only had to move my feet a couple boards right to play the same line as with the AU79 but with one noticeable difference, I did not have to adjust as frequently as with the AU79 On a variety of shots, Element ZR40 worked best on medium to light oil I was able to throw this ball on heavy oil but it’s Factory finish is a little too shiny This ball is best suited for a medium-oil, carry-down house patterns I recommend sanding it with a green pad and you wont be dissapointed. This Increase will surprise you You’ll have to move your feet left. The ball really impressed me with the ease of length and the hitting power. The ball actually as good if not better than the AU

  • DYNOPIMP

    Posted by DYNOPIMP on Feb 7th 2006

    Ball Tested: Zr40 Soaker Pearl Pre Drill Specs: #15.2, 2.25 Pin, 3.68 oz top weight Finish Specs: 14 lbs 11 oz , .75 oz pos side, .5 oz finger, 1.25 oz top weight. Drill Pattern: 4-1/2 x 3-1/2, X-hole 1” past VAL and 1” below midline. Bowler Specs: 15 mph, PAP 5-1/2”> ½ up, 17* axis tilt, 45-60* rotation at release. Oil Pattern: Standard house crown, 50 units in the middle, 18 units on the 10, 42 ft buff Preferred line: 34-15-8 @ 42 feet. The Zr40 to begin with is just simply a great looking ball, great color combination, shades of charcoal grey pearlized cover stock polished to gem status, high lighted with bright yellow logos. I chose to use my favorite drill pattern, 4-1/2 x 3-1/2 to compare it to its predecessor the AU 79. The Au for me was very snappy and on occasion was almost too violent at the breakpoint; the Zr40 is much smother at the breakpoint. It is still angular, but not the skid snap I had seen in the AU. Even feeding it into the drier area too soon it