900 Global Zen Soul Bowling Ball

The 900 Global Zen Soul features the S77 response hybrid reactive cover and the Mediate core. When I saw this ball was a hybrid, I was hoping this ball would fit in between the Zen Master and the Zen. I can say that I was not disappointed and it fits right between them. The Zen Soul is not as early as the Zen Master but has more shape down the lane off the friction. Compared to the Zen, the Zen Soul is not as quick off the friction but is a bit earlier and smoother than the Zen. The Zen Soul allows me to control the lane which will allow me to use it on a wide range of lane conditions. I also think the Zen Soul is going to pair well with the Storm Nova. When the Zen Soul gets a little lazy down lane, I can move into the Nova for a little extra pop from the cover/core. 900 Global has hit another home run with the Zen Soul!! Tobias Myers #900Global

900 Global Zen Soul Coverstock: S77 Response Finish: 4000 Grit Abralon Core: Meditate Symmetric RG: 2.49 Differential: 0.051 Layout: 5.5 x 40 Tester: PAP 6 1/2 R, 1 1/4 D Review: The Zen Soul features a hybrid version of the S77 Response cover combined with the famous symmetric core that was first featured in the Zen. The hybrid version provides more length and sees more backend reaction down the lane compared to the Zen Master. 900 Global has covered it all with the Zen line by offering a nice 1-2-3 combination to fit an arsenal. For me, the Zen Soul OOB finish is more complimentary compared to the Zen Master due to my slower ball speed as a thumbless player. The Soul gets through the front part of the lane much easier and the shape down lane allows me to be more open with my angles. The Zen Master, until I shinned it up a bit, was a bit early for me on a few patterns and has had limited use in my bag for the majority of surfaces I bowl on. For the video review I tested the Zen Soul on 48 foot PBA Shark. After a few shots the Soul really found its groove on this animal pattern. The Soul was very easy to read as it transitioned down the lane and as with the Zen line in general provides alot of miss room to carry pins. Also, PBA Shark does not necessarily mean you want to use a super sanded oil soaker type ball. In fact, due to oil volumes used today you want to still get through the front part of the lane and have a ball read the end of the pattern. In this case the Zen Soul OOB surface finish worked great. I recommend the Zen Soul for the player looking for an edge on the fresh and desiring a ball to continue with the transition as it occurs. I'm definitely excited for this ball from 900 Global. Grab a Zen Soul today! Michael Slatky 900 Global Staff Member York, PA

900 Global Zen Soul Coverstock: S77 Response Hybrid Reactive Core: Meditate Symmetric Layout: 5 x 3 x 2.5 The original 900 Global Zen is one of my favorite balls in my bag. The Zen Master is still in my bag as an earlier option due to the cover, but it is much different than the Zen in overall reaction. With the Zen Soul, I have a ball to fine tune the reaction around the Zen. Out of the box, with the same 5 × 3 x 2.5 layout as my Zen, I have an overall stronger piece than the Zen, but not early like the Zen Master. The Soul will blend more than the Zen and that will be important when picking the time to throw the Soul or Zen. The Zen has more pop and length, but that is not always optimal when trying to control flatter patterns or hooking house patterns. I'm going to really love the 1-2 punch of the original Zen and Zen Soul! Chris Freeland Storm Amateur Staff Average Rev Rate 400 Average Speed 18 mph PAP: 4 1/8 over 3/4 up

The Zen Soul is the 3rd entry in the Zen line and is the hybrid version of the S77 Response coverstock on the strong symmetric Meditate core. I find it to be closer to the original Zen than to the Zen Master, but not overwhelmingly so. The overall shape and look on the lane is very close to the Zen, just earlier and stronger, but only marginally smoother. The result is what I think is a more balanced and versatile look on the lanes. It smooths out the edges of the original Zen and removes or reduces the few flaws while not introducing any of its own, so in my opinion it's a more refined original Zen. The Soul is a good ball sideways from the weaker asyms like the Nova, UC2, and RST X-2, and the stronger syms like the Phaze 2 and Helios. It's a ball down from the bigger asyms like the Dark Code, Gem, Reality, and Proton, and a ball up from the Phaze 4, IQ Tour Solid, and Hyped Pearl and Hybrid. It fits well as a first ball out of the bag on regular house shots and medium length and volume sport patterns.

Ball Review Zen Soul, RG: 2.49 Dif: .051 Cover: SS7 Hybrid at 4000 Abralon PAP 5 1/8 over ¾ UP, Medium/Ball Speed Rev Rate 275-325 Layout 4x 3 1/2 x 2 Its finally here!! What can I say but Zen Ball Good! The Zen has been my favorite go to ball this year with two 300s this year and a high series of 793. The Soul is going to be another game changer. This ball can be used as a benchmark with strong backend motion and can be played on varies patterns. The Soul reads the mid lane extremely with and has that nice smooth motion. This isn't as quick off the post as the Zen and a bit faster than the Master which makes it very predictable. The Soul picks up on the back part of the lane hard but isn't jumpy off the friction with strong continuation. For those of you that may not have matched up with the Zen or Zen Master this just might be the one the Check out your local VIP Pro Shop for the New Zen Soul!

Zen Soul - Prime 800 Series Core: Meditate Core Coverstock: S77 Response Hybrid - Finish 4000 Grit Abralon Weight: 15 lbs RG: 2.49 Differential: .051 PAP: 6" Right, 1 3/8" Up Axis Tilt: 16° Rev Rate: 450-500 After the success of the Zen and Zen Master, there was no doubt that the Zen Soul would be phenomenal! It completes the "Zen Trilogy" with the S77 Response Hybrid Coverstock and is the perfect fit between its solid and pearl predecessors. The Soul looked amazing right from the start and will definitely have a spot in my bag for league and tournaments. It clears the front of the lane easier than the Zen Master and picks up sooner than the Zen, while providing great continuous motion through the pins. I can see the Soul being the first ball out of my bag in league because the Zen Master reads too early due to the high friction surface and the Zen can sometimes go too long on the fresh pattern. As the pattern breaks down I was able to migrate left without the ball losing energy and the coverstock does a wonderful job of blending out the wet/dry that is typical on most house shots. I have loved the Zen line since the first time I threw them. The Zen Soul does not disappoint and will become a benchmark ball for many bowlers. Dave Jecko Storm Amateur Staff Member

900 Global Zen Soul Layout: 4.5 x 4 x 2 Rev Rate: 325 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotation Testing information: 41 foot - 24.2 ml and 5.66:1 ratio Bowling Center: Fulton Bowling Center Kegel Machine – Brunswick Anvilane The 900 Global Zen Soul utilizes the S77 hybrid coverstock with the Mediate core. Here we are reviewing another Zen. It makes sense to combine the best characteristics from the Zen and Zen Master. The Zen ball "good" and the Zen Master not as good for me but does have some good characteristics. I must say though that I am going to drill another Zen Master with my favorite drill so it may become a favorite as well. I have thrown the Zen Soul in a couple tournaments. The Zen Soul looked really good playing straight, just inside the oil line at both tournaments. It is definitely a little stronger and earlier than the original Zen. The Zen Soul as a little rounder/longer hook spot than the Zen but still continuous. I moved 2 and 1 right with the Zen from the Zen Soul and was lined up immediately. I am interested in seeing what the Zen Soul will do on a little more oil and my normal release. The Zen Soul has the Daredevil Trick color vibe going for it, which I like. My final thoughts are I don't think a person needs both the Zen Soul and Zen Master. You could choose one of the two and pair it with the Zen for a nice 1-2 punch. Visit your local Storm VIP Pro Shop! #Stormnation #SquadRG

The 900 Global Zen Soul is a great choice for many styles and talent levels. The Zen Soul is meant to be an in-between ball for the Zen and Zen Master. It is just that! Personally, I feel this might be the best ball in the Zen line! As I have stated many times before I am a huge fan of hybrid covers and the Zen Soul has been a great ball for my arsenal. On multiple lane patterns the Zen Soul has been very clean through the front part of the lane and has a strong/smooth transition in the back part of the lane. This is the strongest symmetrical hybrid I have thrown to date. I do have/throw a Storm Nova and even with the Nova being asymmetrical the Zen Soul is at least 2 and 1 stronger for me and I have very similar layouts on the 2 bowling balls. I am a tweener that tends to spin the ball a bit. I used the dual angle layout system for this and on the 900 Global Zen Soul I went with 35x4x30.

Global Zen Soul Ball Specs: Cover stock S77 Hybrid Reactive Meditate Core (Symmetrical) Teal/ Fuchsia / Black Finish 4000 Abralon Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5" Over 1/2 up Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed at cameras 15.5 Review: The new Global Zen Soul is a big hooking Hybrid version of the Original Zen. The Zen Soul has quickly become one of my favorite balls to roll right now. The Soul reads the mid lane very well and then seems to pick up revs and drive as it makes the turn. The hit and carry are excellent. This is a ball you can trust to just roll good and hit. For me, the Zen Soul hooks almost as much as the Gem but responds stronger to friction. The Zen Soul, for me, hooks more than the Zen Master but I think it is because of the way it responds to dry boards. This ball strikes a lot and has a forgiveness factor for poor shots that I see in a lot of bigger core symmetric balls. The Zen Soul would fit between the Gem and the Phase 2 in my bag. The Response to this ball has been good and demand has been very high. I see this ball being almost a must have for folks who love the original Zen. The Soul is also a ball you can stay with for a while before it goes back in the bag. Just make small adjustments and let it do its thing. You won't be disappointed. I feel this is another excellent entry into the strong ball category. Summary: The Zen Soul is another very good and strong ball by Global. The Ball reads the mid lane well and makes a strong back end move. The Zen Soul is forgiving and hits like a truck! Glenn Wendel PBA Member Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com Video link: https://youtu.be/k3_RC0P4hiY

The Zen Soul is everything you'd expect from a hybrid in the current Zen line. Earlier than the OG Zen, longer and sharper than the Zen Master. However I will say that this ball is a little closer to the OG Zen, in my eyes. Still a good amount of length and a ton of down lane motion. If anything, comparing box finish to box finish, the differences between the Zen and Zen Soul are quite subtle. The difference between the Soul and the Master and major. I went 4x30 on mine and it's just a ton of ball. I left it at the box surface and it's quite strong. It absolutely covers more boards overall than the Zen Master. Great ball for medium to heavier volumes, I would not recommend it for anything with a ton of friction.

Almost every serious bowler has owned either the Zen or Zen Master and now with the addition of the Zen Soul into the line to bridge the gap between the other Zens. I drilled mine the same way as I drilled my favorite Zen Master, 5 x 5 x 3. After throwing the Soul for awhile I was in total awe of this ball. Now the Zen Master has been my most trusted ball in my bag since I drilled it, I can throw it on the fresh and in transition and now with this 2 part pearl and 1 part solid hybrid the Zen Soul will add even more depth into my arsenal. The Zen Soul is a little cleaner than the Zen Master and offers more backend motion, it is almost a clean as the Zen but it's backend motions are almost identical to me. I can see myself using the Zen Soul in a wide range of conditions and different times in blocks. This is ball might be a bigger hit than both of the other ones combined !

The Zen Soul is the third ball in the Zen line, and it could be the best one! We all know the original Zen is a great ball for any style and this ball compliments it very well. For me, the Zen Master had too strong of a cover and even with polish, I never got a great reaction out of it. But with the hybrid cover stock on the Zen Soul, it is way closer to the original Zen, just slightly stronger. I believe they could compliment each other very well because of how similar they are. I compared the Zen Soul to the Phaze 2, and the Phaze 2 read the lane a foot or two sooner, and was overall stronger by a couple boards. This ball is going to be special, you don't want to miss out on having one!

Zen Soul - Ball Specs Cover Stock: S77 Response Hybrid Finish: 4000 Grit Core: Meditate Symmetric Color: Teal/Fuchsia/Black Layout: 65 x 5 x 45 RG: 2.49 Differential: 0.051 Intermediate Diff: N/A Review The Prime 800 Series Zen Soul offers the S77 response cover in a hybrid form with the Medtiate Symmetric core, which is the biggest core 900 Global has ever put into a bowling ball. The Zen Soul fits right in between the Zen and Zen Master, which gives the bowler the best of both worlds. The Zen Soul is cleaner through the fronts than the Zen Master and smoother on the backend than the Zen. I tested this ball on 44 feet typical house pattern. As a mid to low rev player, I was able to move left of 20 and open the lanes up. I was also able to stand right of 20, play the track area and swing it outside of five with great success. My ball's layout is 65 x 5 x 45. This is a great ball for all levels of bowlers. Order one from your local pro shop today! My ball review videos are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite. Stanley Waite 900 Global Staff Member Dover, DE

Layout 60 x 4.75 x 70 Surface: Box Surface I was pretty excited for this new Zen Soul since I like many others really love the original Zen. I decided to do a pin down drilling on this one because of how well my original Zen works for me with the same drilling and surface prep on both house and sport conditions. The Soul did not disappoint. It's cleaner through the front of the lane then the Zen Master but digs in digs into the lane as much as the Master while still giving that great continuation found in the entire line. On the typical house shot, I saw a lot of great continuation which was great for me when the lanes were fresh. If your league shot does not have a lot of oil, it could be a piece that's a little tougher to use without a surface change. What I loved about the motion, was that the ball didn't stop continuing through the pins from all angles on the lane. I was able to be a little straighter in game 1 and by game 3, even though I was sliding around 30 with my feet, the ball still had no issues continuing down lane and getting the corner pins out which is a great thing to see on a dull ball. When reviewing on a 41ft, 25ml sport pattern, I saw a lot of the same characteristics as on the house pattern. Strong midlane read with a lot of continuation through the pins made the ball reaction almost perfect for the pattern I was on. I really didn't fear that the ball would hook down lane because of the solid part of the coverstock and I saw just as much hold in the middle part of the lane due to the pearl of the coverstock. For tournament players that tend to bowl on patterns on less then desirable lane surfaces will really like this ball. It will also be a great step down from the Zen Master when that becomes too slow in the back part of the lane or too early rolling. For league players, this will be the first ball out of your bag on most nights. The amount of control and continuation it has will give you great ball reaction to start out with and based on the conditions, it could easily be usable for all games of league. If the Zen is a little too lengthy or sensitive to the lanes, the Zen Soul is a great answer to this problem. Adam Chase Storm Staff

Zen Soul • Prime 800 Series Core • Meditate Core Coverstock • S77 Response Hybrid • Finish 4000 Grit Abralon Weight • 15 lbs. RG • 2.49 Differential • .051 Layout • 4 x 4 ½ x 2 ¼ Tester PAP • 5" R, 5/8" D Tester Axis Tilt • 11° Testers Rev Rate • 325 Test Pattern • 42' THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street 900 Global continues their "Zen" dynasty with the release of the Zen Soul! And they have accomplished this mastery by taking their proven Meditate symmetric core and wrapping it with their all-new, brilliantly developed S77 Response Hybrid Coverstock. The Zen Soul produced outstanding results from the first shot off my hand, and I was thrilled with its performance! So, let's take a closer look at how the Zen Soul destroyed a THS! The Meditate symmetric core made its debut with the release of the original Zen, and it is a proven workhorse for straighter players like me. I love how this core revs in the mid-lane and provides a smooth, well-rounded motion when playing straight-up second arrow. But more poignantly, because of its huge size and shape, it builds a strong momentum as it rolls down the lane. And that unrelenting, rolling thunder delivers a powerful blow when it strikes the pins. Low rev and down and in players will love the Meditate core's ability to keep the pins low, giving us a more swirling and mixing pin reaction we like to see and count on! Now, let's talk about the amazing S77 Response Hybrid Coverstock! As 900 Global seriously did their homework with this fantastic mixture! On a fresh THS, I loved how this cover was crisp through the front part of the lane. And by crisp, I mean from the moment the Zen Soul hits the lane, the S77 Response Hybrid doesn't hesitate to do what it wants to do. It cuts cleanly and decisively as it makes a path through the front part of the lane. Then the S77 Hybrid reads the mid-lane with a smooth gripping traction without being overbearing like a solid can tend to be. And when the Zen Soul makes its turn to the pocket, I loved how the S77 had a stable and steady motion in response to friction. As the THS pattern began to break down, I liked how the S77 Response Hybrid handled the carry-down and spotty conditions you see in regular league play. I enjoyed confidently moving inside, knowing the S77 Response Hybrid Cover wouldn't overcompensate or be "jumpy" off the pattern. In fact, the S77 Hybrid actually blended the over-under reaction smoothly with a fluid motion I could depend on while playing in those broken-down conditions. And for a straighter player to move his target to 16-17 and still make the pocket with power to spare. That speaks volumes about the capabilities of the S77 Hybrid! And all of this with the out-of-box 4000 grit Abralon finish! It doesn't get much better! In conclusion, the Zen Soul is another masterly crafted ball from 900 Global. And it is an excellent choice for down and in players like me. Further, I have been a huge fan of the Meditate core since the release of the original Zen. And now, with the S77 Response Hybrid Coverstock, the Zen Soul will become the "must-have" for any straighter or rev challenged player's arsenal! So talk to your local Pro Shop operator and have your Zen Soul drilled up today! And enjoy the results! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro shop Penndel, PA