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Zen Soul
« on: May 27, 2022, 09:33:03 AM »
900Global has taken the success of the Zen bowling ball line and put it into a hybrid version. The 900Global Zen Soul combines the reliability of a solid coverstock with the aggressive nature of a pearl coverstock. The S77 Response Hybrid coverstock is wrapped around the large and aggressive Mediate symmetric core. This high-performance bowling ball will continue the unique shape that bowlers have benefited from the Zen ball line.

Color: Teal/Fuchsia/Black
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Core: Meditate Symmetric
Coverstock: S77 Response Hybrid Reactive
Finish: 4000 Grit Abralon
Hook Potential: High
Length: Medium
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Oil
RG: 2.49 (for 15# ball)
Differential: 0.051 (for 15# ball)
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Zen Soul
« Reply #31 on: August 21, 2022, 11:17:29 AM »
The Zen Soul features the same Meditate core that is found in the Zen and Zen Master but wraps a new S77 Response Hybrid coverstock around it.  The new Zen Soul takes the best of its predecessors and combines them into one ball.  Then Zen Soul can handle the higher volume and longer patterns as was the Master, however the Soul adds the backend reaction of the original Zen.  And just like the other two Zen balls, this one has the same great hitting power and pin carry.  In comparing the Soul to the Master, I have the Soul as about three to four boards less overall hook.  This is mainly due to the Soul being much cleaner in the front part of the lane.  So when the Master stops kicking out the corner pins and the Zen isn’t strong enough to get to the pocket, the Soul will be the ball that will keep you striking.
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hammermike2000

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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #32 on: August 22, 2022, 08:34:02 PM »
900 Global Zen Soul
Layout: 40 x 4 ¼ x 40

The Zen Soul is the perfect complement to the original Zen; the Soul has a similar shape to the Zen, while being able to handle more oil. The hybrid cover of the Soul digs in to the midlane a couple feet earlier than the original Zen, and has a touch more overall hook.  It is at home on medium to medium-heavy conditions.  Due to the Soul not having too much early traction, I am still able to move left with it.  Depending on what lane conditions you see, the Zen Soul could be the first ball out of your bag, and you could move to the first Zen when the Soul starts to see the midlane too quickly. If even heavier oil is seen, the Reality would fit perfectly above the Soul.

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BRitch14

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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #33 on: August 26, 2022, 09:25:49 AM »
Drilled my Zen Soul with a 5 1/4 x 43 pattern putting the pin above and left of my middle finger. My intent with this drilling is for a heavy oil/stronger ball that will retain energy when more backend motion is needed. After throwing this ball, and comparing it go my Gem (which is drilled 55 x 4 3/16 x 45) they should be a pretty solid 1-2 combo on heavier oil patterns. The Gem is much earlier and tumbles so great for when you want to keep the angles in front of you, and when you need to move in and circle, that's where the Zen Soul comes in. I practiced on a THS and was probably about 5 and 5 different (could have likely gone even further) and the Zen Soul made a very strong, much quicker, move off the dry and drove through the pins. So when your strong balls, such as the Gem, starts losing hitting power and you are forced left, the Zen Soul will be a great compliment.

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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #34 on: August 30, 2022, 03:16:13 PM »
Zen Soul

Zach Shoff
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Right-Handed
Rev Rate: 350
Speed: 15mph
PAP: 4 Over & 3/4 Up

The Zen Soul is a must have if you have the original Zen and Zen Master. The Zen Soul compliments the Zen Master perfectly for when it starts picking up too early and need a little more continuation through the pocket. Comparable to the original Zen, the Zen Soul gives you that little earlier roll that you may be looking for.
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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #35 on: September 01, 2022, 03:44:04 PM »
Zen Soul

Rev Rate: 375
Ball Speed: 15-16 mph
PAP: 5 inches over, 1/2 inch up
Layout: 55x5x65

The 900 Global Zen Soul is the hybrid family member of the Zen Master and Zen. With its S77 Response hybrid coverstock(two parts pearl one part solid), it definitely gives you the feel of both the Master and Original Zen. I found it to be more closer to the original Zen since the Zen Master had a very very strong solid cover. My original Zen came in in the 4K Fast, which had it a little too close to my Zen Soul to play them off each other, but once I added the the 1500 grit polish to it I saw the difference they were intended to be. The Zen Soul definitely has more bite towards the middle part of the lane and can be what one could want to start with out of the bag if the Original Zen is not enough on the fresh. Both balls are outstanding in the Zen line and can either be a great 1-2 punch or having one or the other depending on what you already have in your arsenal.
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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #36 on: September 14, 2022, 06:34:14 PM »
Well I finally had the chance to put this ball in my hands and I love it. Rolls very smooth for me. It reads the lane really well. Once you let go, you can watch it read the mid lane very well. Then when it hits the back end, it hits very well. The Zen is a great ball, goes a little longer mid lane and longer on the back end with more back end snap. The Soul reads a little sooner and rolls right into the pocket. The surface, I left it right out of the box. I wanna see what happens once it gets some lane shine on it. I have around 30 games on it and its holding up well. Never had to mess with the surface yet. It will be in my bag pretty much all the time lol!

Likes:Rolls very smooth for me, I like it a lot!

Dislikes: None


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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #37 on: September 23, 2022, 05:04:52 AM »
If you were on a fan of the original Zen as almost everyone is don't miss out on the Zen Soul. Definitely a perfect addition to the Zen Line. The Soul will start sooner, handle more oil, and create more hook but still retain the shape and reaction that made the original Zen so popular.
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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #38 on: September 24, 2022, 11:26:59 AM »
900 Global Zen Soul

Cover stock: S77 Hybrid Reactive

Core: Meditate Core (Symmetrical)

The Zen Soul adds hybrid version to the Zen line, landing somewhat in the middle of the Zen (pearl) and Zen Master (Solid).

The Zen Soul was the first ball I drilled in my 2 handed experiment.

For me, I would say my 2 handed drilled Soul is closer to my 1 handed Zen, vs my 1 handed Zen Master.

Zen vs Zen Soul:

Soul---a touch stronger, earlier, and smoother overall.

The Zen was, and still is, a staple in many of my customers bags.

The Soul will add a similar benchmark reaction with a little more strength.

Comparing to other current popular pieces...it is a step down from the RST-x3, Nova, Reality Check and a step up from the Hyped, Electrify, Idol lines.
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