Zen 25 • 900 Global • 800 Blend Series
Coverstock • RB 83 Pearl Reactive • Finish Power Edge
Core • Meditate Symmetric Core
Weight • 15 lbs. RG • 2.48 Differential • .053
Layout • 4 ¼ x 4 ¼ x 2 ¼
Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 9° Testers Rev Rate • 250
Test Pattern • 42' THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street

Leave it to 900 Global to set a new standard of hand-craftsmanship in 2025 with the Zen 25. The Zen 25 is far more than another version of a proven core with a sharp-looking new coverstock. The Zen 25 is built from the success of the powerful Meditate Core. Then 900 Global wrapped the Meditate Core with the explosive dynamics of A.I. Technology, and when you add in the all-new RB 83 Pearl Reactive Coverstock, finished with Storm's all-new Power Edge polish, you get a hand-crafted pin-destructing missile to add to your arsenal. So, let's take a closer look at the genius behind the Zen 25.

The Meditate Core is a large, beefy, symmetric core that straighter players like me love using. The Meditate core's sheer size and density allow straighter players like me to create a motion we can depend on and the power we need to strike. The Meditate Core alone is a predictable, smooth-rolling core that generates a significant amount of energy as it heads down the lane. And when you add the power of the A.I. Core technology around the Meditate Core, you create a monster of explosive power and precision we straighter, low-rev players love to have at their disposal. And lastly, when a straighter player has that steam-rolling continuation like that found in the Zen 25, you can count on the light hits to carry, those tight hits to explode, and pin-action that keeps us in play shot after shot.

The RB 83 Pearl Coverstock is a fine-crafted blend of smooth and grit all-in-one Pearl Coverstock. As a straighter player on a fresh THS, I found the RB 83 to be a great combination of smoothness in the front part of the lane and crisp traction when it sees friction. Yet, I found that it also blends through skid, hook, and roll with a very stable motion nearly all night, which, as a straighter player, I could easily adjust to as the night went on. So, if you are a straighter player like me, you will love how RB 83 on the Zen 25 will simplify your adjustments and keep you in the pocket as the lanes transition. Lastly, I found that with Storm's Power Glide finish, the RB 83 is a very balanced cover that is predictable and stable and creates an explosive back-end motion! So, there is no doubt that the RB 83 is an excellent cover for any straighter player like me.

In closing, 900 Global has done an outstanding job of hand-crafting another great winning ball with the Zen 25. The Zen 25 is more than another Zen with a sharp-looking coverstock. Instead, the Zen 25 brings the Zen legacy to a whole new powerful level of outstanding performance to add to any straighter player's arsenal! So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and get ready to take the second half of your bowling season to a striking new level because the Zen 25 will deliver!


Rick Klimowicz
Storm Products Pro Shop Staff
Roll the Ball Pro Shop
Penndel, PA

Drilling pattern: 4 3/8 x 2 1/2
PAP: 4.5 over x 1 up
Pin position: Above bridge

I have been waiting a very long time to put a new Zen in my bag. The original Zen is one of my top 3 favorite balls of all time and the Zen Soul is probably in the top 5. There is something about the Meditate core that really matches up well with my game. I drilled this ball very similar to my original Zen but the end product is distinctly different. My original Zen liked to read the middle of the lane harder and be a little tamer/rounder off the end of the pattern. The Zen 25 goes a bit longer before making a much sharper move off the breakpoint. I tested this ball on a fresh THS and when thrown well, the ball hits like a truck. The carry was incredible. However, on shots that were a little left of target, the ball did what it was supposed to and made a very sharp turn and I left two separate 4-9 splits because the ball was so sharp downlane. Maybe once a little oil gets in the cover it will tame it down a bit, but this will definitely be a good ball for moving left and opening up your angles. It is certainly fun to see this type of motion when needed, and the carry was very encouraging. This ball is significantly stronger than my other shiny symmetrical piece, the Xponent Pearl, and I believe both will be useful at different times.

Brent Ritchie
SPI Pro Shop Staff Member

900 Global Zen 25 Coverstock: Reserve Blend 83 Pearl Coverstock Core: : Meditate Symmetric with A.I. Core Finish: Power Edge RG: 2.49 (14 Pounds) Differential: 0.053 (14 Pounds) MB/PSA: N/A (14 Pounds)  Madhatter Style type Tweener Speed: 13.5-14.5 mph Rev Rate: 450 PAP: 5 3/16 left 1 1/2 up Ball Layout: 2LS 5 1/2x 5 x 2

If you loved the original 900 global Zen then you are in for a real treat! Because 900 global knocked this release out of the park with the new Zen 25. The Zen 25 is built from the success of the powerful Meditate Core. Then 900 Global stepped it up be wrapping the Meditate Core with the explosive dynamics of A.I. Technology, and when you add in the all-new RB 83 Pearl Reactive Coverstock, finished with Storm's all-new Power Edge polish, you get a heat seeking missile at the pins to add to your arsenal. I found the Zen 25 to be a great combination of smoothness in the front part of the lane and crisp traction when it sees friction. when you add the power of the A.I. Core technology around the Meditate Core, you create a monster of explosive power and precision at the pocket, which gives you a perfect blend when your in the mid blocks of league or a tournament. If you are wanting that nostalgia feel but With a brand new look head down to your local pro shop and pick up yours Global 900 Zen 25 today. Sean Gruetter aka Madhatter bowling storm pro shop staff #stormnation #global900

I drilled my ZEN25 at 4.5 x 4 x 4.5 which is pin under the ring finger for me. This was an old favorite layout for me on strong pearls and I used to put a weight hole down if more flare was needed. Obviously, no weight holes anymore but still wanted to see this strong of a ball with a smaller transition.  I have thrown it at the box finish which is power edge polish.

This ball is very strong. I threw it up against some other pearls that I have in the PHAZE AI and OPTIMUM IDOL PEARL. I also recall my original ZEN motion as I had one up until about a year ago. The ZEN25 is very continuous with this layout compared to the other two which both have pin up layouts. It corners slightly less than my PHAZE AI and definitely moves more than my OI PEARL which has a weaker layout over the middle finger. I almost think I could go pin up on the ZEN25 and have close to the same motion as the PHAZE AI so might be overlap to have both of these in your bag at the same time unless you do something like one with a pin under or keep surface on to separate them both.

If you found your ZEN with the original, this one is slightly stronger. If you still plan to keep both, then maybe touch your ZEN 25 with surface to get some gap between them and you should have a great 1-2 punch!

Ball Specs: Zen 25
Cover: RB 83 Pearl Reactive
Core: Meditate Symmetric AI Core

Review:
The 900 Global Zen 25, released on January 17, 2025, is the latest addition to the Zen series, offering a fresh take on one of the most successful ball lines in recent history. It features the trusted Meditate™ Symmetric Core, now enhanced with A.I. Core technology, improving energy transfer and pin carry with a low RG of 2.48 and a high differential of 0.053, allowing for a strong yet predictable motion. Wrapped in the RB 83™ Pearl Reactive coverstock with a Power Edge™ polish, the Zen 25 easily clears the front part of the lane before making a sharp, angular move off the dry. Designed for medium to heavy oil conditions, it provides more length and a stronger move at the breakpoint compared to the original Zen, delivering a skid/flip reaction with increased hitting power and pin curry. Compared to other Zen models, the Zen 25 fits between the Zen and Zen Soul, offering more length than the Soul but a more angular motion than the original Zen, making it a great benchmark ball for those seeking a strong yet controllable pearl symmetric option. Overall, the 900 Global Zen 25 retains the best features of its predecessors while adding enhanced backend motion, making it ideal for bowlers who need a clean look through the front with a powerful and defined reaction down lane on medium-heavy oil patterns.
Will Tefft
900 Global Staff Member
will@parklanes.net
www.900global.com

Coverstock - RB 83 Pearl Reactive
Finish - Power Edge
Core - Meditate Symmetric Core
RG - 2. 49 (14 lbs)
Differential - . 053
Layout - 35 x 4 X 40


This Zen 25 is a huge upgrade from my Original Zen. The layout is 35 X 4 X 40, which provides me a smooth, predictable, yet continuous motion through the pins. With this layout, I can keep my trajectory angle to the pocket closer. With the 83 Reserve pearl coverstock, it’s definitely clears the midlane with ease, and with the A.I. core, the stores enough energy for the pins. Definitely great for a ball to transition to. I willl get another Zen 25 to open up the lane and really allow more flare for lanes that require a little more dynamic downlane respone. But overall, Zen Ball Good!

The 900 Global Zen 25 goes back to the Zen’s roots with a strong symmetric pearl.  The 2025 version gets the Reserve Blend 83 coverstock compared to the S77 on the original.  The Zen 25 rolls a bit earlier than the original, but that may be in part to drilling differences - I drilled the original pin down and never really seemed to match up with it - I’m one of the few that didn’t throw the original a lot.  The Zen 25 seems to be more forgiving - perhaps it’s due to the addition of AI to the outer core or the switch to Power Edge for the finish, I’ve found it to be great at getting down lane and provides a bit more overall hook.  The Zen, the Zen Gold Label, and the Zen 25 are going to be very similar balls and if you’re looking for a replacement for either of those, you won’t be disappointed.

Layout: 5 x 4 x 2


My Specs -
Speed - 16 mph,
Rev Rate - 315. 
PAP 5 1/8 x 7/8 Up.

Global ZEN 25
Ball specs: Mediate symmetric weight block with A.I. core wrapped with the all-new RB 83 pearl reactive coverstock. Cover is prep with Power Edge finish compound.
Layout: 5 x 5 x 4
Tested on Pro_lane and HPL lane surfaces with 42 ft and 44 ft house patterns with both centers using new KEGEL Atlas machines.

Here you go… During my practice and testing, I was impressed with the overall shape and reaction of the new ZEN 25. I may be one of the few people that did not fall in love with the OG Zen. I was more the Zen Gold Label guy. Which brings me to my next point, Comparing these 2 Zens, I found the ZEN 25 a little earlier in backend reaction, but not as sharp as the Gold Label. The Zen 25 reminds me more like the Hyped Pearl from Roto Grip from a few years ago. Not a benchmark ball for me, a half step down, my current benchmark ball is the Storm Equinox, so it will be one step down, with the next step down would be the all new Roto Grip Rock Star, then the Roto Grip X-Ray. Going up from the Equinox would be the Attention Star S2 then Global Origin to complete my current winter / spring arsenal out for league play.