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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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chasev97

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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #16 on: July 11, 2022, 03:30:49 PM »
The Zen Soul is the perfect blend of the original Zen, one of the best selling balls on the market still, and the Zen Master, one of the most controllable symmetric balls ever. The Zen soul is strong, smooth, and continuous. It hooks earlier than the Zen but continues off the end of the pattern better than the Zen Master. The S84 Hybrid coverstock can handle plenty of oil. If you're looking for a great step down from your big asym balls or a compliment to your Zen or Phaze 2, this ball is sure to fit in your bag!

-Chase Valenzuela
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Zen Soul
« Reply #17 on: July 12, 2022, 03:03:02 PM »
The zen line is quickly becoming a staple in my bag. This new zen soul is starting to become my new favorite zen. Where the original zen may be too clean and the master being too early, the soul gives you that perfect mid lane motion with pop off the spot. If you're looking for a go to piece in your bag look no further than the Zen Soul. This ball will be versatile for crankers or down and in bowlers. Stop by your local pro shop and get one of these gems today!


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NateGarcia

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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #18 on: July 12, 2022, 11:17:39 PM »
Is it too late to say that this is the best Zen in the line?! 900 GLobal is introducing the new Zen Soul. The Zen Soul has the S77 Hybrid Reactive Coverstock wrapped around the trusted Zen core. The two part pearl one part reactive coverstock gives players the perfect in between a solid and a pearl when it comes to the Zen Soul.

The original Zen is a homerun. Very dependable and reliable shape for a strong symmetrical pearl. I bring that ball everywhere I go. The Zen Master however, for me, at times was a little too early and round and I could really only throw it for a short window in a block. This Zen Soul I can use to start and use longer in blocks if I'm looking for a benchmark shape to blend out the pattern front to back.

I am really excited for this ball and can't wait to keep going to tournaments with it to test out its true versatility. Stop by your local Storm VIP Proshop and get your hands on this one fast!
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StormMan300

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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #19 on: July 16, 2022, 03:55:29 PM »
Zen is in Your Soul
The 900 Global Zen has been a great ball all around and in many of my fellow bowlers bags as their ball of choice as a pearl. Then came the Zen Master, the solid dull cover to give you much earlier roll. Now we have the Zen Soul which is a hybrid so it’s the perfect complement to fit in between them.   This ball has the value of any high performance ball with the Meditate Symmetrical core. I drilled mine 5-3/8x4x2.  If you like the Zen and want a little earlier midlane roll, and if you like the Zen Master but need more length just not as much as a shiny pearl, then this is it. The S77 Response cover is now available in a hybrid form.  The result is smoother thru the front part of the lane and a smooth strong continuous roll of the backend.  Great pin action with it also. My PAP is 5-1/8 and 1/8 up. Usually around 15-16mph, I’d probably be classified between and tweener and cranker.
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peterdohanjr

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Re: Zen Soul Ball Review
« Reply #20 on: July 17, 2022, 11:34:27 AM »
Video ball review: https://youtu.be/25eHBZv5HZI

As I am bowling my Rookie season on the PBA 50 senior tour, I drilled an original Zen with a VLS layout of 4 X 4 X 2 to help with the amount of skid I was experiencing with all my equipment in the front of the lane on the patterns they are putting out. When the Zen Soul was released I needed a stronger symmetrical so used the same VLS layout to battle the fresh on the longer patterns since my Phase II was strong enough on the mediums but not the longer patterns. With the Zen Soul having a hybrid cover I knew it would get into a roll earlier than the Phaze II and have a smoother reaction off the dry than the solid cover of the Phaze II.

I used the Zen Soul for a game or two during the Senior Masters in Las Vegas on a higher volume medium pattern and the ball was too strong to use it for multiple games. The surface at Sam’s Town bowling center is older so there was too much friction and layout was too strong to use it later in the block.

In my ball review I bowled at Strike Zone inside Sunset Station on their house shot and the Zen Soul was clean through the fronts and continuous off the end of the pattern. You can see, in the video, compared to my Phaze II with a 4 ½ in pin placement that the Zen Soul is earlier and more rolly off the dry than later and sharper motion off the dry of the Phaze II.

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PJ Haggerty

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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #21 on: July 22, 2022, 12:32:00 PM »
900 Global Zen Soul Ball Review by PJ Haggerty

As most of us know, the Zen series has been an extremely successful line produced by 900 Global.  The newest addition to that group is the Zen Soul.  While the masterminds in Utah were creating the Soul, they decided to use the S77 Response coverstock, but updated it in a hybrid form.  I’ve noticed the Soul is cleaner than the Zen Master which rolls earlier and heavier, but not as clean and responsive as the Zen.  After drilling two Zen Souls, I’ve noticed significant differences than the first Zen and the Master.

The one I’ve had the most success with is drilled with the following layout: 4.5 x 4.  This puts the pin above my ring finger and I’ve let lane shine change the surface.  This provides me a ball that I can use after the Gem is too strong or starting to run out of gas, but before I need to go to an RST X2 to open up my angles.  I’d all the response time “medium” on the Zen Soul.  It’s still somewhat responsive downlane because of the hybrid cover, but not as quick as an X2 or an original Zen.

If you need a ball that you can use on multiple patterns and that compliments everything in the Storm, Roto, or 900 Global line, the Zen Soul should be the next ball you drill.
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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #22 on: July 28, 2022, 01:01:44 PM »
The 900 Global Zen Soul features the S77 Response Hybrid Cover and the Mediate Symmetric Core.  The Zen Soul has a low RG of 2.49 a high differential of 0.051.  To bring this all together, the S77 Hybrid coverstock which is two parts peal and 1 part solid, that was made to be closer to the original Zen then the solid Zen Master.
The review is being done on a typical house shot 42’ with 25ml of oil.
The layout chosen was a 60 x 4 x 40 which will give you a strong angular arc reaction shape, normal transition time and a hook/set ball roll.  With this layout the Zen Soul will be great on a variety of patterns such as a medium to long sport or a fresh house shot. 
I did a ball comparison to the 900 Global Zen Master & the original Zen. 
First up is the 900 Global Zen Master.  The Zen Master features the solid S77 Response coverstock and Mediate core.  The Zen Master is great for a long sport or fresh house pattern that has a lot of volume. The Zen Master is stronger by 3 and 1 left.
Next is the 900 Global Zen.  The Zen has the S77 Response Pearl cover and Mediate Symmetric core and a great compliment to the Zen Soul.  You will see how the Zen Soul starts up quicker, but the original Zen will help you out when the Zen Soul starts to burn up leaving the flat 10.  Here is a little tidbit with the Zen,  the surface I used a 1000/1500 polish to have it blend out the lane better because at 4000 it was a on top of the Soul which defeats the purpose.
In my bag, the Zen Master will be the first out the bag, followed by the Zen Soul, then the Storm Dark Code, the Zen, then the Hyroad Pearl.
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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #23 on: August 05, 2022, 08:06:51 PM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 43 feet

Volume: High

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS


COMMENTS

Core: Meditate Symmetric
Cover: S77 Response Hybrid
Finish: 4000 Grit
RG: 2.50 (14 lbs)
Diff: 0.051 (14 lbs)

Right-Handed Tweener
Speed: 12-13 mph
Rev Rate: 315
PAP: 4 7/8 Right 3/8 Up

Ball Layout: Pin Up 5 inch pin to Pap 2 1/4 Pin Buffer

The Zen series has been one of the most successful ever. Starting with the clean controllable motion of the original zen and then continuing with the stronger earlier reading Zen Master. It was a no brainer to produce a hybrid cover to wrap the very successful Mediate Symmetric core. Enter the Zen Soul.

This ball surprised me a bit with how aggressively it sees the mid-lane. For me it definitely runs closer to the aggressive earlier roll of the Zen Master. It is noticeably cleaner but felt much further for me from the original Zen.

My best look with the Zen Soul is on fresh lane conditions. I do very much like it's continuation and I feel like I have a bit more miss room right with it compared to the Zen Master. My Zen Master was cleaner than alot of other i watched go down the lane, due in large part to my layout. I opted for a layout closer to how I had drilled my original Zen for the Soul and it definitely has a much earlier response by comparison.

The upside is I feel like the Zen soul matches up very well with people who are a bit more speed dominant or have lower rev rates. It is a good first ball out of the bag and will let you stay with it until the fronts dry up, which is when you'll like the original zen better. 
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kristisbowl

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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #24 on: August 07, 2022, 11:31:47 AM »
LANE CONDITION

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Multiple (Sport and Recreational)

COMMENTS

The 900 Global Zen Soul bowling ball features the same Meditate symmetric core; however, the Zen Soul is the first ball in the Zen line-up to have a hybrid coverstock. This combination should put the Zen Soul right in the middle of the Zen and the Zen Master.

I will start by saying that previous Zen balls didn’t seem to match-up with my style very well, so I drilled my Zen Soul with a pin-down layout, different from my other Zen’s: 55 x 5 x 75. I wanted to see how this core rolls for me when it doesn’t flare as much as my other Zen bowling balls. After throwing the Zen Soul, it seems like this core rolls better for me with the pin-down layout, as the ball was a little bit easier to keep in front of me and still maintain enough shape through first transition of the pattern.

The Zen Soul is probably my favorite ball out of the Zen line-up. As I think this ball likes to roll early, it seems to work well on shorter to medium patterns when I need a slower response bowling ball to control the motion down the lane. Zen Soul is still more of a “specialty” ball to me because it just tends to be to early and to flat down the lane for my ball roll. Because of this “rolly” core and strong coverstock, I can see this ball being good when a bowler needs to blend the wet/dry conditions, especially for bowlers who like throw it faster or tend go around the ball a little more.

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Want to see me throwing the Zen Soul? What my video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Hjn1GHc66o
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william.tefft

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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #25 on: August 07, 2022, 02:03:47 PM »
900 Global Zen Soul
Cover: 4000 S77 Responseâ„¢ Hybrid Reactive
Core: Meditateâ„¢ (Symmetrical)
Color: Teal/Fuchsia/Black

Review:
The Zen line has been growing in popularity since the original Zen was released. You may have heard someone say “Zen Ball Good”, well Zen Soul Ball good too! The Zen Soul fits perfectly between the Zen and the Zen Master. The Zen Soul never leaves my bag and on is generally the first ball out of my bag on league night. This ball came with a 4000 finish on it, which gave it a very smooth reaction that give you plenty of versatility on the lanes. This ball has the versality to be used on all conditions from house shot to sport shot. This ball is going to be great in anyone’s hands. If you haven’t gotten yours yet go out and get yours today!
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rodbowler75

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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #26 on: August 07, 2022, 02:26:05 PM »
The Zen Soul is the third addition to the very successful Zen line. This is a hybrid solid that can a benchmark ball in your bag. I drilled mine 50x3.5x30 strong in the mid lane and good shape off the spot. This is a great addition at the mid price range
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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #27 on: August 10, 2022, 08:26:56 PM »
900 Global Zen Soul
Layout: 60 x 1 ½ x 60
Finish: 4k FAST
Lane types and pattern types: HPL lane panels with Don Carter pattern and SPL panels with Wolf pattern.

The Zen Soul was a great addition to the Zen line. I found in the past the OG Zen with 1500 grit was a little too snappy and unforgiving for me. Once SPI released the 4KFAST, I changed the surface and it gained more confidence in the OG Zen. The Master rolled WAY too early for my style of bowling, then entered the heart of the line up, The Zen Soul, with 4K FAST I was able to use it in a tournament setting, league and practicing. Well rounded ball with great shape early and late, unlike the Master that seemed to “give up” on me, I felt very comfortable playing the ditch with it, using it inside where the other lefties were not, ie: inside of 3rd arrow. The S77 Response cover was an excellent choice to match with the ZEN core. I’m at “peace” when recommending this ball to the average league bowler, they will get great control, a versatile ball that they can depend on week after week.
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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #28 on: August 14, 2022, 09:26:45 AM »
900 Global Zen Soul Ball Review

Hey everyone, I’m back with another ball review, and this time it’s for the Zen Soul and in 15 pounds this ball is wrapped in the S77 Response Hybrid Cover and comes 4000 Abralon with an RG of 2.490 and a Diff of 0.051.
Layout for this ball is 5x3x2
When this ball was first announced there was such a buzz about another ZEN coming out but where will it fall with the OG Zen and Zen Master still out there. Being that the Zen Soul is a hybrid it was easy to say that it will be directly in the middle. I have read many other reviews and watched many different ball videos for this one. Many had it closer to the OG Zen as others had it closer to the Zen Master. So how do you know where it will fit or if it is a ball that will fit your arsenal? First and the easiest way is to find a demo in your area. Second is to find someone that throws it closer to you with speed/rev rate and watch more of their reviews. Now I am a average speed with a low rev rate and I found the Zen Soul to be closer to the Zen Master as both balls had surface compared to the Zen. Now I didn’t find them to be directly on top of each other, so I was able to keep the Zen Master and Soul in the same bag. When the Zen Master became too much, I was abler to move a couple of boards left and proceed with the Soul in the same area. The OG Zen having shine was “for me” another step down. All three of these balls do have the same shape and work well together.
BOWLER STYLE: RH - Power Stroker Rev Rate: 320 Ball Speed: 15-16 PAP: 4 7/8 right 5/8 up.

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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #29 on: August 18, 2022, 01:34:56 PM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 40ft

Volume: high

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):Modified Pattern


COMMENTS

Likes: The Zen Soul is the perfect compliment to my Phaze4 and Phaze2. I dont use the Zen very much anymore because the Phaze4 just suits my game better and the Zen Soul fits perfect with it. Alittle cleaner than the Phaze2 and earlier than the Phaze4, all with the same layout(5in pin to PAP, 35 degree back angle). This ball definitely blends a pattern and has alot of versatility. If your Phaze2, Zen Master, or any other strong solid cover ball is wanting to rev up too fast the Zen Soul will give you that extra couple feet of push thru the fronts but still read the puddle and pick up and continue. The Zen Soul allows you to stay in it longer as well because it will continue alittle more than a Phaze2 or Zen Master.

Nick Smith
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Storm/Roto Grip/900 Global Amateur Staff

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Re: Zen Soul
« Reply #30 on: August 18, 2022, 08:01:07 PM »
Zen Soul WWRD 5/27/22
Patrick D.
“This is a good Hybrid Symmetric piece that fits between the Zen and Zen Master. Good for medium - Heavy Oil Patterns. Gets clean through the fronts with a smooth backend motion. Video of my review is on my YouTube channel. PD0714”
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