Zen Soul™

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