I am bowling in a league (non-sanctioned) where we get a ball, bag and shoes once we paid our fees, and this was one of the balls that I was able to choose from. I used this review to make my decision and chose this ball. The other 2 options I had were the Roto Grip Idol Cosmos and Storm Infinite Physix. I liked how I will be able to play this ball between 10 and 16 and it will still get through the pins. I am 2 handed guy, and thought this would fit better in my bag than that other 2 options. Thanks JR!! Love your reviews!!
That was a gooder shot jr.just kidding haha I like your videos there honest and you give great reviews.the Zen soul really snaps you had to move in so deep . Jr do you like the exotic gem?
Drilled and threw mine Wednesday. Daaaaaaaang it’s a great ball. I love mine at 3K over the 4K out of box, but even still the ball is definitely insane.
Nice video love my Zen Soul hit mine with three coats of polish and letting it lane shine its better and better. To me its a step down from Phase 2 love that also. Thanks 😊
I used my GEM in Iowa State and I hit it with the 4K fast, it was the best for the Team event (711) and then we changed houses for the doubles/singles I shot 719 for doubles. For singles I found that I needed to change to my Zen for 644. The only real issue was a couple of missed 7 pins (60 year old left hander), other than that a few splits one being the pocket 7-10. So, I am curious to know that if hitting the Soul with the 4K fast might help or just leave it out of the box for the Ozarks Open?
Awesome review, JR! How about a comparison video between the Zen Soul and the Hammer Scorpion? A battle of the hybrids from the 2 major companies in bowling!
Went 50X4.5X30 with mine. Had to put surface on it to get it rolling sooner to control the backend and it worked really well. Would definitely recommend that.
pre-ordered mine a couple of weeks ago. Can't wait to try it. Think I'll go with something pretty neutral like a 50 x 4 x 40 or so. thinking i should keep the same layout as my altered reality
@@CptJman I went with 60 x 4.5 x 40. Thats the dual angle layout on the ball. You need to know your PAP (positive axis point) to lay out a ball properly. Generally the higher the first angle the earlier the ball will start reading the lane and the last angle is how quick, or snappy, the hook is at the end of the oil. The middle is your flare. Typically a higher number (distance from pin to PAP) the less flare. Google dual angle layouts to learn more
Hey JR, love your videos, have been very helpful to a guy who is just now getting back into bowling after 20+ year hiatus. Question: Are the Venom Shock and Zen Soul different enough to have both in my bag? I bought the Shock as my first new ball back and have already had some very surprising games with it (202, 256, 222 within the last few weeks) but want to start building around it and am currently not preferential to one brand.
How much do you attribute that "sickness" to the fact you are on a different higher friction surface and the fact that Soul is 2 parts pearl? Looked like you had the Power Torq Pearl on the ball return there. Curious to see what it does compared to this Soul.
JR, is this out of the box finish on the cover stock or did you change the surface? I would assume it's out of the box since it's a review. Love your reviews by the way.
I am bowling in a league (non-sanctioned) where we get a ball, bag and shoes once we paid our fees, and this was one of the balls that I was able to choose from. I used this review to make my decision and chose this ball. The other 2 options I had were the Roto Grip Idol Cosmos and Storm Infinite Physix. I liked how I will be able to play this ball between 10 and 16 and it will still get through the pins. I am 2 handed guy, and thought this would fit better in my bag than that other 2 options. Thanks JR!! Love your reviews!!
I have a Cosmos and dont care for it, this is a better choice IMO. Infinite would be great to add to this in the bag I would think
A lot of people love and steady talk about this amazing ball 🔥🤙🏾
Love my soul. Drilled last night and on puddles of oil was in 230s first 2 games then went to zen and kept trucking.
Because of this ball review you gave on the zen soul I have purchased one. Thanks for all the time you take to give us honest ball reviews
Thanks for the review JR! Having mine drilled two-handed Storm 2LS Layout ** 5 3/8 x 4 x 3 1/4 - 2LS with Lightning Arc 6.5
Got Mine on Release Day, this Ball is one of the best ive ever thrown. its so good
Late to the party, but finally added a Zen Soul to the collection.
That was a gooder shot jr.just kidding haha I like your videos there honest and you give great reviews.the Zen soul really snaps you had to move in so deep . Jr do you like the exotic gem?
Cool video talk tech bowling ball Jr Raymond
Drilled and threw mine Wednesday. Daaaaaaaang it’s a great ball. I love mine at 3K over the 4K out of box, but even still the ball is definitely insane.
What kind of motion did you see with 3k? More hook?
@@sulemagutierrez a tad earlier, helped control the friction response, but still continuous. Love mine the more I throw it at 3K.
Nice video love my Zen Soul hit mine with three coats of polish and letting it lane shine its better and better. To me its a step down from Phase 2 love that also. Thanks 😊
I put holes in mine last night! Im going to give it a try on a 41 foot sport pattern this weekend at a memorial weekend tournament
I used my GEM in Iowa State and I hit it with the 4K fast, it was the best for the Team event (711) and then we changed houses for the doubles/singles I shot 719 for doubles. For singles I found that I needed to change to my Zen for 644. The only real issue was a couple of missed 7 pins (60 year old left hander), other than that a few splits one being the pocket 7-10. So, I am curious to know that if hitting the Soul with the 4K fast might help or just leave it out of the box for the Ozarks Open?
Awesome review, JR! How about a comparison video between the Zen Soul and the Hammer Scorpion? A battle of the hybrids from the 2 major companies in bowling!
Went 50X4.5X30 with mine. Had to put surface on it to get it rolling sooner to control the backend and it worked really well. Would definitely recommend that.
Can't afford it yet.... but that "Bloody Ocean" ball may be good. :)
Can we see that last shot?
Dang it I musta screwed something up. Sorry about that
He threw it in the channel... But played it cool and walked it out like it ain't no thang
pre-ordered mine a couple of weeks ago. Can't wait to try it. Think I'll go with something pretty neutral like a 50 x 4 x 40 or so. thinking i should keep the same layout as my altered reality
Ehats 50 x4 x40 mean
@@CptJman I went with 60 x 4.5 x 40. Thats the dual angle layout on the ball. You need to know your PAP (positive axis point) to lay out a ball properly. Generally the higher the first angle the earlier the ball will start reading the lane and the last angle is how quick, or snappy, the hook is at the end of the oil. The middle is your flare. Typically a higher number (distance from pin to PAP) the less flare. Google dual angle layouts to learn more
Hey JR, love your videos, have been very helpful to a guy who is just now getting back into bowling after 20+ year hiatus. Question: Are the Venom Shock and Zen Soul different enough to have both in my bag? I bought the Shock as my first new ball back and have already had some very surprising games with it (202, 256, 222 within the last few weeks) but want to start building around it and am currently not preferential to one brand.
How much do you attribute that "sickness" to the fact you are on a different higher friction surface and the fact that Soul is 2 parts pearl? Looked like you had the Power Torq Pearl on the ball return there. Curious to see what it does compared to this Soul.
Turns out it isn’t the PTP but the Black Pearl Treasure. They look almost identical on the rack if you don’t see the white in the cover.
Is this equivalent to the motiv sky raptor?
JR, is this out of the box finish on the cover stock or did you change the surface? I would assume it's out of the box since it's a review. Love your reviews by the way.
Always wanted to know why people blow in the thumb 👍 hole for see pros do it
Creates moisture. Gives a bit more grip
How does this compare to the Nova
Was that pin down or up
Drinking out of cups vibe
How does this compare to the Nova