I have the Storm Purple Pitch, I've had some success with it in League, but I have seen a bunch of reviews on this Zen U and I do believe I will purchase this, and use it in League and if pissing off a few of those guys who throw straight up 5 or 10 also happens well that's just a Bonus. So yeah go for it!
Luis, I got the IQ tour solid based on your praise in previous videos. I am now averaging 750 series up from 660 series average. That ball is something special.
I cannot wait for this ball to come out! I really love the Storm line and came very close to purchasing the purple hammer as I needed a different option besides the Pitch Black for when it bales on me.
My go to Urethane has been the Radical Double Cross. Very versatile on multiple lane conditions. I can make it go straight with a 3-4 board hook or hook 20 if I need to. I absolutely love it.
I really enjoyed watching this video Zen is one of my favorite Bowling ball only reason I'm thinking about buying this urethane bowling ball because it's a zen
As a low rev lefty I rarely find an instance to throw true urethane, however I've had a decent amount of success with the uc3. I do bowl on a sport pattern league in the summer, might have to pick up a Zen u for that later on.
I throw all storm balls except for the urethane I use the purple hammer cheat code... it makes quite a nice combo on normal house with the hyped solid and can do what ever I want with it on most sport patterns as a lefty
Lou, I saw what I needed to see. The straighter up the the lane you played with the Zen U, the better it went through the deck. That is my A Game. Up to this point my God ball has been my Purple Hammer with 2" leverage layout. I camp out to the right and roll it right up 7 board for the whole set. It gets clean up the lane then rolls across in a smooth continuous manner. Could the Zen U be even better at this???
I like your attitude. I know you gave the numbers of how the ball is drilled. There is any way you can display it to much different your balls drilled to my ball. I'm looking to buy this ball
It’s been a while since you’ve done an overseas ball review…do you have any coming? There’s some really cool overseas variants of The Gem I’d love to see on your channel
HQ doesn't really like us doing reviews for stuff people can't walk into a pro shop and buy unfortunately, plus overseas stuff is crazy expensive, so it's just not a thing we can really do.
That looks like you used 60 grit sand paper on a ball spinner. And it reminds me of the visionary granite gargoyle that you could see little rubber pieces in the particle reactive coverstock sanded with 320 wet sand
Some day I'll learn how to bowl. Lol. Been rough this season but I love the Phase 2 I bought last summer. Any recommendations on a newer ball good for regular leauge type patterns????
Where do you look on the lane while throwing the ball? Arrows, dots, pins? I always know where I'm standing on my starts and I use arrows for my eye aim but thinking about focusing on 3-6-10 pin depending on where I'm starting. Hoping it'll help my swing be more consistent. I love the right side of lanes (5-15 arrow usually) but when I have to move left I have trouble sending the ball to the right.
I would like to see a comparison between 900 Global Zen U, a Rubicon UC3, and, a Hammer Purple Urethane and in your opinion how would you rate each balls from strong to weak. Would you say that the Hammer Purple Urethane is stronger then the 900 Global Zen U, and would you say that the 900 Global Zen U is stronger then the Rubicon UC3.
i ordered my first official hooking ball the 900 global burner pearl hope i did not make the wrong choice. would it be a good idea later on to buy a Urethane ball? is getting into league hard to do i really want to do something different never been on a league before
@@LuisNapoles thanks for the great advice. good to know im trying to do as much research as i can. now my biggest problem is trying to find a coach in Ky near me i want to take lessons before i try to join league. when am ready i think i will buy the storm pitch black. the reason i went with the burner pearl is it might be one step up from tropical surge
Lou, I just posted my three part series of my detailed comparison between the Zen U, Purple Hammer and Pitch Black. All balls have the same layout and same grit. This is a live test with no cuts and includes my on the spot live commentary and reactions. Please check out Videos #148-150 on my Channel if you have time. Hope you enjoy them!
I dont care what anyone thinks. I throw my Purple Hammer at league and have bowled the best games of my life with it. I agree, throw what you need to for strikes.
I think you're right, that a lower rev player will find this ball amazing. For me, with a higher rev rate and moderate speed, the Pitch Black has the consistency and shape that I'm looking for on a THS. Keep in mind that I throw the PB on a 39' high volume pattern for senior league and 42' moderate volume for my other two leagues. The difference for me is around three boards with my feet but still throwing 13-9 at the arrows. Carry down isn't much of an issue as I am usually the lone lefty on the pair at any one time. Being a no thumb one hander, urethane gives me the consistency that a skid flip does not. The exception is my IQTS, and you know how I feel about that ball. Great review. While I like the motion, it doesn't look much different than the shape I get from my PB. Obviously, I have a higher rev rate and can crank it much more. I'd love to see you throw this during league just to see it in competition and not by itself.
Let's be honest, most of us aren't going to be touching urethane, at least not often. I think you're better off using the cool new reactive stuff (like right now the Fate), than risk some kind of issue with folks in league who have no idea how to bowl with carrydown.
I have the Storm Purple Pitch, I've had some success with it in League, but I have seen a bunch of reviews on this Zen U and I do believe I will purchase this, and use it in League and if pissing off a few of those guys who throw straight up 5 or 10 also happens well that's just a Bonus. So yeah go for it!
Yea I think I will LOL
I just had my ZEN U drilled yesterday and used it in league tonite, and rolled a 230, 260, 245!!! This ball ios crazy wicked!! I LOVE IT!!
Man thats awesome !
Luis, I got the IQ tour solid based on your praise in previous videos. I am now averaging 750 series up from 660 series average. That ball is something special.
Good video from you
NICE!!!!!
I cannot wait for this ball to come out! I really love the Storm line and came very close to purchasing the purple hammer as I needed a different option besides the Pitch Black for when it bales on me.
I hope the wait was worth it then!
My go to Urethane has been the Radical Double Cross. Very versatile on multiple lane conditions. I can make it go straight with a 3-4 board hook or hook 20 if I need to. I absolutely love it.
Thats always a good feeling to have about a bowling ball!
Thank you for making this video I really enjoy watching it Has the Bowling ball zin
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I would have loved to have this. But I have a purple H for now.
both are great options!
I really enjoyed watching this video Zen is one of my favorite Bowling ball only reason I'm thinking about buying this urethane bowling ball because it's a zen
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Just bought my Zen U can't wait to roll it tomorrow. Love your channel my friend. Update first 3 games I left 18 ten pins uggghhhh
will be best on sport shots for sure!
As a low rev lefty I rarely find an instance to throw true urethane, however I've had a decent amount of success with the uc3. I do bowl on a sport pattern league in the summer, might have to pick up a Zen u for that later on.
I can see that
I throw all storm balls except for the urethane I use the purple hammer cheat code... it makes quite a nice combo on normal house with the hyped solid and can do what ever I want with it on most sport patterns as a lefty
nice!
Cool video talk tech bowling bowling ball 900 golbal zen u urathane with nano technology in the bowling ball more strike hitting power at time Luis
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@@LuisNapoles yeah
Always preferred the Purple Tank over Purple Hammer, but this one could give the tank a run for its money.
time will def tell!
Wonders how it compares to the Purple Hammer
I've thrown both and I think its closer to a PH than the pitch black
Lou, I saw what I needed to see. The straighter up the the lane you played with the Zen U, the better it went through the deck. That is my A Game.
Up to this point my God ball has been my Purple Hammer with 2" leverage layout. I camp out to the right and roll it right up 7 board for the whole set.
It gets clean up the lane then rolls across in a smooth continuous manner. Could the Zen U be even better at this???
I think it can be but its hard to sit here and say that it can be better than one of the best balls ever LOL
@@LuisNapoles I guess I will have to try the Zen U to really know. 😉
Purple Hammer all day everyday but Ima buy the Zen U to see how they compare
would love to see that comparison!
I hope you compare this to the UC3
Yes please
I just need to drill one
I like your attitude. I know you gave the numbers of how the ball is drilled. There is any way you can display it to much different your balls drilled to my ball. I'm looking to buy this ball
Thanks! yea I will
I Never had the Zen U Compare it to the UC3 and Pitch Black I have these 2. I am excited how it compares to the UC3 and Pitch Black
I need to
It’s been a while since you’ve done an overseas ball review…do you have any coming? There’s some really cool overseas variants of The Gem I’d love to see on your channel
HQ doesn't really like us doing reviews for stuff people can't walk into a pro shop and buy unfortunately, plus overseas stuff is crazy expensive, so it's just not a thing we can really do.
Look id love to but they are CRAZY expensive and dont generate the revenue to warrant making them!
This ball looks stupid good.
you're not wrong!
Will you comapare that Zen U vs UC3 or Pitch Black ?
pitch black for sure and If I can get a uc3 in time I will
That looks like you used 60 grit sand paper on a ball spinner. And it reminds me of the visionary granite gargoyle that you could see little rubber pieces in the particle reactive coverstock sanded with 320 wet sand
thats literally what it looked like out the box
@@LuisNapoles wow
Some day I'll learn how to bowl. Lol. Been rough this season but I love the Phase 2 I bought last summer. Any recommendations on a newer ball good for regular leauge type patterns????
Phaze 2 is still available if you love that one def drill another
Throw it in league I’d love to see it compared to fast pitch but I’m not sure who’s going to do a comparison with it
im gonna try it tomorrow!
Fast Pitch is a great ball to, no one ever mentions that ball, stronger then the pitch black, more back end
also hella discontinued LOL
@@LuisNapoles yes it is discontinued but still legal to throw, I loved that ball better then the pitch black, I still throw mine
You mentioned the layout as 45X 3 3/8X? Was 15 the last number?
Yes it was. It was 45 by 3 3/8 by 15.
Thanks Landon. I just couldn't hear it. Thank you.
45x3 3/8x15 is my standard urethane layout!
Great video! Thanks again! How often did you wipe the ball off between shots?
Urethane should be wiped every shot because it doesn't flare as much as others or at all. I'm sure Luis is following that recommendation.
Every single shot I wipe ALL the oil off the cover
What drill pattern are you using on the Zen/U ?
45x3 3/8x15
Luis do you have a Pitch purple??
I do not unfortunately
I only have have a Pitch Purple. Debating between Pitch Black and Zen U
Zen U!
I think I know what I'm getting my dad for his birthday.
Happy bday dad!
Where do you look on the lane while throwing the ball? Arrows, dots, pins? I always know where I'm standing on my starts and I use arrows for my eye aim but thinking about focusing on 3-6-10 pin depending on where I'm starting. Hoping it'll help my swing be more consistent. I love the right side of lanes (5-15 arrow usually) but when I have to move left I have trouble sending the ball to the right.
I look just past the arrows
purple hammer! might just get a pitch black though
hmmmmmm
Please throw it in league lol
Gonna have to agree let's see this beauty roll down the lane this week during league
Aight bet!
Obviously I know you can't throw the purple anymore, but do you think they overlap or could you see both in a tournament bag?
I think if you put the pitch black and the purple hammer next to each other the Zen U would be in the middle but closer to the P hammer
I'd love to know how it works for you in game 2-3 in league...especially if you have someone else throwing thane on the pair.
we will find out on Thursday LOL
I would like to see a comparison between 900 Global Zen U, a Rubicon UC3, and, a Hammer Purple Urethane and in your opinion how would you rate each balls from strong to weak. Would you say that the Hammer Purple Urethane is stronger then the 900 Global Zen U, and would you say that the 900 Global Zen U is stronger then the Rubicon UC3.
uc3 is stronger than the other two by a ton
Throw Purple Hammer vs Zen, please.
I can't
i ordered my first official hooking ball the 900 global burner pearl hope i did not make the wrong choice. would it be a good idea later on to buy a Urethane ball? is getting into league hard to do i really want to do something different never been on a league before
Eventually you’ll want a urethane ball for tournaments but not right away
@@LuisNapoles thanks for the great advice. good to know im trying to do as much research as i can. now my biggest problem is trying to find a coach in Ky near me i want to take lessons before i try to join league. when am ready i think i will buy the storm pitch black. the reason i went with the burner pearl is it might be one step up from tropical surge
How would the ZenU match up on wooden lanes?
Pretty much the same really depending on the volume
We need a Zen U vs Purple Hammer 😭😭😭😭. If only you could throw it
if only LOL
Would love to see this compared to the UC3
I need to drill one
Same here! I love my UC3 and would love to see how they rack and stack.
Lou, I just posted my three part series of my detailed comparison between the Zen U, Purple Hammer and Pitch Black. All balls have the same layout and same grit. This is a live test with no cuts and includes my on the spot live commentary and reactions. Please check out Videos #148-150 on my Channel if you have time. Hope you enjoy them!
I'll check them out!
Is that how you would play a flat pattern, and what type of ball would you use for a flat pattern
depends on the volume and the distance
@@LuisNapoles okay... can you provide example situations for flat patterns?
Thx
I dont care what anyone thinks. I throw my Purple Hammer at league and have bowled the best games of my life with it. I agree, throw what you need to for strikes.
agreed!
Quick Q here, do you aim at the arrows with your eyes or do you have a diff target like just passed the foul line?
I look past the arrows
Hey Luis, what's ur code for bowlersmart?
I dont have a code for bowlersmart
That bald head looks great bro
Why did you choose that layout on this ball?
thats my standard urethane layout
Link doesn't provide a discount
NAPOLES10 is only for Coolwick
Out of the box surface?
yup!
I am thinking about buying this urethane ball Would you recommend this Bowling ball to anybody
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There already has been a urethane ball that can do this even better imo. The UC3 does this and more.
thats not true urethane though!
@@LuisNapoles It’s more urethane than it’s not though. Just my opinion though
I think you're right, that a lower rev player will find this ball amazing. For me, with a higher rev rate and moderate speed, the Pitch Black has the consistency and shape that I'm looking for on a THS.
Keep in mind that I throw the PB on a 39' high volume pattern for senior league and 42' moderate volume for my other two leagues. The difference for me is around three boards with my feet but still throwing 13-9 at the arrows. Carry down isn't much of an issue as I am usually the lone lefty on the pair at any one time. Being a no thumb one hander, urethane gives me the consistency that a skid flip does not. The exception is my IQTS, and you know how I feel about that ball.
Great review. While I like the motion, it doesn't look much different than the shape I get from my PB. Obviously, I have a higher rev rate and can crank it much more. I'd love to see you throw this during league just to see it in competition and not by itself.
I can really appreciate this comment! I agree with ya 100%
This will be in my bag for nationals in Reno in June. 🔥
SAME!
Just curious, with this being urethane, are you wiping the ball between shots?
I wipe the ball off before every shot
I never threw urethane but I want to.
should def try at least 1!
Pitch black is my baby
nice!
Let's be honest, most of us aren't going to be touching urethane, at least not often. I think you're better off using the cool new reactive stuff (like right now the Fate), than risk some kind of issue with folks in league who have no idea how to bowl with carrydown.
I mean thats fair!
I really like that reaction !!
me too!
That's not your normal Sym layout. Why the difference?
for urethane balls this is my standard layout
6 pin, hit that 10 pin...
so good!
PISS DEM OFF
facts!
Not a real urethan but has additives. Real Urethan wouldn't have a finish like that and this ball will not last past 10-years.
hmmmmmm
What happened to your hair??
it fell off LOL