LANE CONDITION

Length:Multiple Patterns 

Volume: Varying Volumes

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

COMMENTS

Likes: Clean ball motion through the front with strong continuous motion through the pins without loss of downlane energy

I drilled the New Brunswick Soul with a 60 x 5.5x 40 layout. The Soul for me is a different motion than its predecessor in the ringer solid. Providing me with a cleaner motion through the front where the blue solid ringers tended to dig too early up front and lose too much energy too fast. I enjoy the ability with the soul to know that with my high rev rate the ball will not come off the spot too fast but will provide a strong continuous motion through the back part of the lane. This is to me is one of the balls strongest points. The new soul fits well into the Brunswick arsenal and for me is weaker than the Gold Rhino and earlier than the Brute. I see this ball fitting seeing a lot of time on the lanes in El Paso with the amount of friction there this year.

Greg Geering
Brunswick Regional Staff Member

**  "This review is my opinion and does not necessarily reflect that of the Brunswick Corporation."   


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LANE CONDITION

Length: multi patterns

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):both ths and sport


COMMENTS

Likes:
My brunswick soul and soul mate have the exact same lay out with 45X4X45. I've been looking forward to throwing these new pieces as I loved the ringer line and these will be replacing that line. The soul was very similar to the solid blue ringer to me it push through the heads so well and still gives me amazing backend with great continuation through the pins. My soul is definitely strong off the spot than the soul mate for me. I drilled the soul up last week and have already shot 4 games with 11 strikes a game. If you are looking for something with a lower price point that will give you the reaction of the high end stuff the is the ball for you

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LANE CONDITION

Length: 40 ft

Volume: 29 ml

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS


COMMENTS
Layout: Pin below fingers at 4.5" from PAP, hole next to thumb

Likes: The new Soul picks up where the Ringer left off.  I love that It's very easy to get to the midlane and just seems to read friction perfectly.  Nice strong finish without being skip/snap. I can usually play my preferred outside line with ease and confidence in the ball's ability to react where and how I need it.  Keeper!! 

Dislikes: After about 30 games I can't think of anything to criticize.


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BALL SPECS

Ball 1:

Pin Length: 4


Starting Top Weight: 2.8 oz


Ball Weight: 15 lbs 4 oz

Ball 2:

Pin Length: 3.5


Starting Top Weight: 2.6 oz


Ball Weight: 15 lbs 3 oz



DRILL PATTERNS


Ball 1: 60 x 5 x 75

Ball 2: 55 x 2.5 x 55


X Hole (if there is one): Small hole low on VAL in ball 1



BOWLER STYLE


Rev Rate: 375 rpms


Ball Speed:17.5 mph



PAP/Track: 4 3/4 over 3/4 up



SURFACE PREP


Grit:

Ball 1: 4000 Siaair


Ball 2: 1000 Siaair


Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Smooth and Sanded



LANE CONDITIONS


Lengths of patterns: 41 foot house shot, 32 foot Wolf, and 40 foot Bear



Volumes:  moderate



Type: house and sport




BALL REACTION


Length: Clean through the heads with a good predictable midlane read



Back End: Strong arc


Overall Hook: moderately strong on most patterns


Midlane Read: sure and strong


Breakpoint Shape: strong arc



COMMENTS


Likes: strength, angularity, and value


Dislikes: none


The Soul continues the Brunswick legacy of unmatched performance at the value price positions.  It continues in the footsteps of balls like the Ringer Solid that offered exceptional amounts of hook and hit for the price.  The Soul is a little longer and packs a stronger punch on the back end when compared to the Ringer Solid it replaces.  It really rounds the corner after seeing the friction and packs a big punch.  I have never experienced a stronger move down lane from a ball at this price point.  This ball flat out goes! The first ball I drilled was a good bit stronger than I expected so I decided to drill a second one with a tamer layout.  The second Soul rolls more like my beloved Ringer Solid providing a more controlled motion off of the friction.  This is the type of ball that many different styles will enjoy on a variety of conditions.  If you are looking for an affordable ball with high end performance check out the Soul.

Length: 42 ft and 32 ft

Volume: 21-25ml

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Both THS and Sport (PBA Wolf)

I drilled both this and the Black Soul with a RICO layout. I really wanted to compare these side by side and put a layout I don't typically use on them. I am extremely impressed with both bowling balls. The Black Soul Solid is becoming my go to ball for transition game 1 and into game 2 in league. I also had a good bit of success with it at our State Tournament. I was able to keep the back end motion in check without opening my angles up too much in the front of the lane whereas other people were finding themselves too far inside or trapped outside. The control this ball displays really amazes me. I find it fitting best in between my Mastermind Intellect and Melee Jab in my bag. It's a little earlier than the Jab but much cleaner than the Intellect. A great replacement for my Blue Ringer Solid.

Length:42ft



Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):House Shot


Likes: Control,Control, Control. Great entry level ball that matchs up well when the lanes start breaking down. When you start getting over/under this is a must have ball. It will not over react in the burn part and will make the turn when you pull it in the oil. Once again its an entry level ball. that means great price for a big bang ball.

Dislikes:NOPE!!!!