- Zero Space

First Impressions
The Aloha Zero is a classic polyester ball that hit the market in October 2013 and has since been a staple in the beginner and spare ball segment. The design features a smooth, high-gloss polished surface finished at 4000 grit Abralon. Inside the ball works a traditional pancake core, engineered for an extremely stable and predictable path. The specs on a 15 pound ball are a 2.690 RG and a 0.020 differential. This combination of a hard polyester shell and a weak core means the ball develops virtually no motion of its own and consistently minimizes friction on the lane surface.
Comparison Compared directly to other well-known spare balls such as the Brunswick Tzone or the Columbia 300 White Dot, the Aloha Zero shows nearly identical ball motion, characterized by maximum directional stability. Where a modern reactive ball like the Storm Phaze II is built to react massively in the backend and seek friction, the Aloha Zero slides across the oil and the dry parts of the lane without any appreciable hook. Even compared to entry-level balls with slight core potential, this ball stays noticeably calmer through the line. It falls into the category of pure plastic balls, where the cover material shuts down any transition in order to keep the focus on a straight ball path.
On the Lanes The Aloha Zero's primary job is precise spare shooting, especially on single pins left standing on the left or right side. For advanced players and pros it serves as an indispensable tool for completely neutralizing the effects of lane oil and guaranteeing a consistent line to the pocket or the corner pins. Beginners will find this model an affordable first ball for learning the fundamentals of the swing and the release without being distracted by unpredictable hooking motion. Thanks to the low friction, the ball should offer excellent straight-line travel even on difficult or heavily played patterns. In situations with extremely little oil in the heads, it can also be used if you have a very high rev rate, to control carry and avoid the over-reaction of reactive materials.