900 Global Ember Bowling Ball

The new 900 Global Ember features the same core as in the Cove, the Magna A.I. core but the Ember has the Reserve Blend 82 Pearl coverstock finished with PowerEdge. At 15 pounds the Ember has an RG of 2.49 and a differential of .044. I drilled my Ember the exact same way as the Cove…5x5x2 putting the pin above my bridge. The Ember is the perfect step down from the Cove. The Ember gets easy length through the front and even a lot of the midlane before it makes a strong continuous motion on the backend. Even with its strong backend motion, the Ember allows me to play further right towards the friction for longer periods of time compared to stronger pearl balls. The PowerEdge finish on the Ember makes this ball a little sensitive to the oil when I try to move deeper on the lane and open up my angles. I’m sure taking a 4000 abralon pad and just taking the high gloss off the ball would help alleviate this issue. If you are looking for a ball to bridge the gap between your stronger symmetrical solids and the weaker Hustles or Typhoon, this is the ball for you.

The Ember is one of the newest additions to the 800 series at 900 Global and it’s been impressive so far. If you’ve seen any of the marketing over the summer from 900 Global, they released a two-ball punch with the Cove and Ember and the results have been great. Both balls are symmetrical and the Ember is designed to provide more length and a quicker response time compared to the Cove. The Ember offers a pearl coverstock, an RG of 2.49, and a differential of .044. I’ve drilled one so far and really like it. I mapped it out as 5 x 5 x 2. This puts the pin above my ring finger and the CG is stacked. I haven’t touched the surface at all. It comes out of the box shiny and it’s rolled really well that way. It’s been a perfect ball to go to when my Hyper Drive and Ion Pro Solid are done working but before I need to get into the Hustle series. Because of the pearl coverstock and faster response time compared to the Cove, Phaze II, and Rock Star, I’ve had the most success using the Ember later in blocks and when I need to create more shape left-to-right. Go drill one!

Length: 41' Volume:Medium after league Type:THS Ball Speed 15.5 mph Medium Rev-rate 285-300 Playing the track: UP 10 :) COMMENTS Prepared for Anything! 900 Global latest 1-2 punch in the form of a Hybrid (RB89) and Pearl (RB85) covers wrapped on the new Magna A.I. Symmetric core will define your benchmark arsenal for the upcoming bowling season. My layouts are: Cove - pin down under bridge for control on the fresh Ember - Pin above ring for the strong backends and transition My Cove at 4000 was sluggish and more forward at box condition. A light buff with Power Edge provided the much needed power retention and allowed the cover to be more responsive at the breakpoint. This compared to my pin down Sublime is a similar shape with more length and usability in league. My Ember was next up after 1.5 games. 3 board move left to open up the fronts and watched the Power Edge polish push the to its happy spot. While ignoring some friction my layout still offer myself control at the breakpoint with continuation thru the pin deck. You basically get 4 balls out of this combo before of the versatility in cover adaption. This is possibly the easiest 2 ball arsenal choices I have ever had to start league. This a truly #Strikingworldwide moment for 900 Global. Visit your local VIP Proshop today

Layout: 4 1/2 x 4 x 2 Surface: Power Edge Rev Rate: 470 RPM Tilt: 13* The new Ember utilizes a new core and coverstock combination to give a low rg and medium differential angular motion that has not in the 900 Global lineup since the Xponent Pearl. The Ember gives a strong backend motion that the Xponent Pearl did not give. The Magna AI Core is used here which is also used in the brand-new Cove to give an earlier type look on medium oil conditions. The brand-new RB 82 Pearl coverstock is weaker than both the Zen 25 and Cove covers respectively as well to give that more angular motion down lane. On my typical 44ft house shot, I saw a lot of length on the fresh. The Power Edge finish in my opinion makes this Ember a little too clean for my personal usability. When a first tried this ball out, I saw a lot of length and responsiveness to friction. Not ideal for the fresh because it gave too much length and angularity to control enough of the friction. After I tried the Cove and broke the lanes down, the Ember saw the lane significantly better. Less oil in the front of the lane and a drier backend got the Ember to slow down in the right part of the lane in order to get to the pocket consistently. As I moved further inside with my feet, the left to right motion gave me more ability to use it. On 44ft, however, I still found a little too much length if I did not get it to the friction soon enough. Removing a little bit of the power edge with a 2000 abralon pad gave me more consistent motion overall. I was still able to see enough angular motion while getting the ball to read the lane early enough. Compared to the Zen 25, I saw more length with a similar angular motion with the Ember. I can see the Ember as a nice step down from the Zen 25 when angular motion is still needed. Compared to the Cove, I saw about 3 feet more of length with a lot more down lane hook as expected. I recommend this ball as a step down from the Zen 25 where angular motion is needed as well as a cleaner version of the new Cove. This ball will also be a great transition ball for medium length and/or medium volume house or sport patterns. The versatility of the coverstock with different surface preps will give this one a wide ability of usage for many styles. Adam Chase Storm Staff

Ember, along with Cove, adds a whole new dimension to the SPI lineup! I personally have really missed a mid-diff symmetrical option for those medium house shots and older lane surfaces where the big stuff just doesn't store enough energy. The Ember, with it's pearl coverstock, creates length a ton of downlane continuation. This ball, even though i would characterize it as skid-flip, is relatively smooth and doesn't mind straighter angles. This ball fills a much-needed gap for me, along with the Cove, and they are both gonna round out my league bag nicely! You don't wanna miss this dual release! The perfect 1-2 punch. -Chase Valenzuela

LANE CONDITION Length:43 Volume: Med-High Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS COMMENTS Core: Magna A.I. Core Coverstock: Reserve Blend 82 Pearl Finish: PowerEdge RG: 2.49 (15lb) Differential: 0.044 (15lb) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 12-13 mph Rev Rate: 315 Axis Tilt: 14° Axis Rotation: 74° PAP: 5 1/8 R 7/8 Up Ball Layout: Pin Over Bridge 5 1/4 X 5 X 1 1/4 VLS 900 Global added a cleaner ball to their 800 Series to complement their release of the cove. The Ember uses the same new Magma AI core but wrapped with a Pearl Cover called RB 82. The Ember is a cleaner option vs the last shiny ball in the 800 line, the Zen 25. I tested the Ember for the first time in league. I've been hunting for a clean responsive ball to use game three when I really need to get in and cover boards. I took it out game three and anticipating it hooking more down-lane, I adjusted a couple left of where I had been throwing my gremlin. The ball is definitely responsive, it hit the same spot my gremlin had rolled off of and stood up pretty quick. Unfortunately it happened a few feet earlier on the lane than I'd hoped and it felt like it got forward a little too quick so it ended up in a similar spot to where my gremlin had been, but it felt like it got kind of lopey in the back end on the lane. I managed to use it the rest of the game by manipulating it a bit with my hand, using more side rotation to get it to clear the front and while I managed a decent game I felt like I was right on the precipice of the ball not getting through the pins even with my hand position changes. I later tested the ember on a fresher shot, experimenting with it up against the cove. It actually felt like it was a couple boards less for me, which made me get closer to the friction but it really took away my area there because if it leaked right a little too soon it would over-read. In retrospect if I had anticipated what I saw I would definitely have drilled a little bigger pin buffer. I feel like people with ball speed more in the medium and high range will see this ball closer to it's design intent. The high-friction front panels and lack of ball speed hurt me too much in my home center. See my full video review at: https://youtu.be/BcsSweFpMsA?si=sO34m2I61GRzurtZ Lonnie Pemberton Storm Pro Shop Staff Vise Pro Shop Staff Revolutions Pro Shop Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@Revstormaz

I drilled up my EMBER with a 5 x 4 x 2 which is a standard layout for me on smoother pieces. I left it box finish (PG) to start for a reference point. I compared it to my, COVE, SUBLIME FOCUS, and ZEN25 on a couple of conditions. The EMBER to me was cleaner than my FOCUS and COVE and very close to my ZEN25. One thing I did notice was my EMBER was sharp at the breakpoint. I would suggest that if you drill this and have a ZEN25, to maybe do one of them at pin under or a much weaker lay out to get some separation between the two. They are very close to one another and can complement if you are strategic with your layout and/or surface. I am using my ZEN25 now with surface to get it earlier than the EMBER so I can ball down to the EMBER when the ZEN25 is too much ball. Do not be afraid to think these things thru and plan accordingly. Both balls can be in your bag if you space them out correctly.

Cover: RB 82 Pearl Reactive Core: Magna A.I. RG: 2.49 RG. Diff.: 0.044 Finish: Power Edge 900 Global’s new Ember is a Pearl Symmetrical piece that is good for Medium Volume patterns. PAP is 5 5/16 R 1 3/16 Up. Rev Rate: 400. Speed: 16.5. Drilled this piece with the Pin up between the fingers and CG kicked out 1” from the palm. I threw this piece on a left over house pattern. Out of Box ball motion clean through the fronts with a smooth motion on the backend. I compared this to the Sublime Focus & Zen 25. Sublime Focus was 3-3 right of the Ember. Zen 25 was 2-2 right of the Ember. This piece fits between the Cove and Sublime Focus. This piece will be good for all types of styles. Check Out the Ball motion Video on my YouTube Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ag2fkbdm4/

I drilled the new 900 Global Cove to match with its bigger brother the Cove. The ember has the pin above my bridge and the CG in the palm. This gives me a more controlled motion overall. My initial thoughts after throwing this ball are its Super Clean! This ball is definitely meant for the burn. If you are bowling leagues, i definitely recommend purchasing a cove and an ember to have the best 1-2 punch. Once the cove starts to burn up, the ember will pick up where it left off and keep you striking. 10/10 from me!

The 900 Global Ember is 900 Globals newest 800 series ball. The Ember features the Magna A.I. core wrapped in the RB 82 pearl cover and finished with power edge polish. The Ember helps bridge the gap between the bigger symmetrical balls and balls like the Hyroad and Hustles. The Ember is now available from any Storm VIP Pro Shop! Review Video: https://youtu.be/acEOozv5eqQ?si=UCtOkOfpB-j7tiLS

900 Global Ember & Cove – SPI’s Latest Additions Deliver Versatility and Precision The 900 Global Ember and Cove are the newest additions to the SPI family, and both bring unique motion characteristics that fill key gaps in any competitive arsenal. I drilled both at 4.5 x 3, and despite sharing a layout, they each offer distinctly different shapes that I was looking to add to my bag. ? Cove – RB 85 Hybrid Coverstock The Cove fits perfectly between benchmark pieces like the Optimum Idol, Phaze II, and IQ Tour. It’s an ideal choice for fresh conditions or that early transition period when the lanes start to change. The RB 85 Hybrid cover gives it a smooth yet responsive motion, making it a versatile first-ball option. ? Ember – Bridging Control and Backend The Ember fills the gap between my IQ Tour AI and Road Warrior. It’s a bit cleaner than the IQ Tour AI through the fronts, but with more defined shape down lane, offering great control without sacrificing backend pop. Bottom Line:
Both the Ember and Cove are going to be staples in the bags of serious tournament players or league bowlers looking for performance on both fresh oil and during transition. Whether you're building a new 6-ball arsenal or just need that next piece to round things out, these two are worth a look.

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Type: Lakes Bowl House Shot BALL: 900 Global Cove Coverstock: RB 82 Pearl Coverstock Core: : Magna A.I. Core Finish: Power Edge RG: 2.50 (14 Pounds) Differential: 0.043 (14 Pounds) MB/PSA: NA (14 Pounds) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 14-15 mph Rev Rate: 220 PAP: 5 7/16 Right 1/8 Down Ball Layout: 50×4½×50 Ember is the second release and part of the 1-2 punch from 900 Global. The Ember takes over and shines when the Cove burns up. The Ember has Power Edge which has become a proven polish in the industry. These balls are in the middle of the back / benchmark space in the bag and I do see where you can carry both in the bag. When the Cove burned up in the track the Ember still floated in the fronts and kept the same shape with energy into the pins. Both Cove and Ember will be seen thrown alot with this upcoming league and tournament season. Thanks for reading, watching, and if you like this or any of the jerseys in my videos just head over to www.IAmBowling.com and use HIRSCH at checkout for 20% off your order. This ball is available on 8/15/25 at PinPoint Pro Shop inside Lakes Bowl in Round Lake, IL or your local STORM VIP Pro Shop #Storm #SquadRG #GoGlobal #Turbo #DrivenToBowl #PinPointProShop #3GShoes #stormbowling #iambowling #sheridanlanes #Castlelanes #LakesBowl #900global #MasenHirschBowling #teamshimmy #USBC #KenoshaYouthBowling #MatchMakerLive Check out my full ball reaction video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@onefrombills

LANE CONDITION Length:43 Volume: Med-High Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS COMMENTS Core: Magna A.I. Core Coverstock: Reserve Blend 85 Hybrid Finish: 4000 Grit Abralon RG: 2.49 (15lb) Differential: 0.044 (15lb) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 12-13 mph Rev Rate: 315 Axis Tilt: 14° Axis Rotation: 74° PAP: 5 1/8 R 7/8 Up Ball Layout: Pin Over bridge 5 X 4 X 3 VLS 900 Global has released some new equipment in their 900 line. The new hybrid ball is called the Cove. It features a smaller core than you saw in the zen line. The drop in differential is complimented by a new RB85 cover that features a rapid oil absorption rate. This gives you an incredibly consistant mid-lane read with great continuation. I tested the cover for the first time in league. I figured with it's mid differential I would have to square it up a bit more. I gotta tell you this cover gives you more than you'd expect given the core numbers. I was at least as far left as I was accustomed to playing with my Zen 25. The shape is definitely mid-laney and smooth. It really reminds me of the XPonent in the mid-lane. If there was anything the X-ponent suffered from it was that is saw the mids so hard it stuggled to finish when covering boards. The Cove corrects that and as a result is one of my new favorite pieces. I honestly didn't go into the ball with high expectations but I think this ball is gonna be a surprise for a lot of bowlers. It looked great first game out. I did change out of it just because I had other balls I wanted to test that night, but another look at it the next day revealed that it was still in play at the end of the league session. It also seems to respond well to hand position changes so it's pretty versatile. This ball should be a fantastic tournament piece but it is great on the house shot too. I feel like this is one of those balls that might fit different parts of the bag for different people but that will be useful for everyone.

Ball Specs: Roto Grip Ember Cover 82 Blend Pearl Reactive Magna A.I. Core (Symmetrical) Finish Power Edge Layout 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 Pin Buffer Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed at release 17 Review: The Ember is one piece of a two-part release in the Roto Grip line. The intent is to pair the Ember and Cove together to cover a wide range of lane conditions. The Ember is a good-looking medium ball that reads the lane early enough to not over skid and has a nice move off the spot. I would not say it is angular but very continuous and forgiving. I feel the Ember would be best suited as the lanes transition and beyond. I was able to stay with this ball for a good while in practice as the lanes started getting carry down then drying up in the front part of the pattern. I have not altered the surface on this ball because I like what I see at the factory finish. There are already a good number of my customers talking about getting the Cove and Ember as a set fall the fall leagues. The Ember should be able to handle a good amount of oil patterns, and I feel this ball will show up on tour quite a bit. If you are looking up the Ember on Storms site, try out the Ten Pin Toolkit to get a layout pattern recommendation. This is a very cool feature and from what I have seen it seems to be accurate. Summary: The Ember should be a very versatile ball. This ball reads the pattern at the right time and has good back end. The Ember could be very popular on tour and on local tournament shots. Glenn Wendel Sidewinders Pro Shop Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com

The Ember is a great compliment to the Cove. While it is still relatively smooth going down the backend is definitely a touch stronger. I was able to move in a couple boards and keep my same breakpoint down lane. The ball handled very well and wasn’t too strong for me. I was also able to throw it after a full league night had bowled and was able to move another 5 boards left and still get it to recover.