900 Global Ember Review

Well I just got her drilled today 9-4-2025 so I hope and pray she will do great tonight

Texas, United States

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 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.

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 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.

So far this ball has an extremely aggressive hook for me. I throw the rockstar early then transition to this ball after and can almost hold the same line with even more push down.

Alabama, United States

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

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

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

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!

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 the pearl counterpart to the Cove. Another pearl that is a great entry into 900 Global’s catalog, and is a step down from the Zen 25. The layout is pin up (4 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 1 7/8). With the same core as the Cove, the RB 82 pearl coverstock provides a stable and continuous ball motion and amazing continuation through the pins. When the Cove is not enough or digs into the lane a little too early, the Ember is an amazing compliment to the Cove and will not disappoint!

Unlike the Cove, the Ember is a great ball for the bag when the lanes fully go through transition. The Ember gives you a longer look down lane and a more angular ball shape down lane. This is a ball I am able to start with for my game, and I do not have to worry about this ball not making it back to the pocket. Great angular backend motion that comes off the spot with spark. Cove and Ember are ones to keep together in the bag, they work very well together.

900 Global Ember Ball Review Layout-5x4x1.5(VLS) Surface-Poweredge Polish RG-2.49 Differential-.044 The Ember features the new Magna AI core wrapped around the RB 82 Pearl coverstock.The Ember will be clean with a stronger backend. The Ember is a symmetrical core with a Pearl coverstock. I feel like the Ember will be a great transition piece when you need more length and a stronger backend motion. When the Coveis reading too early or doesn’t have enough backend the Ember will be the perfect option. The Cove and Ember were designed to compliment each other to give you a 1-2 punch. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1781944452525832?fs=e&fs=e

The 900 Global Ember gives me exactly what I need when the Cove starts to feel a little too smooth and I’m looking for something cleaner through the front with more pop downlane. Using the same Magna A.I. core, the Ember naturally complements the Cove, but with its pearl cover I get a sharper, more defined move off the friction that really opens up the lane. Compared to the Zen 25, the Ember feels quicker and more angular while still being controllable, and when I put it next to the Origin EX, it’s definitely weaker overall but far more versatile when the lanes start to transition. I’ve found myself pulling out the Ember late in blocks when I want to stay in the same zone but need a ball that clears the fronts and still drives through the pins. It’s the perfect step up in shape from the Cove and one of the cleanest, most confident looks in the current lineup.

900 Global has done a fantastic job developing its 800 Series line, featuring its fraternal twins, the Ember and the Cove. However, the Ember certainly has its own distinctive place in any down and in and straighter player’s arsenal. The winning combination of the Magna A.I. Core and RB-82 Pearl coverstock not only makes the Ember a perfect standalone choice for many THS bowlers, but it also makes a great complement to balls like its fraternal twin, the Cove, giving any straighter players that one-two punch they need to keep striking all night. So stop in to your local Strom VIP Pro Shop today and have your Ember drilled up for tonight’s league. The 900 Global Ember will certainly deliver! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

Introducing the 900 Global Ember, which utilizes the same all-new Magna A.I. Core as the Cove but differs in the choice of the cover. The RB 82 Pearl Reactive Coverstock has a more aggressive cover designed to give you stronger backend motion when you need it. I am slightly speed dominant, rev challenged 220-250ish, low tilt and high rotation. I drilled mine 40 x 4.5 x 20. My axis point is 4 3/8 over 1 3/8 up. I love this ball for medium to low oil volume conditions. This ball is clean but gives me pop off the backend. This is the perfect house shot league ball that I can stay right with in the game 3 of league. It really pairs nicely with the cove for nice one two punch. Check out my video at: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CCKm5j7pH/?mibextid=wwXIfr #StrikingWorldWide #sm2proshop

900 Global released a pair of complementary balls at the same time - the Cove and Ember. Both of the balls share the same Magna AI core, but the Ember is has the Reserve Blend 82 Pearl cover finished with Power Edge. I found the Ember to be pretty similar to the Zen 25, which means to me, I wouldn’t carry both the Ember and Zen 25 in the same bag unless they’re drilled very differently. All in all, the Cove and Ember will make a great 1-2 punch, starting with the Cove and moving to the Ember as the lanes break down. Layout: 4 1/2 x 4 x 2 1/2 My Specs - Speed - 16 mph, Rev Rate - 280. PAP 5 3/4 x 1/2 Up.

900 Global Ember Ball specs: All new Magna A.I. core with a new aggressive RB82 coverstock with a factory Power Edge surface. My Specs: Rev rate 420’s, ball speed 15.3 to 15.8 mph off the hand, axis tilt of 16 degrees and axis rotation of 70 degrees, PAP is 3 15/16th up 3/16th. Tested on Pro-lane surface on a 43ft medium volume house pattern and 37ft sport pattern. What is BURNING UP the lanes this fall for the new bowling season? Well,,, it is the new 900 Global Ember for the 800 series line. All the new 900 Global Ember is a new addition to the 800 series. The all new Magna A.I. core coupled with the RB82 pearl is a great match together. The Magna core reminds me of a futuristic hour glass with more of the mass at the top and bottom of the core. The cover is a weaker version of the Zen 25, and the core is a little more unstable in the front of the lane which stores more energy in the back end. I really enjoyed practicing with my Ember and comparing it to the Zen 25. A little weaker angle in the backend but had more overall length then the Zen 25. I drilled mine with a 5 x 3 x 4 layout knowing if I would use a shorter pin and lower back number it would hook earlier and a little too sharp for my game style. The Ember will be replacing my Optimum Idol Pearl in my tournament bags, which will consist of: Hustle Earth, LEVEL, long pin Rock Star, Ember, Ion Pro Solid, and Attention Star. Visit and check out your local Storm VIP Pro Shops to check out the current releases from 900 Global, Roto Grip, Storm and 3G Shoes. And ask them about any upcoming SPI Matchmaker LIVE! Events. #SquadRG #3GShoes #Coolwick #Bowlers’Supply #ABCNorthLanesAndLounge #VIseInserts

Very nice experienced bowler ball. The only thing is the mostly red color scheme as the pic shows is not really how the ball looks with a varied color scheme. Again, it's just a color preference and doesn't affect playability.