900 Global Cove Bowling Ball

900 Global Cove Cover: 4000 Grit RB 85™ Hybrid Reactive Core: Magna™ + A.I. Core (Symmetrical) Color: Blue/Sand/Teal Review: 900 Global is really hitting the mark with their releases as of late and we are really excited for this 1-2 punch that was introduced at bowl expo this year in the Cove and its sibling Ember. We drilled this ball with our normal layout: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 5x4x2 (pin is above bridge). This is one of those bowling balls that is a home run for us. Hybrids tend to be that ball that just works on so many conditions and houses in the PNW region. The Cove seems to retain energy for days. It is literally as if the Xponent and the Origin had a baby. Overall it does hook less than the Origin and is smoother front to back similar to the Xponent. This is definitely a “benchmark” type bowling ball shape wise. If you are looking for something very strong and angular to start out when seeing heavy oil this probably isn’t the best option for you. If you are looking for a smooth and predictable shape that you can use for multiple games then this works great. The colors are definitely louder than some others on the shelf and we hope this release doesn’t get overlooked. Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson 900 Global Pro Shop Staffers joel@parklanes.net kyle@parklanes.net dean@frontierfuncenter.net www.900Global.com #GoGlobal

Ball Specs: Roto Grip Cove Cover 85 Blend Hybrid Reactive Magna A.I. Core (Symmetrical) Finish 4000 Abralon 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 Cove is one half of a two-part release in the Roto Grip line. The intent is to pair the Cove and Ember together to cover a wide range of lane conditions. The Cove has a unique color that is very nice to see on the shelf and rolling down the lane. The Cove has a 4000 finish that gives the ball an early roll but not too early. The shape is smooth and controllable, and the ball goes through the pins very well. The cover can be scuffed up easily to give even more grab on heavier oil. I have tried 2000 on mine and may leave it there due to my lower rev rate and to achieve a wider gap between it and the Ember. I feel the Cove will allow you to be aggressive on a fresh pattern while maintaining a predictable back-end motion. There are already a good number of my customers talking about buying the Cove and Ember as a set fall the fall leagues. If you are looking up the Cove on Storms site, try out the Ten Pin Toolkit to get a layout pattern recommendation. This is a very nice feature and the few bowlers I have plugged in as test subjects seem to match up with the information and data provided. Summary: The Cove has a new eye-catching color. This ball is smooth and predictable. we should see a good number of theses on the lanes in the fall. Glenn Wendel Sidewinders Pro Shop Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com

900 Global Cove Ball specs: All new Magna A.I. core with a new aggressive RB85 hybrid coverstock with a factory finish of 4000 grit. 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. The all-new 900 Global COVE is new from every aspect. Developed by the great minds at SPI, the COVE was engineered to add an aggressive hybrid to the already popular Global line up. Global’s signature single core density continues with the all new Magna A.I. core to deliver consistency down lane shot after shot from the fresh condition and through the breakdown. Geared towards the traditional house pattern lengths and volumes, the new RB 85 hybrid cover adds an aggressive cover above the other THS balls like the Rock Star and Equinox. For me, I drilled it 2 x 6 x 3, one of my favorite layouts I used for league play, and the ball performed well above my expectations after seeing the ball being used at Bowl Expo 2025. The consistency of the reaction was very impressive. Stronger reaction than my Rock Star and RST Hyperdrive Solid, but less angular than the Gremlin and Ember. The COVE won’t replace my Rock Star, but when the Rock Star is not quite enough strength in the backend, or when the Gremlin or Ember is too angular in the back end. A strong alternative benchmark ball over the Rock Star, iQ Tour series, or Phaze II. #SquadRG #3GShoes #ViseInserts #CoolWick #BowlersSupply #abcnorthlanesandlounge

The Cove is a great ball to start your night off with. I can really utilize the fresh with this ball from the start. Expect this ball to be a nice continuous motion in the backend and nothing to sharp off the back, very controllable. I find this working well around the fresh and into the transition phase. If you’re looking for something to throw on the fresh and can use during transition, this is one to have in the bag. Cove and Ember are ones to keep together in the bag, they work very well together.

The Cove is a hybrid that was missing in the 900 Global brand. It’s very versatile for multiple lane conditions. My layout is 4 3/4 x 4 1/8 x 4. The layout is pin down, which allows me to keep my angles closer to the pocket, and allowes me to start on the fresh conditions. The Cove is very predictable, drives through the pins great, and fits the gap in the 900 Global catalog! Definitely a great ball to start off with.

Orientation: Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 RPM Speed: 16-17 MPH PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO Pattern: High Volume THS VLS Layout: Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge) Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge) The new Cove surprised me. I was not expecting to like this ball, even though it looks great on the shelf. But I was very wrong. This ball is strong but not crazy strong and it revs up nicely and stays continuous. The hybrid cover makes sure it comes off the friction well and the continuous rev’ving motion really fits the eye. I’d be very comfortable throwing this ball on a lot of conditions. Fresh and for a good long time in the transition. I think eventually it would get a little slow but that’s when the Ember could come in. Don’t sleep on this Cove like I did, it’s a really good piece!

The 900 Global Cove is 900 Globals newest 800 series ball. The Cove features the Magna A.I. core wrapped in the RB 85 hybrid cover and finished at 4000. The Cove helps bridge the gap between the bigger symmetrical balls like the IDOL and balls like the !Q Tour and Ultimate Wrecker. The Cove is now available from any Storm VIP Pro Shop! Review Video: https://youtu.be/ShpUgjQaMN0?si=1H9xhYLWe5nFt4OT

The new 900 Global Cove features an all-new core design, the Manga A.I. core. The coverstock is the Reserve 85 Hybrid coverstock in blue/sand/teal to add shelf appeal. At 15 pounds the Cove has an RG of 2.49 and differential of .044. I drilled my Cove 5x5x2 which puts the pin above my bridge. The Cove’s cover helps it through the fronts. This ball really picks up in the middle of the lane and has a slow response time to friction. The backend motion is very even in an arcing motion. This ball is perfect for fresh conditions with medium volume and length. The ball motion allows me to play straighter angles and play closer to the friction without having the ball overreact. As the night went on and I had to continually chase the pattern left and open my angles a bit, that’s where this ball got out of its comfort zone and I started to leave weak corner pins. Luckily, Global 900 introduced the Ember to be the next ball out of my bag. The Cove will be a great ball for lower rev players who are looking for a very controllable but strong ball.

Rev Rate: 340 rpm Avg. Ball Speed: 14.5 mph PAP: 5 1/2" x 1/2" ↑ Layout: 4 x 4.5 x 4 The 900 Global Cove has been a great fit in my bag because of how dependable and smooth the motion is, no matter where I line up on the lane. The Magna A.I. core gives me a really steady roll, and paired with the RB85 Hybrid cover, it digs in just enough in the midlane without losing energy too early. What I like most is how continuous the motion is—it never feels lazy downlane and always drives through the pins with confidence. On medium to heavier oil, it’s the type of ball I can pull out first and trust to give me a true read, making it a reliable benchmark option that I keep coming back to. I opted to polish my Cove so that it fit as a ball down from the Ion Pro.

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