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Idol Helios
« on: November 05, 2021, 03:54:10 PM »
The Idol continues with the Roto Grip Idol Helios! This ball uses the same low RG symmetric Ikon core as the previous Idol balls but introduces the XtremeTrax coverstock. The Roto Grip R&D team used a lot of chemistry to create the XtremeTrax Solid Reactive Coverstock that surrounds this ball. The core and cover combination found on the Idol Helios digs into heavy oil while also creating more angle as well as shape down lane.

Color: Radiant Orange
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Core: Ikon Symmetrical (14#-16#)
Coverstock: XtremeTrax Solid Reactive
Finish: 2000-grit Abralon
RG: 2.49 (for 15# ball)
Differential: 0.052 (for 15# ball)
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium/Heavy-Heavy
Hook Potential: Medium to High
Length: Middle

 

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Re: Idol Helios
« Reply #46 on: March 15, 2022, 07:39:43 AM »
Helios continues the great Idol line of balls from Roto Grip. This one reacts closest to the original for me with a similar motion but a little stronger and more continuous in the backend. If you're a fan of the Idol series don't wait to add this one to your bag.


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Re: Idol Helios
« Reply #47 on: March 15, 2022, 10:38:11 PM »
LANE CONDITION

Length:42ft

Volume:24ml

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS


COMMENTS

Likes:stronger Idol cover

Dislikes:ball gets dirty easy


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The Idol Helios is the newest ball from the Idol line. I was a big fan of the original Idol and the Idol Synergy so I knew I had to drill one. Since it's more of a early out of the bag type of ball we decided to lay it out with a 4x4x2 so that the ball would give me a strong but predictable reaction. My first shots were on a fresh 42ft house shot. The Idol Helios cover wanted to dig in as soon as it hit the friction but the ball didn't seem to over react on the back end of the lane. What I really like about the Helios compared to the original Idol is that the Helios doesn't seem to sail through the midlane and miss the break point, it sees the midlane and has smooth continuous backend. Keeping the cover at a dull finish is a must for heavier oil but can be shined for lanes that have less units of oil in the front. I consider this my benchmark ball out of my bag on almost any pattern.

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Re: Idol Helios
« Reply #48 on: March 18, 2022, 11:23:25 AM »
Roto Grip Idol Helios

Ikon Core

XtremeTrax Solid Cover

The Helios is the newest addition the Roto Grip's extremely popular Idol line.

Same core as the other Idol's but a big change with the new XtremeTrax cover. XtremeTrax has chemically charged nano particle.

When I here nano, I assume a strong, smooth motion. Big difference here. The Helios goes much further down lane (before making its move) than I expected. It easier is longer and more angular than any of the other Idols have been for me.

The Helios gets me downlane on medium oil and take a strong, sweeping motion at the breakpoint.

For me, it is a small step down from my Roto Grip RST-X1.

The Helios also responds to cover changes. I polished mine to see a sharper reaction, without losing overall strength.

Another great ball with the IDOL name....and oh yeah, it has been the ball used in the last 2 usbc sanctioned 900 series (which is crazy)!!