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addynyr

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Idol Cosmos review
« on: July 06, 2022, 01:09:45 PM »
Layout 4 ½ x 30
Surface – 4k fast

The new Idol Cosmos brings back the Ikon core with the Xtremetrax Pearl Coverstock.  The Cosmos is a nice step down from the Idol Helios which has the Xtremetrax Solid Coverstock.  At the new 4k fast finish,  the Cosmos tends to be a little more smoother then what you would typically see in a pearl ball.  Depending on the conditions you bowl on, this finish can be pretty beneficial for you.  If you prefer that more skid flip reaction, put some Storm Reacta Shine on it for a longer and more angular motion.

Test pattern: 2022 USBC Masters

When throwing the new Cosmos on the USBC Masters pattern, I saw a lot of midlane roll and continuation down lane.  The 4k fast finish didn’t make the ball sensitive to bowl the oil and the friction.   Even with the higher volume on this pattern,  the ball had no trouble continuing well through the pins.  Comparative to the Idol Helios, I saw slightly less midlane roll with more backend motion. The Cosmos allowed me to open the lane up more then the Helios due to the coverstock differences.  As the pattern broke down, the smoother 4k fast finish didn’t quite produce enough angle down the lane as my feet got into the 30 board range.  Putting polish on this ball would allow me to play more angle if preferred.  At the current box finish, the Cosmos would have more success on fresh to first transition on the lanes. 

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myers007

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Idol Cosmos review
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2022, 10:45:51 AM »
The Roto Grip Cosmos features the XtremeTrax Pearl Reactive, the Ikon core, and comes at 4000-grit out of box. This ball was strong out of the box, stronger than I was expecting. After a few games the Cosmos lane shined up and settled down some. Compared to the Helios, the Cosmos is a step down and will allow you to get the ball down the lane easier when the Helios is picking up too early. As the Helios becomes too much ball, the Cosmos will be the ball next out of your bag.  With the Cosmos being stronger and having a controllable shape, I think this ball will be good on many sport patterns along with being the first ball out the bag for most house shot leagues. The Cosmos is a great addition to the Idol line!

Tobias Myers
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Kyle.Johnson88

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Re: Idol Cosmos review
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2022, 04:56:35 PM »
Ball Specs:
Roto Grip Idol Cosmos
Coverstock: 4000-grit Xtreme Traxâ„¢ Pearl Reactive
Weight Block: Ikonâ„¢ Core (Symmetrical)
Color: Stardust Teal

Review:
The Idol line continues to pump out bangers! We loved the Xtreme cover found in the Idol Helios and so did many of our customers. Having a pearl version of this cover feels like cheating! We threw some polish on the cover to push that reaction further down lane and we are loving the shape We hope the timing of this release doesn’t keep people from trying our this ball because it really is something special. If you have purchased any of the Idol line of bowling balls then this is a must have. This is also a unique shape to put into your tournament bag. Great job SPI!

Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson
Roto Grip Pro Shop Staffers
joel@parklanes.net
kyle@parklanes.net
dean@frontierfuncenter.net
www.RotoGrip.com
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