Roto Grip Idol Helios Bowling Ball

The Roto Grip Idol Helios is the latest addition to the Idol series that has been a favorite for a few years now. This edition has a new cover, Xtremetrax, which is earlier than the original magenta Idol cover, but still has plenty of shape down the lane which gives it a pretty unique reaction. I drilled mine 70x5x40 and on fresh conditions it's hard to beat. It's not as smooth front to back as my Zen Master and definitely wants me to play a little more angle up front. I'm able to keep moving left with it as long as the mids don't completely burn up and force me into something weaker and shinier. What I notice the most about this ball is the long continuation window. It just keeps going which greatly improves my carry percentage, rather than getting too forward and losing direction. Another versatile piece that can work for multiple styles!

This new ORANGE Idol has a familiar shape to it. Having loved the all the other idols in the series, I was hoping this ball was slot right in to that benchmark motion category out of the box...but, I was wrong about that. I actually wasn't a fan of the Helios out of the box. I changed surfaces a couple before I got the best potion out of putting Step 2 compound on it. Once I did that, I found the best motion for me. The ball rolls more like Idol did with some lane shine. Thats the motion that I loved most. While the new XtremeTrax surface, to me, seems a little cleaner than the original Idol, It doesn't boom down lane. Its more of a continuous/controlled motion that you would imagine from it. My layout was 4x5x2 Other balls getting a lot of play: Dark Code-4.5x4.25.3.75 UFO Alert-4.5x5x3.75 Altered Reality-4.25x5.25x2 Wolverine-4.25x5.25x2

Idol Helios 55 x 5 x 30 This is one of the most versatile balls I have drilled in a long time. Out of the box it is ideally used on fresh heavy oil, it digs through the oil and gives you a smooth predictable motion off the end of the pattern! The bowling centers I play in hook so much that this ball won't see much play out of the box, I smoothed mine up to 4000 and use it shiny. This ball is as clean as any pearl we make, retains plenty of energy, and gives me plenty of back end continuation without snapping! I have had alot of success with this ball already! Looking forward to using it in tournament play in 2022!

Roto Grip Idol Helios is honor scores in a box! Bowlers Info: RH tweener, PAP 4-1/2 x 7/8 up, 365 RPM, 17* of Axis tilt, 60* of Axis Rotation Ball Layout: 55 x 5 x 45 Finish: OOB The return of the very popular Idol comes in the bright orange Helios!! This ball, before was even released, was putting up honor scores including a 900! I drilled mine similar to my original Idol, pin up above bridge and left OOB. Compared to the original, this one is definitely cleaner, strong, with more of an arc than the original Idol. Earlier than the Phaze II so it fits between Zen Master and Phaze II. I will say the more oil shine that gets into the ball, the more I like the reaction. If you liked the original Idol, you'll like this one as a refresh. Honor scores are waiting for ya to grab!!! Chris Martinez Storm Amateur Staff www.stormbowling.com

Threw the Helios on a few conditions; 42' Scorpion and THS. On Scorpion I changed the surface to 500 to blend out the pattern more. I was very impressed with the shape I got out of it. It didn't sacrifice angle down lane and I was able to use it through some bouts of transition without the ball burning up. I can definitely see myself bringing this ball with me to more of those difficult oil patterns that are medium to long or on the higher volume side. This ball has plenty of strength. Compared to the original Idol it will be more overall; especially down lane.

After watching another Staffer throw the Roto Grip Idol Helios, I knew I had to get holes in mine ASAP! The Idol Helios is very aggressive and has been good for me on different lane patterns and playing different angles. Even with the lane shine currently on it the Helios is still going strong. I am very impressed with recovery strength I get from this ball when I miss right. Hands down one of the best balls I've had in terms of recovery. I did not have an original Idol, only the Idol Synergy, so I am not able to compare the Helios to the OG. However, I feel the Helios is very comparable to the Storm Axiom. Shape is very similar, fairly clean through the front on most conditions, and very responsive once it goes into the hook phase, but not snappy. For me the Helios is bit more aggressive overall compared to the Axiom and does recover a little stronger than the Axiom does. If you need/want a strong ball in your bag the Idol Helios is a great choice! I am tweener that tends to spin the ball a bit.

Ball Specs: Roto Grip Idol Helios Coverstock: 2000-grit Xtreme Trax™ Solid Reactive Weight Block: Ikon™ Core (Symmetrical) Color: Radiant Orange Review: This ball is getting a lot of hype with many honor scores, and a 900 coming even before the release date. We are expecting a lot of sales on this ball due to many factors, and yes, coloring being one of them. This ball looks amazing going down the lane with its vibrant orange. The idol line has been very successful and if you have not tried one yet this ball will definitely be a good starting point. The Idol line has produced some great all around pieces that really fit any style of bowler and they come out at a great price point too! This ball reminds be most of the original pink Idol for its shape and even solid color. Kyle & Joel Johnson Roto Grip Pro Shop Staffers joel@parklanes.net kyle@parklanes.net www.RotoGrip.com #SquadRG

The Idol is back and better than ever! Roto Grip introducing the Idol Helios. The Idol Helios has the same core that we all know and love but with an upgraded coverstock for todays modern oil conditions. With the new xtreme trax solid coverstock, the new Idol Helios has a very strong cover but don't let the strong cover fool you. I had such high hopes for this ball because the Idol is one of my favorite balls of all time. I love the shape I got out of it and it was one of the most versatile pieces I have in my bag. This new Idol Helios does not disappoint for one second. I found that with a lighter surface on the Helios, it is phenomenal! This ball is very versatile and I can go from playing far right to deep inside without losing pin carry or continuation. If I had to compare it to the original Idol, I find that this Idol Helios is slightly smoother on the backend than the original. This ball is going to be another staple in the bag and it should be in your's as well! Stop by your local Storm VIP Pro Shop and get one now!

(I have attached a link to the Helios Ball Review that I did on YouTube. Feel free to check it out!) Rev Rate: 375 Ball Speed: 15-16 mph PAP: 6 1/8 over, 5/8 up Layout: 60x5x30 The Idol Helios is another great ball in the Idol family from Roto Grip. Comparing it to the OG Idol, I found that the Helios had an earlier response in the front part of the lane as well as the friction. The Helios has a smoother overall roll than the OG, but has a stronger cover to where I had to be a couple of boards left to account for the extra bite it has. The Helios will be a great first out of the bag option for medium/heavy oil conditions. It will be a great addition to your arsenal.

I drilled my IDOL HELIOS up 5 x 25. I have thrown it at box finish which is 3000. The intent was to have a stronger cover symmetrical in my bag for longer (41-43') patterns that start to burn early and tend to go wet/dry in the track. I wanted to be able to just blend into the edge of the wet with this one. It also shows some characteristics of being a benchmark type ball for some styles that are lower rev/higher speed. I have thrown the HELIOS so far on a 42' 6:1 ratio/26 mils volume challenge pattern and also on a Kegel Beaten Path pattern which is 41' 5.8:1 ratio with slightly lower volume than the 42 foot pattern. I also have thrown it on house at both places I bowl league at. The HELIOS is a strong reaction but not as early as the original IDOL. The original picked up a couple of feet sooner for me. The HELIOS looked more like the IDOL PRO with a 2000 surface on it. To summarize, it looks like RG split the gap between the IDOL and the IDOL PRO and has done it very well. If you own all 3 of the solid versions of the IDOL to date, then you can see a lot of utility out of these 3 to start a tourney bag with. Thrown in a assym/stronger cover like a PROTON PHYSIX or REALITY and something a little smoother and longer like RST-X2, RUBICON UC2, or DARK CODE and you have a really good start to a versatile 5-6 ball tournament bag.

Hey everyone, I'm back with another ball review, and this time it's for the Roto Grip Idol Helios and in 15 pounds this ball is wrapped in the Xtreme Traction Solid Reactive Coverstock and comes 2000-grit polished with an RG of 2.49 and a Diff of .052. Layout for this ball is 4 3/8 X 4 7/8 X 1 1/4 I never had the chance to throw the OG Idol or the Idol Pearl so I kept my mind open to what this ball will do. In my testing I start out playing the track and I can see where I am having to force the ball to stay online, but as I move left and use the oil in the middle of the lane the ball is cleaner with better motion down lane. Now let's see what Roto Grip has to say about the all-new IDOL HELIOS On the inside you will find the low RG, higher differential symmetrical Ikon™ Core made famous in the original IDOL™. But on the outside, it's the coverstock of this ball that is going to help you outshine and outscore your competition. Our newest coverstock technology known as XtremeTrax™, features "chemically charged" nano particles which create the highest amount of responsiveness to friction we have ever seen from a nano particle material. But don't worry, the nano particles will still provide plenty of traction in oil before the "chemical charge" kicks in down lane to provide more change of direction than the original IDOL before it. BOWLER STYLE: RH - Power Stroker Rev Rate: 320 Ball Speed: 15-16 PAP: 4 7/8 right 5/8 up. #Storm #SquadRG #900Global #VISE #BowlersChoiceProShop #BabesAndBallsBowling #LogoInfusion #IAmBowling (coupon code HIRSCH 20% off at checkout) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVgKzdcnglpcCjAVFMBiVNg Brian Hirsch

Ball Specs: Roto Grip Idol Helios Coverstock: 2000-grit Xtreme Trax™ Solid Reactive Weight Block: Ikon™ Core (Symmetrical) Color: Radiant Orange Review: This ball is getting a lot of hype with many honor scores, and a 900 coming even before the release date. We are expecting a lot of sales on this ball due to many factors, and yes, coloring being one of them. This ball looks amazing going down the lane with its vibrant orange. The idol line has been very successful and if you have not tried one yet this ball will definitely be a good starting point. The Idol line has produced some great all around pieces that really fit any style of bowler and they come out at a great price point too! This ball reminds be most of the original pink Idol for its shape and even solid color. Kyle & Joel Johnson Roto Grip Pro Shop Staffers joel@parklanes.net kyle@parklanes.net www.RotoGrip.com #SquadRG

Idol Helios is the Og Idol on steroids. If you loved the Magenta Idol like I did then you'll love this one too. For me, the Helios is slightly stronger overall and has more shape down lane. It fits the same slot as the OG Idol and will be just as successful. I don't think it's a bad idea to have both Idols in the bag. Since the Helios has more shape, you can let it lane shine some and use it when the Magenta Idol is just a bit flat through the pins.

Idol Helios Cover: Xtreme Trax 2000 grit Abralon Finish Core: Ikon Core RG: 2.49 Dif. 0.052 The long-awaited new Idol is here. The new Idol Helios. I was a big fan of the original Idol. Just a few months ago I drilled up a new one I had gotten just before they were discontinued. The new Idol Helios is a keeper. I would say it is a bit strong and earlier than the original. It is very smooth and predictable. I will be honest and say this ball motion is what I was looking for in the Zen Master. Really wanted another solid in my bag to compliment the Phaze2. This Helios is that ball. I can move in, and the ball will finish strong has great continuation reads the mind lane well. The Helios gives me a few boards miss room as well. This will be a great ball for any style, and you can play various angles on the lane. The Helios is definitely a great addition to the Roto Grip Idol line.

Orientation: Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 RPM Speed: 16-17 MPH PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO Pattern: High Volume THS VLS Layout: Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge) The Idol Helios is a cleaner version of the OG Idol. The Helios is plenty strong but as a try to go across the lane it's surprising clean and generates a strong continuous backend. I've never had any Idol that creates this much angle to the pocket and carries this well. With the OG Idol, I felt it needed a lot of oil or I needed to throw it hard for it to be effective. The Helios is much more useable overall since it's not fighting the front as much. The Idol Helios is stronger than the Idol Pro and weaker than the OG Idol (in the front) and is the perfect update to the Idol line.

Who isn't excited when another ball in the Idol line comes out? This one is no exception, the Idol Helios! This ball is very close to the original Idol, with a solid cover stock that picks up in the mid lane. I especially like this ball to compliment my Phaze 2's, when you need a ball that is controllable and will get you to the pocket consistently. I feel like the Helios is slightly earlier and stronger than my Phaze 2, which may be because it is newer with a fresher cover. This ball is great in higher volumes of oil, and also very good when you have to move left and curve it. No matter where on the lane you use it, the Idol Helios will give you a predictable motion. Trevor Roberts 2016 PBA Southern Regional Rookie Of The Year Storm Products / Turbo 2n1 Grips / Bowlifi Staff Member Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 Speed: 16 PAP: 5 1/2 up 13/16

The Idol Helios is the latest release in the HP3 line, and looks to both replace and improve on the original Idol. The famed Ikon core is the same at a 2.49 RG and a .052 differential in 15 pounds, while the cover has been upgraded to the new XtremeTrax solid, which is an evolution of MicroTrax and increases traction, shape, and durability. The good news is that it accomplishes all of this, it's the same Idol shape and look on the lane, but a little sharper and with more longevity of reaction. It also doesn't seem to burn as much energy or straighten out on friction as much as the original Idol sometimes could, so for me, it IS actually an upgrade. It's at least as strong or stronger than the Axiom, Zen Master, and Phaze 2, and I think it's the sharpest one of the bunch, so if you're in need of a big strong symmetric ball that almost feels like a mild asym, take a look at the Helios, which already has a 900 series to its name!

The much anticipated Idol Helios is the newest to the Idol series. It brings back the original IKON Core and pairs with Xtreme Traction (XtremeTrax™) coverstock which makes this ball is a an Idol on steroids'. For me, this is going to be the first ball out of the bag on pretty much any pattern longer than 38 ft. This is ball picks up a roll pretty quick but still has a very strong backend reaction. It is very similar to the RST-X1, but a little less in the heads, but more backend.

The one everyone has been waiting for the brand new Idol Helios from Roto Grip! This new Idol features the XtremeTrax Solid Reactive Coverstock wrapped around the famous Ikon Core seen in the Idol Series! My Idol Helios is drilled 4 1/2 inches away with my normal Pin over my bridge layout and I am absolutely in love with this ball! With this new ball it will give you a nice controllable yet continuous motion on flatter patterns as well as house shots! Recently there has been many honor scores with this ball 300s, 800s and even an 900! I recently had 791 with this balk in league and this is a MUST HAVE IN YOUR BAG!!!!! Head over to your local Pro Shop snd get yours today!

ayout: 60 x 5.5" x 70 Box Surface The Idol Helios reminds me of a slightly stronger and a little smoother Original Idol but with more continuation. I went with the longer pin to PAP distance due to my more forward release and lower tilt. With the amount of higher friction lane surfaces I bowl on, my ball tends to read the front part of the lane sooner than desired. The 5.5" pin on this Helios does exactly what I expected. Cleaner through the front with a smoother and more continuous backend to bowl well on the fresh on my typical house shot and on medium to longer sport patterns. For this review, I have tried the Helios on both my Typical House Shot and the 42' PBA Scorpion Pattern. For the typical house shot, I was able to play more in the track area where the heavier oil is. This ball not only read the oil well but it blended the dry parts of the lane very well. What was also great about this ball was how well it continued even after I moved left with my feet (righty). I was able to use this for almost the full 3 games in my league which is almost unheard of considering my 450 Rev Rate. I am truly impressed with how this ball rolls and believe it will be great for a wide range of bowlers. On the Scorpion pattern, I saw a lot of control and continuation again when this pattern was fresh. I had a little bit of area left and right of my target but tended to leave 4 or 9 pins more often when missing left due to its continuation. Being an avid tournament player, I think that I would have this in my bag for a majority of tournaments. The smooth nature of the coverstock will all it to be more effective across many different lengths of oil. Certainly, feel free to add more surface on this ball for higher volumes of oil or if you want more overall hook. Adam Chase Storm Staff

Layout 5.5 x 4 x 1.5 Style – stroker Ball Speed – 14mph Condition – house pattern on older HPL surface Surface – box condition I'd had mixed results with the Idols in the past. I'm convinced my layout choice on the original one caused me issues and didn't allow the ball to perform as it should. The Idol Pearl, I'd drilled a couple of them with similar layouts and saw effective use after cracking the box surface on it. The new Idol Helios piqued my interest enough to give it a try. My initial thoughts are someone with my ball speed and rev rate I need oil in the heads. That shouldn't be a surprise looking at the ball. Not a huge fan of the bright orange color, but you know what ball it is going down the lane. There's no disputing that. Performance from the ball was as I thought. Playing the track / in the oil was the most effective use for me. Any shots that I gave away at the break point resulted in a flat 10 or a 2-8-10 combo. That's more of a result of my ball speed and rev rate. The ball just burned up and went forward. Those with a higher rev rates and ball speed should have no problems. When I executed correctly, the results were excellent. I know, hard to believe. Ball roll was tight, controllable, went through the pins well. Was able to use the ball all three games in a 5-person league. With the way lanes transition typically, that was a refreshing change. I'll be intrigued to see how the cover breaks in with additional games and eventually what the ball will do with some surface changes. If you were a fan of the previous Idols this will be one, you'll want to try out. Anyone in the market for a strong rolling benchmark type of reaction, again, you'll want to try this one.

The Ikon Core that was made famous in the original Idol, is now wrapped around the brand new XtremeTrax solid cover. XtermeTrax is a chemically charged nano particles which create the thought amount of responsiveness to friction. I was a huge fan of the original Idol and it was one of my favorite balls to throw on fresh longer patterns or patterns that had a lot of volume on them so when I got my hands on the Helios, I was super excited. I drilled my Idol Helios 4.5 x 4.5 x 4, which is also the same drilling I had in my original Idol and Zen Master. My first few impressions were WOW. This ball really picks up the lane a lot sooner but never stopped hooking in the back part of the lane. I found the Helios a lot like my Idol but the major difference is that my Idol needed a large weight hole close to the thumb to really get it started up and the Helios doesn't need the weight hole because the cover stock is that much earlier. This ball is really strong up front but also continues down lane. If you were a fan of the original Idol or if you were looking for a strong symmetrical ball, the Idol Helios is going to be a MUST have.