Stefanie Johnson Jun 23, 2022
Hey yall.... Stefanie Johnson here.... I was always a fan of the Idol line and this one did not disappoint. I would put it between my Idol and Idol Pearl as far as reaction. It is super clean through the front part of the lane with a continuous motion through the pins. Nothing too sharp off the spot. Mine is currently drilled pin above my ring finger, pretty basic drilling. I have used it mostly on medium patterns with low to medium volume (22-26 mils). Great piece!
United States
Tobias Myers Jun 24, 2022
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 to 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
#RotoGrip
United States
The Idol Cosmos is the newest addition to the HP3 line of balls. This ball comes that 4000 abralon. With this OOB surface I found that this would be a great ball for something that would be around game 2 or 3 of league. This ball gave me a great controllable shape on patterns that aren't too broke down. Similar to the Idol Helios this ball will give you a arcing move on the backend allowing for great control from multiple angles. This will be a great ball on multiple patterns and the surface will be great to play with depending on the conditions
Alex Thomes
#StormNation #SquadRG #StrikingWorldwide #Driven2Bowl
United States
It's cleaner than the Helios and sharper off the spot. A good one two punch. It's not as sharp off the spot as my UC2 and maybe not as continuous BUT that's not to say that Cosmos is not quite continuous. Real good ball that should be around for quite a while.
IL, United States
Timothy Lindley Jul 18, 2022
A real good compliment to my Helios. I plow a furrow with the Helios then send in the Cosmos right behind it
United States
Patrick D. (Storm Staff) Jul 1, 2022
Idol Cosmos is a good piece for Medium Oil Patterns. Compared to the Idol Helios, the Cosmos has more length with a smooth continuous Backend motion. Good piece to go with when the front part of the lane goes away or when the lanes get over/under reaction with other pieces. Compared to the 900 Global Zen, Cosmos is a few boards more all around.
United States
Stanley Waite Jul 1, 2022
Idol Cosmos - Ball Specs
Cover Stock: Extreme Trax Pearl Reactive
Finish: 4000 Grit
Core: IKON Core
Layout: 65 x 5 x 35
RG: 2.49
Differential: 0.052
Review
The Idol Cosmos is the newest pearl ball in Roto Grip Idol line. The Cosmos has the fan favorite Ikon Core with the Extreme Trax pearl reactive cover stock. That combination of cover and core make it great one two punch with Idol Helios. For me the Cosmos is a great replacement for the Storm Phaze 4 Pearl. The Cosmos is clean through the fronts but reads the midlane sooner than most pearls with a strong motion on the backend. This ball is very versatile. I was able to stand to the right and left of the track area without losing any hitting power. I tested this ball on a 42 feet typical house pattern. This is a great ball for levels of bowlers. Order one from your local pro shop today! My ball review videos are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite.
Stanley Waite
900 Global Staff Member
Dover, DE
United States
The Idol Cosmos will be a ball I throw for a long time. I can’t get it out of my hands ever since drilling it last week. In my ball review I compare it to the Wolverine, and I have the Idol Cosmos a little bit weaker overall and cleaner through the fronts. It’s going to be a great compliment for those that still love throwing the Wolverine. The Hustle Camo is even weaker than the Idol Cosmos, but I can see those three balls being used consecutively later in a block or on a house shot that hooks quite a bit. Don’t be afraid to polish this ball if you need a little more length out of it. I think it will be a great choice for you either sanded or polished.
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
United States
The ever so popular Idol line has been a hit since Roto Grip announced the original Idol in the HP3 line. This Ikon core ball is wrapped around the XtremeTrax pearl cover. This ball has a 4000 grit box finish. I drilled mine 5.5 x 5 x 3 and I will be comparing it to the ever so popular 900 Global Zen and my Idol Helios. Now my first few shots with this ball I actually had it very similar to my Zen. They kind of made the same shape and picked up the lane in similar parts. I feel like it revs up quick in the mid lane and makes a smooth motion towards the pocket. Now I normally hit my Zen with 2000 so if it was shinny I bet I would see more of difference in shapes. Now compared to my Helios the Cosmos is a little cleaner but the motions are similar. I can see myself using the Cosmos right after my Helios. It controls the mid lane really well and doesn’t over react in the dry.
United States
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.
Adam Chase
Storm Staff
United States
The latest Idol (Cosmos) is a pearlized version finished at 4000 grit. Much cleaner than the Helios yet smoother than the original Idol Pearl; in part due to the coverstock finish. The ball reads the mid's very well although not as strong as you would see with the Helios. The Cosmos will be a great step down from the Helios or an initial ball if your looking for a reaction that is cleaner yet still smooth. If you're looking for more angle and a more skid snap reaction add some shine to it to open up your angles and get deeper on the lane.
United States
Chase Valenzuela Jul 11, 2022
The Idol Cosmos is the newest pearlized Idol to hit the market. XtremeTrax Pearl is the strongest pearl coverstock on an Idol to date. This ball is a great compliment to the Idol Helios, its cleaner and sharper. The Idol Cosmos is a great ball for when the lanes start hooking. The strong coverstock formula allows this ball to go across the pattern and still make the corner. Go to your local pro shop and pick one up today!
YouTube Channel: Millennium Bowling Supply
-Chase Valenzuela
United States
Anthony Wiegand Jul 12, 2022
The idol line continues to come out with the best balls in any line. We all liked the xtreme cover that was on the idol helios. So it only made sense for roto grip to come out with a pearl version with the xtreme cover. This idol cosmos comes at 4000 grit not like your typical shinny ball coming from utah. If this ball hooks too soon for you, you could hit the ball with a 1500 grit abralon pad and polish it to get it back to storms original. For you more speed dominant players this ball should be money for you guys at the 4000 grit abralon, with the pearl cover.
United States
Another Idol, another homerun. Roto Grip introduces the second Idol coming back into the Idol Series, the Idol Cosmos. This ball has the Xtreme Trax Pearl Reactive Coverstock wrapped around the Idol core we have all come to love. What's special about this ball is that it is not your typical skip-flip pearl. The Xtreme Trax Pearl coverstock maes this idol have a more rounder and smooth shape throughout the lane.
This is huge for the Roto Grip line and for more advanced bowlers that are looking for a stronger pearl but not something that's going to get down the lane and go sideways. This ball is going to come into play on wet-dry house shot conditions and for the flatter patterns that players see on the regional and national PBA Tour's.
Predictability, reliability, Idol Cosmos. Get yours now at your local Storm VIP Pro Shop.
United States
Kevin Duncan Jul 17, 2022
Roto Grip Idol Cosmos
Layout: 5 x 4 x 2
Rev Rate: 325 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotation
Testing information: 40 foot THS (medium to light volume)
Bowling Center: Fulton Bowling Center
Kegel Machine – Brunswick Anvilane
The Roto Grip Idol Cosmos pairs the Xtreme Trax pearl coverstock with the proven IKON core. The Idol Cosmos makes a statement – on the lane and on the shelf. I like the green color of the coverstock. The ball just looks like it will perform well. During testing, I definitely got an Idol Pearl vibe. I would say it may be a touch stronger than the its pearl predecessor but similar in ball motion. When tested against the newly released Storm Infinite Physix, the Idol Cosmos was cleaner through the front part of the lane and retained more energy for a more defined hook motion down lane. The Idol Cosmos is going to be a good one folks. If you are missing your Idol Pearl, this is an option for you.
Visit your local Storm VIP Pro Shop!
#Stormnation
#SquadRG
United States
The Idol Cosmos is the pearl counterpart to it's predecessor the Idol Helios. For me, it's not the usual "way longer, way sharper" shape that you expect out of any pearl version of a ball. The Cosmos is definitely clean up front, but is exceptionally smooth down lane, never giving me the hockey stick motion or anything unpredictable. It's extremely good at controlling the pocket when the lanes start to transition. I went pin up with mine (4.5x30), and I couldn't be happier with what I see. It stands up in the mids decisively and kind of calmly and predictably makes the left turn. I'm usually not a huge fan of pearls, I can truly say this is an exception.
United States
Core: Ikon
Coverstock: XtremeTrax Pearl
Finish: 4000
RG: 2.49
Differential: 0.052
ME:
Right-Handed Tweener
Speed: 12-13 mph
Rev Rate: 315
PAP: 4 7/8 Right 3/8 Up
Ball Layout: Pin Up 5 3/4 Pin to Pap 1 inch pin buffer
With all the honor scores that the Idol Helios racked up, and my own success with the ball I couldn't wait to get my hands on a pearl version. I wasn't disappointed when Roto Grip releases the Idol Cosmos with the same Ikon-ic core shape and the XTREMETRAX™ Pearl Cover.
What was already an incredibly continuous ball motion is further enhanced with the additional length provided by the pearl additive. The cosmos provides an ideal transition piece from the Helios and makes it easier to get the same reaction when the heads go.
I tested the Cosmos on the high volume 43 foot house pattern at my home center. The cleaner cover did play a little more friendly closer to the friction. While there's lots of volume there is plenty of shape to this high ratio pattern. The helios is so dynamic I definitely preferred playing the hold to playing the friction. That being said I definitely prefer the Cosmos after a game or so, when the hook spot has had more time to develop. It is useful with straighter angles out of box, but where this ball really shines (pun intended) is when you polish it up and open your angles with it. It's makes a great, quick move that generates great angle through the pins when you have to get steeper through the front of the lane.
United States
The newest addition to the idol line the idol cosmos. This ball comes in 4k fast and for a pear is very clean down lane i drilled mine with the layout of 40 x 3 x 60. My goal was to get this ball to stand up faster with my loft and still continue off the spot. Compared to my helios this ball will allow you to move left when doesn't make it back.
United States
Roto Grip Rick Aug 10, 2022
Roto Grip Idol Cosmos
Layout: 60 x 1 1⁄2 x 60
Finish: 4k FAST
Lane types and pattern types: HPL lane panels with 48ft THS pattern and SPL panels with 46ft
THS.
I decided to drill the IDOL Cosmos with one of my favorite THS killer layouts. I bowled in 2
different centers with vastly different lane surfaces and overall length and volume of the THS.
So, while my main ball out of the bag to start has been the Roto Grip HYPED Hybrid for about 9
months now, I was missing that later motion but not super flippy like a Hyped Pearl or even an
Electrify Pearl. Normally, as the night of league matches goes on, The Hyped Hybrid is very
clean and carries a TON, it actually is still at 1500 grit polished and I am determined to leave it
that way, because if it is not broke, don’t fix it, but as the matches progress, I would find I would
need to have a smidge longer length before it would start to make any direction changes, I tried
an Idol Pearl, 2 Hyped Pearls, (2 in P2P and a 6 in P2P) in 1500 grit polished and 4K Fast and
even my own rendition of 4K FAST with finishing it with a 5000 grit pad, nothing seemed to get
me over that mid match hump, until the Roto Grip Cosmos came along. Was able to project
outside where the other lefties were playing, was able to open up the angles and even close
down the angles and play relatively straight with the Cosmos.
United States
The new Idol Cosmos from Roto Grip features the XtremeTrax Pearl Reactive coverstock wrapped around the Ikon Core!
My Idol Cosmos is drilled pin over my bridge and allows me to have a Pearl ball in my bag that is smoother off the spot during transition! The core in the Cosmos has always been a stronger core and with the 4000 surface on the surface allows it to be more controllable when a Zen, Wolverine Dark Moss, UC2 are to quick off the spot!
Head over to your Local Pro Shop and get yours today!
United States
This ball is very very predictable and one that will be in my tournament bag for a long time to come!
United States
KeShaun Johnson Sep 7, 2022
Ball came as expected, no blemishes or anything! Came in the weight I purchased & all! Very excellent service.
IL, United States
The new Idol Cosmos features the same successful Ikon core and wraps it in the Xtreme Trax pearl coverstock. The Idol line which has been hugely popular and successful, has another winner with the Cosmos. This ball comes finished at 4K fast (4000 grit abralon) and can be easily adjusted to fit the bowler’s needs. Out of the box, the Cosmos’ pearl coverstock allows it to be clean thru even the most burnt heads and the Ikon core provides the consistent smooth backend that has been a trademark of this line. The Cosmos has one of the smoothest backend reactions I have seen out of a pearlized ball. This ball is a great compliment to the Idol Helios. For me the Cosmos is about 4 to 5 boards of less hook than the Helios. It is a great benchmark ball and is also good on the typical wet/dry house patterns.
United States
Mike LeViner Aug 23, 2022
Layout: 45 x 4 ½ x 45
The Idol Cosmos, despite it having a pearl coverstock, has become my current benchmark ball. With the stronger composition of the cover, and the 4k-fast finishing process, this ball is in a different universe of ball reaction than that of the previous Idol Pearl. The Cosmos has enough midlane traction to handle medium-heavy oil patterns, though it is also clean enough to be used on medium to medium-dry conditions. I would categorize the ball reaction as being smooth but with some backend kick. It is one of the most versatile pieces that I have seen in quite some time.
United States
Roto Grip outdid itself once again with the newest addition to the Idol series. The Idol Cosmos, for me, is a great one-two punch to the Idol Helios. Since the Cosmos is a pearl cover, it will save more energy for the back part of the lane. The Helios is a little earlier, so when I have to move left, then switching to the Cosmos becomes valuable. I have the Cosmos drilled pin over my bridge with the CG kicked 1' to the right. Very pleased with this ball, it gives me a nice, predictable motion.
United States
Casey Murphy Aug 27, 2022
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 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)
The Idol Cosmos is an updated version of the Idol Pearl. It’s got more additive in the cover and rolls earlier while maintaining the shape on the backend. The Idol Pearl got a little “squirty” in oil and the Idol Cosmos solves this issue with the stronger cover. It never wants to miss the midlane so I feel I can use it earlier in a block. This one is simple, if you like the Idols, this is another great one!
United States
Josh Shoemaker Aug 29, 2022
The Idol Cosmos is the newest edition to the Idol line. It features the same core as all the previous Idol balls but is now wrapped in XtremeTrax pearl. For anyone that loved how the Idol pearl shaped but wished it has a little more teeth in oil or for someone that loved the OG but didn't like how it shaped from farther left, look no further. The Idol Cosmos showcases the best of both worlds by providing enough control for the fresh but enough shape to allow you to open up a lane before going to quicker response balls. The Idol Cosmos for me will be fantastic on fresh house shots or a great three ball during a longer tournament block.
United States
Rodney Gilmore Aug 29, 2022
Ball Review Idol Cosmos, RG: 2.49 Dif: .052 Cover: ExtremeTrax Pearl 4K Finish
PAP 5 1/8 over ¾ UP, Medium/Ball Speed Rev Rate 275-325 Layout: 4 x 4 x 1 ¾
The return of a Pearl addition to the Idol lineup and definitely a nice surprise. The Cosmos is a great addition to the pearl line up. It has the performance that bowlers expect from the idol line. It’s smooth and rounded shape is very predictable. It has a strong backend motion with good continuation from the pins. The Cosmos with the ExtremeTrax Pear cover at 4k finish responds hard off the friction but doesn’t seem to overreact. The Cosmos picks up down lane and holds its energy well. The Cosmos will fit most play styles and conditions. I definitely recommend this ball if you are looking for a new smooth ball with a strong backend pearl.
United States
Drilled this ball with the pin over the bridge with measurements of 4 3/8 by 43. Pretty similar to how I have drilled previous pearl balls (Zen to be specific) looking to get a slightly different motion and that's exactly what I got. The pearl coverstock has a little surface to it so it doesn't have a quick motion off the dry, but instead it's very controllable, very round, while not sacrificing continuation. Took this ball out right after drilling for a couple games on THS and was able to play a couple different parts of the lane. Was able to keep my angles in front of me with a little extra ball speed, and move left and circle it through the oil with a very smooth backend motion. If you are looking for an extreme hockey stick, this is not the ball for you, but if you want a controllable and versatile pearl ball, this will be a great add to the bag.
Brent Ritchie
SPI Staff Member
United States
Jordan Behunin Aug 30, 2022
Idol Cosmos – I have not previously been a fan of the Idol balls, but this one is awesome! It’s nice and clean through the front of the lane, but it doesn’t over hook on the back part of the lane. I have used it as my benchmark ball since I drilled it, and I have used it on many different conditions. It is very versatile, which is a big thing I look for in a new ball. I recommend getting one for your bag for sure!
United States
Most versatile release this year for me.
Drilled 65 x 3.5 x 30 close to my house shot layouts gives me a smooth and predictable shape and motion during league and most local tournaments.
Compared to my Zen it dug in the mid lane sooner due to the 4k Fast cover. Definitely a slight step up. Slightly less than a Helios with the same carry percentage
Performed well from multiple angles on the 40' Dutchman pattern thus the versatility of the cover combined with the Ikon core.
Should be apart of your league and tournament arsenal this fall.
#SquadRG #stormnation #GoGlobal #iambowling
Keith Cordy
900 Global Staff Ambassador
United States
Jamaal Oliver Sep 2, 2022
Idol Cosmos
Rev Rate: 375
Ball Speed: 15-16 mph
PAP: 5 inches over, 1/2 inch up
Layout: 60x5x30
The Idol Cosmos is the fifth installment in the Idol series stateside. In testing this ball, I found it to be buttery smooth and very deliberate with its downlane motion. I was very surprised at this because I had envisioned it doing something else…like more of the Idol Pearl than a bigger version of the !Q Tour. But I love it! Its almost like OG Idol meets a touch of the Idol Helios…the smoothness of the OG with a sprinkle of the slow strong nature of the Helios. It’s another piece of versatility that’s on my “bowling rack” to add to my bag for leagues and tournaments.
Another popular Idol to bang out high scores!
Jamaal Oliver
Chad’s Pro Shop
Andy B’s - Bartlett
Memphis, TN
United States
casey mattingly Sep 12, 2022
The Idol line was SO Amazing in the beginning with the first 3 domestic releases. I much of a fan the few in the middle, but with the NEWEST inception of the Idol, the Cosmos, I am seeing this to be very versatile.
The Idol Cosmos while being a peal, has a very heavy nano load. It reads the mids well with a strong but not necessarily angular motion. This ball takes well to surface adjustment. the more surface, the more it blends the dry but with polish, this thing can get after it down lane!
My layout is pin up, 4x5x2!
Other balls getting a lot of play:
Dark Code-4x6x2
Night Road-4.5x4.5x3.75
RST-X3-4x5x2
Wolverine Dark Moss-4.25x5.25x2
United States
Kristijonas Sergejevas Sep 15, 2022
The all new Roto Grip Idol Cosmos bowling ball features the Ikon Core and the pearlized XtremeTrax coverstock, which should result in a cleaner motion through the front of the lane while providing stronger reaction down lane. I have seen so many different Idol bowling balls roll very well for wide variety of bowlers.
Personally, I haven’t had much success with the Idol series. I have tried several layouts on different Idol’s and just couldn’t seem to find the sweet spot. I drilled my Idol Cosmos with my usual pin-up layout: 65 x 5 x 30. I expected this ball to flare a good amount and, due to cleaner coverstock, I thought it could be a good transition ball when stronger asymmetrical bowling balls start be too much.
The Idol Cosmos is a very “rolly” and “forward” to me. I was expecting a little more response in the friction out of this ball. For my ball roll and the layout I chose for this ball, it seems to be “in between” – too much flare to keep it online, to “forward” to open up the lane. I did find a decent use out of this ball on shorter patterns, where I really needed to slow down the backend motion. I can see this ball being pretty good on shorter “house-shots” as well. I would, perhaps, drill another Idol Cosmos with a pin-down layout and use it as a “specialty” ball for shorter oil patterns.
Want to see me throwing the Idol Cosmos? Watch my video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xJqCCp1SxlE
United States
Considering I shot 741 out of box I’d say it’s pretty darn good. However it should be said it’s an Ikon core with a strong pearl cover. So if you think it’s gonna be a skid flip motion you’ll be disappointed. It’s long and continuous with the forward roll of the Ikon core. Which makes it great when you have a difficult condition and you need to get to the pocket and knock them all down. Even though it’s a pearl cover it’s a very strong pearl cover in the Nano Extreme Pearl on top of that it’s 4000 grit out of box. So it’s not gonna be a prototypical pearl ball that some may be think. Enough said, it’s a great ball, and could be a contender for ball of the year IMO. So if you’re looking for a long but not uncontrollable reaction look no further.
OH, United States
Roto Grip Idol Cosmos Ball Review
Bowler Stats:
Speed: 15.5 MPH
Rev Rate: 300
Tilt: 3-5 degrees
Axis Rotation: 60 degrees
I have drilled 4 releases in the Idol line and the only one I liked the reaction of was the Idol Pearl. So when Roto decided to release another with the nano pearl cover I wanted to see if I matched up with it. The Helios was too slow for my eyes and I was hoping for a quicker response pearl like the original Idol Pearl. With the stronger covers I drilled the Cosmos with a 5 X 4 X2 ¾ VLS layout to help the ball have length but recover down the lane. Out of the box the reaction was continuous and not too quick on our normal house shot. I scratched the ball with 2000 abralon to give it some teeth in the dry but the cover is too strong and not as responsive as I would have liked it on the house shot.
I am bowling the PBA 50 tour this year and did have success using the Idol Cosmos on the Mike Aulby 39’ pattern. For me this is a stronger pearl I can use to play the track area on the fresh. I have a lower rev rate and a high amount of axis rotation so this is a controllable option on older lane surfaces.
Pete Dohan
Storm Amateur Staff
#stormnation
United States
Roto Grip Idol Cosmos
Coverstock: XtremeTrax Pearl
Core: Ikon
Layout: 5 x 3 x 2.5
I did some of my best bowling last season with the Idol Helios. The Helios has a solid version of the Cosmos cover. Out of the box, I found the Cosmos very smooth and round. That would be fine for sport patterns but going into league season, smooth and round did not look good in my home center. To make it more immediately useful, I applied Storm Step 2 for a polished, cleaner look. With this slight surface tweak, I find this ball to be a first game of league type ball. It handles the buildup of volume inside quite well and the round nature of the cover/core allows for some blending action when I miss right. I have had quite a few league nights so far this year where I was able to throw this Cosmos all 3 games just paralleling my eyes and feet left. As always, you can’t go wrong with an Idol!
Chris Freeland
Storm Amateur Staff
Average Rev Rate 400
Average Speed 18 mph
PAP: 4 1/8 over 3/4 up
United States
onefrombills Oct 16, 2022
Hey everyone, I'm back with another ball review, and this time it's for the Roto Grip Idol Cosmos and In 15 pounds this ball is wrapped in the REX Pearl Coverstock and comes 4000-grit polished with an RG of 2.49 with a Diff of .052 with a layout of 5x3x2.
I will start this review out a little bit differently as most know I wasnt a fan of most of the IDOL balls. Not that they were bad, they just didn't match up to me. I am blessed to be a part of SPI and feel it is my job…I take that back. It is my responsibility to throw the balls and it doesn't matter if I match up or not I can provide you with the info that I got from the ball. Now if you have read this far this is where you think I will now talk about how bad it is for me, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Let me just say this first! This is the first of any of the IDOL balls that my eyes saw the way my eyes like to see a ball shape. After a few shots I was joking with my teammate and asked him if this really said IDOL on the ball. LOL.
This ball took surface changes and polished very well and I'm starting this review with that info because a ball that does this is one you can put your favorite layout on and go hit the lanes. Now for me this is my auto ball down from new releases like the Infinite PhysiX and stronger balls like this. With more oil I can stay in the Infinite PhysiX for a game - game and a half and then need to go to the Cosmos. Our other center that is dryer I can throw the Cosmos for about a gameish before looking to ball down. This ball can be used on league and tournament shots as well.
BOWLER STYLE: RH - Power Stroker Rev Rate: 320 Ball Speed: 15-16 PAP: 4 7/8 right 5/8 up.
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YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVgKzdcnglpcCjAVFMBiVNg
Brian Hirsch
United States
Loving the Idol Cosmos.. This ball features the iconic Ikon Core wrapped in the REX Pearl Coverstock. This set up provides clean ball motion through the fronts with some controllable motion in the back end. This ball has been the first out of the ball for league so far. On the fresh I am getting some great length and solid ball motion down lane. So far loving this ball and might be my favorite Idol yet
United States
Curtiss Rasnic Oct 19, 2022
The Roto Grip Idol Cosmos features the XtremeTrax Pearl Reactive, the original Ikon core. This has to be one of the smoothest pearl balls I have ever thrown. It gets down the lane with ease, with a smooth mid lane reaction and a controlled back end. This ball works very well for me on a the over/under house shots. Has enough midlane to pick up in the oil and still carry, while also not overreacting when I hit the friction early. It also adjust to surface changes very well, as I prefer to keep mine with shine on it.
United States
I drilled up the COSMOS with an experimental pin position of 6" from the PAP. The pin buffer is about 3.5" away. So I expected by the layout and the composition of the ball to see it as smooth that I could probably use as a great middle control ball. This layout and ball is exactly that. I can get the COSMOS thru the fronts rather easily and still get a nice controlled arc in the back end. I have used this as a ball down option from my INFINITE PHYSIX when the PHYSIX is starting to get a little too sideways in the back of the lane. I can also cut my angles down and sort of line this one to the pocket and have it hold line to give me another option to attack the lanes. Think smooth and controllable with this one and you won't be disappointed.
United States
The newest Idol, the Idol Cosmos, will be a great compliment to the Idol Helios. In my eyes, the Idol Cosmos is a great combination of the Idol Pearl and the Idol Synergy. This ball is extremely versatile, I can play up the boards when the pattern hasn’t quite been developed, or I can move way in and hook the lane with the best of them. This ball will be a great addition to the Idol line, this ball will be in my bag wherever I go! Go out and get yours today!
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Zachary P Woelfel Oct 29, 2022
The newest Idol, the Idol Cosmos, will be a great compliment to the Idol Helios. In my eyes, the Idol Cosmos is a great combination of the Idol Pearl and the Idol Synergy. This ball is extremely versatile, I can play up the boards when the pattern hasn’t quite been developed, or I can move way in and hook the lane with the best of them. This ball will be a great addition to the Idol line, this ball will be in my bag wherever I go! Go out and get yours today!
United States
Brian Watson Oct 31, 2022
Roto Grip Cosmos review by Brian Watson
Lets start out by saying I am a huge fan of the RG IDOL line. The new release in the line is the IDOL Cosmos. RG used the Pearl Xtreme Trax cover on the very good rolling Ikon Symmentrical Core. As strong as the Idol Helios was the Cosmos to me is very smooth and controllable. I drilled mine 4 x 3 x 1 .75 pin up. Compared to the Idol Pearl the Cosmos is much smoother and longer. More of an archy motion with decent response to the friction. Where the Idol Pearl was stronger overall than the Cosmos.
I will be able to use the Cosmos on a variety of the medium and shorter patterns as it so predictable and not as early as the Helios. But it does create a great 1-2 punch with Helios and Cosmos for the RG line.
I drilled a 3 inch pin for a higher rev guy and he loves the control on his normal wet /dry league pattern. Carry was good and the availability to stay lined up for awhile without having to move a lot of boards. Another great addition to the IDOL line!
PAP - 4 up 1 1/8
MPH - 16-17
TILT - 17
RPM - 400
United States
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 - 4
Starting Top Weight: 2.71 oz
Ball Weight: 15
DRILL PATTERN
Pin buffer 5 inches
Pin over the ring finger
BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up
SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 4000 abralon
BALL MOTION
The Cosmos is a very smooth and predictable motion for a pearl cover
COMMENTS
I drilled this ball pin up with my favorite drilling It’s a smooth and predictable motion and has become one of the first balls out of my bag.
Mike Sipple
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com
United States
The Cosmos is definitely a cleaner easier to get down the lane addition to the Idol line. Customers who are big fans of the Idol line are loving it but this one is also appealing to one's who weren't as successful with the Idol line. It seems to take very well to polish and gets even better with it!
United States
Cooper Mathewson Nov 6, 2022
Roto Grip Idol Cosmos
XtremeTrax Pearl coverstock
4000 grit
Ikon core
2.49 RG and .052 differential---15 pounds.
Idol's are smooth and round shape...pearl or solid. If you're ever looking for a pearl ball with a benchmark shape and strength, always check out the Idol line.
For me, the Cosmos might be the most angular Idol yet...but still smoother than any upper-mid level Storm/RG/900G pearls. This was a good thing for me since I thought my Idol Pearl was a bit too round/smooth for me to find a good match on any pattern.
I would go to the Cosmos if I need a ball that can get a little longer downlane than my IQ Tour Solid. Or if I need a little step down from my Phaze 3 (still my favorite Storm ball).
United States
Definitely a great bowling ball drilled it at Lake Zurich Definitely would go back again the manager knows what she's doing excellent help!
United States
The Italian Hand Jun 16, 2024
Love
How this ball will hold down lane, and then find the pocket….bowled my first 300 with it!
