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Inferno
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
Coverstock: Activatorâ„¢ Aggressive Reactive

Color: Fire/Smoke

Hardness: 77-79

Factory Finish: High Gloss Polish

Core Dynamics:

RG Max: 2.513”

RG Min: 2.463”

RG Diff: 0.050”

RG Avg: 2.6

Hook Potential 115

Length 105

Breakpoint Shape 80
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Brian Green

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Re: Inferno
« Reply #16 on: April 06, 2003, 11:15:16 PM »
ball specs:

16 lbs
pin 3-4
top 3.1


drilling info. Pin is under bridge cg swung out 2.5 inches.  extra hole 1/4 inch below my pap  which is 5 1\4 from my center of grip...

This ball is got to be the most powerful ball i have ever thrown.....  when this ball makes its move it is almost as if it speeds up.....  seems to work better if you come around the side of the ball..... rolling up the back of the ball really didnt work too good on this ball  but rev it up and this ball is unstopable....  I have put 6 games on the ball and the 2 sets were 615 and 741..  in the 615 set the first game i tried to roll up the back and shot 133... then moved into about the 3rd arrow and was swinging the ball out to about 5-7 board and shot 233 and 246.....  second set was playing the same line as the previous 2 games and shot 226 215 and 300...  this was on a normal house shot with the out side beein bone dry.....   i will post another review when i see what it does on a sport shot.......
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Re: Inferno
« Reply #17 on: May 02, 2003, 09:32:51 PM »
Got this ball about 4 months ago after being let down by the Eliminator.

Drill Specs: Pin 4" out from CG- 1/2 inch above ring finger with the CG kicked out about 1/2 inch form my palm. Also, a small weight hole in the PAP.

Amazing! This ball has the best carry power of my Brunswick equipment. Out of the box at tournament in 2nd shift with synthetics and a heavy oil pattern. I was the only one playing deep inside! Games of 268 244 235 233 212 198 and 233. Not bad for a 180 average bowler huh? The only reason the 198 wasn't a 200 was because of missed 10 pins.

The Inferno really has been versatile on any pattern. I have probably six 260's on it already. The hit power is amazing and it is very forgiving on pulled or wide shots. Kind of speed sensitive on heavy oil. Only drawback so far.

I recommend you pick one up if you haven't already. A solid 9 out of 10 in my book!!!
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Re: Inferno
« Reply #18 on: May 16, 2003, 11:10:47 PM »
Balls were 15# pin out 2-3  3+- TW.

One bowler a lot of axis rotation, 14MPH, lower track.   Best hit is light.  Solid pocket and high hits leave a lot of backrow.  This points to a lot of late break.

Second bowler, more speed, more forward roll.  Carry seems to be good if a little carrydown to temper the ball a little.  High solid is death sentence.  This ball needs a little angle and lighter hits.

Both balls is box condition.  Cleaned first bowlers ball after a 4 or 5 league sessions.  Ball gave up a lot of dirt and oil.  It's a soaker.
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tonygee

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Re: Inferno
« Reply #19 on: May 21, 2003, 02:53:16 PM »
Stats:
4"Pin
3+ Top
1:30 Drill 1/2 pos left over

Impressions.
Interesting...Hooks more than my Mutant and earlier too
Moves stronger than mutant. mutant drilled very strong pin 1" from pap pin ~5"
Hits with authority keeps pins low and due to this the pins seem to not fly as much.

You must catch the ball, if you miss the leverage point at release it will float but better hit than most still.  

Side rotation is a must if you straight lift, you will still hit the pocket and carry decently but you will not carry as often.  

This ball found a home in my bag, confidence is abundant right now, will re-evaluate after the Andy Veripapa.

P.S. Gave it a couple of tosses at the Red Hot in Jersey, the ball reacted too late and too hard, the Mutant was right for me there, missed the cut by a 13 sticks, oh well life goes on
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Re: Inferno
« Reply #20 on: May 28, 2003, 11:30:56 AM »
My Inferno was 16# with a 2-3" pin out, drilled 4 1/4 stacked from axis.

As others have stated using this ball, it offers control, versatility, power, comfort....etc

At first use this ball brought back memories of my favorite ball, the TKO Contender how it moved down the lane.  Although it lacks the backend bite the Contender had, it is just as strong in the midlane.

I used this ball on every condition thrown at me, and as long as I can find a way to the pocket, I'll bowl at least average.  The only time this ball isn't very useful, is when there is too much carrydown in the backs.  The pearlized like cover makes it skid too much.  I thought that by taking that pearl polish off it would be better suited for the carrydown, but it doesn't really help much.  Also, I think that polish protects the cover from temperature extremes and cleaners, because mine has started to bubble in one spot.

The hit is tremendous, and carry is above average.  The best part of this ball is how it breaks up crummy hits that leave you sweating when you miss your mark.

Overall, this ball is very strong for medium to heavy with fresh backends.  You can swing it in mediums, or play straigher in heavies.  If you have minor or mild carrydown, this ball will also work for that shot as along as you watch your speed.

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Re: Inferno
« Reply #21 on: June 03, 2003, 02:27:16 AM »
What an interesting ball Brunswick has put together !  To best describe the way it reacts on the lane would be’” smooth “.


On a first shift league shot with clean backends this ball is absolutely amazing in how easy it gets down the lane then rolls up.  The hit is really hard and crisp, sometimes a little to hard leaving solid 9 pins in its wake. I  Have found that those light off pocket hits really carry the best as compared to packing the pocket.

Towards the end of the second game into the third game where carry down starts to rear its ugly presence, I found that I could continue to use the Inferno by moving right instead of the usual inside shift to open the lane up, the smooth even roll made it possible to play outside down the 5 board with great confidence knowing I would not be saddled with massive over/under.

I drilled mine with a stacked leverage layout, 3 3/8 x 3 3/8, came close to a full ounce of side weight after punched. Pin and CG shifted out away from my grip center, pin is 1 inch out, as well as CG, but CG is centered equally between span directly on the mid plane.  Zero finger and thumb, 2 ounces of top weight.

In my opinion this ball would not be the best choice for someone looking for the ball to do  most of the work, it does need a solid release to shine.  At the age of 47 I do not have the hand I used to so I set everything up aggressive and play good speed down and in with better than average forward roll.  

The inferno and I have become good friends, I really like this ball a lot.  Control and power, a solid performer.



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Re: Inferno
« Reply #22 on: June 06, 2003, 03:35:13 PM »
I can't tell you the fullout specs on the layout (PAP changed from finger pitches), but I can tell you that it is a 16 lb 2 inch pin.  Pin is under middle finger and cg at 35 degree tilt (under ring finger somewhere) and xtra hole right of thumb hole by 4 inches.

Used this ball first on a 7-7 40 ft wet/dry condition, like anyone else bowling on that shot, it was over/under, but predictible over under.  used it again on another wet/dry (not as much oil in the middle as the first one) and it rolled very nice and mellowed out in the dry and didn't over jump, THANK GOD!  Rolled 703 with it on the second shot, not bad considering that I'm just a sub in that league.  

Third Brunswick ball and still very happy with their stuff!
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Re: Inferno
« Reply #23 on: June 06, 2003, 07:38:00 PM »
just got the new inferno punched.not sure on specs.only one word for this ball awesome.its everything brunswick said it it was.it would probably have the same effect if you threw a grenade at the pins.this ball is a tank.throwing on a normal 42 foot synthetic shot.swing 10/8 pocket all nigt long.once again my hats off to brunswick.
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Re: Inferno
« Reply #24 on: June 18, 2003, 12:23:47 AM »
Had this ball drilled stacked leverage (3 3/8, 3 3/8) x-hole is 1" below midline ending in 0 side weight.  This ball is a brute, very clean in the heads, nice midlane reaction, strong but controllable backend.  Tried different cover stock preparations and like it best when hit with the burgundy scotch brite then polished.  On typical house shot had to get inside to get the ball down the lane and could not let off the speed or else it was split.  Ball recovers well and does not over react on the backend but gives you a peace of mind if a mistake is made.   Maybe too much ball for the crankers, but the strokers will like.  Brunswick was on the money with this one!!!
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Re: Inferno
« Reply #25 on: June 18, 2003, 12:26:00 PM »
Got this ball to be the most backend ball in my bag. Wasn't sure if it would fit that bill or not, but I had heard so many great things about it, I thought I would give it a try.  Had it drilled with the pin next to the ring finger, and the CG kicked in slightly toward the grip center to get the ball down the lane, and turn a bit harder.  Man, can this ball get around the corner.  I've never really liked skid-flip balls, but this one is kind of different.  It corners very hard, but it is controllable.  I know when the lanes are just to dry to have to put it up.  If there's good head oil, and clean backends, just move in, and give it some room, it'll come back, and believe me, I'm not a cranker.  A little bit of carrydown, and I can move over some, straighten up a little, and it's right in the pocket.  Probably not a heavy oil ball, or a ball to use with a lot of carrydown, but other than that, pretty versatile, and hits hard.  Great job Brunswick!
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Re: Inferno
« Reply #26 on: June 23, 2003, 01:21:33 AM »
Hey          update on the inferno used last night on a non sanctioned money league.changed finger position alittle to rolling more flat and straight up the 8 board when it hit the pocket it rang my ears.  264,265,300/damm why couldnt that have been sactioned.I think im in love
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Sniper206

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Re: Inferno
« Reply #27 on: June 24, 2003, 07:00:03 PM »
Check my profile for specs..

I just drilled up an Inferno last week. Drilled it pin over bridge CG on grip center and it came with 4oz. top. I was a little skeptical about setting it up like this cause of the high top, but I figured with my heavy hand I'd be ok. I left it in box and this ball was so over/under and squirty I couldn't believe it. It hit like a tank, but the smallest sight of oil would stop this ball in it's track. I scuffed it with a green scotch brite and went to bowl league. It was like I drilled another ball all together. This ball was so consistent and so easy to read, I completly forgot I was throwing a brunswick.. Anyways, if you have trouble getting this ball to the hole, scuff it lightly, and watch the pins fly. any medium/light shot, the inferno is probably the best choice out right now..

control- 8.5
versatility- 7.5
hook- 9

I'll give the inferno an 8.5

todd
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tonygee

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Re: Inferno
« Reply #28 on: June 30, 2003, 07:50:13 PM »
Update
After using it on many conditions, this ball is NOT a bigger hooking ball than my Mutant, of course part of the reason is the drilling between the two.

If you want the ball to go coast to coast, drill it dynamic(non label drilling) Have a friend who has it hooking earlier than anything and hitting harder than anything with his Leveraged Inferno.  

I have it Label 1:30 with a Pin OUT pin so for me I thought I could play coast to coast with it too...the ball was shaking his finger at me, no no no, NO BIG HOOK FOR YOU! BREAD TWO DOLLA!  

With the ball shined the reaction was too squirty but when it moves it moves jumpy and soft.  Sanded it down to control the squirt and now its my MELLO YELLO smoothie.  Soft reaction with decent hit.  

It fits in my tourney arsenal pretty well cause I don't have another ball that reacts so soft.  

I allowed the hype mislead me to where I was to play with this dookie colored ball, once I placed it in its proper roll, it did its job like Brando.  

Good ball, glad I have one, I do not second think myself when the conditions are right to bring 'crappy' as I like to call it, out.

My six ball arsenal include 3 balls that arc and 3 balls that hook/flip
arc balls
Inferno
Slam (pinky slams!)
Cure

flip balls
Mutant
Messenger TI (cannot take it out, hits too good)
Dynamic Groove(dont cover too many boards)
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Re: Inferno
« Reply #29 on: July 03, 2003, 08:40:28 PM »
I bought this used on the "net",so I had this b-ball replugged and drilled to FIT my hand better.Well for starters this ball LOOKS like some halloween
candy jawbreaker.Now the results of what I found!Ok,this ball was 1/2 inch"
from LEFT side of pin with both fingers and thumb straight down.This was a basic Leverage set up.So it was time to test it.Yeeesh this ball hooks strange!!!I never seen a hook where it almost looks like a weird "flipping spinning",then BOOM!!!It takes off on the last 10 or so feet! I dont know whether I wanna hate this ball or rate this ball.For a basic Leverage ball it sure hooks like its struggling!By the way it was a MEDIUM oil day,yeesh!One GOOD thing this is GREAT for every SPARE,even the ten pin.On that spare ONE has to throw it a little harder with your "pinky" seperated from the other fingers.I almost sold it twice,because of my LOVE/HATE confusion in my "Inferno"testing,but the guy never showed up.Maybe the Brunswick Gods(humor me) wanted me to not give up and try it some more or change it to Rev Leverage or Full Roller or something.Well,of coarse I would have to REPLUG it again.For the 4 games I tested it on so far I give a "B".I heard a lot about this b-ball.Maybe THIS ball isn't right for me.At least I can say I tried it out.Who if this guy dosent SHOW up a third time.Then I'll reconsider replugging it!!!Looking foward to testing more,GLADLY!!Some will do good others will ??????Hmmmm????
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Re: Inferno
« Reply #30 on: July 13, 2003, 08:31:40 PM »
I just recently drilled this ball up and boy does it roll great. We put a 4x3 2/8 on it or a 60 degrees. This ball has some flip to it, almost too much for the house shots around here so I took some storm extras # 2 to it and mellowed it out a little bit. Now she rolls like a champ! LOL. Haven't tested it on anything but house shots so we will half to see what she rolls like on a real shot. I would recommend this ball for just about any player especially a stroker, this is just another good rolling ball from brunswick.
Good Luck and Good Bowling,
Michael
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