Though your memories of it may have dimmed, the #INFERNO burns on!  Watch as Laneside reviews take the latest from the Brunswick Bowling #Vintage line to the lanes and #BURN the competition.
 

Inferno

This was easily one of the greatest bowling balls in Brunswick’s history, and now the release of the Vintage Inferno is even better.  With the new Activator 2.0 coverstock combined with the low rg core provides the ball motion you’re used to seeing with this ball years ago on today’s lane conditions.  I drilled my Inferno 65 x 4.25 x 25; putting the pin above the fingers while making the response to friction a little quicker.  I used this ball on both house and sport shots.  On a house shot, I couldn’t believe how much room I had and was able to hit the pocket with incredible hitting power.  Most noticeability about this ball was its clean through the front, reads the pattern incredibly well, incredible strong motion to the pocket, and the ball has minimal deflection as it drives through the pin deck.  This ball is just awesome!  This ball is a win for every type of bowler and is definite must for your bowling bag.  Feel free to contact me by email with any questions; troy_300_1999@yahoo.com.

Troy Schaefer
Brunswick Regional Staff Player
#bowlwithbrunswick #teamBrunswick

Pin Length: 2.5 inches

Starting Top Weight: 2.5 oz

Ball Weight: 15 lbs 3 oz

DRILL PATTERN

Ball: 70 x 4.75 x 55

BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: 375 rpms

Ball Speed:17 mph off hand

PAP/Track: 4 3/4 over 3/4 up

SURFACE PREP

Grit: 2000 Siaair

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Sanded

LANE CONDITIONS

Lengths of patterns: 41 foot house

Volumes: Moderate

Type: House

BALL REACTION

Length: Clean through the front

Back End: Strong Arc

Overall Hook: Moderate

Midlane Read: Very little

Breakpoint Shape: Arc

COMMENTS

Likes: predictability, vintage reaction, great color

Dislikes: none

The Inferno Series was a great series of balls that I had a lot of success with.  When I found out they were bringing back the Original I was very excited!  The Vintage Inferno takes me back to the days where I had several of the Orange and Black ones in the bag.  This one has been my first ball out of the bag on nearly everything since I drilled it and to me It rolls just like the Original.  It is very clean through the front part of the lane with that predictable arcing transition that I first fell in love with.  The low rg Inferno weight block allows the Vintage Inferno to rev up quickly, while the new Activator 2.0 Coverstock gives you the length you need.  I find this ball to fit in between the Magnitude 035 and the Quantum Classic Black.  It is a little quicker off the friction than the Magnitude 035 and a little slower than the Black Quantum.  In my opinion, this is the perfect benchmark ball.  If you are looking for that benchmark pearl, look no further than the Inferno.  Don’t miss out on the return of one of the best balls ever made.

Drilled my Vintage Inferno 40x4 5/8"x70 (pin below bridge) with no x hole thanks to the short pin.
The Vintage Inferno gives me moderate length, some hard revs in the midlane with a strong arcing backend motion that matches up really well for me when playing a mild swing on medium oiled lanes.  For a pearl, I was pleasantly surprised at how well the ball rolled through the oil and how it wasn't jumpy off the spot.  My pin down Fanatic (original) and Edge Pearl both are much more sensitive to oil (or lack there of) and my eye prefers seeing this look.  I am definitely considering drilling another Vintage Inferno pin up to give me most angle downlane for when I want to be inside 4th arrow.

I haven't bowled on too many interesting patterns lately, but our local centre has been cycling through new house patterns (we just got a flex) to dress for the fall season.  My best look was on 40' Stonehenge swinging 3rd arrow to 8 where I had to throw a terrible shot to miss the pocket.  The Vintage Inferno gave me enough hook to get into the oil, but the moderate response to friction prevented me from getting less than 9 if I got around the ball too much (my #1 miss) or caught the dry boards early.  I saw a similar look on 44' Big Ben, where I didn't have to worry about the ball skidding out if I got it too far into the puddle and again, the most trouble I would find on misses into the friction were 4's and 9's.

Compared to other balls in my bag, the Vintage Inferno is a full step stronger in oil than any of the other symmetric pearls in the Brunswick line (Edge Pearl, Jab, Diva Style, Freakshow and Fire Quantum) and is comparable in strength to the midrange Asyms (Xenos, Vandals).  It has replaced my pin down Brainiac in my bag and is my ideal #2 ball to use once my sanded balls start to read the fronts too early. 
I recommend this ball for anybody who loves the look of symmetric balls on the lane and is looking for a strong pearl that can be used on a wide variety of patterns. 

BALL SPECS

Ball Weight: 15 lbs


DRILL PATTERN

Dual Angle: 60 x 4 3/4 x 70

X Hole (if there is one): Yes


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: Medium , between 250-275 rpm

Ball Speed: 17-18 mph

PAP/Track: 5 1/2" over and 1/2" down


SURFACE PREP

Grit: Box Finish

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Matte


COMMENTS
The Inferno Vintage brings back that sweet reaction just like the original Inferno.  I laid mine out with my favorite angles to produce a strong midlane roll and super continuous on the backend.  If you loved the original Inferno, you will love the remake.



Charles Withers II
Brunswick Advisory Staff