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Title: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: Tony J Tarquinio on December 29, 2007, 03:13:56 PM
Okay, here is my dilema.  I have recently been given a next to new Scorching
Inferno.  The generous person is a pro on the Senior Tour, and believe me, it
did not take him long to get dialed in with this ball. (Drilled Southpaw), and I
was most impressed by the ball's ease through the heads, get up some steam to the mid-lane
and dive right for ten in the pit.  So, being elated, I got on the reviews section of this forum and was surprised to read all the negative reports on this
release from Brunswick.  Help!!!!.  I am right handed, and am looking forward to
building a new track on this puppy.  Need some positive input please.
Many thanks, and Happy New Year to all.

Tony
Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: Gunny on December 29, 2007, 11:28:28 PM
the ball is a very strong early rolling piece, that i have found out to be.  mine is sitting at 4000 abralon with polish and it gets through the heads nicely with a strong midlane and backend move.  i did shoot 279 with it this past summer, but the house i bowl in, recently doesnt put enough oil out, so it sits in the closet.

but not knowing the lane condition you bowl on, or how you bowl, just take what i say with a grain of salt.  everyone bowls different.  but good luck in your endeavors.
Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: bigb4life on December 30, 2007, 01:23:31 AM
I have one myself and I have a fury fury pearl a red zone and a groove and this is the first ball out of my bag. I bowl a second shift and its at 1000 grit polished and i shot 722 this past Thursday night with it.Excellent  midland read very predictable. Mine is drilled pin above bridge cg basically straight down below.I love this ball.
Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: Zach M on December 30, 2007, 02:05:45 AM
I recently gave mine away becuase it died out, but it lasted for a good year.  Awesome ball.  I had mine at OOB surface.  Carry was really good.
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Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: DON DRAPER on December 30, 2007, 06:00:51 AM
i used mine dull most of the time as it was designed for heavier oil. it worked fine on the pba shark pattern which has a 44' oil pattern. i also used it polished on the cheetah pattern late in the day. i used it dull in my mixed league to get through the plastic ball carrydown.
Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: NJStroker on December 30, 2007, 07:08:58 AM
I like my pba inferno a lot which is the same thing as the scorchin. I just wished i put a different drilling on it than i did. Its sort of angular for me.
Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: Strider on December 30, 2007, 08:28:11 AM
To me, it seemed to be a ball that liked to be thrown more direct, not cover a ton of boards.  Since it's such a strong ball and has a dull surface OOB, it needs a LOT of head oil.  If you're not speed dominant or throw on a really juicy shot, you might need to raise the surface or even polish it to get the best performance.  I did hear rumors about this ball dying faster than most, but it's not unusual for an oil eater to be high maintenance.  Keeping the surface fresh, and an occasional de-oiling and there's no reason it couldn't be a good ball for a long time.
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Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: legend4life95 on December 30, 2007, 08:58:05 AM
IMO, it's one of the best oilers out there. Mine is 600 dull with a 4" pin to Pap drilling. I keep mine in the bag all the time. It will cut through any carrydown and I can get as deep as I want it it recovers. You have to have a good amount of oil for it to work though and my speed helps out alot. The carry is fantastic. I've been throwing mine for about 18 months. I have not had any loss in reaction. It just needs to be kept clean with CND every 10-15 games.

On a side note, mine is one of the color blems for $50! It had a white haze on it NIB, but all that was needed was to hit it on the spinner with a green pad and it looks just like a 1st quality. I have another NIB waiting for when this one is gone.
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Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: on December 30, 2007, 09:11:07 AM
Awesome ball that can go dull to shiny and not miss a beat.  I liked mine at about 2000 abralon as a first option, but 220 and rough buff was a close second.


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Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: bigb4life on December 31, 2007, 01:53:57 AM
I have about 6 of those NIB white haze blems sitting in my shop all 16lbs though.
Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: CPA on December 31, 2007, 06:39:40 AM
I really like mine.  It needs a lot of oil to be effective.
Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: Slopsurprise on December 31, 2007, 07:32:37 AM
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To me, it seemed to be a ball that liked to be thrown more direct, not cover a ton of boards.  
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Yeah, that was my impression too. Even after surface changes and such that was my experience. IMO, it was a OK ball but, nothing to write home about.
Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: Gunny on December 31, 2007, 09:10:45 AM
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I have about 6 of those NIB white haze blems sitting in my shop all 16lbs though.


thats the one i purchased.  nothing wrong with the ball but still very strong.
Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: Ten_Down on December 31, 2007, 12:31:05 PM
I've had my scorching for almost a year now. I polished it using storm reacta shine.  I have only used it one house which had older wood lanes with medium-heavy oil. I really loved this ball in that house.  I was averaging 196 with it in league and at least 220 in practice.  Threw my first 300 with it in practice as well as a ton of high scores.  Early rolling and best ball I have ever had.  

They demolished the old house 5 weeks ago and the new house that was built right behind it is opening this week.  I'll see how it does on new brunswick synthetic lanes.
Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: Tony J Tarquinio on December 31, 2007, 09:31:59 PM
I want to thank each and every one of you for taking the time and putting forth
the effort to provide much useful information.  I believe I will take a leap of
faith and get this guy laid out.  I like the idea of a 1000 grit work-up on the
ball, with not too strong a pin position.  Once again, many thanks, and
Happy New Year.

Regards,
Tony
Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: noturcuzin on January 03, 2008, 04:45:01 PM
I have had my scorchin for 2 years now. Within the 2 years I have had it I only had to resurface it once, and I use it during every league. This ball is not a piece of junk, it's amazing!!!
Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: Spartan on January 03, 2008, 08:43:26 PM
my friend has one, and since our specs are nearly exactly the same, i throw it all the time. our house puts out plenty of oil, and the ball loves it. it's at OOB. when there's head oil to work with, the ball is wonderful-really revs up in the mids, and arcs strongly into the pocket. hit and carry are superb. go for it!
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Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: Mike Austin on January 03, 2008, 08:56:24 PM
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I really like mine.  It needs a lot of oil to be effective.


I got two of 'em, really good balls, with oil.

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Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: No Open Tenths on January 03, 2008, 09:15:28 PM
I have mine at 1000 abralon pin outside ring cg in grip center.
I have lower ball speed. Ball seems to work best for me when I can square up and play up the boards. When I have to move inside the ball usually starts up to quick for me. I am sure with a coat of polish it would be a good THS ball. But I have other equipment I prefer in there.

I also have two more NIB sitting at the house for when I fell like a new toy.
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Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: bigb4life on January 04, 2008, 01:41:17 PM
Mines still a beast, last night i bowled a 2nd shift league and shot 777 with it........P.S All my blems have been sold.
Title: Re: Anything good to say about the Scorching Inferno?
Post by: QWEST300 on January 05, 2008, 09:06:23 PM
By now you've probably made your decision, but too re-enforce any
positive decision you've made - "This is one great ball". I have a PBA Inferno
which I'm told is a Scorhin of another color. Took it to a 1000 abralon & polished it with Black Magic XXX & drilled it RICO with 1/2S x 1/4F. The ball
was a monster the first nite I used it in league (1-2-08). I was a bit timid
at first with one open for 202. Then tightened my line with a reverse 1/1 move
and shot clean 253/258 for 713. The ball hits and rolls like a runaway bulldozer going down hill. If you decided to keep & use it, IMO, you made the right move.
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