I have one and I find all the INFERNOS....dramatically different!
The original inferno was VERY EVEN for me(too even...not enough POP). This one the Absolute has a lot more backend.
As to length....pretty long....but a lot of that is the SURFACE(polished) and the pin position on mine! 5 1/2 pin to pap under bridge!
I'm convinced this is a fantastic bowling ball and can be changed in a lot of ways to match your local synthetic condition.
I have not tried on wood much!
REgards,
Luckylefty
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Open the door...see what's possible...and just walk right on through...that's how easy success feels..