In my opinion, the Thing and the Element (and the Vendetta Particle) are better balls.
The Inferno is good if (1) you have loads of speed or (2) if you have a lower rev speed ratio with reasonable revs. Unless you have good speed control, it can be difficult to find the right reaction to carry. Oh, it'll hit sometimes, but if your revs are up and your speed is not commensurate, you'll have minor over-unders that make will make you think you are playing with I3s (pings).
If there is more oil out there, you're better off (a) dulling down the Thing, (b) getting and dulling an Element (better) or (c) getting a Vendetta Particle -- if you have a higher rev/speed ratio.
In my opinion and experience (and the experience of one of my teammates). Loads of people love the Inferno, but with the above limitations.
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Edited on 8/22/2003 11:35 AM