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RGrenz

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Anyone whose used an INFERNO
« on: May 28, 2003, 04:47:13 AM »
Whats up to everyone, since I'm new.

Here it goes...

I'm recently new to bowling (last couple months bowl about once a week).
I usually average 150-160 and a all time high of 203 (last week). So as you can tell I am not a pro. BUT I'm getting better quickly.

I just bought a Bruswick Inferno and need help on drilling information. The problem is I know pretty much nothing about drilling bowling balls and what positions to drill.  The ball is 16.17 lbs. and says (on the box label) Top weight 4 oz and then 4-5.5" (the pin or something). I bowl on normal house lanes (I was told they are considered medium heavy oiled). I throw medium fast speed with medium fast revs (because I only use two fingers and no thumb for now). I want a strong backend with a good hook or at least a steady hook.

All I have to go on is the layout sheet that came with the ball, and I want a good strong ball that I can throw 200's regularly and higher. So.... I need to know what to tell the pro shop that will drill my ball.

Thanks
RYAN
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CoachJim

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Re: Anyone whose used an INFERNO
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2003, 07:56:56 PM »
A friend of mine got an Inferno with a long pin out and he drilled it with the pin way above the fingers and the cg in a strong position. The ball goes longer than my Inferno with a 4x4 drilling with the pin next to the ring finger and snaps harder too.

With a thumbless release I would recommend more of a controlled layout since the ball really snaps hard on the back end and with a Thumbless release that would be doubled. I am not a ball driller, you should ask your driller what he/she recommends.
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RGrenz

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Re: Anyone whose used an INFERNO
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2003, 08:04:15 PM »
That's kind of the problem. If I ask the pro shop what they think, then that is probably what I will do because I have NO IDEA. This is my first ball and I have never had a ball drilled before. So all of the drill patterns and lingo make no sense to me.

I know nothing about the products or services, I JUST LIKE TO BOWL (for fun).

Is this ball really good? Is it something that can be set up well for me with the data that I have provided?

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CoachJim

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Re: Anyone whose used an INFERNO
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2003, 08:19:26 PM »
I think so, but you will have to have your ball driller check it out further with those extreme pin and top weight measurements there is probably only so many ways it can be leagly drilled.
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RGrenz

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Re: Anyone whose used an INFERNO
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2003, 08:31:50 PM »
How extreme are those stats? In a bad way?

How hard is it to find a good driller who is knowledgeable and does a good job drilling? Is it something that is easy to do and that any pro shop should be able to do a good job? Or should I go to a really nice pro shop and have them do it?

ANY OTHER OPINIONS?
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billy sewell

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Re: Anyone whose used an INFERNO
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2003, 08:47:58 PM »
it takes a little more than a certain ball to throw 200 regularly but if it does i want one
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CoachJim

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Re: Anyone whose used an INFERNO
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2003, 08:49:33 PM »
Those stats are ok for certain drillings and not so good for others.

What part of the country do you live in. Put up a post asking who is a good ball driller in your area, some one here will know.
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DON DRAPER

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Re: Anyone whose used an INFERNO
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2003, 11:27:25 PM »
keep in mind the KEY to improving is practice NOT a certain ball( although you picked a great one ). if it were me i would return the ball and get one with less top weight( say, around 3oz. ). the pin being out 4-5.5" gives you great flexibility in laying out the drilling pattern. i would also advise you to stay away from the thumbless style---even the pros don't use it. find a CAPABLE pro shop and ask for a "label drill". this is a basic drilling pattern that has many benefits especially for a beginner. good luck !
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RGrenz

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Re: Anyone whose used an INFERNO
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2003, 12:03:31 AM »
Well I can't return the ball, so it will have to work. But I have been using a TPC Ebonite (warrior) that has a pretty good hook to it. Would the label drill be the best for this ball even though it has a 4 oz top weight.

Is there any better drilling options?
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HamPster

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Re: Anyone whose used an INFERNO
« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2003, 01:53:51 AM »
The best thing to do would be to find a driller that knows what he's doing and have him watch you bowl a few games.  Then he'll be able to drill it to compliment your style.
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