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Kid Jete

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Inferno vs. Reloaded... anyone have both?
« on: March 18, 2004, 06:05:06 AM »
I noticed tonight that my Inferno just didn't seem to be carrying the pins very well so I went to my Reloaded.  There was a HUGE difference.  Not to say the Inferno is a bad ball because I have thrown some really good games with it but it seems like the Reloaded ALWAYS hits hard where as sometimes the Inferno does and sometimes it doesn't.  I was just wondering if anyone else has noticed that the Inferno seems to be condition specific at time.  I know all balls are to some extent but I haven't bowled on a condition where I couldn't get my Reloaded to the pocket and still have power behind it.  I'm assuming particle balls, because of a more arcing path, are more dynamic than resin... am I right in assuming this?  Anyway I'm bored and thought I would chat about my experienced tonight.
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Re: Inferno vs. Reloaded... anyone have both?
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2004, 06:49:14 AM »
kid,

Remember or are you familiar with the TWO basic differences between these two balls? While they are both pearls, according to their manufacturers,

1. The Inferno is a resin, while the Reloaded is a particle.
2. The Inferno comes highly polsihed, while the Reloaded comes dull.

This makes them sort of 1 and 1 1/2 instead of a 1-2 combination. I mean they overlap somewhat, but maybe not enough, unless you're building a tournament arsenal. They'll both cover medium oil patterns while the Inferno can go down to medium-light, while the Reloaded (by virtue of being both dull and particle) can cover medium-heavy oil.

The Reloaded will be effective when there's carrydown that the Inferno may not be able to handle. When the track dries out, you may have to put the Reloaded away and use the Inferno. If you find you're using the Reloaded more, maybe you are currently (doesn't mean that won't change in the near future) encountering heavier oil and/or some carrydown that the Inferno can't handle.

Overall, on its condiiton, the Inferno will go longer and have more backend. When it sees too much oil, it will ping 10 (or 7) pins and leave washouts. The Reloaded will hook earlrier with less backend, giving more a sense of control. It will go longer on heavier oil and have more apparent backend until it gets to the point where it pings corner pins. Then you need a stronger ball. When the track dries out, the Reloaded will burn up early.

Maybe the Inferno could use a slight polishing or the Reloaded a very light sanding to help differentiate these two balls a little bit better?? At least for league play. For tournament play, you might want to leave them as is, and be aware of their differences.

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