I personally don't have an Inferno myself, but I know lots of people who do and they love it. Its not gonna hook like an x-factor, but if you learn to throw it right and practice it should be a good ball for you. I take it you have it drilled fingertip? If not you need to do that and take some lessons or have good bowlers help you out. I started bowling a hook about 4 yrs ago and I struggled a lot at first, but I just kept practicing and got as much help as I could. I can tell you though that your scores probably won't jump up drastically at first, and that you shouldn't expect to gain 40 pins like your friend just because of a new ball. Take your time, practice, get advise or coaching and it will come.