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Title: Total Inferno
Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
Octane Gription Coverstock
The Total Inferno is the second ball to take full advantage of Brunswick’s new Urethane casting machine. By fusing a new additive with new processing technology, Brunswick has created a version of Octane coverstock with more back-end grip.  

Reaction Characteristics - Absolute Inferno® on steroids
With increased grip in light oil and in the dry, Octane Gription coverstock gives the Total Inferno a length similar to other rough buffed Brunswick balls but with more response late in the mid-lane, on the back-ends and on the thickest of carrydown.  Improved grip has another advantage. The Total Inferno responds less to oil moving down the lane, minimizing reaction changes due to carrydown.  The increase in down lane hooking action delivers a ball with both high hook potential and high angularity on today’s lane conditions.

The Total Inferno uses the lowest RG core Brunswick has ever put in a bowling ball.  A fast revving, super-ultra-low-RG-core helps the Total Inferno deliver great mid-lane recovery.  Then, Octane Gription coverstock takes over and produces a stronger version of the move made famous by the Absolute Inferno;  angular but controllable, strong but continuous.  This strong down lane move delivers the highest hook potential Brunswick has achieved in a pearlized ball.  

Utility
•Out of the Box: With its Rough Buff finish, the Total Inferno will match up well on medium to oily lane conditions.
•When dulled:. Shiny surface finishes sometimes cause the ball to go too long before breaking.  To get your Total Inferno rolling sooner, dull the surface with a Scotch-briteâ„¢ grey pad, or similar abrasive, to increase hooking action.  To further increase hooking action, use a rougher abrasive to create an earlier reaction. Dulling your Total Inferno will increase its hooking action and its arc will become more even, creating a better match-up for oily lane conditions.  Dulling also helps to blend the over/under reactions seen on wet/dry lane conditions.  

To bring your Total Inferno back to its original factory finish, sand the surface to 220-grit then use Brunswick’s Factory Finish Rough Buff.

Coverstock
Octane Gription Reactive
Color:  
Orange/Purple/Red Pearl
Hardness: 76-78
Glow Engraving
Factory Finish
Rough Buff
More Information
Core Dynamics
Two-component
Dynamically
Symmetrical core
RG Max: 2.501”  
RG Min: 2.451”
RG Diff: 0.050”
RG Avg: 2.3 out of 10
Performance
Hook Potential 155
Length 90
Breakpoint Shape 85
Available Weights
12-16 Pounds
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: lbss831 on December 08, 2006, 03:52:30 PM
Got mine yesterday wanted to try something different with the drilling it is oob drilled to go long down and in with a strong backend tried on fresh oil pattern went 242,267,279 ball rolls very smooth and hits like a tank will be one that will be in my bag
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Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: slickyboyboo on December 11, 2006, 12:34:44 PM
I have been bowling for about 3 months, and I have about a 140 average. I got my Total Inferno drilled on Sat. and my first game right out of the box was a 200. This ball is AWSOME, I can't wait to see what I can do once I get a few games on it.
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: legend4life95 on December 11, 2006, 02:36:06 PM
Thanks for the worthless reviews so far fellas!
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Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: slickyboyboo on December 13, 2006, 10:29:20 AM
legend4life95 you are quite Welcome!
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: BT on December 16, 2006, 11:26:38 PM
Lets go, we need some reviews on this ball.

I am going to throw the Total I and the Strike zone tomorrow am, so I'll post what I find afterwards.
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: hayhor on December 17, 2006, 10:18:15 PM
Picked this ball up off of Bowlingball.com for $115.  Came with polish and a nice Brunswick towel.  Had it drilled last Monday night, bowled with it Tuesday.  I have it drilled to rev quick and snap hard.  The pin and heavy spot are kicked out slighly from my grip and I do have a flare adding hole.
I have had problems lately with carry down on my league.  I had a Vapor Zone and a Scorchin Inferno.  The VZ worked well when the shot was fresh.  I woud start out of the 3rd arrow throwing to the gutter.  By the end of the 1st game I would have to move outside to get the ball to come up.  My Scorchin wouldn't even work on that slop.
I threw the Total Inferno last week and all I can say is wow!  Shot 643, missed about 6 easy spares.  I started out just inside the 3rd arrow but instead of the normal move out I actually had to move in while everyone else moved out.  If I threw it too far out it would come flying back.  Too far in and it would hold in the oil and still finish strong.
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: John Ski on December 18, 2006, 01:52:18 AM
15lbs 3oz, 2.5
3-4" Pin

Well I am just putting my favorite layout on this ball.  4.5" x 3.5" (Pin x CG) from PAP(4.5" right, 1" up).  Pin is 3.5" north of my center of grip.  
 
Rev Rate 350-400 rpms.  

I drilled this ball to complement my radical.  Just to see what it does compared to it.  Well, what I see, Total is much earlier, and much stronger at the break point.  When it saw friction it really wanted to make a move.  The ball reaction was very strong arc.  Suprising me on how strong it actually was at the break.  No really over under reaction.  The ball was pretty clean through the fronts.  Not much help needed. A suprise once again.  So far this ball has really shown me good things.  Nothing to really complain about.

Bowled on a THS.  Just throw it right and watch it hook.  Don't know the distance and volume.
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JOHN SZCZERBINSKI

NATIONAL TEEN MASTERS CHAMP 05'
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: sloppysloan on December 20, 2006, 12:07:26 PM
If any of you bowling gurus can answer a rookies question it would be greatly appreciated. I love bowling but I've always used a crap house ball. I average about 200 and I'm trying to step my game up so I'm going to buy a ball, either the No Mercy or the Total Inferno, which should a rookie get? I'm a big guy and usually throw a 16, I like to get a lot of pin action. Any thought? thanks for the input. clemsonsloan@yahoo.com
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: iamnas22 on December 21, 2006, 10:05:17 AM
15lb 2oz
3" Pin
Leverage drilling. CG about 2" from center grip line.
Pin down for earlier roll.

Ball started off weaker than I thought. Could be just needed some warming up. After a game or so, I was able to bring it back from more of an outside line. I normally stand left foot on 30 and play out to around the 5 board. The alley has been laying down a shot with a little more oil lately, or they've been buffing longer than usual, so no more big backends. I moved a few to the right with the feet to 27 and pulled target in to around the 8 board. This was my sweet spot all night long. TI carries very well on pocket hits. Maybe one 10 pin in the 3 game set. Few 9 pins and a 4-9 split. Shot 246-207-221= 654. Chopped a 3-6 in the 10th of the second game for a killer on a decent game.

Compared to my other balls, my Paradigm seems to be much snappier on the backend than the TI. TI is more of a strong arc. I was able to play a deep line during pot bowling and shot 259 and 245 for a few extra bucks towards the purchase of the ball. Probably could've gotten more out of the ball with a different drill or flare hole, but wanted something smooth to the pocket that was going to be consistent with no chance for over/under.

Rating- 4 1/2 Stars out of 5.
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: coasterp on January 12, 2007, 07:30:51 PM
Just wondering if anyone has been having any issues with this ball? Someone I know started getting dents in the ball. Want to make sure it's an isolated case before I get one myself.
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: Kellsden on January 15, 2007, 02:07:54 AM
Bought this ball. 15.1#, 2-3" Pin, 3.1 Top Weight. Drilled it with a layout similar to 3L. Shot 276-245-228 out of the box. House shot, med oil, Holiday in Denver. This ball rolled out great. Was amazingly strong through the heads and gave me a pin reaction that left me watching at the foul line a couple times. 205 avg, 300 rev rate, 17 mph, RH. Great ball. Just got a couple new Brunswick balls and will post when understood.
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: GetYaWeigtUp on January 16, 2007, 02:48:13 PM
I bought this ball 15# drilled it pin out from ring finger, slightle under the rig finger, with the CG kicked out and a weight hole to the right. I kept the rough buff finish on it. I usually like to play 20-10 but with this ball I was forced to play 25-10 in the 1st game of league play on a THS. It was so aggressive I had to play deeper then usual but I didnt mind it at all. I wanted something that could handle the heavier stuff better, and that I found.
The ball was an absolute monster for the 1st and halfway through the 2nd game. But as the night went on, and the lanes changed, it didnt hold well down the middle. If I missed anything to the left of 10 I was splitting or over the head pin.

I think this ball is the strongest ball Ive ever picked up BUT.....I dont get to the line like I should. I was nearly 2-3 feet behind the foul line when I threw which seemed to be more then usual. So I realize why I couldnt get it to carry as well as I wanted it to. I highly recommend this ball forheavy oil, and Im not even a Brunswick guy, eversince they sold me a cheesy Radical.

Good ball overall IMO!
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Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: Your_Nemesis on January 18, 2007, 04:31:48 PM
It took me a while to figure out this ball and even longer to form an opinion. This is a ball that does not do what it's advertised to do. Now once you figure it out, it's a great ball. I found it best on carrydown and heavy oil playing up the 6 board with side roll. It's very hard to play inside the oil or with end over end roll because the ball wont pick up and will skid 50 feet before it begins to grab and by then it's impossible to get it back to the pocket unless you have as many revs as Sean Rash. I played with many surfaces for this ball: i tried the buff, 4000 grit Abralon, and finally decided on 600 grit wetsand. The coverstock had about 30 break-in games so be sure to give it some time before you judge it. Overall, once you figure it out this is a wonderful ball from Brunswick.
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Arsenal:
Brunswick Total Inferno
Brunswick Strike Zone
BVP Nemesis
BVP Rampage
Dyno-Thane Element Zr40  
Ebonite Maxim (spare)

My specs:
16 mph avg.
Mid-High track
Mid revs
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: BWI on January 25, 2007, 01:03:20 AM
just being honest when i say this... i hate this ball    for me it was very squirrely and never really read the breakpoint on 3 different oil patterns.... i have high revs, fast speed and a low track and this ball just flat out did not match up to my game at all
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Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: Albany601 on January 26, 2007, 08:01:48 PM
I've had my TI for about 3 weeks now and had some great games (240, 235) and some games where I'm shaking my head.(150) In league last friday, I rolled 9 out of 10 shots in the 1-3 pocket. Ending up leaving 2 7-10 splits, 2 4-10 splits, and 3 ringing 10 pins. (Not to mention this same pattern occurred across 3 games.) I could only get away with a 150 each game. I went to practice on the same pattern last night and had 4 5-7 splits in one game. Every other shot was a 9 count/spare. (Mostly 10 pins)

I love the way the ball rolls down the lane and finds the pocket, but the result is something I'm still working on. I've also adjusted my balls speed from 15 mph down to 12 or 13 due to a new oil pattern. So if anyone has any advice, it would be greatly appreciated.

Let me also say this, when this ball carries it carries like it is truly the total package. Bar none. I just need to make a minor adjustment somewhere in order for my TI to drive through the pins.

--Albany601

Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: deathwish88 on January 26, 2007, 09:57:25 PM
just drilled up one of these yesterday, i've got the pin under ring with the cg swung out just a little bit with a mini balance hole on the right of the ball.

right handed
tweener

i'll leave a review after i go test the ball out. expecting a crazy snap from the ball specs and drilling, but can't say till i've thrown =).
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Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: GetYaWeigtUp on January 30, 2007, 04:32:19 PM
Ok This is my 2nd review of this ball. The 1st time I stated that it hooked to hard with the rough buff finish with an aggressive pattern, plus I wasnt getting close enough to the line, BUT NOW......

I've went to a 1500 grit polish and this ball got nasty. It went a little a longer but kept the strong arch. It rolled with so much more control that I think I want to buy another one but I want a prettier one now. This is is like all purple. I want the orangish one!  

I didnt shoot 700 or 800 yet but thats because Im still learning how to be more consistent with my release and targeting but when I threw it well, it exceeded my expectations. Great ball by Brunswick!
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Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: Brunswickbowler298 on February 02, 2007, 01:10:54 PM
Got this ball a couple weeks ago. I got it drilled up with the pin under ring finger (5" pin I think, needed that because i have a longer hand). small balance hole at about 5 o clock in relation to where the wholes are. This ball has a lot more midlane reaction than i was expecting, i have been lacking this greatly. It has a very strong continuous backend went thrown straight down and in, if i let it go out about 2-3 boards at the breakpoint it seems to snap back a bit harder(on normal house conditions). If i throw the ball up 10-13 board it seems to leave a solid ten pin a lot. if i stick to the outside (9-3) it seems to come back and carry the ten very nicely. Also tried throwing the ball with a swing/stroke shot from 20 - 24 out to 5 and it comes back VERY nicely. This is definatly a higher oil ball. All in all its a wonderful ball
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: on February 03, 2007, 12:00:11 AM
This ball is a keeper.  Decide where you want to play on the lanes with it BEFORE you have one drilled.  

Stronger layouts with the factory ruff-buff finish will be better suited playing deep enough to allow the ball a little "skid" so it hits and carries better.

Slower speeds, or those who want to play through less oil should lay the ball out for more length and probably will need to polish the cover due to the serious friction this ball generates.  

The main complaint I hear is that the ball doesn't seem super strong on the backend.  If this is your problem you probably should try 1000 to 2000 abralon finish, or even some polish.  Move a little outside, if necessary, and let the ball do the work.  

This ball revs up easily and is strong, but controllable.  Great job Brunswick.
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Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: Kurt on February 04, 2007, 05:47:13 PM
Had this one drilled on fri to help out my 2005 pba ultimate which was eaten by a hungry lane. Ball had 3" pin and 3.9 top weight. Drilled with pin under and cg swung to right 2 1/2 ". Ball was left in box condition (for now).
threw a few in practice but was leery of reaction, had so much bad luck with the radical. End of 1st game seems that backends are spotty from carrydown.
2nd ball in 10th so i figured ,cant hurt.
WOW seems like it wanted to hook right off my hand. OK so move deeper for spare 5 pin and covered fine. Play between 4th 5th  arrow and send her right.
just keep the speed and lift up. Well must say outta drill press with 3 practice shots and then go 289 not to shabby if i say so. Impressed the crap outta me!!!Revved up nicely and made hard move. Defiantly ball is a keeper, but think might need some polish to help get it down lane, rather roll it than throw it.
Here is picture of ball with somewhat on how it was drilled.

http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l134/wegner_09/?action=view¤t=TotalInferno2.jpg
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: Bigmike on February 16, 2007, 10:16:18 PM
See stats for profile.

Lay Out: 5" from PAP(over ring finger), 75deg angle. No wt hole.

Surface: Box, mine came with more of a factory shine on it then a rough buff surface  

Purpose: To give myself a arsenal ball that I could use on medium/longer and medium oil volume patterns.

Observations: I have thrown this on a freshly oiled THS that is close to 40', but medium volume. This is the perfect match up for this ball with my specs. It seemed like I could get away with getting the ball outside of my target line a little more than usual. I also used this on some tighter and longer conditions and was able to play a little bit right to left and up the boards. From this angle, this layout hits very well.

Final thoughts: This is one of Brunswicks stronger releases in awhile. I can only imagine what the Fury will be like in a solid cover. I wouldn't mind trying this ball with a lower pin placement and a little more surface for control on longer patterns.
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Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: Corey C on February 23, 2007, 01:20:45 AM
5" pin below the ring finger no hole.

I just drilled my secong Total down at the Mini. I didn't match up well there because the ball was just too aggresive. I smoothed it out to 2000 abralon and it was still to early in Vegas.

Tonight in league they finally put out enough oil to use something new. If you don't have a ton of head oil this ball will burn up quick and look flat on the back. I used it for four games, kept moving left and I had a very good reaction with a strong continuous backend.

I am very happy with the way this ball rolls, but I will say again, YOU NEED HEAVY HEAD OIL to have the ball read properly.
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Brunswick Amateur Staff
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Team Canada
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Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: smitty06 on March 01, 2007, 08:27:07 PM
I have a gripe about this ball.

15#
3-3.5 pin
3.04 top

I have had this ball for one month and i have put about 30 to 35 games on it cleaning after every use...The ball has lost its reaction. I have dulled it down but that has not helped it. Drilled a flare hole and still nothing. My ball sped is 17.7mph and about 350 to 380 rev rate. On 29' buffed to 40' oil pattern. Woundering if anyone else is haveing the same prob.
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: King Fozy of Billingshire on March 03, 2007, 03:10:30 PM
YES I WOULD HAVE TO AGREE WITH YOU MINE WAS ROLLING GREAT FOR ABOUT 20 25 GAMES AND THEN POOF, NOTHIN ON THE HOUSE SHOT, BUT IT DOES STILL ROLL PRETTY STRONG ON HEAVIER PATTERNS LIKE A PBA PATTERN, BUT STILL NOT AS STRONG AS OUT OF BOX... HITS HARD BUT NOTHING AS FAR AS MOVEMENT,

PIN UNDER RING FINGER TO GET IT TO ROLL SMOOTH AND CONTROLED

17.5 MPH
300-350 RPM
LEFTY
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: partchie1 on March 04, 2007, 01:30:29 PM
Not real impressed with this ball. Not a ball techy but had my local pro shop drill it up for the way I throw the ball. It seems to lose it's energy when it hits the pins. In the 5th I was at 68! Threw it in my bag and pulled out my old faithful MATRIX TRIMAX III and managed to pull a small 700 out of my rear. I'm only a once a weeker. Just took the TOTAL back yesterday and and had them shine it up. Hopefully that will work otherwise it $200 down the drain (or a TOTAL wast of money).
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: heavyarty on March 08, 2007, 06:41:01 PM
well i must say when i heard this was the new money ball i just had to drill it, and WOW. OOB is way to strong. hit it with a polish and goes down real long and boom, 10 in the pit. a must have ball for any sport condition. pin is 4 1/2 in from pap and cg is on pap

17-18 MPH
350-375 rpm
PAP 4 7/8 over
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: EpicNIrish on March 19, 2007, 04:08:45 PM
Speed: 15-16 MPH
RPM Rate: 250-300
PAP: 4 5/6" over, 4/5" up.

Conditions thrown on: Freshly oiled THS. Taken through all transitions.

Layout: Pin 3 3/8" from PAP, X-hole on axis. OOB Finish
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k80/poetryinsane/PIC_0076.jpg

Reaction Shape: L-shaped almost.

Reaction to ball: This ball is the answers to my prayers I believe. This ball is great of fresher med-heavy volumes of oil conditions. I haven't yet tried it on a Sport or PBA pattern, but will in the next 4-6 weeks once the league starts up. This ball gets into a skiddish movement in the midlane, which is a reaction not necessarily desirable, but it picks up harder in-between the midlane and backend. Once it hits the backs, it does not stop, and drives through the pins. I haven't had anything negative yet to say about this ball, only having 18-20 games on the ball, and never changing the cover. After 10-15 games, the ball's reaction seems to tame down quite a bit, and be more predictable at the breakpoint, which is a huge positive. I say, this ball would suit anybody wanting a predictable, yet strong and hard-hitting medium-heavy oiler. I'll update it once I throw it on something harder than a THS.

*UPDATE*

Well, after having probably 100-120 games on this ball now, I can say it isn't exactly a "WOW" ball, but it is not a bad ball by any means, once you take the cover to your liking. Well, after 30-40 games or so, the ball's reaction was annoying me to no end, as I wanted a real long and strong type of reaction, and it was just rolling out. So I took the ball to 600 grit and then polished it, and it was better than before. I get a real nice lengthy reaction, clearing the heads and midlane with ease, and making a hard driving reaction in the backend. I threw this ball on a sport shot, which was about 41' or so, OOB outside of the 10 board, unless you played real slow up the 5 board or so, with a lot of turn. Well, I started out swinging the ball from the 15 board to the 12 or so, and it just skid way too long, with the cover taken up now. So, I moved to standing on the 5 board, moved all the way back on the approach, and stayed behind the ball for more forward roll, and the ball rolled about 40-45 feet downlane and then made a hard-arc type of reaction as it didn't have the dry area, it was a lot more controlled, and if it left anything, it was a 7 or 10 pin. I'm starting to like this ball more and more, but I'm thinking I won't be able to use it after a little while until PBA Experience kicks up. Updates will be following soon!

Thanks for reading!!
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: olererack on March 22, 2007, 01:45:31 AM
I Read  some bowlers  are have trouble reading the Total Inferno
 Here are some helpful hints ( I Hope).
First  take an look at the  surface and  weight block,
To determine to drill weak or stronger drilling
 To shine or  leave it sanded,
Remember
Gription cover stock gives the Total Inferno more response in the mid-lane,
And back-ends to control carry down.
Increasing  mid lane delivers a ball with both high hook potential and high angularity for today's lane conditions.
The Total Inferno uses the lowest RG core Brunswick has ever put in a bowling ball.
 A fast revving, super-ultra-low-RG-core helps the Total Inferno deliver great mid-lane recovery
Out of the Box: With its Rough Buff finish, the Total Inferno will match up well on medium-to-oily lane conditions.
When shined:. Shiny surface finishes sometimes cause the ball to go too long before breaking. To get your Total Inferno  to rolling sooner, dull the surface with a Scotch-brite grey pad,
Or similar abrasive, to increase hooking action.
To further increase hooking action, use a rougher abrasive to create an earlier reaction.
Dulling your Total Inferno will increase its hooking action and its arc will become more even,
Creating a better match-up for oily lane conditions.
Dulling also helps to blend the over/under reactions seen on wet/dry lane conditions.
Ball is a very smooth and consistent rolling ball normal house shot. get down the lane and have  strong backend roll
 




Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: LeoAnalyn on March 27, 2007, 01:04:57 PM
Got this used ball 4 week ago. I have to say this ball got better control on all of my Inferno's. On Medium+ lane this ball is so perfect and on Dry forget it but I got 279 on it all strikes hit downtown If I didn't moved for the right pocket it would have been another of my 300s.  It's drilled under my ring finger and the cg is slightly out with 2.5 pin and It is drilled like my Absolute inferno with Extra hole. The cover stock is untouched. Now I have my new Go To ball.
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: LORD DITT on April 04, 2007, 04:31:44 PM
3.5" pin
4x4 drilling
16 lbs.

THS - synthetics

line: 18(at the arrows) out to 5(at the 40'mark)
speed:16
revs: 350
avg: 215

OOB surface was a little too much and I wanted to be able to use it more often. I shined it up a little which allowed the ball to set up a little later down the lane.

Had it for 3 months and shot about 100 games with it.  the reaction has(as I expected) smoothed out a little but this ball is still agressive coming off of the oil.  

Got a couple of rings with it....(800 and 299).  shot some really good 700s.

Not real sensitive to small speed changes.

I believe this ball needs the revs and speed to work on a your normal medium house shot.  I know of a couple of people who have them and are all pleased with  them.  

I really haven't had any(I know I am going to regret saying this) pocket splits, solid 9 pins, solid 8 pins, or ringing 10s to speak of. (oh, you know the bowling gods are going to punish me for saying that!)

well, thats my two cents.

other equipment i have:
columbia 300 action(consistant, consistant, consistant)
hammer doom(waiting to take the place of the rule)
monster bruiser(awsome ball for the money)
track heat(still have not figured this one out)
track rule(my current boat anchor;-)


Keep it between the gray boards.
Lord Ditt

Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: RSalas on April 07, 2007, 08:15:00 PM
Ball:  Brunswick Total Inferno

Layout:

Pin 5” from PAP, below ring finger
CG ¾” to right of grip center and ¾” below midline
No XH

Initial Surface Preparation:

Box finish, with two coats of Doc’s Magic Bowling Ball Elixir.

Purpose:

To fill the cavernous gap in the tournament bag between the Scorchin’ Inferno and the Red Zone.  More specifically, for use on heavier mediums where I need to open up the track.

Why this ball?

I’ve seen a number of bowlers use the Total with effectiveness on longer patterns where there is dry to the right, and I was impressed with its ability to recover strongly even when thrown with some head belly, as well as carry when played through the oil.  I was also amazed at how well it keeps pins low, and how many corners it kicks out just when it seemed that the ball had blown all of its energy.

I had heard that the Total was pushy through the front part of the lane, even in box finish, so I chose a pin-under layout.  I went with a 5” pin-to-PAP distance to try to keep it from flaring out too quickly.

Observations:

The first time I threw the Total was in the first block of a tournament on lanes with synthetic heads and old wood in back.  The pattern was longer, but the fresh strip and oil made the dry parts of the lane more pronounced.  I was able to go at the condition with a tight swing, and the Total would recover strongly when I missed right, and hold in the oil when I got it left of target.  As the oil pushed down the lane, though, the Total started to bog a bit at the breakpoint.  However, I was able to get the reaction and the carry back by moving to the right and using a release with more forward roll.

I also used the Total at a center with AMF synthetics, on a flatter pattern with less free hook and free skid than the typical house shot.  On this condition, the Total seemed to labor a bit, and I had to be very careful with the speed.  When I made good shots, the Total did open up the back part of the lane.  However, like the Radical, the Total was very sensitive to transition, so I found myself moving my feet frequently over the course of the set.

Most recently, I used the Total at a different center with AMF synthetics, on a house pattern after a head run.  The Total was a bit skittish at the start because of how tight the front part of the lane was playing, but when the shot opened up, I could get my feet to the left and send the ball to the dry and it would recover and carry, or I could square up and fall back from inside and still get the corners out.

Conclusions:

The Total has been advertised as an “Absolute on steroids.”  To me, though, the Total seems to me to be more like an updated version of the Ultimate Inferno, in that it seems to work best on fresher wet-dry patterns.  The Absolute has always been most effective for me on tougher patterns, while the Ultimates I’ve owned have needed help from the lane condition in order to be most effective.  However, the Total differs from the Absolute in the way it hits the pins.  Like the Radical, the Total does a better job of carrying corners on off hits than either of the Infernos with the Activator cover did.

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Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: wisz214 on April 08, 2007, 08:01:29 PM
Not much I can say about this ball other than it is very consistent and predictable as long as you keep your speed up when you are a high rev player.  If you get lazy with it, it WILL overreact leaving VERY ugly wide open splits.  I've had a few good games (280, 279, 269) with it and two or three 700 series.
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: BrunswickBowler123 on April 28, 2007, 05:18:46 PM
i got mine shot 243 with it but it is very controllable but has a beasty backend and is drilled liek brunsnick's pin over middle cg kicked out no weight hole and i believe its a absolute on steroids
Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: SteveAustin2808 on June 08, 2007, 09:07:20 PM
Brunswick Total Inferno
Weight: 15#
Pin: 2-2.5"
Top Weight: 2.5 oz

Layout:
4 1/4" Pin Below the Ring Finger. CG kicked out 1.5" with Weight Hole 5" from mid-line.

Picture: http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5279290
Video: http://media.putfile.com/MPs-Total-Inferno

First Impressions:
The Total Inferno gave me a big first impression because I was in need of something that could work in heavy oil and still have that angularity and this ball fit the bill.

General Thoughts:
The ball works great in the slick stuff and still has enough energy retention to give me an angular reaction shape on the backend. Once the heads start to burn up and carry down becomes problematic, it is time to put the Total Inferno back in the bag.

Comparison and Contrast:

Total Inferno vs. Smokin' Inferno

One being dull (Total) and one being polished (Smokin') is the key difference. The Total can handle a higher volume of oil while the Smokin' gives a clean read through the heads and gets more length. The similar characteristics these two have is the same angular reaction shape. As I said in the beginning, I was greatly impressed with how the Total handled the heavy oil and was continuous instead of losing all energy on the backend.

Final Conclusion:
If you are in need of a ball that can handle the slick stuff, look no further than the Total Inferno.
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Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: Stroker812 on February 27, 2008, 05:59:03 PM
Bought the ball to add to my line up as well to have a more aggressive ball. I have 2 BVP Rampages, 1 OOBox,1 sanded, Storm Jolt Pearl, Power Groove and a 9-10 spare ball.

15.3lb drilled for my stroker style. Rt. Hander. I typically bowl House/sport shots, wood and synthetic lanes.  Avg 185, High game 278, 684 Series best. Roll 8-20gms a week Dec-Apr. Very little tourney experience.

I have been very impressed w how easy adjustments can be made. Strong pin carry, very low on splits. I typically roll down the trough 5th-10th board but thsi is the first ball I could get over to the 25th roll over to the 10th and come back to pocket and not leave the 7 or 10. Can't do that w either of my Rampages or the Jolt. I clean my balls after each time I bowl to keep oil build up to a minimum and it helps w consistentcy and I can typically find my spots within 4-6 frames. This ball likes Med oil but I was able to get it to read well even with broken down conditions w speed adjustments. Wasn't hard to figure it out as other balls have been and found it to be forgiving and get into pocket even if I missed by a board. I will or would buy another one.

Recently rolled my personal best 278 w this ball even though others went to less aggressive balls I stayed w this one and its read was good enough to drink free for the evening and win $$

   

Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: rockerbowler18 on April 11, 2008, 03:20:13 AM
I honestly don't know what to make of this ball just yet. I'm still working on it, but from what I've seen so far with it, I like what I see. I wouldn't recommend this ball to just anyone, though.

I'm a cranker, lots of revs, lots of speed, but I am the most versatile player I know, and I can stroke it up the boards as well. High track, within 1/8th inch of the thumb/fingerholes.

What I wanted with this ball:
Strong midlane read; aggressive move/face-up to the pocket; strong, continuous backend motion all the way through the pins.

How I laid this ball out to achieve this:
Pin under ring finger, CG kicked out 1.5-2", with a small weight hole to bring the ball back to legal, right on axis.

What I got:
Exactly what I bargained for, with one condition: Throw it hard, and put some juice on it. There is definitely a reason Sean Rash has seen success with this ball. It works when you throw a powerful, powerful shot. Great carry, great reaction, great hit, absolutely amazing. However, when I softened up, and made a move, I got an over/under reaction worse than I think I've ever seen, as well as solid 10s, 7s, and even a couple 7-10s flush in the pocket. The ball simply burned itself up in some instances...

Advice:
Keep it in the oil, and be prepared to put something on it; grip it & rip it.
Once carrydown starts comin' around, it'd be wise to go to a different ball (Radical Inferno, maybe?)...this ball cuts through carrydown like a spoon through solid concrete. Don't be afraid to grab this ball at the bottom, but only if you have the speed to compensate.

Finally, DON'T TURN IT!!! I turned to ball twice, experimentally, to about a 70 degree axis turn, and both times resulted in nasty leaves (surprise washout and pocket 7-10).

Overall:
Great ball for the powerplayer or someone who really needs a heavy oil ball. Not only huge volumes of oil, but long oil. Stay deep inside with this ball and keep it in the oil as long as possible, and it will probably serve you well. If you are a powerplayer (that means speed and revs, not just one or the other) you will probably be satisfied with this ball, though there are better ones out there. Buy it if you can find one cheap, don't pay a lotta money for one, because in all honesty, it's not really worth a whole lot of money (I paid 90 for mine, brand new.)

I will update after I get to throw on a couple different patterns and get a bit of a track burnt into the ball...
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Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: Freakin10pin on October 10, 2008, 08:48:59 AM
Pin 4" from axis above fingers, flare increasing X hole. 2000 abralon.

This ball is the HEAT!  Provided you have enought head oil to keep it from burning up, you can bring it back from no mans land.  The ball works very well on house conditions and longer sport conditions where you need recovery.

Don't be deceived by the naysayers ... if the ball is going in flat, then usually that means there is not enough oil in the heads.
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Title: Re: Total Inferno
Post by: noturcuzin on October 14, 2010, 10:27:31 PM
Great ball from brunswick! The perfect house shot ball IMO. Managed to find a new one and got it drilled, took it out for the first time on my Tuesday night league. Shot 222 right out of the gate! This ball is very smooth, stores all of its energy till the backend then makes a strong but controllable and smooth arc into the pocket. Would definitely recommend getting one. Thanks for reading. Pic of layout below.

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq272/noturcuzin/IMG_2132.jpg
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