Description:

The Blazing Inferno is a higher RG version of the original Inferno. Even though the inner core shape is the same as the Inferno, 1.17 pounds of weight have been moved from the inner core to the outer core. This shift in weight results in a significantly more cover heavy ball. The RG-min of the Blazing Inferno is 0.068” higher and the RG-diff is 0.017” lower than the original Inferno. This change in mass distribution allows the Blazing Inferno to be a better match-up when reduced traction through the heads and the mid-lane are desired.

Compared to your original Inferno:
-The Blazing Inferno will match-up better to drier lane conditions and shorter patterns.
-The Blazing Inferno will match-up better to lane surfaces that are in less than ideal condition.
-The Blazing Inferno will match-up better for bowlers who struggle with early ball reaction.

Brunswick’s new Activator Coverstock has quickly established a reputation for excellence in ball reaction, durability and longevity of ball reaction. On the lanes, Activator Coverstock is clean through the heads with excellent mid-lane recovery and a strong arcing back-end reaction that creates powerful pin action. Owners of the original Inferno have reported that it requires less frequent resurfacing and rejuvenations and is more resistant to cracking than other reactive coverstock balls.

Utility
Out of the Box: With its High Gloss Polish finish the Blazing Inferno will match up well on medium-dry to medium-oily lane conditions.
When dulled: The Blazing Inferno hooking action will increase and its arc will become more even, creating a better match-up for oily lane conditions and further blending the over/under reactions seen on wet/dry lane conditions.

Reaction Setup
Warning: The Blazing Inferno is a low differential ball. This means that high RPM players can use leverage pin positions and medium-low RPM players may need a flare increasing hole to achieve the most aggressive ball reactions. See Brunswick drilling instructions for symmetric core low-differential balls.

The Blazing Inferno is finished with a high gloss surface which enhances its appearance and reduces hooking action in the oil. High gloss finishes can sometimes cause over/under reactions, too little hooking action in the oil, then too much hooking action off the dry, which can be hard to control. To increase hooking action and smooth out the ball reaction dull the surface, first with a fine 800-1000 grit abrasive or grey pad. If more hooking action and a smoother reaction is desired dull the surface of the ball with a coarse 320-400 grit abrasive or red pad.

Bring your Blazing Inferno back to its original Factory Finish with Brunswick’s new High Gloss Polish. Available at your local proshop.

Coverstock
Activatorâ„¢
Color: Red/Orange pearl
Hardness: 77-79
Glow Engraving
Factory Finish
High Gloss Polish
Core Dynamics
RG Max: 2.564”  
RG Min: 2.531”
RG Diff: 0.033”
RG Avg: 4.3
Performance
Hook Potential 110
Length 115
Breakpoint Shape 90
Available Weights
11-16 Pounds

Drilled my Blazing with the pin just right and below the ring finger.  CG pretty much in the center of the grip.  Box surface.  Having not thrown a Brunswick ball in nearly 5 years, I have to say I am impressed with this ball.  Gets down the lane with ease and does not make a jerky move, but covers a lot of boards.  The hit is spectacular, ball carried everything and from different angles too.  Great ball for when the lanes break down or if you bowl a 2nd shift. I have to give this ball an 8 out of 10.
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Specs:
15lbs
Pin 4-5"
Drilled pin above bridge (RH), cg on negative side of grip center, no weight hole
Box finish

Pros: Gets down the lane with ease, receptive to changes in hand position, hits like all Infernos--Nasty hard

Cons: Sensitive to speed, not user friendly

Overall: This is a nice piece of gear, but you have to know when and how it wants to be used. This is not a go long and rip back ball for dry lanes. At least, that's not what mine does with this drilling and my style. For me, the Blazing is a good option when there is dry to bounce the ball off on the outside. It seems to like being rolled more than cranked. That works perfectly when the heads are gone and there's a nice dry bumper up the outside. Under those conditions, I'm able to stay right and fire it up the outside. As soon as it touches the dry it digs in and makes its trek toward the pocket. Once there, it tosses pins like a bandit.

After throwing this ball a little, I can see why some people didn't like it. As I stated above, you have to know when and how to use it. If you are patient enough to figure out its place, however, you won't be disappointed. It's a very good ball for lighter conditions. I would say a solid 7.5 out of 10.
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I can't bowl 300, but I can bench 320 : )

Great ball when heads burn up. Gets down lane nicely and still makes strong move on backend. If not used on right conditions, you may run into issues with carry.

I got this ball for $50.00. Ball had the pin up and to the left of my middle finger. This ball goes long and arcs really nicely on the backend. I tried to keep the ball in box condition. Great addition to my arsenal. Can be a little jumpy if the backends are too dry, but that was expected.
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***SLAYER***

16lbs 1oz
2.9 top
2-3 pin
drilled
pin 1/2 in off ring finger
stacked
not sure of where my cg is
box finish

righty
18-20 mph
mid high revs
power stroker

drilled the ball two days ago and threw it about 15 games last night. so far i utterly LOVE THIS BALL. i wanted it to go long and snap and from what i can tell it is gonna work just fine. The ball starts this massive roll at about 25-30 feet and, like a sniper rifle, i can predict where the ball will hit the second it leaves my hand. Except for the numerous smash 8 and 9 pins i left last night this ball carrys VERY well.

I was throwing the ball on what started out to be a nice amount of oil actually and I had to slow it down some to make it work at first. once the lanes started braking down the ball was quite viscious.  I started out playing up 8 and ended up 15-8 with full, normal, speed.

I picked this ball up on ebay for 46 bucks shipped NIB and am considering a couple more for the closet or for different drillings. If you are in need of a longer ball with some good snap on the back end, and with the power to completely DESTROY racks, you might want to pick up one of these last lot balls on ebay. It's a VERY GOOD ball for the money!!!

I have this 15lb ball since 2004 and still my first choice on any league. Of course Always drained the oil out every 60 games or if start leaving 10 pin. Drilled the ball 2L and Cg is slightly toward between two fingers with Balance hole. For High RPM bowlers. Got My Second 300 on this ball
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I used it on a Medium Oil lane then if still to much oil then I switch to Intense Inferno.

I'm going to start this review by saying WOW!!!!!!!! The Blazing Inferno is the best bowling ball I have ever used on a broken down house shot. I could throw the ball out and it would make a violent and extremely controllable move into the pocket. If you can come across one of these buy it, you won't be disappointed. Blazing Inferno rating-10/10!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm a pyro, I play with inferno fire without getting burned.