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Total Inferno
« 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
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Albany601

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Re: Total Inferno
« Reply #16 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.

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deathwish88

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Re: Total Inferno
« Reply #17 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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Re: Total Inferno
« Reply #18 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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Brunswickbowler298

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Re: Total Inferno
« Reply #19 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
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Re: Total Inferno
« Reply #20 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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Kurt

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Re: Total Inferno
« Reply #21 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
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Bigmike

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Re: Total Inferno
« Reply #22 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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Re: Total Inferno
« Reply #23 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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Re: Total Inferno
« Reply #24 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.
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King Fozy of Billingshire

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Re: Total Inferno
« Reply #25 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
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partchie1

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Re: Total Inferno
« Reply #26 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).
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heavyarty

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Re: Total Inferno
« Reply #27 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
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Re: Total Inferno
« Reply #28 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!!
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Re: Total Inferno
« Reply #29 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
 




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LeoAnalyn

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Re: Total Inferno
« Reply #30 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.
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