Reaction Characteristics
The Ultimate Inferno is a heavy oil ball designed for bowlers who prefer Reactive over Particle coverstocks. The Ultimate Inferno uses the same core as the original Inferno but combines it with a solid 800-grit dull version of Activator coverstock.

Compared to the original Inferno:
-The Ultimate Inferno will match-up better to oily lane conditions, longer patterns and heavy carry down.
-The Ultimate Inferno will match-up better for bowlers who struggle with excessively long ball reaction.
-The Ultimate Inferno will match-up better on heavily oiled - over/under lane conditions.

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: The Ultimate Inferno is an ideal heavy oil ball for players wanting to use a Reactive coverstock.
When shined: Using Brunswick’s Factory Finish High Gloss Polish the total hooking action of the Ultimate Inferno can be reduced and the arc made more skid/snap.

Reaction Setup
The Ultimate Inferno can be drilled using the standard drilling techniques developed for two-piece balls, see the included drilling instructions for reaction characteristics and layout details.

The Ultimate Inferno is finished with a dull 800-grit surface finish which increases its hooking action in the oil. Dull surface finishes can sometimes hook too early resulting in reduced backend reaction and hitting power. To increase length, polish the surface with Brunswick’s Factory Finish High Gloss Polish.

Coverstock
Activatorâ„¢
Aggressive Reactive  
Color:  
Blue soild/Red solid
Hardness: 76-78
Glow Engraving
Factory Finish
800-Grit Wet Sand
More Information

Core Dynamics
Two-component
Dynamically
Symmetrical core
RG Max: 2.513”  
RG Min: 2.463”
RG Diff: 0.050”
RG Avg: 2.6
Performance
Hook Potential 150
Length 55
Breakpoint Shape 60
Available Weights
11-16 Pounds

Just recieved the oh mighty ultimate inferno, I must save that I fell into the hype of this ball, dull there is barely reaction and when I hit the pocket it would leave pins like the 4 5 or 6, polished up the reaction gets a little better.

I hit the pocket hard and just could not understand why pins are still standing, When its dry put this ball away its even worse. It could have been the way it was drilled or it could have been me, I dont care to much for this ball. I got a
lane 1 black cherry a couple of days ago polished and it hits 100 times better than this ball.

Maybe ill have it drilled in another pattern and give it one more chance, Im not trying to sell anybody nothing but the truth

Year in review 2004-2005

   these are the first brunswick balls i have used in a longhand it was the best year yet after i got both the ultimate inferno and the intense inferno i rolled 7 - 800 , 3-300 and a boat load of other scores i cant say enough about brunswick and the r&d staff they have great stuff i just order a rampage and hope it will do good i will get back later with that

An update to an earlier review, Original review listed first.


Yep, what else needs to be said. I have this and the Original (bought them both at the same time). The pin on both balls is just above the middle of the fingers with the CG in the middle of the grip just kicked out to the right a hint. The Ultimate has a weight hole to flare it more and the Original does not. I think it is a 5 1/2 inch drilling (from pap). Love both, they hit good, they roll up good, nuff said. I'm very happy with moving to Brunswick. I use the Ultimate on med heavy and heavy shots, Original on med light to lighter or burnt-up shots. If your driller is qualified and knows Brunswick, you should get a lot out of this ball. Cleaning it is important. Make sure you use a good ball cleaner after ever 3 to 9 game set. Otherwise you will see a decrease in performance.


11-12-05 Update

Still have this ball and it's still a rolling bomb. I did see a significant decrease in performance due to use and oil absorbtion. I did two things to combat this. I "baked" the ball per B-Wicks recommendation for their coverstocks since I was unable to find a shop with a rejuvenator to bleed out the oil. And I put this on my spinner and resurfaced it back to box finish. Once I did these two things this ball came back in "Brand New" condition. I used it on a medium house shot and was able to play 20 to 10 with speed and had no problems with it turning the corner, and I used it on a heavy oil house shot and had to play a straighter 15 or 12 to 10 belly with speed that still killed the pocket every time. I've had the Infernos longer than any balls I've ever had and they still work great getting into a full year. Once cleaned and\or resurfaced they come back like new. I've added an Absolute Inferno and an Impulse Zone and I have a ball for about any condition I see with the exception of PBA or sport shots (that's due to the layouts of the balls). All the B-Wick equipment hits well and it lasts a long time. I have plenty of games on all 4 balls and when properly maintained they act as new. If you don't have an Ultimate and you see a few heavy to med heavy houses, get one, get it drilled properly and you won't go wrong.

I drilled this ball using layout 2E

Box finish

What else can you say that hasn't been said about the UI?  I purchased my first one about 4 months ago and recently purchased my second one.

You MUST have oil on the lane to use this ball, otherwise it will roll out.  This ball does not take to getting deep when there is no head oil and throwing it to the gutter since it will begin to roll too soon.  I feel it works great anywhere there is head oil

This balls clears the heads, starts up in the midline, and continues all the way into the pit. I have had quite a few balls, and this is definitely one of the best, if not the best of all of them.  It reminds me of the old Columbia Boss, just stronger.  My other recent purchases were a Full Throttle and an X-Factor Deuce.  I wish I would have got the UI first as I would have had no need for the other two.  The UI is MUCH stronger

I am very impressed with the Activator coverstock, I never thought a dull ball could make such a nice transition through the heads.  The low-rg core revs off your hand with ease.

If you have not tried this ball yet, you  owe it to yourself to get one.  My pro shop tells me they still sell more Ultimates than any other ball. I think that speaks volumes in today's "new ball every month" climate.

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Righty
Lo side cranker/hi side tweener
@60 deg. axis tilt
@16 mph at pin deck
Revs increase with speed
All balls are 16#

This ball is simply put the best. I got this ball about three months ago and I couldn't be happier. Last year my average was around 160 this year my average has went to 189 at one house and 179 at another. The biggest reason is this ball hits like a ton of bricks even on miss hits it takes them all down with ease. The lane conditions I bowl on is med heavy at one place and heavy at another. This ball always comes back to the pocket and finishes strong.
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Danno

Ive had this ball a long, long time, but guess what. It still works great.  I havent used it in  a while because i havent had a chance to get the finger grips fixed. I took it to the pro shop and had new grips and had it resurfaced and bam just like brand new. I just shot my new high game with it yesterday, 297, yeah 97, horrible last shot. Many people i know have said that it burns out after a year, but i guess i got lucky with mine, or it might just be the person throwing it. Anyway great ball, best of all infernos, and brunswicks.

This ball is definitely great, just got my average over 200 now using this and the Columbia300 Messenge Ti. Had it a little over a year and it hasn't worn out at all.