[alexwolf]

I don't know Chou. Lead Infernape definitely has merit, as we have lead sets such as Aerodactyl and Azelf, but Infernape seems worse than both of them. Azelf can outspeed and Taunt SR Terrakion, while Starmie and Tentacruel are not so fond of switching into it. Lead Infernape is helpless against the best spinners in the tier, Starmie and Tentacruel. Azelf can also set-up SR and prevent Hippowdon from doing so without any fear, while Infernape has to play a 50-50 game, which is not cool at all, as Hippo is a common lead. Aerodactyl outspeeds lead Terrakion too, and can beat Starmie and Tentacruel (and Forretress if it wants, but Infernape does that too). And Aerodactyl can prevent both Tyranitar and Hippowdon from setting up SR, while getting up SR itself, due to the sandstorm immunity.

So all in all, lead Inferanpe seems somewhat outclassed as a lead, except from a few specific sutuations. However, if some people have experience with this set, we better hear them too first before making any final decision.