So yesterday I was playing the fellow at work that gives me the most difficulty
as far as spin, et. We've a tournament in the works and I've been playing the
squishy in preparation.... Very effectively against all opponents save this
fellow.

This guy is a southpaw and puts a LOT of junk on the ball. He disguises it very
well. My fault too... as I was kind enough to re-store the bat his dad brought
back from Japan 35 years ago (a very nicely preserved Butterfly Hichop oversized
unit). I play first two games with the squishy and lose. Badly.

Fark it, I say... and break out the new red / black hardbat. Dr. Evil on a
5-ply 729 Black Whirlwind blade. Knowing that the red side is higher COF, I
originally played that on my backhand... to no avail....

Switched it around (red on the forehand) and handily defeated him 21 - 11.

Anti-Spin? Yeah, I definitely think there may be something to that. My game
against him went from an intense struggle to read and counter spin.... to a much
more effective attacking game that I'm used to playing.

Interesting how not having to dedicate so much energy and concentration into the
reading of spin... can allow for better focus on other parts of the game.

When the time comes to play him "officially" for the tournament, most assuredly,
I know what weapon to choose.

Cheers!

Larry "Boneman" Bone
Dingmans Ferry, PA