2 Poydras Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70140

10$ for non-members

Small colored dots on the ball indicate its dynamic level (bounciness), hence, the standard of play for which it is suited. The recognized speed colors indicating the degree of dynamicism are:

* Double Yellow - Extra Super slow (very low bounce)
* Yellow - Super slow (low bounce)
* Green or White - slow (average bounce)
* Red - Medium (high bounce)
* Blue - Fast (very high bounce)

Balls are manufactured to these standards by Prince, Dunlop, Pointfore, Wilson and others. The 'double-yellow dot ball', introduced in 2000, is currently the competition standard, replacing the earlier 'yellow-dot' which was long considered the competition standard. There is also a high-altitude "orange dot" ball, used in places like Mexico City, Calgary, Denver and Johannesburg. In North America the Dunlop "green dot" ball is often used at high altitude.

Other balls available are:

* Dunlop 'Max Blue' (aimed at beginners) which is 12 percent larger and has 40 percent longer 'hang time' than a 'double yellow' dot ball and has 'instant bounce'

* Dunlop 'Max Progress' (red) (for players wishing to improve their technique) which is 6 percent larger with a 20 percent longer hang-time than a 'double yellow' dot ball and has instant bounce

Added by KevinKolb on March 13, 2008

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alison.nola

Sorry can't attend on Thursday. MHC students and alums are in town doing volunteer work and we, the MHC Club of Louisiana, are hosting a dinner for them.

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