Topic: Modified Bonzini foot question...

[Tyler Foos]

Friends,

I am going to my first Bonzini USA event in about 3 years and have yet to try the ITSF (milled) version of the Bonzini foot. I understand it is more tic tac friendly, but what else should I expect in terms of playing differently? I hope to get there early for a couple of hours of practice before events start and I am trying to get my arms around what to expect.

Thanks for your time...................................Tyler

[MrBasso]

Hi Tyler

The major difference to me is, as you said, mostly in the tic-tac/passing between players.  Simply put, the ball direction is predictable - it goes where you would expect it to go.  The only other aspect is that there is no paint on the feet.  In the non-milled version, the paint on the player's feet is often glossy and could be slightly slippery in comparison to the bare metal.  You are able to catch and pin the ball a little easier. This latter difference is only slightly noticable though.

All in all, when you use the milled feet the first time you feel that your playing/ball control is better than it was before.  It's actually a welcome modification to me.  I wouldn't worry about any required "adjustment" time.

Looking forward to meeting you in SC and it would be great to get in some pick-up games/practice with you before the events. I'll be the one with the permanent smile etched on his face 

Todd from TO

[Tyler Foos]

Todd,

Thanks for the info. I know when you look at a Bonzini man you notice there are actually 2 facets on each side of the foot - the front part angles slightly forward and the back part angles back. When I heard those facets were removed I assumed it would improve the tic tac part. Also, in watching Bonzini Worlds (thanks Jim and Inside Foos) I noticed players were able to do more on the 5 bar, all of which I can't wait to try. I had never heard anything about how shooting would be affected. Now I am more excited than ever to try them!

I look forward to meeting you in SC!

Tyler