Hay, CLB I DO use the fliper. It is a very good thing to have:
1. I have arthritis in my thumbs(old man, Viet Nam vet) and sometimes the "ball" holds a little too well. The flipper jump starts the process.
2. It acts as a great guard/hilt. NEVER take the flipper off.
Thanks for the :thumbup: on the photos. My son is a profesional photographer, but none of it has rubbed off on me. He would be shocked to here this. Oh, since you asked, they are persimmons and pecans from my yard.(country folk)