That puts a whole new SPiN on it!

In Milwaukee there is a new type of fitness making a come back - Ping Pong!  While some of us thought that the Ping Pong table would never again see the likes of a paddle after the invention of Beer Pong, we were wrong.  In Milwaukee there are a few places to play but I am going to talk about the hottest and newest Table Tennis club in town, SPiN. 


SPiN was created by its owners Franck Raharinosy, Andrew Gordon, Jonathan Bricklin and most notably the Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon.   Its owner Todd Oldham was also the designer.  To me this place feels part bar, part hot new club, part gym.  It's really like no other experience I have ever had.  


There are many reasons that SPiN is so alluring.  
1. Susan Sarandon owns the place.  
2.  The place is brand new with top of the line equipment.  
3.  They give you a giant bucket of balls (so you don't have to chase)
4.  The floor is squishy (for those who are super athletes or super clumsy) 
5.  They have people walking around picking up the dropped or lost balls. 


This place is great for all ages and talents.  Granted if I was bringing a child there I would go closer to dinner hour as the night hours are more "bar-like".  In the center of the room they have what I like to call the "Spot Light Round".  This is a table that is well lit with a scorekeeper and it is surrounded by bleachers to watch.  I'm not sure how you get to play there, but I can tell you this:  I know in my own life time, no amount of practice could make me that good.   Also, it does seem that there is a dress code for the "Spot Light Round" and it includes a well matched track suit.


As for the food and drinks, I'll be honest,  I haven't eaten there yet, but I have had their food at a catered party and that was pretty darn good.  It has also gotten good reviews online.  The drinks were good and I hear they have a fantastic mixed drink menu that is always changing.   The staff was especially friendly and timely too.  All around, this is a really interesting way to spend some time downtown Milwaukee.