Thanks I will probably move the R7 soft to the Extra Offensive to pair with the Mk V, and put the spare piece of Mk V on the same bat with the RX soft. I take it you don't think the R7 soft would pair well with the YSD?
I am in Kalamazoo and we have a club that meets for about three hours Friday nights during the school year. Other than that there is almost no where to play without driving 40 miles or more. This is far different than what I had available when I was in the Navy and my game was at a decent level (and I was 40 years younger). I could go to a YMCA and play from 5 to 9 almost every night. I worry that maybe that is what it takes for my game to be passable. A former US Champ (Danny Seemiller) runs a club about 60 miles from here (South Bend, IN) and there is a tournament there next weekend but I doubt I am ready yet.
I see you are not too far from Mont St Michael. I have always wanted to visit there, my Confirmation name is Michael.
I always enjoyed visiting Kzoo and Bell's Brewery! That's too bad there's not a place where you can play more regularly out there however. I hear Danny Seemiller's club is supposed to be really nice, you can always try the lowest event category, have fun and see how you fair!
I think the R7 Soft could actually pair well with the YSD if you like playing with this rubber. I just think that if you like the Mark V, the R7 Soft is the next natural step up, whereas the YSD is a Chinese-type of rubber where you need a big stroke to generate more power and speed at mid-distance, however it's more hands on close to the table.
Yes, I'm about 2 hours from Mont Saint-Michel, I really enjoy going there from time to time, breathtaking place!