It s old school and new school. It s unique and ubiquitous. It s yellow and white. It s red, white, and blue. It s one of America s favorite brands: a classic for nearly 60 years and still a fad-proof fan favorite. The Wiffle Ball remains the great equalizer, befuddling batters of all ages. It curves, zips, and zooms with a mind of its own, turning anyone into a major league pitcher. It stands alone with its eight slots of perforated perfection, distinguished by its asymmetry and unpredictability. With millions of Wiffle bats and balls sold each year, its following is unparalleled with a devotion bordering on obsession. Just ask comedian Drew Carey s manager, Rick Messina, creator of Strawberry Field, one of the country s premier Wiffle venues. Turning his neighbor s adjoining house into a press box and locker room with stadium seats and lights, Mussina set the gold standard for the backyard Wiffle field. In Wiffle Ball, author Michael Hermann, president of Wicked Cow Entertainment, and The Wiffle Ball Inc. s, brand managers, gives readers an inside look at this palatial Wiffle get-up and at the best Wiffle fields around, as well as the down-and-dirty on how in 1953 a down-on-his luck shoe polish salesman and his 13-year-old son concocted the first Wiffle Ball from spare perfume packaging, turning a plastic orb into an American icon. You ll explore The Science of Wiffle, and why a Wiffle Ball, well, wiffles. You ll also learn all the how to s: how to build the best field; how to throw the best sinker ball; and how to best tape up a Wiffle Bat. Did you know Wiffle Bats were once made of wood? You ll find out why here. And best of all, major leaguers and A-list celebs will share their fondest and funniest Wiffle memories.After all, who doesnt love Wiffle Ball?
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Michael innately understands the power of popular culture, creative media, and the art of business. His vision as the president of Wicked Cow Entertainment has elevated the company to its current position as the leading brand-strategy and business-development agency, with assets that have included the master licenses for The Notorious B.I.G., Julius Erving, and Wiffle, among others.
Michael's ability to identify, engage, and help shape cutting-edge brands led him to Maxim and FUBU where he worked closely with the CEOs as a trusted advisor in both creative projects and business development.
His early career included stints as a local TV anchor and reporter, followed by a gig producing and hosting Fox Sports' Reverse Angle.
Michael received his B.A. in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and lives in good ol' NYC.
Michael's ability to identify, engage, and help shape cutting-edge brands led him to Maxim and FUBU where he worked closely with the CEOs as a trusted advisor in both creative projects and business development.
His early career included stints as a local TV anchor and reporter, followed by a gig producing and hosting Fox Sports' Reverse Angle.
Michael received his B.A. in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and lives in good ol' NYC.
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If your a fan of wiffle ball, like myself, you will enjoy this trip through history of how the whole phenomenon began.
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Not enough basics, too much anecdote,
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As an "ultimate guide" I found too little guidance and basic structure of the game. Like the author said, you gotta start with some rules. I found rules on one page reduced in size to a quarter of the page. In my sixties and wanting to start a senior women's wiffle ball league for those of us who love playing ball but were excluded, I find this book NOT a support for beginners.
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Wiffle Ball: A counter culture more deserving of a better book,
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I bought this book the day it was released. I'm an avid wiffleball player and fan. I write columns for a national wiffleball website. I've played the game my whole life and ran a league for about 7 years. Needless to say...I know a lot about wiffleball. So the idea of buying a book about something I already know a lot about doesn't sound like a good idea but I had to have a copy just for sentiment. While there are some things in there I didn't know there was a lot of overkill about the mullany family which is important, because they did invent the product afterall. My biggest problem with this book is it's unprofessional writing. I don't know if it's because I have too high of standards when reading about something that is a major hobby of mine or if I'm used to reading good writing -- either way the writing for this book was unsatisfactory. It's too conversational and colloquial. When used effectively that type of writing can be quite good, mental floss for an example. But this guy just doesn't pull it off. There are some weird mechanical issues in the book too. There are a couple of sentences in there that you can try to read over and over again and they make no more sense than the first attempt you put into reading it. It's just plain bad writing.The thing I like most about this book is that they go into depth about some of the most successful wifflers to ever play the game. The guy who build little Fenway is in there and so is the guy who founded the Golden Stick Wiffleball League. Fat Bastard Wiffleball is also mentioned. At the index of the book there is a directory of well-known wiffleball leagues in the country, which is nice except they missed several cool leagues. Oh well. This book does effectively convey that wiffleball isn't just a kid's game anymore, it's a culture. Wiffleball has grown from a simple game to a way of life for some. The book wasn't awful but I was expecting a lot more. If there weren't those errors in the writing (which there aren't a whole lot but enough) I would have enjoyed it more. If you don't know a lot about wiffleball or the history of the sport then this book might fit your bill nicely. But if you've played the game for a while and know the ropes this book will be of little value to you other than as a collectors item.
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