"We've been playing with the Mikasa KOB for a couple weeks now and find it to be a fantastic replacement for the diehard Spalding KOB fans. The weight and basic construction of the Mikasa seem identical to the Spalding with the exception being the leather which feels a bit tackier/ stickier. We played through rainy conditions this past weekend and the Mikasa seemed to do a better job of staying lighter and drier. I suspect that there is a better water-repelling agent in the Mikasa ball. Those who have been dreading the change from Spalding to Mikasa needn't worry - this ball is a worthy replacement."
- Frank
Hagen Smith
King of the Beach Ambassador
College: Smith played four seasons at UCLA, ending his career fourth in program history in assists and sixth in digs.
Personal: Smith's father, Sinjin, is a volleyball Hall of Fame member and 1996 Olympian. Sinjin was an All-American setter at UCLA while his cousin, Brian Robinson, competed in water polo at UCLA. Smith was named in honor of another Volleyball Hall of Famer, Ron Von Hagen (who played just one tournament with Sinjin, finishing fifth). Smith was a 2013 Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 selection.
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