All players were keen to get back to the tables following the Christmas break.

Loopers hit the ground running against Spinners and jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead.

Spinners fought back to be 6-4 down but Loopers held them at arm’s length and were ahead 12-9 going into the doubles. Spinners grabbed the first doubles 2-1 to give themselves the chance of a tie at 13-11 but Loopers would not be denied, taking the second doubles 2-1 to complete a 15-12 victory.

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Michael Wood (5-2) had best figures for Loopers, followed closely by Riza Wiradi (5-3), while Pauline Wellfare was a bit rusty in going 2-4.

Linda Kappos was the only Spinner to finish in positive territory at 4-3, with Mark McAulay (3-5) and Malcolm Jefferies (2-4) struggling to find early season form.

The match between Grippers and KaPooLow was a topsy-turvy affair with both teams looking the likely winner at various stages.

KaPooLow had first turn, getting away to an early 4-1 advantage. Grippers responded with interest, and went on an 8-3 run to take the lead 9-7. However, KaPooLow won six of the last seven singles games to be back in front 13-10 with the doubles to come.

Grippers won the first doubles 2-1 as they, too, gave themselves a shot at a tie from 14-12 down but KaPooLow held firm, proving too good in the second doubles to win it 2-0 for a 16-12 result.

Roy Barlow and Matt Kappos both produced strong 5-3 records for KaPooLow, with support coming from Maurie Poole at 3-4.

Lou Kappos (4-3) had best figures for Grippers, while Dave Mays went the distance at 4-5 and Kelly Gurney turned in a 2-5 mark.

Charolais had the bye.

Pointscore: Charolais 4, KaPooLow 4, Loopers 4, Grippers 1, Spinners 1.

This week’s matches: KaPooLow v Spinners. Charolais v Loopers. Grippers bye.