(Pensom 1945) "Lewis Wright says that the true Birmingham Roller turns over backwards with inconceivable rapidity through a considerable distance like a spinning ball, this sentence provides an excellent standard for the performance of a Birmingham roller. During my experience, I have always found a total ignorance regarding this standard, yet it is quite plain in its interpretation."

His statement 61 years ago still holds true today in regards to standard spinning Birmingham Rollers.

I believe in Pensom’s philosophy and so does my mentor Bruce Cooper. I have learned a lot from Bruce Cooper, Carl Dorton, Bill Patrick and I owe all of them tremendously.

(Pensom 1945) "Lewis Wright says that the true Birmingham Roller turns over backwards with inconceivable rapidity through a considerable distance like a spinning ball, this sentence provides an excellent standard for the performance of a Birmingham roller. During my experience, I have always found a total ignorance regarding this standard, yet it is quite plain in its interpretation."