Panel Votes Call Points 8 Dbl 100 1 4 30

Lawrence: Double ... followed by 4. If partner has three prime spade cards, I can hope he will recognize my auction is as strong as it really is. One good thing about this hand is that he will not have many side high cards to distract his judgment.

Bird: Double. You could easily miss a slam by bidding 4, which I regard as an awful bid. Over any minimum response from partner I will bid 4 next time, showing a stronger hand. He should then raise to 5 with such as A-x-x in the trump suit.

Wildavsky: Double. When followed by 4 this will show a more flexible hand than an immediate 4. If partner passes I expect to do well.

Aviram: Double. Followed by 4. The Double has three advantages over a direct 4. First: I think it shows a stronger hand, so partner might find another bid with good support. Second: my hand is great for defense if partner can leave in the double. Third: if partner insists with his suit/s, then we might belong, and actually end up in a heart contract.

Cheek: Double. Who knows, partner may pass. If not, then 4 next. If he bids 3NT or 4, I think I'll go continue with 5.

Wirgren: Double. Hoping to learn something from South's next call (a jump to 4 would be nice to hear, e.g.). Over 3/ I will bid 4 (in fact, treating my inflexible hand as a flexible one…).

Herbst: Double. If partner by any chance leaves it in, I'll be very happy. If not, I can bid spades later on, and possible drive to slam.

Only one dissenter ...

Smith: 4. 4 followed by 4 needs discussion.

I think partner may wish to discuss 4 with you also.