lol. That is what I was thinking but didn't want to say anything
I'll take the free 2 games. those are won already and I never had to take a shot. he can't out move me, out shoot me, or shark me, or anything else to win those 2 games
Here's is something to consider, that I think is big. When two players are close in skill, what is the purpose of the spot? It is mainly good in only one area, and that is in the mental area.
Consider this- Player A and player B have played numerous times. It has been determined that player A is a little better and usually wins.( let's say that is winning by 1 or 2 games in a race to 9) So, now we want to try and handicap it so it comes out a little more even.
At first glance, we think that a simple 2 game spot makes things all equal. But, does it really? Both players played their hearts out, and it was determined that player A usually wins. Which means, they both know that player A is the better player.
Now, assume player B got a two game spot. Player A wins the first game. Worse case scenario, player A wins the first two games. Now, the spot is gone, still have to win seven more games, and both know that player A is the better player. What do you think is going on in player B's head at this point? He no longer has any spot, and is playing even with a guy that usually beats him. Anyone care to bet on player B at this point? Odds are, he is already mentally done and lost the match at just two games into the match.
With the call 8, player B has a spot in each and every game. Each game he gets a chance to make an early 9 or an early 8. No matter the score, he still mentally has a spot going for him.
So, which to give? It totally depends on the two players. What is their skill level in reality? Do they run out, or do they each get several turns at the table? (makes a huge difference) How experienced are the players mentally?
For me, I have always preferred to give up the two games on the wire. I have seen it too many times where I gave up the game spot, won the first couple of games, and then told my opponent "now the spot is gone, now we get to play even" and watch them fall apart.