The high spin states in the the A = 61 isobars, Cu-61 and Zn-61 have been i
nvestigated using the AYEBALL gamma-ray array at the Argonne National Labor
atory, Chicago. Channel selection following a fusion-evaporation reaction w
as made using the fragment mass analyser in conjunction with a split anode
ionization chamber to obtain isotopically pure gamma-ray identification spe
ctra. The decay schemes, together with spins assigned from a directional co
rrelation analysis are presented and compared with previous work on these n
uclei.