http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com Talk Tennis, racquets, string, shoes, apparel, and hardgoods at tennis-warehouse.com en Fri, 24 May 2013 14:24:59 GMT vBulletin 60 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464508&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 14:21:56 GMT Both the positive and negative aspects of his playing style. I generally stick to my KPS88 or K90 but I recently bought a Slazenger pro braided off... Both the positive and negative aspects of his playing style.

I generally stick to my KPS88 or K90 but I recently bought a Slazenger pro braided off the boards so I could have a slightly lighter frame for days I felt tired from my workout schedule. I don't know what it is strung with or what tension and it has lead at 10 and 2. For some strange reason it momentarily added these characteristics to my game:

-Much bigger ark and noticeably more spin on the forehand
-able to move opponent around easily with forehand
-able to put balls back in play easily that I run for when stretched
-an extreme and odd amount of consistency
-a backhand that lands short in the court
-a more spinny but less penetrating serve
-odd ease when slicing
-few errors but clear weakness on the backhand side

When watching Nadal over the years I always wondered how he got certain balls back in play on the stretch and it seems I was able to easily do that with this frame. This was on a hard court and it definitely tired out my opponent I can only imagine what it would be like to play like this on a clay court.

I will still stick to my KPS88 and K90 because I prefer the aggressive attacking style of play as well as balls not coming back when I hit a good shot instead of moving my opponent around but I have to say the Nadalesque style I was playing just seemed so easy.. ]]> Racquets Dgpsx7 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464508 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464507&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:48 GMT What do you think? What do you think? ]]> General Pro Player Discussion 5555 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464507 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464504&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 13:13:53 GMT Anyone else visit this site? Up til a year ago it was my go-to site for live scores and random tennis articles on players, equipments, etc. Then... Anyone else visit this site?

Up til a year ago it was my go-to site for live scores and random tennis articles on players, equipments, etc.

Then they decided to redesign it and ruined the whole experience for me.
Very poor font throughout the front page, the live scores section now being redesigned twice and still not working as well as the old feature.

The articles and content are all still there, its just the design of the site that bugs me.

For the remainder of the year I'm just gonna stick with espn or the tournaments sites for scores. Articles and such i'll get here on the forum. ]]> max pl http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464504 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464503&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 12:49:20 GMT While congratulating Nadal and his fans on the historic 8th RG title, vote for the lucky finalist who gets to be a part of history by losing the... While congratulating Nadal and his fans on the historic 8th RG title, vote for the lucky finalist who gets to be a part of history by losing the final to Nadal.
I vote for Berdych. ]]> General Pro Player Discussion sbengte http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464503 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464502&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 11:55:31 GMT Recently I came across some posts *still ridiculing the notion that Federer was in decline after 2007*. I have posted previously on this topic, but,... Recently I came across some posts still ridiculing the notion that Federer was in decline after 2007. I have posted previously on this topic, but, inspired by the above posts, I would like to present some further evidence.

Federer's win percentages by season tell quite a story of decline (93-95% from '04-'06, 88% in '07, 82-84% from '08-'11, and 86% in '12). Of course it is conceivable (though unlikely) that these declining win percentages could have been the result of the entire field getting stronger between 2008 and 2012. To disprove this notion, in a previous thread about historical performances by age I had argued that after the age of 26, performances decline swiftly for all but a few outliers.

The two tables below track Federer's performances in Finals+SFs and QF+R16 matches respectively. (I have lumped together the years in the analysis for simplicity, but I present the break-out by year as an appendix below - rest assured they don't change the story)



This table provides CLEAR AND IRREFUTABLE evidence that against the top guys, ie in semis and finals he was SIMPLY NOT the same player from 2008 and on, that he was in the golden years 2004-2007.



Interestingly, the second table suggests that Federer's performances in quarters, rounds of 16 (and presumably lower rounds) did not decline after 2007. This could be why the belief that he was still in his peak post-2007 has been so persistent.


Hope this is helpful

- F ]]> General Pro Player Discussion falstaff78 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464502 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464501&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 11:54:04 GMT I'm a 4.0 baseliner with an Eastern Forehand an a one handed backhand and I'm too old to switch to the modern game. I tried an old Head LM Instinct for a while but couldn't generate enough power. I've tried Babolats but my game just didn't take advantage of what they offered. Anyone have a racket suggestion - preferably one that doesn't require massive customization. ]]> Racquets dirtballer http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464501 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464500&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 11:48:44 GMT Hi guys, I have narrowed my search to these 4 frames, can anyone give opinions o share experience on them. - PST - O10 mp - Prestige mp - RDIS200... Hi guys, I have narrowed my search to these 4 frames, can anyone give opinions o share experience on them.
- PST
- O10 mp
- Prestige mp
- RDIS200 mp

I'm a heavy hitter 1hbh base liner.

Thanks! ]]> Racquets adso1973 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464500 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464499&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 11:34:12 GMT They both are in the same side of the draw, meaning Fed and Ferrer to meet in the other SF. My predictions: 1st SF: Nadal wins in 4 2nd SF: Fed in... They both are in the same side of the draw, meaning Fed and Ferrer to meet in the other SF.
My predictions:
1st SF: Nadal wins in 4
2nd SF: Fed in 4 (though I would love for Ferrer to go through but Fed's playing some great tennis)
Final: Nadal in 3

Your predictions?? ]]> General Pro Player Discussion Apun94 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464499 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464498&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 10:01:05 GMT According to Neil Harman. I think this could be good for Milos. According to Neil Harman. I think this could be good for Milos. ]]> General Pro Player Discussion batz http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464498 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464494&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 07:36:50 GMT this includes not having a coach fo large parts of his career. this includes not having a coach fo large parts of his career. ]]> General Pro Player Discussion furryballs http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464494 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464493&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 07:34:43 GMT Dgpsx7 is the ideal buyer. Solid, trustworthy. Great forum member. Dgpsx7 is the ideal buyer. Solid, trustworthy. Great forum member. ]]> References Fed Kennedy http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464493 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464492&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 07:28:39 GMT If I won lotto, aside from everything else (houses, cars, donations to charity, family) I would give up work and get one on one tennis lessons twice... If I won lotto, aside from everything else (houses, cars, donations to charity, family) I would give up work and get one on one tennis lessons twice a day. I would pretty much spend my life trying to become the best tennis player I could possibly be.

This would include fitness trainers and physios.

I would build a private court at the back of my house.

Id go and play as many tournaments as I could.

I'd travel to any tournaments Id be keen to see anywhere in the world, and sit courtside.

If you won lotto, what tennis related stuff would you spend it on? ]]> HughJars http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464492 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464490&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 05:42:57 GMT Had a great transaction! Fast communication. Fast payment. One of my more pleasurable members on this board to correspond with. Would not... Had a great transaction! Fast communication. Fast payment. One of my more pleasurable members on this board to correspond with. Would not hesitate to transact with him again! ]]> References edberger http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464490 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464489&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 05:42:50 GMT Hi! I have been using this racquet for a really long time and I like the balance, stability and feel of it. However the racquet has been discontinued... Hi! I have been using this racquet for a really long time and I like the balance, stability and feel of it. However the racquet has been discontinued and it is really hard to find one.

As much as I want to use it forever, I know that eventually it will crack or break out after years of use. Thus I am in the market now to look for a racquet with a similar feel and specs. Have anyone played with the old Tfight 325 and found a replacement?

For those that want to know the specs of the racquet, here is the link ]]> Racquets tennisturtle http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464489 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464488&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 05:38:09 GMT Hi guys,

I was watching a recap of the Nadal/Soderling "epic" match at Roland Garros. After Nadal lost, I caught site of him putting his Babolat racquets into his bag(but they were wrapped in Tecnifibre packaging) Here is the pic-check it out ! :)


:confused:http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/...ps35cbffae.png


ps. sorry-i didn't know if this should have been posted in the pro player gear(i think it should've) :) ]]> General Pro Player Discussion alex92130 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=464488