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    Bianca Andreescu!

    I think Kerber said to Andreescu in English "you're like the biggest drama queen ever" but I may have misheard
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    New Babolat Bags?

    I noticed that the new Babolat Pure Line White/Red 12 Pack Bag was "updated with a new, easier to clean material." Will there be other colors/sizes with this new material? If so, what colors and sizes? Thanks for any info you can provide.
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    Switching from Aero VS to Yonex.

    So I switched from the DR98 to the PA VS Tour. I noticed the sweet spot on the DR98 to be larger than the PA VS Tour. The sweet spot on the PA VS Tour seemed to also be a tiny bit lower (towards the neck), with the upper hoop feeling kinda dead. The DR98 produced more natural power but a bit...
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    Watching the ball

    I think everyone's experience with not watching the ball is a bit different. Here's mine and I hope it helps: Watching the ball has been one of my biggest problems. I've improved a lot but there's still plenty of room to improve. One of my coaches told me that as the ball leaves the opponent's...
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    What Makes A Good Tennis Coach?

    Sorry just to clarify, I don't have a child and I'm not looking for a coach for a junior. I'm looking for a coach for me. I was asking about junior coaches because I was hoping for people to share their experiences with choosing a high level coach for their kid. Maybe it could help me...
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    What Makes A Good Tennis Coach?

    I understand the jump from 4.5 to 5.0 is a huge leap and I would be pretty happy reaching the 4.5 level and playing quality tennis with dependable strokes. The idea of 5.0 tennis is just something to keep me pushing for higher once/if I reach 4.5. I am well aware that 3.5 to 4.0 to 4.5 is also a...
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    What Makes A Good Tennis Coach?

    Just to clarify, what are we defining as drill. I meant that I do drills with a small group of people (almost like a clinic) once 2 hours a week. I don't think I would be able to drill by myself but I might be able to get a hitting partner and just do drills with just the 2 of us. I haven't...
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    What Makes A Good Tennis Coach?

    Leg strength and sprints aren't too much of an issue for me. I lift weights and take pretty intense HIIT classes that involve sprinting, lateral movement, all sorts of jumping etc. multiple times a week. I try to practice serving 1-2 hours a week (divided up and spread throughout). Drill 2 hours...
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    What Makes A Good Tennis Coach?

    Thanks for all the responses. Should it be a requirement that the coach I look for be able to play at the 4.5/5.0 level himself? Since this a technique coach, he should be able to demonstrate high level technique? Because I've seen some high level juniors but with coaches who were lower level...
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    What Makes A Good Tennis Coach?

    Should a high level coach sit down and create a plan with you to reach your goal (4.0, 4.5, etc.)? I've had so many private lessons turn into "what do you want to work on today?" How do I find good coaches? Ex-college players? Coaches that teach high level juniors?
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    What Makes A Good Tennis Coach?

    Hi everyone, I'm in my mid 20's with above average athletic abilities. I started tennis about 3 1/2 years ago and absolutely fell in love with the sport. I've had 3 private lesson coaches over this period (as well as clinics with several other coaches). I'm on the higher end of 3.5 and can hang...
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    Advice for 7.0 mixed doubles

    Do you find yourself "going for too much" or trying to hit low percentage winners? It's rarer to see a higher rated female + lower rated male mixed doubles and I find the most common problem is a mental one. I feel like as men we instinctively (and maybe subconsciously) try to take charge and...
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    Question For Hannah and Jason: Pure Strike

    I was wondering if Hannah and Jason play with the Pure Strike in stock form or if they add lead/weight to the racquet. If so, how much weight did they add and where? Did any of the playtesters add weight to the Pure Strike? From your experience, what worked and what didn't? Thanks!
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    Babolat Pro Player Racket Specs

    Genie Bouchard's Aero Cici Bellis Johanna Konta Alize Cornet
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    Tips On How To Demo Racquet?

    Thanks Chris! That's great advice. I'll try playing a set or two against people that I normally hit with and get their feedback. I guess I never really thought of asking my opponent for his or her opinion on how heavy or deep my shots are.
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    Tips On How To Demo Racquet?

    Thanks Brittany! That was helpful. I will try to focus on the things you mentioned. I guess what I'm struggling with right now is the Pure Strike 18x20. I have both a demo of the 16x19 and 18x20 but 18x20 was only available in a multifilament, while the 16x19 demo is a poly. I'm trying to...
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    2017 Pure Strike

    Did you feel like the leather grip increased the vibration/feel? Or did the extra weight help dampen it?
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    Pure Strike grip sizing?

    For me, I feel like that the new Pure Strike's grip feels a bit smaller than the grip on the Pure Aero/Pure Drive. I don't think it has anything to do with the handle mold but the standard synthetic grip on the Pure Strike. The Pure Strike uses the Skin Feel grip (1.55 mm/0.06") while the Pure...
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    Tips On How To Demo Racquet?

    Hi TW Playtesters, I find myself (I'm sure like many others) demoing racquets by just hitting with them for a bit, thinking "Oh that feels good, I think I can win matches with this" or "Something feels off about this racquet." Additionally, I can't change the strings that the demo racquet comes...
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    Bonjour from Babolat: Part Deux

    Is the Pure Strike VS Tour the exact same mold as the the Pure Storm Tour GT or were some tweaks made? Is the string spacing the same? I noticed that TW had the Pure Storm Tour GT swingweight listed as 333 while the Pure Strike VS Tour is listed as 323.
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    Comparing Pure Aero VS Tour comfortability to PA and PD

    Thanks Chris. That was very helpful! Just a couple more questions. 1. Will changing the standard grip to a leather grip make the racquet feel crisper? How do you think it will affect the feel? 2. Is the handle of the Pure Strike filled with foam? (Just wondering if I'll have to remove foam if...
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    Comparing Pure Aero VS Tour comfortability to PA and PD

    Thanks for the reply, Chris. Can you or one of your fellow play testers help me select a racquet? I'm currently playing with the Yonex EZONE DR 98. I thought that I would eventually get used to how muted/mushy/soft it feels after playing with it for awhile, but that hasn't been the case. The DR...
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    Comparing Pure Aero VS Tour comfortability to PA and PD

    How about mishits and outside of sweet-zone contact? Was the Aero VS Tour noticeably more jarring on the arm than the Pure Aero and Pure Drive? Thanks!
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    Comparing Pure Aero VS Tour comfortability to PA and PD

    I was wondering if some of the playtesters could help compare the comfort of the Pure Aero VS Tour to the Pure Aero and Pure Drive. I noticed that the Pure Aero VS Tour was rated as 10/5 points less comfortable than these two other racquets so I was wondering if this was just due to different...
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    Pure aero tour (PAT) vs pure aero VS tour

    I demoed the PA VS Tour. Sweet spot is noticeably smaller than the PAT. For the VS Tour, the power drops off a lot towards the upper hoop (very noticeable on 1st serves if you hit higher up on the string bed). Ground strokes I got the same amount of spin for both racquets, but PAT definitely has...
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    2017 Pure Strike

    Nice Racquets! When you get a chance to hit with them, let us know how the PS17 feels with that leather grip!
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    pure aero vs (aero storm) vs babolat pure strike

    I've been demoing the Pure Aero VS Tour and regular VS version (mainly the VS Tour because I enjoy a heavier racquet). The sweet spot on the VS Tour definitely feels smaller than the PS17 and the regular PA, mainly because towards the upper hoop of the VS Tour there is a huge power drop off. I...
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    2017 Pure Strike

    Has anyone tried a leather grip on the Pure Strike 2017? How does it affect the feel? I wanted to purchase one and weigh it up by putting on a leather grip but I'm worried the leather grip will make the stiffness feel harsher. Correct me if I'm wrong, but leather grips increase feel while the...
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    General Demo Questions, PA VS Tour & Aerostorm Tour

    I'm currently demo-ing the PA VS Tour (the re-release of the Aerostorm Tour GT). There was a bit of excitement on the boards about this racquet and I really wanted to like it. I took it out to the courts last night and really struggled with it. The sweetspot feels tiny compared to my regular...
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    Bonjour from Babolat: Part Deux

    Out of curiosity, how does Babolat manufacture racquets with the same mold but with different weight and balances (ex. Pure Control vs. Pure Control Tour, Pure Aero vs. Pure Aero Tour)? Is the lighter version manufactured first and then weight is added to produce the heavier version? Or is more...
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