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    LEAGUE TENNIS..Stick with your club? Or play for a team that wins..

    You have many things to consider. Do you want to be on a winning team where you might not play as much or do you want to play every match? Are you working on improving your game? Do your current teammates hold you back or are you actually getting something out of it? Can you play up to...
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    Black Code tension?

    I agree with ryangoring and blade. I strung a full set of BC 18g at 60lbs which is the same as I string Lux. It was really soft for a poly and it played great for the first 4 to 6 hours but it lost tension really quickly. Next time I'd probably go to 63 or 64lbs. I was really surprised how...
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    Post Your Career League Record

    I played during my high school years but never competitively. This is my first year of USTA play after 16+ years away from the game. League 3.0 Singles - 4-2 3.0 Doubles - 1-1 6.0 Mixed - 4-1 6.0 Mixed Sectionals - 0-3 (The three worse matches of my life) Tournament 3.0 Doubles -...
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    Gaucho Natural Gut String Review (photos included)

    Finally got my racquet strung with Gaucho. I have black Gaucho 16G in the mains @ 58lbs and Babolat Revenge in crosses @ 53lbs. The red and black look really good together. On a Prestige I can imagine it would look even better. I had it strung by my local USRSA, MRT stringer on a Babolat Star...
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    Scouting Reports On Friends

    For me, thinking too much about what my opponent is going to do causes more problems than helps. I just play each point as it comes and take my opportunities when I can. Of course, at the level I play, UE's are the doom of all.
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    New Babolat Skin Feel Grip!!!

    It puts the lotion on its grip or it gets the hose again!
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    Worst job you've ever had?

    Worked with my uncle the summer after I graduated high school doing construction. It was one of the hottest summers in a long time and I remember just pouring sweat by 8am. We would work until it got dark and I was paid under the table. I would come home exhausted. But you know, all in all...
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    Gaucho Natural Gut String Review (photos included)

    Got two sets of black ordered yesterday. We'll see how it goes. Thanks Drak!
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    Could anyone identify this racquet?

    I had a similar Ti with a different paint job. That was before I started to hit more often this year. The racquet is terrible and I'm going to donate mine. I paid about 30 bucks in store a few years back and I think I got ripped off.
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    easymac?

    I usually just boil some spaghetti noodles and warm up a jar of marinara. Throw in a few veggies and you have a good meal to get you through the match. You can make it ahead of time and just warm-up when needed.
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    Gaucho Natural Gut String Review (photos included)

    Drak, I think Global and Gaucho owe you some serious royalties! I think I'll try a set in the next few weeks. Thanks!
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    What is the main difference between singles and doubles match?

    You will run much more in a singles match. If you have good fitness you should do fine. It's also nice not having to worry so much about a poacher every time you hit a soft or floating shot.
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    Leg push on serve question...

    When you bend your knees your weight naturally goes to the balls of your feet. If you don't find that to be the case you probably don't have enough knee bend in your setup.
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    My brother is ridiculous...

    Nothing like brotherly love...
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    Good colognes???

    Another vote for Acqua de Gio by Armani. It has a smooth scent that doesn't overpower. Of course, I only wear it about once a year but it's really nice and the wife loves it.
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    I don't like Nike

    Nike shoes always fit me better than Reebok. Also, growing up, I liked the style of Nike better than Reebok. Of course, I grew up watching Michael Jordan so I'm sure that had a lot to do with it. I have a random selection of Diadora, Nike, Balle de Match and Adidas in my closet for tennis. I...
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    Team Fortress 2

    The 360 version gets the shaft. I highly recommend the PC version if you can. Valve is a PC developer first so that is the product they support the most.
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    Car polish for your... racquet?

    Il Mostro and jcstennis, You gentlemen are true professionals.
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    SOOO much more Babolat stuff on TWE

    Tells us where the market really is for tennis equipment. Kinda sad for us.
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    good footwork

    You should be stepping into the shot but always keeping balance. If you are letting the ball get too high or close to you, your footwork is lacking. Keep in mind what your hitting zone is during warm-up and make an effort to get in that position for every stroke. Easier said than done but it...
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    Cheap things to do with a date?

    Things don't "work themselves out naturally". Now the precursor to that statement, "in a functioning relationship..." is exactly the point. A functioning relationship takes a lot of hard work. It takes effort and compromise for both parties on a daily basis. It's not hard to compare a...
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    Cheap things to do with a date?

    What fantasy world do you live in? I've been with the same woman for 14 years and we have lazy days on the couch just like everyone else, but if we did that regularly we would both be bored to death. Our relationship stays fresh because we get out of the house and do things. Play tennis, go to...
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    elder scrolls 4 oblivion..

    I wish the DB was longer. That was the best part of the game. Closing the gates got repetitive after a while. The Grey Fox line was fun too.
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    Pro Hurricane Tour?

    How long does that setup last? The full VS is a little too expensive for my taste but if the PHT/VS setup lasts I would definitely give it a try.
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    Car polish for your... racquet?

    You guys must really love your racquets.
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    Best way to find local competitions?

    USTA site shows local tourny's by month. You can also check into a local club and see if they have a ladder.
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    Pro Hurricane Tour?

    Played with the PHT/Xcel last night. Serves were really moving and had great pace. Also my drop volleys were really nice. It had great feel at the net. Ground strokes had way too much power. I was long on most of my forehands. I think the tension should be higher. It was way softer than I...
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    Pro Hurricane Tour?

    I just strung my stick with PHT 17g and Xcel Premium 16g. I'll let you know how it plays. My other racquet has Lux Alu Power 16L @ 58lbs.
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    Ring of Death xbox 360

    It's much better on the PC so I would get that one if possible.
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    Greatest video game of all time?

    Grim Fandango Baldur's Gate Half Life 2 KOTOR
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