KPS 88 - Dirty Harry for the court

[netman]

I know what you're thinking. "Does he really think he can swing a 13 oz, stiff as a board, throwback racquet for 3 sets?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all the excitement of thinking I'm like Pete when I wield it, I kind of lost track of whether I could myself. But being as this is a KPS 88, the most powerful, "look at me I'm old school" racquet in the world, and I could blow your head clean off with a well struck passing shot, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?

 

[mawashi]

I know what you're thinking. "Does he really think he can swing a 13 oz, stiff as a board, throwback racquet for 3 sets?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all the excitement of thinking I'm like Pete when I wield it, I kind of lost track of whether I could myself. But being as this is a KPS 88, the most powerful, "look at me I'm old school" racquet in the world, and I could blow your head clean off with a well struck passing shot, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?

LOL! Dont shoot yourself in the foot. LOL!

I do I really do feel lucky cus I can't wait till the old guy get's tried after all that running about with that heavy 2x4 then even dinky balls will kill him LOL!

Just kidding, if you can hit winners all day with that frame then, power to you but if running outta gas is an issue then I ask the question, why oh why kill yourself before even playing LOL!

mawashi

 

[T1000]

I know what you're thinking. "Does he really think he can swing a 13 oz, stiff as a board, throwback racquet for 3 sets?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all the excitement of thinking I'm like Pete when I wield it, I kind of lost track of whether I could myself. But being as this is a KPS 88, the most powerful, "look at me I'm old school" racquet in the world, and I could blow your head clean off with a well struck passing shot, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?

Well Pete,
Go ahead, make my day

 

[roundiesee]

You old-schoolers are the best when it comes to posting on this board.... I thought plasma was funny, but this takes the cake..

 

[Mick]

You old-schoolers are the best when it comes to posting on this board.... I thought plasma was funny, but this takes the cake..

it's only funny to those who have seen the movie "dirty harry"

 

[Keifers]

I know what you're thinking. "Does he really think he can swing a 13 oz, stiff as a board, throwback racquet for 3 sets?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all the excitement of thinking I'm like Pete when I wield it, I kind of lost track of whether I could myself. But being as this is a KPS 88, the most powerful, "look at me I'm old school" racquet in the world, and I could blow your head clean off with a well struck passing shot, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?

That's great, netman. Excellent touch.

Made me laugh out loud.

 

[bertrevert]

"most powerful...racquet in the world"

Reality check: you aint dirty, you're just Harry.

 

[mawashi]

"most powerful...racquet in the world"

Reality check: you aint dirty, you're just Harry.

Was thinking "your dirty but no Harry" LOL!

mawashi

 

[The Ripper]

I'm an "old guy" (52) and have decided to switch to the KPS88 from the PS85. Aerobically, I can run for 2-3 hours with the 22 yo's I play matches against - but FWIW, I find using the KPS88 is less tiring than swinging a lighter racket. If I use good technice, the racket does 95% of the work. My arm doesn't get tired, because this is a racket you cannot muscle around the court, i.e., you must have good stroke technique, staying loose and preparing early. I beat a 3.5 grinder today because I could put the ball exactly where I wanted it, which was where he couldn't get to it, and with enough spin and "weight" that he couldn't return my groundstrokes. However, I am not totally nuts, we'll see what happens when I get against someone who hits the ball harder and faster, in that case the swingweight could cause me trouble, but not if I am able to move my feet fast enough and prepare in advance.

Yeah for the Pete Sampras racket!!

 

[Keifers]

I'm an "old guy" (52) and have decided to switch to the KPS88 from the PS85. Aerobically, I can run for 2-3 hours with the 22 yo's I play matches against - but FWIW, I find using the KPS88 is less tiring than swinging a lighter racket. If I use good technice, the racket does 95% of the work. My arm doesn't get tired, because this is a racket you cannot muscle around the court, i.e., you must have good stroke technique, staying loose and preparing early. I beat a 3.5 grinder today because I could put the ball exactly where I wanted it, which was where he couldn't get to it, and with enough spin and "weight" that he couldn't return my groundstrokes. However, I am not totally nuts, we'll see what happens when I get against someone who hits the ball harder and faster, in that case the swingweight could cause me trouble, but not if I am able to move my feet fast enough and prepare in advance.

Yeah for the Pete Sampras racket!!

Well said. My PS85 (an older one), with head protector tape from 10:00 to 2:00, weighs 371 grams (13.1 ozs.), and whenever I've taken it out, I've noticed afterwards that my arm and shoulder feel totally fine -- as if I haven't even played. No tightness, no twinges, no fatigue. Get into position, start the stroke, and let the weight of the racquet do the work, crush the ball, and absorb any shock (of course, Wilson's wonderful 80 graphite/20 kevlar composition has a lot to do with this as well).

I haven't quite dialed in my K88 to have the exact same experience yet, but all the elements are there -- 368 grams, 7.7 pts HL.

 

[roundiesee]

it's only funny to those who have seen the movie "dirty harry"

Sorry to nit-pick Mick, but it's actually not "Dirty Harry", which was the title of the first Dirty Harry movie. This quote was taken from the fourth Dirty Harry movie entitled "Sudden Impact".
See, there are advantages of being old; you remember things others don't care about!

 

[netman]

Actually its from the first movie. Its in the opening scene where Dirty Harry thwarts a robbery of his favorite restaurant. He is talking to one of the robbers that is lying on the ground thinking about reaching for a gun. They may have re-used it in a later movie since it is such a classic.

 

[120mphBodyServe]

HEY!!!!
THIS STICK HAS MORE LEAD THAN A RIFLE CLIP!!!!!
I DO FEEL LUCKY!!! ACES HIGH!!!!
But i'm leaning towards the Yonex RDIS mid.

 

[Mick]

Sorry to nit-pick Mick, but it's actually not "Dirty Harry", which was the title of the first Dirty Harry movie. This quote was taken from the fourth Dirty Harry movie entitled "Sudden Impact".
See, there are advantages of being old; you remember things others don't care about!

Nope , roundiesee, it's from the first "dirty harry" movie. I know because i am a big clint eastwood fan and i have seen this more than 10 times.

eastwood recited this line through out the movie, the first time with the bank robber and the last time in the final scene with the serial killer scorpio

Here is the scene when he first recited that line in "dirty harry":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l2y8HDU7-U

 

[Pushmaster]

Actually its from the first movie. Its in the opening scene where Dirty Harry thwarts a robbery of his favorite restaurant. He is talking to one of the robbers that is lying on the ground thinking about reaching for a gun. They may have re-used it in a later movie since it is such a classic.

"Hey, I gots to know". LOL

 

[Mick]

Actually its from the first movie. Its in the opening scene where Dirty Harry thwarts a robbery of his favorite restaurant. He is talking to one of the robbers that is lying on the ground thinking about reaching for a gun. They may have re-used it in a later movie since it is such a classic.

i don't believe they re-used it.
"sudden impact" is the movie where dirty harry recited the line "Go head, make my day"

 

[Bubba]

it's only funny to those who have seen the movie "dirty harry"

Should be required viewing in public schools.

 

[Mick]

Should be required viewing in public schools.

did you know that clint eastwood was the producers' third choice for the role ?
they originally wanted frank sinatra but he had broken his arm and could not sign on to the project. then they offered the role to steve mcqueen but he read the script and thought it was too violent for him. he recommended clint eastwood to the producers, they screentested eastwood and he became dirty harry.

 

[netman]

Well said. My PS85 (an older one), with head protector tape from 10:00 to 2:00, weighs 371 grams (13.1 ozs.), and whenever I've taken it out, I've noticed afterwards that my arm and shoulder feel totally fine -- as if I haven't even played. No tightness, no twinges, no fatigue. Get into position, start the stroke, and let the weight of the racquet do the work, crush the ball, and absorb any shock (of course, Wilson's wonderful 80 graphite/20 kevlar composition has a lot to do with this as well).

I haven't quite dialed in my K88 to have the exact same experience yet, but all the elements are there -- 368 grams, 7.7 pts HL.

So if the KPS 88 is this wonderful due to its weight, this would then lead one to believe a Pro Kennex Ki 5 PSE would be the ultimate arm protector since it is the same weight and has Kinetic tech. Thoughts?

 

[Keifers]

So if the KPS 88 is this wonderful due to its weight, this would then lead one to believe a Pro Kennex Ki 5 PSE would be the ultimate arm protector since it is the same weight and has Kinetic tech. Thoughts?

Hmm, interesting question... A friend of mine uses the uses the K5 PSE. We're members of a small men's doubles group, but I've never hit with his racquet. Having played against him, I can say his serves and groundies can be very heavy. I'll have to ask him tonight about his experience.

Here are TW's specs for the Ki 5 PSE:

Head Size: 100 sq. in. / 645 sq. cm.
Length: 27 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 12.9oz / 366g
Balance: 9pts Head Light
Swingweight: 345
Stiffness: 63
Beam Width: 22mm Straight Beam

At 345, the sw is likely higher than my PS85 and KPS88 -- don't know how that would affect what I was talking about. I like the 9 pts HL, though.

 

[LeeD]

Funny ding, dat...
I might think I know a little about shooting...
Most shooters cannot shoot a 44 Mag with any accuracy any time, even when loaded with 44 specials. Certainly NOT one handed.
In all comps, even combat, shooters use light loads barely able to get the lead out of the barrel. For .38 Police Combats, maybe 2.6 grs. For 45 Auto, barely 3.5grs. That's about right at 1/2 powder loads.
Even for the modern .40 game, Bullseye at 3.5 grsm is maximum, for accuracy, shooter comfort, and consistency. The guns are detuned for the lighter loads, and all that sighting accesory just falls off with full combat loads..
So, having the biggest stick is just a THREAT, and little else.

 

[roundiesee]

Yes, my apologies Mick and Netman, you both were right! Quote is from the first Dirty Harry movie. T1000's quote "Go ahead, make my day!" was from "Sudden Impact". I got a little confused, thinking both quotes were from the same movie. Thanks for the reminder; guess I AM getting too old! Cheers!

 

[Enlightened Coelacanth]

You set this racquet in motion and it does most of the work.
I don't find it tiresome to play with the 88 and I don't understand all the fuss and negative comments, but then this is a tiny self contained universe here.

The wrong color dampener causes the vapors.

If you don't like your K88 sell it to me. I'll take all you got.

 

[netman]

Dirty Harry was a throwback cop, a neanderthal. That was the whole point of the movies, cut the politically correct c@#$, the new technology, etc. Just go out, find the bad guys and take care of them. I think Dirty Harry and the KPS 88 have a lot in common. Strip out all the gee whiz tech, go back to basics and get it done.

 

[Mick]

Dirty Harry was a throwback cop, a neanderthal. That was the whole point of the movies, cut the politically correct c@#$, the new technology, etc. Just go out, find the bad guys and take care of them. I think Dirty Harry and the KPS 88 have a lot in common. Strip out all the gee whiz tech, go back to basics and get it done.

dirty harry needs a magnum 44 and the kps88 needs a pretty good tennis player to get the jobs done

 

[J011yroger]

it's only funny to those who have seen the movie "dirty harry"

I believe it is quite the deduction in points on your man-card if you have not.

J

 

[mawashi]

Funny ding, dat...
I might think I know a little about shooting...
Most shooters cannot shoot a 44 Mag with any accuracy any time, even when loaded with 44 specials. Certainly NOT one handed.
In all comps, even combat, shooters use light loads barely able to get the lead out of the barrel. For .38 Police Combats, maybe 2.6 grs. For 45 Auto, barely 3.5grs. That's about right at 1/2 powder loads.
Even for the modern .40 game, Bullseye at 3.5 grsm is maximum, for accuracy, shooter comfort, and consistency. The guns are detuned for the lighter loads, and all that sighting accesory just falls off with full combat loads..
So, having the biggest stick is just a THREAT, and little else.

Looking down the barrel of a .44 is fear enough, never mind even if the shooter is cross-eye.

The KPS88 is just that too, big fear factor till the guy can barely drag it around the court or you get blasted off the court LOL!

mawashi

 

[Mick]

Looking down the barrel of a .44 is fear enough, never mind even if the shooter is cross-eye.

The KPS88 is just that too, big fear factor till the guy can barely drag it around the court or you get blasted off the court LOL!

mawashi

yep. come to think of it, i don't think i have ever feared anyone because the racquet that they used.

 

[roller~]

Dirty Harry for the court.
EXACTLY~!! =)

 

[AndrewD]

So if the KPS 88 is this wonderful due to its weight, this would then lead one to believe a Pro Kennex Ki 5 PSE would be the ultimate arm protector since it is the same weight and has Kinetic tech. Thoughts?

A very subtle question netman, one I've been wondering myself.

We're members of a small men's doubles group,

How small do you have to be ?

 

[Lefty78]

Anyone who thinks you need to be some kind of hulk in order to swing a heavy racket is sorely mistaken. In fact, the best way to make the KPS 88 easier to swing is to add some lead near the top of the handle. Don't let racket companies brainwash you into light rackets just so they can sell you some bunk technology you don't need in the first place. No one wants to hit a baseball with a whiffle ball bat.

 

[Keifers]

How small do you have to be ?

Good one, Andrew! About that small... why we have to carry big sticks. :wink:

A very subtle question netman, one I've been wondering myself.

Um, I must have missed the subtlety.. help me out would you?..

Cheers.

 

[mawashi]

yep. come to think of it, i don't think i have ever feared anyone because the racquet that they used.

Maybe fear isn't the word too but when a really fit looking tough guy comes on the court then pulls a big bubba outta the bag... I get worried, damn worried LOL!

Either I've got a super pusher or a guy using his granny's racquet!

mawashi