****Reviews by jdeloach****

[jdeloach]

I created this thread to make it easier for those looking for my reviews. Ok, really it is for my lazy self! Just click on the racquet and it will take you to the review.

Thanks to the advice from my friend, Sagittar, I will tell you a little about my style of play.
I am 32yrs old, 6ft tall and weigh approx 175 lbs. I play very old-school!! I don't like to rally, but instead I try to find ways to end points quickly. This has led me to become a decent volleyer. I have a 1-hand backhand, and use a semi-western grip on forehands. My first serves are flat but heavy, and I use a kick on my second serve.
M-Fil 300

SW2 M-Fil 300

AeroPro Drive

Pure Drive Roddick

Wilson [K]Zen

Volkl V-Engine Tour 9 (16X19)

Wilson [K]Surge

[K]factor Six Tour 90

RDS002 Tour

RDS002 Tour SW2

Yonex RDS001 MP #1

Yonex RDS001 MP #2 (after lead tape)

Wilson nBlade Mp

Wilson nSix-One Tour 90

Dunlop AeroGel 200

Tecnifibre TFight 320

Avery M3 Control

Yonex RDX500 MP

Fischer M-Speed Pro #1 98 (Heavy Version)

Babolat Pure Storm

Yonex RD Ti-80 (old cosmetics)

Volkl DNX10 MP

Flexpoint Prestige MP

Wilson PS Tour 90

Vantage "1st Impression" Review

Flexpoint Radical MP (a review by jcstennis)

Radical Limited Edition OS (a review by Doc Hollidae)

Prince Original Graphite (POG) (a review by Voltron)

Yonex RDS001 Mid (a review by Voltron)

 

[nyc]

sweet! well done, jdeloach! keep up the good work, we all appreciate it.

 

[Voltron]

Awesome, now I can actually find the reviews! I'm still battling the search button.

 

[Sagittar]

nice idea really ..

 

[jdeloach]

Thanks guys....I'm glad to help.

 

[jdeloach]

I wonder how much it would cost me to get the moderators to make this thread a sticky.....that would be really easy and suit my laziness.

 

[Voltron]

Yeah, this should be a sticky. Wait, put up ALL the reviews, by all of us, like


JDeloach:
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2
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Voltron:
1

Polynor3D (or whatever thats spelled, sorry)
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etc etc

 

[jdeloach]

That would work. I really do wish that they would create a category for all reviews.

 

[Deleted member 6835]

jdeloach thanks for this thread

so of all rackets you've tried so far, which is your favourite?

 

[jdeloach]

jdeloach thanks for this thread

so of all rackets you've tried so far, which is your favourite?

My favorite would be the RDS001 MP , followed by the TF320.

 

[Sagittar]

jdeloach thanks for this thread

so of all rackets you've tried so far, which is your favourite?

I think he would say the RDS 001 customed ..
right jdeloach ?

 

[jdeloach]

I think he would say the RDS 001 customed ..
right jdeloach ?

You are absolutely correct! You know me too well Sag!

 

[Sagittar]

You are absolutely correct! You know me too well Sag!

just read all your reviews and you seemed so much in love with that one
waiting for the nBlade OS , why don't you put it in your (coming soon list)?

 

[Deleted member 6835]

I think he would say the RDS 001 customed ..
right jdeloach ?

You are absolutely correct! You know me too well Sag!

lol ok. btw, you should add the Pure Storm to your "coming soon" list lol

 

[Tennis Man]

jdeloach, thank you and keep'em coming

 

[staedtler]

jdeloach, thanks for the reviews. I remember you once having a Fischer MSpeed, I assume you have hit it with it long enough to warrant a review. I think it would add some good variety to your reviews list. Besides you seem to cover a good amount of the small companies which I think is good thing.

 

[jdeloach]

jdeloach, thanks for the reviews. I remember you once having a Fischer MSpeed, I assume you have hit it with it long enough to warrant a review. I think it would add some good variety to your reviews list. Besides you seem to cover a good amount of the small companies which I think is good thing.

I can work on one, I actually hit with it quite a bit.

 

[kimi]

Fantastic job!Well done!

 

[pNoyr3D]

Great job!! Well done..

It would be great if the mods could just make a sticky of all the reviews and put the names like Voltron's idea, I found it great except he spelled my name wrong .. Haha!! It's all good Voltron, I was thinking of making more reviews but really got nothing new to make. If I get my hands on anything new you'll see some more from me but, JDeloach is doing a great job, keep it up man!

Yeah, this should be a sticky. Wait, put up ALL the reviews, by all of us, like


JDeloach:
1
2
3
4
5
6

Voltron:
1

Polynor3D (or whatever thats spelled, sorry)
1
2
3

etc etc

Like I said, great idea Voltron!! My name is pNoyr3D (polynor) haha!

 

[jdeloach]

Great job!! Well done..
JDeloach is doing a great job, keep it up man!

Thanks man, I owe it to you.

 

[Duzza]

Definitely the most helpful reviewer on Talk Tennis to date.

 

[anirut]

Jde,

Thanks for all this work, man!

I'm wondering from where did you get all these rackets to review? From just demos?

 

[jdeloach]

Definitely the most helpful reviewer on Talk Tennis to date.

Thanks Duzza! That is a big compliment coming from you.

Jde, Thanks for all this work, man!

No Problem anirut

I'm wondering from where did you get all these rackets to review? From just demos?

Some are demos, but most come from trading around. I love trying different racquets out, and have come to realize that it may help someone make a good decision. That makes it worth it!!

 

[Deleted member 6835]

Definitely the most helpful reviewer on Talk Tennis to date.

definitely second that

 

[jdeloach]

definitely second that

Thanks man, but all of you guys have taught me so much that the credit belongs to you guys.

 

[Sagittar]

Thanks to the advice from my friend, Sagittar, I will tell you a little about my style of play.
I am 32yrs old, 6ft tall and weigh approx 175 lbs. I play very old-school!! I don't like to rally, but instead I try to find ways to end points quickly. This has led me to become a decent volleyer. I have a 1-hand backhand, and use a semi-western grip on forehands. My first serves are flat but heavy, and I use a kick on my second serve. I am a 4.5 player that just has a passion for the game. I teach lessons to approx 20 kids at no charge, this causes my wife to let me play a lot more than normal...lol

thanks for the update man .. glad that i could offer a tip

 

[bertrevert]

This is great - I was able to copy where you put lead on your 001 MP and achieve a simlar result, many thanks.

 

[jdeloach]

This is great - I was able to copy where you put lead on your 001 MP and achieve a simlar result, many thanks.

Don't mention it, glad I could help.

 

[bertrevert]

And while that was a good pattern of lead which I really liked, I have however now leaded it up to try for SW2 as follows. I now have 48 inches (12grams) in the hoop and 20 inches (5 grams) under the grip at the buttcap. I'll see how this goes now. I realise you are now onto the RDX but you might want to try this amount of lead too. It takes some getting used to. I'll see if I can compete with it.

 

[Deleted member 6835]

haha you should update your sig jdeloach

 

[Deleted member 6835]

so whats next for reviewing? and when's the pure storm?

 

[jdeloach]

so whats next for reviewing? and when's the pure storm?

Next is the RD Ti-80 then the Pure Storm. I will have the Pure Storm in hand Tuesday and will have a review up by the weekend. The RD Ti-80 will be up tonight or tomorrow.

 

[kabob]

Have you ever demoed the Avery M3 Power? How does it compare to Wilson's Tour racquets (specifically the 6.0 85, and Tour 90 family)?

 

[fielders_80]

I have to say these reviews are some of the best reviews out there. Very comprehensive. Good work jdeloach.

Gotta give credit to Pnoyr for starting this new review format with his Mfil 300 review.

 

[jaykay]

JDeloach: Great stuff on the reviews! You are truly a wonderful contributor on this forum.

Here are my review requests:
- Head MicroGel Extreme Pro
- Prince O3 Tour MidPlus
- ProKennex Heritage Type C Redondo MidPlus
- Wilson ProStaff 6.0 Original 95sq.in. (PS95)

Thanks in anticipation,
jaykay.

 

[jdeloach]

List updated

 

[mhstennis100]

jdeloach, I saw you did a Volkl DNX 10 MP review, just wondering if you could possibly do a mid review. Also a ps 6.0 95 review. Thanks for the great reviews you write.

 

[squints]

yes! finally I can be lazy too! thanks jde

 

[A_Fish]

Rqs11

Hi jdeloach - any chance of RQS11? I know you have done a few Yonnies - I'm not sure if you have already done this one - couldn't find it.
Thanks

 

[jdeloach]

I'm Back!!!

Sorry for the vanishing act, but I have been overcoming some wrist problems. The Dr. told me to quit playing with so many different racquets......but I don't think I can stand it anymore..

Coming up (already have the results, just gotta type them):

PS85 STV
PS85 China
PS95
Vantage (several)
CTS Lightning 90 (an "old-school" edition)

Stay Tuned!!!

 

[emcee143]

I want to request a MW200 review so I can compare it to your AG200 review .

 

[dave333]

ksurge not working

 

[squints]

I want to request a MW200 review so I can compare it to your AG200 review .

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showpost.php?p=1427100&postcount=43

in the classic jdeloach review format. I am considering switching from my MW to somehing else now. But wrote the review a while back.

 

[Final_Match_Point]

Please do a review of the redondo MP with your string setups, IM wondering what to string it with since biphase at 60 seems to sail a bit

 

[WhiteSox05CA]

That's sweet. We should sticky this.

 

[MrAWD]

I would also welcome your review or the Redondo (Mid perhaps, but MP would do as well) if you can sneak it in your schedule!

Thanks for the hard work!


Fedja

 

[Adjani Jacildo]

hey jdeloach your review for the wilson ksurge is missing. i'd really like to read it. and maybe you could do one for the wilson gold limited editions. the specs look sweet. thanks.

 

[SFrazeur]

Here is his review for the [K]Surge: http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=127191

I don't think Jd could afford to do a review for one of the gold racquets, I don't think those are for demo. . .

Also Jd hasn't logged on since "06-28-2007", I wouldn't expect a reply anytime soon if ever.

-SF

 

[Deleted member 6835]

where had jdeloach disappeared to?

 

[jdeloach]

After many years all of these review links are dead....lol You can google and still pull them up individually if needed. I have been secretly working on some new reviews for the following racquets: Head Pro Tour 630/280, Head Graphene 360+ Prestige MP, Tecnifibre TFight 315 Limited 18M, Babolat Pure Aero VS (2020). Also will be working on the new Pro Tour 2.0 this week. All of these reviews will be posted in this thread. They also will be setup similar to how my format was years ago, but difference is I am now 45....lol
Anyway...good to be back