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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

01-23-2013, 01:26 PM

Replies: 231

The Forehand: Busting misconceptions once and for all

Views: 11,572

Posted By Kevo

I believe it's a combination of things, but the...

I believe it's a combination of things, but the basic answer is when the form is correct the ball sees not just the mass of the racquet and arm, but much of the bodies mass as well.

Think of it like...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

01-23-2013, 01:15 PM

Replies: 213

The Serve: Busting misconceptions once and for all

Views: 9,173

Posted By Kevo

Yes, your wrist is being used incorrectly...

Yes, your wrist is being used incorrectly throughout the motion. It's very likely that this would contribute to wrist pain especially when serving aggressively with that technique. Kudos to you for...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

01-21-2013, 05:12 PM

Replies: 231

The Forehand: Busting misconceptions once and for all

Views: 11,572

Posted By Kevo

Most people use weight and mass interchangeably....

Most people use weight and mass interchangeably. So moving forward to put your weight into the shot is fine IMO. It's not necessarily the new school way to hit the ball, but it does work quite well....

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

01-12-2013, 06:31 PM

Replies: 231

The Forehand: Busting misconceptions once and for all

Views: 11,572

Posted By Kevo

I think it would be instructive if the blog site...

I think it would be instructive if the blog site where the angle of the closed racquets was measured also measured the incoming angle and speed of the ball.

I really don't believe there is anything...

Forum: Strings

01-12-2013, 06:12 PM

Replies: 787

Ashaway 100% Zyex monofilament

Views: 40,863

Posted By Kevo

I tested dynamite once at 61lbs. in a RDX 500...

I tested dynamite once at 61lbs. in a RDX 500 Mid. It played much better for me at the higher tension that it did when I played it at 52lbs.

It definitely had more feel at the higher tension. It was...

Forum: Strings

01-10-2013, 03:14 PM

Replies: 2

Spiky Shark?

Views: 308

Posted By Kevo

I like it quite a bit, but I think I still...

I like it quite a bit, but I think I still slightly prefer the plain old competition to spiky shark.

Forum: Strings

01-10-2013, 03:12 PM

Replies: 787

Ashaway 100% Zyex monofilament

Views: 40,863

Posted By Kevo

I believe that color is the natural color of...

I believe that color is the natural color of zyex. Every zyex string I've tried has a similar tanish-greenish color to it. I wouldn't be surprised if the red behaves a little different than the...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

09-10-2012, 01:35 PM

Replies: 38

Keys to a good first serve

Views: 2,313

Posted By Kevo

The 3 most important things, 1. Toss 2. Toss 3....

The 3 most important things,

1. Toss
2. Toss
3. Toss

Oh yeah,

4. Toss
5. Toss

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

09-10-2012, 01:33 PM

Replies: 23

Arm pit problem after 1HB

Views: 1,219

Posted By Kevo

It sounds like you may be actively swinging after...

It sounds like you may be actively swinging after contact. I like to think of releasing all the energy into the ball and then just relaxing. Let everything flow and slow naturally after contact. It...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

09-10-2012, 01:14 PM

Replies: 69

Do you really hit up on a kick serve?

Views: 5,658

Posted By Kevo

Agree with Cheetah entirely #40, and bhupaes...

Agree with Cheetah entirely #40, and bhupaes above.

Forum: Strings

09-10-2012, 12:52 PM

Replies: 26

Poly - Longevity, Comfort, Spin...in that order

Views: 2,379

Posted By Kevo

I've pretty much settled on Kirschbaum...

I've pretty much settled on Kirschbaum Competition. I can play with it until it breaks, and it's reasonably comfortable if you don't string it up too tight. I like it around 50-52lbs. in my...

Forum: Strings

09-10-2012, 12:46 PM

Replies: 129

Roman Prokes on string

Views: 10,367

Posted By Kevo

I teach all my students modern everything. I have...

I teach all my students modern everything. I have yet to have a student that can't perform a modern stroke. The trouble for most people is consistency in thought and action.

Most of my students...

Forum: Strings

08-18-2012, 07:04 PM

Replies: 12

Gut/Poly setups more suited to smaller, dense patterns?

Views: 876

Posted By Kevo

I think smaller denser patterns are sweet, but I...

I think smaller denser patterns are sweet, but I don't think there is a particular setup that is suited to any particular frame. It's very player specific.

I use full poly in my frame (PSL 18x20)...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

07-18-2012, 10:48 AM

Replies: 29

Does Nadal shank 80 percents of his forehands?

Views: 2,237

Posted By Kevo

There is really nothing special in this blog. If...

There is really nothing special in this blog. If you are trying to keep the racquet perpendicular when hitting at a pro/high amateur level with the balls rising off the court as you make contact, you...

Forum: Strings

07-18-2012, 10:07 AM

Replies: 14

Which is the best Kirschbaum string?

Views: 1,087

Posted By Kevo

I use competition and spiky shark. I think...

I use competition and spiky shark. I think competition has better tension maintenance and maintains its playing characteristics slightly better. I can play it until it breaks. It's one of my favorite...

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

06-01-2012, 08:58 AM

Replies: 41

Death to the starting knot

Views: 4,809

Posted By Kevo

I've never used a starting knot for anything more...

I've never used a starting knot for anything more than experimentation. I always thought they looked a bit ugly and uneven. Always used the same knot for all my tie-offs. It used to be two half...

Forum: Strings

06-01-2012, 08:53 AM

Replies: 12

Head Rip Control tension question

Views: 1,383

Posted By Kevo

I also liked RIP Control around 55lbs. The...

I also liked RIP Control around 55lbs. The problem with RIP Control is that it drops a bit of tension right after you start hitting with it. It worked best for me when it started out just a tad on...

Forum: Strings

05-29-2012, 11:49 AM

Replies: 7

Gut or Gut like for Pure Storm Ltd

Views: 773

Posted By Kevo

I string mine with full poly at about 50-52lbs. I...

I string mine with full poly at about 50-52lbs. I don't have any issues with power. I like the frame for it's control. If I had power issues I think I would pick a different frame.

Have you used...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-29-2012, 11:33 AM

Replies: 15

Help me with kick serve!!! Dave Smith?

Views: 1,250

Posted By Kevo

If you can learn to visualize the objective you...

If you can learn to visualize the objective you will be able to stay sideways without any trouble, just like you turn now without thinking about it.

With any new athletic skill you just have to...

Forum: Strings

05-27-2012, 03:29 PM

Replies: 14

Kirschbaum Spiky Shark 16 (1.30) String

Views: 1,013

Posted By Kevo

I use spiky shark 17 in a PSL 18x20 pattern. I...

I use spiky shark 17 in a PSL 18x20 pattern. I like it quite a bit. However, I like lower powered strings for control and consistency.

Personally, I get similar spin with most strings and don't...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-15-2012, 01:46 PM

Replies: 94

Overhead Boot Camp

Views: 4,726

Posted By Kevo

Assuming you can serve fairly well, I think there...

Assuming you can serve fairly well, I think there are two main issues you might typically have with overheads.

First is not moving underneath the ball. If you have time you want to move under the...

Forum: Strings

05-15-2012, 01:33 PM

Replies: 18

string that has the best put away

Views: 1,140

Posted By Kevo

I love Gut for serves and volleys. For...

I love Gut for serves and volleys. For grounstrokes it's poly or hybrid. With all gut my put aways go to the fence before making their way to the court surface. :-)

Forum: Racquets

05-14-2012, 01:30 PM

Replies: 13

Babolat Pure Storms - differences and recommendation. Help please!

Views: 1,165

Posted By Kevo

Pure Storm Limited is quite different from the...

Pure Storm Limited is quite different from the other Pure Storms IMO. I doubt I'd ever go back to any of the other Storms after using the Limited version. It's just too sweet.

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-11-2012, 01:55 PM

Replies: 5

Supination timing during serve

Views: 506

Posted By Kevo

racquet drop

racquet drop

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-10-2012, 12:57 PM

Replies: 5

Can you 'unlearn' a stroke?

Views: 603