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Forum: Racquets 05-13-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 53
How many raquets do you use?
Views: 2,574
Posted By texacali
Have three Prince frames that are the same, and I...

Have three Prince frames that are the same, and I have leaded the same. String set up is different, one with full poly and two with syn gut. I recently switched to the poly and may move the other...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 05-05-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2,914
Lucky me! Nice find.....
Views: 612,686
Posted By texacali
^^The outlet near me in TX has an Adidas tent...

^^The outlet near me in TX has an Adidas tent sale a few times a year. T-shirts are typically $5.00 and shorts $10.00. All shoes are $30.00.
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 05-05-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 2,914
Lucky me! Nice find.....
Views: 612,686
Posted By texacali
Adidas Adipower Barricade 7 for $30.00 at Adidas...

Adidas Adipower Barricade 7 for $30.00 at Adidas outlet sale. They are the silver/black model. Not bad looking for silver.
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 04-18-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5
Michael Chang Playing USTA Vets
Views: 386
Posted By texacali
^^^When I clicked on his name, it hyper-linked to...

^^^When I clicked on his name, it hyper-linked to profile/pic and it is Michael Chang.
Forum: Other Equipment 04-10-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 14
Tennis Bag
Views: 1,178
Posted By texacali
I have a three pack and a backpack that holds two...

I have a three pack and a backpack that holds two rackets. I never thought I would consider a larger bag, but I'm finding that perhaps a six pack may be ideal for me. I don;t play as miuch as you,...
Forum: Other Equipment 04-10-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 7
Regarding Prescription Sunglasses
Views: 583
Posted By texacali
I got prescription sunglasses from my...

I got prescription sunglasses from my optometrist. He had a special with sunglasses 50% off so I got some nice Oakley frames. I live in a sunny part of the country so the sunglasses help out a lot.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-15-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 83
Top 10 Biggest Pet Peeves At A Tournament
Views: 2,911
Posted By texacali
Actually, my signature says "discounted Prince...

Actually, my signature says "discounted Prince rackets", not Walmart. Bought them at sporting good store, but still rackets you can by on the TW website brand new. Not great, but not a budget buster...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-15-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 83
Top 10 Biggest Pet Peeves At A Tournament
Views: 2,911
Posted By texacali
Sort of an elitist rant or attempt at humor? The...

Sort of an elitist rant or attempt at humor? The racket a person brings to the court or shoes they wear may not be dictated completely by choice but by income (we can't all afford top of the line...
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 03-07-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 8
Did Sampras get bankrupt?
Views: 1,100
Posted By texacali
When you hear so much about athletes being broke...

When you hear so much about athletes being broke because they blew all of their millions or someone did that for them (Sanchez-Vicario for example) maybe Pete is not so bad protecting his and his...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-06-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 18
Hitting hard, but not meaning to
Views: 864
Posted By texacali
Thank you for feedback....and I have looked at...

Thank you for feedback....and I have looked at Fed's groundies as something to model off of. Topspin has been hard to adapt to being away from the game for a long time. As far as humble brag....no,...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-06-2013, 07:19 AM
Replies: 18
Hitting hard, but not meaning to
Views: 864
Posted By texacali
Hitting hard, but not meaning to

Does anyone here seem to always hit the ball really hard, even if they don't mean to? Almost like no matter how you hit a forehand or backhand, it just seems to zoom over the net (OK, into the net...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 02-28-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 29
Are Old School Shoes Suitable?
Views: 1,745
Posted By texacali
Bought Stan Smiths thinking I cold use them for...

Bought Stan Smiths thinking I cold use them for play once in a while....just not getting the same comfy feel as say, my NB
851's. The SS have a lot of volume inside but insole, even with...
Forum: Other Equipment 02-28-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14
Goodbye Gamma Supreme, hello Supergrap
Views: 676
Posted By texacali
Trying supergrap (in orange!) now vs. my normal...

Trying supergrap (in orange!) now vs. my normal tournagrip. Not as rough as tournagrip and somewhat rubbery.
Forum: Other Equipment 02-28-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 70
What's in your bag?
Views: 3,538
Posted By texacali
For practice tonight, squished 4 rackets into a...

For practice tonight, squished 4 rackets into a three pack, two cans of used balls, one can of brand new, ziploc with miscellaneous tennis detritus (sweatbands, vibe dampeners, overgrips, shoelaces),...
Forum: Other Equipment 02-28-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 21
No-brand Tennis bags - would you buy one?
Views: 1,555
Posted By texacali
My little three pack has a brand name but for a...

My little three pack has a brand name but for a company known for strings and grips then rackets. Basic black, white and red color scheme. As close to neutral as I found at the time. I would...
Forum: Classic Racquet Talk 02-14-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 20
famous player metal tennis rackets
Views: 1,083
Posted By texacali
I lok back at those days and remember some of...

I lok back at those days and remember some of those metal rackets with lopsided heads after they had been crunched into the ground or a net post.....and folks still playing with them.
Forum: Classic Racquet Talk 02-14-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 20
famous player metal tennis rackets
Views: 1,083
Posted By texacali
And it's little brother, the Standard, with the...

And it's little brother, the Standard, with the light blue throat piece.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-14-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 40
Your children's impact on your tennis
Views: 1,753
Posted By texacali
I just go back into tennis so I am actually...

I just go back into tennis so I am actually playing more tennis than before, though not as much as I need to improve. I play at most three times/week (very rare) but on a typical week I get to team...
Forum: Classic Racquet Talk 02-13-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 7
Fox WB-210 and WB-215.
Views: 643
Posted By texacali
Sorry...no specs on either.

Sorry...no specs on either.
Forum: Classic Racquet Talk 02-12-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 7
Fox WB-210 and WB-215.
Views: 643
Posted By texacali
I actually own both and was using them until...

I actually own both and was using them until about 4 years ago. I preferred the 210. My frames are graphically different from what you show here...the 210 has thin red and gray stripes starting at...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-11-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 71
Predominantly Singles Players: At what AGE Did you Hit The Wall???
Views: 3,059
Posted By texacali
I restarted tennis at 50. I am no athletic...

I restarted tennis at 50. I am no athletic specimen, but I learned to play and coached some soccer before I restarted tennis, came back to skiing on a limited basis and in my mid to late 40's was...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-08-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
USTA renewal. Are there any promo codes active now?
Views: 5,277
Posted By texacali
I saw the below in a post from December (of...

I saw the below in a post from December (of course, saw this after I renewed)...not sure if still valid:

I just renewed my membership for 1 year with an offer that got me a 2013 US Open hat and an...
Forum: College Tennis Talk 02-07-2013, 06:40 AM
Replies: 15
comm college tennis
Views: 1,410
Posted By texacali
I think if you are pre-med and seriously going to...

I think if you are pre-med and seriously going to apply to med schools, admissions folks want to see that you are well rounded and have the ability to handle other things than just studying. Schools...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 02-06-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2,914
Lucky me! Nice find.....
Views: 612,686
Posted By texacali
Haven't played in them yet, but they seem plenty...

Haven't played in them yet, but they seem plenty deep for tennis.
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 02-06-2013, 07:40 AM
Replies: 2,914
Lucky me! Nice find.....
Views: 612,686
Posted By texacali
Kohl's near me is dumping tons of Fila shorts,...

Kohl's near me is dumping tons of Fila shorts, not specifically for tennis, but they have pockets so it works.....prices from $6.00 to $12.00. Restrained myself and only bought one pair for $6.50. ...
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