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Forum: Racquets

01-07-2013, 10:52 PM

Replies: 7

Demo Time!

Views: 1,230

Posted By Jim A

Played some points

Finally got back on the court today after a lost weekend. Played 3 sets of doubles and had a chance to use each for about 8 games.

Donnay Pro One - If I had to play a season right now, this would...

Forum: Racquets

01-04-2013, 05:20 PM

Replies: 7

Demo Time!

Views: 1,230

Posted By Jim A

Thanks Mike, I think I may have just been...

Thanks Mike,

I think I may have just been getting some more action and spin on the PDRGT than I'm used to at the moment. After watching the Steam 99S review and seeing the movement that is what I...

Forum: Racquets

01-04-2013, 08:41 AM

Replies: 7

Demo Time!

Views: 1,230

Posted By Jim A

1st impressions

Yesterday was a wash as there was a bit of a ball machine fiasco at the club so today it was outdoors in balmy 40 degree weather with one at the public courts.

Current Racquet: Prince Speedport Tour...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

01-04-2013, 05:44 AM

Replies: 48

New Years Resolutions for Tennis

Views: 3,259

Posted By Jim A

Didn't play last year so just rolling over those...

Didn't play last year so just rolling over those goals.

Mixed:
1. Win Flight - advance to Districts
2. Win Districts (lost in Final in '11)
3. Have Fun at Sectionals

Adult:
1. Help team make it...

Forum: Racquets

01-01-2013, 06:28 PM

Replies: 7

Demo Time!

Views: 1,230

Posted By Jim A

Thanks for the feedback, I tried the original...

Thanks for the feedback, I tried the original version of the Donnay's, however I couldn't get used to the thinner beam.

Forum: Racquets

01-01-2013, 06:13 PM

Replies: 7

Demo Time!

Views: 1,230

Posted By Jim A

Demo Time!

Looks like I will finally retire my Speedport Tour's after a few good years and have started the demo process. I plan on tracking my progress in this thread.

Picked out 4 from TW that I can't...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

12-18-2012, 05:43 PM

Replies: 56

No bump up with 100% winning record?

Views: 4,944

Posted By Jim A

Good points Goober. I agree with most in some...

Good points Goober. I agree with most in some form or another. I like the self-rate ban on playoffs for 3.5 and up, too many self-rate's at 3.0 for it to be maintained to me.

I would think that...

Forum: Racquets

12-17-2012, 09:09 PM

Replies: 76

Doubles Racquet Help Needed for this Ex-Singles Player...

Views: 3,119

Posted By Jim A

Looks like it didn't make the cut, however the...

Looks like it didn't make the cut, however the ability to customize the racquet would make the Radical MP a strong option for me. It's always felt vanilla to me, however the flex of the racquet will...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

12-14-2012, 05:42 AM

Replies: 56

No bump up with 100% winning record?

Views: 4,944

Posted By Jim A

It's never a perfect system and it doesn't matter...

It's never a perfect system and it doesn't matter what is in life but people will try and often find a way to manipulate the system.

Beating someone at Districts and/or Sectionals in a thumping only...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

12-11-2012, 11:08 AM

Replies: 262

Jeff Salzenstein Total Tennis

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Posted By Jim A

I met Jeff when I started playing again in '08,...

I met Jeff when I started playing again in '08, he was teaching out of Gates/JCC in Denver. Always found up him to be engaging and able to work well with people. He excelled with good Jr players...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

12-11-2012, 10:47 AM

Replies: 50

how to flatten the forehand, FFS???

Views: 2,030

Posted By Jim A

go to the 3:45...

go to the 3:45 mark...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PF1kfJSia4 #oldschool

Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear

12-11-2012, 09:56 AM

Replies: 108

Agassi with Donnay?!?!?

Views: 26,983

Posted By Jim A

AA was back using a Head Radical PJ when in...

AA was back using a Head Radical PJ when in Denver http://www.powersharesseries.com/denver-2012

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

12-10-2012, 05:35 PM

Replies: 20

What's your fastest completed match

Views: 1,373

Posted By Jim A

When I started to play again in '08 I won a few...

When I started to play again in '08 I won a few matches quickly just due to the nature of 3.0. Lots of double fautls, few rallies, 30-40 minutes.

I had a match about 20 years ago where I got blown...

Forum: Racquets

12-10-2012, 05:27 PM

Replies: 455

Donnay Pro One 97 users club

Views: 52,619

Posted By Jim A

flat hitters using the P1 - are you using the...

flat hitters using the P1 - are you using the 16*19 for a bit more spin potential or did you go to the 18*20

Forum: Racquets

02-05-2012, 07:46 AM

Replies: 66

Any Love For The Wilson Profile Series

Views: 3,883

Posted By Jim A

closest I've found to just the ease of power was...

closest I've found to just the ease of power was a Khamsin 5 - 108 sq in

about 10.2oz strung and very hh....so easy to hit with ..if the (not Khamsin) Five BLX was just a touch heavier than 9.9...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

01-31-2012, 12:30 PM

Replies: 6

Your best or most memorable match?

Views: 425

Posted By Jim A

It would have to be at District's last season. ...

It would have to be at District's last season.

We were in the semifinals, playing @ #2 doubles and we got a bit tight in the 2nd set when we had a chance to close it out. Our #1 had been dusted...

Forum: Racquets

01-21-2012, 07:18 PM

Replies: 3

Whats up with the EXO3 Warrior?

Views: 671

Posted By Jim A

I hit with the Warrior 100 today for about 30...

I hit with the Warrior 100 today for about 30 min.

Good racquet, probably a touch light for me. I'd be happy with either a little more heft and/or slightly higher swingweight.

Pretty surprised the...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

01-07-2012, 09:55 AM

Replies: 60

The Sportsmanship handshake

Views: 3,311

Posted By Jim A

nothing better than taking your time to shake...

nothing better than taking your time to shake someone's hand at the net when they have been nothing but a b*tch the entire match.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

01-03-2012, 03:08 PM

Replies: 20

About 3.5 Doubles...

Views: 1,145

Posted By Jim A

+1 I take my time getting to the net in 3.5...

+1

I take my time getting to the net in 3.5 doubles because my midcourt volley is poor. I work on it, however, most times I hit under and it goes just long. It's the focus of my winter tennis

The...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

12-24-2011, 01:45 PM

Replies: 80

Game improvement racquets ban

Views: 3,814

Posted By Jim A

I really like my Speedport Tour's.. however last...

I really like my Speedport Tour's..

however last year I did a review on a Khamsin Five BLX from Wilson for a buddy's website. Loved it. Had a high SW and low weight, open string pattern and could...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

12-11-2011, 08:23 AM

Replies: 54

How many USTA levels have you moved up?

Views: 2,468

Posted By Jim A

I knocked around a bit in my 20's but didn't play...

I knocked around a bit in my 20's but didn't play for 15 years...

1 year @ 3.0
2 years @ 3.5 so far (didn't play the first year)

If I want to get to 4.0 I need to get in the gym in the winter and...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

12-06-2011, 05:13 PM

Replies: 24

Philosophy of your team/club-- business or pleasure?

Views: 1,453

Posted By Jim A

I think it depends on the team. If the team has...

I think it depends on the team.

If the team has aspirations the captain has an duty to let team members know that certain players will play in certain situations.

We had a good team that went to...

Forum: Shoes and Apparel

12-06-2011, 02:34 PM

Replies: 7

Air Court Ballistic 2.3

Views: 1,012

Posted By Jim A

I am a fan of the 2.3's as well but found that...

I am a fan of the 2.3's as well but found that some were quite a bit lower volume than others. My white/lime green/black model felt great after a couple weeks while my white/grety/black still...

Forum: Racquets

12-03-2011, 04:47 PM

Replies: 3

Tecnifibre Tflash 315 TFlex

Views: 387

Posted By Jim A

Speedflex it is...

oops Speedflex!!! thanks...

Forum: Racquets

12-03-2011, 12:28 PM

Replies: 3

Tecnifibre Tflash 315 TFlex

Views: 387

Posted By Jim A

Tecnifibre Tflash 315 Speedflex....

Outside of the cosmetic is their any difference between the old/new models that are on TW?

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Tecnifibreracquets.html

If that is the only difference its close to...

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