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Forum: Strings Today, 04:47 AM
Replies: 32
Prince Beast XP 16
Views: 1,336
Posted By Torres
The oddest thing about this string is how little...

The oddest thing about this string is how little 'grip' there is on the ball. Not sure whether its unique to this particular gauge but its almost as if the ball slides off the strings rather than...
Forum: Strings Yesterday, 02:57 PM
Replies: 161
Sticky: Ashaway MonoGut ZX Pro & ZX Playtest!
Views: 9,856
Posted By Torres
Existing reviews can have the potential sway, but...

Existing reviews can have the potential sway, but you assume that if several people say X, those who follow will also say X, and can't exercise independent thought. I'm not so sure that there are...
Forum: Strings Yesterday, 02:32 PM
Replies: 32
Prince Beast XP 16
Views: 1,336
Posted By Torres
Finally got round to properly playtesting this...

Finally got round to properly playtesting this string (about 100 years after everyone else) and it is the most unexceptional poly I have ever played with.

It's comfortable, has a reasonable amount...
Forum: Strings Yesterday, 10:05 AM
Replies: 161
Sticky: Ashaway MonoGut ZX Pro & ZX Playtest!
Views: 9,856
Posted By Torres
Opinions are opinions. But if you have a...

Opinions are opinions. But if you have a background as evaluation engineer, then you'll know that a single test cannot be absolute, so I'm not sure how you can say this string is a 'stinker'. The...
Forum: Strings 05-21-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 9
Crispness factor only: Forten Sweet or Gosen OGMS
Views: 284
Posted By Torres
Crisp for a synethic gut :-)

Crisp for a synethic gut :-)
Forum: Strings 05-21-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Crispness factor only: Forten Sweet or Gosen OGMS
Views: 284
Posted By Torres
There's no way Gosen is stiff.... There's no way...

There's no way Gosen is stiff....
There's no way Gosen is stiff....
There's no way Gosen is stiff......

A nylon synthetic gut in 17 gauge is not stiff!

I think I'm going to have to send you some...
Forum: Other Equipment 05-21-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 47
Bolle Parole......review
Views: 1,305
Posted By Torres
Same view here. To me, they made everything look...

Same view here. To me, they made everything look too unnatural, like looking through night vision goggles.

The other thing which I don't think anyone has mentioned is that if you wear them for a...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 05-21-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 32
Federer's switch to 90
Views: 2,521
Posted By Torres
PT57A uses the PT630 mold does it not? If so,...

PT57A uses the PT630 mold does it not?

If so, PT630 is a 98 according to TW:
Forum: Odds & Ends 05-21-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 99
Game of Thrones fan thread!
Views: 3,429
Posted By Torres
Was trying to catch up on the pre tv series...

Was trying to catch up on the pre tv series background about Aegon etc by reading Wiki but came across the Rob Stark story arc by accident.... :-(
Forum: Odds & Ends 05-21-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 99
Game of Thrones fan thread!
Views: 3,429
Posted By Torres
These last few episodes have been a bit slow and...

These last few episodes have been a bit slow and feel like they're 'treading' water too much, with nothing much going on between the different 'Houses'.

The only interesting storyline with some...
Forum: Racquets 05-21-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 31
T Fight 315 Ltd (16): Control? Plow?
Views: 3,652
Posted By Torres
In relation to plow, you only have to watch the...

In relation to plow, you only have to watch the video review and see how Andy - previously an ATP pro ranked about 1400 in the world - is struggling to hit through the court with this stick,...
Forum: Strings 05-20-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 9
Crispness factor only: Forten Sweet or Gosen OGMS
Views: 284
Posted By Torres
Gosen white

Gosen white
Forum: Strings 05-20-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 161
Sticky: Ashaway MonoGut ZX Pro & ZX Playtest!
Views: 9,856
Posted By Torres
@ fgs I can't make a direct comparison because...

@ fgs

I can't make a direct comparison because although I've used both colours, I've never strung them at the same tension. That said, red doesn't seem noticeably stiffer to me. If it is stiffer, I...
Forum: Strings 05-20-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 161
Sticky: Ashaway MonoGut ZX Pro & ZX Playtest!
Views: 9,856
Posted By Torres
It definitely a string which you don't want at...

It definitely a string which you don't want at too low a tension. I picked up a 6.1 18x20 that I had strung with 1.27 about a month ago. The reference tension was too low in the first place but I was...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 05-19-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 32
Federer's switch to 90
Views: 2,521
Posted By Torres
PMPs have a huge head size and a very forgiving...

PMPs have a huge head size and a very forgiving bed. No way its a 95.
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 05-19-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 32
Federer's switch to 90
Views: 2,521
Posted By Torres
No chance. You only have look at the FabFed...

No chance. You only have look at the FabFed thread to know its not a 95.
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 05-19-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 32
Federer's switch to 90
Views: 2,521
Posted By Torres
PT57A is 98sq" unless you tell me...

PT57A is 98sq" unless you tell me otherwise.



All the more reason to switch to a bigger head.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-19-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 49
what ntrp is this ?
Views: 1,801
Posted By Torres
This thread reminds of the Somdev Devvarman video...

This thread reminds of the Somdev Devvarman video thread when someone said he was a 4.0 - 4.5 because all he supposedly did was "push" the ball.
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 05-19-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 32
Federer's switch to 90
Views: 2,521
Posted By Torres
Nadal 100 - dominates everyone on clay inc...

Nadal 100 - dominates everyone on clay inc Fed
Djokovic 100 - world no 1
Murray 98 - world no 2

Fed 90

Spot the odd one out.

Times have moved on Rodge, and you've fallen in the same error that...
Forum: Racquets 05-19-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 38
Pacific rackets - share your experiences
Views: 3,503
Posted By Torres
This was the one I was thinking...

This was the one I was thinking...
Forum: Other Equipment 05-19-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Best way to blank out Babolat logo on Babolat bag?
Views: 611
Posted By Torres
I haven't bought a big Babolat bag with logo and...

I haven't bought a big Babolat bag with logo and letters on it.

I'm asking if there's a simple way of blanking out the oversized branding.

Keep up.
Forum: Other Equipment 05-19-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 47
Bolle Parole......review
Views: 1,305
Posted By Torres
Thumbs up Some people clearly don't like being presented...

Some people clearly don't like being presented with the facts.....
Forum: Other Equipment 05-19-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 47
Bolle Parole......review
Views: 1,305
Posted By Torres
That sounds like a figment of your imagination....

That sounds like a figment of your imagination. Even Bolle themselves say,

"the lenses are designed to mute every color in the spectrum except optic...
Forum: Other Equipment 05-19-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 47
Bolle Parole......review
Views: 1,305
Posted By Torres
The lenses make no difference to performance and...

The lenses make no difference to performance and due to the tint used may cause or contribute to macular degeneration.

That's a very relevant consideration for anyone considering buying these.
Forum: Other Equipment 05-19-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 47
Bolle Parole......review
Views: 1,305
Posted By Torres
The problem here is that the only way to...

The problem here is that the only way to definitely test this is to get 100 test subjects, and under control or laboratory conditions subject their eyes to repeated and prolonged exposure to near-UV...
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