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Forum: Strings 05-16-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 22
RPM Dual
Views: 1,257
Posted By MyrWXguy
Finally had a chance to string it up and give it...

Finally had a chance to string it up and give it a go. Strung it around 55, which is lower than I string RPM Blast. Hit nothing like Blast...There was no real snap back from the strings which really...
Forum: Health & Fitness 05-15-2013, 02:04 AM
Replies: 16
Lifting and playing tennis in the same day?
Views: 724
Posted By MyrWXguy
Lifting and playing the same day are certainly...

Lifting and playing the same day are certainly possible and can be effective if it's done properly. Rest is obviously necessary and you need to listen to your body when it tells you it needs a break....
Forum: Strings 05-03-2013, 01:35 AM
Replies: 22
RPM Dual
Views: 1,257
Posted By MyrWXguy
Great suggestions/Advice! Thank you for the...

Great suggestions/Advice! Thank you for the info!

Tennez looking forward to hearing more about this play test!

I'll have my 2 cents after I give it a go. Won't be until next week though. Local...
Forum: Strings 05-02-2013, 02:57 AM
Replies: 22
RPM Dual
Views: 1,257
Posted By MyrWXguy
RPM Dual

This just hit stores by me and I am curious what the thoughts are for those who have played it. I bought a pack to test. I'm a regular RPM Blast player strung at 57 cross and mains in my Head...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 02-19-2013, 02:22 AM
Replies: 1
Popping strings near Grommets
Views: 286
Posted By MyrWXguy
Popping strings near Grommets

I string on a Gamma X-2 and use RPM Blast 16 on my Head Instinct at 57/55. Usually I break strings in the mains center or just slightly top center of the racquet. 2 of my last 3 string jobs have...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 01-16-2013, 01:53 AM
Replies: 8
Blister under a callus...Shoe issue?
Views: 798
Posted By MyrWXguy
Thanks! Did a little file down and took care of...

Thanks! Did a little file down and took care of the blister. Played singles last night with no real issues.

Tennis, thanks for the input and sorry for the delayed response. Will be a fix in the...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 01-15-2013, 04:59 AM
Replies: 8
Blister under a callus...Shoe issue?
Views: 798
Posted By MyrWXguy
mmk you're probably right. I noticed the callus...

mmk you're probably right. I noticed the callus getting thick. Probably need to file it down every once in a while.

TennisLova I'll have to give that a try if the filing doesn't work. I would think...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 01-15-2013, 03:16 AM
Replies: 8
Blister under a callus...Shoe issue?
Views: 798
Posted By MyrWXguy
Blister under a callus...Shoe issue?

I'm a very active guy. I play tennis 4-6 times a week, mainly on clay. I workout almost daily and hit the cardio equipment pretty hard at the gym. This is the second time(different shoes each time)...
Forum: Odds & Ends 12-19-2012, 05:01 AM
Replies: 17,765
Music Game
Views: 922,081
Posted By MyrWXguy
You Shook Me All Night Long -...

You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1BtExxkP0M
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 12-07-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 3
tension and volleying
Views: 547
Posted By MyrWXguy
tension and volleying

Will bringing the tension down when I string increase feel at the net? I play RPM Blast and string it on the high end (57#).

Feels great from the baseline, but like a board at the net. Will...
Forum: Strings 12-07-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 25
Prestretch RPM Blast?
Views: 1,453
Posted By MyrWXguy
Thanks for the replies and answering my question!...

Thanks for the replies and answering my question! I'm already ahead of the game I guess because I do that stuff already unintentionally.

Good to know prestretching isn't needed. Just was wondering...
Forum: Strings 12-07-2012, 03:12 AM
Replies: 25
Prestretch RPM Blast?
Views: 1,453
Posted By MyrWXguy
Prestretch RPM Blast?

I'm fairly new to the board, but I keep seeing posts about prestretching your strings. I've been doing my own stringing(drop weight) for a few months and have never really prestretched. I use the RPM...
Forum: Strings 11-09-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 12
Dilemma...Felt collection on strings
Views: 525
Posted By MyrWXguy
Good point! I do have a half pack left of the Nvy...

Good point! I do have a half pack left of the Nvy so will try the switch up. Hopefully they hold up!
Forum: Strings 11-09-2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 12
Dilemma...Felt collection on strings
Views: 525
Posted By MyrWXguy
Not how it feels...I can tell with how the ball...

Not how it feels...I can tell with how the ball responds. I like the hybrid because I have a better feel with it at the net. It's the ground stroke where I notice the difference from the fresh...
Forum: Strings 11-09-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 12
Dilemma...Felt collection on strings
Views: 525
Posted By MyrWXguy
Good to know and no prob. I appreciate the...

Good to know and no prob. I appreciate the response. Just want to clarify. Suck up using the Hybrid or losing the feel at the net with a full bed?


That the ball isn't "spraying", it's just not...
Forum: Strings 11-09-2012, 05:45 AM
Replies: 12
Dilemma...Felt collection on strings
Views: 525
Posted By MyrWXguy
Dilemma...Felt collection on strings

What a different feel between a full bed of polys(Usually RPM Blast) and a hybrid(RPM/Nvy)! The touch around the net is better than ever and a fresh stringing is nearly perfect for all rounds of my...
Forum: Strings 10-31-2012, 02:34 AM
Replies: 2
Tension differences: Crosses Vs. Mains
Views: 1,408
Posted By MyrWXguy
Thanks for the info! Strung 2 rackets with Alien...

Thanks for the info! Strung 2 rackets with Alien on the mains at 56 and Babolat N.vy at 55 on the crosses. Played them last night. What a different feel from my former full bed of RPM blast. So much...
Forum: Strings 10-27-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2
Tension differences: Crosses Vs. Mains
Views: 1,408
Posted By MyrWXguy
Tension differences: Crosses Vs. Mains

Do you string a higher tension on the crosses or mains?

How will the ball react differently with the difference in tensions?
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 10-27-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 1
String tension Crosses Vs. Main
Views: 520
Posted By MyrWXguy
String tension Crosses Vs. Main

When you string a hybrid, do you string a higher tension on the crosses or mains?

How will the ball react differently with the difference in tensions?
Forum: Strings 10-26-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6
Mains vs crosses... Where to string the Poly.
Views: 1,244
Posted By MyrWXguy
Mains vs crosses... Where to string the Poly.

What will the difference be with stringing a poly on the crosses vs poly on the mains? Which will give me more spin, control, etc.

I'm new to stringing so I'm trying out a hybrid with a...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 10-25-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 15
RPM Blast: One or two piece string job...
Views: 5,191
Posted By MyrWXguy
Just took me a bit longer because of the knots....

Just took me a bit longer because of the knots. I'm a "rookie" when it comes to stringing. Started with a 1 piece and got comfortable with it, but just started the 2 piece. I'm sure it will get...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 10-25-2012, 02:32 AM
Replies: 15
RPM Blast: One or two piece string job...
Views: 5,191
Posted By MyrWXguy
Irvin, I have actually played a 1 piece RPM Blast...

Irvin, I have actually played a 1 piece RPM Blast when I had my pro stringing my racquet. When I started stringing I saw that Head recommends a 2 piece, so I tried both and haven't felt a major...
Forum: Strings 10-25-2012, 02:20 AM
Replies: 10
Tecnifbre Polys
Views: 4,540
Posted By MyrWXguy
Thanks folks! Definitely don't need more spin,...

Thanks folks! Definitely don't need more spin, just durability and lifespan longer than RPM.

Sander here is the link to the "Poly Code".... appears different from Black code and MUCH cheaper....
Forum: Strings 10-24-2012, 03:47 AM
Replies: 10
Tecnifbre Polys
Views: 4,540
Posted By MyrWXguy
thanks! Is that different from the black poly...

thanks! Is that different from the black poly code? Sounds like the BC is similar to the Black Widow, yes?
Forum: Health & Fitness 10-24-2012, 03:02 AM
Replies: 12
Does an increase in arm muscle size affect swingspeed?
Views: 1,072
Posted By MyrWXguy
I know guys with pencil thin arms that can hit...

I know guys with pencil thin arms that can hit the heck out of the ball. Big bulky muscles will inhibit your swing more than help it and if you try to swing hard it doesn't generate more power. Power...
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