Forum: Racquets
05-27-2013, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 18
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Assuming the recent TW reissue is close to the...
Assuming the recent TW reissue is close to the original (and both are similarly strung) the Wilson is a much more muted - almost soft - frame than the newer, "tour" version Prince. The Prince is...
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Forum: Strings
05-22-2013, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 937
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Forum: Strings
05-22-2013, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,808
No longer using the YT version but, when doing...
No longer using the YT version but, when doing so, it really played sweet with VS mains and PHT crosses (one of those pre-packaged sets from Babolat) at 65/62 - particularly once they "settled" in...
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Forum: Strings
04-20-2013, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,206
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Forum: Racquets
04-10-2013, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,160
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Forum: Racquets
04-10-2013, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,160
Xcel was awesome. It held tension well and...
Xcel was awesome. It held tension well and really allowed you to feel how much flex is actually in the throat of the racquet. The problem was it kept popping/breaking on me, strangely enough, while...
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Forum: Racquets
04-10-2013, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,160
Currently using luxilon alu power at 62 in my...
Currently using luxilon alu power at 62 in my apdgt's but only because the Xcel at 70, which is awesome, was breaking just a little to quickly. Multis as a full bed in the apd need to be strung much...
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
03-19-2013, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,262
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
03-19-2013, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,122
Definitely try to keep your shoulders from...
Definitely try to keep your shoulders from turning as square to the net prior to contact. Look back at your clip where you're serving from your knees - you actually have more "action" on the ball...
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
02-24-2013, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,027
Based on the last couple of threads you've...
Based on the last couple of threads you've started seeking tips on what to do when having to play with either much "weaker" or "older" partners, I'm starting to think the best advice anyone can give...
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Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk
02-18-2013, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,876
Definitely give it a go! If there is any...
Definitely give it a go! If there is any difference between singles play in regular league and NTRP tourneys it is the fact that in the tournaments the singles players actually WANT to play singles...
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Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk
02-17-2013, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,318
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
02-13-2013, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,366
I'd be a little concerned that "attacking" the...
I'd be a little concerned that "attacking" the ball with the elbow could cause one to lead with the elbow, which is an almost guaranteed recipe for disaster and tennis elbow. The slap (using the...
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
02-13-2013, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,163
You definitely need to "quiet" your arm on the...
You definitely need to "quiet" your arm on the backhand return. As others have mentioned, you are not turning your shoulders, which leads to your sort of flailing at the ball. If you find you don't...
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Forum: Racquets
02-02-2013, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,961
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Forum: Racquets
01-30-2013, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 750
Generally, the larger head size racquet is...
Generally, the larger head size racquet is potentially more powerful, primarily due to the longer length of the mains. I said potentially because, as LeeD stated, there are a number of other factors...
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
01-22-2013, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,399
I be willing to bet that while it looks pretty...
I be willing to bet that while it looks pretty flat, given its lower trajectory, his forehand it probably quite "heavy" with a fair bit of topspin. More like a Sampras or even Lendl stroke with a...
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Forum: Racquets
01-22-2013, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Yaz - Be careful if you do! I make that mistake...
Yaz - Be careful if you do! I make that mistake every so often and for the first couple of sets I'm 21 again and thinking, wow, I can actually still play this game - but reality eventually sets in ....
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Forum: Racquets
01-22-2013, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Great stick, used these for years. Strongly...
Great stick, used these for years. Strongly recommend a quality 16g synthetic gut (preferably Prince Original - not with "Duraflex") at 65 lbs. You can definitely go lower but I found that after...
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Forum: Strings
01-19-2013, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 4,270
From the early 80's I remember seeing mostly...
From the early 80's I remember seeing mostly stuff like the Leona 66 mentioned earlier and Victor Imperial (the one that had the blue spiral) being used the most often - both were widely distributed...
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
01-15-2013, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 968
I personally believe that it helps with both -...
I personally believe that it helps with both - correct positioning of the wrist/forearm and racquet head speed. Think about it this way - if you were to take the racquet straight up from ready...
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
01-15-2013, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 995
When they start going long I try loosen up my...
When they start going long I try loosen up my grip as I have almost always started to apply too much pressure which, in turn, tenses up the forearm, shoulder, etc. When they start heading into the...
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Forum: Strings
01-15-2013, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,214
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Forum: Strings
01-14-2013, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,214
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Forum: Racquets
01-11-2013, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,323
I have to agree with LeeD that it has to weigh...
I have to agree with LeeD that it has to weigh more on the scale, although I do believe it is not usually that much of a difference given the relative weight of the additional foam employed. Perfect...
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