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Forum: Strings

08-16-2004, 03:44 PM

Replies: 7

baby oil on gut strings

Views: 868

Posted By TMB

I agree with fred-s. I too have gotten good...

I agree with fred-s. I too have gotten good results with Babol. And yes, leave your racquet to dry in a well ventilated place.

Forum: Strings

07-23-2004, 02:48 PM

Replies: 7

Natural gut doesn't last... does it?

Views: 737

Posted By TMB

Natural gut doesn't last... does it?

I've seen some posts saying natural gut keeps its playability until it breaks, but that is not my experience. Sure it's a wonderful string, but I find it (Babolat VS Team 17) loses its great feel,...

Forum: Health & Fitness

07-19-2004, 09:22 AM

Replies: 17

Help! How to continue playing tennis with tennis elbow

Views: 2,005

Posted By TMB

To reinforce points made by others... Ice right...

To reinforce points made by others... Ice right after playing (and then 4-6 hours later) has made a huge improvement in reducing my pain. And I do exercises: Reverse wrist curls have been helpful;...

Forum: Racquets

07-07-2004, 11:06 AM

Replies: 5

Recommended Tension for Babolat PC?

Views: 557

Posted By TMB

I too string my PC (100 sq in) at 62... with...

I too string my PC (100 sq in) at 62... with Babolat VS Team 17. No cracking problems.

Forum: Shoes and Apparel

06-19-2004, 05:27 PM

Replies: 5

Tennis Shoe Widths (and New Balance)

Views: 699

Posted By TMB

I've tried two models of NB shoes, and I much...

I've tried two models of NB shoes, and I much prefer the 801's to the 651's because the 801's feel much more stable-- much better for quick starts, stops, turns...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

06-17-2004, 03:13 PM

Replies: 16

Elbow pain help

Views: 879

Posted By TMB

There are lots of good comments in this post. ...

There are lots of good comments in this post. Additionally, for my forearm/elbow pain, I'm finding that ice after playing makes a lot of difference, particularly when I start the icing shortly after...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

06-12-2004, 04:22 AM

Replies: 10

keeping your eye on the ball?

Views: 1,119

Posted By TMB

I found Bungalo Bill's earlier post (the original...

I found Bungalo Bill's earlier post (the original version) on two kinds of vision extremely helpful. It opened my eyes (sorry!) to a whole new way of seeing the ball so it's worth finding that post....

Forum: Racquets

06-05-2004, 07:21 PM

Replies: 10

Ever used "Alpha Viper Balance Board" to customize

Views: 758

Posted By TMB

I've had good results with the balance board;...

I've had good results with the balance board; it's easy to use. As others say, a scale is essential as well. To respond to another post, I didn't have much success with the broom approach that's...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

06-02-2004, 02:55 PM

Replies: 6

best tennis books

Views: 940

Posted By TMB

"The Inner Game" Timothy Galway

"The Inner Game" Timothy Galway

Forum: Strings

05-22-2004, 11:30 AM

Replies: 4

Natural gut newbie maintenance questions

Views: 608

Posted By TMB

You might also want to see "Natural Gut Spray...

You might also want to see "Natural Gut Spray On..." post that is in "Strings and Stringing" for additional info.

Forum: Strings

05-22-2004, 11:27 AM

Replies: 4

Natural gut spray on and brush - does it helps?

Views: 708

Posted By TMB

Cruzer, how frequently do you apply Babol to...

Cruzer, how frequently do you apply Babol to achieve the results you describe?

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-07-2004, 04:32 PM

Replies: 18

My Back!!!

Views: 1,207

Posted By TMB

The other posts are giving good advice so I'll...

The other posts are giving good advice so I'll throw something else into the mix. In addition to looking at the mechanics of your serve and doing the back stretches, you might think about other...

Forum: Racquets

05-06-2004, 02:35 PM

Replies: 6

Customizing pure control

Views: 640

Posted By TMB

I added six grams of lead tape (three at 9...

I added six grams of lead tape (three at 9 o'clock and three at 3 o'clock) to my PC, and it made a HUGE difference (at least for me). After just a few minutes of hitting, I decided to keep the lead...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-03-2004, 01:43 PM

Replies: 8

The ever vanishing and reappearing strokes

Views: 819

Posted By TMB

For me. the cycle goes something like this. I'm...

For me. the cycle goes something like this. I'm hitting well and then hit a bad shot or two. At this point, I shift from "letting it happen" to "making it happen," and my shots can fall apart. ...

Forum: Strings

05-03-2004, 01:32 PM

Replies: 5

Pure Control players...

Views: 706

Posted By TMB

I like 62 pounds (I'm now using Babolat VS Team...

I like 62 pounds (I'm now using Babolat VS Team but have also used Gamma Live Wire Professional 17). I had tried 60 pounds and found less control, particularly on off center hits. I have heard the...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-29-2004, 05:39 AM

Replies: 9

Unraveling... what do you do????

Views: 1,014

Posted By TMB

trigger1: It sounds like you are receptive to...

trigger1:

It sounds like you are receptive to books on the subject, so here are two suggestions. I too think "The Inner Game" is a big help on all aspects of tennis and life in general. (The...

Forum: Racquets

04-28-2004, 11:15 AM

Replies: 2

Babolat PC mid plus string tension

Views: 485

Posted By TMB

Forum: Strings

04-25-2004, 02:54 PM

Replies: 1

How do you care for gut strings?

Views: 626

Posted By TMB

How do you care for gut strings?

I'd like advice on how to care for gut strings. For instance, what coatings can be added; do they affect playability; do they increase longevity? Does anyone use the Babol Babolat Thermogut coating...

Forum: Racquets

04-25-2004, 02:21 PM

Replies: 2

Lead Tape and BPC MP

Views: 421

Posted By TMB

This won't help you with head light, but I added...

This won't help you with head light, but I added six grams to mine (three at 9 o'clock and three at 3 o'clock), and it made a huge improvement in stability. To me, it felt like a different racquet.

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-24-2004, 04:05 PM

Replies: 1

"mastering your tennis motor memory" video

Views: 684

Posted By TMB

I haven't seen the video, but you might consider...

I haven't seen the video, but you might consider "Visual Tennis" by John Yandell, which you can order from TW. I found it extremely helpful in grooving good strokes without the interference of any...

Forum: Odds & Ends

04-23-2004, 05:37 PM

Replies: 32

The Worst/Interestingly different courts you've played on

Views: 2,314

Posted By TMB

The court was one foot short at each end.

The court was one foot short at each end.

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-20-2004, 03:25 PM

Replies: 15

Nerves!!!

Views: 1,088

Posted By TMB

"The New Toughness Training for Sports" by James...

"The New Toughness Training for Sports" by James Loehr provides excellent insights into the issues addressed in this string. It's one of the most practical, helpful books I've read.

Forum: Strings

04-19-2004, 02:34 PM

Replies: 6

String both with Natural Gut?

Views: 504

Posted By TMB

Gaines (and others): I'm interested in your...

Gaines (and others):
I'm interested in your thoughts on the "gut oil" you refer to. Is that the same as the Babol Babolat Thermogut Coating sold in a bottle by TW? (It looks like Babol is a varnish,...

Forum: Racquets

04-13-2004, 02:27 PM

Replies: 7

Switch from Babolat PC + to head heavy racquet

Views: 651

Posted By TMB

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-08-2004, 02:33 PM

Replies: 28

Twisting racket upon impact

Views: 1,937

Posted By TMB

For what it's worth, I found Bungalo Bill's...

For what it's worth, I found Bungalo Bill's vision explanation extremely clear, very helpful, and very relevant to the original question.

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