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Forum: Racquets 05-18-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Donnay racquets - X-dual or X-series
Views: 903
Posted By tball
Sorry, I do not know the swingweights. The best I...

Sorry, I do not know the swingweights. The best I can describe is

Head YT Prestige Pro <= Blue < Red < Gold

How unwieldy it is depends on your conditioning.

They play the same with all strings...
Forum: Racquets 05-17-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Donnay racquets - X-dual or X-series
Views: 903
Posted By tball
Black was too heavy for me -- I was noticeably...

Black was too heavy for me -- I was noticeably laboring trying to play with it.
There is very little difference between the Red and the Blue. The red is simply lighter.

They all are not...
Forum: Racquets 05-17-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7
Donnay racquets - X-dual or X-series
Views: 903
Posted By tball
I have played with X-Blue, X-Black, X-Red -- all...

I have played with X-Blue, X-Black, X-Red -- all 99.
Also X-Gold, X-Platinum, X-Silver and X-Silver Lite -- all 99 as well.

I kept X-Blue, X-Red and X-Gold.
Forum: Racquets 05-16-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Donnay racquets - X-dual or X-series
Views: 903
Posted By tball
The X series (first generation) are much...

The X series (first generation) are much better.

Duals are stiff and dead feeling in comparison, in line with other modern racquets, but nothing special.
Forum: Racquets 05-14-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 52
98+ with best feel?
Views: 3,794
Posted By tball
Head Pro Tour 630 Volkl C10 Donnay X-Blue...

Head Pro Tour 630
Volkl C10
Donnay X-Blue 99
Volkl C9
Dunplop Professional 90
Head Prestige Tour 600 / Prestige Classic / Trysis 300
Forum: Strings 05-13-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 5
Does it matter much if you miss out the top and/or bottom crosses?
Views: 361
Posted By tball
It is even officially used on some racquets. I...

It is even officially used on some racquets. I believe Kneissl had variable pattern racquets -- 18x21 or 16x19. This is achieved by simply skipping outermost strings. I believe Black Star is one of...
Forum: Racquets 05-08-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 3
position silicone on the handle
Views: 334
Posted By tball
I've tried adding silicone at the very end. It...

I've tried adding silicone at the very end. It hardly added anything to the racquet, except weight. Moving weigth 1-2 inches inward felt slightly better. But moving weight 2-3 inches up (where the...
Forum: Other Equipment 05-08-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 15
Trend Toward Slower Balls - Advice
Views: 735
Posted By tball
Slazenger UltraViz are much softer than anything...

Slazenger UltraViz are much softer than anything else. They are also in the heavy, low-bouncing end of the spectrum.
Forum: Strings 05-07-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6
Forten Forten Competition Nylon vs Forten Sweet Syn Gut
Views: 431
Posted By tball
I do not think Forten Sweet exists in 15L, where...

I do not think Forten Sweet exists in 15L, where as Competition Nylon does.
15L feels stiffer and lasts longer. Not sure if this is simply due to its thicker guage. I've tried Sweet as crosses at few...
Forum: References 05-07-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 0
jonaron -- great seller
Views: 104
Posted By tball
jonaron -- great seller

Great transaction with jonaron. Very fast turn-around, and the racquets are perfect.
Forum: Strings 05-06-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 35
Less vibration on the strings, any trick?
Views: 1,638
Posted By tball
Mushy strings vibrate a lot less. Mushy strings +...

Mushy strings vibrate a lot less. Mushy strings + dampener + low tension == almost no vibration at all.
Forum: Other Equipment 05-04-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 25
Best Choice Of Tennis Balls
Views: 1,399
Posted By tball
Prince Tour (green can) -- arguably one of the...

Prince Tour (green can) -- arguably one of the best -- was also made in Thailand.
Forum: Racquets 05-04-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 18
what company is the best in the "quality of painting"?
Views: 692
Posted By tball
In my book, old Dunlop Revelations (two-tone)...

In my book, old Dunlop Revelations (two-tone) hold the first place.
Donnays holds the second place with their gunmetal mirror finish on the X generation.
Forum: Racquets 05-02-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 15
Will a lighter thicker beam racket help?
Views: 1,326
Posted By tball
I'd go either older (PT280/PT630) or the very...

I'd go either older (PT280/PT630) or the very newest (IG Prestige Pro). iPrestige did not feel good to me, especially compared with the other two mentioned. Keep it mind that the newest fad is to...
Forum: Racquets 05-02-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 29
Made in China racquets
Views: 1,841
Posted By tball
I was investigating this from the perspective of...

I was investigating this from the perspective of what happens to manufacturers which go out of business? What happens to their factories? Turns out nothing. They stay where they are, just produce...
Forum: TW Questions/Comments 05-02-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 16
Does TW Europe Ship To The States?
Views: 872
Posted By tball
FEDEX charges arrive about 1 month later, and can...

FEDEX charges arrive about 1 month later, and can be very significant.
It seems to be only happening with TWE/FEDEX combination. I ordered from other sites in Europe, and it never happened before....
Forum: Strings 05-02-2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 25
Why do my strings suddenly play like a board after only 1 hour of play?
Views: 1,176
Posted By tball
Wilson Syn Gut Extreme. It is a very firm string....

Wilson Syn Gut Extreme. It is a very firm string. It does not notch, which works very well as a cross with poly, for the reasons described above.
Forum: Racquets 05-01-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 29
Made in China racquets
Views: 1,841
Posted By tball
I've read there are several, rather than one....

I've read there are several, rather than one. They all operate in "shared" mode. Same facility manufactures racquets for several "brands".
Forum: Strings 05-01-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 25
Why do my strings suddenly play like a board after only 1 hour of play?
Views: 1,176
Posted By tball
I fully support what Nuke said above. I had this...

I fully support what Nuke said above.

I had this happened to me, on several occasions:

1. Fresh, the strings feel stiff and boardy -- which is normal.
2. Day 2 : They loosen up, develop power and...
Forum: Other Equipment 04-30-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1
best balls for my ball machine
Views: 350
Posted By tball
Tretorn Micro-X

Tretorn Micro-X
Forum: References 04-30-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 0
briancheng -- good seller
Views: 88
Posted By tball
briancheng -- good seller

Great transaction with briancheng. Very prompt, and everything as described.
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 04-27-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
success with wilson returns?
Views: 497
Posted By tball
My experience was bad. Their shoes starting...

My experience was bad. Their shoes starting splitting at the seams after about 4 sessions. I called them: they had a lot of questions: where you bought this, how much, was it an authorized dealer,...
Forum: Racquets 04-25-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 4
Butt cap trouble
Views: 347
Posted By tball
If the buttcap is sliding, it can be either of 2...

If the buttcap is sliding, it can be either of 2 things:
(a) it was removed at some point, and not stapled back, or
(b) it is sliding because the pallete underneath has cracked.

I have never...
Forum: References 04-25-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 0
PGlock -- great sellet
Views: 257
Posted By tball
PGlock -- great sellet

Had a good transaction with PGlock, again. Turn-around was superfast, and the racquet is perfect.

-- Nick
Forum: References 04-25-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 0
Lilguy1456 -- great seller
Views: 93
Posted By tball
Lilguy1456 -- great seller

Had a good transaction with Lilguy1456. Turn-around was superfast, and the racquet is perfect.

-- Nick
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