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Forum: Other Equipment 01-26-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 56
Babolat Tungsten Tape
Views: 6,381
Posted By chrisl
Toxicity of lead and tungsten

From the Merck Index:

Potential symptoms of overexposure to tungsten are irritation of eyes, skin, respiratory system; diffuse pulmonary fibrosis; loss of appetite, nausea, cough; blood changes. See...
Forum: Racquets 12-07-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
6.1 95 string advice?
Views: 500
Posted By chrisl
I use the 6.1 95 308g, and my stringer gave me...

I use the 6.1 95 308g, and my stringer gave me luxilon alu rough 1.3 crosses/VS mains. It's a v. comfortable combination, and quite resistant too, especially with the tiny plastic pads to put between...
Forum: Racquets 10-18-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
PSTGT vs Heag IG speed mp 16x19
Views: 527
Posted By chrisl
The head speed M 315 reacts well to a hybrid...

The head speed M 315 reacts well to a hybrid string pattern: Luxilon alu power rough crosses/VS mains.

Gives almost a plushy feel to the racquet.

That said it still requires a large, pronounced...
Forum: Racquets 10-17-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Best racquet for Windshield wiper FH
Views: 609
Posted By chrisl
Wilson pallet

I have bought 2 Wilson 6.1 95 racquets@16x19 and they have tremendous spin potential while being soft on my elbow.

Mind you, they're 309 g frame wight racquets - underrated sticks inho.

strings: BS...
Forum: Racquets 08-13-2012, 04:45 AM
Replies: 3
Head Intelligence Prestige MP vs Head Youtek IG Prestige MP
Views: 862
Posted By chrisl
I presume you mean 53/54 pounds, not kg?

I presume you mean 53/54 pounds, not kg?
Forum: Racquets 03-07-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 29
Why are the best sticks always from 10+ years ago?
Views: 1,650
Posted By chrisl
Yes. "The older I get, the better I used to...

Yes. "The older I get, the better I used to be"
Forum: Racquets 02-16-2012, 11:03 AM
Replies: 42
new racket for 40-something w/ rotator cuff and joint probs
Views: 3,954
Posted By chrisl
Contra-intuitive experience

I've had a very similar experience. Upon luxating my r/ shoulder twice, I was left with a partially damaged shoulder, weakened cuff etc, etc...

So I moved from the NBlade to the K Blade Team (300g >...
Forum: Racquets 11-28-2011, 05:46 AM
Replies: 47
More Pace From Heavier Frame?
Views: 2,480
Posted By chrisl
V. interesting example from baseball! 's What...

V. interesting example from baseball! 's What I've been thinking for quite while...
Forum: Racquets 11-27-2011, 10:40 AM
Replies: 47
More Pace From Heavier Frame?
Views: 2,480
Posted By chrisl
Difficult one. Your hypothesis "m.a" definitely...

Difficult one. Your hypothesis "m.a" definitely doesn't make sense. Since you're interested in the acceleration of the yellow ball, m = mass of ball and a = acceleration of the ball.

The racquet...
Forum: Racquets 10-10-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 35
Why do light racquets always seem underpowered to me?!
Views: 1,886
Posted By chrisl
I like your observation. There's probably a...

I like your observation. There's probably a personal optimum (too light a stick and your arm just can't transfer the energy you store into the stick - too heavy a stick and your arm is just...
Forum: Racquets 10-10-2011, 11:47 AM
Replies: 35
EXO3 Tour lack of power inquiry
Views: 1,763
Posted By chrisl
I got more power&control out of my KBlade Teams...

I got more power&control out of my KBlade Teams (289g, HL) than out of the EXO3 tour, syn gut or poly strung.

Am v. happy now w/ my Head Speed MPs, keeping the Blade Teams as backup.
Forum: Racquets 10-10-2011, 11:31 AM
Replies: 35
Why do light racquets always seem underpowered to me?!
Views: 1,886
Posted By chrisl
Sure, but not quite correct.

Sure, but not quite correct.
Forum: Racquets 10-10-2011, 11:26 AM
Replies: 35
Why do light racquets always seem underpowered to me?!
Views: 1,886
Posted By chrisl
Poor Isaac

I’ve seen so many err strange quotes and ill conclusions related to poor Newton’s law, that I feel obliged to (off the top of my head) pitch in a couple of formulas that might be of use in the...
Forum: Racquets 10-04-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 31
Racquet for 14 year old Daughter - Weight?
Views: 1,433
Posted By chrisl
Your point being?

Your point being?
Forum: Racquets 10-03-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 31
Racquet for 14 year old Daughter - Weight?
Views: 1,433
Posted By chrisl
I've met Mark Van Alphen in the South of France,...

I've met Mark Van Alphen in the South of France, when his daughter was training there.

http://www.sydneyvanalphen.com/index.php?c=bio

Mark's very approachable, he might have some advice if you're...
Forum: Racquets 10-03-2011, 12:25 AM
Replies: 33
BLX vs EXO3
Views: 2,109
Posted By chrisl
Aye, semi-metrical guys in the UK eh? 27 inches...

Aye, semi-metrical guys in the UK eh?

27 inches long = 685.8 mm, say 686 mm long.

Even balanced = 686/2 = 343 mm

8 points to an inch > 10 mm = 3.15 points

So your example of 333mm balance is 10...
Forum: Racquets 10-01-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 10
Blx Blade 98 Vs Prince Exo Tour 100 18x20
Views: 1,083
Posted By chrisl
As it is against the code anyway.

As it is against the code anyway.
Forum: Racquets 10-01-2011, 10:47 PM
Replies: 10
Blx Blade 98 Vs Prince Exo Tour 100 18x20
Views: 1,083
Posted By chrisl
You're right, but it was mainly a matter of...

You're right, but it was mainly a matter of speaking :-)
Forum: Racquets 10-01-2011, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10
Blx Blade 98 Vs Prince Exo Tour 100 18x20
Views: 1,083
Posted By chrisl
I've now owned an EXO3 tour for a couple of weeks...

I've now owned an EXO3 tour for a couple of weeks and it's the worst stick I've ever had. I'm convinced hitting with a dead possum is more effective, but here in Belgium it's against the code.

Tried...
Forum: Racquets 09-22-2011, 12:29 PM
Replies: 147
Prince exO3 Tour Advice
Views: 13,905
Posted By chrisl
Disappointed w/ exo3 tour

Contrarily to most posters, I'm quite disappointed w/ this racquet. I'm usually a hard hitter using mostly a blade team, or else a blade.

About the only positives I see are great slice and kick...
Forum: Racquets 09-13-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 18
Effects of aluminium on a frame (how bad is it?)
Views: 1,396
Posted By chrisl
Hmm reading back the original post I have to...

Hmm reading back the original post I have to apologize: If you're certain you're dealing w/ a carbon composite, the Al fibres (or whatever the Al is) won't matter v. much...
Forum: Racquets 09-13-2011, 07:17 AM
Replies: 18
Effects of aluminium on a frame (how bad is it?)
Views: 1,396
Posted By chrisl
Material technology

Your question can give rise to many answers.

In your application, aluminium is used in alloy form, most likely as an extrusion. Advantages: easy to form, easy to mass-produce, fairly light,...
Forum: Racquets 09-06-2011, 01:09 AM
Replies: 103
All these heavy racquets...
Views: 4,481
Posted By chrisl
I had a Snauwaert Caravelle which I loved...

I had a Snauwaert Caravelle which I loved dearly... Not sure about its weight though...
Forum: Racquets 09-05-2011, 01:25 AM
Replies: 103
All these heavy racquets...
Views: 4,481
Posted By chrisl
I conveniently forgot to mention I've turned...

I conveniently forgot to mention I've turned 43... <grin>
Forum: Racquets 09-05-2011, 12:32 AM
Replies: 103
All these heavy racquets...
Views: 4,481
Posted By chrisl
All these heavy racquets...

I've been following this forum w/ interest for the last year or so, and I'm baffled by the definite bias towards heavy racquets.

I'm 1.85, 95 kg, fairly strong and sportive, 4.5-5.0 estimated based...
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