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Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 08-14-2009, 01:33 AM
Replies: 64
most famous tennis shot ...EVER!
Views: 2,872
Posted By sloe_torture
Too many to name. Why not "Famous shots (or...

Too many to name. Why not "Famous shots (or should be famous) based on a stroke?"

Backhand - Federer vs. Nadal, 5th set tiebreaker, '08 Wimbledon, Finals
Forehand - Becker vs. Rostagno, 4th set...
Forum: Health & Fitness 07-31-2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 20
Rickey Henderson's Pushup/Situp Workout
Views: 3,415
Posted By sloe_torture
Rickey being Rickey

In college I did about 50 push-ups per day and it provided endurance on the weight bench. I then dropped to 50 every other day and didn't notice a change in strength. In fact I was probably stronger...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 02-29-2008, 11:59 PM
Replies: 29
do any pros use kennex ? >>
Views: 3,904
Posted By sloe_torture
PK pros

http://www.ketcherstrenge.dk/Downloads/frenchopen1991m.pdf

Tommy Ho

Probably their biggest signing. Ever. Not bad for an 18 year-old veteran.

Notice:
Agassi's Vectra Pro before the Pro...
Forum: TW Questions/Comments 09-09-2007, 08:51 PM
Replies: 2
Does TW sell nBlade type buttcaps?
Views: 541
Posted By sloe_torture
Unfortunately I only see TW selling the more...

Unfortunately I only see TW selling the more common Wilson buttcap:

http://rs.tennis-warehouse.com/tw/ProductImages/WBCR.JPG

I was hoping to find out if TW can tell me if they are capable of...
Forum: TW Questions/Comments 09-08-2007, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2
Does TW sell nBlade type buttcaps?
Views: 541
Posted By sloe_torture
Does TW sell nBlade type buttcaps?

Does TW sell individual Wilson nBlade type buttcaps with a rounded bottom edge?
Forum: Tennis Travel 07-31-2007, 09:59 PM
Replies: 1,059
where do people play near Los Angeles?
Views: 56,102
Posted By sloe_torture
I knew many SC science graduate students that...

I knew many SC science graduate students that lived in or near downtown Pasadena. It's a safe neighborhood with lots of shops and restaurants. Many residents in Downtown Pas. are young professionals...
Forum: Wanted 07-27-2007, 09:01 AM
Replies: 0
WTB: Grommet set for Volkl Tour 10 V-Engine Mid
Views: 260
Posted By sloe_torture
WTB: Grommet set for Volkl Tour 10 V-Engine Mid

I'm looking for Volkl Tour 10 V-Engine Mid (93 square-inch) grommet sets. Please
email sloe_torture@yahoo.com. Thanks.
Forum: TW Questions/Comments 07-17-2007, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2
Volkl Tour 10 V-Engine Mid Grommet Set
Views: 586
Posted By sloe_torture
Volkl V-Engine Mid Grommets

TW,

Any update on having this grommet set available?'

Regards,
ST
Forum: Racquets 06-27-2007, 12:06 AM
Replies: 25
Smashed my first racquet today...........feel like a tool
Views: 795
Posted By sloe_torture
It doesn't make any sense to purposely destroy a...

It doesn't make any sense to purposely destroy a racquet, especially if you or your parent's worked hard to get that racquet in your hands. Bad karma all around.
Forum: Odds & Ends 06-20-2007, 10:05 PM
Replies: 19
Is Kobe Bryant finished?
Views: 665
Posted By sloe_torture
I can't imagine Kobe meshing in Chicago. They...

I can't imagine Kobe meshing in Chicago. They don't need another perimeter player and Kobe's slashing style can only last him a couple of years playing in the East Coast. What they do need is a solid...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 06-20-2007, 09:57 PM
Replies: 77
Williams Sisters Go Gold At Wimbledon(Racquets)
Views: 6,674
Posted By sloe_torture
$500 is a little steep. It's up there with the...

$500 is a little steep. It's up there with the Prince Borons, Thundersticks, and the Wilson Profiles, which hovered around the $300+ price range when they first came out. However, the racquets sound...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 06-20-2007, 11:51 AM
Replies: 27
Pete Sampras ProStaff specs/setup
Views: 18,262
Posted By sloe_torture
Assumptions on Sampras racquet: Leaded up under...

Assumptions on Sampras racquet:
Leaded up under the head guard.
Wilson synthetic replacement grip under a Tourna Grip
6-7 layers of 6 x 0.25" lead tape at 3&9.
Even balance when strung.

If you know...
Forum: TW Questions/Comments 06-15-2007, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
TW = Great Customer Service Experience
Views: 428
Posted By sloe_torture
TW = Great Customer Service Experience

I called TW Customer Service five times out of the last four days and connected with and operator/CSR every time. We were trying to resolve an order issue and I received polite and clear...
Forum: Racquets 06-14-2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 2
Gamma grip/pallet shape question
Views: 364
Posted By sloe_torture
Also...

Does anybody know if Gamma racquet grips run bigger than normal (like Babolat)?
Forum: Health & Fitness 06-14-2007, 01:32 AM
Replies: 40
Cure for hangover?
Views: 1,624
Posted By sloe_torture
The best cure for a hangover are fluids and time....

The best cure for a hangover are fluids and time. A great preventative is to drink 3-4 pints of water before you go to bed... but sometimes that's the last thing your body wants/can to do after...
Forum: Racquets 06-13-2007, 11:31 PM
Replies: 2
Gamma grip/pallet shape question
Views: 364
Posted By sloe_torture
Gamma grip/pallet shape question

I'm familiar with Prince, Wilson, Head, Dunlop, and Volkl grip shapes. Can somebody tell me which shape Gamma pallets best match? Thanks.
Forum: Odds & Ends 06-13-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 31
issues with hitting partner
Views: 887
Posted By sloe_torture
During warm-ups or practice rallies I rarely...

During warm-ups or practice rallies I rarely attempt to return wide shots. There's no reason to exhaust yourself if you don't want to. It'll also give your hitting partner a better idea of what to do...
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 06-09-2007, 12:40 AM
Replies: 35
Agassi as an MLB slugger?
Views: 1,964
Posted By sloe_torture
Andre would have been a well-coordinated 5'10"...

Andre would have been a well-coordinated 5'10" slap hitter like Ichiro. I'm sure both have the power or mechanics (at least, Ichiro) to hit the long ball but they're more effective as hitters that...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-08-2007, 11:54 PM
Replies: 45
Tennis Hardest Sport?
Views: 1,823
Posted By sloe_torture
I'd have to rate hockey as a sport that requires...

I'd have to rate hockey as a sport that requires more athleticism than tennis. Ever try to serve up an ace while running behind the baseline and getting racquet checked by another opponent? Hockey is...
Forum: Odds & Ends 06-07-2007, 07:40 AM
Replies: 21
Clay Court question: why don't players get tripped up by the lines.
Views: 1,548
Posted By sloe_torture
Clay Court question: why don't players get tripped up by the lines.

With all the running and sliding happening on the courts at the French Open I always wonder why the players don't trip or stumble while sliding on and across the court lines. I remember white 'tape'...
Forum: Other Equipment 06-07-2007, 01:22 AM
Replies: 10
best bag for air travel?
Views: 787
Posted By sloe_torture
I've been able to carry-on my racquets on U.S....

I've been able to carry-on my racquets on U.S. domestic flights this year. You might want to check with your airline on carry-on guidelines.
Forum: References 06-04-2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 5
Bad experience with Gimpy (his Mom is great though)
Views: 555
Posted By sloe_torture
For racquet/gear transactions we should include...

For racquet/gear transactions we should include in the References section ship and receive dates. This can give Classified users additional information on the response time of sellers and traders.
Forum: Racquets 05-31-2007, 12:11 AM
Replies: 25
Vantage racquets
Views: 1,871
Posted By sloe_torture
I have both the Wilson Pro Staff Tour 90 and the...

I have both the Wilson Pro Staff Tour 90 and the Vantage 90 (63 RA) with a Wilson pallet. With a little weight I was able to match the racquets. I noticed the playable spectrum of string tension in...
Forum: Racquets 05-30-2007, 01:20 AM
Replies: 19
Lead tape : Prestige
Views: 1,002
Posted By sloe_torture
One of the benefits of placing additional weight...

One of the benefits of placing additional weight on the hoop of the frame is racquet stability on the return of serve. At first I had to adjust to the weight as it slowed down my racquet speed but it...
Forum: Racquets 05-29-2007, 02:39 PM
Replies: 21
Henman's Slazenger Type II NX One
Views: 1,768
Posted By sloe_torture
I didn't clearly see any henman racquets with the...

I didn't clearly see any henman racquets with the PWS after a google images search. I would speculate that Vantage (also a British racquet manufacturer) is making Henman's racquets based on head...
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