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Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 07-29-2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 27
for you what is best, to reach 20 GS finals and win 10 or make 10 GS finals and win a
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Posted By dingo
Winning 10 out of 20 finals is obviously a better...

Winning 10 out of 20 finals is obviously a better performance record. Winning 10 out of 1000 would be even better. Winning a GS is a 7-streak win over two week period of time in terms of performance...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 07-29-2011, 11:49 AM
Replies: 63
Federer has been further ahead of the field than any athlete EVER in sport
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Posted By dingo
The thread starter message said "I can't think...

The thread starter message said

"I can't think of an athlete who dominated the field more. Can you?"

So, yeah, I cited a few players who clearly dominated the field more.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 07-29-2011, 11:26 AM
Replies: 63
Federer has been further ahead of the field than any athlete EVER in sport
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Posted By dingo
That's why I like to look at career % instead of...

That's why I like to look at career % instead of a selected H2H, as the latter can be done to serve one's personal agenda and views. Career record is purely objective.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 07-29-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 63
Federer has been further ahead of the field than any athlete EVER in sport
Views: 3,179
Posted By dingo
There is no removal of any kind or any one. The...

There is no removal of any kind or any one. The winning % is based on all of recorded history of player's performance during his/her career and is not subject to a debate of subjective views. Of...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 07-29-2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 63
Federer has been further ahead of the field than any athlete EVER in sport
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Posted By dingo
This the the whole career (according to...

This the the whole career (according to wikipedia). Ultimately tennis is a sport where head-to-head between any two players doesn't really matter. It's all about how one is doing against the rest of...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 07-29-2011, 10:28 AM
Replies: 63
Federer has been further ahead of the field than any athlete EVER in sport
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Posted By dingo
Well, depends what you mean by domination. How...

Well, depends what you mean by domination. How about career winning % for a metric? Here're some examples

Nadal - 82.75%
Borg - 82.7%
Lendl - 81.8%
McEnroe - 81.55%
Federer -...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 07-23-2011, 10:45 PM
Replies: 14
Thomas Muster be trollin'
Views: 1,002
Posted By dingo
Yeah, I agree. The players you listed above...

Yeah, I agree. The players you listed above should borrow some of your imagination and imagine all that potential of beating top 100 players; just imagine that this potential is NOT a bit fat ZERO....
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 07-22-2011, 10:52 PM
Replies: 1,541
Federer photoshopped!!
Views: 312,576
Posted By dingo
Oh, c'mon! This makes no sense. Given their head...

Oh, c'mon! This makes no sense. Given their head to head record the faces need to be swapped:mrgreen:
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 07-22-2011, 04:29 PM
Replies: 115
McEnroe thinks he could win a tournament
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Posted By dingo
What!? He certainly has no chance in singles...

What!? He certainly has no chance in singles whatsoever against anyone in the top 100. Very likely even top 500. Don't underestimate the speed of the modern game. He would be swallowing his lungs...
Forum: Strings 07-20-2011, 01:59 PM
Replies: 52
How much for stringing?
Views: 2,428
Posted By dingo
I used to pay US$15 labor. Then I got a used...

I used to pay US$15 labor.

Then I got a used pull&lock machine for US$200. I could probably string a racket now for under 30 min if my life depended on it. Generally it takes about an 1 hour,...
Forum: Strings 07-20-2011, 01:52 PM
Replies: 24
Help finding a setup that lasts more than 5 sets?
Views: 952
Posted By dingo
gosen polylon ice 16

gosen polylon ice 16
Forum: Racquets 07-20-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 16
Racquets caos: help me!
Views: 966
Posted By dingo
If the only reason you don't like the racket is...

If the only reason you don't like the racket is because you can't put enough spin on the ball, you can rest assured this is not a racket's fault. I am virtually positive I can put any required amount...
Forum: Racquets 07-19-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 53
Help Me Find a Racquet That Will Save My Shoulder!
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Posted By dingo
I can't help you with the rackets questions, but...

I can't help you with the rackets questions, but I've had shoulder issues. I'm 45 and I think I pulled it once pretty bad trying to reach a low ball on the forehand side on the run. That gave me a...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 07-19-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 15
4 Minute painting of the G.O.A.T.
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Posted By dingo
... and on top of everything else that is an...

... and on top of everything else that is an earning rate of utterly immodest US$300,000/hour!
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 07-19-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 56
Federer's career without Nadal, and other fun with numbers
Views: 3,357
Posted By dingo
I've been rooting for Fed all along, but I...

I've been rooting for Fed all along, but I couldn't agree with you more. It was getting old on me that Fed would be winning everything virtually all the time. I definitely love the mix we are seeing...
Forum: Racquets 07-15-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 337
Optimum Racquet Balance for Performance II - MgR/I Data for ATP Pros
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Posted By dingo
I'm skeptical about any of this. First of all two...

I'm skeptical about any of this. First of all two pendulums are involved, as it was pointed out, the full arm from shoulder down including the racket and the second made up with the wrist including...
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 07-15-2011, 10:26 PM
Replies: 15
The gutsiest performance ever(Sampras-Corretja)
Views: 1,722
Posted By dingo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sua__p9kVtA&NR=1...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sua__p9kVtA&NR=1
Forum: Racquets 07-15-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 502
The Official 18x20 String Pattern Club
Views: 33,836
Posted By dingo
just got a pair of PSLGT

just got a pair of PSLGT
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 07-15-2011, 08:31 PM
Replies: 22
Djokovic's Attitude
Views: 2,255
Posted By dingo
Damn it, I work too much - missed the coronation...

Damn it, I work too much - missed the coronation ceremony. Is Novak now the King? I wonder the King of what exactly?... of 2011? Find it kind of funny:)... not to derail the thread.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 07-15-2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 99
Poll: Greatest Challenge for Nadal to surpass Federer
Views: 3,468
Posted By dingo
I voted health. He's got the skills and...

I voted health. He's got the skills and adaptability just fine, in my opinion. I would also think Novak's achievements would be limited by his health. He, like Rafa, plays very physical brand of...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 07-14-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 29
Poll: Piotr Wozniacki lashes out at critics
Views: 2,374
Posted By dingo
Nah, it's more like what feels like "light years"...

Nah, it's more like what feels like "light years" to one can feel like "easily catchable" to someone else. But even if she is easily catchable - doesn't really change what I said.

People can't seem...
Forum: Racquets 07-14-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 28
Poll: Babolat Pure Storm Racquets
Views: 1,570
Posted By dingo
I just got a pair of PSLGT. But my vote is not...

I just got a pair of PSLGT. But my vote is not too fair as I've never tried PSTGT. I did want 18x20 string bed among other things.
Forum: Strings 07-14-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4
How to test strings?
Views: 416
Posted By dingo
That would work too obviously. Even better...

That would work too obviously. Even better actually. Good luck.
Forum: Strings 07-14-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
How to test strings?
Views: 416
Posted By dingo
I'm not a pro, but here what I would do. 1. Use...

I'm not a pro, but here what I would do.

1. Use the same frame for evaluation or all 4.
2. String them all at 50 lb and see which one has the best feel/touch for you.
3. See which one gives you...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 07-14-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 29
Poll: Piotr Wozniacki lashes out at critics
Views: 2,374
Posted By dingo
+1 I'm not a fan of her game style, but it works...

+1

I'm not a fan of her game style, but it works against the field to the point that she is #1 on the planet. To say that slams matter over everything else is an instance of tunnel vision. For...
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