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Forum: Wanted 06-17-2013, 12:51 PM
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WTB: 2 Volkl PB 10 (295)
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Posted By bobbything
WTB: 2 Volkl PB 10 (295)

Looking for at least two Volkl PB 10's in the 295 weight. The key is 4 1/4" grip. If its not that grip size then you don't need to email me.

Thanks in advance.

Email link...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-05-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 65
Maybe Mixed Isn't So Bad . . .
Views: 3,573
Posted By bobbything
I played 9.0 mixed for the better part of the...

I played 9.0 mixed for the better part of the last 5 years. I never really liked it at all. It really is a different brand of tennis.

That said, I got roped into playing 8.0 next summer. I'm...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-03-2012, 06:41 AM
Replies: 24
An interesting story about ratings
Views: 3,565
Posted By bobbything
It doesn't necessarily have to be one or the...

It doesn't necessarily have to be one or the other. He could be winning 7 out of 10 matches and many of them could still be competitive. Typically in my experience, when someone is on the fence,...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-01-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 33
Ever had another captain/team get shady?
Views: 2,634
Posted By bobbything
Yeah, I'm not trying to defend the situation. He...

Yeah, I'm not trying to defend the situation. He was too good for the 4.5 level. For all of us it was our first time playing USTA. We would have played 5.0 but I don't think it was available at that...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-30-2012, 06:40 AM
Replies: 33
Ever had another captain/team get shady?
Views: 2,634
Posted By bobbything
Sorry, that link above doesn't work (Tennis link...

Sorry, that link above doesn't work (Tennis link is cumbersome). Here is the direct link to the match referenced...

link...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-30-2012, 06:36 AM
Replies: 33
Ever had another captain/team get shady?
Views: 2,634
Posted By bobbything
Well, to your first point regarding your "touring...

Well, to your first point regarding your "touring pro" reference, what you're saying is simply incorrect. Yes, he could self-rate at a 5.0 and appeal it down, but that's not what happened. I'd be...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-29-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 33
Ever had another captain/team get shady?
Views: 2,634
Posted By bobbything
In full disclosure, I was joking. The guy on our...

In full disclosure, I was joking. The guy on our team was just a local guy who everyone knew that played at Wake Forest. At the time I didn't think much of it because there were several former D1...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-28-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 33
Ever had another captain/team get shady?
Views: 2,634
Posted By bobbything
We had a brokedick Marc Rosset on our team.

We had a brokedick Marc Rosset on our team.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-28-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 44
Any surprising bumps up or down?
Views: 2,536
Posted By bobbything
Yeah, that would be great! How can you help?

Yeah, that would be great! How can you help?
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-28-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 33
Ever had another captain/team get shady?
Views: 2,634
Posted By bobbything
Eh, I'm claiming ignorance on this. Back in 2004...

Eh, I'm claiming ignorance on this. Back in 2004 the self-rating guidelines were much different and it was my very first run at USTA. He fell within the guidelines but had a "big name". So,...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-28-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 33
Ever had another captain/team get shady?
Views: 2,634
Posted By bobbything
Yeah, I guess the thing was that they actually...

Yeah, I guess the thing was that they actually entered scores and had lineups entered in as well. But they put 6-0, 6-0 for every result. You're right, not very smart. At least make up reasonable...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-28-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 33
Ever had another captain/team get shady?
Views: 2,634
Posted By bobbything
Ever had another captain/team get shady?

A number of years ago, we were in line to win our 4.5 league. However, someone complained about one of our players so the USTA kicked him out with one match remaing and subsequently, all his match...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-28-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 44
Any surprising bumps up or down?
Views: 2,536
Posted By bobbything
I've said this for years but the USTA should go...

I've said this for years but the USTA should go to a dynamic rating system. Where I live, there's a rating system called Tencap. They use it in a few other cities as well. It adjusts on the fly as...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-27-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 44
Any surprising bumps up or down?
Views: 2,536
Posted By bobbything
My team lost 6 of our top 8 guys in 4.5. Our...

My team lost 6 of our top 8 guys in 4.5. Our district has been making a push for some time now to bump people up.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-26-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 248
2012 Year End Ratings
Views: 23,826
Posted By bobbything
That's how it is with 5.0's here in my area. ...

That's how it is with 5.0's here in my area. There are a relatively large number of 5.0's, but nobody plays in the 5.0 league. There are two teams. That's it.

4.5 is probably the most...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-26-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 248
2012 Year End Ratings
Views: 23,826
Posted By bobbything
I used the drill down search feature, however...

I used the drill down search feature, however when I looked up ratings from 2009, 2010, and 2011, there were players listed on there with their current rating, and not the year end rating for that...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-26-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 248
2012 Year End Ratings
Views: 23,826
Posted By bobbything
Dang, the 4.5 team I'm on lost 6 of our top 8...

Dang, the 4.5 team I'm on lost 6 of our top 8 players. The USTA is sending a message.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-26-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 20
The Worst Losses of Your "Career"
Views: 1,499
Posted By bobbything
Also, is there no way to edit posts? I just...

Also, is there no way to edit posts? I just noticed a bunch of typos and would like to correct them so that I don't come off like a complete rube.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-26-2012, 06:34 AM
Replies: 20
The Worst Losses of Your "Career"
Views: 1,499
Posted By bobbything
One of the worst was just last month at 4.5...

One of the worst was just last month at 4.5 Nationals. Playing doubles. My partner and I was on cruise control. Won the first 6-2 and up 1-0 in the 2nd. These guys weren't bad, but we were better...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-23-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 23
Some of your weirdest/worst/unimaginable on court experiences
Views: 2,047
Posted By bobbything
My last name does start with a "D", but I don't...

My last name does start with a "D", but I don't think I know anyone named Joey or Stevie; and I go by my middle name which starts with a "J".

But thanks anyway! :)
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-23-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 23
Some of your weirdest/worst/unimaginable on court experiences
Views: 2,047
Posted By bobbything
This happened to me last summer. The guy I was...

This happened to me last summer. The guy I was playing was from Ecuador, was very difficult to understand, and was about 20 years older than me. He tried on three different occasions to change the...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-21-2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 23
Some of your weirdest/worst/unimaginable on court experiences
Views: 2,047
Posted By bobbything
I've got a couple... In college, one of my...

I've got a couple...

In college, one of my teammates was up 6-1, 3-0. His opponent hit a drop shot that my teammate ran down. He hit the shot and his opponent caught the ball. My teammate argued...
Forum: College Tennis Talk 11-14-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 51
Tennis Coaches' Salaries
Views: 10,391
Posted By bobbything
Yeah, I don't know. That's a good question. I...

Yeah, I don't know. That's a good question. I would assume they'll just find someone else to come in. I've never seen a coach last longer than 2 years there. Like I said, I had three friends take...
Forum: College Tennis Talk 11-13-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 51
Tennis Coaches' Salaries
Views: 10,391
Posted By bobbything
I was offered the head coach position at UMKC...

I was offered the head coach position at UMKC (University of Missouri-Kansas City) about 10 years ago. They're D1. The job paid nothing. That's right, it paid $0.00 per year. However, they...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-13-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 60
How honest are you?
Views: 3,875
Posted By bobbything
I always try and give the benefit of the doubt to...

I always try and give the benefit of the doubt to my opponent and how the ball lands. If I honestly can't tell, I don't call it. It's gotten me into trouble a few times. I'm really, really bad at...
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