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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction Yesterday, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Serving: Throwing the racket and females???
Views: 276
Posted By StringingIrvine
Fixed =p, I was always taught to try and throw...

Fixed =p, I was always taught to try and throw the racket over the far fence.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction Yesterday, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Serving: Throwing the racket and females???
Views: 276
Posted By StringingIrvine
Serving: Throwing the racket and females???

THIS POST IS IN NO WAY TO DEGRADE FEMALES, I JUST WANT TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY CORRELATION BETWEEN THROWING MOTION, SERVING IN TENNIS.

I've played my fair share of 4.0 and 4.5 usta and WTT matches...
Forum: Racquets Yesterday, 10:14 AM
Replies: 12
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Views: 2,918
Posted By StringingIrvine
Although I play tested the normal pure storm I...

Although I play tested the normal pure storm I actually switched from the youtek prestige mp to the pure storm gt now back to the youtek IG prestige mp. The pure storm had more power than i'd like. I...
Forum: Racquets Yesterday, 10:11 AM
Replies: 12
Narrowed to these 4
Views: 2,918
Posted By StringingIrvine
Double post, remove

Double post, remove
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction Yesterday, 09:54 AM
Replies: 20
Crashing sitters or low pace balls
Views: 694
Posted By StringingIrvine
Stand in the middle of the court, drop the ball,...

Stand in the middle of the court, drop the ball, crush the ball with about 70% strength.
Next shot hit the ball 80%
then 90% then 100%

Notice that the speed difference between the 80% and 100%...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction Yesterday, 08:42 AM
Replies: 18
Being a "bad winner" or a "good loser"?
Views: 698
Posted By StringingIrvine
Unfortunately, i'd imagine a lot of younger...

Unfortunately, i'd imagine a lot of younger public players want to take big cuts at the ball and look cool doing so. Thats why the pushers are hard to beat the 3.0, 3.5 and even the 4.0 league. Its...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-21-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 60
What can the 1hbh do well that the 2hbh cannot?
Views: 1,829
Posted By StringingIrvine
I'm was kidding......

I'm was kidding......
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-21-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 86
Volley Technique
Views: 2,663
Posted By StringingIrvine
I think agree that footwork is key, but not the...

I think agree that footwork is key, but not the end all as you can hit a decent volley without proper footwork. I remember seeing a video with roger federer using workout bands around his ankles...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-21-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 60
What can the 1hbh do well that the 2hbh cannot?
Views: 1,829
Posted By StringingIrvine
Obvious answer to the age old debate.... get rid...

Obvious answer to the age old debate.... get rid of the backhand all together.... Learn how to play left handed if you are right or vice versa.

Two forehands > ohbh + 2hbh
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-21-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 45
Approach Shot. Stance.
Views: 818
Posted By StringingIrvine
Agreed 100%. We don't rise to the occasion; we...

Agreed 100%.

We don't rise to the occasion; we default to our level of training (auto pilot).

For those who say it depends on the shot. If a ball is mid court, waist level and you are at center...
Forum: Strings 05-21-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 25
Prestige Mp setups?
Views: 986
Posted By StringingIrvine
Black code is fairly soft.... If you are going...

Black code is fairly soft.... If you are going low tension 30-40 i'd recommend a medium poly like msx hex, co focus, or cyclone.

The texture adds spin potential to a certain extent... but you have...
Forum: Strings 05-21-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 25
Prestige Mp setups?
Views: 986
Posted By StringingIrvine
To a certain extent... but you have to keep in...

To a certain extent... but you have to keep in mind the texture will usually wear off and become more rounded.
Forum: Racquets 05-20-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 25
TE again, need to change racquet
Views: 3,234
Posted By StringingIrvine
Try taking a slight break from tennis just...

Try taking a slight break from tennis just reducing your playing time 50% (for about two weeks) and start daily using the flex bar (less than 10 min a day). I recently got flare up in tennis elbow...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-20-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 45
Approach Shot. Stance.
Views: 818
Posted By StringingIrvine
For arguement sake I think we need to clarify the...

For arguement sake I think we need to clarify the question. Technically any ball hit before advance to the net would be counted as an approach shot? Putting the ball deep with intent to come to net,...
Forum: Strings 05-20-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 25
Prestige Mp setups?
Views: 986
Posted By StringingIrvine
I used to use MSV hex 18L mains at 53 lbs and OG...

I used to use MSV hex 18L mains at 53 lbs and OG sheep micro 18 at 55 lbs. This past wekk i tested out a full bed of msv hex 18l @ 40 lbs. I couldn't be happier. I'm mad i didnt try it before. I...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-20-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 45
Approach Shot. Stance.
Views: 818
Posted By StringingIrvine
I agree with closed on both sides. If you don't...

I agree with closed on both sides. If you don't have enough time to close your stance then you shouldn't be hitting an approach shot. There are always those rare exceptions.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-20-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 45
Approach Shot. Stance.
Views: 818
Posted By StringingIrvine
I agree with closed on both sides. If you don't...

I agree with closed on both sides. If you don't have enough time to close your stance then you shouldn't be hitting an approach shot. Although there are always those rare exceptions.
Forum: Strings 05-20-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1,934
Low, low tensions. 30lbs feels great. 20lbs pretty good, too
Views: 239,340
Posted By StringingIrvine
DAY TWO Semi finals and finals on the same day...

DAY TWO

Semi finals and finals on the same day with full bed of msv hex 40 in Youtek IG prestige MP. First day went amazing, I thought i was honey mooning but that was not the case.

Still...
Forum: Strings 05-18-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1,934
Low, low tensions. 30lbs feels great. 20lbs pretty good, too
Views: 239,340
Posted By StringingIrvine
Because of this thread.... I tested out 40lbs...

Because of this thread.... I tested out 40lbs with full bed of msv hex 18l, i normally hybrid it with OGSM 18 @ 53/53.

We had play offs this weekend and all I can say is wow..... looks like i found...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-17-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 60
What can the 1hbh do well that the 2hbh cannot?
Views: 1,829
Posted By StringingIrvine
I have a one hander and I often debate learning a...

I have a one hander and I often debate learning a two handed just cause I think those high two backhand leaning into the court on 1 foot shots look really cool. But i'm too lazy so my 1 hander will...
Forum: Racquets 05-16-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 20
Racquet Expiry Date?
Views: 1,530
Posted By StringingIrvine
I second that thought. A teamate of mine kept...

I second that thought. A teamate of mine kept complaining about one of her rackets how it sounded different than the rest. turns out one of her grommets were worn straight through and the string was...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-13-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 8
How to flatten out the topspin forehand...
Views: 789
Posted By StringingIrvine
I used to have problems hitting those mid court...

I used to have problems hitting those mid court sitters long too. Personally I keep grip the same and change the swing path.

Try focusing on where the racket ends up. On those short sitters i see...
Forum: Wanted 05-08-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 0
WANTED: Head Rubber Grip Bands x 2
Views: 45
Posted By StringingIrvine
WANTED: Head Rubber Grip Bands x 2

Looking for 2 of those rubber grip bands that keep the overgrip on. Looking specifically the head brand.


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chang[dot]alexander@gmail[dot]com
Forum: Racquets 05-06-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Backup Racquet String Tension
Views: 572
Posted By StringingIrvine
I use 2 and have same tension for both as well. I...

I use 2 and have same tension for both as well. I keep back up completely fresh until current breaks.

I don't know if i'd recommend changing the tension on back up, or if it even makes sense. Most...
Forum: Racquets 05-03-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
No racquets for beginners?
Views: 424
Posted By StringingIrvine
I guess so...

I guess so...
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