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Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-16-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 175
Nadal = boring + immature says Pete Bodo
Views: 6,130
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
Peter Bodo is clueless. Rafa nadal is not being...

Peter Bodo is clueless.

Rafa nadal is not being humble. He is just being realistic. Just take a look at the Gulbis match. The difference between Nadal, multiple GS winner and Gulbis, eternal...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-10-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 116
New info on the Sloane-Serena spat
Views: 9,009
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
The claws are finally out.

The claws are finally out.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-10-2013, 01:05 AM
Replies: 119
Is an olympic gold medal more prestigious than wtf?
Views: 2,909
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
WTF man? You really think a WTF win is bigger...

WTF man? You really think a WTF win is bigger than an Olympic gold?

The olympics is all about being a part of a world event. There are very few organized events as big as the Olympics.

The wtf...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-08-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 46
Why inside out forehand?
Views: 1,687
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
Sometimes the backhand is a bigger weapon on,y...

Sometimes the backhand is a bigger weapon on,y because it is better than most other player's backhand. But the forehanmiss usually he stronger shot.
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 05-02-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 17
How to protect from the sun in summer?
Views: 705
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
Sunblock and uv blocking clothes sun glasses....

Sunblock and uv blocking clothes sun glasses. Those aussie open ball kid hats. Tape up moles. Make sure you put sunblock on the tip of your ears. Easy to forget.

U get the drift...do what you can....
Forum: Strings 05-02-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 78
why so few 18g users? (just obvious reasons?)
Views: 2,627
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
Yeah I'm serious. I was quite shocked to discover...

Yeah I'm serious. I was quite shocked to discover this myself. The stringer strung my racquet using the wrong gauge (thicker guage) one time and I noticed it when shadow swingin it before playing and...
Forum: Strings 05-01-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 5
How many hours before your poly or co-poly 'goes dead'?
Views: 366
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
For me, Rpm blast loses its playability very...

For me, Rpm blast loses its playability very gradually.

It loses its special zing after 5 hours plus of hitting. But it is still very much playable between the 5-15 hour mark, but I find it a little...
Forum: Strings 04-28-2013, 02:34 AM
Replies: 78
why so few 18g users? (just obvious reasons?)
Views: 2,627
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
Weight. There is a noticeable difference in...

Weight. There is a noticeable difference in weight between the 17g and 18g.
Forum: Racquets 04-27-2013, 12:35 AM
Replies: 14
Help with decision: PS 85 or BLX PS 90
Views: 575
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
Help with decision: PS 85 or BLX PS 90

Good day everyone.

I am deciding between the prostaff 85 (new) or the BLX ps 90.

I am intending to get this racquet primarily for some fun social tennis matches and I intend to string the racquet...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 04-25-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 60
Anyone Addicted To Buying/Collecting Clothes?
Views: 3,203
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
No it's just you. :)Kidding. Im sort of like...

No it's just you.

:)Kidding. Im sort of like that but more with the shoes.

Where u get the 25% off couppon though?
Forum: Racquets 04-25-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 47
Need help buying a new racquet
Views: 2,356
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
I would say stick with your current racquet but...

I would say stick with your current racquet but then I saw the description which says its an aluminium frame! Bone shaker. I've played with some cheap Walmart aluminium frames before and didn't like...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-25-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 26
Tennis Doubles Tip
Views: 1,045
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
If its competetive, find a new partner. If its...

If its competetive, find a new partner.

If its just socials then just try to keep a positive vibe going and enjoy the game. Generally, most people won't really attack your clearly weaker partner...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-17-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 18
calling Woodrow1029 - Azarenka Errani incident
Views: 1,745
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
If a players gets a racquet to the ball then IMO,...

If a players gets a racquet to the ball then IMO, the benefit of the doubt should generally be given to that player UNLESS it is very clear that the shot was unreturnable.

Frothy sound of it, errani...
Forum: Other Equipment 04-13-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7
Poll: What's your favorite Oakley lens for outdoor tennis?
Views: 809
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
The ones I have are 100% clear but darken to a...

The ones I have are 100% clear but darken to a dark grey under bright sunlight.

It takes about half a minute for the lenses to adjust.

I usually use these lenses in the late afternoon as the light...
Forum: Other Equipment 04-12-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Poll: What's your favorite Oakley lens for outdoor tennis?
Views: 809
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
I like the Oakley transition soflx lenses that...

I like the Oakley transition soflx lenses that I'm using in my radars. It goes from clear to pretty dark depending on light levels. On really bright days I use the positive red which is not very dark.
Forum: Other Equipment 04-12-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 7
Regarding Prescription Sunglasses
Views: 582
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
It depends in your RX. If it's too high then you...

It depends in your RX. If it's too high then you will have to get prescription lenses for the latter more traditional flatter sunglass lens because the wrap around may cause too much warping in...
Forum: Strings 04-12-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 254
Brad Gilbert--shouldn't use poly
Views: 10,347
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
I used to think that texture and grip helps...

I used to think that texture and grip helps impart spin. But it appears that the research shows otherwise.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-07-2013, 03:19 AM
Replies: 31
Mid-court short ball approach forehands.
Views: 1,598
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
Best advice for the thread starter. Get there...

Best advice for the thread starter. Get there early before the ball drops below the net and shorten the backswing and flatten it out for a winner.

If the ball goes below net height then follow what...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-05-2013, 05:55 AM
Replies: 278
NTRP 0 to 5 in a year? Is that possible?
Views: 13,661
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
They say you need approximately 10,000 hours of...

They say you need approximately 10,000 hours of working on something intensively to master it.

So that's 417 consecutive days of 24 hours non-stop tennis.

Now you may debate over whether reaching...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 02-26-2013, 03:41 AM
Replies: 23
Curve of Improvement - Is 19 too late?
Views: 4,039
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
At 19 you got a whole lifetime of tennis ahead of...

At 19 you got a whole lifetime of tennis ahead of you. Generally your body does not decline until you hit your 30s and even then, I know of some people who maintain a very high level of physyical...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 02-19-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 50
Banned from watching WTA?!
Views: 2,405
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
Admit it. That friend is you.

Admit it. That friend is you.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 02-12-2013, 06:43 AM
Replies: 85
Poll: Moonballers are out - Short, Low pushers are in...
Views: 3,919
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
I know the kind you are talking about. I usually...

I know the kind you are talking about. I usually attack their forehand to open up their backhand so that I can attack the backhand to get the short ball and attack the forehand. Very difficult to...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 02-12-2013, 06:32 AM
Replies: 30
Poll: Hitting flat Vs spin
Views: 1,954
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
Topspin rally ball to move the ball around. Flat...

Topspin rally ball to move the ball around.

Flat one when the opportunity arises.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 02-08-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 16
What to do when they hit angles?
Views: 965
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
Hit deep. It is hard to give you super angle if...

Hit deep.

It is hard to give you super angle if he is taking the ball behind the baseline. Hitting sharp angles is easier when your opponent steps into the court. So drive him back.

If he attempts...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 02-07-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 88
Do most of you swing HARD?
Views: 4,282
Posted By Jay_The_Nomad
But if I were to give a percentage I'll say I hit...

But if I were to give a percentage I'll say I hit at 80% on every shot.

100% on those deep floating returns that land with no pace and I want to really crush. But usually I just play the ball back...
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