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Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 04-15-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 29
Something Funny About Fed Racket! :)
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Posted By praetorian909
Ahh that's right, thanks for clearing that...

Ahh that's right, thanks for clearing that up!



Hmm then I wonder if I should try to get the US version now in case they change/unify the weight/swingweight with the EU version...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 04-15-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 29
Something Funny About Fed Racket! :)
Views: 4,521
Posted By praetorian909
Interesting, thanks OP for the info. It seems a...

Interesting, thanks OP for the info. It seems a subtle change in the paint, but I like it.

If you check Wilson's page, the link still points to the old racquet name (and the page is...
Forum: Racquets 07-12-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 14
Anyone played TW's POG Mid 93 as well as the TW PS85?
Views: 1,375
Posted By praetorian909
Thanks for the input! Hmm interesting, so when I...

Thanks for the input! Hmm interesting, so when I demoed recently I tried out the PS85 vs. the PS6.0 BLX vs my K90 (US-version). The PS85 and PS6 both swung noticeably lighter than my K90, which I...
Forum: Racquets 07-12-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 14
Anyone played TW's POG Mid 93 as well as the TW PS85?
Views: 1,375
Posted By praetorian909
I would like to know as well. I demoed the PS 85...

I would like to know as well. I demoed the PS 85 recently and it was pretty good, but I wasn't able to hit with much power, less so than with my own K90 I was comparing against.

I've hit with a POG...
Forum: Racquets 01-21-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 7
"Reducing" the gripsize
Views: 476
Posted By praetorian909
I just wanted to post that I had my grip reduced...

I just wanted to post that I had my grip reduced on a K90 (got it when it just came out). I've gravitated to a small grip these days for more spin.

I first tried my local little pro shop but they...
Forum: Racquets 01-17-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 31
I got 2 tour 90 BLX, but different
Views: 3,358
Posted By praetorian909
whoops double-post

whoops double-post
Forum: Racquets 01-17-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 31
I got 2 tour 90 BLX, but different
Views: 3,358
Posted By praetorian909
I've heard good things about Yonex, I guess...

I've heard good things about Yonex, I guess that's the benefit of having a single factory in Japan.

Now if only they'd come out with the successor to the RD7. I was too young (and scrawny) at the...
Forum: Racquets 12-23-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Head youtek extreme + prestige pics
Views: 643
Posted By praetorian909
Yep, already posted by xcourt4hand in "New...

Yep, already posted by xcourt4hand in "New Youtek Prestige on TW."

But good to know anyhow :)
Forum: Racquets 06-21-2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 33
POG Owners (OS and Mid) - please help
Views: 2,141
Posted By praetorian909
Right now I'm trying out the Luxilon Big Banger...

Right now I'm trying out the Luxilon Big Banger ALU Rough, strung at 52 lbs. So far it's been working pretty well. Previously I've used soft multi-filament strings (like Wilson NXT Tour, Wilson NXT...
Forum: Racquets 06-21-2007, 01:31 PM
Replies: 33
POG Owners (OS and Mid) - please help
Views: 2,141
Posted By praetorian909
So I compared the Prince Comp XB to the Tour 90,...

So I compared the Prince Comp XB to the Tour 90, the shape of the head is very similar, nearly identical. The Prince is slightly larger all around since it's (my guess) 95 or 98 sq. inches.

And I...
Forum: Racquets 06-16-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 33
POG Owners (OS and Mid) - please help
Views: 2,141
Posted By praetorian909
Sure, no problem. Yeah it's kinda funny because...

Sure, no problem.

Yeah it's kinda funny because not too long ago I started using a Prostaff Tour 90 and I really liked the weight, and it just so happens to be pretty much the same as the Comp XB....
Forum: Racquets 06-16-2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 33
POG Owners (OS and Mid) - please help
Views: 2,141
Posted By praetorian909
I have a Prince Comp XB Midplus, bought many...

I have a Prince Comp XB Midplus, bought many years ago but it's just been sitting in the basement. I'm thinking about getting it strung for my dad to use. Here are the specs:

Headsize: ?
Length: 27...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-06-2007, 12:33 AM
Replies: 5
tennis video question
Views: 399
Posted By praetorian909
No prob, glad you found software to make it work.

No prob, glad you found software to make it work.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-06-2007, 12:25 AM
Replies: 5
tennis video question
Views: 399
Posted By praetorian909
TonLars, are you using a PC? What video software...

TonLars, are you using a PC? What video software do you have installed and already familiar with using? Windows Movie Maker is ok but you'll have to do some things first to import your DVD...
Forum: Racquets 05-04-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2,342
Wilson K frames in hand-watch out!
Views: 211,656
Posted By praetorian909
Hmm oddly enough I heard somewhere that it takes...

Hmm oddly enough I heard somewhere that it takes your brain 6 hours to learn something new (like either resting/doing something else). I wonder if it was from that book...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 05-04-2007, 02:20 PM
Replies: 50
what racket is sampras using this weekend
Views: 11,409
Posted By praetorian909
Yea I would have to think that Sampras is using...

Yea I would have to think that Sampras is using the nCode Tour 90. 95 seems like too much of a change, and anyhow the nCode 95 plays totally different.

Update: looking at this photo, his racquet...
Forum: Racquets 05-02-2007, 07:15 AM
Replies: 46
What's wrong with using lighter racquets to take big cuts at the ball?
Views: 1,607
Posted By praetorian909
BreakPoint, I was just about post the same exact...

BreakPoint, I was just about post the same exact thing! There's just some practical limit to how light a racquet is playable because of the set mass of the ball. Sorta like a baseball bat compared to...
Forum: Racquets 05-01-2007, 08:41 PM
Replies: 46
What's wrong with using lighter racquets to take big cuts at the ball?
Views: 1,607
Posted By praetorian909
Well I used to use a light-ish racquet (11 oz)...

Well I used to use a light-ish racquet (11 oz) until I started playing against my friend who consistently serves 100+ mph. They're not flat serves either, but with a lot of spin so that it's really...
Forum: Other Equipment 04-11-2007, 05:04 PM
Replies: 39
How long do tennis balls last YOU! !
Views: 9,162
Posted By praetorian909
Check out this...

Check out this explanation:

http://tennis.about.com/od/tennisballfaq/f/faqballs023.htm
Forum: Other Equipment 04-11-2007, 09:46 AM
Replies: 28
What Ball has the Longest Durability?
Views: 1,524
Posted By praetorian909
Hmmm so you guys generally find Penn ATP balls to...

Hmmm so you guys generally find Penn ATP balls to last pretty long? Because I've had two hitting partners (on separate occasions) tell me the contrary. They both said the balls were losing their...
Forum: Other Equipment 04-11-2007, 09:39 AM
Replies: 39
How long do tennis balls last YOU! !
Views: 9,162
Posted By praetorian909
Hmm interesting, I took a look online and they're...

Hmm interesting, I took a look online and they're called Gamma ProTour Tournament. They're ITF/USTA certified, and they even come with a money-back guarantee. I'll have to try them out (if I can find...
Forum: Racquets 03-19-2007, 09:34 PM
Replies: 24
Real weight of your K90?
Views: 1,359
Posted By praetorian909
I just got mine, it's 13.2 oz strung, 13.1 oz...

I just got mine, it's 13.2 oz strung, 13.1 oz without head tape. (Sorry I don't have a scale that measures in grams)

[k]arbon black
4 1/4 w/original leather grip
1 tourna grip
head tape
no...
Forum: Racquets 03-13-2007, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Changing grip size- big to small?
Views: 606
Posted By praetorian909
You can also have it professionally done, if...

You can also have it professionally done, if you're willing to spend $40 or so. I had my grip reduced (sanded down) at Roman Prokes' store in NYC. Came out perfect, as expected :).

I didn't want to...
Forum: Other Equipment 03-03-2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 46
Tourna Grip II
Views: 2,266
Posted By praetorian909
Hmm thanks good to know. I may have to try some,...

Hmm thanks good to know. I may have to try some, since I find tackier is better in cold weather. Is it a light blue color? I can't really tell from photos I've seen.

I've always loved regular Tourna...
Forum: Other Equipment 03-03-2007, 08:38 PM
Replies: 46
Tourna Grip II
Views: 2,266
Posted By praetorian909
Yea after doing some searching, I did see that...

Yea after doing some searching, I did see that there's new packaging for the Tourna Grip II. Any idea if the grip is any different than the high-tack (like even tackier?), or is it just a rename +...
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