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Forum: Strings

04-09-2013, 08:12 AM

Replies: 56

Head Extreme Pro 2.0 - what strings are you using?

Views: 3,773

Posted By Bmr

I'm in the San Gabriel/San Bernardino area. I...

I'm in the San Gabriel/San Bernardino area. I had a USTA match at that club once a couple years ago - nice place.

I've been playing more with the Juice lately (lead added at 3/9). I like the...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-08-2013, 08:50 AM

Replies: 278

NTRP 0 to 5 in a year? Is that possible?

Views: 13,724

Posted By Bmr

It's not like he's being arrogant. Life's an...

It's not like he's being arrogant. Life's an adventure and he has set a serious goal for himself. I knew a guy that made his varsity high school team after playing tennis for only a year. Pretty...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-02-2013, 01:24 PM

Replies: 166

Having your serve clocked is depressing

Views: 5,450

Posted By Bmr

The fastest serve i've ever done was just shy of...

The fastest serve i've ever done was just shy of 120 and typically i'm in the low 100s. You really have to use your entire body to get that speed. I'm currently working on changing my form to see...

Forum: Strings

04-02-2013, 01:12 PM

Replies: 16

Black Widow 17 vs Tour Bite 17, full bed & hybrid

Views: 1,411

Posted By Bmr

I haven't used Black Widow yet, but I'd like to...

I haven't used Black Widow yet, but I'd like to give it a shot. Tour bite SUCKS..at least for me. I can't even really find one determining characteristic that makes it stand out from the others. ...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-01-2013, 01:22 PM

Replies: 1

Improving Serve Form/Speed

Views: 286

Posted By Bmr

Improving Serve Form/Speed

Being stuck at 4.5 for a couple of years has forced me to re-assess the areas of my game that need improvement. Groundies are probably the best aspect of my game. I know that I am able to break...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-01-2013, 12:25 PM

Replies: 278

NTRP 0 to 5 in a year? Is that possible?

Views: 13,724

Posted By Bmr

NTRP 5 in one year would be ridiculously amazing....

NTRP 5 in one year would be ridiculously amazing. You would have to literally eat, sleep, breathe tennis for that entire year and do nothing else. That is the only way you could possibly do it. ...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-01-2013, 12:22 PM

Replies: 85

Poll: who wins - male 4.0 vs female 5.0

Views: 2,452

Posted By Bmr

I've played with a lot of 4.0 guys and some 5.0...

I've played with a lot of 4.0 guys and some 5.0 women. It's not a slam dunk, but the 5.0 woman should beat the 4.0 guy most of the time IMHO.

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-01-2013, 08:15 AM

Replies: 2

Volley Issues? - Choke Up on Racquet

Views: 253

Posted By Bmr

Volley Issues? - Choke Up on Racquet

For awhile now, I've been having issues with my consistency on volleys. I really started to think about what may be causing an issue and it suddenly dawned on me: choke up on the racquet. I have a...

Forum: Strings

03-29-2013, 10:17 AM

Replies: 56

Head Extreme Pro 2.0 - what strings are you using?

Views: 3,773

Posted By Bmr

Kahuna - noticed you are in SoCal. Whereabouts? ...

Kahuna - noticed you are in SoCal. Whereabouts? We should hit sometime...I have the exact same racquet as you and would love to try different combos of string.

Forum: Racquets

03-28-2013, 02:55 PM

Replies: 30

Head Extreme Pro 2.0 vs Graphene Speed Pro??

Views: 2,486

Posted By Bmr

I've noticed that most tennis players don't like...

I've noticed that most tennis players don't like the larger frames when hitting a one handed backhand. However, I can't tell you for sure because I hit a 2hbh. The slices feel pretty good, though! ...

Forum: Racquets

03-28-2013, 01:00 PM

Replies: 30

Head Extreme Pro 2.0 vs Graphene Speed Pro??

Views: 2,486

Posted By Bmr

Ross, you really need to try out the Extreme Pro...

Ross, you really need to try out the Extreme Pro 2. Quite the racquet. It is an interesting experience. I am going to string it up with the Head Sonic Pro next time. I've been using the Gosen...

Forum: Racquets

03-27-2013, 08:11 AM

Replies: 52

Higher Static wight, Lower SW - incredible combo?

Views: 2,156

Posted By Bmr

Really good point, Torres. I've played with many...

Really good point, Torres. I've played with many different racquets and string combinations. They are all interesting and unique in their own way; ultimately, I have to use the combination that...

Forum: Racquets

03-27-2013, 07:28 AM

Replies: 30

Head Extreme Pro 2.0 vs Graphene Speed Pro??

Views: 2,486

Posted By Bmr

The Blade seemed a bit stiff to me and not as...

The Blade seemed a bit stiff to me and not as crisp when hitting through the strokes. I'm thinking it's just the string, because when I hit with my friend's Aero with the RPM Blast it produced a...

Forum: Racquets

03-27-2013, 07:25 AM

Replies: 30

Head Extreme Pro 2.0 vs Graphene Speed Pro??

Views: 2,486

Posted By Bmr

Really looking forward to this. Thanks.

Really looking forward to this. Thanks.

Forum: Racquets

03-27-2013, 07:23 AM

Replies: 56

What is there NOT to like about the Blade?

Views: 3,634

Posted By Bmr

Played with it a bit more last night. I'm not...

Played with it a bit more last night. I'm not sure this is going to be the racquet for me. I know we've played with pretty much the same racquets thus far, but I just can't get into it. It could...

Forum: Racquets

03-26-2013, 03:34 PM

Replies: 30

Head Extreme Pro 2.0 vs Graphene Speed Pro??

Views: 2,486

Posted By Bmr

Surely someone has played with this combo! Am I...

Surely someone has played with this combo! Am I going to have to demo another racquet now?!?

I'm going to be playtesting the Blade 98 again tonight. It plays fairly similar to the Extreme Pro 2,...

Forum: Racquets

03-25-2013, 02:24 PM

Replies: 30

Head Extreme Pro 2.0 vs Graphene Speed Pro??

Views: 2,486

Posted By Bmr

Count me in as someone else who would really like...

Count me in as someone else who would really like to know. The obvious difference is the Speed is 18x20 and the Extreme Pro 2 is 16x19. Other than that the specs look really close! It received...

Forum: Racquets

03-23-2013, 08:39 PM

Replies: 2,368

Wilson Hits Homerun with Wilson Steam 99S (mini review)

Views: 219,261

Posted By Bmr

OK - first progress report after a few hours of...

OK - first progress report after a few hours of hitting:

Steam 99S - Mixed thoughts so far. Like others have said- when you first hit with it your forehands will launch out like crazy until you...

Forum: Racquets

03-22-2013, 08:32 PM

Replies: 2,368

Wilson Hits Homerun with Wilson Steam 99S (mini review)

Views: 219,261

Posted By Bmr

Just received the demos today. The 99S has Tour...

Just received the demos today. The 99S has Tour Bite in it..not sure what the tension is at. Also have the Wilson Blade 98 16x19 with a black poly, not sure which one. Guys? Lastly, there is a...

Forum: Racquets

03-22-2013, 12:42 PM

Replies: 2,368

Wilson Hits Homerun with Wilson Steam 99S (mini review)

Views: 219,261

Posted By Bmr

This is a really good point, guys. I can't tell...

This is a really good point, guys. I can't tell you how many times i've flip-flopped between racquets. Ups and downs of your game has a lot to do with it..weather, string combination, opponent's...

Forum: Racquets

03-21-2013, 11:28 AM

Replies: 2,368

Wilson Hits Homerun with Wilson Steam 99S (mini review)

Views: 219,261

Posted By Bmr

The first time I used Tour Bite it felt stiff as...

The first time I used Tour Bite it felt stiff as hell. A few told me that you need to drop tension a few pounds. I'm used to stringing my poly at low 60s on my SPB/Juice racquets.

Forum: Racquets

03-21-2013, 11:28 AM

Replies: 2,368

Wilson Hits Homerun with Wilson Steam 99S (mini review)

Views: 219,261

Posted By Bmr

I'm going to demo the racquet this weekend. If...

I'm going to demo the racquet this weekend. If it's a game changer, i'm okay with re-stringing it more often. I've been a full poly user for a number of years now. I know it's inconvenient for...

Forum: Racquets

03-21-2013, 11:26 AM

Replies: 2,368

Wilson Hits Homerun with Wilson Steam 99S (mini review)

Views: 219,261

Posted By Bmr

Gameboy - i'm no stranger to Gosen strings. Have...

Gameboy - i'm no stranger to Gosen strings. Have you ever played with Polylon SP or Polyquest? I'm trying to base a comparison on them.

Forum: Racquets

03-20-2013, 09:37 AM

Replies: 5

Juice 100 Balance

Views: 364

Posted By Bmr

I added lead on mine at 3 and 9. Had some at 12...

I added lead on mine at 3 and 9. Had some at 12 before and didn't like the feel of it. I played with the Juice on Monday with Luxilon Savage @ 61 lbs and it felt fantastic. I'm not sure about the...

Forum: TW Questions/Comments

03-14-2013, 08:45 AM

Replies: 14

Jason and Spencer: Steam update

Views: 941

Posted By Bmr

I have a feeling i'm really going to like the...

I have a feeling i'm really going to like the Steam. I'm upset that I didn't try it out at Indian Wells. I remember looking at that exact racquet and thinking to myself..holy cow is that an open...

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