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Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 01-21-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 21
Would tennis be better with the following rule changes?
Views: 1,273
Posted By halbrikj
Would tennis be better with the following rule changes?

I think the sport is long overdue for some rule changes. I'd propose the following:

1) One serve

I don't know about you, but I watch tennis for the rallies. I find little entertainment value...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 06-17-2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 20
Extreme low tensions
Views: 2,185
Posted By halbrikj
and all I know is, is I play at least a level...

and all I know is, is I play at least a level higher 12 lbs, give or take. With regard to fig newtons, you probably got your information from a book. I don't trust books. They're all facts - no...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 06-14-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 20
Extreme low tensions
Views: 2,185
Posted By halbrikj
Yeah, I've had my racquets strung by hand many...

Yeah, I've had my racquets strung by hand many times. Feels more or less about 12 lbs.
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 06-13-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Agassi head to head trivia
Views: 802
Posted By halbrikj
impressive.

impressive.
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 06-13-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 3
Agassi head to head trivia
Views: 802
Posted By halbrikj
Agassi head to head trivia

How many players, if any, have beaten AA six times in a row, and what's his or their names, if anyone? Try to answer without checking the atp website.
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 06-13-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 20
Extreme low tensions
Views: 2,185
Posted By halbrikj
right now I'm using gamma synthetic 16 @ 12 and...

right now I'm using gamma synthetic 16 @ 12 and am quite happy with it.
Forum: Wanted 06-13-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 0
Wanted: Pro Kennex Kinetic 5g Reach MP
Views: 205
Posted By halbrikj
Wanted: Pro Kennex Kinetic 5g Reach MP

Pro Kennex Kinetic 5g Reach MP: I think they stopped making this about 12 yrs ago, but you probably have one in your attic. If it's not there check in the garage, behind the box of oily rags. ...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 06-13-2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 20
Extreme low tensions
Views: 2,185
Posted By halbrikj
Yeah, goood point. I hit my backhand with either...

Yeah, goood point. I hit my backhand with either heavy slice or fairly heavy top, and find that it adds to my slice, top, and control. My forehand however is a bit more flat and at times it will...
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 06-12-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 19
Jan Mike Gambill on Marcelo Rios
Views: 2,377
Posted By halbrikj
[QUOTE=Gonzalito17;6627343]Halbrik, what provoked...

[QUOTE=Gonzalito17;6627343]Halbrik, what provoked Gambill to call Rios a baby? That's pretty funny. I remember some guy at a 35s USTA tourney said, "Just out baby." And the Russian opponent replied,...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 06-12-2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 20
Extreme low tensions
Views: 2,185
Posted By halbrikj
Did you try it out?

Did you try it out?
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 06-12-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 136
Whose career is more impressive?
Views: 6,540
Posted By halbrikj
well, he was 10 - 20 against Mac in their last 30...

well, he was 10 - 20 against Mac in their last 30 matches, 0 - 10 against Borg in their last 10, and 0 - 17 against Lendl in their last 17.
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 06-12-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 136
Whose career is more impressive?
Views: 6,540
Posted By halbrikj
I think I'll go with Fed. Even when you compare...

I think I'll go with Fed. Even when you compare Jimmy with his contemporaries (Mac, Borg, Lendl), Connors was clearly no. 4
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 06-12-2012, 10:44 AM
Replies: 57
Vince Spadea, Living a Life of Intrigue and Excitement
Views: 7,333
Posted By halbrikj
A true giant killer (along with Fabrice Santoro)....

A true giant killer (along with Fabrice Santoro). Beat all the top guys!
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 06-12-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 19
Jan Mike Gambill on Marcelo Rios
Views: 2,377
Posted By halbrikj
Gambill was a great player. As he said, he was...

Gambill was a great player. As he said, he was tough from the baseline (beat Courier, Agassi and Moya from the back court, among others), but he could also volley very well. At one time I thought...
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 06-12-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
WCT Finals 1983 (match point)
Views: 1,051
Posted By halbrikj
Mac had beaten him a couple of months earlier in...

Mac had beaten him a couple of months earlier in Phily.
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 06-12-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 188
Is Novak Djokovic the greatest player of all time?
Views: 15,186
Posted By halbrikj
agreed, players are always getting better, so...

agreed, players are always getting better, so yeah, I think in reality the current no. 1 is probably the best ever. However, I think we need to balance that with number of GS titles, which would...
Forum: Classic Racquet Talk 06-12-2012, 05:55 AM
Replies: 8
vintage dunlop mcenroe
Views: 1,153
Posted By halbrikj
wow - I used to have this racquet. Unfortunately...

wow - I used to have this racquet. Unfortunately it's not worth anything. It's a kmart special. Just like you can go to kmart today and buy a $20 metal frame wilson with federer's name.
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 06-11-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 20
Extreme low tensions
Views: 2,185
Posted By halbrikj
Yes, it was. I also tried kevlar at about 35 but...

Yes, it was. I also tried kevlar at about 35 but it wasnt the same, i.e. didnt have that stay on strings longer effect. Hope you like it!
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 06-11-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 20
Extreme low tensions
Views: 2,185
Posted By halbrikj
Back in the day I used Prince Problend Soft,...

Back in the day I used Prince Problend Soft, which they dont sell anymore, but I think it was just soft synthetic and kevlar: never broke, movement not much of a problem. After 10 yr. layoff from...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-11-2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 3
Most misleading statistic in tennis
Views: 447
Posted By halbrikj
Most misleading statistic in tennis

Seems like every match I see the commentators throw up the break points converted numbers then go on about how terrible it is if a player has a low percentage. I think this stat is very misleading...
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 06-11-2012, 12:40 AM
Replies: 49
Players who remind you of other players
Views: 4,250
Posted By halbrikj
Players who remind you of other players

I was thinking about players whose games remind me of other players, e.g.

Eddie Dibbs - Harold Solomon
Bjorn Borg - Peter Lundgren
Thomas Muster - Guillermo Vilas
Andy Murray - Miloslav...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 06-11-2012, 12:29 AM
Replies: 20
Extreme low tensions
Views: 2,185
Posted By halbrikj
Extreme low tensions

About 15 yrs ago I was getting taken to the woodshed pretty badly. After falling down a set and a break I cracked my frame...because....the racquet... slipped out of my hand (yeah, that's the...
Forum: Racquets 06-10-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 2
Pro Kennex Kinetic 5g Reach MP
Views: 653
Posted By halbrikj
Pro Kennex Kinetic 5g Reach MP

I think PK stopped making this racquet more than 10 yrs ago. Please check your garages and attics to see if you have one gathering dust. I'd probably be interested.
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