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Forum: Tennis Travel 06-11-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2
Tennis In Dallas
Views: 702
Posted By J D
dr325i, check out the Highpoint Tennis Center in...

dr325i, check out the Highpoint Tennis Center in north Plano. It's on Spring Creek just west of 75. It's a huge facility open to the public with a pro shop, locker rooms, lots of courts, and a...
Forum: References 08-14-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 0
Deuceside: As Good As It Gets
Views: 194
Posted By J D
Deuceside: As Good As It Gets

I just bought a frame from deuceside. Not only was the price right, but he also communicated throughout the deal, provided pictures, and shipped immediately with tracking. To top it all off, the...
Forum: Odds & Ends 07-25-2010, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3,100
Best 'Epic Fail' or similar pics.
Views: 474,464
Posted By J D
Music...

Music fail.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWWsWP9bPAg&feature=related

Steroid fail.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyvZCZzsW_4
Forum: Racquets 07-09-2009, 10:39 PM
Replies: 15
Bought a Counterfeit ADPC
Views: 751
Posted By J D
Revelation, if you have a scale or even a tape...

Revelation, if you have a scale or even a tape measure, you can probably save yourself a trip to the pro shop. Most Chinese fakes are terribly off in their specs. The balance point should be 3 to 7...
Forum: Racquets 11-30-2006, 06:54 AM
Replies: 10
Tricky Racket Question for Injured Player
Views: 433
Posted By J D
Adamclub, I tore my rotator cuff but didn't have...

Adamclub, I tore my rotator cuff but didn't have the surgery (long story). Where you will really feel the stress on your shoulder with a heavy frame is with the one handed backhand. I learned a two...
Forum: Odds & Ends 11-26-2006, 07:29 PM
Replies: 26
Money order scam?
Views: 1,153
Posted By J D
The scam is that it takes banks at least 2 to 3...

The scam is that it takes banks at least 2 to 3 weeks to find out that money orders are fake. Unfortunately, they will still usually go ahead and cash them immediately. By the time they figure out...
Forum: Racquets 11-20-2006, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4
Calibration of Babolat RDC
Views: 549
Posted By J D
Midlife, I'm sorry, I did misunderstand. I...

Midlife, I'm sorry, I did misunderstand. I thought you wanted to try and duplicate the RDC mechanisms using springs.

Yes, Babolat does make calibration frames to set the swingweight, though I...
Forum: Racquets 11-19-2006, 06:18 PM
Replies: 4
Calibration of Babolat RDC
Views: 549
Posted By J D
Midlife, it's been a couple of years since I've...

Midlife, it's been a couple of years since I've seen an RDC in action, but the mechanism for measuring frame flex was definitely mechanical, perhaps even hydraulic, and was digitally calibrated. It...
Forum: Racquets 10-15-2006, 09:32 PM
Replies: 429
Secret to a Maximum Performance Racquet: A Tale of Two Swingweights
Views: 20,790
Posted By J D
The problem is that whether power will increase...

The problem is that whether power will increase or decrease at any point is totally dependent on the player's ability to handle the weight. The greater the relatively unmeasured mass in the handle...
Forum: Racquets 10-15-2006, 03:33 PM
Replies: 429
Secret to a Maximum Performance Racquet: A Tale of Two Swingweights
Views: 20,790
Posted By J D
Jackson vile, I think you're missing a couple of...

Jackson vile, I think you're missing a couple of important points:This is a discussion board and debate is a large part of what we do. And, this started out about theory, not application. 90% of the...
Forum: Racquets 08-09-2006, 01:20 PM
Replies: 38
Can one get used to a heavier racquet?
Views: 1,413
Posted By J D
Hey, Breakpoint. I do understand where you are...

Hey, Breakpoint. I do understand where you are coming from. I still have my PS 6.1 Classic. When I have time to set up, I can hit the snot out of the ball with pinpoint accuracy and it feels...
Forum: Racquets 08-09-2006, 09:00 AM
Replies: 38
Can one get used to a heavier racquet?
Views: 1,413
Posted By J D
Harleywilson, I do agree that a heavier frame is...

Harleywilson, I do agree that a heavier frame is much better for blocking returns. However, at 5.0 doubles, you can't afford to be blocking many returns back unless you want your partner to...
Forum: Racquets 08-09-2006, 06:55 AM
Replies: 38
Can one get used to a heavier racquet?
Views: 1,413
Posted By J D
Golden Retriever, yes, you will adjust. However,...

Golden Retriever, yes, you will adjust. However, in light of your other statements, you may want to ask yourself, "Do I really want to bother adjusting."

As you have noted, a 12 ounce, low powered...
Forum: Odds & Ends 07-30-2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 669
The "God" Argument ... (Moved from another thread)
Views: 14,299
Posted By J D
Nickybol, are these the best sources that you can...

Nickybol, are these the best sources that you can find to try and prove your statement?First, you cite the commentary from a website of a proclaimed naturalist in his 20's with no formal training in...
Forum: Odds & Ends 07-29-2006, 01:39 PM
Replies: 669
The "God" Argument ... (Moved from another thread)
Views: 14,299
Posted By J D
You need to check your facts before posting about...

You need to check your facts before posting about things with which you obviously are not familiar. Matthew, the writer of the first gospel, was an apostle. John, the author of the Gospel of John,...
Forum: Racquets 07-28-2006, 05:57 PM
Replies: 44
FAKE or NOT FAKE?
Views: 2,389
Posted By J D
The specs for the Pure Drive on that website are...

The specs for the Pure Drive on that website are not even close. Even the string pattern and beam are wrong!?

On web site:
Weight: 10.3oz / 292g strung
Balance: 2 points Head Light
Cross...
Forum: Odds & Ends 07-26-2006, 07:52 PM
Replies: 318
Why do Muslims hate the Jews?
Views: 7,084
Posted By J D
Max, the conflict between Muslim and Jew goes...

Max, the conflict between Muslim and Jew goes back to an almost 4,000 year old family feud. Here's a short version of the story in case you aren't familiar with it.

Abraham was told by God that he...
Forum: Racquets 07-25-2006, 12:38 PM
Replies: 14
Help me :'(
Views: 454
Posted By J D
Aggro, if you're not ready to give up on the APD,...

Aggro, if you're not ready to give up on the APD, you should post in the string section. There are some softer strings that really help tame power. You could probably drop your tension down to 58...
Forum: Racquets 07-25-2006, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6
Remember The Racquet Dynaspot? with blue fluid in it?
Views: 493
Posted By J D
Tennis_nerd22, I believe that the USTA gets its...

Tennis_nerd22, I believe that the USTA gets its rules from the ITF, so this would also apply for any ITF sanctioned competition.
Forum: Racquets 07-25-2006, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Remember The Racquet Dynaspot? with blue fluid in it?
Views: 493
Posted By J D
Alafter is correct. This would be an illegal...

Alafter is correct. This would be an illegal frame for any USTA sanctioned competition. From the Rules of Tennis, Appendix II:

d. The frame, including the handle, and the strings, shall be free of...
Forum: Racquets 07-24-2006, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5
Racquets for Expert Players 2002
Views: 445
Posted By J D
Paul, we used to have many discussions on the old...

Paul, we used to have many discussions on the old boards about Racquet Research. Wilmot McCutchen was even a member of the board. Eventually, just about everyone, including Wilmot to some degree,...
Forum: For Sale or Trade 07-10-2006, 10:09 AM
Replies: 19
2 Babolat Pure Drive Plus Racquets for trade
Views: 1,464
Posted By J D
BigCigar, what are the grip sizes? Thanks.

BigCigar, what are the grip sizes?

Thanks.
Forum: Racquets 07-09-2006, 08:09 AM
Replies: 58
Sticky: Racquet Forum FAQ
Views: 82,088
Posted By J D
Greg, not to try and bust your chops, but I don't...

Greg, not to try and bust your chops, but I don't see any difference between, "player differences" and "your mileage may vary."

But I have never seen a first attempt that not only was so flawed, but...
Forum: Racquets 07-08-2006, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7
Which one to get?
Views: 605
Posted By J D
gt3rs_996, I can compare the PSC 6.1 to the HPS...

gt3rs_996, I can compare the PSC 6.1 to the HPS 6.1 for you.

The PSC 6.1 has a large sweet spot and that solid old school feel. It is maneuverable for its weight and balance, making it good, if...
Forum: Racquets 07-07-2006, 09:13 AM
Replies: 58
Sticky: Racquet Forum FAQ
Views: 82,088
Posted By J D
Greg, I noticed you have a disclaimer for Wilmot...

Greg, I noticed you have a disclaimer for Wilmot McCutchen's findings; "Please note that although Wilmot's approach seems to have some validity, and is the only empirical method we currently have for...
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