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Forum: Strings 11-19-2012, 02:11 AM
Replies: 108
2012 Kirschbaum Playtest - Super Smash Orange 17
Views: 10,737
Posted By OldFedIsOld
Tension used for playtest: 56lbs, one piece...

Tension used for playtest: 56lbs, one piece strung
Regular string set up: Solinco Tour Bite in mains, Gosen OG sheep crosses
Racquet brand and model used for test: ProKennex Silver Ace 90
Power of...
Forum: Strings 09-24-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 114
2012 Gamma Prototype Playtest!
Views: 8,817
Posted By OldFedIsOld
Tension used for playtest : 54lbs Regular string...

Tension used for playtest : 54lbs
Regular string set up : Solinco Tour Bite and Gosen OG Sheep
Racquet brand and model used for test: Wilson K-Factor 90
Power of test string: It's a poly string so I...
Forum: Strings 08-25-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 255
2012 Luxilon Playtest
Views: 19,478
Posted By OldFedIsOld
Full set or hybrid Full set Tension used for...

Full set or hybrid Full set
Tension used for playtest 52 lbs
Regular string set up Gosen Micro OG and Pro Supex Big Ace
Racquet brand and model used for test ProKennex Silver Ace 90
Power of test...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 08-08-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 42
Hit The Center!
Views: 1,905
Posted By OldFedIsOld
1. I wouldn't be 5 feet behind the baseline...

1. I wouldn't be 5 feet behind the baseline unless of course you hit an overhead, because I take every ball early by or inside the baseline.
2. I'm tired of this back to back battle for who is...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 08-08-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 42
Hit The Center!
Views: 1,905
Posted By OldFedIsOld
I never said to only look at your opponent, you...

I never said to only look at your opponent, you obviously have to look at the ball sometimes, which is why I put 40%.

Whatever, I'll keep sticking to what works best for me and you do whatever...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 08-08-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 42
Hit The Center!
Views: 1,905
Posted By OldFedIsOld
"Nobody focus's or looks at the opponent after he...

"Nobody focus's or looks at the opponent after he hits the ball."
-After you hit the ball you know where that is going to go, you need to know if your opponent is going to either run around it or...
Forum: Strings 08-08-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 14
Gosen OG Sheep Micro 16 crosses
Views: 1,221
Posted By OldFedIsOld
^This. White/crystal feels a lot more crisper...

^This.

White/crystal feels a lot more crisper for some reason, I suggest getting the 17g if you don't break crosses as fast as mains.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 08-08-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 42
Hit The Center!
Views: 1,905
Posted By OldFedIsOld
I only look at the ball maybe 40% of the time. I...

I only look at the ball maybe 40% of the time. I focus more on keeping my eyes on my opponent and track the ball with my peripherals. I only concentrate mainly on the ball when my opponent serves,...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 08-08-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 57
video: open player practicing with nalbandian
Views: 3,370
Posted By OldFedIsOld
Pulled from past forum about Johny Blaze...

Pulled from past forum about Johny Blaze Valenti
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSODJQYHpIs&list=UU_IQJuaUtbHEgt77QnwIc9w&index=108&feature=plcp

Dat leaned back forehand :)
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 08-08-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 57
video: open player practicing with nalbandian
Views: 3,370
Posted By OldFedIsOld
Guy in yellow/gold has to be 4.0 max, might...

Guy in yellow/gold has to be 4.0 max, might travel around and play 4.5's sometimes. :)

Needs some help from the TT professionals if he ever wants to make the big 0.5 move up.

Could be this poster:...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 08-08-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 42
Hit The Center!
Views: 1,905
Posted By OldFedIsOld
If your generally going to hit more flat shots, I...

If your generally going to hit more flat shots, I suggest working on on the rise shots and trying to hug the baseline. It's a lot more effective with flatter shots, though there are sometimes when...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 08-08-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 42
Hit The Center!
Views: 1,905
Posted By OldFedIsOld
You hit directly on the sweet spot for only some...

You hit directly on the sweet spot for only some shots, for regular ground strokes you want to aim it so the leading edge contacts first to maximize the brushing effect and racquet head speed use.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 08-08-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 23
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Views: 1,841
Posted By OldFedIsOld
Another year older, but another year wiser!

Another year older, but another year wiser!
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 08-08-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 6
Achievements for Players at 2012 U.S. Open
Views: 492
Posted By OldFedIsOld
What happened to Fred Perry being the last...

What happened to Fred Perry being the last British man to win a slam?
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 08-08-2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 13
Rafa's new racquet?
Views: 3,226
Posted By OldFedIsOld
When does Babolat update? I know the Pure drives...

When does Babolat update? I know the Pure drives are like every 3 years or so but what about the others?
Forum: Strings 08-08-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 18
Poll: Poly is it worth it?
Views: 1,094
Posted By OldFedIsOld
Well you were using forten nylon, which has...

Well you were using forten nylon, which has terrible tension maintenance. If you decide to switch back get Gosen Og sheep micro or Forten sweet for your synthetic gut, these strings have good...
Forum: Strings 08-08-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 18
Poll: Poly is it worth it?
Views: 1,094
Posted By OldFedIsOld
I wouldn't say hybridizing is a bad idea for you,...

I wouldn't say hybridizing is a bad idea for you, if you ever feel like a full poly is lasting only a few weeks and costs you too much to continue or you start feeling pains in your wrist or arm,...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 08-08-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 38
Trick shot-please explain
Views: 2,138
Posted By OldFedIsOld
Hawkeye would confirm it going in, Federer on the...

Hawkeye would confirm it going in, Federer on the other hand would disagree :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf8_fBZDGnM
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 08-08-2012, 03:48 AM
Replies: 2
Nishikori & Wilson
Views: 1,382
Posted By OldFedIsOld
Couldn't fit enough players on the page, but...

Couldn't fit enough players on the page, but gulbis is????!!!!

Same for player's stick.

Edit: Saw that there are some sticks that have up to 3 photos, so I'm guessing it's because Nishikori's stick...
Forum: Racquets 08-08-2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 19
Pacific X Feel Pro 90 Vacuum - is anyone playing with or has demoed it?
Views: 1,310
Posted By OldFedIsOld
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Reviews/PXFLP/PXFL...

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Reviews/PXFLP/PXFLPReview.html

TW did a review on it some time ago, there's also a video as well.

Never tried it, might if I can get some more feedback.
Forum: Racquets 08-07-2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 28
Looking for a 95 sq. in. racquet with 18x20
Views: 2,000
Posted By OldFedIsOld
Have to say the 200 Aerogel model is probably the...

Have to say the 200 Aerogel model is probably the best feeling racquet of the 95 sq 18x20 in family.

Also it's $79 and if you get another you get $10 off!!!
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 08-07-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 38
Trick shot-please explain
Views: 2,138
Posted By OldFedIsOld
http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o614/OldFedIsO...

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o614/OldFedIsOld/Screenshot2012-08-08at35213AM.png

From this angle and in 720p HD it looks like the patch where it landed on was clear, but we might never know. ...
Forum: Odds & Ends 08-07-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 88
Drug tests catch Olympic athlete eight years late
Views: 5,631
Posted By OldFedIsOld
What exactly happens to this Tsikhan guy? Will...

What exactly happens to this Tsikhan guy? Will he be forced to give back his medal?

Belongs in the Odds/Ends forums, just a heads up.
Forum: Strings 08-07-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 18
Poll: Poly is it worth it?
Views: 1,094
Posted By OldFedIsOld
Only if you have either have naturally "weak...

Only if you have either have naturally "weak joints" or you use bad technique. Most people can use full poly if they don't string it too high and make it too stiff. Just use a less stiff racquet...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 08-07-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 239
The pro stock to end all pro stocks: The Fed racket
Views: 37,589
Posted By OldFedIsOld
Nope, used 85, then 90. May have played around...

Nope, used 85, then 90. May have played around with 93 or 95, but never changed from 90.
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