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Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 01-15-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 26
A GREAT nod to Monfils from Steve Tignor.
Views: 1,474
Posted By Akubra
The problem is that it is those very theatrics...

The problem is that it is those very theatrics that stop Monfils from being a true threat. He has the athleticism. While his strokes aren't perfect they are certainly good enough if David Ferrer can...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 01-15-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 15
What if Tommy Haas wasn't so unlucky?
Views: 1,561
Posted By Akubra
I believe Haas would have been a constant...

I believe Haas would have been a constant presence in the top 10. He has a very well rounded and complete game without any real weaknesses. However he also lacks a true weapon with which to win a...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 01-15-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 36
Tomic says top 10 'very achievable' by year end
Views: 2,559
Posted By Akubra
Barring injury he'll definitely finish the year...

Barring injury he'll definitely finish the year in the top 30, probably inside the top 20, but probably not inside the top 10.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 01-07-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 64
Sampras’ serve…so here’s the thing
Views: 3,571
Posted By Akubra
This isn't true though. Someone did ask Agassi...

This isn't true though. Someone did ask Agassi and here's what he had to say:

IT: Andre, let's briefly run through the different strokes and tell me the toughest ones you've faced. Is Federer's...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-28-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 173
two 4.5s play a tiebreak against a current ATP pro...what's the score?
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Posted By Akubra
What editing could it need anyway? Just upload...

What editing could it need anyway? Just upload the thing to youtube already and let people see it. You can post an edited version later if you need to for some reason. We don't need fancy titles etc....
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 12-28-2012, 06:53 AM
Replies: 388
Does Modern Tennis Exist?
Views: 19,340
Posted By Akubra
John, As someone who has the means, why don't...

John,

As someone who has the means, why don't you do a study on the actual effect of court speed? Measure the difference in time-to-contact, rpms and speed at contact for the same shot on 2...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-24-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 28
Poll: Should Clay Court Tennis Become Its Own Sport?
Views: 1,981
Posted By Akubra
You're vastly exaggerating the differences and...

You're vastly exaggerating the differences and underplaying the level of overlap.

I suck at singles clay, but am very good on hard courts and grass. I used to skip the clay court futures events...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 12-24-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 68
Forgive me you Sissies
Views: 4,723
Posted By Akubra
Fair enough. Wasn't trying to pile on :) I...

Fair enough. Wasn't trying to pile on :) I skipped most of the responses.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 12-24-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 68
Forgive me you Sissies
Views: 4,723
Posted By Akubra
Yes it takes years to learn. But good advice and...

Yes it takes years to learn. But good advice and instruction can take years off the time it takes you to learn to play well. And unless you learn to do things well, no matter how much you play you'll...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 12-24-2012, 07:34 AM
Replies: 26
Back forth between backhands -- a call for one handed backhand players
Views: 1,986
Posted By Akubra
Teaching Pro and college coach who's been hitting...

Teaching Pro and college coach who's been hitting a one-hander for a long, long time here. A few tips:

1) Eastern backhand grip. Don't use the continental if you're looking for more spin/loop and...
Forum: Racquets 12-24-2012, 04:25 AM
Replies: 18
16x19 or 18x20 for serve and volley player
Views: 1,861
Posted By Akubra
The 16x19 will give you more spin. The 18x20 will...

The 16x19 will give you more spin. The 18x20 will give you a slightly more consistent response from the stringbed. Depends where your strengths lie and whether you want to exaggerate your strengths...
Forum: Racquets 12-22-2012, 07:09 AM
Replies: 43
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Views: 3,256
Posted By Akubra
I could be wrong but I seem to remember Sven...

I could be wrong but I seem to remember Sven saying money had changed hands. That's where things like the facebook came into question - access was supposed to be part of the deal. But like I said,...
Forum: Racquets 12-22-2012, 04:54 AM
Replies: 43
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Views: 3,256
Posted By Akubra
You're absolutely right on the manufacture of the...

You're absolutely right on the manufacture of the rackets - brain fart on my part (woken up super early by the kids today so I'm still half asleep). I won't claim to know facts, and frankly I don't...
Forum: Racquets 12-22-2012, 04:02 AM
Replies: 43
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Views: 3,256
Posted By Akubra
Sven bought out Paul's share of Vantage, so I...

Sven bought out Paul's share of Vantage, so I don't see how Vantage could have become Angell. Paul sold his part of the business to Sven, then they squabbled over some of the stuff afterwards (Paul...
Forum: Racquets 12-22-2012, 03:48 AM
Replies: 1
Vantage Is Alive And Well
Views: 528
Posted By Akubra
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Deleted until I get more information. Sorry!
Forum: Racquets 12-22-2012, 03:37 AM
Replies: 43
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Views: 3,256
Posted By Akubra
Vantage is not now Angell sports. Vantage is now...

Vantage is not now Angell sports. Vantage is now Vantage International:

http://www.vantagetennisintl.com/

Paul Angell split off to make his own brand. I've dealt with Sven since the break, and he's...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-21-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
The 3% Obsession
Views: 1,222
Posted By Akubra
I have a set of three matched, custom 90" rackets...

I have a set of three matched, custom 90" rackets from Vantage. They are beautiful - great feel on the court, stable as can be. But they offer no real advantage to a 95" racket using the same specs....
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-21-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 37
How has Ferrer all but dominated the modern game with his diminutive frame?
Views: 1,990
Posted By Akubra
Where to begin? 1) Ferrer's height. He is...

Where to begin?

1) Ferrer's height. He is legitemately 5'9. The pros don't add inches to their height. If anything I think the ATP is very slow in updating the physiological information about them...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-21-2012, 07:34 AM
Replies: 29
Murray's Chances at the Australian Open
Views: 1,501
Posted By Akubra
I think Murray is helped greatly by the fact the...

I think Murray is helped greatly by the fact the slam he just won is on (roughly) the same surface as the one he's about to play. I like his chances of getting to the semis here.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-20-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 154
Umpires should ACTUALLY enforce the 25 second rule starting in early 2013!
Views: 7,257
Posted By Akubra
I'm wondering if you can also deduct what my...

I'm wondering if you can also deduct what my blood type is and my favorite color? I mean you're making some pretty serious conclusions there based off my saying that I hadn't gotten a chance to watch...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-20-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 154
Umpires should ACTUALLY enforce the 25 second rule starting in early 2013!
Views: 7,257
Posted By Akubra
That's absurd. I want the rule enforced against...

That's absurd. I want the rule enforced against everyone, whether I like them or not. Heck, I like Nadal. I don't blame him for the delays. I blame the umpires. He's a professional who wants to win....
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-20-2012, 04:11 PM
Replies: 18
If one of the big 4 slipped to #5, could it spell trouble for all?
Views: 1,306
Posted By Akubra
Nalbandian can beat everything except his own...

Nalbandian can beat everything except his own appetite.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-19-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 154
Umpires should ACTUALLY enforce the 25 second rule starting in early 2013!
Views: 7,257
Posted By Akubra
Where else would it be made a big deal of? :D...

Where else would it be made a big deal of? :D Everything is a big deal on some message board somewhere!



This is where the problem comes in for me. The guy is a repeat offender. He comes out on the...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-19-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 34
Poll: Rafael Nadal to change his gamestyle upon return?
Views: 2,336
Posted By Akubra
I like Rafa. But I don't listen to pretty much...

I like Rafa. But I don't listen to pretty much anything he says in interviews. To hear him talk, he's never the favorite, the other guy always has a better chance, he needs to do x, y, z... he's a...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-19-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 154
Umpires should ACTUALLY enforce the 25 second rule starting in early 2013!
Views: 7,257
Posted By Akubra
You can guess. You'd be wrong. I think there...

You can guess. You'd be wrong. I think there needs to be room for a little discretion on the part of the umpire. I don't think there should be a shot clock. They are professionals. They know what 25...
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