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Forum: Strings

05-17-2013, 11:34 AM

Replies: 5

gut/poly

Views: 277

Posted By kazamzaa

Look at rsi stiffness ratings and go for the...

Look at rsi stiffness ratings and go for the polys at range 215-230 in stiffness. Put the crosses 2-4 lbs looser. Enjoy....

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-11-2013, 12:33 PM

Replies: 57

How many aces do you usually hit?

Views: 1,607

Posted By kazamzaa

One ace per two service games approximately....

One ace per two service games approximately.
Spinny wide in the deuce box is the easiest. Then a flat wide in the ad box. Third is flat at the T in the deuce box. Then the most difficult ace is...

Forum: Racquets

05-10-2013, 07:45 AM

Replies: 16

Babolat?

Views: 1,135

Posted By kazamzaa

The racquet was pure drive lite. The strings were...

The racquet was pure drive lite.
The strings were big hitter blue 17 at the tension 51 lbs.
You're welcome.

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

05-02-2013, 02:30 AM

Replies: 72

Murray on Twitter re Puerto case

Views: 3,793

Posted By kazamzaa

In Tennis you have to be talented and smart. All...

In Tennis you have to be talented and smart. All things equal the doped player is winning. Getting all the money from the sponsors and prize. The ones who suffer the most in here are the ones that...

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

05-01-2013, 11:36 AM

Replies: 72

Murray on Twitter re Puerto case

Views: 3,793

Posted By kazamzaa

It is not fair to say that he is a doper since...

It is not fair to say that he is a doper since the proof is missing. Anyway this latest story casts a huge shadow on him. Especially since there was a doubt that he skipped the Olympics in fear of...

Forum: Strings

05-01-2013, 11:22 AM

Replies: 25

Why do my strings suddenly play like a board after only 1 hour of play?

Views: 1,155

Posted By kazamzaa

I guess it is not easy to get a poly / syn gut...

I guess it is not easy to get a poly / syn gut hybrid right. I tried it once, and it was bad from the beginning. Many things can go wrong. .. ie. poly losing tension faster than syn gut... poly...

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

05-01-2013, 05:55 AM

Replies: 72

Murray on Twitter re Puerto case

Views: 3,793

Posted By kazamzaa

If Nadal doesn't agree with Murray on this... It...

If Nadal doesn't agree with Murray on this... It definitely raises questions. Nadal should speak now or shut up forever. He really really needs to say something about this topic. Otherwise we must...

Forum: Strings

04-28-2013, 09:55 AM

Replies: 48

First time with natural gut

Views: 2,721

Posted By kazamzaa

My English is bad, so I'm not sure what you mean...

My English is bad, so I'm not sure what you mean by "crisp". But if it is like corn flakes "crisp", then I can't help you. Maybe there is no crisp setup available with gut/poly. Alu Rough could be....

Forum: Strings

04-27-2013, 12:55 AM

Replies: 48

First time with natural gut

Views: 2,721

Posted By kazamzaa

Whoa! What? You have elbow issues? Icing it? Man...

Whoa! What? You have elbow issues? Icing it? Man you should have done this switch earlier. But better now than never.
Anyway... the things you liked about this setup will get better as it ages. If...

Forum: Strings

04-26-2013, 11:27 AM

Replies: 75

Does Natural gut "expire"?

Views: 2,545

Posted By kazamzaa

Yes of course. But could someone please tell me...

Yes of course. But could someone please tell me that if I do a natural gut hybrid with this awesome string should the poly be in the mains or the crosses? And also what tension?
By the way.. I hit...

Forum: Strings

04-26-2013, 05:50 AM

Replies: 4

Poll: Luxilon Alu Power vs Babolat Vs Touch

Views: 314

Posted By kazamzaa

You are comparing apples vs oranges. They are...

You are comparing apples vs oranges. They are different types of strings. The other is poly and the ladder is natural gut.
As an answer to your question:
Power: vs touch
Control:
1. Control from...

Forum: Strings

04-26-2013, 05:37 AM

Replies: 75

Does Natural gut "expire"?

Views: 2,545

Posted By kazamzaa

True! I use it at 22.3 lbs and I hit around the...

True! I use it at 22.3 lbs and I hit around the post every shot! It's not just the side spin. The topspin shots bounce right out of sight. Backspins bounce back at me with a speed of at least 120...

Forum: Strings

04-25-2013, 10:24 AM

Replies: 20

Poll: Hybrid vs Full Bed

Views: 1,221

Posted By kazamzaa

I belive gut / poly is the best in everything. I...

I belive gut / poly is the best in everything. I think I have found my perfect setup with pk ki5 315 and tonic ballfeel / MSV CoFocus 17 at 57 / 53.
Probably will try small changes in the gauge and...

Forum: Racquets

04-22-2013, 01:09 PM

Replies: 44

APD and tennis elbow issues

Views: 1,723

Posted By kazamzaa

Maybe you just have a mild case of TE or...

Maybe you just have a mild case of TE or something. Maybe it is possible for you to pull it off just using only fresh polys.
But understanding what kind of racquets you like (pd & apd) I would say...

Forum: Racquets

04-22-2013, 10:57 AM

Replies: 44

APD and tennis elbow issues

Views: 1,723

Posted By kazamzaa

I have to second that. Apdgt & poly -> TE. Played...

I have to second that. Apdgt & poly -> TE. Played with many different racquets. Finally found home at Pro Kennex ki5 315 & Tonic ballfeel / CoFocus 17 at 57/53.

The thing was that I tried to find...

Forum: Strings

04-11-2013, 11:45 AM

Replies: 8

Wilson's champion choice

Views: 481

Posted By kazamzaa

I really recommend to use gut in the mains. And...

I really recommend to use gut in the mains. And also strongly suggest you to use almost any other poly than the alu rough in the cc set. It is by far the worst poly cross for hybrids if you plan to...

Forum: Strings

04-10-2013, 09:05 PM

Replies: 15

Gut hybrid or 100% gut? Can you tell the difference?

Views: 882

Posted By kazamzaa

My opinion is that full bed nat gut is better for...

My opinion is that full bed nat gut is better for more traditional (more flat) strokes. If you hit with an extreme grip and spin gut/poly hybrid last longer and feel better.

Then there is of course...

Forum: Strings

04-10-2013, 03:52 AM

Replies: 48

First time with natural gut

Views: 2,721

Posted By kazamzaa

Both the full bed and the hybrid are great, but...

Both the full bed and the hybrid are great, but different. So my advice is to try both.
LONGEVITY:
Full bed of gut won't be suffering from tension loss.
Hybrid won't suffer that bad from string to...

Forum: Racquets

04-07-2013, 12:37 PM

Replies: 96

@@@@@----------The OFFICIAL Pro Kennex Ki5 Support and Discussion Thread--------@@@@@

Views: 10,713

Posted By kazamzaa

I have used my ki5 315 for over two months now....

I have used my ki5 315 for over two months now. No mods yet other than an overgrip.
The Champions Choice at 58/54 lbs turned out to be very good for only 6 hours. Then it turned dead, harsh and...

Forum: Strings

04-07-2013, 04:51 AM

Replies: 6

Bio 200 String Recommendation

Views: 286

Posted By kazamzaa

I also used signum pro tornado 17 at 54 lbs in...

I also used signum pro tornado 17 at 54 lbs in it. It was alright. Nothing unusual. But the gut/poly hybrid just lasts three times longer than full poly.
In January I changed to PK Ki5 315, because...

Forum: Strings

04-07-2013, 04:36 AM

Replies: 6

Bio 200 String Recommendation

Views: 286

Posted By kazamzaa

I used it for six months in 2012. I used syn gut,...

I used it for six months in 2012. I used syn gut, full gut and a gut/poly hybrid.
Absolutely the best performance in all areas was gut/poly.
Babolat vs touch 16 black / focus hex 1.18 mm at 25/23 kg...

Forum: Strings

04-03-2013, 12:34 PM

Replies: 28

Gut/4G thoughts?

Views: 2,088

Posted By kazamzaa

The champions choice has the shortest playability...

The champions choice has the shortest playability of all gut/poly hybrids I've tried. It plays very very nice for 5-8 hours. Then it becomes harsh and unplayable.

Forum: Strings

04-03-2013, 12:26 PM

Replies: 24

Soft Co-Polys?

Views: 1,018

Posted By kazamzaa

There was an informative post in the low tension...

There was an informative post in the low tension thread on the subject that same co-poly string can be the softest at certain tension then not among the softest at a different tension.
Look at post...

Forum: Strings

04-02-2013, 07:38 AM

Replies: 131

Full Syn gut - actually pretty great

Views: 7,228

Posted By kazamzaa

I totally agree that you're much more connected...

I totally agree that you're much more connected to the ball with gut than poly. The same thing with syn gut too. Many guys who always use full poly are crappy with their touch shots and volleys. But...

Forum: Strings

04-02-2013, 06:30 AM

Replies: 13

Luxilon: My odd experience.

Views: 752

Posted By kazamzaa

String it at the low end of your rackets...

String it at the low end of your rackets recommended tension range. That's were most find it best. Let it settle for a day or two before playing. Ask the stringer not to use pre-stretch when...

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