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Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

Yesterday, 04:24 PM

Replies: 34

Poll: Mariana Alves, paid off

Views: 5,615

Posted By darkhorse

So why would the WTA want to screw over one of...

So why would the WTA want to screw over one of their most popular players in one of the biggest tournaments again?

And if you wonder how bad officials can keep their jobs, just take a look at Angel...

Forum: Shoes and Apparel

05-20-2013, 06:50 PM

Replies: 2,919

Lucky me! Nice find.....

Views: 613,507

Posted By darkhorse

Weird, I was just at Marshall's today and they...

Weird, I was just at Marshall's today and they had a ton of Head gear (shorts and shirts). I picked up four pairs of shorts for $13-15, I didn't pick up a shirt because I didn't like any of them, but...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

05-17-2013, 08:01 AM

Replies: 3

Tennis scene in Iowa (specifically Des Moines)?

Views: 828

Posted By darkhorse

I'm gonna try and revive this thread, as I'm...

I'm gonna try and revive this thread, as I'm trying to find some tennis this summer. Apparently there isn't a Tri-level team in the area for men. I plan on playing in the two summer tournaments...

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

05-16-2013, 02:53 PM

Replies: 87

Poll: Worst Umpire

Views: 4,802

Posted By darkhorse

I dunno if he's the worst umpire but whoever the...

I dunno if he's the worst umpire but whoever the umpire was in the Troicki match sure is getting a lot of play today, made Sportscenter and everything. Did look like Troicki was right, though.

Forum: Racquets

05-11-2013, 08:45 AM

Replies: 2

What are people's experiences with switching from the old Instinct mold to the new?

Views: 169

Posted By darkhorse

What are people's experiences with switching from the old Instinct mold to the new?

I recently decided to get back into tennis this summer after about a 2 year layoff, and I had been using the Microgel Instinct for some time before that (actually started with the Flexpoint Instinct...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

05-08-2013, 04:57 PM

Replies: 11

USTA renewal. Are there any promo codes active now?

Views: 5,323

Posted By darkhorse

I tried this yesterday and it still worked. I...

I tried this yesterday and it still worked. I doubt I'll get the shirt, though, every time USTA promised a free gift to me I've never received it

Forum: Strings

06-07-2010, 06:13 PM

Replies: 0

MSV Focus Hex v. LUX ALU Rough v. PHT

Views: 273

Posted By darkhorse

MSV Focus Hex v. LUX ALU Rough v. PHT

It's time for me to finally restring my stick (Microgel Instinct) after more than a year. I was using a hybrid of ALU Rough in the mains at 53 lbs and PSG w/ Duraflex in the crosses at 55 lbs and I...

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

06-04-2010, 04:21 PM

Replies: 11

Just realized that on clay you get infinite number of challenges

Views: 739

Posted By darkhorse

I'm not sure I agree that it's more accurate,...

I'm not sure I agree that it's more accurate, because that's impossible to know. Several times Hawkeye's calls and the calls made by the chair after he or she has checked the mark haven't matched up,...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

06-01-2010, 08:21 AM

Replies: 60

Do you consider this poor sportsmanship?

Views: 3,829

Posted By darkhorse

Drop shots are fine, as they'll likely hit them...

Drop shots are fine, as they'll likely hit them against you.

Underhand serves, however, are bush league at any adult level.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

05-23-2010, 07:16 AM

Replies: 35

How sure must you be?

Views: 1,358

Posted By darkhorse

My personal rule is that if I don't immediately...

My personal rule is that if I don't immediately call it out, it's in. If I have to stand there and think about for more than a split second, then I can't call the ball out.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

04-21-2010, 06:39 PM

Replies: 86

So anyone entering the US Open qualis?

Views: 6,521

Posted By darkhorse

I thought about trying the ******* regional but...

I thought about trying the ******* regional but the entry fee is way too much. I just thought it would be cool to play at the site of the Cinci masters but I can't justify paying that much just to...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

03-23-2010, 07:03 AM

Replies: 25

Would you try to tactically thow off your opponent?

Views: 1,304

Posted By darkhorse

I'm the kind of player who has to worry about my...

I'm the kind of player who has to worry about my own game first and foremost. If something I'm doing isn't working, I may change tactics (maybe coming to net more/less, short returns, etc), but it's...

Forum: Shoes and Apparel

03-19-2010, 03:17 PM

Replies: 69

Barricade VI's..?

Views: 14,367

Posted By darkhorse

Really like the black, but $125 is a little too...

Really like the black, but $125 is a little too steep. Hopefully the V goes on sale.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

03-19-2010, 02:53 PM

Replies: 3

Tennis scene in Iowa (specifically Des Moines)?

Views: 828

Posted By darkhorse

Tennis scene in Iowa (specifically Des Moines)?

I'm most likely going to be moving to Des Moines this fall for law school, and I'm wondering what kind of tennis is played in the area. I saw a website for the Greater Des Moines Tennis Association,...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

02-21-2010, 01:03 PM

Replies: 102

Western Michigan tennis

Views: 4,641

Posted By darkhorse

Oh I would never make that claim, I lost mainly...

Oh I would never make that claim, I lost mainly because his serve gave me a lot of trouble and mine really went away, and I just made a ton of errors later on in the match. So I guess his biggest...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

02-21-2010, 09:57 AM

Replies: 102

Western Michigan tennis

Views: 4,641

Posted By darkhorse

Yeah, in retrospect I should have done that, and...

Yeah, in retrospect I should have done that, and after that I didn't engage in any conversation. And I'm not sure what he was getting at when he asked me if I played in high school because, at least...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

02-21-2010, 08:49 AM

Replies: 102

Western Michigan tennis

Views: 4,641

Posted By darkhorse

Let's see, he did squeak his shoes once when I...

Let's see, he did squeak his shoes once when I was going for a sitter, during the middle of the game he asked me if I played high school, then told me I shouldn't have been rated at 3.0 (literally...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

02-21-2010, 04:04 AM

Replies: 102

Western Michigan tennis

Views: 4,641

Posted By darkhorse

Actually it did not go so well, I lost 5-7 3-4...

Actually it did not go so well, I lost 5-7 3-4 (timed match). I was up 4-1 in the first and should have easily won that set at least, but I started missing shots that I had been making before, and...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

02-07-2010, 05:27 AM

Replies: 253

Something Needs To Be Done About The Footfault Rule

Views: 8,119

Posted By darkhorse

I haven't read the whole topic, but I...

I haven't read the whole topic, but I whole-heartedly agree. I was watching my 3.0 team's match after I finished, and at #1 dubs, and at least one player from each team was blatantly foot-faulting,...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

02-07-2010, 05:19 AM

Replies: 102

Western Michigan tennis

Views: 4,641

Posted By darkhorse

I was just curious if this topic was still up,...

I was just curious if this topic was still up, but I'm gonna play my last match for Ramblewood in two weeks at MVP Holland. I got moved up as part of that reorganization of the ratings and I'm also...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

02-07-2010, 05:12 AM

Replies: 7

What will it take to get me bumped up?

Views: 778

Posted By darkhorse

My situation at 3.0 (self rate) went like...

My situation at 3.0 (self rate) went like this:

I won probably .750 of my matches, however some went to a third set tiebreaker, and few were blowouts. I played mostly doubles initially, but later on...

Forum: College Tennis Talk

10-18-2009, 03:43 AM

Replies: 15

Need some Michigan Colleges for tennis

Views: 2,401

Posted By darkhorse

Maybe Hope College in Holland or Calvin College...

Maybe Hope College in Holland or Calvin College in Grand Rapids, I don't know if Hope has a team but I'm pretty sure Calvin does.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

10-08-2009, 06:49 AM

Replies: 84

Post Your Career League Record

Views: 3,191

Posted By darkhorse

My league does early start so when I say "2009",...

My league does early start so when I say "2009", I really mean Oct. 2008-about June/Aug 2009. All matches were played at the 3.0 level

2008
Doubles: 7-2
Singles: 1-0

2009
Doubles: 3-2
Singles: 4-1

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

09-28-2009, 07:03 PM

Replies: 4

If your team doesn't have enough players by season's start, do you get a refund?

Views: 440

Posted By darkhorse

It's a moot point now, our match got pushed back...

It's a moot point now, our match got pushed back and we have enough guys signed up.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

09-27-2009, 03:48 AM

Replies: 4

If your team doesn't have enough players by season's start, do you get a refund?

Views: 440

Posted By darkhorse

Uhhh, thanks? I'll have to admit that I don't...

Uhhh, thanks? I'll have to admit that I don't quite follow your logic. We found out who got moved up maybe two or three weeks ago, so we haven't had a lot of time to find new people. I wouldn't...

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