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Forum: Shoes and Apparel 04-10-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 20
What happened to the sweater vest?
Views: 2,068
Posted By embot
Fred Perry still makes sweater vests. I'm pretty...

Fred Perry still makes sweater vests. I'm pretty sure Tennis Warehouse sells them.
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 03-28-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 138
Babolat Propulse 4 Shoe Playtest
Views: 13,199
Posted By embot
My tennis experience/background: Male, 47 years...

My tennis experience/background: Male, 47 years old, USTA So Cal 4.0 level player (8-3 win-loose record in 2012).

Playing style: All courter in singles, Serve and volley in doubles.

Current...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 02-24-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 138
Babolat Propulse 4 Shoe Playtest
Views: 13,199
Posted By embot
Fun day yesterday at Nellie Gail Ranch. Great...

Fun day yesterday at Nellie Gail Ranch. Great meeting mad dog1, frunk, and samprasbackhand1. Great guys! Wish we could have hit, even for a little bit. Thanks again to Babolat and Tennis Warehouse!
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 02-20-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 20
Advice on Tennis Shorts for Men
Views: 1,064
Posted By embot
Generally speaking, yes, todays tennis fashion...

Generally speaking, yes, todays tennis fashion has a slimmer profile than fashion in the 90's. Some brands like Nike and Adidas seem to have an especially slim profie. Others like Under Armour and...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 02-20-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 138
Babolat Propulse 4 Shoe Playtest
Views: 13,199
Posted By embot
Woohoo! I got selected for playtest 1! Thanks...

Woohoo! I got selected for playtest 1! Thanks TW and Babolat!
Forum: Classic Racquet Talk 12-03-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 34
The Wilson 85s
Views: 3,298
Posted By embot
I believe the Wilson Sting Mid from that era is...

I believe the Wilson Sting Mid from that era is also 85 sq. inches.
Forum: For Sale or Trade 06-07-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 0
For Sale: 2 x Donnay Pro One 2012 version
Views: 244
Posted By embot
For Sale: 2 x Donnay Pro One 2012 version

For sale 2x Donnay Pro One. Both 4 3/8 (3) grip size. Grips have been replaced with Volkl leather grips. Both are strung with Technifibre NRG2. One is in 8.5/10 condition the other is in 9/10...
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 02-01-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 78
Lew Hoad-greatest imperfect player ever
Views: 6,023
Posted By embot
Hahaha! You have to love Abe Segal, and for that...

Hahaha! You have to love Abe Segal, and for that matter most of the players described in his book/s. Mr. Forbes makes it seem that they were just a bunch of odd, but very "colorful" characters,...
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 01-31-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 78
Lew Hoad-greatest imperfect player ever
Views: 6,023
Posted By embot
I've never seen Hoad play, and only saw Laver on...

I've never seen Hoad play, and only saw Laver on TV. Growing up, I was a fan of Laver too. You'll get no arguments from me about Laver's power nor his athletic abilities. I'm just quoting Gordon...
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 01-31-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 78
Lew Hoad-greatest imperfect player ever
Views: 6,023
Posted By embot
He did not exactly say where or how Hoad was more...

He did not exactly say where or how Hoad was more powerful than Laver. Here is what he wrote, and I'm quoting treblings quote, "Rod Laver is a carbon copy of the original Hoad. Only lefthanded and...
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 01-31-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 78
Lew Hoad-greatest imperfect player ever
Views: 6,023
Posted By embot
Love that book too. Really enjoy his stories of...

Love that book too. Really enjoy his stories of that era of tennis, and his humor. "Too Soon to Panic" is next on my reading list. Looking forward to reading that book.
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 01-30-2012, 10:41 PM
Replies: 78
Lew Hoad-greatest imperfect player ever
Views: 6,023
Posted By embot
Gordon Forbes in his book, "A Handful of...

Gordon Forbes in his book, "A Handful of Summers", describe Lew Hoads game as similar to Laver's but with more power.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 10-30-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 111
Backhand volley one or two hands?
Views: 4,635
Posted By embot
Ken Flach, a very accomplished doubles player in...

Ken Flach, a very accomplished doubles player in the '80s, volleys with two hands also.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-20-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 79
Which other tennis players come from a really poor family?
Views: 7,341
Posted By embot
Rostagno was from another kid who grew up in...

Rostagno was from another kid who grew up in Palos Verdes. The Rostagno family is well off. I believe he drove the Volkswagen camper more as a life style choice more than due to economic reasons...
Forum: College Tennis Talk 10-27-2010, 07:21 PM
Replies: 21
One handed backhand on the run
Views: 3,239
Posted By embot
Thats good advice. However if you don't have...

Thats good advice. However if you don't have time to cut off the ball and scrambling parallel to the baseline, turn your right foot a few degrees towards the court (assuming your right handed) when...
Forum: Tennis Travel 10-24-2010, 05:42 PM
Replies: 32
good tennis shops in california....
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Posted By embot
I second this recomendation. Dan's has better,...

I second this recomendation. Dan's has better, more personable, service. Racket Doctor has a better selection of equipment though.
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 10-24-2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 37
Why do pros where two sets of socks?
Views: 7,080
Posted By embot
I grew up playing on clay and wear two pairs of...

I grew up playing on clay and wear two pairs of socks. The inner sock is a thin cotton sock to absorb moisture and the outer sock is my regular sport sock.

Moisture absorption is important for...
Forum: Odds & Ends 11-02-2009, 07:08 AM
Replies: 607
any filipinos here?
Views: 28,264
Posted By embot
And another from SoCal.

And another from SoCal.
Forum: Racquets 10-27-2009, 10:34 AM
Replies: 5
HEAD : Prestige Pro MidPlus vs LM Radical MP
Views: 636
Posted By embot
Totally agree with what NLBwell said. One thing...

Totally agree with what NLBwell said. One thing that no one mentioned is that the LM Radical will have a denser string pattern (18x20) which gives the LM Radical a harsher feel when compared to the...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 10-27-2009, 08:09 AM
Replies: 34
How about some confessions!?
Views: 2,005
Posted By embot
I have to admit. This happened to me once. My...

I have to admit. This happened to me once. My opponent complemented my slice backhand. Event asked me to demonstrate the motion during the change over. True to form, I can't hit another slice...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 10-26-2009, 12:46 PM
Replies: 66
Quick Poll. Home stringers.
Views: 2,907
Posted By embot
I string at home for myself and some friends. My...

I string at home for myself and some friends. My machine is an Ektelon H.
Forum: Wanted 09-11-2009, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Prince Precision Mono 650 (27) - UK
Views: 297
Posted By embot
Forgot. My email is mn26288@yahoo.com

Forgot. My email is mn26288@yahoo.com
Forum: For Sale or Trade 12-15-2008, 08:54 AM
Replies: 12
(2) Dunlop AeroGel 200 L5 for $60 and $85
Views: 823
Posted By embot
I'll buy the racket. Email sent.

I'll buy the racket. Email sent.
Forum: For Sale or Trade 12-15-2008, 08:41 AM
Replies: 12
(2) Dunlop AeroGel 200 L5 for $60 and $85
Views: 823
Posted By embot
I'll take it for $80. I live in the Los Angeles...

I'll take it for $80. I live in the Los Angeles area as well. You can email me at navarrom@metro.net to discuss pickup arrangements.

Thanks.
Mel
Forum: For Sale or Trade 12-15-2008, 08:33 AM
Replies: 12
(2) Dunlop AeroGel 200 L5 for $60 and $85
Views: 823
Posted By embot
I'll buy it for $80. I'm in the Los Angeles area...

I'll buy it for $80. I'm in the Los Angeles area too. You can email me at navarrom@metro.net and we can discuss pickup arrangements.
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