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Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 05-20-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 23
Stringing log from 2013 BMW Open
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Posted By rolliges
Pros and very good players string lower for...

Pros and very good players string lower for greater dwell time. It's the same reason for using more flexible frames.

Arm safety is another issue. Plus, poly and poly hybrids just plays better at...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 05-20-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1
Munich ATP stringing specs
Views: 654
Posted By rolliges
Sorry just saw that there is already a similar...

Sorry just saw that there is already a similar thread.
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 05-20-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 1
Munich ATP stringing specs
Views: 654
Posted By rolliges
Munich ATP stringing specs

Stringing specs from TennisAlternative.com:

http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt159/miss_nathii/florian/Playersstringing_zpsa82ac11e.jpg
Forum: Racquets 04-12-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 25
Using demanding rackets (PS 85) for long-term training: My positive experiences
Views: 1,022
Posted By rolliges
Just picked up two Head Prestige Mids because I...

Just picked up two Head Prestige Mids because I want a racquet that rewards good technique rather than a racquet that rewards and reinforces so-so or poor technique.
Forum: Strings 04-03-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Recommended tension for cross string in hybrid setup (Volkl Cyclone M, Gosen OGSM C)
Views: 405
Posted By rolliges
Try about 10% higher on crosses. So around 44#....

Try about 10% higher on crosses. So around 44#.

This allow the strings to move on impact. Poly at 40# sounds good. I use a similar set up.

Really though, just play with the possibilities until...
Forum: Health & Fitness 03-18-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 47
Tennis Elbow
Views: 3,515
Posted By rolliges
Stop playing. Cut out the poly. Forget ice and...

Stop playing.
Cut out the poly.
Forget ice and NSAIDS.
NO cortisone shots.
There is NO inflammation process.
Red then green flexbar therapy religiously.
After a few months...if better
String with...
Forum: Racquets 03-15-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 30
Leather today good enough to play bare?
Views: 1,697
Posted By rolliges
TW leather grips are very good. Applied some...

TW leather grips are very good. Applied some Obenaufs Heavy Duty Leather Preservative today; darkens the leather nicely and very tacky.
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 03-05-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 80
Lendl's eight knot hybrid string job
Views: 5,044
Posted By rolliges
With one starting clamp it is a puzzle; with two...

With one starting clamp it is a puzzle; with two you just have to think a bit. Just jump in and string.

I ran my second string, in each direction, next to the "center square" so I could just follow...
Forum: Racquets 03-04-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 17
Choice for my elbow
Views: 1,007
Posted By rolliges
Stiff racquets are bad for arms. Light racquets...

Stiff racquets are bad for arms.
Light racquets are bad for arms.
Therefore:
Get a heavy and flexible racquet;
String it with gut.

Let your arm heal: rest & Flexbar therapy.
Be patient....
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 03-04-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 70
Ivan Lendl 8 knot-string
Views: 12,487
Posted By rolliges
Sliding, slippery strings are a key factor in...

Sliding, slippery strings are a key factor in increasing spin. Since the Steam S is a "spin" racquet, if you bought it for that reason, why would you want to reduce the spin potential by tightening...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 02-25-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 155
My Observations and Conversations at an ATP 250
Views: 17,891
Posted By rolliges
Not Moya nor his racquet!

Not Moya nor his racquet!
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 02-19-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 80
Lendl's eight knot hybrid string job
Views: 5,044
Posted By rolliges
Irvin, I did three bottom crosses instead of...

Irvin,

I did three bottom crosses instead of five because I wanted a bigger "hitting area." And it just looks better to me. I could go four bottoms, but five would seem to limit the hitting...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 02-18-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 80
Lendl's eight knot hybrid string job
Views: 5,044
Posted By rolliges
Just finished this experiment on one of my son's...

Just finished this experiment on one of my son's racquets.

http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o763/olliges/lendl_stringjob_zps64089c79.jpg

Came out nice. Only used/had one starting clamp. Two...
Forum: Racquets 02-15-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 10
27.5 inch racquets....how does it change your game
Views: 869
Posted By rolliges
Don't play with one but: Pro: longer lever=more...

Don't play with one but:
Pro: longer lever=more power/higher swing weight
Con: bad for your arm if you are prone to that.
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 02-15-2013, 06:26 AM
Replies: 28
Dropped in on Drakulie today
Views: 2,802
Posted By rolliges
Hey drakulie, Are you stringing for the Delray...

Hey drakulie,

Are you stringing for the Delray ATP/Masters?
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 02-12-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 80
Lendl's eight knot hybrid string job
Views: 5,044
Posted By rolliges
This pattern looks more "right" on the Bosworth...

This pattern looks more "right" on the Bosworth frames.

I'm curious about the purpose and tensions. I can only guess that on Lendl's racquet the black poly is at a lower tension and the outer...
Forum: Racquets 02-12-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 305
The Official Lead Tape Placement+Racket Customization Thread
Views: 93,317
Posted By rolliges
If you like how they play but just want them more...

If you like how they play but just want them more equal, then A should get a little weight at 6 o'clock or in the upper throat and B a little weight at 12 o'clock.
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 02-05-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 16
Racquet Weights
Views: 2,258
Posted By rolliges
Strung swingweight is more revealing. The...

Strung swingweight is more revealing.

The figures are out there but does anyone (stringers) have recent AO numbers?
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 02-05-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 12
Christian Garin wins ATP match at 16
Views: 1,568
Posted By rolliges
Garin is very good. We'll see more of him in the...

Garin is very good. We'll see more of him in the future.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 02-05-2013, 09:17 AM
Replies: 56
The sad downfall of swedish tennis
Views: 4,319
Posted By rolliges
The-Chump: What an idiot! As for Zlatan AND if...

The-Chump: What an idiot!

As for Zlatan AND if you have a sense of humor (and understand Swedish), then Google (youtube) "zlatan" and "tennis"

For you political junkies: Sweden is now a model for...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 02-04-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 56
The sad downfall of swedish tennis
Views: 4,319
Posted By rolliges
Forgot to mention Gustav Hanson and Rebecca...

Forgot to mention Gustav Hanson and Rebecca Peterson. Both should do well in future professional tournaments.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 02-04-2013, 01:36 PM
Replies: 56
The sad downfall of swedish tennis
Views: 4,319
Posted By rolliges
Just wait a few years. Elias Yemer, 16,...

Just wait a few years.

Elias Yemer, 16, finalist in 2012 Orange Bowl 18s and semi-finalist in 2012 Eddie Herr 18s. Recently ranked 10 in ITF!

His younger brother Mikael is just as talented....
Forum: Other Equipment 02-01-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 56
Babolat Tungsten Tape
Views: 6,388
Posted By rolliges
Lead causes hair loss! :shock:

Lead causes hair loss! :shock:
Forum: Other Equipment 02-01-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Tennis Strategy Board
Views: 741
Posted By rolliges
very nice box corbind! Can you share the Excel...

very nice box corbind!

Can you share the Excel file and what size Plano box this is?

Thanks.
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 02-01-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Best way to measure string length to minimise wastage
Views: 639
Posted By rolliges
Measure to manufacturer's specified lengths and...

Measure to manufacturer's specified lengths and use a starting clamp/bridge when the need arises.
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