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Forum: For Sale or Trade

07-10-2012, 11:19 AM

Replies: 4

FS/FT Babolat AeroPro Drive Plus Gt Condition 9/10

Views: 696

Posted By cap217

what? You were asking $120 shipped and someone...

what? You were asking $120 shipped and someone offered you $125 shipped and your asking for a better offer?

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

07-03-2012, 07:37 AM

Replies: 13

3 serves - toss/body position?

Views: 1,518

Posted By cap217

I have been looking for something like this...

I have been looking for something like this thread. The pictures teach me a lot.

Can someone show where to make contact and what direction/path for each serve and ball placement?

Forum: Strings

07-03-2012, 07:03 AM

Replies: 25

Bought a String Machine and Now the Fun Starts

Views: 1,533

Posted By cap217

can I hybrid with RIP control? I dont have any...

can I hybrid with RIP control? I dont have any here so I woul dhave to order it.

I do have a lot of Gamma stuff that came with the machine though. I also have Lux Savage Lime.

Forum: Strings

07-03-2012, 05:16 AM

Replies: 25

Bought a String Machine and Now the Fun Starts

Views: 1,533

Posted By cap217

I see the truth in this and need to work on my...

I see the truth in this and need to work on my game and myself to produce spin. I am just hoping there was something to at least help my spin. The PDR 2012 with 17g PHT strings had a lot of spin...

Forum: Strings

07-02-2012, 07:51 PM

Replies: 25

Bought a String Machine and Now the Fun Starts

Views: 1,533

Posted By cap217

My serve goes in about 1/5 at best. Do others...

My serve goes in about 1/5 at best. Do others play me easier? Probably, i dont know but i tell them to play hard and dont hold back.

Again, i am not saying i am great or anything so i dont...

Forum: Strings

07-02-2012, 11:24 AM

Replies: 25

Bought a String Machine and Now the Fun Starts

Views: 1,533

Posted By cap217

I did work at tennis for hours a day when I...

I did work at tennis for hours a day when I started and want working during the winter. I did everything I could to learn. I get obsessive about hobbies.

I had my serve clocked at 129 at the...

Forum: Strings

07-02-2012, 11:22 AM

Replies: 25

Bought a String Machine and Now the Fun Starts

Views: 1,533

Posted By cap217

I made this thread to find out about...

I made this thread to find out about strings...

As for my play, I am very good and started in December. I am not at all saying I beat 4.5+ players at all but I can play a match and not look stupid....

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

07-02-2012, 09:48 AM

Replies: 9

The Serve, what kinds and how to?

Views: 934

Posted By cap217

The Serve, what kinds and how to?

I am "new" to tennis but have a good game. I play matches with 4.5 and 5.0 players at my club and I get beat but I can keep up. My main issue is my serve for now. I cant get 1st serves in very...

Forum: Strings

07-02-2012, 09:43 AM

Replies: 25

Bought a String Machine and Now the Fun Starts

Views: 1,533

Posted By cap217

6 months... I play matches with 4.5 and 5.0s and...

6 months... I play matches with 4.5 and 5.0s and keep up but get beat 2-6 1-6

Forum: Strings

07-02-2012, 07:51 AM

Replies: 25

Bought a String Machine and Now the Fun Starts

Views: 1,533

Posted By cap217

Bought a String Machine and Now the Fun Starts

I have 3 sticks:

Head Youtek Speed MP
Babolat Pure Drive GT
Babolate Pure Drive Roddick 2012

I also have a bunch of string, am new to tennis, and a string machine. Keeping a log here and comments...

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

07-02-2012, 07:40 AM

Replies: 117

How long does it take to string a racquet?

Views: 9,015

Posted By cap217

I would say an hour with a dropweight machine. I...

I would say an hour with a dropweight machine. I have only done 2 so far. What a pain@!!!!!!@

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

06-17-2012, 02:13 PM

Replies: 33

Played a player w/ a lot of spin. What to do?

Views: 1,627

Posted By cap217

This is knd of what i was looking for. Actual...

This is knd of what i was looking for. Actual adjustments based on the fact that everything i hit bqck was a bit more Powerful and went deep by a few feet.

I turned the racket down a little more to...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

06-16-2012, 06:38 PM

Replies: 33

Played a player w/ a lot of spin. What to do?

Views: 1,627

Posted By cap217

What i am asking is the science behind it. When...

What i am asking is the science behind it. When a ball is hit towards me with a lot of top spin it affects how the ball reacts off the raquet.

So do i need ro git with more topspin to equal my...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

06-15-2012, 10:38 AM

Replies: 33

Played a player w/ a lot of spin. What to do?

Views: 1,627

Posted By cap217

Does more spin hurt the opposing player? When a...

Does more spin hurt the opposing player? When a ball has so much top spin, that turns into backspin by nature when you go to hit the ball back.

So do you need more topspin to combat topspin? Make...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

06-15-2012, 07:43 AM

Replies: 33

Played a player w/ a lot of spin. What to do?

Views: 1,627

Posted By cap217

As far as my technique, do I combat spin with...

As far as my technique, do I combat spin with spin? Not as a shot but out of necessity to get it back? I feel like my swing doesnt produce much spin and is flat but bc of his high spin my ball is...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

06-15-2012, 06:29 AM

Replies: 33

Played a player w/ a lot of spin. What to do?

Views: 1,627

Posted By cap217

Played a player w/ a lot of spin. What to do?

I am new to tennis and have not played any matches at all. I am good though (not internet good) and can hit the ball well and play the game and am active on the court. I took some classes and the...

Forum: Racquets

06-15-2012, 06:24 AM

Replies: 4

2011 Pure Drive mod to make it like 2012 PDR

Views: 587

Posted By cap217

I am not sure what is good or not. If you are...

I am not sure what is good or not. If you are saying that what I want to do is almost impossible then I will take your word for it.

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

06-15-2012, 06:23 AM

Replies: 18

Gamma II 200 Stringing Machine Tutorial

Views: 1,516

Posted By cap217

I used my prog 200 for the first time yesterday. ...

I used my prog 200 for the first time yesterday. I watched the wrong videos so to get started I was confused. That took about 20 min to figure out how to keep the tension for the first strings (I...

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

06-15-2012, 06:20 AM

Replies: 40

Klippermate vs Gamma X2/Prog 200

Views: 3,784

Posted By cap217

I am new here but there are LOTS of threads on...

I am new here but there are LOTS of threads on this exact Q. I went with the PROG 2 (new x2) and used it for the 1st time yesterday and its easy to use for me.

Forum: Racquets

06-14-2012, 01:25 PM

Replies: 4

2011 Pure Drive mod to make it like 2012 PDR

Views: 587

Posted By cap217

2011 Pure Drive mod to make it like 2012 PDR

The PDGT and the new PD Roddick are close in specs but the

Name Babolat Pure Drive GT vs Babolat Pure Drive Roddick 2012

Weight: 11.20oz / 318g 11.90oz / 337g
Balance...

Forum: For Sale or Trade

06-14-2012, 10:03 AM

Replies: 1

FS: Babolat Pure Drive GT RED Anniversary Edition

Views: 467

Posted By cap217

bump for this racquet

bump for this racquet

Forum: For Sale or Trade

06-12-2012, 10:25 AM

Replies: 1

FS: Babolat Pure Drive GT RED Anniversary Edition

Views: 467

Posted By cap217

FS: Babolat Pure Drive GT RED Anniversary Edition

I have a great 4 5/8 Babolat PDGT Red Anniversary Edition racquet. It is in 8.5/10 condition and currently has RPM Blast 17g strings on it. It has a soft white Babolat grip as well. Its in great...

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

06-04-2012, 06:32 AM

Replies: 20

The AeroStorm Project

Views: 1,344

Posted By cap217

In the video for stringing the mains... Is the...

In the video for stringing the mains...

Is the clamp used to hold the tensions against the frame?

And

Every time I string through a hole and then ratchet the tension, I need to clamp until I get...

Forum: Racquets

06-04-2012, 06:28 AM

Replies: 10

2011 PD vs 2012 PDR (just got one)

Views: 1,480

Posted By cap217

what can I do to make my 2011 pure drive gt more...

what can I do to make my 2011 pure drive gt more like my 2012 pd roddick?

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

05-25-2012, 07:11 AM

Replies: 20

The AeroStorm Project

Views: 1,344

Posted By cap217

Also, does it have to be 2 piece or can it be 1...

Also, does it have to be 2 piece or can it be 1 piece? What is "better" or easier? I assume 2 piece is easier.

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