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Forum: Racquets 06-21-2011, 02:09 PM
Replies: 34
lead tape-worth it?
Views: 3,452
Posted By UncleRico.
Is there any way to remove weight from a racket...

Is there any way to remove weight from a racket if you've got a pair, but you like the feel of the slightly lighter one?
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-21-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 18
Getting Moved Side To Side
Views: 622
Posted By UncleRico.
To add to that, if you can move into the court...

To add to that, if you can move into the court slightly to cut off the ball earlier, it'll shorten the amount of side to side running you'll be doing.

This also requires much better footwork, but at...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-21-2011, 01:59 PM
Replies: 62
How to 'punch' volleys
Views: 4,273
Posted By UncleRico.
Double quoted. Firming up the wrist at contact...

Double quoted.

Firming up the wrist at contact is the simplest most effective way to improve your volleying. As you're not getting a full backswing from a groundstroke, and the ball is theoretically...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-21-2011, 01:55 PM
Replies: 29
Is this the Australian twist serve?
Views: 2,762
Posted By UncleRico.
This is completely ignoring the fact that if...

This is completely ignoring the fact that if someone were to have two completely different slice serves that looked the same, you'd either get jammed into oblivion or miss altogether.

Not feasible,...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-01-2010, 11:02 AM
Replies: 264
Now will people finally STOP claiming that Nadal would have beaten Fed at the USOpen?
Views: 8,044
Posted By UncleRico.
Lol, respect for the photos. I was being...

Lol, respect for the photos.

I was being sarcastic, you've clearly been on the courts, and BP is just making the claim that they are fast to provide him some sparkly confirmation bias to maintain...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-01-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 29
What's with all these Rafa and Roger bashing threads?
Views: 1,013
Posted By UncleRico.
Rafederer is boring. Let's see more Djokurray.

Rafederer is boring.

Let's see more Djokurray.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-01-2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 264
Now will people finally STOP claiming that Nadal would have beaten Fed at the USOpen?
Views: 8,044
Posted By UncleRico.
How dare you question BP? Claiming his...

How dare you question BP? Claiming his assumptions about such matters are not correct?

Also, I wanted to note that BP said he could make 45K in one day, yet is here sending a flurry of garbage posts...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 11-29-2010, 09:52 PM
Replies: 264
Now will people finally STOP claiming that Nadal would have beaten Fed at the USOpen?
Views: 8,044
Posted By UncleRico.
Nadal won the 2010 US Open. Federer won the year...

Nadal won the 2010 US Open.

Federer won the year end championships.

These are the only two facts.

Extrapolating these results from a different surface, conditions, location, player conditions,...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 11-16-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 28
My serve (video)
Views: 2,242
Posted By UncleRico.
Learn to hold onto your tennis balls. jk, you've...

Learn to hold onto your tennis balls.

jk, you've got a real solid serve. Maybe stretch your trophy position out a bit, but your mechanics are great to start.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 11-16-2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 12
Forehand High Elbow Takeback In Backswing Is It Fundamentally Wrong?
Views: 1,719
Posted By UncleRico.
The best thing to do with watching pros is not to...

The best thing to do with watching pros is not to see what they do differently, but what they do in common.

Good early takeback, incorporating coil to get your core loaded to explode into the...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 11-16-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
How to I place my forehand better?
Views: 419
Posted By UncleRico.
Close up your stance more, hitting inside out is...

Close up your stance more, hitting inside out is not an easy task and you really have to line it up. If your stance is too open, it makes it quite difficult to place and control.

The reason pros can...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 11-16-2010, 12:00 PM
Replies: 12
The Safin Project (video included)
Views: 1,244
Posted By UncleRico.
Try getting at the ball a bit in front of your...

Try getting at the ball a bit in front of your body, where the racket speed should be higher, given your compact stroke. Not too much or you'll completely lose the racket head acceleration, which is...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 11-02-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 83
2hbh clearly superior to 1hbh?
Views: 3,568
Posted By UncleRico.
Federer could have been using a 2hbh and still...

Federer could have been using a 2hbh and still dominate the tour like he did in his prime. And Nadal had his forehand changed to his non-dominant hand, and we all know how that ended up.

Using pros...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 08-25-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 174
Borg - Tier 1 player without US Open. Why not Nadal?
Views: 6,531
Posted By UncleRico.
I just want to say, that picture of Borg and...

I just want to say, that picture of Borg and Connors on the first page is badass. Both with their sharp Wimby kits on and getting ready to rumble.
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 08-19-2010, 04:00 PM
Replies: 12
who was the last person to win a slam with a hat?
Views: 1,282
Posted By UncleRico.
Hewitt? Just a guess.

Hewitt? Just a guess.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 08-15-2010, 05:17 PM
Replies: 99
"Cincinnati courts faster than Toronto" -Cahill??
Views: 4,698
Posted By UncleRico.
Also, in terms of the acing rate, Wimbledon is on...

Also, in terms of the acing rate, Wimbledon is on grass, which isn't so consistent for footing. On the USOpen HC, you can grip into it more to lunge at those balls which would usually just be...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 08-09-2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 108
Re-build My Forehand
Views: 6,220
Posted By UncleRico.
I noticed you play at Hillcrest, which is my...

I noticed you play at Hillcrest, which is my club.

CL's a good coach, keep in mind what he says and practice practice practice.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-10-2010, 01:14 PM
Replies: 37
Weakest grass era ever, without a doubt
Views: 1,807
Posted By UncleRico.
Which coupled with the lack of playtime on the...

Which coupled with the lack of playtime on the stuff makes for players who barely get any practice on it.

It's almost a gimmick season, arriving at Wimbledon for the big show, when more or less the...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-02-2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 80
Sampras Serve Vs Soderling's
Views: 3,197
Posted By UncleRico.
I like this post a lot. Straight, to the point,...

I like this post a lot.

Straight, to the point, and factually correct.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-01-2010, 11:03 AM
Replies: 40
Sadly, i erased Federer from semis of Roland Garros
Views: 2,294
Posted By UncleRico.
It's like a crow buffet all up in this thread.

It's like a crow buffet all up in this thread.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-31-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 955
Would Stosur be nearly as good without all the technology?
Views: 40,766
Posted By UncleRico.
I feel like BP wouldn't be unnaturally posting so...

I feel like BP wouldn't be unnaturally posting so much without the technology he's using. He should be given a typewriter and send that computer of his to the trash can, along with the spaghetti...
Forum: For Sale or Trade 04-11-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
2 HEAD Liquid metal prestiges MP
Views: 700
Posted By UncleRico.
I sent you an email, we'll discuss in...

I sent you an email, we'll discuss in there.

They do look in damn good condition. Did you buy them new?
Forum: For Sale or Trade 04-09-2010, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
2 HEAD Liquid metal prestiges MP
Views: 700
Posted By UncleRico.
What's your email, might I ask?

What's your email, might I ask?
Forum: For Sale or Trade 04-09-2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 9
2 HEAD Liquid metal prestiges MP
Views: 700
Posted By UncleRico.
Hey, Where are you located in Canada? I'm in...

Hey,

Where are you located in Canada? I'm in Toronto, which is pretty central in terms of shipping stuff.

Do you have pictures of the LM MPs? Let me know.

Thanks,
Michael
Forum: Racquets 02-02-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 305
The Official Lead Tape Placement+Racket Customization Thread
Views: 92,862
Posted By UncleRico.
When adding weight 7" above the buttcap, would...

When adding weight 7" above the buttcap, would you lead above the grip and under your overgrip? Or under everything, which seems like such a hassle :???:
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