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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 11-16-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 26
Video of ball machine hitting 11-15-12
Views: 1,753
Posted By mattymatt
I think you need to work on balance and loosening...

I think you need to work on balance and loosening your grip pressure.
Forum: Other Equipment 11-09-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Silent Partner 5 Star Service
Views: 1,066
Posted By mattymatt
I agree that SP has the best service. I...

I agree that SP has the best service. I purchased SP Lite demo model couple weeks ago and noticed a loose fit in the charger jack. One email with couple pictures later, SP sent me a new circuit...
Forum: Racquets 04-15-2011, 06:58 AM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
If you don't like poly, try tecnifibre x-1 bi...

If you don't like poly, try tecnifibre x-1 bi phase. It has VERY crisp feel and lots of power. It is highly rated in user testing.
Forum: Racquets 04-12-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
Yes, I also noticed the cross string pattern is...

Yes, I also noticed the cross string pattern is much more open at the top 1/3 of the string bed compared to any other racket I used.
Forum: Racquets 03-30-2011, 07:55 AM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
TW's Leather Grip 22mm x 1300mm x 1.5mm will give...

TW's Leather Grip 22mm x 1300mm x 1.5mm will give you about the same thickness as London's stock grip.
Forum: Racquets 03-29-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
Leather grip serves two purposes. It adds static...

Leather grip serves two purposes. It adds static weight and sharpens the bevel edges. If you don't like the feel of the leather, you can wrap an over-grip.
Forum: Racquets 03-29-2011, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
I replaced the stock grip with leather, then...

I replaced the stock grip with leather, then added about 2 inches of lead tape at 3 and 9. I didn't measure the weight of the lead. The leads were added to keep the original balance point. It is...
Forum: Racquets 03-25-2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
For a while I kept one London in the stock form...

For a while I kept one London in the stock form and the second one with added weight. I think this is all about personal preference. The weighted one has more plow through and feels more solid at...
Forum: Racquets 03-23-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
That makes a lot of sense. One should not just...

That makes a lot of sense. One should not just drop the tension of the cross before considering the string types of the main and cross. I have two londons with WS turbo twist (poly) Main and Gosen...
Forum: Racquets 03-21-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
Just for my reference, 21/19kg is equivalent of...

Just for my reference, 21/19kg is equivalent of 46/41 lbs. I must say that is very low. London is already a powerful racket. I would not go any lower than 51 lbs main. At 5.0, you are definitely...
Forum: Racquets 03-15-2011, 07:36 AM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
Jack, Can you post the link to the review video...

Jack, Can you post the link to the review video of the 200L?
Forum: Racquets 03-08-2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
I have a low budget string machine. I recommend...

I have a low budget string machine. I recommend all serious players to string their own rackets. It will save you time (unless you live close by the stringer.) It probably won't save you money...
Forum: Racquets 03-04-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
It's been 4 weeks since I switched to leather...

It's been 4 weeks since I switched to leather grip and added lead weight. I am really liking my racket every time I am on the court.
My true grip size is 4 1/2 (the length from the tip of my ring...
Forum: Racquets 02-17-2011, 06:24 AM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
It is really easy. Get a ruler or any object...

It is really easy. Get a ruler or any object with a straight edge. Now try to balance the frame on the edge of the ruler. This will tell you the balance point of your frame. It will be somewhere...
Forum: Racquets 02-16-2011, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
London is a very special racket for me also. I...

London is a very special racket for me also. I think I know how you felt. I just played a tournament and found myself a full of confident to go for the lines. Never had so many 2HBH down the line...
Forum: Racquets 02-16-2011, 06:41 AM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
About 2 inches on both side. Basically I marked...

About 2 inches on both side. Basically I marked the original balance point before replacing the grip. After the leather grip was placed, I cut a piece of lead tape and adjusted its length until the...
Forum: Racquets 02-16-2011, 06:39 AM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
About 2 inches on both side. Basically I marked...

About 2 inches on both side. Basically I marked the original balance point before replacing the grip. After the leather grip was placed, I cut a piece of lead tape and adjusted its length until the...
Forum: Racquets 02-15-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
So I tried my modified London in a club...

So I tried my modified London in a club tournament last week. I am very pleased with the racket. I played in 4.0 group. One of my opponent was very impressed with my consistency. My racket has...
Forum: Racquets 02-10-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
Purchased second London this week and strung with...

Purchased second London this week and strung with 57 main poly and 55 syn cross (WS turbo t 17l/gosen syn 17). I modified my first London by replacing the grip with TW's 15mm leather and added lead...
Forum: Racquets 02-01-2011, 06:41 AM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
Ok, this is my second post on my new London. I...

Ok, this is my second post on my new London. I am really loving this racket. My string bed is WC turbo twist 17L/Gosen Syth 17 58/58. It felt little bit under powered during the first trial of the...
Forum: Racquets 01-26-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 1,361
Boris Becker (BB) London Club
Views: 83,704
Posted By mattymatt
I am a new BB London user (just played 2 hrs),...

I am a new BB London user (just played 2 hrs), and here is my feedback. Little bit about my tennis background... I am still fairly new to the game at age 41. Play about 3 times/week. Currently...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-13-2010, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Abbreviated Service Motion
Views: 1,508
Posted By mattymatt
I switched to abbreviated serving motion this...

I switched to abbreviated serving motion this season and it really improved my serves in all aspects. (pace, spin and accuracy) I did not plan to change my serve. One day during a practice, I...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 03-15-2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 87
Sharapova's dress
Views: 9,487
Posted By mattymatt
She really can't make anything look bad. She...

She really can't make anything look bad. She will have to try hard.
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