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Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 12-07-2008, 07:42 AM
Replies: 72
Borg Wood Racket - 80 lbs
Views: 5,179
Posted By RB
Jimmy Connors did not use a weak eastern...

Jimmy Connors did not use a weak eastern grip---He used/uses a semi-western grip and hits through the ball flat -predominantly------
Forum: Strings 10-01-2008, 02:22 PM
Replies: 18
Full Gut in a Prestige mid
Views: 942
Posted By RB
Jimmy strung his T-2000 in the 60lb range-BUT-he...

Jimmy strung his T-2000 in the 60lb range-BUT-he did string his Prince Mono on the Senior tour around 37 to 43 lbs-( I talked to his stringer at an event years back)
Forum: Racquets 08-01-2008, 06:22 PM
Replies: 117
Prince Precision Mono
Views: 14,541
Posted By RB
Connors used/uses a SW forehand grip----

Connors used/uses a SW forehand grip----
Forum: Racquets 05-11-2008, 04:54 PM
Replies: 117
Prince Precision Mono
Views: 14,541
Posted By RB
Hey TENNIS GEEK--What grip size are the...

Hey TENNIS GEEK--What grip size are the Experimental Mono's?
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 05-11-2008, 01:47 PM
Replies: 43
*EASTERN FOREHAND* - Can you name the pros?
Views: 3,182
Posted By RB
Connors= semiwestern--take a...

Connors= semiwestern--take a look--
http://bermansports.com/picturepages/jimmyconnors2.htm

this is a high Flat forehand---his arm and hand are behind the racquet----
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 05-09-2008, 01:53 PM
Replies: 55
Say I Decide To Slice . . .
Views: 2,755
Posted By RB
Same here--he hit it hard-flat and usually...

Same here--he hit it hard-flat and usually very-very deep....
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 05-09-2008, 01:48 PM
Replies: 43
*EASTERN FOREHAND* - Can you name the pros?
Views: 3,182
Posted By RB
He used/uses a semi western grip---check the...

He used/uses a semi western grip---check the pics....
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-15-2008, 04:46 AM
Replies: 102
players who use eastern forehand grip
Views: 15,462
Posted By RB
Yep like i said earlier-semi western grip----

Yep like i said earlier-semi western grip----
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-14-2008, 07:22 AM
Replies: 102
players who use eastern forehand grip
Views: 15,462
Posted By RB
http://bermansports.com/images/500-connors02a.jpg ...

http://bermansports.com/images/500-connors02a.jpg

there you go
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-14-2008, 07:08 AM
Replies: 102
players who use eastern forehand grip
Views: 15,462
Posted By RB
Absolutely--ive seen Connors play in...

Absolutely--ive seen Connors play in person---take a look at some pics --he hits his forehand with his hand BEHIND the racquet-----not on top of it---
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-12-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 102
players who use eastern forehand grip
Views: 15,462
Posted By RB
Connors used/uses a semi-western forehand

Connors used/uses a semi-western forehand
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 01-21-2008, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Roddick´s bent racket
Views: 2,318
Posted By RB
Connors was famous for playing on top of the...

Connors was famous for playing on top of the baseline and taking the ball early--also for hitting the ball flat-deep and hard-
These are things that Roddick could improve on ---so why would Connors...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 01-21-2008, 02:27 PM
Replies: 63
Best advice for Andy Roddick
Views: 2,634
Posted By RB
Jimmy Connors was the hardest hitting baseliner...

Jimmy Connors was the hardest hitting baseliner of his time---nobody hit the ball harder than him at the time---He threw himself into just about every shot he hit---so why would you think Connors...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 01-21-2008, 02:18 PM
Replies: 216
Anyone have any pros' racquets?
Views: 54,608
Posted By RB
How about some pics of the Connors...

How about some pics of the Connors t-2000-
especially where he put the lead tape....
Forum: Racquets 09-26-2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 41
Flat hitter
Views: 1,715
Posted By RB
Connors uses the Mono--16 x 21 string patern--I...

Connors uses the Mono--16 x 21 string patern--I would hardly call that open....
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 09-08-2007, 05:35 AM
Replies: 116
Poll: Greatest return of serve ever among men?
Views: 4,638
Posted By RB
Connors never used a wooden racquet in his pro...

Connors never used a wooden racquet in his pro career---GeeZ!!!
Forum: Racquets 08-31-2007, 04:14 AM
Replies: 62
I will never buy a "Power" racquet again!!
Views: 3,401
Posted By RB
Exactly. Connors had a low powered racquet, not a...

Exactly. Connors had a low powered racquet, not a PD with stiffness 70.
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The T2000 was / is not a low powered racquet
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 08-19-2007, 05:51 AM
Replies: 56
Recent footage of Connors' hitting
Views: 3,991
Posted By RB
I still use the Mono---it is 11.8 oz----Jimmy...

I still use the Mono---it is 11.8 oz----Jimmy also used a leather grip and some lead tape at the top of the hoop on this racquet. (PUTs it over 12 oz)

He also strung it very loosely with gut----@ 43...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 08-11-2007, 07:22 AM
Replies: 46
Who taught Roddick how to volley?
Views: 2,112
Posted By RB
1st of all it is tough to change your game when...

1st of all it is tough to change your game when you are playing the top players in the world!!---Roddick is hitting a much more flatter and penetrating backhand-(sometimes)--I wish he would hit it...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 08-11-2007, 07:08 AM
Replies: 106
Poll: Roddick Vs Djokovic- Quarterfinals Montreal
Views: 3,728
Posted By RB
I feel like Andy is still too far behind the...

I feel like Andy is still too far behind the baseline ---especially on his forehand...he has got to learn to catch the ball on the rise more----He hit some flatter type forehands last night but had...
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 05-24-2007, 04:04 PM
Replies: 31
Connors/Agassi - rift still ?
Views: 2,608
Posted By RB
"But Connors, who spent 268 weeks as No. 1,...

"But Connors, who spent 268 weeks as No. 1, compared with Agassi's current total of 37, is less than impressed. "

Nuff Said--Cant argue with that---period!!!!
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 09-15-2006, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Connors & Mac RAlly at the Open
Views: 1,171
Posted By RB
The Prince Mono is not head heavy----The ripstick...

The Prince Mono is not head heavy----The ripstick or Mach 1000 might be----
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 09-15-2006, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4
Did Agassi take Connors's groundstrokes on the rise?
Views: 535
Posted By RB
Connors was hitting the ball on the rise long...

Connors was hitting the ball on the rise long before Agassi-ever appeared---
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 09-14-2006, 05:43 AM
Replies: 45
Message to Roddick.
Views: 2,196
Posted By RB
Connors has definitely helped Andy---Andy still...

Connors has definitely helped Andy---Andy still hits the ball to short sometimes--I see it landing in the service box!!---Connors was the best for hitting DEEP---He'll help him---
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 09-10-2006, 06:49 AM
Replies: 38
Thesis: Roddick needs "attitude" to win the big matches
Views: 1,342
Posted By RB
I hope Andy gets fired up---gets an...

I hope Andy gets fired up---gets an attitude--busts some big serves--crushes big forehands--cracks that new backhand down the line--And Stomps a hole in Federer!!!!--!!!
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