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Forum: TW Questions/Comments

04-18-2013, 10:24 PM

Replies: 12

Increasing Grip Size To L0 to L3

Views: 594

Posted By [d]ragon

You could try taking the pallets off, heat...

You could try taking the pallets off, heat shrinking the bare handle, then putting the pallets back on. There would be some space between the pallets but you prob wouldn't feel them under a grip. At...

Forum: Racquets

03-29-2013, 11:48 PM

Replies: 26

So will the 2014 Prestige...

Views: 1,755

Posted By [d]ragon

You guys realize how much they've changed the...

You guys realize how much they've changed the Speed Pro right? The string pattern now has shared holes and is a fair amount tighter towards the center. SW feels higher, indicating they did move more...

Forum: Strings

03-24-2013, 04:16 PM

Replies: 24

Best Starting Clamp

Views: 1,521

Posted By [d]ragon

I've had the GSS one but after awhile it tends to...

I've had the GSS one but after awhile it tends to slip when you use it when trying to start crosses. The Wilson one though has been good, nice and tight. It's never even been cleaned and still...

Forum: Racquets

03-23-2013, 10:25 PM

Replies: 22

Slightly more power than Head Liquidmetal Radical MP

Views: 1,164

Posted By [d]ragon

Try dropping the tension a few pounds

Try dropping the tension a few pounds

Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear

03-23-2013, 12:03 AM

Replies: 66

Nole 2013 Racket

Views: 6,522

Posted By [d]ragon

Thanks for the pictures. I'm just curious why...

Thanks for the pictures. I'm just curious why HEAD would have a paintjob under a paintjob. Yes, SFrazier's theory works for why Novak would have it but why would HEAD with 2 paintjobs in the first...

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

03-21-2013, 09:49 PM

Replies: 66

Can't understand how some players serve so big?

Views: 5,416

Posted By [d]ragon

Olivier Rochus hit a 135er. He's 5'5

Olivier Rochus hit a 135er. He's 5'5

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

03-19-2013, 11:29 PM

Replies: 29

Would the Bryan Bros have any slams if top players played doubles?

Views: 1,145

Posted By [d]ragon

They would definitely have some slam wins, just...

They would definitely have some slam wins, just not as many.
The thought that top singles players can't make strong doubles teams is false.
The last few years champions and runner-ups at IW (where...

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

03-19-2013, 11:03 PM

Replies: 56

How good are Federer's volleys?

Views: 4,429

Posted By [d]ragon

I feel his volleying skills are very good. As...

I feel his volleying skills are very good. As some have mentioned, his approaches aren't always the best. The quality of the approach is extremely important and can make decent volleys look like...

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

03-06-2013, 07:48 PM

Replies: 41

Federe worse lose

Views: 2,102

Posted By [d]ragon

Roddick Miami 2012 ;)

Roddick Miami 2012 ;)

Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear

03-04-2013, 05:06 PM

Replies: 25

Do the senior circuit guys use poly now?

Views: 5,419

Posted By [d]ragon

Chang's been mostly using BC 16

Chang's been mostly using BC 16

Forum: Strings

02-27-2013, 06:02 PM

Replies: 38

How good should a player be before they should care about strings?

Views: 1,584

Posted By [d]ragon

I think a player can start fiddling with their...

I think a player can start fiddling with their equipment as early as they want AS LONG AS they are not trying to compensate for something lacking in their game

Forum: Strings

02-26-2013, 08:03 PM

Replies: 16

How much business has Poly taken away/helped from stringers?

Views: 755

Posted By [d]ragon

The "higher cost of poly" is a moot point since...

The "higher cost of poly" is a moot point since shops hardly make any profit off strings, a buck or 2 at most.

Around my area, the vast majority of players still use syn. gut, only using it when...

Forum: Racquets

02-17-2013, 07:03 PM

Replies: 17

Poll: Does head heavy suit flat hitters better?

Views: 1,537

Posted By [d]ragon

There seems to be this general "HH/even is bad,...

There seems to be this general "HH/even is bad, HL good" consensus. Remember that balance only tells one part of the story. Most HH racquets are also very light

IIRC, Nadal's frames are fairly even,...

Forum: Racquets

02-12-2013, 02:59 PM

Replies: 10

Whats this Volkl PCP technology?

Views: 572

Posted By [d]ragon

"The stringing pattern must be generally uniform...

"The stringing pattern must be generally uniform and, in particular,
not less dense in the centre than in any other area."

From ITF Rules of Tennis

Forum: Racquets

02-12-2013, 02:48 PM

Replies: 10

Whats this Volkl PCP technology?

Views: 572

Posted By [d]ragon

Isn't there a regulatory rule that says tennis...

Isn't there a regulatory rule that says tennis racquet MUST have string spacing more dense in the center than the side? I remember reading something like that once

Forum: Strings

02-09-2013, 10:43 PM

Replies: 14

Issue w/ Luxilon Alu Power

Views: 817

Posted By [d]ragon

Perhaps the stringer isn't fanning properly.

Perhaps the stringer isn't fanning properly.

Forum: Strings

02-09-2013, 10:40 PM

Replies: 14

Issue w/ Luxilon Alu Power

Views: 817

Posted By [d]ragon

Rating doesn't always have a correlation to...

Rating doesn't always have a correlation to breaking string. Everyone's different

Forum: Shoes and Apparel

01-24-2013, 10:21 PM

Replies: 67

Adidas Barricade 8s in 2013

Views: 10,068

Posted By [d]ragon

The sample one I tried on was very comfortable,...

The sample one I tried on was very comfortable, much more than the 7s

Forum: Other Equipment

01-24-2013, 10:19 PM

Replies: 56

Babolat Tungsten Tape

Views: 6,408

Posted By [d]ragon

Quoted for truth. It's pretty hard finding...

Quoted for truth. It's pretty hard finding racquets that play well in stock form. Hopefully they start selling this stuff in the States soon (a silver colored one would be nice.)

EDIT: It seems...

Forum: Strings

01-24-2013, 06:16 PM

Replies: 6

NRG2 fraying period?

Views: 668

Posted By [d]ragon

If you have 1 week, you should play with it until...

If you have 1 week, you should play with it until 2 days before then re-string. Then make sure you get a hit or 2 in, to get used to new strings
You should probably also buy a 2nd racquet. You should...

Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear

01-05-2013, 04:52 PM

Replies: 14

can anyone use p1 service ?

Views: 2,035

Posted By [d]ragon

You should shoot them an email detailing your...

You should shoot them an email detailing your needs. Price depends on what you are looking to have done
Their gold and silver services are for serious serious players.
I doubt RPNY is much cheaper...

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

12-03-2012, 08:22 PM

Replies: 12

Arbitary Record that Federer Could Set in 2013

Views: 1,108

Posted By [d]ragon

How arrogant of Federer (Couldn't resist)

How arrogant of Federer

(Couldn't resist)

Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear

10-21-2012, 05:52 PM

Replies: 13

Nadal's String and Tension

Views: 4,419

Posted By [d]ragon

I really want to stress that Nadal as well as...

I really want to stress that Nadal as well as every other pro does not stick to a single tension. Rather, they change their tension depending on conditions such as surface, temperature, humidity, ect.

Forum: Shoes and Apparel

10-15-2012, 09:39 PM

Replies: 18

No Love for Adidas Adizero Feather II?

Views: 3,136

Posted By [d]ragon

Been wanting to get a pair but quite frankly, the...

Been wanting to get a pair but quite frankly, the colorways are rather weird to me

Forum: Racquets

10-07-2012, 08:11 AM

Replies: 379

2013 AeroPro Drive

Views: 76,122

Posted By [d]ragon

A rep has confirmed the 12/12 release...

A rep has confirmed the 12/12 release date.

Also, Aerostorm line is discontinued

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