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Forum: Racquets 05-18-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 39
Steam 99S and 105s users - now the hype is dying...
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Posted By BLiND
I actually don't find string wear an issue though...

I actually don't find string wear an issue though I only play doubles, also I've not played more than 15 sets with any one string-set... they start moving around after about 6 sets (@64lbs) but its...
Forum: Racquets 05-18-2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 39
Steam 99S and 105s users - now the hype is dying...
Views: 2,671
Posted By BLiND
I've been playing with the Steam 99s for about 3...

I've been playing with the Steam 99s for about 3 months now and I do think this is an excellent frame...

In stock form its pretty light feeling (but I am use to 370g) but surprisingly stable for...
Forum: Strings 12-20-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 14
String causing issues - RPM Blast a good substitute?
Views: 838
Posted By BLiND
I find rpm blast soft for a poly but I string low...

I find rpm blast soft for a poly but I string low at 44lbs... RPM Team is same but a little softer with less power.
Forum: Strings 12-20-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 25
Prestretch RPM Blast?
Views: 1,447
Posted By BLiND
Do not pre stretch poly... I tried it and the...

Do not pre stretch poly... I tried it and the string lost all of its elasticity.

Also don't string high tensions... keep it less then 55lbs but depends on your head size and pattern... I string...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 10-31-2012, 04:39 AM
Replies: 48
Contract with Head expires at the end of the year!
Views: 7,488
Posted By BLiND
Hi are you sure it's a radicals mold? It has a...

Hi are you sure it's a radicals mold? It has a thicker beam which tapers larger at the end and has a diff rent head shape?
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 10-30-2012, 06:32 AM
Replies: 48
Contract with Head expires at the end of the year!
Views: 7,488
Posted By BLiND
This doesn't really conclude anything but is...

This doesn't really conclude anything but is useful to see the difference with the Speed Pro you can buy... clearly the beam is thicker (but not as wide), its also slightly thicker at the tip, and...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 10-30-2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 48
Contract with Head expires at the end of the year!
Views: 7,488
Posted By BLiND
Which Wilson frame does he use then I thought it...

Which Wilson frame does he use then I thought it was the nBlade 98, was the one before this?

I know he started off using Head Radical MP, then changed to Wilson 98, and he's stuck with this ever...
Forum: Racquets 10-30-2012, 06:09 AM
Replies: 75
Heavier racket for 3.5+ player?
Views: 3,120
Posted By BLiND
Not really read all the posts but I agree the...

Not really read all the posts but I agree the heavest racquet you can handle... but I think it takes a good 10+ hours of play before you can decide if you can handle it.

Get any one of the good...
Forum: Racquets 10-30-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 4
Is this Head Speed Pro real? Plastic covered handle!
Views: 619
Posted By BLiND
Agree thats a pallet and not the actual grip, it...

Agree thats a pallet and not the actual grip, it would have had a leather grip over it... strange someone would remove the grip, they must like it!

Just add your grip over it and you're good to go.
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 10-30-2012, 05:57 AM
Replies: 48
Contract with Head expires at the end of the year!
Views: 7,488
Posted By BLiND
One thing is for sure, he'll stick to his Wilson...

One thing is for sure, he'll stick to his Wilson nBlade 98 racquet regardless of who he goes with since he keeps winning, likely stay with head since he already has them painted... I can't imagine he...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-30-2012, 02:03 AM
Replies: 90
Dr. Ivo accuses Wimbledon of bias
Views: 7,408
Posted By BLiND
Looking at the footage, I wonder if it was...

Looking at the footage, I wonder if it was something to do with the shadows which were going right across the court? i.e. the lines-judge possibly thought it was the foot when it was the shadow?
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-29-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 68
Nadal never bumped into Rosol
Views: 7,027
Posted By BLiND
Anyone else think this proves Nadal did check...

Anyone else think this proves Nadal did check Rosol?... he clearly, its the sort of thing I remember doing in school as a kid!
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-29-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 686
Gilles Simon on equal prize money
Views: 29,211
Posted By BLiND
I've yet to hear any argument in favour for women...

I've yet to hear any argument in favour for women having the same pay in tennis... the closes I've heard is women get more article/magazine/fashion publicity... which it not tennis related in my...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-29-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 90
Dr. Ivo accuses Wimbledon of bias
Views: 7,408
Posted By BLiND
I watched the match, I must admit I did not think...

I watched the match, I must admit I did not think it was 11 foot faults, I'd like to know how many it was but there was a few.

Most were from the black lines judge on the near side camera, but some...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 06-29-2012, 05:42 AM
Replies: 228
Pros using silcone spray on their strings
Views: 36,685
Posted By BLiND
OK tried this last night on some new Babolat RPM...

OK tried this last night on some new Babolat RPM Team 1.3mm strings @44/40lbs and some well used Luxilon TiMO 1.1mm @45lbs both an Vantage 95" 18x20.

My conclusion is it possibly helps a little tiny...
Forum: Racquets 06-29-2012, 05:38 AM
Replies: 22
What is most powerful, excellent ground stroke, great for serve yet arm friendly?
Views: 2,294
Posted By BLiND
Frame I've been most impressed with of late is...

Frame I've been most impressed with of late is the Yonex Ezone XI 100, great frame, light but really stable, powerful as well... highly recommended
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 06-28-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 228
Pros using silcone spray on their strings
Views: 36,685
Posted By BLiND
This is an intriguing thread... not heard of this...

This is an intriguing thread... not heard of this before.

Going to try tonight using GT85 (like WD40 but with teflon).
Forum: Strings 06-04-2012, 01:08 AM
Replies: 10
Help! What's the Softest Babolat Poly?
Views: 776
Posted By BLiND
I use to play with Hurricane which is fairly...

I use to play with Hurricane which is fairly soft, but RPM Blast is definitely softer... this is in 18 gauge 1.20mm.
Forum: Strings 06-04-2012, 01:04 AM
Replies: 9
High Tension or Low Tension in 18x20 racquet?
Views: 1,378
Posted By BLiND
Its personal preference, some people like it...

Its personal preference, some people like it feeling like a board, but generally lower tensions.

I use around 48-50 with a soft poly... tried it at 44 with TIMO but man that string is harsh.
Forum: Racquets 05-12-2012, 02:13 AM
Replies: 3
So i changed some buttcaps: 2 questions (foam & broken handle)
Views: 673
Posted By BLiND
Hi, I don't think you should throw that racquet...

Hi, I don't think you should throw that racquet away, it may take a lot of faffing but you can re-build it using something like a polymer glue (e.g. Araldite)... you'd need to layer it up bit by bit...
Forum: Racquets 04-20-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Favorite Vantage Color Combos
Views: 847
Posted By BLiND
Personally I like black frame with clear...

Personally I like black frame with clear grommets... but all-black is good too, and the white with black also looks the bomb... they all look decent... Red with black also!
Forum: Racquets 02-16-2012, 12:09 AM
Replies: 28
i.Prestige alternative
Views: 2,245
Posted By BLiND
OK well if you're in Germany than you can buy...

OK well if you're in Germany than you can buy Vantage from the US, but of-course you can't demo them which is a problem.

If it was me I'd stick with the iPrestige and find some 2nd hand... there...
Forum: Racquets 02-16-2012, 12:05 AM
Replies: 18
How HEAD Rackets Measure their rackets?
Views: 1,009
Posted By BLiND
Well I wasn't far off :-)... there is no way its...

Well I wasn't far off :-)... there is no way its 93", that is clear.
Forum: Racquets 02-15-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 18
How HEAD Rackets Measure their rackets?
Views: 1,009
Posted By BLiND
Yes the Prestige Mid is approx 89", some say...

Yes the Prestige Mid is approx 89", some say 89.5"... compaired to a Wilson 90, it is slightly smaller.
Forum: Racquets 02-15-2012, 02:37 AM
Replies: 18
How HEAD Rackets Measure their rackets?
Views: 1,009
Posted By BLiND
Yes its well documented the Prestige's and...

Yes its well documented the Prestige's and Radicals are smaller than they advertise.

I own 2 Speed racquets and can confirm they ARE correct head sizes (98" for Pro and 100" for MP).
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