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Forum: Shoes and Apparel 05-20-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 101
Minimalist shoes for Tennis?
Views: 13,952
Posted By 6LOVE
Are you asking about using "a shoe with slightly...

Are you asking about using "a shoe with slightly less cushion (gel game 3)" or about using a zero-drop shoe?

Playing in a zero-drop shoe (Merrill Barefoot Road Glove) for a year now and have never...
Forum: Odds & Ends 02-10-2013, 05:04 AM
Replies: 0
Tennis.tv as replacement for Tennis Channel
Views: 250
Posted By 6LOVE
Tennis.tv as replacement for Tennis Channel

Just got Apple TV and decided to pull the plug on cable. No more Tennis Channel.

Has anyone tried Tennis.tv? Is it an adequate replacement for Tennis Channel?

Any other recommendations for a legit,...
Forum: Odds & Ends 02-07-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 68
Thinking about buying a Roku box
Views: 5,480
Posted By 6LOVE
Just got Apple TV and decided to pull the plug on...

Just got Apple TV and decided to pull the plug on cable. No more Tennis Channel.

Has anyone tried Tennis.tv? Is it an adequate replacement for Tennis Channel?

The on demand section looks...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 10-04-2012, 04:39 AM
Replies: 44
Merrell Barefoot Run Road Glove
Views: 3,712
Posted By 6LOVE
Which Inov-8's are you using? I'm very happy...

Which Inov-8's are you using?

I'm very happy with the Merrell's. Similar durability: about 2 months on hard courts.

Just found the Barefoot Road Gloves...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 09-24-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 101
Minimalist shoes for Tennis?
Views: 13,952
Posted By 6LOVE
Try the Merrells. Harder rubber is wearing well.

Try the Merrells. Harder rubber is wearing well.
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 09-18-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 44
Merrell Barefoot Run Road Glove
Views: 3,712
Posted By 6LOVE
For me they are. These are quite a bit stiffer...

For me they are. These are quite a bit stiffer than the other minimalist shoes I've seen.
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 09-18-2012, 03:33 AM
Replies: 44
Merrell Barefoot Run Road Glove
Views: 3,712
Posted By 6LOVE
Relax. I can change direction no problem without...

Relax. I can change direction no problem without stressing my ankles because I'm low to the ground. I'm actually ON the ground. Modern tennis shoes only need lateral stability because they're up so...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 09-17-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 44
Merrell Barefoot Run Road Glove
Views: 3,712
Posted By 6LOVE
Must be that I'm a "low-impact" mover around the...

Must be that I'm a "low-impact" mover around the court (probably because I'm 53 years old), but I don't notice any difference in protection. Of course, keep in mind that these Kevlar-plated,...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 09-17-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 44
Merrell Barefoot Run Road Glove
Views: 3,712
Posted By 6LOVE
I don't mean to be rude, because I know you mean...

I don't mean to be rude, because I know you mean well, but I was hoping this thread would not turn into a yet another debate between ill-informed alarmists and those of us who understand the pros and...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 09-17-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 44
Merrell Barefoot Run Road Glove
Views: 3,712
Posted By 6LOVE
No adjustments (except for the PPT foam liner for...

No adjustments (except for the PPT foam liner for extra cushioning).

Barefoot Road Gloves are made for road running. They have a rubber toe bumper and durable Vibram sole (TC-1 rubber).

I've been...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 09-17-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 44
Merrell Barefoot Run Road Glove
Views: 3,712
Posted By 6LOVE
Merrell Barefoot Run Road Glove

Now that I run and train in minimalist footwear, I decided to experiment with "zero drop" shoes on the tennis court. Although my favorite shoe is Asics Onituska Tiger Tai Chi (viturally a slipper), I...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 08-28-2012, 06:33 AM
Replies: 101
Minimalist shoes for Tennis?
Views: 13,952
Posted By 6LOVE
OK, here's my update: Doubles went extremely...

OK, here's my update:

Doubles went extremely well last evening. Movement was better in every way — getting to net, footwork while volleying, tracking down lobs. No question in my mind that...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 08-27-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 101
Minimalist shoes for Tennis?
Views: 13,952
Posted By 6LOVE
I train (CrossFit) and run in the minimalist...

I train (CrossFit) and run in the minimalist Onitsuka Tiger Tai Chi (by Asics). To protect against the pounding of pavement, jumping rope, box jumps, etc. I create a full-length insole from PPT foam...
Forum: Strings 07-26-2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 97
Klip Legend M's and IsoSpeedPro X's = Sweet!
Views: 6,009
Posted By 6LOVE
Thank you both for the quick responses. I'll...

Thank you both for the quick responses. I'll string up the RIP Control without any extra tension.

Haven't tried VS, but I should give it a go. :)
Forum: Strings 07-26-2011, 07:43 AM
Replies: 97
Klip Legend M's and IsoSpeedPro X's = Sweet!
Views: 6,009
Posted By 6LOVE
I've been using this setup for years (first in my...

I've been using this setup for years (first in my PT630 and now in my Prestige Pro) and love it. I've decided to experiment with replacing Isospeed Pro 17 with Head RIP Control 17. Should I string...
Forum: Strings 03-21-2010, 07:22 AM
Replies: 8
Youtek Prestige Pro Setups
Views: 962
Posted By 6LOVE
Anyone try the Mojo hybrid (Klip 17 mains, Isospeed Pro crosses)?

I'm switching to the Prestige Pro Youtek from the PT630. I've been happy with the Mojo hybrid of Klip 17 NG at 50 lb mains and Isospeed Pro 17 at 55 lb crosses. Anyone try a similar setup with the...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 10-31-2007, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Replacement for Adidas A3 Prevail
Views: 3,071
Posted By 6LOVE
I switched from the A3 Prevail to the A3...

I switched from the A3 Prevail to the A3 Accelerator. I find the new model everything the Prevail was — and more. If you're not picky about color, you can get the black and gold Accelerators at TW...
Forum: Strings 10-16-2007, 06:11 AM
Replies: 32
IsoSpeed Pro and the Mojo Setup
Views: 1,807
Posted By 6LOVE
Has anyone tried Luxilon Fluoro?

Has anyone tried Luxilon Fluoro?
Forum: Strings 10-15-2007, 12:30 PM
Replies: 93
KLIP legend 18g....
Views: 3,052
Posted By 6LOVE
Mojo hybrid update: Using the same stick for a...

Mojo hybrid update: Using the same stick for a couple weeks and the Mojo hybrid is only getting better. Love it for both singles and doubles.

Question for NoBadMojo: A friend has asked me to...
Forum: Strings 10-12-2007, 03:24 AM
Replies: 93
KLIP legend 18g....
Views: 3,052
Posted By 6LOVE
How does the power of the Biphase compare to the...

How does the power of the Biphase compare to the Klip? I find the Klip 18 in my PT 280 (at 55 lb) too powerful, that's why I switched to the hybrid with ISO-Speed Pro crosses (at 61 lb). Have you...
Forum: Strings 10-09-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 93
KLIP legend 18g....
Views: 3,052
Posted By 6LOVE
I used the full Legend 18 set up in a Radical MP...

I used the full Legend 18 set up in a Radical MP at high tension for five years and liked it a lot (it was not too powerful). But when I switched to the PT 280 and lowered the tension the ball was...
Forum: Strings 10-05-2007, 01:15 PM
Replies: 30
Gut lover seeks more control
Views: 1,620
Posted By 6LOVE
After several more hours hitting singles and...

After several more hours hitting singles and having a lesson I am very happy with the Legend 18/ISO Speed Pro hybrid and plan to stick with it. Still quite powerful, but I can easily add spin to...
Forum: Strings 10-04-2007, 06:06 AM
Replies: 30
Gut lover seeks more control
Views: 1,620
Posted By 6LOVE
Thanks, I have similar questions: Using the...

Thanks, I have similar questions:

Using the ISO-Speed Pro crosses strung at 61 lb. does tame the power of the gut, but is it superior to simply increasing the tension of my original gut set up?

I...
Forum: Strings 10-03-2007, 05:05 PM
Replies: 30
Gut lover seeks more control
Views: 1,620
Posted By 6LOVE
Finally strung up one of my PT280s with the...

Finally strung up one of my PT280s with the "Mojo" hybrid (Legend @ 55 lb., ISO-Speed @ 61 lb.) and hit singles for about an hour. First impression is very positive. The ISO tamed the power of the...
Forum: Strings 09-22-2007, 07:32 AM
Replies: 30
Gut lover seeks more control
Views: 1,620
Posted By 6LOVE
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