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Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 04-25-2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 6
Used stringer questions
Views: 442
Posted By eric draven
Ok good <phew>. I was panicking for a minute. ...

Ok good <phew>. I was panicking for a minute. Just tried to find the original pics off of craigslist but the seller already took them down. The DE was the cabinet model and I didn't want to take...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 04-25-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Used stringer questions
Views: 442
Posted By eric draven
Ok, I've been doing some research and it appears...

Ok, I've been doing some research and it appears the previous owner upgraded the mounting system over the original DE setup. The 2-point mount matches the mounting system that I had on my NEOS so...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 04-25-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 6
Used stringer questions
Views: 442
Posted By eric draven
Thanks for the response. Yes, I have three total...

Thanks for the response. Yes, I have three total tension heads and I'm now looking into the upgrade kit. Will the DE as is not fit most rackets now? I thought it was the mounting system that...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 04-25-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 6
Used stringer questions
Views: 442
Posted By eric draven
Used stringer questions

I used to own a NEOS 1000 years ago but sold it when my wife and I started a family. Since then I've been stringing on my old Klippermate. But I've begun to string a higher volume of rackets over...
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 04-19-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 43
How was Boris Becker generally perceived?
Views: 3,143
Posted By eric draven
Uh... what?

Uh... what?
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 04-18-2012, 07:33 AM
Replies: 43
How was Boris Becker generally perceived?
Views: 3,143
Posted By eric draven
Becker was an interesting person when he was...

Becker was an interesting person when he was playing. He won Wimbledon at such a young age that it was a classic case of too much too soon. He seemed to fall into the trappings of fame and was not...
Forum: Strings 04-10-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 0
How does Mantis Comfort Poly compare to Gosen Polylon Comfort?
Views: 242
Posted By eric draven
How does Mantis Comfort Poly compare to Gosen Polylon Comfort?

I like the feel of the Mantis string and the price is decent. Anyone have any experience with Polylon Comfort? Is it comparable?
Forum: References 04-09-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 0
Mark Rodgers = Excellent Seller
Views: 171
Posted By eric draven
Mark Rodgers = Excellent Seller

Recently purchased 2 rackets from Mark for a great price. Sticks arrived in exactly the condition described and his communication was excellent. Thanks Mark!
Forum: For Sale or Trade 03-27-2012, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3
FS: Yonex RDis 100 mid - 4 3/8
Views: 426
Posted By eric draven
Sent you an email from ricksramos@yahoo.com

Sent you an email from ricksramos@yahoo.com
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 03-27-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 11
Stefan Edberg tweener at the Zurich Open 2012
Views: 1,096
Posted By eric draven
Edberg is a genetic freak. His ability to play...

Edberg is a genetic freak. His ability to play such a high level of tennis at his age is amazing.
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 03-14-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 102
Marcelo Rios as described by Luke Jensen
Views: 7,317
Posted By eric draven
Had the pleasure of meeting Luke Jensen on two...

Had the pleasure of meeting Luke Jensen on two different occasions and the thing that I really liked about him was his honesty and humor. You never got the feeling that he was trying to be nice for...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-12-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 23
Advice needed with 2hbh (Video)
Views: 725
Posted By eric draven
This video might help you out. Pretty simple...

This video might help you out. Pretty simple explanation and demonstration:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wml3oxJStWE
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-09-2012, 08:07 AM
Replies: 216
what ntrp is the lock and roll guy?
Views: 17,277
Posted By eric draven
Thanks for posting the vid. I really enjoy your...

Thanks for posting the vid. I really enjoy your instructional videos. As for how you looked in this video? You may have, by your own admission, appeared sluggish and slow but you can't fake that...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-08-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 42
View my video and help me with singles tactics -
Views: 2,152
Posted By eric draven
I don't think you should expect to force an error...

I don't think you should expect to force an error or hit winners off of your dtl BH right now. But having a solid topsin dtl will help feed into your FH. I would concentrate on being able to hit a...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-07-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Drop feeding experiment
Views: 661
Posted By eric draven
A drill I used to do in high school would be to...

A drill I used to do in high school would be to toss a ball out a few steps so that I would have to run up to it and hit it. You have to toss up so that it doesn't bounce away from you too much but...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-07-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 42
View my video and help me with singles tactics -
Views: 2,152
Posted By eric draven
Dizzl, just my two cents: Your cc FH seems to be...

Dizzl, just my two cents: Your cc FH seems to be your big weapon and he doesn't seem to exploit your movement as much as you seem to work his. I would concentrate on setting up points for that...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-07-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 29
A really embarrassing moment
Views: 1,664
Posted By eric draven
Wow, hope the nose gets better soon! You...

Wow, hope the nose gets better soon! You reminded me of a couple of high school tennis stories of my own. During a singles match my opponent tried hitting a heavy topspin forehand only to nail...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 03-02-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2,922
Lucky me! Nice find.....
Views: 615,626
Posted By eric draven
Found the K Swiss Accomplish Shirt in white and...

Found the K Swiss Accomplish Shirt in white and green for $9.99 and the Stabilors for $39.99 at...
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 02-27-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 24
Men's tennis greatest accomplishments since 1969!
Views: 1,168
Posted By eric draven
I would consider including Ivan Lendl's 8...

I would consider including Ivan Lendl's 8 straight US Open finals appearances as well as Federer's streak of 23 consecutive GS semifinals appearances and his 5 consecutive US Open titles. I might...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 02-17-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 3,225
my strokes (5.5) if interested
Views: 371,368
Posted By eric draven
Strokes are very solid and efficient. I'm...

Strokes are very solid and efficient. I'm impressed, keep up the good work and best of luck!!!
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 02-13-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 49
Unreal speed by Sampras!
Views: 5,518
Posted By eric draven
Good observation. For anyone who doubts Sampras'...

Good observation. For anyone who doubts Sampras' athleticism watch the video again and only watch his feet. Not only is it impeccable footwork but his first three steps to the ball is pure...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 02-07-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 40
How to recover from a heart breaking loss?
Views: 1,276
Posted By eric draven
In the grand scheme of things it's a game. ...

In the grand scheme of things it's a game. Losing sucks but unless you're a touring pro your livelihood doesn't hang in the balance. What I would do is figure out what is it about the losses that's...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 02-07-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 159
Poll: My Encounter With a Pusher
Views: 10,714
Posted By eric draven
LOL! Hope you took his rackets with you too. ...

LOL! Hope you took his rackets with you too. Someone who plays like that doesn't deserve real sticks. Buy him the 22" Barbie special from Walmart and give him his rackets back when he plays "man...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 02-07-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 35
The quality of the AO final
Views: 2,478
Posted By eric draven
There are people out there that agree with you. ...

There are people out there that agree with you. But I won't say it was terrible quality. The issue IMHO was Rafa's inability to capitalize on his opportunities and his strange change of tactics...
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 02-06-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 97
Who do you consider the father of the modern forehand?
Views: 6,545
Posted By eric draven
Definitely a classic eastern forehand grip,...

Definitely a classic eastern forehand grip, contact and finish. He did hit with a slightly open stance though.
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