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Forum: Tennis Travel

05-15-2013, 10:25 AM

Replies: 3

East Bay 4.5 hitting?

Views: 473

Posted By Yaz

Have you ever been to Washington Park in Alameda...

Have you ever been to Washington Park in Alameda on 8th St? There is a pretty good USTA 4.5 team out of there, some good dubs players in particular. Not sure when they play, some used to practice...

Forum: Former Pro Player Talk

04-27-2013, 05:38 PM

Replies: 13

Wilander on Wheels

Views: 623

Posted By Yaz

$6600 for full day, $4800 for half...

$6600 for full day, $4800 for half day

http://wilanderonwheels.com/packages/

It's a neat experience, something to check off on your bucket list. Even in this setting, you can see the reflexes and...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-24-2013, 09:29 PM

Replies: 461

One handed backhand thread. Put up or shut up. Let's see video of people's 1hb

Views: 30,767

Posted By Yaz

Grew up on hard courts so it was quite an...

Grew up on hard courts so it was quite an experience. Played in downtown Manila also, where my dad used to work. Don't remember exact location though. Felt like I was on roller skates. Those older...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-24-2013, 08:57 PM

Replies: 461

One handed backhand thread. Put up or shut up. Let's see video of people's 1hb

Views: 30,767

Posted By Yaz

Where do you live? I've played on that stuff in...

Where do you live? I've played on that stuff in the Philippines before

Forum: Racquets

04-16-2013, 11:09 AM

Replies: 61

Pros and Cons of Donnay Pro One

Views: 4,957

Posted By Yaz

I agree with this...on the Pro side I have also...

I agree with this...on the Pro side I have also found it to be a great serving racquet, both for flat and kick. Good putaway power. I would say it suits an aggressive baseliner best.

However, I...

Forum: Odds & Ends

03-20-2013, 04:02 PM

Replies: 100

Have you played against a fellow forum member?

Views: 3,513

Posted By Yaz

I know the brothers, but not the other guys you...

I know the brothers, but not the other guys you mentioned. I didn't play tennis between about 1994 and 2009 and I was living in San Diego at the time, so I'm somewhat "new" to the bay area tennis...

Forum: Odds & Ends

03-20-2013, 01:48 PM

Replies: 100

Have you played against a fellow forum member?

Views: 3,513

Posted By Yaz

I've never had a problem with KB the few times...

I've never had a problem with KB the few times we've hit. I think we did some basic rallying, drills, and a couple of sets (which we split). He's an interesting guy for sure, I remember his old...

Forum: Odds & Ends

03-20-2013, 01:04 PM

Replies: 100

Have you played against a fellow forum member?

Views: 3,513

Posted By Yaz

I've only played at San Pablo a couple of times,...

I've only played at San Pablo a couple of times, once with KB. I work in Alameda so I'm not too far. Do you ever hit after work hours, like around 6?

Forum: Odds & Ends

03-20-2013, 08:07 AM

Replies: 100

Have you played against a fellow forum member?

Views: 3,513

Posted By Yaz

I've hit with Kiteboard a couple of times :)

I've hit with Kiteboard a couple of times :)

Forum: Former Pro Player Talk

02-15-2013, 08:07 AM

Replies: 5

Champions Tour Gear: Chang & Wilander

Views: 515

Posted By Yaz

I just participated in one of Mats' traveling...

I just participated in one of Mats' traveling clinics and had a look inside his bag. He has probably a dozen racquets in there, all different. He was using a kennex on the day of the clinic. Said he...

Forum: Tennis Travel

01-22-2013, 10:02 PM

Replies: 13

Wanted: Hitting partner (3.0 ish) in Belmont, San Mateo? (Bay Area)

Views: 1,801

Posted By Yaz

try Craigslist and search for tennis in the...

try Craigslist and search for tennis in the activities section. It's a bit of a crapshoot but at least you'll meet some new players and start to build your network. Also check out a site called...

Forum: Strings

01-22-2013, 09:50 PM

Replies: 62

What did people used back in the 80s?

Views: 4,065

Posted By Yaz

I also used mainly Leoina 66 in the 80s, but my...

I also used mainly Leoina 66 in the 80s, but my Dad occasionally splurged for that gut with the blue spiral. I have a friend that still uses L66 and he loves it.

Forum: Shoes and Apparel

01-22-2013, 09:34 PM

Replies: 67

Adidas Barricade 8s in 2013

Views: 9,844

Posted By Yaz

Heard the same thing from a tennis shop owner....

Heard the same thing from a tennis shop owner. June release for B8s

Forum: Racquets

01-22-2013, 09:27 PM

Replies: 11

About the POG Mid...

Views: 1,041

Posted By Yaz

Lol great post and soooooo true...thanks for...

Lol great post and soooooo true...thanks for reminding me :-)

Forum: Racquets

01-22-2013, 02:26 PM

Replies: 11

About the POG Mid...

Views: 1,041

Posted By Yaz

This was my exact setup years ago...POG mid with...

This was my exact setup years ago...POG mid with the neon green/yellow Prince Synthetic Gut Original at 64 lbs.

Just as you said, a little stiff at first but after some settling in it was...

Forum: Racquets

01-14-2013, 04:16 PM

Replies: 18

New Wilson Blades vs Donnay P1 16x19

Views: 3,334

Posted By Yaz

What was your string setup with the P1? I found...

What was your string setup with the P1?

I found the same thing with the Blades, but I chalked it up to the demo strings which felt like they were strung in the high 50s. Are you going to adjust...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

01-11-2013, 09:21 AM

Replies: 27

Do you play "other" matches on league days?

Views: 2,138

Posted By Yaz

Only if at least one of them is dubs...no way I...

Only if at least one of them is dubs...no way I can hold up for 2 singles matches in a day. Last time I did that in a tourney I started cramping during the second match.

Forum: Racquets

01-09-2013, 09:12 PM

Replies: 18

New Wilson Blades vs Donnay P1 16x19

Views: 3,334

Posted By Yaz

Ha...good description...I had a very similar...

Ha...good description...I had a very similar experience with the 93. Groundies were exactly as you described. One of my hitting partners said it appeared like I was hitting really hard based on my...

Forum: Racquets

01-09-2013, 05:12 PM

Replies: 18

New Wilson Blades vs Donnay P1 16x19

Views: 3,334

Posted By Yaz

Had a chance to play with both Blade 98s and...

Had a chance to play with both Blade 98s and compare with the P1. I gave up on the 93...got tired swinging it around and couldn't get a ball past the service line. Maybe I should hit the...

Forum: Tennis Travel

01-06-2013, 08:46 PM

Replies: 13

Wanted: Hitting partner (3.0 ish) in Belmont, San Mateo? (Bay Area)

Views: 1,801

Posted By Yaz

Yes I've played at CSM on weekdays and weekends...

Yes I've played at CSM on weekdays and weekends and they have always been open to the public. There are about 5-6 courts so rarely have had to wait long for a court. Depending on your level there...

Forum: Former Pro Player Talk

01-05-2013, 12:11 PM

Replies: 89

How good is McEnroe still?

Views: 6,266

Posted By Yaz

There are quite a few local players here who are...

There are quite a few local players here who are past 50 and still rated 5.0. Most likely played college tennis and some had their cup of tea in the pros. I imagine most of them also have full time...

Forum: Tennis Travel

01-04-2013, 04:53 PM

Replies: 13

Wanted: Hitting partner (3.0 ish) in Belmont, San Mateo? (Bay Area)

Views: 1,801

Posted By Yaz

Check out the courts at College of San Mateo on...

Check out the courts at College of San Mateo on weekends around 10ish. Nice group of guys there and good spot for pick up games. Good variety of players all the way up to some 4.5s

Forum: Racquets

12-28-2012, 04:09 PM

Replies: 18

New Wilson Blades vs Donnay P1 16x19

Views: 3,334

Posted By Yaz

New Wilson Blades vs Donnay P1 16x19

Had the opportunity to hit with the new Wilson Blades today and compared them with my current Donnay P1 16/19. I could only demo 2 at a time so I had the Blade 93 and 98 18x20. Next week I will try...

Forum: Odds & Ends

12-26-2012, 09:03 AM

Replies: 19

what did you get for christmas?

Views: 1,352

Posted By Yaz

Not for me but I bought my kids (ages 5 and 7)...

Not for me but I bought my kids (ages 5 and 7) some starter racquets and quick start balls.

My 5 year old looks at the balls and asks me "Daddy why did you get us McDonald's balls?"...lol

Gotta...

Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion

10-26-2012, 10:45 AM

Replies: 233

Poll: 2012 WTA CHAMPIONSHIPS - Istanbul

Views: 7,273

Posted By Yaz

I respect the skill these two players have, but...

I respect the skill these two players have, but wow women's tennis has really changed over the years. I used to really enjoy watching during the days of Navratilova, Graf, Sabatini, and Seles when...

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