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Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 03-28-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 340
Wilson Class Action Lawsuit
Views: 19,935
Posted By officerdibble
I'd like to add my perspective here, and this is...

I'd like to add my perspective here, and this is an area I have a professional interest in.

What tennis racket companies like Wilson and Head are doing is intentionally deceptive: they are cheating....
Forum: Racquets 10-17-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 33
Big grip vs small grip, did you ever change?
Views: 2,060
Posted By officerdibble
Over the years from when I started playing tennis...

Over the years from when I started playing tennis (as an adult) I have had grip sizes ranging from an 8 (!) to a 3.

In some cases this was on the same frame by changing grip pallets. Here's what I...
Forum: Racquets 10-17-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 236
Angell Sport!
Views: 29,671
Posted By officerdibble
Sorry I can't post a pic, but I've seen there are...

Sorry I can't post a pic, but I've seen there are some pics on the Facebook page...
http://www.facebook.com/AngellSport
Forum: Racquets 10-17-2012, 06:10 AM
Replies: 236
Angell Sport!
Views: 29,671
Posted By officerdibble
I've gone for the TC95, 16 x 19, 63RA, standard...

I've gone for the TC95, 16 x 19, 63RA, standard length, 320gms and 315mm balance. Oh, I also opted for the leather grip (so the specs have been done on the basis of the heavier grip).

It is,...
Forum: Strings 10-16-2012, 12:15 AM
Replies: 5,490
Mikeler's Multis
Views: 432,996
Posted By officerdibble
Just wanted to comment on my experience of Discho...

Just wanted to comment on my experience of Discho Microfibre having played with it for a couple of months.

I'm using it in a hybrid with Pros Pro Blackout in the mains (very similar to Tecnifibre...
Forum: Racquets 10-15-2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 236
Angell Sport!
Views: 29,671
Posted By officerdibble
Just received and played my first match with an...

Just received and played my first match with an Angell racket.

Firstly, it looks superb. I could say that this doesn't matter, but as a psychologist I know that we absolutely can't distinguish...
Forum: Racquets 09-10-2012, 04:56 AM
Replies: 236
Angell Sport!
Views: 29,671
Posted By officerdibble
I think one of the issues with the grips shapes...

I think one of the issues with the grips shapes is that the other tennis racquet brands aren't entirely consistent in the shapes they use (a by-product of using different manufacturers on the basis...
Forum: Strings 07-24-2012, 11:50 AM
Replies: 18
Multifiliments v. Poly - Best choice for me?
Views: 1,483
Posted By officerdibble
The other point to consider is that 'polys'...

The other point to consider is that 'polys' covers a very wide range of different strings.

I have Pros Pro Blackout in two of my frames at the moment, effectively strung in the high 40s once it's...
Forum: Racquets 07-14-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 14
Will federer get a new racquet next year?
Views: 1,858
Posted By officerdibble
Yes and no. And the yes is... There is no...

Yes and no.

And the yes is...

There is no yes.

Just no.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=fvwrel&v=fczOE7AjtHs
Forum: Strings 07-07-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 16
Leoina 66 Revisited
Views: 1,148
Posted By officerdibble
Have to disagree. A Fender Deluxe Reverb is the...

Have to disagree. A Fender Deluxe Reverb is the absolute definition of what constitutes a good clean sound. Its clean sound is incredibly special.

If Leoina 66 was really like a Deluxe Reverb...
Forum: Strings 07-06-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 5
Help me move from Multi to Poly
Views: 664
Posted By officerdibble
I can't comment on any on your list, but I can...

I can't comment on any on your list, but I can recommend Pros Pro Blackout / Technifibre Black Code in a 17g.

Lots of spin and relatively soft. I plan to hybrid with Micronite (although I'm not...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 07-06-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 25
Poll: Murderer Wimbledon Final thread
Views: 1,483
Posted By officerdibble
If you see I've changed my location, you'll know...

If you see I've changed my location, you'll know why!
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 07-06-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 25
Poll: Murderer Wimbledon Final thread
Views: 1,483
Posted By officerdibble
Not a bad time to be holding a pair of Wimbledon...

Not a bad time to be holding a pair of Wimbledon Men's Final Tickets :-)

Lucky, lucky, lucky. First time I've had final's tickets and it coincides with a Brit making it for the first time in...
Forum: Strings 07-05-2012, 04:06 AM
Replies: 5,490
Mikeler's Multis
Views: 432,996
Posted By officerdibble
I'm waiting for the Discho Microfibre (or...

I'm waiting for the Discho Microfibre (or whatever it's called) to arrive from Germany. But I've just realised that I still have some Isospeed Control that I haven't put in.

How does it stack up...
Forum: Racquets 07-05-2012, 03:59 AM
Replies: 1,231
@@@@@The OFFICIAL Prince EXO3 Tour 100 Club@@@@@
Views: 111,946
Posted By officerdibble
I don't have Prince EXO3 and I've never tried...

I don't have Prince EXO3 and I've never tried one. But I do have a pillow. I took it the court and, whilst it was strong in some areas (for instance there wasn't a trace of elbow soreness...
Forum: Strings 07-04-2012, 05:36 AM
Replies: 7
Pro's Pro ? to Beast XP
Views: 925
Posted By officerdibble
Sorry, you're probably right. I was thinking of...

Sorry, you're probably right. I was thinking of Prince Premier Attack which I believe says it is made in Taiwan on the packaging.

Very interesting to hear that it's Isospeed making XP - thanks.
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 07-04-2012, 05:05 AM
Replies: 42
Federer's Hair product.
Views: 6,223
Posted By officerdibble
I know that Federer's wife comes in for quite a...

I know that Federer's wife comes in for quite a lot of stick. It's apparent that he selected her to enable him to propagate his god-like hair genes.

In fact, I'm reliably informed that, when Roger...
Forum: Strings 07-03-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 7
Pro's Pro ? to Beast XP
Views: 925
Posted By officerdibble
The short answer is no, I don't know a pros pro...

The short answer is no, I don't know a pros pro string to match XP (there might be one).

The longer answer is... I was looking at the Tennisman site in Germany, buying some Discho string, and I was...
Forum: Racquets 07-03-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 27
How long do you use your racket?
Views: 2,146
Posted By officerdibble
Looking back over my tennis playing years it...

Looking back over my tennis playing years it seems that, unless I've made a stupid purchase - like the time I bought the Head Flexpoint and realised the handle shape was annoyingly different - it...
Forum: Racquets 07-02-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 23
how to make the most stable racket without making swingweight too high
Views: 1,770
Posted By officerdibble
You could also look into racquet...

You could also look into racquet construction.

Recently I've been hearing about what some of the brands do keep the costs down. It explained why I've found some racquets more solid when the specs...
Forum: Strings 07-01-2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 5,490
Mikeler's Multis
Views: 432,996
Posted By officerdibble
DM = Discho Microfibre = SPM = Signum Pro...

DM = Discho Microfibre = SPM = Signum Pro Micronite QED
Forum: Strings 07-01-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5,490
Mikeler's Multis
Views: 432,996
Posted By officerdibble
I should get all the 'grip' I need for spin from...

I should get all the 'grip' I need for spin from the Blackcode mains; and the extra dwell time will help with flatter shots. I'll put an order in. I might even gamble on a small reel and trust that...
Forum: Strings 07-01-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5,490
Mikeler's Multis
Views: 432,996
Posted By officerdibble
I'll order the Micronite and report back. It may...

I'll order the Micronite and report back. It may take a me a while though because next week I may not get to play at all because of work. Thanks for your views on both strings: I did like the...
Forum: Strings 07-01-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 5,490
Mikeler's Multis
Views: 432,996
Posted By officerdibble
Can you put your finger on what characteristic...

Can you put your finger on what characteristic this string has that you like, or that makes it better than another softer multi that I've tried like Mantis Comfort? (please!)
Forum: Strings 07-01-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5,490
Mikeler's Multis
Views: 432,996
Posted By officerdibble
Question for Mikeler

The Thunderblast went on me today; durability-wise it's been slightly better than Prince Premier Attack, but in terms of playability, I preferred the PPA. I've found it gives less pocketing and less...
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