Tennis Warehouse-Mid Atlantic Chapter - Page 836

Vitaly Evchenkov · 01-03-2009, 09:19 AM

if we got a good video camera.. we could do our own
RACQUET REVIEWS by theMAC-----------------------------
FLAT SERVES by JRK, PurePrestige
KICK SERVES by AUZZIE, HW (Viktorr??? pleeeez!)
RUNNING FOREHANDS by SUP
1HBH by JRS,HW, SUP1,
2HBH by VE, JRK, SUP2,
VOLLEYS by TFM, AUZZIE,
OVERHEADS by HW, and anyone BUT Vitaly!
FEMALE REVIEW... hrmmm dunno.. TBD.

get a website... get tennis companies to buy ads.
-----------------------------
we get tennis companies to donate racquets for unbiased reviews!
we design our own apparel to take tennis to TheNxxTLeVeL ! copyright Vitaly 2009!!!!

oops... made coffee too strong today.. brain overamped

auzzieizm · 01-03-2009, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRstriker12

Face it Auzzie, you'll never settle. Just ask Tennis Warehouse if they are willing to give you a break on Demo fees if you pre-pay for the year.

Hah prepay for the year... I like that.

Sup2Dresq · 01-03-2009, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vitaly Evchenkov

if we got a good video camera.. we could do our own
RACQUET REVIEWS by theMAC-----------------------------
FLAT SERVES by JRK, PurePrestige
KICK SERVES by AUZZIE, HW (Viktorr??? pleeeez!)
RUNNING FOREHANDS by SUP
1HBH by JRS,HW, SUP1,
2HBH by VE, JRK, SUP2,
VOLLEYS by TFM, AUZZIE,
OVERHEADS by HW, and anyone BUT Vitaly!
FEMALE REVIEW... hrmmm dunno.. TBD.

get a website... get tennis companies to buy ads.
-----------------------------
we get tennis companies to donate racquets for unbiased reviews!
we design our own apparel to take tennis to TheNxxTLeVeL ! copyright Vitaly 2009!!!!

oops... made coffee too strong today.. brain overamped

Sent you an email. Beer and football? 4:30. I got big money on the game.

P.S. great idea. I have a camera but lets do a review of our current racquets. Maybe next week?

raiden031 · 01-03-2009, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfm1973

hollywood, PPL, raiden -- please bring any extra sticks you have. i'm still racquetless.

hit last night with PPL's prestige pros. good sticks. still a bit heavy for doubles. but i never hit a harder groundie than with the prestige pro. also hit with some guy's RDS 001 MP. these yonnies are good. actually wouldn't mind switching to these. the paintjob is still incredibly jarring. i figure an asian guy playing tennis with a neon racquet is just way too much yellow. has to be against some law. too bad though cuz the sticks play like a slightly more powerful RDX 500 MP.

I just broke a pair of strings on my Prince Shark MP. I am going to bring three racquets: Prince POG Mid, Prince TT Warrior MP (Severely cracked), Dunlop mfil 200 MP. Not the best selection but hopefully one of the other two has a better stick for you.

JRstriker12 · 01-03-2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vitaly Evchenkov

oops... made coffee too strong today.. brain overamped

Dude, take that tripple expresso coffee mug off the caps lock button.

Oh... and add me to the list for testing the racket's off-center hits.

JRS: "This racket's flat beam was really great for smacking winners off the frame!"

Topaz · 01-03-2009, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vitaly Evchenkov

if we got a good video camera.. we could do our own
RACQUET REVIEWS by theMAC-----------------------------
FLAT SERVES by JRK, PurePrestige
KICK SERVES by AUZZIE, HW (Viktorr??? pleeeez!)
RUNNING FOREHANDS by SUP
1HBH by JRS,HW, SUP1,
2HBH by VE, JRK, SUP2,
VOLLEYS by TFM, AUZZIE,
OVERHEADS by HW, and anyone BUT Vitaly!
FEMALE REVIEW... hrmmm dunno.. TBD.

Not funny! Grrrrrr!!!

Quote:

get a website... get tennis companies to buy ads.
-----------------------------
we get tennis companies to donate racquets for unbiased reviews!
we design our own apparel to take tennis to TheNxxTLeVeL ! copyright Vitaly 2009!!!!

oops... made coffee too strong today.. brain overamped

Wow. Someone had way too many cocoa puffs today!

Sup2Dresq · 01-03-2009, 03:22 PM

Shcmad... this thread is for you!

Look at my post fanboy!

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showt...=1#post2973129

raiden031 · 01-03-2009, 03:31 PM

So I finally met some TW MAC peeps today. I played doubles with TFM, Hollywood, and PrestigeProLover. Turns out I already knew PPL from Combo league and from my captain's practices last spring. It was alot of fun. TFM was killing my second serves and I was struggling to hold serve, but Hollywood and I did pretty good overall. TFM and PPL came off strong in the third set, but we ran out of time.

My groundstrokes were great today, but volleys felt a little off. TFM and Hollywood are pretty solid players. PPL will be a solid player soon, and reminds me alot of myself about 2 years ago. Good potential but just needs to keep grooving the strokes and things will click together. My 3.0 Nationals captain has already got a hold of him. PPL, thanks for the beer. Thanks all for playing.

Topaz · 01-03-2009, 03:35 PM

Yay! Glad to see we *finally* got you out on the courts Raiden!!!

I agree with you on PPL...I think he's going to improve really fast!

Any pictures or videos???

raiden031 · 01-03-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topaz

Yay! Glad to see we *finally* got you out on the courts Raiden!!!

I agree with you on PPL...I think he's going to improve really fast!

Any pictures or videos???

Nope, sorry no pics. It was a good time, and I like the facility because they have a bar and we drank an after-match beer. I can't believe that PPL was someone I already knew.

ShcMad · 01-03-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sup2Dresq

Shcmad... this thread is for you!

Look at my post fanboy!

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showt...=1#post2973129

lol, what happened to him?! By the way, enough with the name-calling, you gelato-eating guy!

prestigeprolover · 01-03-2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topaz

I agree with you on PPL...I think he's going to improve really fast!

thanks toepeezy, you're so awesome.

TFM - sorry for playing so terrible. you were a great doubles partner explaining strategy and giving me tips throughout.

now i need to get better... must hit the practice courts tomorrow...

auzzieizm · 01-04-2009, 05:51 AM

McLovin,
Have you ever strung up your frames with a full set of CyberFlash? What's the highest tension you strung it with? How does it compare to CyberBlue?

tfm1973 · 01-04-2009, 07:06 AM

*yawn* morning TWMAC.

raiden -- thanks for setting up the doubles yesterday. great fun. you have some nice strokes. forehand is pretty much automatic and the backhand didn't look like too shabby either. in any other group your serve would probably be top notch but the TWMAC has a ridiculous proportion of big servers like hollywood, pureprestige, JRK, and vitaly. come out to one of our next meets when sup brings his radar gun. it's humbling.

PPL - don't apologize. thought we played pretty well. we really just ran into a better combo. raidenwood or hollyraid just outclassed us. sometimes you just gotta say, too good. let me know next time you go to social friday.

zacinnc78 · 01-04-2009, 07:13 AM

where did yall play ?virginia?im in nc

raiden031 · 01-04-2009, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfm1973

*yawn* morning TWMAC.

raiden -- thanks for setting up the doubles yesterday. great fun. you have some nice strokes. forehand is pretty much automatic and the backhand didn't look like too shabby either. in any other group your serve would probably be top notch but the TWMAC has a ridiculous proportion of big servers like hollywood, pureprestige, JRK, and vitaly. come out to one of our next meets when sup brings his radar gun. it's humbling.

PPL - don't apologize. thought we played pretty well. we really just ran into a better combo. raidenwood or hollyraid just outclassed us. sometimes you just gotta say, too good. let me know next time you go to social friday.

I missed way too many first serves yesterday. At least I didn't double fault that much. My second serve can usually hold me over, but not too well against you. Also you have quite a heater that I'm surprised you didn't use more.

Have you or hollywood been radar'd before? If so, what was your fastest?

raiden031 · 01-04-2009, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zacinnc78

where did yall play ?virginia?im in nc

played in Maryland.

hollywood9826 · 01-04-2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raiden031

I missed way too many first serves yesterday. At least I didn't double fault that much. My second serve can usually hold me over, but not too well against you. Also you have quite a heater that I'm surprised you didn't use more.

Have you or hollywood been radar'd before? If so, what was your fastest?

Raiden You didn't get to witness TFM top notch kicker. When his kicker is working he can really sneak the hard one in there, which makes them much more effective.

I didnt get to see you play a whole lot, but your strokes were very solid. Next time we do it I wanna be on the opposite side to witness the guy who gets mover from 3.0 to 4.0. That's quite a big jump there

I will also wear long sleeves next time we play there (which is hopefully soon) becasue it was a little chilly and my shoulder never quite loosened up.

PPL, you played very well don't get discouraged. I was the same way (and still am) as I would find myself doing everything right to win the point, but not wining it.

Topaz · 01-04-2009, 03:33 PM

Boys...if you talk of kick serves, do not leave Mr. Han out of the conversation, though he hasn't been in lately to say hello.

Vitaly...Randy sprained his ankle in his first match yesterday. He spent all of today hobbling around and refusing to sit down and rest it despite my *encouragement* to do so (not to be confused with nagging!). I have a feeling, despite his macho bravado, that he will not be doing a lot of moving on the court for a while.

I had a long weekend. I had a tournament! Started yesterday out with singles, in the preliminary round robins. There were three of us in my group -> me, a 19 yr old (who I played in the doubles final last time), and a 15 yr old. Ok...*singing*...which one of these things do not belong*???

Both kids were students of Randy's, though I know the 19 yr old started with Carol. I pretty much thought I was toast, especially since I had a horrible, horrible loss on Thursday in a practice match. We shall not talk of it. I still lost, 5-8 (8 game pro-sets), but it was probably one of the best matches I've played in singles...EVER. Next up was the 15 year old, and I went up 5-1!!! She was pretty much dumping everything into the net, and made it pretty easy for me, though I had a game plan, and was trying my *best* to stick to it. And then, predictably, the wheels came off, and I lost 6-8. To say I was a bit tuckered and ****ed off was an understatement. I was even questioned to whether or not I tanked the match!

My gosh, I'm so desperate for a singles win, plus Topaz does not Tank! Topaz may wig out (sure) and totally melt down (no problem), but Topaz does not Tank!

Next up was doubles, round robins again, only there were four teams in each group. My partner and I won our first one 8-3, though it felt tougher than that. Our opponents were two lovely Japanese ladies who were pretty fearless and pretty fast around the court. Next one we also won 8-3, pretty routine. Next up were two ladies that I knew from a tournament I played over the summer, and I knew at least one of them would be super tough (especially when I noticed her racquet of choice was an APDC!

). Sure enough, it was a nail biter, but we took it in a tie-break, 8-7 (8-6).

I was pretty tired last night!

So, we advanced to the single elimination semis today, and came out really strong against a very spunky gal and a super accurate lobber. They fought back, it was very tight, and once again, we won the tie break 8-7 (7-4).

That put us in the final against one of my *other* doubles partners 'Mashona' and her partner 'Y' (who I partnered with last time we had this tournament in doubles, and we lost in the final to the 19 yr old and her younger sister). So, yes, that means I have, at one point or another, partnered each person on that court!

Again, my partner and I came roaring out, taking a 3-0 lead by exploiting and kind of luring the other two into overhitting and making errors. We just tried to play solid, high percentage doubles. Then, Mashona decided she was going to take the net, and let me tell you, Mashona hits *hard*. As hard as many guys I know. Y was still making errors and at least giving up some easy put away balls when we pushed her deep, but Mashona is also a former sprinter, and ran down at least five would be winners. They fought back, and eventually took the title at 8-5.

So, I know have two completely identical women's advanced doubles 2008 finalist trophies. *scratching head* Yes, I think we got leftover trophies!

Sup also ran another great clinic this morning...not sure why you guys aren't just sucking it up, setting your alarm, and coming out and playing! Oh well, more room for me and my mixed team (and trust me, we neeeeed it!). Well, except for the wookie. He's our ringer!

prestigeprolover · 01-04-2009, 03:48 PM

wooooooooooooo! nice win eagles!!! high five topaz!

yes! i don't owe hollywood dogfish crab soup now.

01-03-2009, 03:22 PM	#16707
Sup2Dresq Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,938	Shcmad... this thread is for you! Look at my post fanboy! http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showt...=1#post2973129 __________________ "[Luke:] I can't believe it. [Yoda:] That is why you fail."

01-03-2009, 03:35 PM	#16709
Topaz Legend Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,648	Yay! Glad to see we finally got you out on the courts Raiden!!! I agree with you on PPL...I think he's going to improve really fast! Any pictures or videos??? __________________ What would you do if you knew you could not fail?

01-04-2009, 03:33 PM	#16719
Topaz Legend Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,648	Boys...if you talk of kick serves, do not leave Mr. Han out of the conversation, though he hasn't been in lately to say hello. Vitaly...Randy sprained his ankle in his first match yesterday. He spent all of today hobbling around and refusing to sit down and rest it despite my encouragement to do so (not to be confused with nagging!). I have a feeling, despite his macho bravado, that he will not be doing a lot of moving on the court for a while. I had a long weekend. I had a tournament! Started yesterday out with singles, in the preliminary round robins. There were three of us in my group -> me, a 19 yr old (who I played in the doubles final last time), and a 15 yr old. Ok...singing...which one of these things do not belong??? Both kids were students of Randy's, though I know the 19 yr old started with Carol. I pretty much thought I was toast, especially since I had a horrible, horrible loss on Thursday in a practice match. We shall not talk of it. I still lost, 5-8 (8 game pro-sets), but it was probably one of the best matches I've played in singles...EVER. Next up was the 15 year old, and I went up 5-1!!! She was pretty much dumping everything into the net, and made it pretty easy for me, though I had a game plan, and was trying my best* to stick to it. And then, predictably, the wheels came off, and I lost 6-8. To say I was a bit tuckered and ***ed off was an understatement. I was even questioned to whether or not I tanked the match! My gosh, I'm so desperate for a singles win, plus Topaz does not Tank! Topaz may wig out (sure) and totally melt down (no problem), but Topaz does not Tank! Next up was doubles, round robins again, only there were four teams in each group. My partner and I won our first one 8-3, though it felt tougher than that. Our opponents were two lovely Japanese ladies who were pretty fearless and pretty fast around the court. Next one we also won 8-3, pretty routine. Next up were two ladies that I knew from a tournament I played over the summer, and I knew at least one of them would be super tough (especially when I noticed her racquet of choice was an APDC! ). Sure enough, it was a nail biter, but we took it in a tie-break, 8-7 (8-6). I was pretty tired last night! So, we advanced to the single elimination semis today, and came out really strong against a very spunky gal and a super accurate lobber. They fought back, it was very tight, and once again, we won the tie break 8-7 (7-4). That put us in the final against one of my other* doubles partners 'Mashona' and her partner 'Y' (who I partnered with last time we had this tournament in doubles, and we lost in the final to the 19 yr old and her younger sister). So, yes, that means I have, at one point or another, partnered each person on that court! Again, my partner and I came roaring out, taking a 3-0 lead by exploiting and kind of luring the other two into overhitting and making errors. We just tried to play solid, high percentage doubles. Then, Mashona decided she was going to take the net, and let me tell you, Mashona hits hard. As hard as many guys I know. Y was still making errors and at least giving up some easy put away balls when we pushed her deep, but Mashona is also a former sprinter, and ran down at least five would be winners. They fought back, and eventually took the title at 8-5. So, I know have two completely identical women's advanced doubles 2008 finalist trophies. scratching head Yes, I think we got leftover trophies! Sup also ran another great clinic this morning...not sure why you guys aren't just sucking it up, setting your alarm, and coming out and playing! Oh well, more room for me and my mixed team (and trust me, we neeeeed it!). Well, except for the wookie. He's our ringer! __________________ What would you do if you knew you could not fail?

01-04-2009, 03:48 PM	#16720
prestigeprolover New User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 75	wooooooooooooo! nice win eagles!!! high five topaz! yes! i don't owe hollywood dogfish crab soup now. __________________ i need a shorter name...

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