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blackdot_fit · 06-23-2009, 08:49 PM

being the OP of this thread, i must say it was very hard to part with my (2) PSLs. i'm now using two Head LM Rad MPs, but i miss my PSLs badly! i just didn't have the stamina and footwork to really put the PSL to good use.

but....

once the PSL GTs come out (which is very soon, from what i've heard), you can bet your ***** i'll be picking up two of those, AND two of the 1st generation!

now if i could just lose 90 lbs,.....i'd be off the wagon again!

oh,---have any of you guys tried the Head Speed Pro alongside the PSL? just wondering if there were any similarities....

gpt · 06-25-2009, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by blackdot_fit

being the OP of this thread, i must say it was very hard to part with my (2) PSLs. i'm now using two Head LM Rad MPs, but i miss my PSLs badly! i just didn't have the stamina and footwork to really put the PSL to good use.

but....

once the PSL GTs come out (which is very soon, from what i've heard), you can bet your ***** i'll be picking up two of those, AND two of the 1st generation!

now if i could just lose 90 lbs,.....i'd be off the wagon again!

oh,---have any of you guys tried the Head Speed Pro alongside the PSL? just wondering if there were any similarities....

Hey blackdot you should have stuck with the PS LTD's they might have helped you lose the lbs.
Thanks for staring this thread and what did you do with your PS LTD's?

blackdot_fit · 06-25-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gpt

Hey blackdot you should have stuck with the PS LTD's they might have helped you lose the lbs.

word is bond on this!

i'm also currently teaching my wife and sister how to hit, so i needed something that could game with, but also feed balls without having to switch racquets. feeding balls with the PSL really sucked!

i actually sold my frames to a couple of cool guys here on the TW boards.

one thing i noticed, was that the frame actually needed some break-in time. i bought my first one long before my second and they never played the same, even though they were strung and gripped exactly the same. my backup was always stiffer than my 1st frame. weird, huh?

gpt · 06-25-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by blackdot_fit

one thing i noticed, was that the frame actually needed some break-in time. i bought my first one long before my second and they never played the same, even though they were strung and gripped exactly the same. my backup was always stiffer than my 1st frame. weird, huh?

i found exactly the same thing. so i am now using my back up to try and match them

fattsoo · 06-30-2009, 11:48 AM

got to hit around with the racquet for about 1 1/2 hour yesterday. LOVE IT!!! Solid as it could be

atennisrand · 07-01-2009, 12:32 AM

This is not a racquet I hear of much but looks like there are supporters for it.

chizzle · 07-05-2009, 06:59 PM

The more I play (which I think is important for sticks like this...), the more I love it. It swings so h-light, that I absolutely hammer serves.

I'm a righty, and I play (like most of us), mostly rightys.. I'm not afraid to hit that slice out wide do the FH and open up the court for a cc 2hbh, and I control the points if not winning it on my serve or a stupid mistake by me (quite possible).

Just digging it more and more.

One other poster a page or 2 back mentioned Lux BB Ace. I am using that in the mains (it's an 18g) and TF BiPhase 16 in the crosses. Best set up yet for me so far. The Ace feels great, almost makes me consider a full Ace set up. (can't do it though). Taking aggressive cuts.

jpr · 07-07-2009, 07:19 AM

question for the group: do you hit predominantly flat or spin groundies with PSL?

recently switched to PSL from POG...looking for more control. love it so far. a strong 5.0 player on my team had great success with PSL & hits a ton of spin (unfortunately i'm no 5.0). i have a fast swing that is flatter than my buddies. i figure it is easier to incorporate more spin with my current swing speed than learning to slow down my swing with more powerful spin oriented frames. thoughts?

Kevo · 07-07-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jpr

question for the group: do you hit predominantly flat or spin groundies with PSL?

Mostly topspin, but I like to mix it up with some flat and slice as well.

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Originally Posted by jpr

i figure it is easier to incorporate more spin with my current swing speed than learning to slow down my swing with more powerful spin oriented frames. thoughts?

Well, a faster swing will produce more spin. I don't think intentionally slowing your swing is going to do you any good, unless your stroke is unsound to begin with.

rxblitzrx · 07-07-2009, 08:08 PM

I just snapped my first string on with this frame today. I usually cut them out before one breaks but these finally gave.

I snapped a cross string which was a little odd to me. Do you guys normally break a cross or a main?

fattsoo · 07-07-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jpr

question for the group: do you hit predominantly flat or spin groundies with PSL?

recently switched to PSL from POG...looking for more control. love it so far. a strong 5.0 player on my team had great success with PSL & hits a ton of spin (unfortunately i'm no 5.0). i have a fast swing that is flatter than my buddies. i figure it is easier to incorporate more spin with my current swing speed than learning to slow down my swing with more powerful spin oriented frames. thoughts?

mostly spins and this is IMHO the strong point of the racquet. You do not need to adjust your swing, just change the grip a little and you'll be amaze by the ability of the racquet

Kevo · 07-08-2009, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rxblitzrx

I snapped a cross string which was a little odd to me. Do you guys normally break a cross or a main?

It depends on what strings I'm using. With full poly, it's always the mains. With a poly/syn gut hybrid, it's usually a cross.

blackdot_fit · 07-13-2009, 09:12 PM

to anyone who gets their hands on a Pure Storm Ltd. GT, post your review here!

one cool thing about an updated PSL is.....

the 1st gen will be cheaper!

rfprse · 07-13-2009, 09:28 PM

Just to say this racquet was a pleasant surprise. Other than swinging too early with my FH due to the difference of timing, this seems to feel the best with which I've hit among Babolats, even considering the off center hit twisting. Hitting backhands with it was a pleasure and the slice was quite nice.
Only if I get the FH to work better with it I'd commit to this one, not sure yet.

rxblitzrx · 07-14-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by blackdot_fit

oh,---have any of you guys tried the Head Speed Pro alongside the PSL? just wondering if there were any similarities....

I demoed the Speed Pro when it first came out. I think I wrote a line about it somewhere in this thread, too. I basically compared all my demos to the PSL and I've always come back to the PSL.

I can't remember very well but the Speed Pro was too heavy. It also feels nothing like the PSL on contact.

gpt · 07-16-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jpr

question for the group: do you hit predominantly flat or spin groundies with PSL?

I hit varying degrees of topspin on my forehand and topspin, flat and slice on my backhand. The thing I like about the PSL is that it does not limit the shots you can hit with it.

My limits are because of my abilty and technique, not because of the PSL. It took me about two weeks of hitting with it until I was not conscious of it's extra weight over the Wilson I had been hitting with.

WBF · 07-16-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by blackdot_fit

one cool thing about an updated PSL is.....

the 1st gen will be cheaper!

Yup, that's what I'm waiting for!

rxblitzrx · 07-16-2009, 02:21 PM

I'm hoping the new PSL GT will be more powerful. My hitting partner graduated to a player's frame (Pro Staff Classic 6.1) and I'm having trouble keeping up with the heaviness of his balls. (no pun intended)

gpt · 07-16-2009, 07:54 PM

Lots of words in this thread but no pics.

Sangria Munky · 07-17-2009, 08:58 PM

I made a thread, asking who would change to the new pure storm ltd. gt. PLease go to: http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=275427

06-30-2009, 11:48 AM	#225
fattsoo Semi-Pro Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 443	got to hit around with the racquet for about 1 1/2 hour yesterday. LOVE IT!!! Solid as it could be __________________ 4X aerogel 100, TW leather + lead @ 3,9&12 0'clock :)

07-05-2009, 06:59 PM	#227
chizzle Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 180	The more I play (which I think is important for sticks like this...), the more I love it. It swings so h-light, that I absolutely hammer serves. I'm a righty, and I play (like most of us), mostly rightys.. I'm not afraid to hit that slice out wide do the FH and open up the court for a cc 2hbh, and I control the points if not winning it on my serve or a stupid mistake by me (quite possible). Just digging it more and more. One other poster a page or 2 back mentioned Lux BB Ace. I am using that in the mains (it's an 18g) and TF BiPhase 16 in the crosses. Best set up yet for me so far. The Ace feels great, almost makes me consider a full Ace set up. (can't do it though). Taking aggressive cuts. __________________ "You need to stop buying racquets" - my wife.

07-07-2009, 08:08 PM	#230
rxblitzrx Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 322	I just snapped my first string on with this frame today. I usually cut them out before one breaks but these finally gave. I snapped a cross string which was a little odd to me. Do you guys normally break a cross or a main? __________________ Babolat Pure Storm Ltd. (X1 Biphase 18 @ 53lbs)

07-16-2009, 02:21 PM	#238
rxblitzrx Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 322	I'm hoping the new PSL GT will be more powerful. My hitting partner graduated to a player's frame (Pro Staff Classic 6.1) and I'm having trouble keeping up with the heaviness of his balls. (no pun intended) __________________ Babolat Pure Storm Ltd. (X1 Biphase 18 @ 53lbs)

07-16-2009, 07:54 PM	#239
gpt Professional Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 865	Lots of words in this thread but no pics. __________________ the past is gone forever and the future never gets here Last edited by gpt : 07-16-2009 at 07:56 PM.