Federer must make the switch or he will descend even more - Page 2

cy1126dragonamul · 07-08-2010, 03:24 PM

federer's getting old
nothing lasts forever~~!!!

Solomnstr · 07-08-2010, 05:09 PM

change of frame?
When he's been using this one frame and been as dominant as he has?
That's gotta be the last of his worries.
I'd bet on fed reaching the USO final

15_ounce · 07-08-2010, 05:36 PM

I have a feeling that Federer will lose in the 1st round of US OPEN.

Chenx15 · 07-08-2010, 05:48 PM

29 years old, two kids, back and foot injury, 2 weeks of lung infection, tons of charity work and still number 3 in the world. it's not the racket.

Seth · 07-08-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chenx15

29 years old, two kids, back and foot injury, 2 weeks of lung infection, tons of charity work and still number 3 in the world. it's not the racket.

Enough said.

Bud · 07-08-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chenx15

29 years old, two kids, back and foot injury, 2 weeks of lung infection, tons of charity work and still number 3 in the world. it's not the racket.

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Originally Posted by Seth

Enough said.

We should merge this with the Federer excuse thread

Fedace · 07-08-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Baseline

look i know youve heard enough of a federer racquet switch already but this time its serious. federer falling to number 3 is catastrophic at the least. federers game has really taken a hit because of a lack of power. what he needs to do to make up for it is to go to a wide beamed 95-98 frame. federer should do some testing with wilson and look at the BLX Pro Open. A 96 inch frame would work well for federer at this point in his career.

lack of power ??? more like Lack of control. Fed's forehand has been real Crap this year. 99% of the time it sails LONG....

Chanto · 07-08-2010, 06:45 PM

Why can't anyone realize one little thing?
When you start to suck at something, it's because of yourself, not the equipment. You can't blame a change in play on the racket if you used to play well with it.

BounceHitBounceHit · 07-08-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by drakulie

I disagree. He should switch to a smaller head size (40 sq inches). This way, he will have to concentrate more.

Perhaps to the Prince "God" frame Drak?

What was that thing anyway? 20si?

BHBH

Bud · 07-08-2010, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BounceHitBounceHit

Perhaps to the Prince "God" frame Drak? What was that thing anyway? 20si?

BHBH

IIRC, it's 10-12 sq. in.

Laid on 110 sq. in. Wilson

baseline_monster · 07-09-2010, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

lack of power ??? more like Lack of control. Fed's forehand has been real Crap this year. 99% of the time it sails LONG....

Classic Fedace there! So he makes 1 in 100 forehands!?

hoodjem · 07-09-2010, 04:49 AM

Didn't we see this same thread last year, right before the 2009 French Open.

Kunohara · 07-09-2010, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by baseline_monster

Classic Fedace there! So he makes 1 in 100 forehands!?

Yea and he won the AO. Imagine if he made just 1% more... the world would be his for the taking !

baseline_monster · 07-09-2010, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Kunohara

Yea and he won the AO. Imagine if he made just 1% more... the world would be his for the taking !

I know man, how people can take a thread like this seriously is beyond me! The guy had won the AO, made the quarters of FO and SW19 and he is done........ OK! Like the guy said earlier, he has got 2 kids now, ruled the game and was untouchable for 5 strait years and is getting older, and maybe a bit bored! Whenever you reach great highs, people want to see you fall, its inevitable. Looking forward to the Fedexpress rolling up to the US and spanking these boys and showing people he is still here!

Povl Carstensen · 07-09-2010, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by The Baseline

look i know youve heard enough of a federer racquet switch already but this time its serious. federer falling to number 3 is catastrophic at the least. federers game has really taken a hit because of a lack of power. what he needs to do to make up for it is to go to a wide beamed 95-98 frame. federer should do some testing with wilson and look at the BLX Pro Open. A 96 inch frame would work well for federer at this point in his career.

Federer falling to number three is catastrophic, he he...

AJK1 · 07-09-2010, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by baseline_monster

Hahahaha, so if he frames a ball with a 90, he will middle it on a 95? He is losing due to lack of movement, lack of confidence and maybe being tired, he has been on top since 04. If people spent longer on court hitting and less time thinking about this trash they would improve.

So true, most people on these boards can't play, so they talk this crap instead.

raiden031 · 07-09-2010, 06:29 AM

All he needs to do is practice with a 65" wooden racquet and then play matches with his 90" racquet and it will be cake for him.

The Baseline · 07-09-2010, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Povl Carstensen

Federer falling to number three is catastrophic, he he...

federer falling to number three is a big hit for the tennis world. you dont think its catastrophic because you probally arent around the game much. worldwide federer is arguably more popular than tiger woods and is sitting in the passenger seat only to michael jordan. federers collapse is monumental and is historical because of just how high he set the bar and for a player like djokovic to pass roger in the rankings serves as one of the biggest storylines in tennis history. federer is and by far is the most skilled player to ever play on the tour, yet his skill hasnt diminished that much. its little things like an extra bit of pop from the racquet and some added speed to his forehand and backhand. federer needs to try an 11-11.5 98 square inch frame and watch him win slam after slam. its just the little things......

VGP · 07-09-2010, 07:06 AM

^^^^ I hope you're not this dramatic in real life......

HBK4life · 07-09-2010, 07:58 AM

I bet if Qui Gon Jinn had a lightsaber with a wider beam and a little less head heavy he would have beat Darth Maul.

07-08-2010, 05:09 PM	#22
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Chanto Rookie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Methuen, MA Posts: 188	Why can't anyone realize one little thing? When you start to suck at something, it's because of yourself, not the equipment. You can't blame a change in play on the racket if you used to play well with it. __________________ Mantis 300 - (Mantis Comfort Poly/Gosen OG Sheep Micro 16)

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07-09-2010, 06:29 AM	#37
raiden031 Legend Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,997	All he needs to do is practice with a 65" wooden racquet and then play matches with his 90" racquet and it will be cake for him. __________________ There's no place for pushers in doubles. Federer leads 5-4 against Nadal on non-clay surfaces.

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VGP Legend Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 6,309	^^^^ I hope you're not this dramatic in real life...... __________________ "The secret is to find your motivation every single time - your inner motivation - so I always want to improve myself..." - EV

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15_ounce Professional Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: I'll never buy from TW until I get unbanned. Tennis Nuts FTW. Posts: 1,251	I have a feeling that Federer will lose in the 1st round of US OPEN.