Indiana Jolly, and the Quest for the Holy Paperweight. - Page 2

PeterFig · 01-12-2011, 08:43 PM

Fabulous thread already and you haven't even started. Looking forward to the progress.

Might be fun to post your current equipment (racquet, strings, shoes, etc) now and also if you make any changes as you progress in your quest. I know you've talked in depth about the equipment you use in other threads but it might be good just to have it here for the record, especially if you make any alterations along the way.

good luck!

tennisee · 01-12-2011, 10:02 PM

Why not a blog Jolly? Easier for the TW masses to follow the story...

J011yroger · 01-13-2011, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BounceHitBounceHit

Good luck J-Man!

I too am subscribed.

And may I suggest you buy and read 'MindSet'? It is the best book I've read on the mental side of the game (I am currently in the process of reading it to pen a review for TTW)

Best,

BHBH

I also am reviewing it for TW!

So far I dig it.

J

J011yroger · 01-13-2011, 02:32 AM

Weighed in at 178 this morning, tiniest ache in my serving shoulder, like it hasn't been used in a couple weeks, everything else feels good. All systems go.

J

JoelDali · 01-13-2011, 05:35 AM

This thread will no doubt be voted G.T.O.A.T™ at the TTYETC 2011.

I Dream of J011y.

dlk · 01-13-2011, 05:41 AM

Any league action in your plans?

JoelDali · 01-13-2011, 05:53 AM

O dear, O my, the Korean Harvard 5.0 Holy Hotty McHamburglar is back from Boston and just texted me looking for battles...please J011y schedule a mixed match ASAP, we will travel...this post is not hyperbole...

TourTenor · 01-13-2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by J011yroger

INFORMATION

Height: 6'3"

Weight: 178lb

USTA Rating: 5.0C

2011 Eastern Ranking: (To be listed.)

2011 Player Record: (To be listed.)

Most Recent Video: (To be listed.)

J

J, I have subscribed as well ... However, your first post says you are 183 lbs and a mere minute later you are 178 lbs. That is fantastic progress! Onwards ....

J011yroger · 01-13-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JoelDali

O dear, O my, the Korean Harvard 5.0 Holy Hotty McHamburglar is back from Boston and just texted me looking for battles...please J011y schedule a mixed match ASAP, we will travel...this post is not hyperbole...

Ok, let's do it next week. What location works for you guys? Possibly even Sunday afternoon/evening.

J

J011yroger · 01-13-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TourTenor

J, I have subscribed as well ... However, your first post says you are 183 lbs and a mere minute later you are 178 lbs. That is fantastic progress! Onwards ....

I weigh myself on my digital bathroom scale every morning after I pee while wearing my boxers and a t-shirt. Wed morning I was 183, this morning after not eating junk or drinking beer, 45 minute workout and 1 1/2 hours of tennis the yesterday I was 178. We will see what tomorrow brings.

J

J011yroger · 01-13-2011, 09:26 AM

^^^ P.S. I am peeing clear, so not dehydrated.

J

J011yroger · 01-13-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dlk

Any league action in your plans?

I had intended to play 9.0 and 10.0 mixed, but got derailed by being injured. So I think I am just going to concentrate on practice and tournaments until Men's league starts up. I really liked the guys on my 5.0 team so I will most likely play 5.0 men's again. It is very good practice for me, and everyone I played were great guys, so it is excellent for me to sharpen up my doubles play (Which is dubious at best haha), and every team has one or two 5.5-6.0 type players to play the singles spot so if I get to play singles then it is also great practice for me.

J

J011yroger · 01-13-2011, 01:34 PM

For the new year I decided to clean out, and organize the stuff in my bag, and move into my new BLX Pro Tour Super Six, that has been sitting in the corner of my apartment for about a year.

Shortly after, I decided that this was the worst crap garbage bag I have ever owned in my life.

So, as I move my stuff back into my old bag, I will do a sort of bag check.

J

J011yroger · 01-13-2011, 02:06 PM

My old bag, empty, and new bag full...

J

J011yroger · 01-13-2011, 02:13 PM

What didn't make the grade in the cleanout in addition to loose change, papers, receipts, mashed together power and cliff bars...

I bought the jumprope when I very first started playing tennis again, because every tennis player needs a jumprope. It has yet to make a single revolution, and so after carrying it around for 5 years, I have decided to cut it loose.

Same with the Nike grip thingy... Although I have used it for about 10 minutes over the past 5 years.

The black ball was supposed to be for good luck, but I need a new lucky charm, so that gets pitched.

I no longer have to tape my wrist, so I don't need the disposable razors anymore.

Don't even know how the Nike bag, or black book got in there, but they were never used, so they get taken out aswell.

J

J011yroger · 01-13-2011, 02:18 PM

Accessories:

Pen, Sharpie, and a few bucks.

Thirty pack of Wilson Pro overgrips, and roll of finishing tape.

Rubberbands and vibe dampners.

Scissors (Don't run with!!!)

Paper with inspirational msg.

Nike Watch.

Blank Book.

Spare shoelaces.

J

J011yroger · 01-13-2011, 02:23 PM

Racquets:

5 J-Six-One Tour 90s (Have 9 left from 20 originally)

Leaded, Siliconed, strung with "The Jolly Rig" (Ashaway Kevlar 16g Mains and Luxilon ALU Rough crosses at 70#), Wilson Pro Overgripped, and #64 Rubberbanded.

J

J011yroger · 01-13-2011, 02:26 PM

Middle Compartment:

Hats, Drinks, Balls.

I need to add a box of Cliff, and a box of Power Bars (Peanut butter flavor) and some water.

J

J011yroger · 01-13-2011, 02:33 PM

End Compartment:

Bandannas (Have too many in there, will have to weed more out).

Advil, Aleve, Tiger Balm, Sunblock, Deodorant.

Flip Flops.

Socks (Two pair crew for clay, two pair quarter for hard)

Athletic, surgical, and head tape, and wrist straps. (Need to take out some of the athletic tape, not much need for it anymore.)

Assorted wrist bands. (Rarely used since I don't sweat much)

T-shirt.

First Aid Kit.

In the summer I will throw in a towel or two.

J

J011yroger · 01-13-2011, 02:35 PM

Oh, and I also have another brand new Eco Pro Tour Super Six, just incase my bag wears out and I don't like the new ones.

J

01-12-2011, 08:43 PM	#21
PeterFig Semi-Pro Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: in a treehouse Posts: 559	Fabulous thread already and you haven't even started. Looking forward to the progress. Might be fun to post your current equipment (racquet, strings, shoes, etc) now and also if you make any changes as you progress in your quest. I know you've talked in depth about the equipment you use in other threads but it might be good just to have it here for the record, especially if you make any alterations along the way. good luck! __________________ Wilson ProStaff BLX 90 // Mains: Gosen Microsheep 17 @54lb + Crosses: Volkl Cyclone 17 @52lb

01-13-2011, 02:32 AM	#24
J011yroger G.O.A.T. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 11,443	Weighed in at 178 this morning, tiniest ache in my serving shoulder, like it hasn't been used in a couple weeks, everything else feels good. All systems go. J __________________ I'm your huckleberry...

01-13-2011, 05:35 AM	#25
JoelDali Legend Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,950	This thread will no doubt be voted G.T.O.A.T™ at the TTYETC 2011. I Dream of J011y. __________________ There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live and too rare to die.

01-13-2011, 05:41 AM	#26
dlk Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 2,212	Any league action in your plans? __________________ All in All is All We Are

01-13-2011, 05:53 AM	#27
JoelDali Legend Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,950	O dear, O my, the Korean Harvard 5.0 Holy Hotty McHamburglar is back from Boston and just texted me looking for battles...please J011y schedule a mixed match ASAP, we will travel...this post is not hyperbole... __________________ There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live and too rare to die.