I´m starting to collect wood - Page 2

max · 06-18-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gavna

The original bags issued did say BORG PRO but after he walked away from the game Donnay removed the BORG and continued to sell them with just the PRO graphics.

I just got my hands on some classic pro stock sticks: Rossingnol, Snauwert, Donnay....buddy got ahold of some of Jimmy Arias's Borg Pro's, Solomon's Stratos, tons of Tracy Austin's old sticks and even some of Gerulaitis's Sicks. All pro stock all never even strung!!!!!!

How can this kind of event happen in Year of Our Lord 2011?

That's incredible. Wow! Millionaire's stash or something. . .

slice bh compliment · 06-18-2011, 06:35 PM

^awsm!^

OP, that Maxply is legendary. The other ones are cool, too, but man, hit with that Maxply for sure.

gavna · 06-18-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by slice bh compliment

^awsm!^

OP, that Maxply is legendary. The other ones are cool, too, but man, hit with that Maxply for sure.

Also looks to be in excellent shape. Such a sweet stick.

gavna · 06-18-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by max

How can this kind of event happen in Year of Our Lord 2011?

That's incredible. Wow! Millionaire's stash or something. . .

Sitting in storage and warehouse - told me the lot had close to 400 sticks in it. Oddest ones are the Jan Kodes Snauwaerts with extra large lettering to better show up on TV. I had to have the Borg Pro - has the beefed up head

max · 06-19-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gavna

Sitting in storage and warehouse - told me the lot had close to 400 sticks in it. Oddest ones are the Jan Kodes Snauwaerts with extra large lettering to better show up on TV. I had to have the Borg Pro - has the beefed up head

Wow! That would've been a major thrill to be the first one to walk into that cache!

AlpineAce · 07-10-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gavna

Sitting in storage and warehouse - told me the lot had close to 400 sticks in it. Oddest ones are the Jan Kodes Snauwaerts with extra large lettering to better show up on TV. I had to have the Borg Pro - has the beefed up head

Hey im looking for some donnay graphite/wood's (not the pro) any chance you came across any of those?? and or procynetic/pro one mids

coachrick · 07-10-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineAce

Hey im looking for some donnay graphite/wood's (not the pro) any chance you came across any of those?? and or procynetic/pro one mids

AA, I recently scored a 'Horizon Mid'; graphite reinforced, open throat mid that appears very flexy. Black with 'Donnay' blue graphics, double handed black grip. I'm afraid the head is quite soft. Looks like it was used once and put in storage. Interesting stick. Donnay is a bit off my radar...my only other one is a 'Graphite Plus 25' mid(no wood, of course, 'all' graphite).

robbo1970 · 07-11-2011, 08:10 AM

Some very nice collections there

I think all Donnays are beautiful rackets. I have a Donnay Allwood that I have owned since I was 12 when they still sold them in shops and I'm loathe to use it anymore. I kept it in such good condition that now its just a wall decoration.

Ive managed to pick up a few nice rackets recently; A nice Adidas woody (again, gorgeous rackets) but it has a couple of mm warpage so not sure how it would play.

For playing I've just re-gripped a Maxply For Tournament Graphite. What a sweet beast it is. Hits the ball superbly and is surprising light to swing.

Player#1 · 07-11-2011, 04:46 PM

I love to hit with the Borg Pro, Vilas and the Maxply Fort, but my favorite so far is the Jack Kramer Autographs. The unstrung frames are a whole new feel if you're used to ones that have gone soft.

I was scared to use the Maxply Fort after my dad said he used to snap those in the throat pretty quick... But then again, he also used to have the graphite F-200s breaking on him after a couple of weeks.

String them low and they should last a long time.

Migelowsky · 10-11-2011, 08:14 PM

Hi =) I got some new racquets but they are not wood, I didn´t want to start another thread so I´ll post them here.
All are in mint condition, the max 200g was $20 dlls , my coach saw it
and bought it for me. The only "defect" is the metal on the cover, it´s rusted.
Another is a Head Arthur Ashe Competition, I saw it on the action site and
bought it for sentimental reasons, it was my first racquet , I got it on Christmas and I still remember the smell of new.
The Prince Classic II was included with the Head.

Migelowsky · 10-11-2011, 08:19 PM

I love the feeling of this racquets, I did hit with the arthur ashe and
had a deja vu. When I was a kid I wanted the Max 200 G but was
to expensive for me. I play a little today with it and I love the
feel, normally a can´t play without a dampener but I liked the
sound this one made, also the All wood has a very nice sound

Migelowsky · 10-11-2011, 08:24 PM

I think the only one that I really would want to get is the Borg Pro,
I hope I´ll get lucky and find a nice one.
The other day I saw a Yamaha in very good condition but I was
able to stop myself

, I need another one of my real racquets ( Völkl
Power Bridge 8 315 ) and shoes, maybe in another time.

alechino · 10-14-2011, 11:44 AM

I like stringing ( natural gut) and playing with my woodies...

IMG_0008 di scaccomauro, ha da passà 'a nuttata..., su Flickr

IMG_0013 di scaccomauro, ha da passà 'a nuttata..., su Flickr

max · 10-15-2011, 04:12 AM

Handsome dunlops.

alechino · 10-18-2011, 02:58 PM

my little collection of woodies for playing...

IMG_0012 di scaccomauro, ha da passà 'a nuttata..., su Flickr

Migelowsky · 04-10-2012, 01:37 PM

New additions =) Borg Pro Midsize and Flex Pro

Migelowsky · 04-10-2012, 01:41 PM

and next to my Allwood

Migelowsky · 04-10-2012, 01:48 PM

The Flex Pro has a slot on the throat , I guess it was designed to make it
more flexy, I tested it today and I like it a lot, I always use a
dampener, but for some reason I like the sound this rackets make.

and the Donnay Bunch

michaelscoots · 04-11-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick

i am now into chris evert autographs

Mick,

How does the Wilson Chris Evert Autograph play compared to a Jack Kramer Auto? I notice the wood from the base of the handle comes further up the shaft. Is it stiffer? I've read it's lighter (I'm guessing the "lights" are lighter than your average JK light). Any insight?

thanks,
Michael

Mick · 04-11-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelscoots

Mick,

How does the Wilson Chris Evert Autograph play compared to a Jack Kramer Auto? I notice the wood from the base of the handle comes further up the shaft. Is it stiffer? I've read it's lighter (I'm guessing the "lights" are lighter than your average JK light). Any insight?

thanks,
Michael

Hi Michael, To me, it feels softer and lighter than the Jack Kramer auto. It's easier to play with than both the Jack Kramer auto and Borg Pro. The Borg Pro is the most demanding of the 3 racquets.

The cool about using the Chris Evert racquet after you have beaten your opponent, you could brag (in a friendly way) that it's not just a wood racquet but also women's wood racquet -- sounds like even more of a handicap but in reality not so at all

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alechino New User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 10	my little collection of woodies for playing... IMG_0012 di scaccomauro, ha da passà 'a nuttata..., su Flickr Last edited by alechino : 10-18-2011 at 11:15 PM.

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Migelowsky Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 335	The Flex Pro has a slot on the throat , I guess it was designed to make it more flexy, I tested it today and I like it a lot, I always use a dampener, but for some reason I like the sound this rackets make. and the Donnay Bunch Last edited by Migelowsky : 04-10-2012 at 01:52 PM. Reason: typos

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