Diary of a Racketaholic - Page 475

Ross K · 07-11-2012, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross K

klem,

Pull yourself together man. Get a grip. Do as the British do... Keep calm. Do not panic. And carry on.

klem, RHs,

You can ignore the above...

Just back from a long morning's session/match, and having played a set with my Pro No 1, and a set with my APDO, as well as another frame, the best way I can describe my present general racketaholic mixed up thought processes is thus:

Boricua · 07-11-2012, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross K

klem, RHs,

You can ignore the above...

Just back from a long morning's session/match, and having played a set with my Pro No 1, and a set with my APDO, as well as another frame, the best way I can describe my present general racketaholic mixed up thought processes is thus:

Does Bhags gets them for free? What was it, 4 in a row? And then a grin of satisfaction afrterwards?

McLovin · 07-11-2012, 05:13 AM

Funny, as I was talking with a friend this morning describing a doubles match my 4.5 team had a few weeks ago. After losing the 1st set and being down 1-0 in the 2nd, one of the opponents proceeded to "pull a Baghdatis" and broke all 5 of his frames, one after another.

They defaulted the match...

Meaghan · 07-11-2012, 05:15 AM

Haha great stuff Rossy......more details are required, you should know by now

Boricua · 07-11-2012, 05:31 AM

Played yesterday at 8 PM with the VCORE 100. I played pretty inconsistent, couldnt dial in my topspin strokes and had trouble with the lightness of the frame in terms of timing my strokes. Today the 100 did not feel that well with Pro Line 2 at 55. The strings have like 5 hours of playing time but the stringbed felt stiff.

At 11 pm, sitting in the family room and somewhat dissapointed (no tears at least, lol), I put the VCORE 100 in the bag and took out the unseparable Aeropro. Put the new, squared, red Bab dampener and a white grip. Will string the APD next week with Polyfibre TCS, one of the softest polys around, will string at 55.

Will play today at 6 with the APD, hope it goes better!

Power Player · 07-11-2012, 05:33 AM

Technically the Rad Pro is 62 flex. For me it just felt too soft..may have been the strings, but I need a little crispness on top of that plush feel to really like a stick. I get that with the yonex, even though it is in the same category.

Have to say this is the best I have volleyed in a long time. the balance definitely helps me there. Also had a nice overhead that went over the fence off the bounce. Forehand winners are seriously automatic now. If the ball sits up in my zone, I put it away. Definitely grooved into this racquet with the string setup and stock weight.

Ross K · 07-11-2012, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Meaghan

Haha great stuff Rossy......more details are required, you should know by now

Well, you know I mysteriously alluded to 'another frame'...

Pro No 1 is amazing - feel, build, all court, bla bla - but for me, sadly, it wasn't as good a fit from the b-line as my APD/O...

APD/O has such easy blasting power that from the backcourt I'm more in my element, but having played around with the stunning quality Pro No 1, it felt... it felt like it bloody rattled and was toy-like and flimsy and bla bla bla...

And so to the mystery frame...

Pulled out my old PC+ Swirly and proceeded to enjoy it more and probably play better arguably than with the previous two... I most of all appreciated the stability, better accuracy and control (than the APD), and general b-line brilliance... but with its substantial heft, I know from past experience that it's probably too much to be a realistic primary frame.

My muddled thoughts right this moment are to actually look again at those Swirly PDs+ I have... I'd drop some weight from the PC+, as well as gain some serve wallop... okay, the build quality and other aspects I so appreciate in the Pro No 1 may be lacking by comparison, but, I've long suspected XL may be the way I should go. And as well as serve prowess, I think there's a bit more 'body' to these plus-size Babs...

I don't know. I need a cup of tea...

Boricua · 07-11-2012, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by McLovin

Funny, as I was talking with a friend this morning describing a doubles match my 4.5 team had a few weeks ago. After losing the 1st set and being down 1-0 in the 2nd, one of the opponents proceeded to "pull a Baghdatis" and broke all 5 of his frames, one after another.

They defaulted the match...

Does tennis lead to neurosis?

Remember Nalbys outburst in Queens, Serenas cursing, Youshnys hitting his head with the racket and getting all bloody, etc.

BC1 · 07-11-2012, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JackB1

Personally, I wish they would stiffen up the Rad Pro some...maybe around 65.
So many people seem to struggle with the superflexy nature of it. Just tone it down a little!

To me the Rad Pro just felt weird. FOR ME, it was flexy but not in a comfortable way. It seemed flexy and stiff at the same time (I know that makes no sense). Maybe it's the d30 stuff. I haven't been able to get comforable with any of the youtek versions (though the IGs are a little better). The microgel versions where easier to use and more comfortable imo.

EDIT: It is very possible that my string set-up had a lot to do with my unsuccesful trial of the IG Rad Pro. Plus the fact that I didn't give it much of a chance. Balance and sw were not comfortable for me either.

BC1 · 07-11-2012, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Power Player

Technically the Rad Pro is 62 flex. For me it just felt too soft..may have been the strings, but I need a little crispness on top of that plush feel to really like a stick. I get that with the yonex, even though it is in the same category.

Have to say this is the best I have volleyed in a long time. the balance definitely helps me there. Also had a nice overhead that went over the fence off the bounce. Forehand winners are seriously automatic now. If the ball sits up in my zone, I put it away. Definitely grooved into this racquet with the string setup and stock weight.

Power, I don't feel like searching for it... what is your set up again (Courier I believe)? strings and tension? I think a full bed of poly (TB17) in the 95d may be too stiff. Felt some elbow tenderness already.

Meaghan · 07-11-2012, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross K

Well, you know I mysteriously alluded to 'another frame'...

Pro No 1 is amazing - feel, build, all court, bla bla - but for me, sadly, it wasn't as good a fit from the b-line as my APD/O...

APD/O has such easy blasting power that from the backcourt I'm more in my element, but having played around with the stunning quality Pro No 1, it felt... it felt like it bloody rattled and was toy-like and flimsy and bla bla bla...

And so to the mystery frame...

Pulled out my old PC+ Swirly and proceeded to enjoy it more and probably play better arguably than with the previous two... I most of all appreciated the stability, better accuracy and control (than the APD), and general b-line brilliance... but with its substantial heft, I know from past experience that it's probably too much to be a realistic primary frame.

My muddled thoughts right this moment are to actually look again at those Swirly PDs+ I have... I'd drop some weight from the PC+, as well as gain some serve wallop... okay, the build quality and other aspects I so appreciate in the Pro No 1 may be lacking by comparison, but, I've long suspected XL may be the way I should go. And as well as serve prowess, I think there's a bit more 'body' to these plus-size Babs...

I don't know. I need a cup of tea...

Ive mentioned it before but a leaded up Pure Storm may do the trick. When I had the PST and PC there was not a lot in it, I though Bab had done a cracking job of the GT's, the original was a bit flexy, although serving was super with them. I think you can make the Storm a proper beast as it comes in at 312 strung, you would have 30 or so grams to play with, creating the PC you want without the unweildy heft......

Power Player · 07-11-2012, 06:14 AM

The 95D may be the culprit on the elbow BC. It sure bugged mine. Its that stiff top area of the hoop.

Anyway, my setup probably won't help much..its more for a flexy stick.

Og Sheep Micro 16 at around 58#s crossed with Topspin Cyberflash at 54#s. Really, really great setup for me.

I don't think the 95D is for you based on your posts. Its more for guys who hit flatter, come from a heritage stick like a Pro staff and grew up playing tennis.

BC1 · 07-11-2012, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Power Player

The 95D may be the culprit on the elbow BC. It sure bugged mine. Its that stiff top area of the hoop.

Anyway, my setup probably won't help much..its more for a flexy stick.

Og Sheep Micro 16 at around 58#s crossed with Topspin Cyberflash at 54#s. Really, really great setup for me.

I don't think the 95D is for you based on your posts. Its more for guys who hit flatter, come from a heritage stick like a Pro staff and grew up playing tennis.

You may be right, but to be honest I was one of those guys who grew up playing with a heavier stick and hitting flat. I've just been toying with all the new modern tweeners since I got back in the game after a 20 year break. I try to convince myself that I got a topspin game, but I don't. That's why I've had a hard time being consistent with the PDs and APDs. Maybe I just needed to go back to my roots.

Anyway, time will tell. Right now I am loving the 95D, played with it again and liked it even more. I am playing better then I have in many months, and I can definitely attribute that to the racquet.

Question, would adding a little lead at 12 in the hoop make it stiffer and harder on the arm, or would it somehow make it easier on the arm by possibly increasing plow through and less bounce back/vibration when hit high in the hoop?

Thanks

syke · 07-11-2012, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BC1

You may be right, but to be honest I was one of those guys who grew up playing with a heavier stick and hitting flat. I've just been toying with all the new modern tweeners since I got back in the game after a 20 year break. I try to convince myself that I got a topspin game, but I don't. That's why I've had a hard time being consistent with the PDs and APDs. Maybe I just needed to go back to my roots.

Anyway, time will tell. Right now I am loving the 95D, played with it again and liked it even more. I am playing better then I have in many months, and I can definitely attribute that to the racquet.

Question, would adding a little lead at 12 in the hoop make it stiffer and harder on the arm, or would it somehow make it easier on the arm by possibly increasing plow through and less bounce back/vibration when hit high in the hoop?

Thanks

How about adding silicone to the butt? It would take away some the vibrations... No?

klementine79 · 07-11-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross K

klem,

Pull yourself together man. Get a grip. Do as the British do... Keep calm. Do not panic. And carry on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross K

klem, RHs,

You can ignore the above...

Just back from a long morning's session/match, and having played a set with my Pro No 1, and a set with my APDO, as well as another frame, the best way I can describe my present general racketaholic mixed up thought processes is thus:

'But I'm trying Ringo.... I'm trying real hard to be the shephard...'

I will have to live vicariously through the flock for the foreseeable future. While daycare payments will come to a halt 'Come September' (btw, great movie with Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida- classic), on account of my daughter starting primary...... My wife and I are expecting another child!!! Hopefully it will be a boy.... I'm gonna keep trying until I have a son. It's not as if the process is displeasing.

It's the aftermath that worries a bit.

Boricua · 07-11-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by klementine79

'But I'm trying Ringo.... I'm trying real hard to be the shephard...'

I will have to live vicariously through the flock for the foreseeable future. While daycare payments will come to a halt 'Come September' (btw, great movie with Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida- classic), on account of my daughter starting primary...... My wife and I are expecting another child!!! Hopefully it will be a boy.... I'm gonna keep trying until I have a son. It's not as if the process is displeasing.

It's the aftermath that worries a bit.

My cousin had 2 girls. He went for the boy and got twins- GIRLS. Now he has a wife and four daughters. Will he go for the boy? Dont think so.

In your case, hope your wish comes true and you get the boy. If not, youll be the king of the house.

McLovin · 07-11-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Boricua

In your case, hope your wish comes true and you get the boy. If not, youll be the king of the house.

Ha! Obviously you're not a father of all girls. King of the house? Hardly. To coin one of the shows my kids watch: Total Drama Island.

klementine79 · 07-11-2012, 09:18 AM

^ Oh yeah.

I buy dinosaur toys and Ninja Turtles because I can't stand to see naked barbies and stuffed pink things all over the floor all the time. Leonardo is married to Barbie btw. And tv?!?!.... I have 'dora the explorer', 'sid the science kid' and 'between the lions' theme songs eternally stuck in my head.

It's their house (wife and daughter's), I'm just a guest with privileges.

McLovin · 07-11-2012, 09:22 AM

Just be grateful you didn't have to sit through any of the Twilight movies...

klementine79 · 07-11-2012, 09:26 AM

^ I do.... and true blood. My wife loves them.

Thinks every vampire guy is hot. She records them on the dvr, then spends 'our' weekday evenings affixed to the tv.

I just sit with the laptop on the couch, next to her with some head-phones on. In my own world.

07-11-2012, 05:13 AM	#9483
McLovin Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,606	Funny, as I was talking with a friend this morning describing a doubles match my 4.5 team had a few weeks ago. After losing the 1st set and being down 1-0 in the 2nd, one of the opponents proceeded to "pull a Baghdatis" and broke all 5 of his frames, one after another. They defaulted the match... __________________ "Nobody beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row" -- Vitas Gerulaitis, after beating Jimmy Connors on his 17th try.

07-11-2012, 05:15 AM	#9484
Meaghan Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England Posts: 2,974	Haha great stuff Rossy......more details are required, you should know by now __________________ Becker London

07-11-2012, 09:18 AM	#9498
klementine79 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DcMdVa Posts: 3,651	^ Oh yeah. I buy dinosaur toys and Ninja Turtles because I can't stand to see naked barbies and stuffed pink things all over the floor all the time. Leonardo is married to Barbie btw. And tv?!?!.... I have 'dora the explorer', 'sid the science kid' and 'between the lions' theme songs eternally stuck in my head. It's their house (wife and daughter's), I'm just a guest with privileges. __________________ Tommy Haasian GOATmode* * = FedK (tm)

07-11-2012, 09:22 AM	#9499
McLovin Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,606	Just be grateful you didn't have to sit through any of the Twilight movies... __________________ "Nobody beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row" -- Vitas Gerulaitis, after beating Jimmy Connors on his 17th try.

07-11-2012, 09:26 AM	#9500
klementine79 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DcMdVa Posts: 3,651	^ I do.... and true blood. My wife loves them. Thinks every vampire guy is hot. She records them on the dvr, then spends 'our' weekday evenings affixed to the tv. I just sit with the laptop on the couch, next to her with some head-phones on. In my own world. __________________ Tommy Haasian GOATmode* * = FedK (tm)