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jimbo333 · 01-29-2013, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross K

jimbo,

^ Is that you???!!!... OMG where have you been?... no more racketaholicing for you in the last few years?... are you back among us now?... so many questions.

Yes, I am going to be posting again more regularly, hopefully at least once a week!

I am in the process of getting my rackets out of storage and sorting them out, should be good fun

Currently am using the best racket I've ever played with in the last 20 years. The Angell custom 95 18x20 63RA, what a racket honestly amazing!

jimbo333 · 01-29-2013, 11:51 AM

And gutted for Muzza

He was definitely the best player in the first 2 sets, but novak's serve saved him and stopped him from winning that 2nd set.
After that Muzza couldn't keep up with him, and his serve wasn't good enough to keep him in the match unfortunately.

Still there is no doubt that Murray is now 2 in the world, and if he keeps improving and working hard then another GS title this year is a probability (hopefully Wimbledon).

Ross K · 01-29-2013, 09:06 PM

^ I was gutted but TBH not totally. I found what Novak was doing out there just very compelling and of such a high quality. Anyhow, I, too, have high hopes Muzza might get another GS title this year.

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Currently am using the best racket I've ever played with in the last 20 years. The Angell custom 95 18x20 63RA, what a racket honestly amazing!

Wow, given the number of frames you've hit with/owned, that's some statement.

What's so special about your Angell frame?

jimbo333 · 02-01-2013, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross K

^ I was gutted but TBH not totally. I found what Novak was doing out there just very compelling and of such a high quality. Anyhow, I, too, have high hopes Muzza might get another GS title this year.

Wow, given the number of frames you've hit with/owned, that's some statement.

What's so special about your Angell frame?

The custom Angell 95 18x20 63RA has the best combination of power, control and arm comfort I've ever used in a modern racket. Normally with modern rackets one of these 3 suffers, but not in this case. I've even used a poly string in it, admittedly only SPPP, and still performs brilliantly without any pain either on my many mis-hits!

crosscourt · 02-02-2013, 01:37 PM

Played for the first time in a while today at the Westway. We had an hour indoors and then an hour outside under floodlights on the fake clay. All I can say is that the last hour wasn't tennis. It was cold, with a strong breeze, and we were playing in a sandpit. I quite like red clay but this stuff is nothing like it. Better than no tennis but only just.

Dave M · 02-03-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbo333

The custom Angell 95 18x20 63RA has the best combination of power, control and arm comfort I've ever used in a modern racket. Normally with modern rackets one of these 3 suffers, but not in this case. I've even used a poly string in it, admittedly only SPPP, and still performs brilliantly without any pain either on my many mis-hits!

Jimbo! How are you?
Nice racquet choice I have a pair but the 16 by 19 string pattern.

PureAlph4 · 02-03-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by crosscourt

Played for the first time in a while today at the Westway. We had an hour indoors and then an hour outside under floodlights on the fake clay. All I can say is that the last hour wasn't tennis. It was cold, with a strong breeze, and we were playing in a sandpit. I quite like red clay but this stuff is nothing like it. Better than no tennis but only just.

Are the indoor facilities at Westway any good? Decent changing facilities? It's roughly 50 quid for a two hour court booking, which is steep, but it does provide flexibility for occasional users of indoor courts. A pity that a singles court takes up so much space, so is effectively priced at the opportunity cost foregone of a 5-a-side pitch used by 10 people, with the cost spread accordingly.

Have played a fair amount of 5-a-side there, but never tennis.

crosscourt · 02-03-2013, 01:40 PM

The changing facilites aren't much good. The indoor courts are good, though the light is a little uneven. There are peak and off peak rates. Getting a court is hard though. There is a list of people, now closed, who are able to block book. The rest of us have to get on the phone pretty regularly. If you drive and park underground there is always a chance that your car will be stolen.

jimbo333 · 02-13-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave M

Jimbo! How are you?
Nice racquet choice I have a pair but the 16 by 19 string pattern.

Yes I'm good thanks mate, am playing more these days!

Am going to try out the 16x19 at some point, and the 70RA also

Ross K · 02-13-2013, 10:04 PM

Dunlop 200 frames generally and the Mfil + specifically (which is simply an open pattern version not actually extended despite the + name) - what do ppl make of these frames? Thoughts and opinions?

As it's very much a British racquet, I thought it only proper and correct to post this query here.

prostaff junkie · 02-14-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbo333

Yes I'm good thanks mate, am playing more these days!

Am going to try out the 16x19 at some point, and the 70RA also

Jimbo, I've listed two 70ra Vantage's on the big auction site (UK). An 18x20 (white) and a 16x19 (black). Have a look, you may pick up a bargain.

jimbo333 · 02-14-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by prostaff junkie

Jimbo, I've listed two 70ra Vantage's on the big auction site (UK). An 18x20 (white) and a 16x19 (black). Have a look, you may pick up a bargain.

You really shouldn't mention that sort of stuff in this thread!

(seen them,nice)

jimbo333 · 02-14-2013, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross K

Dunlop 200 frames generally and the Mfil + specifically (which is simply an open pattern version not actually extended despite the + name) - what do ppl make of these frames? Thoughts and opinions?

As it's very much a British racquet, I thought it only proper and correct to post this query here.

Ross, I tried the 200 Aerogel4D and didn't like it, seemed to play stiff and felt lighter than I expected. The Mfil was supposed to be good though, if remember what people said!

forthegame · 03-01-2013, 11:57 PM

Gosh, we must all be busy!

Winter blues?

Ross K · 03-02-2013, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by forthegame

Gosh, we must all be busy!

Winter blues?

A lot of UKRHs have now joined the FB group. Lots of banter and trading/selling there.

crosscourt · 03-02-2013, 04:54 AM

Maybe it's time then. But I have never been on Facebook. Do you just log on and open an account?

prostaff junkie · 03-02-2013, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by crosscourt

Maybe it's time then. But I have never been on Facebook. Do you just log on and open an account?

Yeah, that's it really. It' very easy and straightforward. Just go to the home page and you'll see where to start.

forthegame · 03-02-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross K

A lot of UKRHs have now joined the FB group. Lots of banter and trading/selling there.

Left Facebook over a year ago. No plans to rejoin, seems I'm missing out then...

jimbo333 · 03-05-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by forthegame

Left Facebook over a year ago. No plans to rejoin, seems I'm missing out then...

Same with me, I'm not going to be joining Facebook at the moment

forthegame · 03-07-2013, 04:55 PM

Guys, come back, lol!

01-29-2013, 11:51 AM	#3682
jimbo333 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Windsor, England Posts: 3,987	And gutted for Muzza He was definitely the best player in the first 2 sets, but novak's serve saved him and stopped him from winning that 2nd set. After that Muzza couldn't keep up with him, and his serve wasn't good enough to keep him in the match unfortunately. Still there is no doubt that Murray is now 2 in the world, and if he keeps improving and working hard then another GS title this year is a probability (hopefully Wimbledon). __________________ :)

02-13-2013, 10:04 PM	#3690
Ross K Legend Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,758	Dunlop 200 frames generally and the Mfil + specifically (which is simply an open pattern version not actually extended despite the + name) - what do ppl make of these frames? Thoughts and opinions? As it's very much a British racquet, I thought it only proper and correct to post this query here. __________________ Steam 99s

03-01-2013, 11:57 PM	#3694
forthegame Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Intercontinental Posts: 2,919	Gosh, we must all be busy! Winter blues? __________________ No For Sale posts outside the TW Classifieds please. "A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams."

03-07-2013, 04:55 PM	#3700
forthegame Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Intercontinental Posts: 2,919	Guys, come back, lol! __________________ No For Sale posts outside the TW Classifieds please. "A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams."

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