Tennis Warehouse-Mid Atlantic Chapter - Page 2377

PaulMan · 01-09-2013, 09:49 AM

Wait... Monkey, I know I asked you to start it but now that I think about it... Monkey, have you reached geezer status yet?

JRstriker12 · 01-09-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by coolblue123

I'll sign up for that. You can even play at the courts next to my place.

Has 2 jungle gym setups. My admission is the following:

JRStriker: One bottle of your homemade hot sauce
Paulman: One hacksaw racquet job
tmonkey: One Serve lesson
dats: What's the burrito that you got last time?
zappy: hotdog and bottle of shampoo
sap: use of his towing hitch in dc to park my car.
downs: location of the gyro shop again (wanted to go last time when I was at Vienna)

We'll have to do it some time CB!

Topaz · 01-09-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by McLovin

We talked about doing a 40+ 4.5 team (most of our players are 40+), but we would have to drive to NOVA for every match. We have a hard enough time getting everyone to play at home. 40+ minute drive ain't happening...

40+ is supposed to be the age...not the distance! hahahaha!

Sup2Dresq · 01-09-2013, 11:09 AM

I think I want to play tennis again!

However I have no racquets. Can one be so legend that he doesn't even need a racquet to play? Or is it the opposite ..I need 14 plus matched racquets to be a legend on the court (..of opinions).

So time to demo, but honestly it's three racquets I seem to want.

- Wilson steam 99s. Anyone hit with it?
- aeropro-
-babolat pure drive:- topaz you've owned both. Can you compare?

Any other choices seem worthwhile? Bueller? Anyone?

Topaz · 01-09-2013, 11:36 AM

For me, the PD just felt more comfortable...the switch was all about feel. I did sacrifice spin.

I sometimes think about going back. But overall very, very happy with the PD.

Sup2Dresq · 01-09-2013, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Topaz

For me, the PD just felt more comfortable...the switch was all about feel. I did sacrifice spin.

I sometimes think about going back. But overall very, very happy with the PD.

Have you tried string setups or tension set ups. If I want more spin from non aeropro racquet I start pointing my racquet head down during the forward swing. Any swing under the knee area helps me. But I'm no Bolivian necktie!

What strings are you using now? Pd peeps here seem to love genesis black magic or typhoon.

JRstriker12 · 01-09-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sup2Dresq

I think I want to play tennis again!

However I have no racquets. Can one be so legend that he doesn't even need a racquet to play? Or is it the opposite ..I need 14 plus matched racquets to be a legend on the court (..of opinions).

So time to demo, but honestly it's three racquets I seem to want.

- Wilson steam 99s. Anyone hit with it?
- aeropro-
-babolat pure drive:- topaz you've owned both. Can you compare?

Any other choices seem worthwhile? Bueller? Anyone?

If you are legendary just show up with god's racquet from the Prince commercials.

Didn't drak hit with the 99s?

One of my hitting partners switched to the PD, I've had thoughts of giving it a try again at times.

Personally I also like the Head Speed sticks.

Sup2Dresq · 01-09-2013, 12:27 PM

Jrs,

There is a tennis store down here that has it on their racks.

How about a wooden spoon? Or a rusty car antenna .

Demo the new pd and tell me what you think.

coolblue123 · 01-09-2013, 03:09 PM

if anyone does hit with the 99s, I'd like to hear if the racquet feels polarized?

PaulMan · 01-09-2013, 04:17 PM

Downs had it for about a week...

zapvor · 01-09-2013, 04:48 PM

sup-i would demo the regular steam 100. i think you would be impressed. you can get so much out of the racket

zapvor · 01-09-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by coolblue123

Got half a set of 17g Prince Beast I want to try. Wondering if I should put in some good multi (cross) to offset any harshness for this poly? If not, I'll just cross it with some el'cheapo OGSM 17g and string it low.
Just got my 3rd NYC from RPNY. Going to play it near stock. Only minimum lead on 12 and 6 and bridge. Even enticed to just put some heavy tape on the bumper guard.

you had one shipped from their shop in ny?

coolblue123 · 01-09-2013, 05:48 PM

yep, got it new from flea-bay. they were the sellers.
I never heard of them before, I didn't know they were so famous and does a lot of customization.

u got any 99s in ur shop? its going to be on the 60's this weekend. thinking about taking one out for a spin. (no pun intended)

downs_chris · 01-09-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulMan

Downs had it for about a week...

yeah, the 99s wasn't for me...too much spin all the time...felt a little disconnected on my shots -- especially on the backhand side...maybe i would get used to it after a while, but i didn't really care for it...

coolblue123 · 01-10-2013, 04:32 AM

spent 2 hrs last night getting the new stick ready. Put minimal lead on 12/6/Bridge + 2 overgrips. Total weight comes out to be 11.2 oz.

Cop'ed out of using Prince Beast, trying Weiss Cannon Supercharged/ OGSM 17g. Just bouncing thw ball off my palm seems like it has a crunchy feel. yum!

Swings very fast now. Can't wait to try a semi-western FH with this stick.

coolblue123 · 01-10-2013, 04:33 AM

Thanks Paulman.
Downs: Any polarization? Did it felt like that juicy fruit? I never got used to that racquet because it seems like alot of weight was put ont he head to get that swingweight.

Sup2Dresq · 01-10-2013, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by zapvor

sup-i would demo the regular steam 100. i think you would be impressed. you can get so much out of the racket

Thanks Zapvor!

You should test this out...please don't burn yourself *yikes*

sapient007 · 01-10-2013, 07:22 AM

^^
You should test this out...please don't bun yourself *yikes*

fixed for pun and now i've gotta run. i should quit it while it's fun.. all ya b!tches eat skittles while i bathe in the m-f-ing sun..

-lil wayne

datsveryinterestin · 01-10-2013, 08:50 AM

Plaka grill gyros are the bomb...been too long! Im up for a twmac trip there any time! Goin outaide to hit blxpro, igspeed, & vcore89 again. Sigh...cant decide

Maybe demo new speed pro and blade98 and start over. tuff life!

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After another test...think ill just keep my blxpros and sell everything else. Sure they each do some things well... But a) blxpro is cheapest b) is easiest to use and c) can be deadly if im playing well
I tail weighted it and now my backhand feels better too. Good enuffz!

Just have to play more like Moya rather than Hewitt or Djoker!

Topaz · 01-10-2013, 02:46 PM

Ashley Harkleroad as a commentator makes me want to stick a fork in my eye. And my ears.

01-09-2013, 11:09 AM	#47524
Sup2Dresq Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,936	I think I want to play tennis again! However I have no racquets. Can one be so legend that he doesn't even need a racquet to play? Or is it the opposite ..I need 14 plus matched racquets to be a legend on the court (..of opinions). So time to demo, but honestly it's three racquets I seem to want. - Wilson steam 99s. Anyone hit with it? - aeropro- -babolat pure drive:- topaz you've owned both. Can you compare? Any other choices seem worthwhile? Bueller? Anyone? Last edited by Sup2Dresq : 01-09-2013 at 11:11 AM.

01-09-2013, 11:36 AM	#47525
Topaz Legend Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,648	For me, the PD just felt more comfortable...the switch was all about feel. I did sacrifice spin. I sometimes think about going back. But overall very, very happy with the PD. __________________ What would you do if you knew you could not fail?

01-09-2013, 03:09 PM	#47529
coolblue123 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 1,531	if anyone does hit with the 99s, I'd like to hear if the racquet feels polarized? __________________ BB NYC Hexy Fiber 17g 53lb.

01-09-2013, 04:48 PM	#47531
zapvor Legend Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: tennis courts Posts: 7,904	sup-i would demo the regular steam 100. i think you would be impressed. you can get so much out of the racket __________________ Member of TW MAC. yes, we are better than you. and we bout to hop on a court to make another 'mil

01-09-2013, 05:48 PM	#47533
coolblue123 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 1,531	yep, got it new from flea-bay. they were the sellers. I never heard of them before, I didn't know they were so famous and does a lot of customization. u got any 99s in ur shop? its going to be on the 60's this weekend. thinking about taking one out for a spin. (no pun intended) __________________ BB NYC Hexy Fiber 17g 53lb.