Tennis Warehouse-Mid Atlantic Chapter - Page 730

sapient007 · 10-23-2008, 06:35 PM

what.. no feedback on the sup workout?? we were promised a killer session last week

bring your sticks tomorrow jrs

JRstriker12 · 10-23-2008, 06:44 PM

Dell's out of stock - ship date may be 3-4 weeks, but it's worth it for the price.

JRstriker12 · 10-23-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by auzzieizm

I didn't hurt them physically, one guy's pride was hurt. My partner was the only other decent player so, we double bageled the other team. Then the worst player said he had a blister and had to go (and took the good balls with him). So we played 1v2 with the 1 player side always serving and rotating after each game. We got in about 4 games total (rotating after each game). The poor guy who had his pride hurt never won a game all hour. He was telling me how that had never happened to him. Then the guy from the other court started asking me to join his 3.0-3.5 USTA team, but my partner interjected saying I was above that level.

LOL!!!! (Ten Char)

JRstriker12 · 10-23-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sapient007

what.. no feedback on the sup workout?? we were promised a killer session last week

bring your sticks tomorrow jrs

Will do. The supa-clinic was more about accuracy and depth. Not too much sweat today.

auzzieizm · 10-23-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JRstriker12

Will do. The supa-clinic was more about accuracy and depth. Not too much sweat today.

seemed like it was about alot of missing today. I couldn't get the ball deep no matter how many lead strips I put on that frame.

JRstriker12 · 10-23-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by auzzieizm

seemed like it was about alot of missing today. I couldn't get the ball deep no matter how many lead strips I put on that frame.

Yeah, it's hard to get it that deep accurately. You did pretty good though. I don't think it was the weight of the frame. You got plenty of pop with that racket.

JRstriker12 · 10-23-2008, 08:11 PM

Chocolate Rain - the Remix - LOL!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x2W1...eature=channel

JRstriker12 · 10-23-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sup2Dresq

Terry Tate is back!

Oh.. he's so wookie! It hurts.

http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1884754

Nice hit. LOL!

auzzieizm · 10-24-2008, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JRstriker12

Yeah, it's hard to get it that deep accurately. You did pretty good though. I don't think it was the weight of the frame. You got plenty of pop with that racket.

I can wail on the ball more with that frame because it is lighter, but I am not as consistent when hitting or mixing up the play with angles or spin. That frame begs to bash the ball. A little more flashy, but not as dependable. I can hit first serves a little better with the frame, but spinning second serves in is not as effective. I can crack flat forehands, but topspinning the ball to the corner (as per the drill) is no bueno. etc.

JRstriker12 · 10-24-2008, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by auzzieizm

I can wail on the ball more with that frame because it is lighter, but I am not as consistent when hitting or mixing up the play with angles or spin. That frame begs to bash the ball. A little more flashy, but not as dependable. I can hit first serves a little better with the frame, but spinning second serves in is not as effective. I can crack flat forehands, but topspinning the ball to the corner (as per the drill) is no bueno. etc.

I did notice that you didn't hit your usual super-sharp-crazy-angle forehand last night. But I have to say, you always hit an angle or a shot that surprises me. Last night I was talking to JRK and saying that I can never tell what you are going to do with the ball - especially when you are close to the net - pretty frustrating.

So the frame search continues? Sounds like you should just go to vantage and get a super-flexy custom frame made to your specs.

auzzieizm · 10-24-2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JRstriker12

I did notice that you didn't hit your usual super-sharp-crazy-angle forehand last night. But I have to say, you always hit an angle or a shot that surprises me. Last night I was talking to JRK and saying that I can never tell what you are going to do with the ball - especially when you are close to the net - pretty frustrating.

So the frame search continues? Sounds like you should just go to vantage and get a super-flexy custom frame made to your specs.

thanks for the compliment.

And yeah, I will keep up the racquet search. Vantage doesn't have flexy os, but I hear there frames are more cushy than spec. I would totally rock a white vantage frame with white overgrip.

hollywood9826 · 10-24-2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JRstriker12

Chocolate Rain - the Remix - LOL!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x2W1...eature=channel

Heres the Chocolate Rain dude on Jimmy Kimmel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nattl...eature=related

tfm1973 · 10-24-2008, 08:52 AM

i'm on zanax and percocet and that chocolate rain song doesn't make any sense to me. what am i missing? someone enlighten me because i'm old and my finger that used to be on the pulse of what's hot is now too busy checking my own pulse.

chocolate salty balls by south park's chef is far superior to this kid.

okay gotta eat and go back to bed and come up with lyrics to kimchi rain. "kimchi rain. it's so stinky but it's worth the pain. kimchi rain."

TheJRK · 10-24-2008, 12:46 PM

<Waiting around to see if I have to go to Prague next week>

Anyone hitting this weekend? Might be the last chance to hit outdoors before it gets too cold. I'm not playing in my last ACTA match so let me know if anyone wants to hit around.

auzzieizm · 10-24-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJRK

<Waiting around to see if I have to go to Prague next week>

Anyone hitting this weekend? Might be the last chance to hit outdoors before it gets too cold. I'm not playing in my last ACTA match so let me know if anyone wants to hit around.

I can hit tomorrow morning at WHS if you want?

sapient007 · 10-24-2008, 04:51 PM

suppose to rain sat but give me a ring if you guys venture out to wakefield HS

auzzieizm · 10-24-2008, 06:32 PM

Played with TennisHustler from Seattle this evening. He is very consistent, extremely good footwork, scrappy, and has great hands at net. He reminds me of Pat Rafter. He would just rally from the baseline, consistent serve, and then just charge the net whenever he had a chance. He probably won most of the points when he was up there. And despite not being too tall of a player, I only got one lob over his head in the entire two sets (it was a lucky flick lob after his first volley had me really scrambling). I was able to pull out the "w" 6-1, 6-4.

Which leads me to my next point, the Wilson Steffi is getting das boot. I actually played better with the way-to-long Yonex Pro RD 70 because the extra length was getting me more kick and pace on serve and groundies (so he couldn't charge the net as easily on me). I could also slow down my strokes more with the RD 70, so that meant fewer errors. The RD 70 does give really good spin- definite plus. The Wilson Steffi, once again, forced me to take cuts I don't feel comfortable taking. Flashier winners and more errors because of the lighter weight. Played 3 games with it and put it down for fear of getting myself into a hole. Both of the aforementioned frames need to go though. Maybe some original Donnay's will fall out of the sky...

hollywood9826 · 10-24-2008, 07:45 PM

Auz have you tried a prince graphite classic over size or the NXG graphite oversize?

Also fischer has a pro no1 105. only 10.9 ozs but has 58 stiffness.
Thats all I can think of.

auzzieizm · 10-24-2008, 08:05 PM

I tried Sap's POGOS at the meet at JRK's in the summer. Didn't get much of a hit with it, but it felt slow and heavy. My shots were going long. I tried the NXG 100 (not OS)- not bad, that was a long time ago. And I haven't tried that 105 mpro, but I did try the ones that Josh had. Not too bad.

You hit with the Donnay on Thursday. Didn't you say something along the lines of: I understand why you like this. You were playing pretty well with it yourself.

FatLazyDonkey IamAJoke · 10-24-2008, 09:17 PM

auzz, it looks like i will be free on friday afternoon. is friday okay? I'm not 100% though, i will get back to u on it.

10-23-2008, 06:44 PM	#14582
JRstriker12 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,250	Dell's out of stock - ship date may be 3-4 weeks, but it's worth it for the price. __________________ Ludacris: My chick bad! Tell me if you seen her. She always brings the racket like Venus and Serena!

10-23-2008, 08:11 PM	#14587
JRstriker12 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,250	Chocolate Rain - the Remix - LOL! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x2W1...eature=channel __________________ Ludacris: My chick bad! Tell me if you seen her. She always brings the racket like Venus and Serena!

10-24-2008, 06:32 PM	#14597
auzzieizm Semi-Pro Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 424	Played with TennisHustler from Seattle this evening. He is very consistent, extremely good footwork, scrappy, and has great hands at net. He reminds me of Pat Rafter. He would just rally from the baseline, consistent serve, and then just charge the net whenever he had a chance. He probably won most of the points when he was up there. And despite not being too tall of a player, I only got one lob over his head in the entire two sets (it was a lucky flick lob after his first volley had me really scrambling). I was able to pull out the "w" 6-1, 6-4. Which leads me to my next point, the Wilson Steffi is getting das boot. I actually played better with the way-to-long Yonex Pro RD 70 because the extra length was getting me more kick and pace on serve and groundies (so he couldn't charge the net as easily on me). I could also slow down my strokes more with the RD 70, so that meant fewer errors. The RD 70 does give really good spin- definite plus. The Wilson Steffi, once again, forced me to take cuts I don't feel comfortable taking. Flashier winners and more errors because of the lighter weight. Played 3 games with it and put it down for fear of getting myself into a hole. Both of the aforementioned frames need to go though. Maybe some original Donnay's will fall out of the sky... __________________ smart shoe guy and promiscuous racquet man- xisbum Last edited by auzzieizm : 10-24-2008 at 06:34 PM.

10-24-2008, 07:45 PM	#14598
hollywood9826 Semi-Pro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 492	Auz have you tried a prince graphite classic over size or the NXG graphite oversize? Also fischer has a pro no1 105. only 10.9 ozs but has 58 stiffness. Thats all I can think of. __________________ Touched by his Noodly Appendage

10-24-2008, 08:05 PM	#14599
auzzieizm Semi-Pro Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 424	I tried Sap's POGOS at the meet at JRK's in the summer. Didn't get much of a hit with it, but it felt slow and heavy. My shots were going long. I tried the NXG 100 (not OS)- not bad, that was a long time ago. And I haven't tried that 105 mpro, but I did try the ones that Josh had. Not too bad. You hit with the Donnay on Thursday. Didn't you say something along the lines of: I understand why you like this. You were playing pretty well with it yourself. __________________ smart shoe guy and promiscuous racquet man- xisbum