Tennis Warehouse-Central Florida Chapter (Greater Orlando Area) - Page 15

mikeler · 09-25-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bad_call

possibly the same guy who tried to steer me towards a thick tweener without knowing anything about my game.

other than that they seem to be decent.

Just got confirmation that the Citrus Classic will be starting on December 16th this year, a week earlier than normal. I'm playing the club champion tomorrow. I'd like to see how SSGator would do against him since right now I'm having trouble getting sets off either player.

bad_call · 09-25-2009, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

Just got confirmation that the Citrus Classic will be starting on December 16th this year, a week earlier than normal. I'm playing the club champion tomorrow. I'd like to see how SSGator would do against him since right now I'm having trouble getting sets off either player.

who was last year's club champion? maybe i should play a set with ssgator to gauge my level...especially if i'm thinking about playing the CC.

mikeler · 09-25-2009, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bad_call

who was last year's club champion? maybe i should play a set with ssgator to gauge my level...especially if i'm thinking about playing the CC.

I don't want to post names, but I can send you an e-mail. I don't beat him very often. It only happens on days when he is not at his best and I am.

bad_call · 09-25-2009, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

I don't want to post names, but I can send you an e-mail. I don't beat him very often. It only happens on days when he is not at his best and I am.

gotcha. thanks.

Power Player · 09-25-2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

Do you use a 1 handed backhand or two? The hardest part with going up in stick weight for me is getting around on my 1 hander. I'm going to the local big box store at lunch to take some cuts with the heavier rackets just to see what they feel like.

I use a 2 hander. But the problem with heavier racquets is the static weight vs the swing weight. Most stock racquets have a low swingweight even if they are heavier in static weight. One that does not is the Head Radical Pro..the one Andy Murray endorses. It is the same swingweight I modded my stick to, but it only weighs 11.6.

It's actually probably the racquet i would buy if I ever developed arm problems, because it has a ton of flex.

I talked to Frank about the Citrus when he was stringing my racquet. It sounds pretty cool. Not sure if I will do it this year or not, but next year I will for sure. I have no idea the level of competition.

mikeler · 09-25-2009, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bad_call

gotcha. thanks.

E-mail sent with the name.

mikeler · 09-25-2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Power Player

I use a 2 hander. But the problem with heavier racquets is the static weight vs the swing weight. Most stock racquets have a low swingweight even if they are heavier in static weight. One that does not is the Head Radical Pro..the one Andy Murray endorses. It is the same swingweight I modded my stick to, but it only weighs 11.6.

It's actually probably the racquet i would buy if I ever developed arm problems, because it has a ton of flex.

I talked to Frank about the Citrus when he was stringing my racquet. It sounds pretty cool. Not sure if I will do it this year or not, but next year I will for sure. I have no idea the level of competition.

I'd say the seeded players are usually 5.0s. The rest of the field is usually 4.5s with a few 4.0s. It's cool because he runs an Open tournament at the same time, so in between matches you can watch the real guys play.

Power Player · 09-25-2009, 07:26 AM

Cool. Who plays in the open tournie?

mikeler · 09-25-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Power Player

Cool. Who plays in the open tournie?

Amer Delic won it 5 or 6 years ago. You get guys that might be ranked in the 300s or 400s in the world.

Power Player · 09-25-2009, 07:49 AM

Oh yeah, thats killer. I may have to check that out.

mikeler · 09-25-2009, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Power Player

Oh yeah, thats killer. I may have to check that out.

They also have a doubles tournament. I played it 2 years ago with the guy that had just beaten me in the quarters. It was a brutal match in about 85 degree weather. Then we had to immediately play doubles. We were up a set and a break when we both just gassed out. That doubles team went on to win the tournament which bummed us both out!

Where did you buy your sticks? I'm seriously considering going up to a 12 oz/HL combo.

bad_call · 09-25-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

I'm seriously considering going up to a 12 oz/HL combo.

could be a good thing for the health of your arm but will take time to adjust. that's a big change from what u have now right? u may need to bite the bullet and get a used one and play with it for a while til u get used to the additional weight.

ssgator80 · 09-25-2009, 09:29 AM

Hey Mark, set the match up. Is the tournament open to anyone or do you have to be members?

bad_call · 09-25-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ssgator80

Hey Mark, set the match up. Is the tournament open to anyone or do you have to be members?

ssgator - would u be up for a practice set so i can gauge my level ?

ssgator80 · 09-25-2009, 09:52 AM

Sure - Bad call. I will be pretty busy next week - but the week after would work fine. What is your schedule and where do you play?

mikeler · 09-25-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ssgator80

Hey Mark, set the match up. Is the tournament open to anyone or do you have to be members?

Tourney is open to anyone. Club prize is a free 6 month membership for non-members and 1 year free membership for members. Sign up in November or you might not make it into the draw in time. The Open winner usually gets a few grand.

ssgator80 · 09-25-2009, 10:02 AM

What is the entry fee? December looks pretty slow and that date is open. So I will most likely play.

bad_call · 09-25-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ssgator80

Sure - Bad call. I will be pretty busy next week - but the week after would work fine. What is your schedule and where do you play?

thanks. will have to get back to you regarding the schedule. there are a few public courts i hit and mostly Red Bug but i'm flexible. maybe i should watch you and mikeler hit to see if it would be worth your time. maybe mikeler can shoot me an email as to where and when.

mikeler · 09-25-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ssgator80

What is the entry fee? December looks pretty slow and that date is open. So I will most likely play.

I believe it is $35 for singles and $40 for a doubles team. You'll probably want to have Frank talk to me about seeding you. I've been a 6 or 7 seed the last three years. Singles is a 32 man draw for the Club and 64 for the Open. The Open starts on Wednesday and the Club on Thursday. You play your first two rounds on day 1 and then 1 match a day after that.

mikeler · 09-25-2009, 10:19 AM

Looks like ssgator and I are going to try and get out there Wednesday at 5 PM over at OTC. Weather forecast looks good at the moment for that day.

If you do come out, maybe you can fix my forehand like you fixed Power Player's serve. I'd love to go one match without projecting a forehand 100 feet straight into the air!

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Power Player G.O.A.T. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: On my iPhone Posts: 13,548	Cool. Who plays in the open tournie? __________________ 🐐ing

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Power Player G.O.A.T. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: On my iPhone Posts: 13,548	Oh yeah, thats killer. I may have to check that out. __________________ 🐐ing

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mikeler G.O.A.T. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 14,854	Looks like ssgator and I are going to try and get out there Wednesday at 5 PM over at OTC. Weather forecast looks good at the moment for that day. If you do come out, maybe you can fix my forehand like you fixed Power Player's serve. I'd love to go one match without projecting a forehand 100 feet straight into the air! Last edited by mikeler : 09-25-2009 at 10:26 AM.

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