Post Pictures of your Racquets and Tennis Gear - Page 39

Tennis Man · 09-17-2006, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by carpetgrub

From left to right, top to bottom:
St. Vincent 85, Tour DB 85, 2000 Special 85, n61 Tour 90 US, n61 Tour 90 Asian, Pro Staff 6.0 95, Pro Staff 6.0 95, PS Tour 90, Taiwan 85, St. Vincent 85, St. Vincent 85.

Hey, could you tell me what version PS 85 I have? My guess is Taiwanese:

It says "Braided Construction Exclusively Manufactured by CHIAO TA" on inside of the throat. How does it differ from other versions?

Also, does Wilson still sell the grommet strips and bumper guards for it?

Thanks.

thelimfactor · 09-17-2006, 07:05 AM

Drakulie mate...that is the largest collection of shoes i have EVER seen. You have more than roger fereder! Seriously...i saw some "tennis access/all areas" program and murphy jensen interviewd him at the Oz open, and he only had 6 pairs for that torney...you have 18! R u sponsored?

Ever try the vapor 3's? I think they are great!

Lakoste · 09-17-2006, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rafaello

Hey, could you tell me what version PS 85 I have? My guess is Taiwanese:

It says "Braided Construction Exclusively Manufactured by CHIAO TA" on inside of the throat. How does it differ from other versions?

Also, does Wilson still sell the grommet strips and bumper guards for it?

Thanks.

I think all the CHIAO TA 85's are made in China, and TW sells the grommets/bumperguards

Tennis Man · 09-17-2006, 08:10 AM

ty Lakoste

drakulie · 09-17-2006, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by thelimfactor

Drakulie mate...that is the largest collection of shoes i have EVER seen. You have more than roger fereder! Seriously...i saw some "tennis access/all areas" program and murphy jensen interviewd him at the Oz open, and he only had 6 pairs for that torney...you have 18! R u sponsored?

Ever try the vapor 3's? I think they are great!

No, I'm not sponsored. After the Oscillates were disontinued

, I happened to go to a tennis store to buy two pair of shoes (I wasn't sure what I was going to buy). While trying on shoes I noticed there was an Oscillate box in my size. So, I asked the owner how much? He told me he would make me a deal if I cleared out all his Oscillates. So I bought all of them (around 10 pairs) for 25 each. So instead of buying 2 newer models for around $ 200, I got 10 pair of Oscillates for $250. Then about 6 months ago I went back to the same store to buy some lead, and he had found a bunch more in the back, so he offered them all to me for 20 bucks each----of course I took it. I have around 25 pairs. All the ones in the photo are brand new never worn. There are also about 6 different styles.

As for the vapor 3's I have never tried them. The only other "newer" shoe I have tried is the Nike Motions (which I really liked), and someone gave me a free pair of Breathe Free II's (which I use for walking-I didn't like them for tennis----too much cushion).

I have so many oscillates it will be a long time before I need to buy or use another type of shoe. Each pair lasts me anywhere between 3-5 months depending how often I play.

thelimfactor · 09-17-2006, 08:58 AM

so by my calcluations you may well be wearing them in 2015!

It would be like someone now still wearing the Michael Chang reebok pumps!
(mind u they are classics also)

drakulie · 09-17-2006, 09:14 AM

Yup, it will definitely be a long time before I have to fork out $100+ for a new pair of shoes. All in all, I paid $450 for 20 pairs of shoes. That same 450 would of only bought me 4 of the newer styles.

Will888 · 09-17-2006, 09:23 AM

wow thats 22 bucks each pair of shoes!

couch · 09-17-2006, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by drakulie

Best shoe ever made? And the winner is:

NIKE AIR OSCILLATE!!

Drakulie, that is sick dude.

I had several pairs of the black ones and the silver ones. Those were my favorite versions of the oscillates. The white ones were a little too plain for me.

Tennis Man · 09-17-2006, 11:54 AM

Anybody has a good collection of wooden racquets to show?

gonzalocatalino · 09-17-2006, 01:17 PM

from the top:
shoes:
fila´s x point II
Reebok MDP´s
Racquets
Emrik Autograph II
Wilson PS 6.0 (st. vincent)
2x Head prestiges XL (LM paintjob)
Volkl Tour 10 gen II
Volkl Tour 10 VE MP

drakulie · 09-17-2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by couch

Drakulie, that is sick dude.

I had several pairs of the black ones and the silver ones. Those were my favorite versions of the oscillates. The white ones were a little too plain for me.

Yeah, the black ones are my favorites too, then it would be the SE Versions on the upper right. The white one are very plain, but were the most popular so the guy I bought them from had mostly white ones. For $22 a pop, you can't beat it.

VGP · 09-17-2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by drakulie

Best shoe ever made? And the winner is:

NIKE AIR OSCILLATE!!

drakulie - are you a Sampras devotee or what?

Wilson PS 85 with lead tape at 3 & 9 o'clock - check.
4 5/8 grip size with Tournagrip overgrip - check.
Unique Sampras vibration dampener - check.
one handed backhand - check.
Nike Air Oscillate collection (large) - check.

....denim bed cover....Pete's probably got that too.

VGP · 09-17-2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafaello

Anybody has a good collection of wooden racquets to show?

This is from the other gear thread.....

....and the other other gear thread......

drakulie · 09-17-2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by VGP

drakulie - are you a Sampras devotee or what?

Wilson PS 85 with lead tape at 3 & 9 o'clock - check.
4 5/8 grip size with Tournagrip overgrip - check.
Unique Sampras vibration dampener - check.
one handed backhand - check.
Nike Air Oscillate collection (large) - check.

Actually, McEnroe is my all-time favorite. I started using the PS 85 shortly after switching from the Dunlop Black Max and 200 G back in the mid to late 80's. I still have my first Black Max.
Never played with a two-hander. Back when I started playing that form was non-existent.
Lead tape: Very little, and only at 3 & 9.
Grip: 4 3/8
String: Ashaway Kevlar Crossfire II, 16 gauge.

The shoes? Well I switched form the K-Swiss Oscillators? Used the motions, implosions, and finally settled on the Oscillates. So there you have it.

The rest of the stuff I'll give you. And yes, the denim bed cover is made from old Pete Sampras Denim Shorts LOL.

PS: Although I love Pete, I always rooted for AA.

VGP · 09-17-2006, 02:03 PM

Thanks drakulie - just pokin' fun.

I know what it's like to find a shoe that fits and plays just right. When I find a pair that I like, I buy like four pairs or whatever I can afford at the time to tide me over for a while.....

mutt · 09-17-2006, 03:51 PM

What are the stick under the LM paintjobs?

staffpro · 09-17-2006, 05:01 PM

if anyone has babolat preffered player forms plz email to patrick.sojecki@rogers.com it would be greatly appreciated.

thnx

gonzalocatalino · 09-17-2006, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mutt

What are the stick under the LM paintjobs?

head prestige classic 600 XL

pNoyr3D · 09-17-2006, 05:24 PM

Wow Drakulie that is alot of shoes.. Seems like you had a really good deal!! I hope to get my racquet pics up soon, but my camera stinks and I will wait until I recieve my full setup first.. But keep it coming people! Great job.

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gonzalocatalino Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bs. As. Posts: 1,643	updated gear from the top: shoes: fila´s x point II Reebok MDP´s Racquets Emrik Autograph II Wilson PS 6.0 (st. vincent) 2x Head prestiges XL (LM paintjob) Volkl Tour 10 gen II Volkl Tour 10 VE MP __________________ Volkl C10 Pro

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VGP Legend Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 6,309	Thanks drakulie - just pokin' fun. I know what it's like to find a shoe that fits and plays just right. When I find a pair that I like, I buy like four pairs or whatever I can afford at the time to tide me over for a while..... __________________ "The secret is to find your motivation every single time - your inner motivation - so I always want to improve myself..." - EV