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Ash_Smith · 08-21-2012, 08:29 AM

Had to make a save - thread nearly dropped off of the first page!

Cheers

prostaff junkie · 08-21-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ash_Smith

Had to make a save - thread nearly dropped off of the first page!

Cheers

Bloody hell.......!!

Trying a poly hybrid in the 95D again (poly mains this time-Kirschbaum Pro Line 2 with syn gut crosses, 52/55), hope I'm happy with it..........need to settle on a regular set up now I've settled on a frame.............

Ash_Smith · 08-21-2012, 11:28 AM

^^^I'm struggling to dial in a string on the Storm Tours i've now got. I was on gut/spin-x in my prestige's, but I thought i'd have a play about before I go back to that! On my second dalliance with RPM (the first time I used it, it was the 15L cut from Rafa's own reel no less) and I hated it, this is the 16 and strung at 52 it's way too baggy and I still don't like it! Will probably string up another at 55ish to see of that's any better, currently second bat is strung with RAB texflex at 58 and is playing quite nicely.

Haven't been unfaithful to my strings in a long time - it's kind of fun!!!

Cheers

raging · 08-21-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ash_Smith

^^^I'm struggling to dial in a string on the Storm Tours i've now got. I was on gut/spin-x in my prestige's, but I thought i'd have a play about before I go back to that! On my second dalliance with RPM (the first time I used it, it was the 15L cut from Rafa's own reel no less) and I hated it, this is the 16 and strung at 52 it's way too baggy and I still don't like it! Will probably string up another at 55ish to see of that's any better, currently second bat is strung with RAB texflex at 58 and is playing quite nicely.

Haven't been unfaithful to my strings in a long time - it's kind of fun!!!

Cheers

Try XCEL at 56 or even 58, its obviously softer than RPM & holds tension better. RPM performs better in APDS or Aerostorms.

prostaff junkie · 08-21-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by prostaff junkie

Bloody hell.......!!

Trying a poly hybrid in the 95D again (poly mains this time-Kirschbaum Pro Line 2 with syn gut crosses, 52/55), hope I'm happy with it..........need to settle on a regular set up now I've settled on a frame.............

So, had 3 sets with this set-up tonight. Played quite nicely, maybe a tad too tight but it will drop (first hit with it) and prob feel a bit better on Thursday. Will try full bed syn gut on the next restring and then make a decision........

Dave M · 08-22-2012, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ash_Smith

^^^I'm struggling to dial in a string on the Storm Tours i've now got. I was on gut/spin-x in my prestige's, but I thought i'd have a play about before I go back to that! On my second dalliance with RPM (the first time I used it, it was the 15L cut from Rafa's own reel no less) and I hated it, this is the 16 and strung at 52 it's way too baggy and I still don't like it! Will probably string up another at 55ish to see of that's any better, currently second bat is strung with RAB texflex at 58 and is playing quite nicely.

Haven't been unfaithful to my strings in a long time - it's kind of fun!!!

Cheers

I tried the pure storm a few times, in different versions over the years never quite got it feeling rght either but equally didn't give it much time.I always think it's the babolat i should like the most.
Unfaithful to strings! Good luck!

Ash_Smith · 08-23-2012, 10:28 AM

^^^The Texflex seems to have settled down nicely. I'm still going back to gut though, got a set of RPM knocking around still so might try a hybrid with that, other wise back to gut/spin-x for me.

being unfaithful is hard work!

Dave M · 08-23-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ash_Smith

^^^eing unfaithful is hard work!

Yes it is but now, there'll always be that voice at the back of your head going,
"hmm would that of had more spin if it was strung differently"
Or is that just me since i discovered a tennis forum existed?

Ash_Smith · 08-26-2012, 01:06 PM

Hopefully this link will work for anybody interested...

Preparation nearly over..!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...7732269&type=1

Cheers

nickynu · 08-26-2012, 04:58 PM

Anybody seen the lesser spotted dunlop biomimetic 200g max in the flesh yet. I cant be the only person in the UK that wants to try one. Its driving me crazy waiting for one to come up ... its just not happening

I even tried a old Dunlop 200g Pro Revelation this week to get me in the mood

Dags · 08-27-2012, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ash_Smith

Hopefully this link will work for anybody interested...

Preparation nearly over..!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...7732269&type=1

Cheers

Some of the grips the players use are interesting. When you coach, do you help with technique or are you more focused on tactics? I'm also curious whether you spend much time in a chair yourself to better understand the contact points and what would work best.

Ash_Smith · 08-27-2012, 07:53 AM

^^^Dags - tech and tactics. If you're referring to the backhands in some of the shots then yes the grips are extreme by able-bodied standards, because they are hitting reverse backhands (in other words it's a semi-western forehand grip, turned over to the backhand side and hit with the same face!). This is deliberate as grip changes mid rally are tougher and it facilitates hitting topspin off both sides on a ball which is regularly shoulder high (or higher).

One of the guys and and one of the girls have forehand grips more towards western, but they aren't players I work with (i'm not a fan of grips that extreme even in wheelchair tennis).

I have hit in a chair (i'm not great

), but when you spend as much time around the athletes as I do and when you have a solid understanding of the biomechanics of the body and how it relates to technique it isn't essential to coach from a chair. Also, every athlete is completely different to work with as each has a range of movement (or lack of) related to their disability, so one technique does not fit all - for example you can see in the pictures that Jamie and Pete (Quad players) both tape the racquet as neither has the grip strength to maintain a constant racquet face angle through contact (or even to hold on to the racquet actually!). It is more important to work with the athlete to understand what (if any) limitations they may have and work around them to find the optimal technique for each stroke. Like a good coach would do with an able-bodied player, but more so!

Cheers

prostaff junkie · 08-27-2012, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickynu

Anybody seen the lesser spotted dunlop biomimetic 200g max in the flesh yet. I cant be the only person in the UK that wants to try one. Its driving me crazy waiting for one to come up ... its just not happening

I even tried a old Dunlop 200g Pro Revelation this week to get me in the mood

Check out Mike Ashley'sd well known shop (in the UK). They have them there, online. 110 sovs......

prostaff junkie · 08-27-2012, 10:14 AM

A bit concerned about my arm..........got a match tomorrow night, I know they use Tretorn Micro X's. I really should cut out the poly and restring but I just can't be arsed........

Dags · 08-27-2012, 01:04 PM

Reverse backhand you say... I'm tempted to try one of those now.

Thanks for the feedback, Ash. Hoping your guys get a lot of television coverage so that I can watch some more. I'm looking forward to that and the wheelchair rugby (why they didn't keep the original name of Murderball, I'll never know...)

Aggro · 08-29-2012, 12:39 PM

Guys need advice - Anniversary ideas !!

I need help

jazar · 08-30-2012, 07:07 AM

Been asked about going to string at a tournament in India (yes, that's right, India). Would be cool to go. Looking into the logistics of it.

jazar · 08-30-2012, 10:27 AM

Now not going to India because it turns out the person who asked me, asked several other people at the same time and decided to go with the first person to respond, who is someone who lacks my experience and technical knowledge.

jazar · 08-31-2012, 04:24 AM

Seems that my India trip might be back on afterall.

Dave M · 08-31-2012, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Aggro

Guys need advice - Anniversary ideas !!

I need help

How long and did you remember it or are we trying to get you out of trouble?

08-21-2012, 08:29 AM	#3441
Ash_Smith Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 2,301	Had to make a save - thread nearly dropped off of the first page! Cheers __________________ I tweet - @ashtennis guru (no spaces) I Shoot - www.flickr.com/photos/ashtennis guru/ (again no spaces! grrr)

08-21-2012, 11:28 AM	#3443
Ash_Smith Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 2,301	^^^I'm struggling to dial in a string on the Storm Tours i've now got. I was on gut/spin-x in my prestige's, but I thought i'd have a play about before I go back to that! On my second dalliance with RPM (the first time I used it, it was the 15L cut from Rafa's own reel no less) and I hated it, this is the 16 and strung at 52 it's way too baggy and I still don't like it! Will probably string up another at 55ish to see of that's any better, currently second bat is strung with RAB texflex at 58 and is playing quite nicely. Haven't been unfaithful to my strings in a long time - it's kind of fun!!! Cheers __________________ I tweet - @ashtennis guru (no spaces) I Shoot - www.flickr.com/photos/ashtennis guru/ (again no spaces! grrr)

08-23-2012, 10:28 AM	#3447
Ash_Smith Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 2,301	^^^The Texflex seems to have settled down nicely. I'm still going back to gut though, got a set of RPM knocking around still so might try a hybrid with that, other wise back to gut/spin-x for me. being unfaithful is hard work! __________________ I tweet - @ashtennis guru (no spaces) I Shoot - www.flickr.com/photos/ashtennis guru/ (again no spaces! grrr)

08-26-2012, 01:06 PM	#3449
Ash_Smith Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 2,301	Hopefully this link will work for anybody interested... Preparation nearly over..! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...7732269&type=1 Cheers __________________ I tweet - @ashtennis guru (no spaces) I Shoot - www.flickr.com/photos/ashtennis guru/ (again no spaces! grrr)

08-27-2012, 07:53 AM	#3452
Ash_Smith Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 2,301	^^^Dags - tech and tactics. If you're referring to the backhands in some of the shots then yes the grips are extreme by able-bodied standards, because they are hitting reverse backhands (in other words it's a semi-western forehand grip, turned over to the backhand side and hit with the same face!). This is deliberate as grip changes mid rally are tougher and it facilitates hitting topspin off both sides on a ball which is regularly shoulder high (or higher). One of the guys and and one of the girls have forehand grips more towards western, but they aren't players I work with (i'm not a fan of grips that extreme even in wheelchair tennis). I have hit in a chair (i'm not great ), but when you spend as much time around the athletes as I do and when you have a solid understanding of the biomechanics of the body and how it relates to technique it isn't essential to coach from a chair. Also, every athlete is completely different to work with as each has a range of movement (or lack of) related to their disability, so one technique does not fit all - for example you can see in the pictures that Jamie and Pete (Quad players) both tape the racquet as neither has the grip strength to maintain a constant racquet face angle through contact (or even to hold on to the racquet actually!). It is more important to work with the athlete to understand what (if any) limitations they may have and work around them to find the optimal technique for each stroke. Like a good coach would do with an able-bodied player, but more so! Cheers __________________ I tweet - @ashtennis guru (no spaces) I Shoot - www.flickr.com/photos/ashtennis guru/ (again no spaces! grrr)