Pro Kennex Micro Mid Tennis Racket????

[jimanuel12]

anyone ever hit with one of these babies.
they are said to be great spin racquets but i had never heard of one until i bought one just recently.
it was a great deal and i can't pass up a great deal.
anyone have the specs?
i think i read somewhere the weight is about 350 grams or about 12.4 oz
just wondering if anyone from the 80's ever played with these.

[anirut]

Simply put: its a great stick to play with. Spins aren't loopy, but more of the penetrating sort. And it's very comfy, as you've got to string it low.

You'll enjoy it.

BTW, you'll need 15 meters of string to give it a one string-type job.

[jimanuel12]

Originally Posted by anirut

Simply put: its a great stick to play with. Spins aren't loopy, but more of the penetrating sort. And it's very comfy, as you've got to string it low.

You'll enjoy it.

BTW, you'll need 15 meters of string to give it a one string-type job.

thanks - i look forward to it - will let you know how it goes once i receive it,

[jimanuel12]

Originally Posted by anirut

Simply put: its a great stick to play with. Spins aren't loopy, but more of the penetrating sort. And it's very comfy, as you've got to string it low.

You'll enjoy it.

BTW, you'll need 15 meters of string to give it a one string-type job.

got my racquet - finally got on the court yesterday to hit with it. great spin, pretty good power and easy on the arm.
a good racquet - can't wait to use it in a real game.
just hit some around with my niece and i loved it.

[vwfye]

I have had several of the Micro Mid Pros... Great shoulder saver!

[jimanuel12]

Originally Posted by jimanuel12

got my racquet - finally got on the court yesterday to hit with it. great spin, pretty good power and easy on the arm.
a good racquet - can't wait to use it in a real game.
just hit some around with my niece and i loved it.

finally played a couple of sets with it a couple of weeks ago.
pretty good power - good spin and i won the match.
pretty good racket for $14.50 on fleabay.

[vwfye]

it's amazing that those that use them understand the spin and those that haven't will tell you that a closed string bed doesn't allow spin.

[jimanuel12]

Originally Posted by vwfye

it's amazing that those that use them understand the spin and those that haven't will tell you that a closed string bed doesn't allow spin.

my tennis buddy said my topspin was so much better with the micro. the back spin is pretty good as well. the power is pretty good too.
nice racquet - i am going to keep this baby.

[mad dog1]

Originally Posted by vwfye

it's amazing that those that use them understand the spin and those that haven't will tell you that a closed string bed doesn't allow spin.

i'd imagine because there are so many more strings in contact (more string surface area touching) with the ball at any given point in time, it should be easier to impart more spin.

[mad dog1]

Originally Posted by jimanuel12

my tennis buddy said my topspin was so much better with the micro. the back spin is pretty good as well. the power is pretty good too.
nice racquet - i am going to keep this baby.

makes me want to string my graphite micro mid up and try it out.

[jimanuel12]

Originally Posted by mad dog1

makes me want to string my graphite micro mid up and try it out.

go for it dude - they play pretty well. a nice escape from the normal every day racquets.
but i love all the old classics - that is all i have - do not even own a modern racquet. i had a wilson k-zen and wilson hammer racquet. sold both of them and started buying the old classics on fleabay. got most of them for a song and they just play better for me than the modern racquets.
but what do i know - i am just an older "senior" player (LOL).

[MesQueUnClub]

I have one of these as well. The grommets are shot, Any one knows how or where I could get a replacement ?

[vwfye]

Closed string beds need a bit less tension. Very closed string beds require almost no tension! The trade off? Your arm loves you!

[coachrick]

Originally Posted by MesQueUnClub

I have one of these as well. The grommets are shot, Any one knows how or where I could get a replacement ?

The 'good' news is that the much lower tensions might allow you to restring without new grommets. Mine are in great shape for a 26 year old racket . I ain't restringin' until somethin' breaks!

[jimanuel12]

Originally Posted by coachrick

The 'good' news is that the much lower tensions might allow you to restring without new grommets. Mine are in great shape for a 26 year old racket . I ain't restringin' until somethin' breaks!

i played 2 sets with mine last week and the arm never got sore. i hurt my arm a couple of years ago but this baby is easy on the arm.
i am like you - i ain't restringing mine till it breaks!!!

[coachrick]

Originally Posted by jimanuel12

i played 2 sets with mine last week and the arm never got sore. i hurt my arm a couple of years ago but this baby is easy on the arm.
i am like you - i ain't restringing mine till it breaks!!!

Yes! It even SOUNDS easy on the arm...no ping-y CLANK like the hollow, poly strung Babs those kids are using!

[MesQueUnClub]

I'll take mine out for a spin tomorrow. The strings are not getting any younger. Right

[vwfye]

I have a fresh set of 19g to put in mine this spring... need my special glasses when doing the crosses though!

[mad dog1]

^^ where did you find 19g?

[vwfye]

don't rightly remember... it is Gosen Polybreak 19. I bought a single coil of it a couple years ago now and it is just waiting to be used.