The Short Persons Club...

racquet_jedi · Feb 3, 2008

You must be under 5'10 to join as a guy and under 5'7 as a women...
Here is where we talk about what kind of racquets that short people mostly use...

I'm 14 and I measure at 5'1...

Mostly, I prefer extended length, at least 27.5 inches, 27.25 isn't long enough for me...

Also, since strategy is a bit different when your shorter, what are your tactics against different kinds of players?

MEAC_ALLAMERICAN · Feb 3, 2008

I am 5'7", but I am 23 years old.

27" racket, MicroGel Extreme Pro.

I think at 5'1", you have a little more growing to go. *Keep the finger crossed*

jmverdugo · Feb 3, 2008

Count me in, im 5' 8", I use regular a lenght racket, RDS001 MP. Im 30 so no more growing up for me.

TheShaun · Feb 3, 2008

5'7" - 26 yrs. old and i'm done growing too. i'm using a t-fight 335 right now.

TheShaun · Feb 3, 2008

what grip size are you guys using? i use 3/8

quicken · Feb 3, 2008

YEa me too im only 5'8''

I use 3/8 mostly... but one racuqet was mistakenly bought and thats 1/2 (a little too big)

racquet_jedi · Feb 3, 2008

quicken said:
YEa me too im only 5'8''

I use 3/8 mostly... but one racuqet was mistakenly bought and thats 1/2 (a little too big)

I use 3/8 also...

MEAC_ALLAMERICAN · Feb 3, 2008

Grip size 4 3/8.

Venetian · Feb 3, 2008

There should be a height limit in this club. Let's make it less subjective. =) What's with these dudes that are 5'8"? That's normal!

5'5" here, and using a PD Junior. That's right the Junior (the one made for kids). "4" even" grip size; hence the junior racquet since adult racquets don't come in that size and I don't want to pay to get the grips custom molded. I play great with it even though it's 26.5 inches long, and I slapped a bunch of lead on it.

racquet_jedi · Feb 3, 2008

Venetian said:
There should be a height limit in this club. Let's make it less subjective. =) What's with these dudes that are 5'8"? That's normal!

5'5" here, and using a PD Junior. That's right the Junior (the one made for kids). "4" even" grip size; hence the junior racquet since adult racquets don't come in that size and I don't want to pay to get the grips custom molded. I play great with it even though it's 26.5 inches long, and I slapped a bunch of lead on it.

I thought normal for the average adult male was 5'11...

Venetian · Feb 3, 2008

I guess "normal" is subjetive too. If you're talking about the average male height it varies from region to region. Not sure what it would be for earth.

lawrence · Feb 3, 2008

Venetian said:
5'5" here, and using a PD Junior. That's right the Junior (the one made for kids). "4" even" grip size; hence the junior racquet since adult racquets don't come in that size and I don't want to pay to get the grips custom molded. I play great with it even though it's 26.5 inches long, and I slapped a bunch of lead on it.

hi5*
except im using an n6.1team (dropped the ps85 cos it was raping my shoulder)

moxio · Feb 3, 2008

Isn't average height 5'9" ish?

Venetian · Feb 3, 2008

I forgot to add that I'm 23.

And as for tactics against taller guys, I'm quick so I can cover the court well; and I rely on shot placement more than sheer power. I use the forehand slice a lot to make taller guys dig down too.

Venetian · Feb 3, 2008

moxio said:
Isn't average height 5'9" ish?

I couldn't find an average height for all of Earth. In China the average male height is 5'4.9". In the U.S. it's 5'10" I think. I bet the earthly average is somewhere around 5'9" though. That's why I think there should be a limit. If your 1 inch under the average world height are you really short?

moxio · Feb 3, 2008

Yeah I imagine anything 5'7" to 5'11" is fairly average.

racquet_jedi · Feb 3, 2008

Venetian said:
I couldn't find an average height for all of Earth. In China the average male height is 5'4.9". In the U.S. it's 5'10" I think. I bet the earthly average is somewhere around 5'9" though. That's why I think there should be a limit. If your 1 inch under the average world height are you really short?

The requirement is that you have to be at least 5'11 or under for this club... :wink:

Venetian · Feb 3, 2008

Lol. Why not make it an even 6 feet? The Shorter than 6'1" Persons Club!

crazy8tiger · Feb 3, 2008

I'm in this club for now I guess,
5'8" and 14 in October.

racquet_jedi · Feb 3, 2008

Venetian said:
Lol. Why not make it an even 6 feet? The Shorter than 6'1" Persons Club!

Ehhhh, whatever...

Venetian · Feb 3, 2008

crazy8tiger said:
I'm in this club for now I guess,
5'8" and 14 in October.

Oh come on now!=)

You'll probably be 6'2" by the time your 21.

racquet_jedi · Feb 3, 2008

Venetian said:
Oh come on now!=)

You'll probably be 6'2" by the time your 21.

Hmm, how tell were all of you when your were our age?

Venetian · Feb 3, 2008

Maybe an inch or two shorter than I am now. I distinctly remember everyone around me shooting up freshman year of high school, and me staying the same.

CantBeBeat2 · Feb 3, 2008

im 18 and a senior in high school and im 5'10.

Venetian · Feb 3, 2008

CantBeBeat2 said:
im 18 and a senior in high school and im 5'10.

Ok you're officially banned from this club.

I'm just waiting for some 12 year old who's 6'5" to join.

kctennis1005 · Feb 3, 2008

Venetian said:
Ok you're officially banned from this club.

I'm just waiting for some 12 year old who's 6'5" to join.

im 16 and 6'5"....can i join?

Venetian · Feb 3, 2008

If anyone is over the national average height for the U.S. you are officially not short. Take your viking friends and start your own club. =P

CantBeBeat2 · Feb 3, 2008

Venetian said:
Ok you're officially banned from this club.

I'm just waiting for some 12 year old who's 6'5" to join.

how am i banned im under 6'1.

Venetian · Feb 3, 2008

kctennis1005 said:
im 16 and 6'5"....can i join?

You can if you're Scandinavian. If so, welcome.

racquet_jedi · Feb 3, 2008

CantBeBeat2 said:
how am i banned im under 6'1.

I'm about 90% sure that he's kidding...

Closer to 85%, actually...

kctennis1005 · Feb 3, 2008

Venetian said:
You can if you're Scandinavian. If so, welcome.

nope...sorry not scandinavian. i was under 5'11" when i was 12 so can i join haha

Venetian · Feb 3, 2008

kctennis1005 said:
nope...sorry not scandinavian. i was under 5'11" when i was 12 so can i join haha

You can join because I like your style. You're now an honorary short person. But you have walk on your knees for a few days as a test of your commitment.

Venetian · Feb 3, 2008

CantBeBeat2 said:
how am i banned im under 6'1.

You're not angry enough. If you were short you would have short man syndrome and lash out randomly at people like I do.

crazy8tiger · Feb 3, 2008

Venetian said:
You can join because I like your style. You're now an honorary short person. But you have walk on your knees for a few days as a test of your commitment.

Lol, am I kicked out of the club once I hit 6'1"?

es-0 · Feb 3, 2008

Freshman year of highschool I was 5'3"-5'4"

Now, Junior year.. I'm 6'.. so I'm fairly happy with it.

Venetian · Feb 3, 2008

crazy8tiger said:
Lol, am I kicked out of the club once I hit 6'1"?

Not if you show the kind of dedication that kctennis1005 has.

Steven87 · Feb 3, 2008

16 and 5'8"
Pretty embarassing

CantBeBeat2 · Feb 3, 2008

Venetian said:
You're not angry enough. If you were short you would have short man syndrome and lash out randomly at people like I do.

yeah im an average height but i fit the requirements according to the original poster.

Venetian · Feb 3, 2008

es-0 said:
Freshman year of highschool I was 5'3"-5'4"

Now, Junior year.. I'm 6'.. so I'm fairly happy with it.

You can have a plaque on the club wall, but you can't join.

Venetian · Feb 3, 2008

CantBeBeat2 said:
yeah im an average height but i fit the requirements according to the original poster.

Yeah but the club council took a vote and determined he was drinking when he said that. So we ammended it. Also, I'm the only short guy posting right now so I pretty much run the show.

es-0 · Feb 3, 2008

Venetian said:
You can have a plaque on the club wall, but you can't join.

I'll enjoy my plaque, thank you. Will you ship it to me? Will there be ceremonies?

Venetian · Feb 3, 2008

es-0 said:
I'll enjoy my plaque, thank you. Will you ship it to me? Will there be ceremonies?

You'll have to come to the club house to see it. And you'll have to stand outside since you can't come in. And you'll have to duck down to see in cause the windows are pretty low.

SpinningForehand · Feb 3, 2008

5'6" and 16 years old, done growing according to my doc.. :???:

and "short" should only be considered under 5'9", not 6'1"..

es-0 · Feb 3, 2008

Well that's OK. I'll enjoy my plaque none-the-less. But, I only really grew in the last year. I happy with it.

Enjoy your club.

sharpilistik · Feb 3, 2008

Venetian said:
You'll have to come to the club house to see it. And you'll have to stand outside since you can't come in. And you'll have to duck down to see in cause the windows are pretty low.

this is the funniest post ive read in awhile

thanks!

slice bh compliment · Feb 3, 2008

racquet_jedi said:
You must be under 6'1 to join...
Here is where we talk about what kind of racquets that short people mostly use...

Wow. 6'1'' and under? Hmmm. People see me as tall-ish. I am 6 feet even and in America. Probably a little taller with shoes on.

Did not think I'd qualify for entrance to this club, but I'm supportive, and I'm here if you're cool with it. And in terms of PRO TENNIS, I think you're right, 6'0'' is on the small end.

I've always found myself rooting for the likes of Mac, Rios, Roger Federer (a touch over 6'1'', so probably not a part of this club), Ferru, Santoro, Kohlschreiber, the Rochus brothers and Donald Young over taller opponents.

On the other hand, I identify with playing styles like Tsonga, Rafter, Becker and Guga.

I use a 27 inch frame with a size 6 grip.

Well, here's to the great game of tennis -- good for all sizes.

Alafter · Feb 3, 2008

I am 5'6". Trying to get girls sucked back in college.

That aside, my current thought on weapon is the short angles.

Voltron · Feb 3, 2008

racquet_jedi said:
I use 3/8 also...

Good God I have tiny hands, I'm 6'2" and I use a 3/8 as well. :lol:

moxio · Feb 3, 2008

I think the standards should be lowered. Honestly, 6'1" is too high. We should make it 5'9"

racquet_jedi · Feb 3, 2008

Venetian said:
Yeah but the club council took a vote and determined he was drinking when he said that. So we ammended it. Also, I'm the only short guy posting right now so I pretty much run the show.

Yes, let's ignore the guy that made this thread...:wink:

moxio said:
I think the standards should be lowered. Honestly, 6'1" is too high. We should make it 5'9"

It is actually 6 flat and under, the rule says that you must be under 6'1"...

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