JRstriker12
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JRS is a maybe for the Santa bowl...
BTW- fun hit tonight. Sup- good work out.
Prestige Pro - good to meet you.
BTW- fun hit tonight. Sup- good work out.
Prestige Pro - good to meet you.
Boys...
Some more playing opportunities over the holidays if you are interested:
The 2nd singles and doubles tournament for the Skyline Club Championships will be held on Jan 2-4, 2009. Categories are:
Men's Open Singles and Doubles
Men's Advanced (4.0 and below) Singles and Doubles
Women's Advanced (4.0 and below) Singles and Doubles
Women's Intermediate (3.0 and below) Singles and Doubles and
Juniors (14 years old and under) Singles and Doubles.
Everyone is guaranteed at least two 8-game proset matches (no ads) per category entered. Entry fee is $30 for members and $35 for non members (plus $10 for 2nd event).
As you can see, non-members are allowed.
I've had two experiences with this tournament. The first time was two weeks after having my appendix out, playing singles, and not really wanting to be there, and having the matches stretch out over at least a week. I did get a lot of matches, though, as there is usually a consolation draw, but was irritated at the scheduling.
The second time, with doubles, the initial round robin between teams was done in one night, with the 'finals' for all the categories done in a separate night, which was kind of fun, as they set up a viewing area, had lots of 'beverages', and such.
I plan on doing singles, and may do doubles if my partner is available.
If you are interested, email me, and I will email the information to you. I'd rather not post peoples' names on the forum. It is being run by one of the pros at Skyline, *not* Sup, but another guy who really has been trying to make the 'club' championships a big deal. He did listen to our complaints regarding scheduling (and price!!!) after the first time, so I think he'll get even better every time he does one.
Yes, there are tropies.
auzzie, mclovin - i can't make it to tomorrow. we had a pretty good session tonight and i'm about to pass out. i have no idea when i'll even be able to get up.
JRS - nice meeting you. you should have stayed for the beers. that chicoray stout (spelling?) was so good. definitely my favorite.
magma - thanks for the beers! i'll get you next time.
hollywood is awesome for bringing the old bay. definitely made the fries even better.
sup - what a great workout. thanks. i was definitely sweating up a storm. maybe i can join you guys again.
alright time to pass out!
The 2nd singles and doubles tournament for the Skyline Club Championships will be held on Jan 2-4, 2009. .
Wow, such wonderful words about my racket. Seriously, though, you are pretty much echoing my thoughts from when I first hit with it, especially the comment about not being able to hit a shot out. A very comfortable, forgiving, stable frame that seems to play better the harder you swing. Which is possibly its single drawback, that you need to have some good arm strength to wield it for 2 - 3 sets.
And, as far as my game goes, I thought about how I'd do against you in a match after we hit, and my feeling is 6-3, 6-4 in your favor. Most likely a break a set. Unless we played indoors, in which case it might be a little closer, maybe a TB in one of them. Your backhand is definitely your stronger side IMO, especially the drive down the line. Well disguised.
And even w/ the temps topping out @ 39, it was well worth the time. Here's to temps above 40 next time we hit...
Oh, and if you are serious about it, I just found them for $126. Unfortunately, its not at TW, and they won't be able to price match as I have a 10% discount code (they only match advertised prices). I just ordered 3 more...
auzzieizm / mclovin
I'm on the verge of committing to the M Comp 95 as well. I echo your sentiments.
It's certainly a frame that doesn't get pushed around anywhere on the court.
i hope this lasts longer than the nBlade OS did! :twisted:
i'd like to see the wiz flying around hitting topspin with his fancy yellow racquet. hopefully some day soon... (above 48.5F)
just don't let me try it!!!!! :shock: i can't afford another switch!
must stick w/ the yonex RQIST1L(adies) racquet.. fits my 2HBHSwVlly game!!!
wooo
I agree, which is why I won't be switching for another 3 - 4 years.
I demoed a bunch of rackets (Bab PST, kSix One, Volkl Becker 11, Tecnifibre 325), and was set on going custom w/ Vantage before I demoed the M-Comp.
The funny thing was, I didn't think I would like it. I went into the demo thinking I'd prefer the Pro No 1 or Progressor, but after just a few swings I was pretty certain. I was able to string it up w/ my stuff & play for a week or so just to be sure.
Then I bought one & played a little more. Once I was confident it was "the one", I bought 2 more. Now, I'm stocking up for the next few years. My racket progression over the last 10 has been:
Yonex RD Power 10 Long (3 years)
Wilson Hyper PS 6.1 (3 years)
Babolat PC+ "swirl" (4 years)
For the first time in 10 years, though, I'm changing strings as well as rackets. Living life on the wild side...
Have any of you guys ever tried the Yonex RDS 003???
What's up, everyone? I'm new to the boards and wanted to introduce myself. Is anyone in Baltimore?
-Eric
Topiary, try the RDS003 and RQIS2Tour... pancake flippers rule!!!! :mrgreen:
Topiary?? It either sounds like a bird or a skin disease.
Topiary?? LOL, that's a new one!
The RQIs2Tour, as well? Hmmm...*looking it up*...what is it that you use again? I can't keep track!
Hi peeps.
Plays in the Herndon Bubble today against Bruce Willis - lost 1-6, 3-6 and it ended when time ran out on my serve 2-5. He commented that my backhand looked better and my movement and positioning were much better (thank sup!).
I need to figure out how to deal with the chip and charge to the backhand. I was actually doing pretty well so he changed up his tactics to make me cough up some cheap points. He'd hit a deep floaty slice to my backhand and charge the net. My lob wasn't working and I don't hit hard enough/accurately enough off the backhand side to pass him (bummer). Any suggestions?
Sup - we need to do that passing shot drill again.
Possibly the most underused shots in tennis is the slow, low, angled slice BH pass (ala Federer). First, it is hard for people to put the volley away. Many either drop it into the net or get too cute w/ an angled drop volley. And if they do hit a good volley, its usually one you can get to as they (1) will most likely have to 'volley up' and (2) won't have much on it (since you didn't put much on the passing shot).
Many times their volley will result in an easy FH pass for you.
Understand that I'm speaking from the other side of the net on this, as I have a few friends who hit this, and I hate hitting volleys off of it. I'd rather someone try to rip a shot by me than hit those little dink shots.
^^, awesome another twmac member close to us! being on the beltway for 2 hours to go to leesburg last thursday sucked.