Tennis Warehouse-Mid Atlantic Chapter

zapvor

G.O.A.T.
so when are we gonna see pics of you blasting forehands dats?

also-selling a dunlop AG100 in good condition! will give preference to MAC peeps if anyones interested (made a bad business decision)
 

datsveryinterestin

Professional
sap played a fair amount of tennis
dats played way too much tennis
auzzie played isner at wimbledon amount of tennis

(i miss clay courts.. knees ache from all that starting and stopping on hard courts. oof)

i dunno if any TT users will buy my 9.9/10 yonex mids. why did i get 5/8 grip size. dangdangdiddlydang!

mr.downs, did u get a vcore demo yet?
 

hollywood9826

Hall of Fame
5/8s grip are harder to sell I hear.

I dont know much about it.

You need to find a couple Mizuno Pro MVslike Auzzie had that time. that racket was spin monster.
 

Xisbum

Semi-Pro
sap played a fair amount of tennis
dats played way too much tennis
auzzie played isner at wimbledon amount of tennis

(i miss clay courts.. knees ache from all that starting and stopping on hard courts. oof)

i dunno if any TT users will buy my 9.9/10 yonex mids. why did i get 5/8 grip size. dangdangdiddlydang!

mr.downs, did u get a vcore demo yet?

10 bucks each. Final offer. :shock:
 

Topaz

Legend
I have a friend waiting for the v-core demos as well...TW said they would take a few weeks. Bummer, 'cause I want to try them out too (just for fun).
 

datsveryinterestin

Professional
they are available from other outlets, but the waiting line is 8 deep already. bah!

xis, is that $10 each? if TW keeps lowering their prices on the old yonex's i might have to take it!
 

sapient007

Semi-Pro
thats impressive. sampras vs agassi live on espn2 now...and sampras is using a dunlop aerogel 200 tour. my racquet. going to get 20 more.
 

sapient007

Semi-Pro
hey why don't you tell me something i don't know.. tho i do like to use 18.7 mains when i'm on clay.. spanish red clay only, i only flew out last wkd to get some of that red crack on my 20 perfectly balanced and matched gut strung racquets. however i like to switch it up and use 33.56 mains when i'm on the crappy green clay we have here in mid atlantic.
 

JRstriker12

Hall of Fame
uh oh striker is getting the auzzie/downs chris/dats disease!

NO, I have a a method to prevent infection. It's called a wife with an MBA ;)

post pics or it didn't happen...


JRS, you really gotta tell me what the secret is to returning S.W.'s serve...

You mean the 2-3 times I got it back all match?

I don't know. Half the time I try to time my split step, move in, sort of go on instinct of where I think it's going, and get a racket on it before it gets above my shoulders. Seems like he likes to hit wide a lot of the time... at least against me.

Sometimes I "think" I can see he's going wide by body position and the position of his racket face. But he still hits a ton of aces and service winners.

If I get it back, sometimes it's just a good old solid shank. LOL!

Still, felt pretty good tonight. Going out 4-6, 3-6 against him is not easy. Felt I served well and had some good solid holds. Hell, maybe I'll get a 4.0 singles win this year!

Looks like you and B had a good match. Pounding solid groundies all match.

BTW- Can you give me B's contact info?
 

Xisbum

Semi-Pro
10 bucks each. Final offer. :shock:

they are available from other outlets, but the waiting line is 8 deep already. bah!

xis, is that $10 each? if TW keeps lowering their prices on the old yonex's i might have to take it!

Uh, Dats, you smoking that cabbage these days? :oops:

Face it; I'm the only one you know who uses a 5/8" grip - and doesn't complain about it. Speak up when you want to deal. :)
 
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datsveryinterestin

Professional
cure me dr. downs.. CURE ME!!!!

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auzzieizm

Semi-Pro
You mean the 2-3 times I got it back all match?

I don't know. Half the time I try to time my split step, move in, sort of go on instinct of where I think it's going, and get a racket on it before it gets above my shoulders. Seems like he likes to hit wide a lot of the time... at least against me.

Sometimes I "think" I can see he's going wide by body position and the position of his racket face. But he still hits a ton of aces and service winners.

If I get it back, sometimes it's just a good old solid shank. LOL!

Still, felt pretty good tonight. Going out 4-6, 3-6 against him is not easy. Felt I served well and had some good solid holds. Hell, maybe I'll get a 4.0 singles win this year!

Looks like you and B had a good match. Pounding solid groundies all match.

BTW- Can you give me B's contact info?

Yeah that's a great result. He's such a solid player... so many weapons and so much offense.

B and I were exhausting each other royally. I had a point to kind of put the match away, but actually started cramping in both calves going for the backhand. And we only played for an hour and a half!! Other than that it was the type of tennis I love. Long points, lots of running, and tons of effort. I haven't really played that type of grueling tennis alot lately. I miss it.

Face it; I'm the only one you know who uses a 5/8" grip - and doesn't complain about it. Speak up when you want to deal. :)

I'll play with 5/8 grips for $11 shipped in the ConUS!

there is a cure for this...

more racquet!

when are we hitting with the demos????
 
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JRstriker12

Hall of Fame
Yeah that's a great result. He's such a solid player... so many weapons and so much offence.

B and I were exhausting each other royally. I had a point to kind of put the match away, but actually started cramping in both calves going for the backhand. And we only played for an hour and a half!! Other than that it was the type of tennis I love. Long points, lots of running, and tons of effort. I haven't really played that type of grueling tennis alot lately. I miss it.


LOL! It's hard to find a player that can hang with you as far as movement and consistency. Sounds like I'll be facing Bizarro Auzzie in about a week and a half.

BTW- Racquets shipped, but it was a real learning experience.......

I tried the old, tape two USPS Priority boved together thing, but the postal guy put a stop to that.

Went to the UPS store to get a box and it was a good size, but way too deep. Cost a ton to ship and the sticks would be ratteling around. I could cut it down at home, but problem was I promised to ship it today, so I paid to have it cut down and my sticks wrapped real nice by UPS.

I promised the buyer that I would ship it USPS priority, so I went back to the post office. Postage was $36 with the box cut down to size. Shipping/packing cost really took a big bite out of the sale.

Don't know how you guys do it with that the racquet shipping and trading????
 

PaulMan

Rookie
LOL! It's hard to find a player that can hang with you as far as movement and consistency. Sounds like I'll be facing Bizarro Auzzie in about a week and a half.

BTW- Racquets shipped, but it was a real learning experience.......

I tried the old, tape two USPS Priority boved together thing, but the postal guy put a stop to that.

Went to the UPS store to get a box and it was a good size, but way too deep. Cost a ton to ship and the sticks would be ratteling around. I could cut it down at home, but problem was I promised to ship it today, so I paid to have it cut down and my sticks wrapped real nice by UPS.

I promised the buyer that I would ship it USPS priority, so I went back to the post office. Postage was $36 with the box cut down to size. Shipping/packing cost really took a big bite out of the sale.

Don't know how you guys do it with that the racquet shipping and trading????

!!!!! Nuts !!!!! Costs 1/4 that to ship 99% of the time even for 2 frames using the 2 box taped together job. I have a bunch of those boxes at my house...free from the USPS. Never had a problem with them, not sure why your guy gave you hell for that???
 

JRstriker12

Hall of Fame
!!!!! Nuts !!!!! Costs 1/4 that to ship 99% of the time even for 2 frames using the 2 box taped together job. I have a bunch of those boxes at my house...free from the USPS. Never had a problem with them, not sure why your guy gave you hell for that???

Tennismonkey told me the same guy put the slap down on him when he tried the same thing. Guess times are hard at USPS, probably watching their cost closely.

Like I said, learning experience....

Oh well.
 

hollywood9826

Hall of Fame
The reason they are free is because they are for Flat rate shipping. Since you are not using them for flat rate I guess the guy gets mad that people who are using the free boxes to make bigger boxes. Next time cut the box down one side and flip it inside out that way you dont see the USPS branding on it and see if he takes it.

If not just try a different Post Office.
 

auzzieizm

Semi-Pro
Yeah try a different Post Office, and definitely make sure you get the non-flat rate boxes, which you can stack and tape together. Best one is Arlington PO, let me get away with anything!
 

PaulMan

Rookie
You can get USPS Priority Shipping boxes in 10 packs shipped to you for free. I also just log into my PayPal account & use the shipping via USPS option to calculate/print out shipping costs. Plus the shipping fees are also discounted vs going to the post office counter. I then just leave it for my mailman to pickup or drop it off at the post office counter without having to wait in line, etc...
 

datsveryinterestin

Professional
pleeeease don't even get me started on the post office.

my local one is sooo busy by people using it as their bank trying to get money orders and even worse is when the customers ahead of you all want passports and only speak spanish and the employess pretty much only speak vietnamese. it is a real time suck!

so i went to a different post office recently and i wrote the label on last minute while in a loooong line. i wanted to make sure the address didnt get smudged so i asked at the beginning if the worker could put a piece of clear tape over it. he said "sure". i waited and waited and decided that i wasn't going to sign my receipt until he did it... meanwhile the line grew behind me and the lazy worker wasn't budging off his seat. so i asked him again to put the tape on and he said since i didnt TRUST him, i needed to go buy a reel of tape and put it on myself. i basically told the guy to eff off, and i decided to buy insurance on the package so i didnt get skrewed on the deal.
i guess i am untrusting, but when you look and act as lazy as this guy, who doesnt move any faster than a slug even though the line is out the door... i wanna see my tape applied in person!!!

geesh.. now i am all worked up! :evil:

no buyers for my racquets. i really want to use IG Speed or YY200 but i have a closet full of sticks. gah!
i might have to resort to dennischan style and include a pair of slightly soiled shorts to entice buyers!
 

JRstriker12

Hall of Fame
Thanks for the hit Auzzie.

Dayam! You were killing the ball. Anything that was remotely short was gone. I was thinking I might get a few rally balls off of what I thought were deep shots, but no luck. LOL!
 

auzzieizm

Semi-Pro
Thanks, JRS,

Really felt like groundies were soo much fun tonight. Come to think of it, I don't think I came to net all night?!? Anyway, thanks for hitting! You've def improved, and keep improving everytime we hit over the previous. And give full natty gut a try. It just might be perfect for you!
 

datsveryinterestin

Professional
i'm surprised auz didn't quit tennis after he was destroyed by sap and dats over the weekend. sap's perfectly timed (never late on the swing.. amazing!) inside-out backhand blasts combined with dats' skillful topspin lobs. such a thing of beauty!

i guess our high caliber of tennis inspired him to play everyday to improve.
i am glad we could help him realize what level he needs to get to if he is really gonna hang with the big boys.
 

JRstriker12

Hall of Fame
All you racquet junkies - besides TW, where are some other places you look for used sticks?

I'll be on the hunt for a used Head Presitge Pro MG (4 5/8 ) soon.

Saw one on e-b-a-y the other day, but not sure if I'm going to spring for it.

FWIW - seems like these sticks move pretty fast here on TW.
 
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zapvor

G.O.A.T.
wow JRS that sucks about the post office. i just shipped out my stick today and it also cost twice as much as last time:( (if that makes you feel better)
 

sapient007

Semi-Pro
i'm surprised auz didn't quit tennis after he was destroyed by sap and dats over the weekend. sap's perfectly timed (never late on the swing.. amazing!) inside-out backhand blasts combined with dats' skillful topspin lobs. such a thing of beauty!

i guess our high caliber of tennis inspired him to play everyday to improve.
i am glad we could help him realize what level he needs to get to if he is really gonna hang with the big boys.

take a great player to acknowledge another great player.. i think our foot work alone should of shamed auzzie enough to walk off court.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR_VhfxAnXU&feature=player_embedded
 

auzzieizm

Semi-Pro
JRS, i think that's auz's way of saying that you are horrible and he didn't need to come to net.
:-?

Thanks for the translation Sappy..... :mad:
def not what was said or meant...

i'm surprised auz didn't quit tennis after he was destroyed by sap and dats over the weekend. sap's perfectly timed (never late on the swing.. amazing!) inside-out backhand blasts combined with dats' skillful topspin lobs. such a thing of beauty!

i guess our high caliber of tennis inspired him to play everyday to improve.
i am glad we could help him realize what level he needs to get to if he is really gonna hang with the big boys.

yeah I've never been quite sure why you like moonballing when we are just hitting around and practicing, I guess now I know you mean to do that :shock:
It was actually awesome practice having you two toy with me and make me run around the court. I need more days like that to get back up to speed.

All you racquet junkies - besides TW, where are some other places you look for used sticks?

I'll be on the hunt for a used Head Presitge Pro MG (4 5/8 ) soon.

Saw one on e-b-a-y the other day, but not sure if I'm going to spring for it.

FWIW - seems like these sticks move pretty fast here on TW.

TW FS/FT is the best and maybe try posting a Wanted Post. Sometimes people come out of the woodwork with frames for you.
 

datsveryinterestin

Professional
sap, o fellow tennis player extraordinaire... either i'm getting old or that video is totally inappropriate! kind of like when ke$ha is nominated by nickalodeon kids choice awards when all her songs are about getting banged by jukebox after chugging a bottle of jack. glad i don't have kids!

auz? moonball? well, it is time for another acta season.. so gotta practice!

i somehow herniated a disc and have back spasms just from sitting too long on the couch last night. oooooo getting old suXXxXX

hopefully will get Kblade, RDiS100MP, RDiS200, and igSpeed18 next tuesday for demo week! anybody got vcore yet? hint hint? dunno why TW can't string up a frame and call it a demo. cheapskat8z
 

JRstriker12

Hall of Fame
:-?


def not what was said or meant...

TW FS/FT is the best and maybe try posting a Wanted Post. Sometimes people come out of the woodwork with frames for you.

Thanks - and I knew what you meant.


sap, o fellow tennis player extraordinaire... either i'm getting old or that video is totally inappropriate! kind of like when ke$ha is nominated by nickalodeon kids choice awards when all her songs are about getting banged by jukebox after chugging a bottle of jack. glad i don't have kids!

auz? moonball? well, it is time for another acta season.. so gotta practice!

i somehow herniated a disc and have back spasms just from sitting too long on the couch last night. oooooo getting old suXXxXX

hopefully will get Kblade, RDiS100MP, RDiS200, and igSpeed18 next tuesday for demo week! anybody got vcore yet? hint hint? dunno why TW can't string up a frame and call it a demo. cheapskat8z

Hmmmm..... If it's the speed IG I might have to give it a swing when you get the demo. I'm sure that extra 2 sq inches will make me a 4.5 for sure.... ;)
 

datsveryinterestin

Professional
might've found a buyer for RDiS mids. w00t
not 1 bite on any of my talktennis classifieds. even though
i am being dumb and considering selling my xXxtremes even though
i play okay with them.
thank goodness for craigslist where people actually BUY things!
c'mon 9/10 youtek extremes and nobody is interested? ridixXxulous!

the 5/8 yonex i understand because talktennis classified section is trolled mainly by justin biebers and dennischan, but somebody should want 3/8 xXxtremes. nutters.

oh well, i should probably learn to keep all racquets for 5 years since i might
go back to rdis100mp just like i went back to extremes just like i have gone back to yonex mids time and time again. har.
i think it proves that a manufacturer can slap a new coat of paint on a racquet and say it has ultigre fibres in it and i will buy it! :oops:

but i think if i played with igSpeeds and yyMP frame for a while i would be fine.. hopefully i can decide on just one though. i think i like the igSpeed for forehands and volleys and yyRDMP for serving and backhands. gah!

JRS.. lets set up a mini-meet.. next Sat? string up a PrestigeMP with all poly please! ;)
HW, bring the grill! somebody locate JRK and get him to come out. i miss gumby!

gumby-flex.jpg
 

Topaz

Legend
I can also vouch for posting in the wanted section. And keep bumping it up, too. That was how I found more kTours last year.

I can ask MrsJRK if gumby can come out and play.
 

sapient007

Semi-Pro
he fell off the face. after lois lane died in infinite crisis miniseries series 5, sup went crazy and went on a binge drinking spree along with hooking up with random pick up from glatatical bars... only to realize that lois lane can never be replaced and the last word she uttered ""It's... not... going..." would mean that they would meet again in another life

the end
 

JRstriker12

Hall of Fame
JRS.. lets set up a mini-meet.. next Sat? string up a PrestigeMP with all poly please! ;)
HW, bring the grill! somebody locate JRK and get him to come out. i miss gumby!

gumby-flex.jpg

I'll see if mission control lets me out of the house... LOL!

BTW- I only have Prestige Pros. I need to burn through all this string I bought so I'm going to try out Mantis Comfort next, but I'm def going back to at least one stick W/ Poly for the big hitters.

Oh yeah, the sitcks I sold JUST made it to Texas this AM. Better be delivered by tonight.

After a 5 minute conversation with USPS's automated system I finally got through to a real person. She tried to tell me priortity was 2-3 days estimate with a max of 5 days.

I'm like your website says "IT WILL BE DELIVERED" in 2-3 days. I even had her pull up the website, which says nothing about 5 days. Then she tried to tell me the wording would have been too long for the website...SMH!!!!

BTW- Paulman must have minions scrubbing the web for racket sales. I talk to him last night and he already pointed me to a posting - How do you do it???
 
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