My Observations and Conversations at an ATP 250

vsbabolat

G.O.A.T.
Vs, any idea what haas is using? It's a Prestige Mp PJ, and the throat code appeared to be PT57A, but don't count on that being correct.

Yes, Haas uses the PT57A/Pro Tour 630. He has a long history with that stick. When he first was out on the Tour that is what he was using.
 

db10s

Hall of Fame
Dodig is playing with a pro stock, because I saw the code, but I couldn't see clearly what it said. It was a radical PJ.
 

db10s

Hall of Fame
I'm working the first two matches and watching the other two. Out of Haas and Gulbis one of them should smash a racket... I'll try to get one if that happens.
 

Lefty78

Professional
I'm working the first two matches and watching the other two. Out of Haas and Gulbis one of them should smash a racket... I'll try to get one if that happens.

Was gonna go see Gulbis/Haas, but decided to just watch on tv... Jimmy Arias just said he puts the over/under at 2 broken frames for the match. With all the wind, it seems quite reasonable.
 

db10s

Hall of Fame
2k pics on my camera waiting to be uploaded, thanks for reminding me.

Not that anyone cares about women's tennis (sorry WTA but its true), but I'm probably working fed cup in Delray.

Isner was pissed tonight.

I asked the other guy for a Lacoste wristband... Lol. He said no, usually I can get one.

In other news, I've been tweeting with Dustin Brown lately...
 

raging

Professional
2k pics on my camera waiting to be uploaded, thanks for reminding me.

Not that anyone cares about women's tennis (sorry WTA but its true), but I'm probably working fed cup in Delray.

Isner was pissed tonight.

I asked the other guy for a Lacoste wristband... Lol. He said no, usually I can get one.

In other news, I've been tweeting with Dustin Brown lately...

Yes, I bet Big John was pissed, not only because he obviously played bad.
he needed to play another final.

Try again with ERV, hopefully he wins & you might get a shirt!:)

Glad Dustin is still around, hoping he hooks up more with Chris Kas, there is some money to be made in doubles if you work at it.

When you get time: Post some of your photos, would be interested.
 

klementine

Hall of Fame
Man db10s, great thread!

Just read through the whole thing, it was like a McDonald's drive-thru on meth! Instead of burgers,shakes and fries.. info,pics,assumptions and verification(s).

If you have any more pics, please post and thanks for sharing.
 

db10s

Hall of Fame
I think I'm going to skip the doubles final and only go for the singles final. I need some time to get pics up.
 

db10s

Hall of Fame
I'm uploading pictures now...

Just a little clue on what might be in there: I was so close to Isner I had to switch to a wide angle lens...
 

db10s

Hall of Fame
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raging

Professional
Good shots of the beast!
Looks like no-one watching the dubs.
Big Johns pics are good too, pity you didn't get your hat...
 

Relinquis

Hall of Fame
we appreciate the photos, but make sure you enjoy the tennis... don't watch the whole match through your camera lens.
 

db10s

Hall of Fame
On my way home... Asked Ernie for his B7s. Nope. I asked ERV for his Lacoste sweatshirt. Nope. At least I tried.

I'll probably try and get down to the Sony Ericsson for the early rounds before I go to Hawaii.
 

raging

Professional
At singles final now... Lighting conditions suck... Moving after this game.

Good job db, weather looked a bit tough but enjoy it anyway. I watched first set on stream but don't want to spoil. Hope you enjoyed the week.
 

JGads

G.O.A.T.
On my way home... Asked Ernie for his B7s. Nope. I asked ERV for his Lacoste sweatshirt. Nope. At least I tried.

I'll probably try and get down to the Sony Ericsson for the early rounds before I go to Hawaii.

You are The Most Interesting Ballboy in the World.
 

raging

Professional
Neither one was wearing a wristband or a hat... I knew EG had another pair of silver Barricades in his bag.

Edouard has a Hat ON when he plays!
Must have hidden it in his bag...knew you were coming.
That pushy ballboy!:twisted::)
 

db10s

Hall of Fame
I'm at school until 3, hitting for 2 hrs at 4, and in the gym for an hour.... I'll see what I can do as far as pictures go.
 

db10s

Hall of Fame
Yep... But we get a sweatshirt that everybody turns inside out and puts on. Turn the hat backwards, inside out sweatshirt (or any non ballkid uniform t-shirt/jacket on top of the ballkid uniform shirt) and you are good to go. We have a party on the Friday before semis and a player comes. This year it was Dustin Brown, past years we've had Karlovic, Moser, and R. Harrison. Something that nobody notices, during the early rounds Dustin Brown goes out and watches matches from the bleachers.
 

Lefty78

Professional
^If Haas and Isner had come through the semi's, I suspect they would've had a similar turnout, in spite of the weather.
 

dr325i

G.O.A.T.
I emailed him about tickets. Aol probably failed. After all, he lives a 1/4 mi away from my dads house...

I used to live down in Boca and play with him 3x per week. Then, I moved to Europe and he got married :)
Will be in Key Largo whole next week if anyone's in the mood to meet :)
 

2ManyAces

Rookie
I was at the tourney too. Almost got the broken Harrison stick you mentioned.

One of the matches I watched included Bradley Klahn. (one of the best ex-college players).

I have some pics of Isner if anyone cares to see. I only took them with my iPhone but I was in front row stadium so they're pretty decent.

I remember last year Harrison was playing with a blacked out frame with like 8 grommets on the throat. Do you have any pics of his frame?

Also, I think I hit a few balls with you earlier haha. I was using a Pure Storm.
 

Lefty78

Professional
I emailed him about tickets. Aol probably failed. After all, he lives a 1/4 mi away from my dads house...

Hey I just found the email a minute ago. No idea how I missed it. Actually you sent me two. Sorry about that but thanks for the offer.
 
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