Tennis Warehouse-Mid Atlantic Chapter
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JRstriker12
Hall of Fame
Matter of preference.
A more open string pattern (16X19 as an example) generally provides more spin, maybe a little more power, but a less control.
A more closed string pattern (18x20) generally provides more control.
The difference between the two may not be much depending on the stick. Comes down to feel and preference.
Sup2Dresq
Hall of Fame
A got a guy. Are you a 4 1/4 grip?
NiteFly
Rookie
Made the final of the AACTA tournament in men's 3.0 singles. But lost in third set tie break. I was serving at 5-4 and couldn't hold. I think I need to fit in some serve practice and drills between match play! This past year Ive gone to all Kickers all the time. Running out of gas at the end of the match, they weren't kicking too much and i had no back up serve to go to. I'm hoping this helps get me bumped up this year anyway.
Dats - I had a brief love affair with Genesis Typhoon. It just turns my racquet into a rocket launcher too fast. I'm back to the Black Magic.
Dats - I had a brief love affair with Genesis Typhoon. It just turns my racquet into a rocket launcher too fast. I'm back to the Black Magic.
datsveryinterestin
Professional
yah im done with typhoon. blech! thought i might like it but it is nothing like bbALU.
i hope to play some tennis soon!
i hope to play some tennis soon!
downs_chris
Professional
the pro plays a lot heavier than the mp...1) it is heavier...but 2) it has a 330 SW vs. 320 of the MP...just something to think about...
thanks! that guy on your team is GOOD! he's no 4.0...not that i could talk last year...haha, but he is most DEFINITELY a 4.5...i felt a little bad hitting at that poor lady at net...but, when i didn't hit at her, he was hitting at my partner...so it was like, ok...haha, i guess it'll be like that! but both of those courts could've gone either way...
Haha yeah, so true. Actually, ask Downs - knowing him, he may just already have it!
honestly, it's not about which frames i've owned...it's about which frames i've owned 2 and 3 times....that's when you know you have a problem...
in other frame news...i got to hit with McLovin's old frame...pacific x force pro...soo money from the baseline...."accidentally" discovered it in my pile of racquets and decided to put fresh strings in it...LOVED it on the court today in practice...
JRstriker12
Hall of Fame
Ye masters of used rackets in the TWMAC - what are used Head YOUTEK IG Speed with the 16x19 string pattern going for now days? Still like the Prestiges, but it's hard to be grooved like in the night owl days when I'm only hitting a few days a week. Thinking the speed might be a bit more forgiving.
Hit with it before - great off the ground. But seemed to plow-through on the serves.
Hit with it before - great off the ground. But seemed to plow-through on the serves.
hollywood9826
Hall of Fame
Thats possible. But wouldnt hacking 1/2 inch off of a handle make it more head heavy?
I dont know enough about it. Just assuming.
Probably smart to hit all kickers. Thats pretty much what I did in most of my matches. Would just spackle a couple flat bombs in here and there to keep the dudes off balance.
I used to be able to toss my ball the same for a kicker but contort my body in a way i could flatten out and hit a bomb out wide. Then the guy never knew what was coming.
But the kickers is the way to go for the most part. Especially at 3.0 and 3.5 you will get a lot of soft returns that will let you take control of the point.
Good job on the tourney. You almost won a paperweight
tennismonkey
Semi-Pro
wookie -- you don't need new sticks. those prestige pros are money. if i've learned anything from TW -- you need lead tape and you should chop .5 inches from the handle. you wind up with a PPP - porkchop prestige pro.
HW -- kick serves are a good way to mess up your back. listen to me now and hear me some time next week. i wanna pump. *clap* you up.
topeezy -- radical pro is strong enuff for a woman but made for a caveman. swingweight is high. weight is kinda high too. also if you don't need a newfangled new radical paintjobby -- the microgel and liquidmetal ones are super cheap.
CB -- saw your donnay on c-list for super cheap. what are you replacing it with?
i'm on week 1 with my rebel 98. so far it's a pretty strong like.
HW -- kick serves are a good way to mess up your back. listen to me now and hear me some time next week. i wanna pump. *clap* you up.
topeezy -- radical pro is strong enuff for a woman but made for a caveman. swingweight is high. weight is kinda high too. also if you don't need a newfangled new radical paintjobby -- the microgel and liquidmetal ones are super cheap.
CB -- saw your donnay on c-list for super cheap. what are you replacing it with?
i'm on week 1 with my rebel 98. so far it's a pretty strong like.
downs_chris
Professional
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Head_YOUTEK_IG_Speed_300/descpageRCHEAD-HS300.html#spec
is that the one you're talking about? specs look intriguing with that nice flex...you could probably customized it if you needed to beef it up a little...go for it!! now!!
hungry...
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
wookie -- you don't need new sticks. those prestige pros are money. if i've learned anything from TW -- you need lead tape and you should chop .5 inches from the handle. you wind up with a PPP - porkchop prestige pro.
HW -- kick serves are a good way to mess up your back. listen to me now and hear me some time next week. i wanna pump. *clap* you up.
topeezy -- radical pro is strong enuff for a woman but made for a caveman. swingweight is high. weight is kinda high too. also if you don't need a newfangled new radical paintjobby -- the microgel and liquidmetal ones are super cheap.
CB -- saw your donnay on c-list for super cheap. what are you replacing it with?
i'm on week 1 with my rebel 98. so far it's a pretty strong like.
No, my giggle stick project is officially over. just trying to get rid of the racquet. I might even accept a trade for a couple of them dollar menu items at Mckey D's. Just sticking with my BB NYC's. Can't seem to get rid of these sticks. Just love my lead setup. My happy medium is alittle over 12 oz's. I have one that's 11.5 with less lead on the bridge. Plow is ridicious on this frame. Now i just need to learn how to serve. if I can't sell in a week on CL, iam putting it up on the bay.
Did i mention my string-crush setup is Hexy Fiber/RIP Control combo. Ball kicks like a mule with this setup.
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zapvor
G.O.A.T.
nitefly! i am still rated at 3.0 too
seems like theres a big genesis population here. i have an account with them if anyone wants something
tennismonkey
Semi-Pro
nitefly and zap -- you should sign up for a 3.0 team as sandbaggers and go to nationals. don't you win a gold ball or something if you win?
what's for lunch people?
had this over the weekend. it's called bundagee. i'm sure i've mangled the spelling but it's actually really tasty.
what's for lunch people?
had this over the weekend. it's called bundagee. i'm sure i've mangled the spelling but it's actually really tasty.
sapient007
Semi-Pro
ahh.. i find your coverage of north korean delicacies very interesting. let me know when you can write some feedback on cowdungagee
zapvor
G.O.A.T.
i did thank you! i am not in need right now but i let you know
Sup2Dresq
Hall of Fame
nitefly! i am still rated at 3.0 too
seems like theres a big genesis population here. i have an account with them if anyone wants something
I know the owners.. if anyone wants something. Booya!
Sup2Dresq
Hall of Fame
We're still talking Tennis right?
Sup2Dresq
Hall of Fame
nitefly and zap -- you should sign up for a 3.0 team as sandbaggers and go to nationals. don't you win a gold ball or something if you win?
what's for lunch people?
had this over the weekend. it's called bundagee. i'm sure i've mangled the spelling but it's actually really tasty.
Silk worm larvae?
What does it taste like?
McLovin
Legend
tennismonkey
Semi-Pro
ahh.. i find your coverage of north korean delicacies very interesting. let me know when you can write some feedback on cowdungagee
is that a picture of north korea's new missile capable of reaching as far as the outhouse?
tennismonkey
Semi-Pro
sup -- they taste like nutty, wet newspaper. or if you fry em up they taste like nutty, dry newspaper. they are actually good though. tastes great with beer.
i wanna try the fried taratula in cambodia. i know it looks weird but figure lobster and crabs are kinda like sea spiders.
i wanna try the fried taratula in cambodia. i know it looks weird but figure lobster and crabs are kinda like sea spiders.
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
cb-i can hold your donnay for you if you want
u know I am still eyeing ur bb pro stick. wanna do a swap? yonex too. let me know if interested.
NiteFly
Rookie
nitefly and zap -- you should sign up for a 3.0 team as sandbaggers and go to nationals. don't you win a gold ball or something if you win?
what's for lunch people?
had this over the weekend. it's called bundagee. i'm sure i've mangled the spelling but it's actually really tasty.
TM- I saw these in the ville outside Osan. I couldn't drink enough Soju to make them look tastey.
And I did try and assemble a 3.0 Sandbagger team... There is another pretty good Sandbagger team in my county
Zapvor... AA County too far to drive for you?
auzzieizm
Semi-Pro
Sup2Dresq
Hall of Fame
i think you have a serious problem.
Auzzie,
Have you tried the Youtek IG Radical OS?
I got Geoff to lead it up to specs (12.3oz??).
Like BUtta. In fact I think it plays like the Orange Donnay of old, but upgraded and more "butta" feel.
tennismonkey
Semi-Pro
nitefly -- yes. if you drink enough soju, you will eat anything. soju is evil.
auzzie -- i envision downs' basement doubling as a tennis pro shop.
auzzie -- i envision downs' basement doubling as a tennis pro shop.
Sup2Dresq
Hall of Fame
auzzie -- i envision downs' basement doubling as a tennis pro shop.
Is that a local MD sports store?
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
hmmm wonder which target is better for a racquet nite raid at? zap or downs?
sapient007
Semi-Pro
safer bet will be downs as there is a well in zap's basement, lots of lotion has been dropped in, that you can easily fall into. it's not pretty down there.. lot of trapped cosplay freaks i hear
JRstriker12
Hall of Fame
I don't do lead.
I was talking the IG Speed, but they had a 2nd version with 16/19 - this one: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Head_YOUTEK_IG_Speed_16x19/descpageRCHEAD-HS16.html
Hoping the market was flooded and I could get some cheap used.
Sup2Dresq
Hall of Fame
Hit Down's place.. by accident of course.
I fear what's in Zapvor's place.
Like watching a grinning yellow toothed clown dance in the middle of the street during a grey cold day ...with no music playing.
Some things are meant to be left alone.
downs_chris
Professional
my collection fluctuates....i really don't hoard (any more) -- when i notice piles of frames, i'm like...
then i dump a bunch...and then i get more...then i dump them...it's a vicious cycle...
what's for dinner?
zapvor
G.O.A.T.
TM- I saw these in the ville outside Osan. I couldn't drink enough Soju to make them look tastey.
And I did try and assemble a 3.0 Sandbagger team... There is another pretty good Sandbagger team in my county
haha i am not a usta member anymore but thanks!
zapvor
G.O.A.T.
sappy do you work for google maps window view or something????????
zapvor
G.O.A.T.
oooo lets swap. email me
zapvor
G.O.A.T.
i may email in the future sup!
auzzieizm
Semi-Pro
Haven't tried it. But I have my goat frame... Steam 99s. Best frame I've ever played with (and this is after 2 months now of using it). So not just a honeymoon, it's a lifetime!
auzzie -- i envision downs' basement doubling as a tennis pro shop.
His frames don't even make it to the basement. He just has his living room looking like that, except that he also has a stringer as the centrepiece of this "living room"
downs_chris
Professional
The stringing machine is next to the year round Christmas tree.
McLovin
Legend
Holy Crap!!! auzzie with the same frames for two months? I just the quarterly reports for six different racquet manufacturers, and they were all dismal. Now I know why...
Sup2Dresq
Hall of Fame
Sounds like there should be a bet? Better odds than the Kentucky derby
Topaz
Legend
I know! He said he couldn't find a team a few years ago to save his life...I consider him a bit of a sleeper. Should have been playing with me, but The Boss didn't want to put me in because of conflict of interests! And I was fine with that...I had no desire to face you!
Nowww...on the other courts, I would have liked my chances!
auzzieizm
Semi-Pro
2 whole months. weird part is, in the 2 months, i have never had the desire to switch... playing the best tennis i've ever played.
I think last time I checked you were decorating said Xmas tree with string sets.
McLovin
Legend
Sounds like what I said about the Pacifics a few months ago. Now look at me: Yonex VCORE Tour 97.
The first step is admitting you have a problem...
HW, yeah I know it seems like it would be more head heavy but it's not. Say at 27.5 inch frame has a healthy SW of 350. When you chop it, the SW will be around 320. The overall balance point, more or less, stays the same in relation to the middle of frame but the overall frame is shorter so it's easier to swing around.
It's like your baseball bat. The strong big guys swing the big lumber. The smaller, fast guys either use a shorter lighter bat (less SW) or sometimes they'll choke up on a bigger bat, which also makes the SW less too.
That's why if you want and can safely extend a 27 to 28 inch frame, your starting 27 incher has to have a super low SW (very HL), ie 290-300. So that when it's 28 inches, it'll have a "normal" manageable SW of 330 or so.
Now if you're talking about HL numbers-wise, then yes - a longer frame with similar SW will definitely have a higher HL balance number because of the extra length. Afterall, a point each way is just 1/8 of an inch...
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downs_chris
Professional
And Now I'm using a pacific frame.
