coolblue123
Hall of Fame
I can do 11:45am to 1 on thurs.
Please make it close to metro as I smell bacon frying everytime i walk outside during heat waves. Was thinking Metro Center again?
Tennis Warehouse-Mid Atlantic Chapter
- Thread starter zapvor
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I can do 11:45am to 1 on thurs.
Please make it close to metro as I smell bacon frying everytime i walk outside during heat waves. Was thinking Metro Center again?
JRstriker12
Hall of Fame
Breadline is about 2 blocks from the metro and Breadline is 3 blocks.
I'm open to suggestions though... doesn't have to be in my hood.
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
which metro station?
JRstriker12
Hall of Fame
Farragut West
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
Let me confirm by Wednesday. I got one project that's finishing up.
Sup2Dresq
Hall of Fame
Sigh.
my partner at the start of the second set: "obviously we can't play any meaningful strategy against this team. So put on your cape and save the day".
Another "hero" comment. Almost worked.
What was different in the second set - Ever shot I could line up and explode against went toward the female partner. Ever big flat/slice serve went against the man, ever kick serve went against the lady. When I was up at net, I parked myself in the middle. It really worked. Only the lob was effective. The second set took 1/2 the time to finish than the first set.
Learning.
McLovin
Legend
I just never felt right with it. I gave it 3 months, and while my backhand & serve seem to have improved, I'm still overhitting my forehand.
If my game as built around hitting winners, then I might be able to get by, but at 5' 9", that's kinda tough to pull off consistently. I've come to accept my fate as a Ferrer clone, and I need a frame that allows me to 'swing away' with the knowledge that it will likely go in provided I keep it within the sidelines. It doesn't need to be a screaming winner.
If my game as built around hitting winners, then I might be able to get by, but at 5' 9", that's kinda tough to pull off consistently. I've come to accept my fate as a Ferrer clone, and I need a frame that allows me to 'swing away' with the knowledge that it will likely go in provided I keep it within the sidelines. It doesn't need to be a screaming winner.
I was down there playing 3.0 men's too. What team did you play for?
McLovin
Legend
I still believe Yonex makes great frames, and if I didn't already know the X Force Pro was for me, I'd likely be sticking with it. It's not as if I wasn't familiar w/ Yonex (used R-22, R-50, RQ-420, and RD Power 10 Long in the past), but the X Force Pro is just a better fit for me.
mikeler
Moderator
To be a true Ferrer clone, you need an Exo Tour like me (yes I know that is not what he really uses).
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
i heard the xforce pro is a very comfy frame. Can never find a retailer in our area that sells Pacific. For some reason, I thought previous model's of Yonex's has alot more feel than today's? More specificilly the RDS line. I remembered playing with a RDS003 and had got alot of good touch. Just that the bridge felt like it flexed alot. Maybe that's why I got that feel that the ball hung to the racquet a split second longer which I love.
Well to my disappointment, my Pro Kennex big frame/ more power honeymoon is over. I got 2x bageled during a recent match. I was OUT HITTING my usual hitting partner. Unfortunately, I was HITTING OUT all the time as well.
Thank goodness I didn't sell my NYC's yet.
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coolblue123
Hall of Fame
Got two of my mtg's cancelled today. So I am free for lunch today! Anyone free for Metro Center?
JRStriker, Paulman, Nitefly?
JRStriker, Paulman, Nitefly?
NiteFly
Rookie
Hi Swerve! I was on Arundel 2, we were in Columbia MD. What team were you on? Sectionals is August 9th in Newport News.
NiteFly
Rookie
CB, prob cant make it today. 1pm meeting.
NiteFly
Rookie
Zap, Im going to try and go on a weekend,
McLovin
Legend
To be a true Ferrer clone, you need an Exo Tour like me (yes I know that is not what he really uses).
If I cold get a Prince w/ a slightly more rectangular grip shape I would have given those frames a shot. But I just cannot stand the Prince (or Head) grips, and I'm finished trying to customize things.
If I don't like it stock, time to move on...
McLovin
Legend
Was talking w/ the wife about that last night. We'll probably go on Wednesday as it's the least intrusive weekday evening.
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
don't forget about National Parks Community Day on 7/26. Free Clinics for kids and lunch. Pretty much free day to watch pros practice and watch qualifying matches.
Info:
http://www.citiopentennis.com/tickets/community_day/
Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EgMcCQe05mAUawTIFm-9Nn5Q-DQtoNEEtrWkBO8fHgQ/viewform
I believe it's like every year, register online and pickup tix at the reserve box office.
Edit: It's 7/27 on a Saturday. not 7/26.
Info:
http://www.citiopentennis.com/tickets/community_day/
Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EgMcCQe05mAUawTIFm-9Nn5Q-DQtoNEEtrWkBO8fHgQ/viewform
I believe it's like every year, register online and pickup tix at the reserve box office.
Edit: It's 7/27 on a Saturday. not 7/26.
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mikeler
Moderator
Amen brother.
JRstriker12
Hall of Fame
Sorry caught your message late - should have emailed/texted.....
We still on for Breadline Thursday? Nitelfy and P-Man are invited.
Hi there. I was playing for Shenandoah Ida Lee. Haha maybe I am crazy or were talking about different things because I don't remember an Arundel Men's 3.0 team being there this past weekend?
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
I think I have to mcbail on thurs. boss's boss set up a12:30 mtg. can we do next week?
JRstriker12
Hall of Fame
Sure, next week works.
Topaz
Legend
Shenandoah is VA. Anne Arundel is MD. Your districts are not the same.
But looks like Nitefly is headed to Sectionals, so if your team made it as well, then you'll play each other!
*Facepalm* I knew that! Long weekend = Dumb questions.
Topaz
Legend
whoever is going text/email/call/send sappy in person/pigeon and lets try to meet up! i know topaz will be there
which reminds me how much i love topaz
Topaz is working like fiend and getting ready to take her boards...hasn't touched her racquet in over a week!
No worries...sometimes after a long 12 hours shift I can't even spell my own name!
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
For those in TWMAC who thought CB has violated his terms of agreement of the three racquet rule:
I have executed the "Nuclear Option," and sold three racquets to TW. Now I am back to two racquets again. =) Now I can start shopping again for sticks.
1 NYC and 1 Q15.
I have executed the "Nuclear Option," and sold three racquets to TW. Now I am back to two racquets again. =) Now I can start shopping again for sticks.
1 NYC and 1 Q15.
JRstriker12
Hall of Fame
I think Wilson will end up selling a lot of the 98 sq inch Fed Model.... I might even need to take a look...
McLovin
Legend
I know where you can get a good deal on a VCORE Tour 97 310.....er....320g...
Sup2Dresq
Hall of Fame
Just curious what grip size you bought?
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
haha... if I only had the patience and skill to weld a racquet less than 100 sq inch. =)
+1. considering alot of the folks who buy fed's stick bcz it's fed's stick. having one that's alot more user friendly is definitely going to sell more. Is this the infamous black stick he's playing with during his latest clay event?
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
thinking about demo'ing the Wilson 105s. anyone tried before?
McLovin
Legend
4 3/8". The word on the street was the Yonex grip size was running large, and my demo frames of 4 1/2" supported that claim. I went w/ a 4 3/8", but used a thicker overgrip (Gamma Supreme).
I prefer 4 1/2", BTW.
McLovin
Legend
Bah! Patience schmatience. Lack of patience & skill hasn't stopped most people on this board from using Fed's 90 sq in frames...
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
haha. what's the advice from Coach McLovin?
Should Fed change to a new stick? or stick with his 90 and get better with it?
At times, I wonder why Wilson hasn't just use a Swiss Flag as the PJ for them Pro Staff 90's?
JRstriker12
Hall of Fame
Yup - TM said he saw Fed play a match with it and saw some improvements on his serve. Still finding the range on groundies. He won though!
Beware! I've heard this stick will consume strings like TM and Sappy at a Buffet! I've heard it turns people who never break a string into people who need to restring almost weekly.....
Having said that - I hit with it. Decent stick. I didn't feel it was magic, but my buddy managed to get a few extra shots to drop in that I swear were going long.
JRstriker12
Hall of Fame
LOL! I hit with it. Couldn't get my forehand to drop in.
My buddy who bought the stick managed to strain his bicep the first time we went to hit.
90 incher is not for me!
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
I seldom break strings and always wanted to break more often. Just wanted an excuse to try new strings. Maybe if I get this racquet, I can put my stringer in better use. seems like has all things I am looking for, thicker frame, extended length, and pops strings more often. <Insert Mr. Paulman's Quote Here...>
I can attest that it breaks strings like nothing else I've played with. Using decent softer strings they break in 4 hitting sessions.
McLovin
Legend
Well, if my recent experiment w/ changing sticks is any indication, I say he should stay w/ what he knows. The grass isn't always greener.
However, having said that, if I never switched to the X Force Pro, how would I know it was the stick for me?
Seriously, he should just play the remainder of the season w/ the larger frame and assess in the offseason how it feels. He's not going to be #1 this year, and he likely will not win the US Open, so he might as well put the rest of the season down to experimentation.
tennismonkey
Semi-Pro
mclovin is that 320 grams not reversable? permanently added 10 grams to that stick?
JRstriker12
Hall of Fame
IMHO he should have switched before clay season, but I could see where he might want to stay with old faithful for Wimby.
McLovin
Legend
No, I just added lead around the frame & under the grommets. See this thread:
Sup2Dresq
Hall of Fame
Coach Mclovin's advice when I gave up alcohol for Lent: Nobody likes a quitter.
Nurse Topaz's advice for mixed doubles: Don't be a hero.
Manager Hollywood's advice for mixed doubles: Hit at the girl.. repeatedly.
Tough guy JRK's advice on dressing well: Sandles and jeans don't go together
Cartoon Zapvor's advice on women: Tell them that you'll string their racquet .. then hold onto it as long as you can... no literally.. HOLD on to it..
Zen Paulman's advice on racquet collections: 3 and out.
Wookie JRS's advice on tennis and kids: buy a tennis video game.
Crafty Tennismonkey's advice on staying single: Stay single
Journeyman Down's advice on texting: Text before you flush
Nurse Topaz's advice for mixed doubles: Don't be a hero.
Manager Hollywood's advice for mixed doubles: Hit at the girl.. repeatedly.
Tough guy JRK's advice on dressing well: Sandles and jeans don't go together
Cartoon Zapvor's advice on women: Tell them that you'll string their racquet .. then hold onto it as long as you can... no literally.. HOLD on to it..
Zen Paulman's advice on racquet collections: 3 and out.
Wookie JRS's advice on tennis and kids: buy a tennis video game.
Crafty Tennismonkey's advice on staying single: Stay single
Journeyman Down's advice on texting: Text before you flush
McLovin
Legend
downs_chris
Professional
i accidentally went back to my pure storm tours...honestly, i just leave them in the car now and just use the old poly in there...kind of stopped caring!
