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    Does really nobody like Cam Norrie?

    Dislike him immensely. He was a total jackass to the ballkids at the Atlanta Open a couple years back. Doesn’t take much to be human to kids who are looking up to you as a pro.
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    De Minaur's ASICS shorts pocket problem

    I think it happened in Atlanta too. They called a let and would have penalized him if it happened again, if I recall.
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    Babolat Pure Aero 2022

    I wasn’t aware of the hierarchy - lol. Chief Female Office it is!
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    Babolat Pure Aero 2022

    All good options but, in this case, she plays the role of the Chief Financial Officer…
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    Babolat Pure Aero 2022

    Yup. The guy I talked to yesterday said it was their new house brand and maybe was made by Head. All I know is that the string tension was about 40 lbs and looked like it was done by a ten year old. I restrung. I already miss the days when they strung with whatever brand of string the racket was.
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    Babolat Pure Aero 2022

    Strung it up with HGS 16 at 49 and took it to drills Saturday and played a match with is this morning. I sold my 2019 PAs a while back and have been playing with the Clash Pro for about five months now. With a dampener and Tourna overgrip, it weighed in at 333g. I normally see a bit of light...
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    Babolat Pure Aero 2022

    Will do. I played the 2019 PA for a couple years before moving to the Clash Pro for a bit of relief from elbow/wrist issues so hoping I can tell after one session. We’ll see.
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    Babolat Pure Aero 2022

    Picked up the demo at TW this afternoon - was there to grab a reel of string and the guy in the store, knowing I can‘t resist a new demo, said they had one left in #2 grip and poly so I grabbed it. He also said it was strung with “our new house poly” which I hadn’t heard of. He only guessed at...
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    ON (The Roger) tennis shoes

    Great to hear they worked out for you. I wore mine once for drills and found my feet aren't a good fit for the shoes. They seem to overpronate and the cushioning is a bit too light for my liking. Likely to sell them but really wanted them to work as they look great. Glad to have so many options...
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    Does Jenson Brooksby have a bad attitude?

    I've been there for a bunch of ALTA finals and it's not in a particularly good part of town which, at least for an ATP tournament, would be tough from lodging/dining standpoint for players and spectators both. I will say I kind of like the pro shop at the center being up on top of whats...
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    Does Jenson Brooksby have a bad attitude?

    As far as the Atlanta tournament location goes, it’s literally a parking lot that’s transformed into a set of courts/bleachers for a week each year. The other weeks it’s a circus tent or some other ridiculous event. The venue itself is a midtown Atlanta toilet and not someplace I would go after...
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    Tensions at the Truist Atlanta Open

    What was the Brooksby drama? I did hear him recognize de Minaur and team during his post-match speech and de Minaur did not return the favor during his speech. There was a moment when they were both standing with their trophies that he realized it and apologized to Brooksby who seemed to be fine...
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    Tensions at the Truist Atlanta Open

    So this is my third session here (my son ballkids so gives me an excuse), it’s interesting to see Isner’s tension change. Started at 32 then 35 and now 38. Maybe getting used to how the machines are calibrated?
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    Tensions at the Truist Atlanta Open

    Love it. I married a Dawg so was super excited to see her able to celebrate a natty finally - both of my kids ended up UGA fans as well. Sigh. Hoping Tennessee keeps up some positive momentum and can give them a run. Not long now before the season starts!
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    Tensions at the Truist Atlanta Open

    lol - yeah, that thought went through my mind when I typed it. Also wasn’t sure if it belonged in the “pro player equipment” section or Strings.
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