tim-ay
Legend
I see why it’s 80. That’s not a simple 3D print and it is a very precise mount. Worth every penny.
I would order one if I cared about TW right now, I think it is a very important spec. But all I want is more BP, just gimme that.
Diary of a Racketaholic
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I would order one if I cared about TW right now, I think it is a very important spec. But all I want is more BP, just gimme that.
JGads
G.O.A.T.
What happened to the 93P? A Tuesday?
tim-ay
Legend
A ton of error potential. The new mount makes it far more repeatable and accurate
Nollid
Professional
On the fence about the new Briffidi twist weight attachment. Looks cool, but do I need this measurement added to my calculations? Up until now I’ve been very content measuring weight, SW and balance. My BP’s that are matched on these three specs feel exactly the same. That being said, my racket scientist monkey mind is working overtime telling me I might benefit from one more data point and asking for the attachment. My minimalist happy satisfied mind is winning out, telling me “you’re good bud.”
Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow holics. I’m looking forward to a four day weekend of rest, turkey, family, friends, football and tennis. Should be awesome.
Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow holics. I’m looking forward to a four day weekend of rest, turkey, family, friends, football and tennis. Should be awesome.
Richard Pioline
Hall of Fame
Nothing really. It is still my goat frame, alongside the TB.
Was thinking about a blacked out PJ with golden lettering that says "Top Banana ". Or the other way round. Haha.
Vicious49
Legend
Well that was interesting. Apparently the prices on some of this stuff including the PT2.0 was a mistake. It was meant to be 30% off only but someone made a mistake and marked them 30% off and added an extra 30% off code to be used for them. The PT was meant to be $112 but ended up being $78. It's basically sold out now as only L4s remain.
Well, at least they know there's still demand for them...
Gee
Hall of Fame
Thanks for your tip! Just ordered 1 pair of Asics Gel Solution Speed FF in velvet pine/white color.
Anyone have a favorite tennis Christmas tree ornament? This little guy comes in an open 8x9 pattern and hits a mean ball. You have to string it with 0.75 gauge string though, which can be hard to find. Unsure of the brand, but it is probably a Head Prestige Classic 005 frame (measured around the outside of the hoop of course.
tim-ay
Legend
Go buckeyes!
JGads
G.O.A.T.
Blacked out with just Top Banana in banana coloring would be Game Over. If in need of design ideas, I would thoroughly recommend Mr. 808.
That there is one handsome shoe. Velvet Pine would also be a good name for a band out of Oregon.
EggSalad
Hall of Fame
maybe they could use a blade v8 style paint for the banana so it goes from green to yellow depending on the lighting.
BPlain
Semi-Pro
Speaking of Tuesdays, I had one this Thanksgiving morning. At an hour and forty-two minutes in I looked at the clock as that was the first solid service game I had in our doubles match. Just going to throw that one out...and take off the TW tungsten tape I replaced my 10/2 lead with and switch it back. You know, just in case. Happy Thanksgiving.
Nollid
Professional
Looking strong this year. Saturday should be an epic game.
RF_PRO_STAFF
Professional
Grip size looking a little big but other than that, nice racquet. Lead under the bumper I assume?Anyone have a favorite tennis Christmas tree ornament? This little guy comes in an open 8x9 pattern and hits a mean ball. You have to string it with 0.75 gauge string though, which can be hard to find. Unsure of the brand, but it is probably a Head Prestige Classic 005 frame (measured around the outside of the hoop of course.
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
Can’t be a head prestige classic. No CAPs.Anyone have a favorite tennis Christmas tree ornament? This little guy comes in an open 8x9 pattern and hits a mean ball. You have to string it with 0.75 gauge string though, which can be hard to find. Unsure of the brand, but it is probably a Head Prestige Classic 005 frame (measured around the outside of the hoop of course.
Lol, it would be funny to paint cap grommets on.
Richard Pioline
Hall of Fame
Is there any other sport, where the sport's players motivate the audience to cheer that often? I dislike this so much, it seems so desperate and like the audience doesn't even know when to cheer louder, you have to show them.
Same thing with this steady looking into the player's box, and it got way worse now due to the coaching rule. I liked it so much better when players fought their own battles, for me this was/is what makes/made this sport so unique.
Same thing with this steady looking into the player's box, and it got way worse now due to the coaching rule. I liked it so much better when players fought their own battles, for me this was/is what makes/made this sport so unique.
I agree - can't stand that, with a very few exceptions. There are a couple players that occasionally pull it off because they are just truly excited - Tiafoe comes to mind there. Monfils maybe too.
Richard Pioline
Hall of Fame
Yeah, it seems so rehearsed and staged, not natural. I mean, seeing Rafa celebrating, you see the excitement has to come out of his body, he can't contain it. This is great natural celebration and this is what makes captivating moments in sport.
RF_PRO_STAFF
Professional
The pro stock website has 20% off...
JGads
G.O.A.T.
The pro stock website has 20% off...
PST or you mean W Pro Labs? The former has some loony prices to begin with usually, sadly.
It’s the former, still out of my range
JGads
G.O.A.T.
I was obliterated tonight on the scoreboard, even ate a bagel in a first set where I held five or six different game points, yet enjoyed that beating thoroughly. Great player, so many epic rallies, endless deuce games and break chances that always seemed to turn his way. We were both gassed midway through the first set given the exchanges, and just laughing and cursing by the end. A fun night and a hat tip, no doubt. I'm now dead.
EggSalad
Hall of Fame
Thanksgiving is an automatic mulligan for anything you do that day. Anything.
EggSalad
Hall of Fame
Those are some of the best sets.
I had a match like that a few weeks ago and it’s a great way to force yourself off a plateau.
Richard Pioline
Hall of Fame
I just bought the BP16 demo racket from my Pro Shop. It is 120€ and I couldn‘t say no to that.
Now I have two. One V7 one V8…
But this league match, it seems like it is Prince time as my elbow hurts a little bit with the TB, which is sad.
Now I have two. One V7 one V8…
But this league match, it seems like it is Prince time as my elbow hurts a little bit with the TB, which is sad.
JGads
G.O.A.T.
Crazy to me that your elbow could hurt with the TB. Any chance you made some weight distribution change that could have contributed to it?
A BP at 120 is impossible to deny - nice.
I’m roaming the sales with an itchy finger but there is nothing too obvious. Best candidates are a 93P for around 150ish, or Lotto or Diadora shoes for a bit less than 100 bucks. But there is no haymaker deal or obvious click. No deal on the LGs at Decathlon. That 100 inch Control Pro is now in stock, but a reviewer said it feels pretty stiff... The struggle is real.
Richard Pioline
Hall of Fame
it is not because of it. It just hurts. But the 93p makes it better. It is like a healing gel.
RF_PRO_STAFF
Professional
I agree, haven't seen many great deals around. A few of the VCORE Pros are cheap when using the code they have on the yellow pro website, not point.
VCP97 310 for €145,80
VCP H for €143,91
VCP D for €151,20
Good deals if anyone here wants to get one of these. Not me though, last thing I'm looking for is even more frames.
Richard Pioline
Hall of Fame
I set up the demo racket with a FW leather grip, two Gamma Supreme overgrips and about 3 grams at 6 and 9. It is 348 grams static and I would say 335 SA +-2. It is strung with ALU Feel 1.20. Feels substantial enough. But I must say, the Prince 93P feels miles away for me still. And yet, I feel like my holic heart is gonna grab the BP16, that I have never played before with these specs, and play the league match with it tomorrow...
Edit: This guy has by far some of my favourite tennis content right now:
Edit: This guy has by far some of my favourite tennis content right now:
Fed Kennedy
Legend
In theory this should be a user friendly PT if such a thing exists
RF_PRO_STAFF
Professional
Anyone know of some good polys around 1.30mm that are not too boardy? Looking to use them in the 16x19 Angell frames.
Fintft
G.O.A.T.
How come? Do you try to go ahead of time and warm up?
I try not to miss short my serves (aka in the net) and often use the first serve twice.
Ocassionally I throw in a drop shot/short serve if they stay way back. For that one you got to be indeed relaxed, but it's a trade mark.
Fintft
G.O.A.T.
Nvm, you meant Top Banana and I was thinking of a string. Under the weather.
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Richard Pioline
Hall of Fame
PTP130? I have a reel here that I don't use, could send your way! Lemme know.
Fintft
G.O.A.T.
The green guy collapsed in the third service game.
BPlain
Semi-Pro
Just one of those days. Have been playing mostly singles lately and played two good doubles players who pressured and returned really well. I play my best - doubles and singles - when I’m aggressive and staying on top of the ball. Just too much reacting yesterday. Tuesdays will happen.
JGads
G.O.A.T.
A fan of this guy’s clips also, especially when it’s the back corner angle. Awesome look at a pro ball.
Fintft
G.O.A.T.
OK, but did you try to vary things? Like from where you serve, placement, types of serves etc? I am like you an alpha male and don't want people to kill my serves/hit winners by me, so I take more chances with my second serve.
Look Sabalenka recently (who historically had a dozen of DFs per match), had amped her second serve to 100 mph and won 85% of it in one set, with only one DF. We can do it also
She only faced on BP in the whole match and her first serve wasn't going in.
RF_PRO_STAFF
Professional
Funny enough I actually ordered a set of PTP 1.30 today and a few sets of Hawk Touch 1.30. I'll see how I like PTP 1.30 and let you know by that time, thanks.
Addxyz
Hall of Fame
This guy is awesome. HIs reverse serve is a riot.
Too muted in the angell, Unless you have the 70RA imo. I would recommend DF 1.28.
We need to make sure we compare notes. I'm about to order 2x more TC100s in identical specs to the one I just bought used. Gonna switch from a racketholic to a stringholic. With three frames I'm hoping it only takes about 4-6 months to zero in on a string I really want to settle down with. We'll see!
Classic-TXP-IG MID
Hall of Fame
One of them would be Grapplesnake Tour M8
