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Strange, I've warrantied two pairs (speed serves, axilus 2) recently and I've actually only had to upload pictures and receipt. Maybe theyve changed it in the last few months.

I've bought both these and the axilus 2. Have recently discovered I like these more than the axilus due to the increased foam in the forefoot. I do have to use the lace lock loop in order to get my foot secure otherwise they do feel fairly wide and I have a wideish foot so that's not too much of...

I'm also curious if there is anyone wearing this that could provide a review. Axilus 2 one of the only shoes that fits my feet well, only complaint is that the cushioning bottoms out before the outsole wears through.

Currently wearing axilus 2's. Hopefully these haven't got too tight in the forefoot

Did she change rackets? I saw she is now wearing Adidas and has an artengo bag with a racket stencil I don't recognize.

I would second this recommendation, but if you're going to try pro's pro and are looking for a semi-soft, mid-power poly then start with Blackout 16L (1.24mm) it's their best poly, shaped or smooth, hands down. Tension maintenance is probably ok? I find it starts "crisp" but not stiff, for the...

Dug these 93s out to use as my skill level is a bit better. I thought I cracked the handle or the buttcap was wobbly? The grips used to unravel after 15min of play from buttcap movement. I removed the grip on one and cap seems surprisingly solid. Anyone know where I can buy a handle pallet...

Hi all, I'm planning to be in New Orleans, LA Dec 26 - Jan 2 and wouldn't mind playing some tennis. Singles, doubles, hitting, whatever. I'm NTRP 4.0, UTR 5ish. Message, post or email if you're interested. Thanks!

Vapor Cage 4 - wide-ish fit without being overly wide. I wore true to size and it was slightly long but very roomy, went down half a size and its normalish length and a little slimmer. Note: the toe box is roomy, the volume just behind the toes where the laces start is pretty good, the wrap...

Before mostly, but also yoga with some hamstrings 7x per week

Closer to the latter. I live in a swamp so in the summer it's routinely 90+ Temps and 80+ Humidity.

Thanks, I'm not offended. I'm in reasonable shape. I will note that I've suffered from heat exhaustion/stroke a few times in the past. Not sure if that makes me more susceptible for cramps

Looking for suggestions to prevent hydrate and cramps. Seems like everytime i play my hamstrings tighten up, can't make it through a singles match without tweaking my hamstrings Currently using - bananas + water to nuun tablets, coconut water (3:1 ratio) + pickle juice upon cramping TIA

I use coppertone pure and simple mineral sunscreen https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/apparel/rcxgs/tile._CB483369110_.gif

Personally I believe you are overthinking it. You're focusing on particular aspects of (certain pro's) techniques rather than the intent behind their swing. In my experience you can go straight from take back to swing (without drop) only on higher balls where you need minimal lift to clear the...

The video isn't close enough for me to confirm what grip you're holding, but here is my take: - first bh - your footwork appears to be very inefficient and it causes you to take the ball late with an open racket face causing your shot to sail. May have just been a result of a late split step...

tongue typically creates hotspots on my foot. bootie is tighter but more secure

Thanks for your review. I've been playing in the LAV 1's (4th pair) and Cage 4 (3rd pair). Personally I found the LAV 1 to initially have very good playing characteristics but dropped off sharply after ~2months (the fresh foam bottomed out like the lunarfoam cages). I've been waiting for the LAV...

Don't forget the handshake method of determining grips! When you grab your racket and lower your arm to the side if it's parallel with your leg/foot it's in continental grip. Eastern, semi-western and western will encroach further toward perpendicular.

So as someone with two repaired achilles, bad knees (2), slight shoulder impingement, and chronic lower back issues the 5 - 10 minute warm up period generally isn't enough to allow me to go close to 100%. So yes, its possible for someone who hasn't lost all year to drop the first set and look...

I'm really enjoying the Qtour 300 (2018). Kind of curious to try the 315/325 versions as well as the new Black Ace. Previously used the redondo mid, it had the best racket feel when you hit the sweetspot clean, unfortunately for me it wasn't that often.

Usually 2-3 weeks playing ~8-14hrs of doubles per week. The poly that i use starts to slowly lose spin after 10-15 hrs, then noticeable loses spin a few hours before snapping. I alternate rackets so 1 is always "freshly" strung and the other somewhere on the road to snapping. If I'm playing a...

is the forefoot cushioning better? I've found the freshfoam in the lavs tend to give out on my around month 3-4. The forefoot especially seems rather low. I'm considering making the move to zoom cage 4's specifically in the hopes that the forefoot zoom cushioning lasts longer. Also noticed...

Seems like wrist flexion/extension would be most influenced by the grip? If you're hitting a more continental grip you probably need to "flex" your wrist more to close the racket face for certain shots. If you're hitting a more extreme grip you'll likely be neutral or "extending" your wrist to...

my shoes were lost by UPS enroute to NB, they sent me a coupon code anyway after i followed up on the status via email. Seems their warranty stance has changed alot since the original 996 days.

strange. I'm in houston (the bayou city) with very high humidity and this hasn't happened to me through 3 pairs of Lavs. I know new balance used to do 1 warranty per lifetime but I also heard they changed to 1 per shoe purchase. I've sent my first pair in, hoping that foam showing through the...

Clarification - when you see the opponent is likely to be hitting a weaker shot.

I agree, typically the people who are "not good" at volleying are stationary when their partner is hitting at the baseline. If you're moving around and repositioning to cut angles and "pinch" the middle while your partner is hitting, it's only an extra half step to go from "pinching" to poaching...

exploit your opponents weaknesses so that they can improve on them. What if they don't normally get an opportunity to practice compensating for them? you're doing them a favor.

I guess if it works for practicing at altitude. One of the guys in my group has spent years on a hitting machine and pretty much practicing with exclusively old and pressureless balls. Guy can't consistently hit new balls deep with pace because he's so used to pounding on dead balls.