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I was afraid that was going to be the answer. I checked the balance by balancing them both on the edge of the counter. The heavier one's balance point was about 4or 5mm closer to the head. I think that makes sense because it would make it more head-heavy. I hesitate to sell it and buy another...

I have two Babolat Pure Storm GT racquets. One I think is perfect and the other one feels heavier to me. They have the same grip, overgrip, and dampener. The only difference right now is the type of string. Both have a multifilament but the light feeling one has Wilson K-gut and the heavier one...

Does anyone know if there are any Prince shoes that have more stability than the T22? I have a wide flat foot and love the comfort of the T22, but am looking for a stiffer sole. (I have a plantar fasciitis that comes and goes and I think the stiffer sole is good for that) I've also thought...

Hello. I'm going to be in NYC for the first few days of the US Open and thought it would be cool to go for a day and see how this game is supposed to be played. Does anyone have any advice for me about what tickets to buy, where to buy them, and how to have a good time when I'm there? I'm...

A stringing mahine is a great investment. I bought a klippermate for about $100 5 years ago and it paid for itself in about 5 months. As for time...it only takes about 35 minutes to string a raquet. It might take you longer to drive to and from the tennis store depending on where you live...

Moleskin I get blisters at the base of my palm sometimes and I've found that if I put a strip of moleskin (sort of feels like a felt with a very sticky back) and then wrap some waterproof tape around it, I can play without any pain. Then, when I get home, I put a layer of NewSkin over it and it...

I'm thinking of trying out some of the replacement grips that have the ribs on it for a better grip. Before I buy 3 or 4 and try them, has anyone done this already and can give me a good recommendation for the best or their thoughts on the differences? Thanks a lot. Here are some that I was...

I'm not the best person to answer this because I got the tendonitis when I was running and not playing tennis. As far as running (3-6 miles) I'm never running again. I went through months and months of PT, etc and never got to the place where I could go jogging comfortably. I started playing...

I have the same ankle tendonitis. I got it a couple years ago from increasing my running distance too quickly. (Tough way to learn that lesson.) I went through lots of anti-inflammatory drugs, icing, 1 cortisone shot, and lots of rest. I found that a good set of orthotics made the biggest...

I'm demoing some racquets and really like to Babolat Pure Storm Ltd GT and Babolat Pure Storm Tour GT. I'm now trying to figure out which one I like better. My problem is that the ltd is strung with a multi and the Tour is strung with a poly/multi hybrid. (poly on the mains) I've never...

Wow, this is a great tool. It is exactly what I need. Thanks for pointing it out. Now at least I can experiment with different configurations and know what changes I'm making.

Without having anything to measure swingweight or balance point... where should I start with adding weight? I don't want to add so much weight that I make the Ltd. less maneuverable than the tour. To add 14 grams (.5 oz) to the racquet I would have to add 28 inches of 1/2" lead tape to the...

Zeb, thanks for your advice. My gut feeling is that I will buy the Ltd. and use lead tape to customize it. I've never customized a racket before so your suggestions are very helpful. If the Tour has a swingweight of 333 and the Ltd has a swingweight of 313...I think trying to split the middle at...

my game I'm a 4.5 rated player mostly baseliner with a pretty good serve. I was playing with a Prince Tour Diablo mid which I like but is too heavy. I was looking for something that was shoulder friendly and a bit on the lighter side. I have a 2 handed backhand and a semi western grip forehand...

I just demoed about 7 or 8 racquets and I narrowed it down to two that I really like a lot: 1. Babolat Pure Storm Ltd. GT (345 g/ 12.1oz)(9 pts HL) (313 Swingweight) (95 in) (18x20) (19mm beam) Pros: easy to swing, great on serves, felt like I was never late Cons: Not quite as solid on...

I've just started demoing some racquets and I'm getting confused...hope someone can help me. I'm currently playing with a Prince Tour Diablo Mid that is 12.3oz, 331 Swingweight, 9 pts HL, and 66 stiffness rating. I really like this racket except it is too heavy for me. I can really feel...

Hello. I own the base model Klippermate drop weight stringer. (Around $100) (Two point clamping and floating clamps) I've used it for about 5 years stringing just my own rackets and I think it is a great stringer. It takes me about 35 minutes to string a racket. My question is...if I wanted...

I tried this... I tried this but it didn't work. I have a Prince Diablo and the handle is filled with a foam type material. Nothing came out when I tapped it on the handle side. Any other ideas? Thanks.

One of my rackets has developed a rattling sound that sounds like sand rattling in the top hoop of the frame. Any idea how to fix this? Thanks!

I currently play a Prince Tour Diablo mid. (standard 27" length and about 12.4 ounces strung) My tennis level is 4.3 and I play 3 times a week. I've been thinking about trying some new racquets and thought about a longer racquet as an option 27.5". My question is whether .5" really makes...

tecnifibre I have had one of the new Tecnifibre VO2 max red and black bags for a month or so. I really like it. Pros: -great backpack straps that don't twist. Very comfortable and are ont the handle side of the bag so they don't get dirty when the bag is on the ground. -very comfortable...

my current strings. I use Wilson NXT 16g strings strung at 62.

I have played with a Prince Diablo Tour Mid (93 sq in) for a few years now and like the frame quite a bit. I'm thinking about trying some new frames just for fun and to see if I can find something that would allow me to get some more spin on my groundstrokes and serve. Any recommendations? I...

When you watch a pro tennis match, the server usually gets 3 balls from the ball-boy and then throws one back. Sometimes, I've seen a pro look through 4 or 5 balls to ge the "best"2 to start serving. Does this make any difference? I can't beleive that there is that much individual variation...

Hello. I have had some ankle tendonitis and my doctor is suggesting a mid-cut shoe and ankle brace. Does anyone have an opinion on whether the Prince or K-swiss is a better mid-cut shoe? I don't think any other brands sell mid-cut. Also, has anyone had any luck with a basketball shoe for...

I was looking around for a 6 pack bag and really like the Head Tour combi in the orange and black. My only reservation is that the backpack straps don't seem so good. Can anyone tell me if they have this bag if the straps are comfortable? It seems like the Wilson bags have more built-in...

I am a 4.5 level all court player who hits hard and just switched to a Prince Tour Diablo Mid. I'm looking for as much control as possible. I used to use a Wilson HPS 5.0 MP strung at 63 with NXT Max 15L string. I am looking for a low power, but very arm friendly setup. I tried Babolat Tonic...

Why Poly with Gut? I've heard so many people using a polyester string on the crosses and the gut in the mains. Why do they do that? It seems like the poly would reduce all the good characteristics of the gut with the exception of durability. Can someone explain the thinking? Thanks.

I'm a 4.7 player using a Prince Diablo mid with Wilson NXT Tour 16 strings. I'm interested in maximizing control, arm comfort, and feel. I'm thinking about experimenting with natural gut or a natural gut hybrid. I think the Klip Legend 16 gauge seem slike a reasonably priced gut and I'm...

Thanks a lot for the advice I tried the POG mid and I also tried the Prince Tour Diablo. I actually really love the Tour Diablo. I'm going to buy one.