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  1. dsp9753

    Carnivore Diet?

    I personally find these fad diets to be pointless. Unless you have a specific dietary need, what is the point? I feel like this is one of those gym bro type of things that people can go down a rabbit hole to optimize or perfect their diets. I know I personally dont eat enough protein a day so I...
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    Doubles Pairs that Work Well

    2 sandbaggers = easy/best pair obviously
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    Prince Official - Racquets

    So I ordered the Phantom Pro 100 from Japan which i posted about earlier. The pro 100 from Japan does feel more powerful but similiar in a lot of ways. I tried to replace the grommet from the 305x to the pro 100. The grommets do not match/fit. ‍♂️ Just in case anyone was curious.
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    Team name too crude?

    Is this self referential since you were on the team too?
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    Team name too crude?

    This is the team after so that's actually a bad name.
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    Team name too crude?

    Maybe its an age thing. None of you guys heard of Post Nut Clarity? After doing the deed you regret your decisions? Lol.
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    Team name too crude?

    Oh the specific USTA team rule is that any team that advances or qualifies for nationals, can not have more than 3 player overlap with that same team the following year. Since we advanced to nationals, all the local teams can not have more than 3 players overlapping.
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    Team name too crude?

    So my mxd team won nats but now my friends and I all have to split up. I have been mulling over the idea of calling my new team "Post Nat Clarity". Thoughts? My friends have mixed thoughts. I haven't told any of the players joining my new team yet. If you have any better names, give them to me!
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    Tourna 700-ES hacks & mods

    I posted in another thread but I really like my string master deluxe for the value. The base part (not the tensioner) looks identical to the 700 but it only cost like $850ish US? Little under $1000 to get it imported. Then I use the wise tensionhead.
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    Base clamps smoothness

    I wonder if using fine sandpaper on the track would help? Just thinking out loud. Not something I have ever tried or even recommending.
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    Can I improve my tennis with bad technique?

    There are no prereqs but not sure if you have noticed, it is extremely rare for good/quick movers to stay at a low level even if their technique is bad. Every rec player I have seen that moves well/quickly eventually get to 4.0. They just get to more balls, get more balls in play, get in a...
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    Can I improve my tennis with bad technique?

    Realistically… I would say something like 95% of tennis players who have never played tennis before max out at 4.0 anyways. If curious had the ability to get to 4.5 or higher, they probably wouldnt have posted this question to begin with. No point in worry about your ceiling if you are a 3.0...
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    Can I improve my tennis with bad technique?

    I went from being barely able to lift myself and now I can carry myself and 1 racquet for 2 hours. Which is apparently just strong enough to get to 4.5 and carry 3.5 ladies. I never said I was strong. =P Ill let everyone know how many racquets you need to be able to deadlift to get to 5.0...
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    Can I improve my tennis with bad technique?

    I am very fit, I lift almost daily. I went from 180 lbs to 140 lbs. I can confidently say I am in the excellent quickness category. Easily in the top 5% percent.
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    What was the “thing” that made it all click (serve,volley,forehand,backhand etc)?

    There is no single eurka moment for me. It was probably as I started to play higher and higher level tennis, I started to watch the ball and opponents like a hawk more and more. For ball striking, super watching the ball carefully and aiming for a specific spot on the ball made me realize...
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    Can I improve my tennis with bad technique?

    If you watch 4.5s (I am one of them), you will see a wild variety in technique for every shot. Its just that most of them that got there as a rec player know how to get into position to hit their specific technique shot. Nothing else to it. Alot of 4.5s have some combination of good movement...
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    Can I improve my tennis with bad technique?

    Short answer is yes. Without knowing your exact level but I believe 4.5 is achievable with "mediocre" technique. I would say if you have a reproducible stroke on most shots, then it is good enough to get to at least 4.5. What is hindering the average rec player is their ability to recognize and...
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    Best string experience you had?

    If you are basing your string on color and string, take a look at toroline. They have a BF sale right now and some very nice looking colors.
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    Stringmaster Deluxe with Wise

    And it is much cheaper price.
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    Stringmaster Deluxe with Wise

    Nope. No change in sound.
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    Best string experience you had?

    Since I string often, I find that the majority of the time, people who hit with alot of spin break strings more often. People who hit the ball flatter, dont break the strings as often. I know some players who hit the ball much "harder" (flatter and faster than I do) but rarely break their...
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    Best string experience you had?

    That sounds about right. I have strung it for some female friends in the 3.5 and 4.0 level. They used it for about 3-4 months before it broke. They arent string breakers but solstice is particularly sharp.
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    Prince Official - Racquets

    I have put like 6ish hours into it now. Compared to my 305x, the tour “feels” like it has a slightly higher swing weight and stiffer. Overall I like it and I will probably switch to it for my main racquet. It has a lower lower launch angle and feels very stable. It took a little while to get...
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    Best string experience you had?

    I have similiar feelings about solstice power. I am a 4.5 player with lots of top spin. I probably break solstice in about 6-8 hours. No need to cut it out for me as it is so sharp, it cuts into itself. I eventually stopped using it after a reel. Not worth the cost as I would have to restring...
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    Prince Official - Racquets

    Haha I would have ordered one but I did not like the twist power nor the beast. Too much pop to them!
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    Prince Official - Racquets

    I dont have a US Prince tour 98 on hand to compare to and it’s been awhile since I have last used one. But the phantoms are definitely different from the US and JPN versions. From pictures, it looks like the grommets/holes on my JPN Tour 98 looks identical to the US one?
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    2023 Black Friday String Sale?

    Anyone know if any vendors will be having a black friday sale for strings? If so we can consolidate the information here? I was hoping toroline would have something. Edit: Toroline 35% off Grapplesnake 15% off reels YTex Buy 2 get 1 free Mayami (Nothing yet) Diadem 30% off everything
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    Prince Official - Racquets

    More controlled and lower trajectory than my phantom 2022. I can hit bigger serves becuase it gives much better control. I am not a big fan of the orange, and prefer the blues of the other tours.
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    Prince Official - Racquets

    Prince tour 98 (2023) Version freshly arrived from JPN.
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    Stringmaster Deluxe with Wise

    My Clip Easy from china arrived and I just attached it. Replacing the tension head itself was quick and easy. It came with these metal raisers for the body of the stringer itself but no screws. After driving around for an hour I was finally able to get the right sized flat head machine screws...
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