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  1. burosky

    How to create a custom paintjob (very detailed)

    Based on those post, it seems like plasti-dip was only good in theory. Thanks for saving me the cost of the paint and time to do the work. The search for a better paint, process or method continues.....
  2. burosky

    How to create a custom paintjob (very detailed)

    Very flattered. The unfortunate thing is I got tempted to use it during a league playoff match and continued to use it after. As with any racket that is getting any kind of use, it got scratched up quite a bit and it ended up with a lot of paint chips. Rather than patching the scratches and...
  3. burosky

    Illinois Tennis!

    @voytek and @FedGR I'm all set. I will be at Rockford this Saturday night. I should be free to hit on Sunday if you guys are free. How can we hook up? @FedGR I saw the pic of your rackets. Nice collection. I used to collect too but after a while got tired of keeping up. I've sold most of...
  4. burosky

    How to create a custom paintjob (very detailed)

    Here is my Golden State Warriors racket.
  5. burosky

    How to create a custom paintjob (very detailed)

    How do you embed pics from imgur? Sorry, clueless.
  6. burosky

    Illinois Tennis!

    Very cool FedGR. I will get in touch when I get here. Maybe you and Voytek can hook up sooner. I’ll just catch up.
  7. burosky

    Illinois Tennis!

    Thanks Voytek. When I’m settled in Rockford I’ll let you know. Anyone else who care to join us please let us know.
  8. burosky

    Illinois Tennis!

    I'm going to be in Rockford towards the end of this month probably until 3rd week of October visiting parents. Looking for players to hit with. I play doubles mostly but can play singles. I'm a 4.5 USTA league player. Might be able to play around the Schaumburg area as well. Anyone?
  9. burosky

    Wilson Pro Staff 110 (Largehead)

    I thought about the individual grommets that they sell here but the problem will be the top of the frame. Thanks for the suggestion.
  10. burosky

    How to create a custom paintjob (very detailed)

    I just did a couple of paint jobs on both of my Prince Textreme Tour 100T. Being a GSW fan I did a Warriors themed job on one. For the other, I converted it into something that would be the equivalent of a 2017 special edition Wilson Pro Staff. I'd post pics but I'm too cheap to update my...
  11. burosky

    How to create a custom paintjob (very detailed)

    I use my Dremmel tool to lightly sand the paint from the grommet holes. Much less work than plugging and unplugging each hole.
  12. burosky

    Custome paint job question.

    I have hit with a couple of rackets I did a paint job on. Know that if you do it yourself it will be quite difficult to keep the same specs in terms of weight and weight distribution. I have 2 of the same model and both had different specs after the paint job because I painted them...
  13. burosky

    Wilson Pro Staff 110 (Largehead)

    Been looking to buy a grommet set but no one seems to have it. Does anyone know where it might be available? Is there an equivalent grommet set from another racket that I can use as replacement?
  14. burosky

    Australian Open Tickets?

    Staying at Blackman Art Series off St. Kilda Rd. It is in the South Yarra area. Nice apartment hotel type place. It is about a 20 minute walk to RLA if you cut through the Shrine of Remembrance. Easy to get around because there is a tram stop just outside. Fawkner park public courts are...
  15. burosky

    Doubles players - what to do when you are paired with a weaker partner

    Captain Ron hit the nail on the head. To have the best chance of winning the game in this situation is to put your partner in a position where he/she can play his/her best.
  16. burosky

    2 4.5 singles player VS 2 4.0 doubles specialist in doubles

    I agree. In addition, the result of one match against the same opponents doesn't really give any conclusive data. I would have to think that over a number of matches against the same opponents who has superior skills with inferior experience will win more than half the time. Eventually, they...
  17. burosky

    Turning down the "hackers" at my club

    I think being honest about it while using tact is the best way to go. I just can't help but relate to the hackers at your club. I am a hacker myself and would always jump at the chance to get a hit with better players. Unless the better player is a good friend I would never ask for a hit.
  18. burosky

    Is a 3.5 in 1 state, a 4.0 in another and vice versa?

    I guess 4.5 rated players do not exist. :-)
  19. burosky

    Reverse engineering the USTA ratings algorithm. (NTRP, Tennis Link, League, Dynamic)

    Our whole universe was in a hot dense state.......
  20. burosky

    The rec player and their total lack of footwork

    Please don't take this the wrong way. As a teaching pro, my sessions are usually specific to things my student wants to focus on. I believe having something to focus on is more productive than teaching several things at once. For example, if my student wants to focus on forehand, I even go as...
  21. burosky

    LOL: ridiculous/absurd post-match comments from your opponent(s)

    A few matches ago, this was what I was asked. "What can I do better next time to beat you?" and the guy was totally serious.
  22. burosky

    Is Turning Your Back Conceding The Point?

    You have played enough high level doubles and you only had a forehand volley at her as your only option?
  23. burosky

    Doubles Strategy discussion b/w points?

    Based on your OP, your question was "Do you basically talk about where you are going to serve, and then they come back and tell you how they will react to it? Are you making plans for dinner or talking about a new craft beer you tried?" If we are playing a competetive match, we keep our...
  24. burosky

    Okay to play at USTA NTRP rating in tourney, even if a stronger player now?

    I probably didn't make myself clear. I was merely going by the definition of sandbagging. I wasn't refering to calling someone a sandbagger. Here is a definition from Wikipedia: Sandbagging in billiards and other games, deliberately playing below one's actual ability in order to fool...
  25. burosky

    How can a superior athlete beat a superior tennis player?

    "I beat most 3.0s handily, beat 3.5s around 70% of the time, and prevail over 4.0s 20% of the time." You even stated you have beaten an older 4.5 guy. You realize based on this you have a winning percentage against guys who are one rating level above you which explains why you are beating...
  26. burosky

    Okay to play at USTA NTRP rating in tourney, even if a stronger player now?

    I thought sandbagging was simply all about someone who deliberately plays at a much lower level than their true level of play. I didn't know it had requirements like these. :confused:
  27. burosky

    First or Second Serve....?

    In our neck of the woods when we play at a public park and we are next to courts with people who can barely control their balls we make an agreement with our opponents before the start of the match that all balls that go on our court would be called a let regardless of the situation. This takes...
  28. burosky

    Biggest chokes?

    This is so eerily close to my experience. I also lost in a super-tiebreak after being up 9-1 which also included a high forehand sitter volley which I missed badly. I was playing singles though and I eventually lost 13-11.
  29. burosky

    is it OK to feel angry?

    "I did my best but I guess my best wasn't good enough"......I wonder if background music can be added to this post..... :-)
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