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    Blisters from Barricade 8

    I had the exact same blisters with new b7s. I had to tape that part of the foot for the first week. After that, there were perfect. I never had b8s. When I tried it in the store, I felt a lot of discomfort on that area so I gave up on them. Recently I got b2015s. They had no issues with the...
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    2015 BNP Paribas Masters Paris- Bercy

    Anyone else really loving this low close camera angle? This is awesome! This should be default in all tournaments.
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    Post Pictures of your Racquets and Tennis Gear

    This is a good bye (probably) to my beloved twintubes. Radical Tour TwinTube MP 98'. After more than 15 years playing with the same stick model, it's time to move on. It is my absolutely favorite stick. This is the one I learnt to really play this game and the one I kept using until now. I...
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    Blisters from Barricade 8

    I started using barricades 2 years ago. I have never tried B8, but I always have exactly those blisters with new B6s and 7s. With all of my pairs. In my case, all that was needed was some break-in time (usually 3 or 4 days playing). After the break-in time, the problem disappears and I feel...
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    wawrinka 2013 specs

    Does anyone know what is that whitish strip at the base of his handle? I'm talking about this one: http://youtu.be/Thu0UFciKGM?t=38s Is it something to put over the replacement grip so the adhesive of the overgrip doesn't mess it up?
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    Tried Barricades on for the first time: are you kidding me?

    Pretty good and rational post. If you didn't buy them, just don't. If you already have them, IMO give them 2 or 3 days to break in and see if anything changes.
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    Tried Barricades on for the first time: are you kidding me?

    I wear size 10. I went through 2 barricades and both took a couple days to break in, but after that I found them really really good. Stability and endurance are superb. If you already have them, my advice is to give them a couple days to break in. After that, odds are you will really like it...
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    Closest modern racquet to Radical Tour TwinTube

    Today I tried a YouTek Prestige MP. It was an alright racquet, but it lacks that light feeling combined with a heavy (at least imo) racquet that candy cane has. It's lighter, but it feels heavier than candy cane somehow. I honestly didn't like it. I'm trying to find a YT IG Prestige Mid as some...
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    Closest modern racquet to Radical Tour TwinTube

    Hello everyone! I'm looking for a replacement for my Head Radical Tour TwinTube Midplus 98' (candycane). Like this one. I just love this racquet but I can't find a second one to buy as a spare or for when my string breaks. I live in Brazil and I use L2 handle so it's impossible to find another...
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    Barricade 7s

    I took like a week to break them in. It was a rather painful process (it always is for me for every new pair). But after that, they were amazing! Still are in fact. Since I play on clay, they last a lot! I use the same pair for almost 8 months now, playing 4/5 days a week! They look a bit...
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    Barricade 7s

    Nope. It's the same thing with new cosmetics.
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    2013 USOpen Tickets

    Forgot to put the link for the map. http://assets.usta.com/assets/629/15/2013_Arthur_Ashe_Seating_Chart_1413.pdf
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    2013 USOpen Tickets

    Thank you very much for the explanation gavna. Here is the map for Arthur Ashe. Even lodge seats are "reserved" seats? Because, if I'm not mistaken, the best seats I can get from USTA website right now are lower promenade.
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    2013 USOpen Tickets

    Hey gavna. I'm interested as well in US Open tickets and I actually wanted to buy a package since I'm visiting NY mostly to watch US Open. In USO/USTA site, they are only taking deposits on mini plans and they are only for promenade seats. I'm wondering where can I buy tickets for seats...
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    Question about 2013 US Open Tickets

    Opps. Already found out I placed this thread at the wrong place. Please move/remove/lock this thread. Sorry.
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    Question about 2013 US Open Tickets

    Hello everybody! First of all, sorry if I'm posting this thread at the wrong place. This year I'm planning on travelling to NY to watch some live matches during US Open, but I'm confused about how and when can I buy tickets. At the official website, you can already place some deposits...
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    Post Pictures of your Racquets and Tennis Gear

    Hey buddy! By any chance, any of these Radical candycanes are L2 (3 1/4)? If yes, are you willing to sell it by any chance? =) Thanks for showing us your great collection!
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    Rank Your Favorite Radical MP!!!

    +1 for Head Radical Tour TwinTube MP. Yes they made MP. I got 2 MP and 1 OS. All Head Radical Tour TwinTube. IMHO, this is the best radical out there. I also got 1 IG Youtek MP, they it never leaves the bag. TwinTube is so much better for me. My IG Youtek MP is actually at the local...
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    Eureka moments

    This is by far what I know for sure and what I keep forgetting to apply, if that makes any sense. Keeping eye contact all the way to the contact point. When I remember this, it's unbelievable how better I can play. Sadly, I often forget this concept, especially at tough moments. When I remember...
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    Violation - screaming out of frustation

    I opened this thread more about just screaming. Sometimes I get angry at unforced errors and I don't know why but I just can't hold my anger for very long. When I was younger, my racquet used to fly everywhere at those moments. Now I just scream and talk to myself, not cursing tho. But I was a...
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    Violation - screaming out of frustation

    Hey guys. I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this question, but here I go. Is it a violation of any sort to just scream out of frustration? Like, after loosing a silly point? Smashing racquets and injuring line judges :twisted: are indeed violations, but screaming out loud...
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    Best vids ever!

    Cool vids man! It's always nice to feel an improvement in our game. As for inconsistency with BH, seems like a temporary thing, right? When that happens, it's always nice to focus your eye contact to the ball and make sure the contact point is not too close from your body (I think it was a bit...
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    How important do you feel strings are?

    Same here. I voted 40%, but it wasn't meant to be that high. As long as you have a racquet to play, I think technique, footwork, keeping your mind focused have way more importance than what strings you are using. Of course it depends on your level like a lot of people said, but for the vast...
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    Can you be both a Fed and Rafa fan?

    It's absolutely possible to be fan of both. I know I am. They are my two favorite players by far. When they are against each other, I go with Nadal, but with great respect for Federer. Looking at all those haters posts on this forum is just sad. They are both great men with great qualities (and...
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    Nadal : "This court has two and half problems"

    "Top-ranked Novak Djokovic complains the surface makes it difficult to judge the ball's bounce." "Organizers defended the decision to ditch the red dirt, saying players and TV viewers will be able to follow the ball better. The blue also happens to match the color of the tournament's main...
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    Nadal : "This court has two and half problems"

    Why would they paint the clay?
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    Video:one hand backhand

    I'll give my 2cents here. First, your grip is not a good one for 1HBHs as some people already told you. I'd recommend changing it ASAP. The recommended 1HBH grip is EASTERN BACKHAND GRIP. This article here gives you an idea of the grip you should be using. Watch more at instructional...
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    Hey Rip Control users, can you tell me how many hours they last.

    Based on my experience, RIP Control is awesome at holding tension. After the strings settle (+- 30 minutes of game play) they keep the tension pretty much the same until it brakes. In my case, it never passes 1 month at the racquet so I don't know how it would behave after that amount of time...
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    Hey Rip Control users, can you tell me how many hours they last.

    String broke again yesterday after almost 10 hours of game play. One of the crosses again. Last time I used a golden one. Now I used a white one. I honestly didn't notice any diference changing colors. I don't have the black one where I live or I'd try that too. Some people, including my...
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    Best vids ever!

    I have the same issue with the toss! Mine is a low one too. I wouldn't know what to do if I tossed it way up high and had all that free time to do something. That's because of the synchronized arms we got. While we are tossing, we are already doing all the movements with the main arm. My couch...
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