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Thanks all, Just an update: I couldn't take it anymore and had to have it restrung. (what a waste of money that was-needless to say that store wont get my money again.) Anyway, it is playing MUCH better now. I don't think there was anything wrong with the strings, just maybe the way the...

Thanks for all of the replies. Frankly I can't remember which string I used previously. I think it was one of the variants of Wilson Sensation. It wasn't anything special because it was one of the more economical options. Normally I have my racquet strung at 58lbs but it had been about...

I just had my racket restrung with Prince Premier (16). I was told that it was a more lively string and would help some with power. Right off I noticed just the opposite. My shots had almost no power at all. Even shots hit to me with pace were returned with less. I was having to try and hit...

Tennis Partner... I live in Winston Salem, NC and am looking for a tennis partner. I'm a 3.5 player. Recently moved here. Email me if interested.

just do something... Thanks everyone for the comments so far. I've been trying to buy a racket for about a year. Demoing everything I can get my hands on. TW demo program is too expensive for me because I live far away and mail costs will "eat" me up. I can't demo the RDS series because...

Hi, I recently demoed the Prince O3 White and liked it quite a bit. I just today looked at the O3 Hornet Hybrid (midplus-100) and like the feel a little better. Unfortunately, my local stores don't have it as a demo to test. Can anyone (who may have, or have used) either of the rackets...

video To me your form looks pretty good. It is hard to see your rackets angle as you hit to get a clue where the ball is going. I'd been told to have a more EBH grip (right hand) and that's what I just changed on my backhand. You look like you use more a continental grip. More topspin I...

what... what the heck is "Wardlaw's directionnal "? Not heard that term before.

ooookaay Right, obvioiusly I realize I'm only a 3.0 player since I'm being challenged at the 3.0 level. I was just trying to express, in my intro of this thread, that in practice I can match strokes with most 3.5 players to give you an idea of my playing style. Thanks for all of the...

True you're correct. I should have stayed with a strategy longer. As a 3.0 game player my net game is not too bad but my overhead is inconsistent. But to tell you the truth, I had very few overheads. Honestly, when I say he lobbed, I really mean it; no chance for an overhead and I'm not...

Thought I'd post this for everyones amusment. I'm a 3.5 player in practice but a 3.0 game player so I'm playing on a 3.0 usta team. I had a singles match against a notorious pusher and I was told he was the worst kind. So, I came and read most of the posts here and had my ideas for how I...

Wilson Thanks. I may have to try the tour. I have tried some of the wilson Six's a while back. As I recall I had trouble with power. I'll look into it.

Ok, I'm selecting a new racket and have been demoing locally but my selection is somewhat limited (live too far for TW program). I've probably paid enough in demo fees to almost buy a racket over the last 8 months. My problem is that I can't find a racket that hits as well as the one I'm...

My Suggestion... This will not be a popular one but I think makes sense for a beginner. I suggest the Prince TT Scream. It comes in 2 sizes, MP and Oversize. I personally liked the Mid Plus but select whichever feels best. The reason I suggest this is because it hits well for a beginner...

Hi, I'm looking at 2 Head Rackets (LM Radical vs. LM Instinct). If 2 rackets like these are similar in specs, can one assume they will play somewhat similar. For example, these 2 racs are similar by 1/10 oz., 1pt in stiffness, and 2sqr. in size. So, similar in size , weight and stiffness...

Hi, Any suggestions. I'm a 3.5 player and I'm 5'6" (a bit short). I mention this because I'm having issues with an opponent due, in part to those stats. My opponent is 6' and is very muscular. He hits with extreem topspin and wthl most all his might. The ball comes in very fast/hard...

Grip As mentioned we can't see your forefinger knuckle. However, based on everything esle, to me it looks either Eastern or Semi-western.

thanks, good suggestions Hi, Thanks for all the good suggestions. I'm going to give them a try the next time I play. One strategy that I have been using (as someone suggested) is that I hit to his backhand and then "sneek" in and finish the point. His backhand slice is weak and...

I play against a guy who has a weak but accurate slice backhand. He has one shot that I really have trouble getting back and try as I may, I have not found a way to effectively deal with it. It happens when he hits to my backhand that takes me to the far corner of the court (backhand side...

I'll have to have a look... I'll have to have a look at Easitennis. To date my favorite by far is Tennisone.com. Tons of lessons and the pro video strokes has changed my game. Just my 2cents.

I just demoed both... I just demoed both the ROK and Prestige. I really liked the ROK and feel like it has decent power (I'd say medium). I hit with the Prestige and didn't like it for my game plus I found it a little heavy. I've just about demoed all the rackets at the local shop. The...

did the same thing... Hey, I moved to Orlando from Atlanta 1 yr ago. Isn't tennis great in atlanta!! One of the best tennis cities I've ever been in. As far as Orlando goes, it depends where you live. I live in north orlando (lake Mary) and it has taken me a yr. to find some good...

Hi, I'm considering buying one of these rackets. I'm unable to demo them in a costly manner so for the price I thought I'd just buy one. The problem is that I'm pretty picky when it come to my rackets but I do like the feel of both these rackets in my hand. (which is not a good way to judge a...

Glide step Another interesting tip regarding the split step that I just learned...try to time it so you don't land on both feet at the same time. For example, time the split step as mentioned above, and say the ball goes to your right. Land on your left foot ahead of your right and use it...

ball on racquet Hi, Thanks for the reply but I still don't understand. From your description, it sounds like "hit thru the ball" is the equivelant to hold the ball on your strings longer. Is this correct? Thanks

I just noticed that about 5-6 of my grommets are split or damaged. What effect does that have on a racket? Thanks

effortless... One thing I notice about the pro's strokes, is how effortless they are or look. I alway feel like I put so much effort into my stroke for what I get out of it. I've just been watching Grosjean's strokes (tennisone). His stroke and balance amazes me.

Hi, What does this mean exactly and how is it done. I have been able to hit strokes where I have felt like the ball was on my strings longer than normal, but to achieve this I have to hit a slower stroke without as much pace. (usually in a game when I need to calm down and take it easy)...

Wrist... If you mean wrist as in wrist "snap", it is generally said that you are not suppose to use any. Although, in reviewing some of Federa's forehands, it sure looks as if he has a little more wrist forward movement than most other players. (that is, during contact). Anyway. others...

Anyone know or know how to find the specs of this racket--prince CTX Synergy DB 26 (MP)? I am curious about its weight and balance. Thanks