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We found the answer for Colorado. If you are a 4.5 or higher you can never play out if state tournaments because of the vast difference in play at altitude with patch and play balls. The ball here decelerates 15 to 20% less than sea level. A 100 mph serve here can be 65 to 70 mph at the...

I had some serious control problems with them unfortunately. I bet it's due to the formulation in retaining uniform pressure for a long time. I had to switch to a much lighter frame in order to really whip with heavy topspin to keep them in. I have to agree. These balls offered no feel...

The balls speed decelerates much faster. So, you may have solid technique and form where the slower speed allows you to be balanced and accurate in your execution. For 2.5 hours of playing, my hitting partner and I never felt rushed. We even wondered why we were not at all tired after a 2.5...

This stick is easy to customize and make it more stable, more plow through and more fun. Add one strip of lead tape 5" to 10" long in the throat. I would start with 5" and see how that feels for you. But the weight in the throat will preserver the control while enhancing the feel and...

When Foot faults cross the line If foot faulting should be overlooked, because the person committing the foul is not really receiving any benefit, then things like touching the net should be waived as well. If you sprint to the net to retrieve a drop shot and hit a winner, but touch the...

ITN and NTRP The NTRP rating system was a very good idea but it has grown into a two headed monster. Probably 35% of the 3.5 to 4.5 male players are playing down to enhance their results in league. I watched part of match last summer with two 4.0 (over 30) players and it almost came down to...

Excellent! That is one of my favorite posts ever! Very good breakdown of the player (and sub-player) types. Junk Ball and pushers can be beat consistently, with the right weapons. Take away the pace they have to work with....and force them to produce pace with a quality shot by pressing...

Best advice Spot on! He is robbing you of the time that you need to "control points". You are rushed, which alters your stroke mechanics and the rest unravels right in front of him! Naturally, this empowers him and frustrates you... which compounds the problem. The answer is not...

Good advice from everyone Also - try changing your hitting position. Slide over to the left or right 2 to 4 feet to increase your angles. You will find you can swing out a bit more with more margin for error. You will also discover that most players don't adjust their primary return of...

Keep losing weight and focusing on complete fitness. At the same time, go to fuzzyyellowballs.com and learn how to improve your game with their in depth breakdown of the fundamentals. You must have the fundamentals down in order to build on that foundation. Everyone can give you tips...

Very nice Your touch was on because you were whistling and relaxing...which are the core elements of "touch" play. I'm guessing you are not normally that "loose" in a match. Isn't it great that you provided a lesson for that kid while at the same time discovering something about...

I have played with (and own) both sticks it depends on your game, height, strokes, etc... to truly determine my perception of the sticks versus yours. Feel free to ask specific questions and I will gladly provide feedback. My info (to see if it is anywhere close to you) I'm a 4.5...

With the current sticks and string on the market, decent form can get you over 105 mph pretty quickly. I hit with a guy whose serve belongs in the 4.5 bracket, but his groundstrokes belong in the 3.5 class. He is tough to break for the 3.5 players, because he is consistently over 100mph...

Try another string and let me know your thoughts. I went with the Tecnifibre X-One Biphase all the way through and LOVED this stick for serve and volley. My opponent's comment the second day I hit with this "geez, how many highlight reel volleys can you make in one day?" Totally unlike any...

The NTRP system has failed I think the USTA's NTRP rating system has broken down. The leagues are setup to accommodate 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5. The problem being that everyone (regardless of playing level) peaks in adult leagues at 4.5. Many 4.5 players I have watched meet ALL of the criteria for...