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The long glide bars are used for both mains and crosses so you only need one set. There are grooves where the glide bars slide into place. I have had the Ek H for a while and never use the short glide bars.

The model H is a great machine and that one looks to be in great condition. It appears to be complete minus the tools but you can get those at harbor freight or online. As long as the tension crank is accurate and the clamps hold you’re in good hands. Stringing on this machine is very easy and...

Still playing the CTS Approach, graphite II, and POG. I was able to find 3 mint approaches off the auction site and I can’t put them down. Can’t beat the quality and open string pattern of these racquets!

I’m a long time prince POG 90 user and have used them since the early 90’s. I tried the new head radical pro and mp but they didn’t fit my game or I just couldn’t get used to them. I picked up a pair of mint cts approach 90’s and forgot how nice these play. The stiffness, open string pattern...

Here’s a drill I learned and teach kids which is pretty simple and effective. Get a sharpie and make some dots on the seams of the ball and while hitting, serving, or volleying try to focus on the dots before making contact. Hopefully this will help train your eyes to read the ball coming at you...

Road trip- “dude did you kill a cheetah?” “I boinked her!” :-D

This is so cool. I heard if you did a couple of knots in the center it would enhance the spin potential by 100%

Personally I would cut them. String is so cheap (especially syn gut) so if you decided to take them for a swing sooner than later it’s not going to hurt your pocket. But that’s just me. If I know I’m not going to use the racquet for a while I’ll cut them

Keep playing your POG. I tried several newer frames and keep going back to it. The feel, quality, and control of the original prince racquets are so nice. Also the open string pattern gives that nice spin especially with 17g string

Love still means nothing in tennis. He better beat Felix first

man you really brought me back with copelands!! I remember looking at the wall thinking all the new stuff was so expensive! I got my first cts approach there when it first came out. My favorite was all the shoes on the tables for sale. I would buy air jordans in multiple colors for $20. Those...

Nice post since it’s his birthday today too!

I’m glad I’m not alone. When adidas has a sale I’ll buy 3 pairs of shoes -court jams since they go for $40-$45. I know there’s better shoes out there but for the price and how fast I go through them I’m happy. So stock up when it’s something you like. You’ll always need shoes

There are a lot of great strings out there and that is where you will have fun experimenting with different set ups. Hyper G is a great string but don’t limit yourself to only that. Hit a lot with different set ups and maybe you’ll end up liking a hybrid - or not. The preference is ultimately...

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I like his chances to go into the second week. He would show a lot of players what a true serve and volley game looks like

Awesome post! I love the Ektelon machines and still use mine today. I had my crank arm cut and added 5 inches so I could accommodate all racquet sizes. These things will last forever!!

As Lee said, you need a stable base - especially on your backhand. Try no to come up on your toes but rather plant your front foot down prior to contact. Try to make sure you have a consistent point of contact on both sides and stay down when hitting. Your fundamentals are good but you need a...

Hi Brandon, it’s not strung correctly. They were supposed to skip the 8th hole for the crosses but from your pictures it looks like they skipped the 7th hole. I would notify them and show them the pictures. Hope this helps

That looks so nice! You’re making me want to look for one now haha! Make sure that’s the first racquet you hit when the courts open up. I’m sure you’re going to love it!!

Great racquet and nice find. These were my favorite from the CTS line. There are so many good strings out there but you could never go wrong with doing a nice bed of prince synthetic 16 @55. Swing away and have fun with it!

This is awesome

Watched Raya with my girls. Really nice movie but no songs unlike other Disney movies

Oh ok. I’m in California. Good luck on your search! I’m sure you’ll find one

Awesome machine congrats! I love the old Ektelon’s and they’ll last forever! Just FYI tennis machines has new clamps in stock if you’re looking to get new ones. I just ordered a pair. Not cheap but I’m sure it will be worth it for future string jobs

Yes as everyone says be patient and check Craigslist or offer up. I’ve been able to buy 2 great working Ektelon machines for great deals but on the flip side I’ve had 2 guys flake out on me for prince neos machines after they agreed to sell to me. So it’s hit or miss sometimes. Where are you...

If you have a steady hand you can use a dremel at low speed to make the edges of the bevel sharper to your liking. As said in an earlier post, if you have an older or broken racket you can practice on that first then go to work on your gamer. I have done this on many of my rackets without any...

Shoes and more shoes. These pre Black Friday deals are too good to pass up. Also pending a prince neos machine the seller doesn’t back out..,.,

Congrats on the purchase. You will love your machine! Yes as Jim said go to tennis machines .com and order a set. I just ordered some and the throat retainer pack. Adam and JC are good guys to talk to and they always answer the phone. Max ply and Jim e are great resources for these machines if...

The pliers and cutter are from harbor freight. The stringer just came with the necessary clamps and arms.