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Directionals should apply if your opponent hits a shot that put you on defense. On offense feel free to change directions. Neutral it depends

Friction doesn’t depend on surface area (physics), in this case it would depend on the clamping force and how grippy the surface of the clamp is (coefficient of friction)

Very cool stuff. Lowest weight that is feasible for ABS I assume? I’m wondering about nylon with carbon fiber and ULTEM.

You hit it with a lot of topspin, so if you want more juice, then just develop a flat serve. Mix it in to keep your opponent off balance. If you want to improve your technique use high speed video analysis and learn from Mark Kovacs for high level ATP serving techniques. You already do...

Do you have a test method to determine coefficient of friction of string to string and string to ball? I think if you’re consistent with your test method, your stiffness values will give you a general idea of how different strings compare, but might not match TW stiffness values if they tested...

Great thanks Happyandbob didn’t figure out how to sort the data. That helps a lot

Nice I like it. Barb wire has a really high string to string friction coeff. resulting in lower spin potential. Suggest barb wire in the mains and a 17 or 18 gauge poly with a low string to string coeff. in the crosses. I think hyper g round 17 gauge might fit the bill. This is off data not...

Since we never switch to fresh balls like the pros do (in USTA), the balls will slow considerably as the match goes on. As an aggressive baseliner this means switching gears to becoming more comfortable with extended rallies. Your opponent will usually play better in the second as they have...

Some 4.3X (on TR) players bumped to 5.0 on our team. We did make it to nationals semis however.

When Nationals takes place in 100 degree heat outdoors in Arizona in October when it’s 50 degrees in Seattle, the hot weather states have a big advantage.

Yes it was a great run. It’s all about the journey. You get a silver plate that’s actually plastic and has a made in china sticker on the bottom, haha. The crystal trophies of the past were much better.

Lost 2-3 to Southern. Well played by them. 2nd place not too shabby

Haha that’s right. Craziness to be back. Thanks!!

Southern wins

PNW beats #1 seed and “favorite” NorCal. We are in the finals!! Southern and ******* tied 2-2 with grinding singles match

Yes, he was 4.3 on tennis record last I checked, yet 8.9 utr in singles and 8.6 utr in doubles. That dynamic rating does not pass the sniff test at all. There are some players in particular on another team who we played in sectional finals who are new to the area and dynamics likely don’t...

Tons of drama, PNW in the semifinals

So called favorite teams: New England 0-2 and SoCal 1-2.

Airbnb with the team! Hot tub + pool. Hit up in and out for a burger and fries when your team is eliminated or if you’re a doubles player, it’s super close to the facility. Sonoran hot dogs to be found. Amazing Mexican cuisine but have to drive to Glendale or phoenix for the good stuff. Desert...

Disagree. These players aren’t mentally weak but have weaknesses that people told them forever to fix: Roddick: fix his terrible backhand Coco: fix her terrible forehand Murray: fix his passive gamestyle Gilbert came in and told them that these things are all fine and I’m going to maximize...

Yes the caveat is coming to net at the right time has the highest % of points won at the ATP level. At the baseline players have won majors only winning 49% of points. Djokovic highest win percentage at the baseline at 55%. There’s a specific approach shot that has the highest win percentage at...

There’s plenty of players that could attack the second serve but don’t because of mindset. Heck I was one of them. You drive it deep to their longer backswing shot down the middle. This puts the percentages on your side early in the point. Pretty easy to understand. Funny how the data shows...

I play with a 95. Captained a 5.0 team last year. Got free racquets as a coach and haven’t switched in over 10 yrs

Why would anyone at the low recreational level use a co poly if they don’t generate much spin? In the end just demo different racquets. Preferably the same one in just open and closed and use what feels good to you. No need to be prescriptivist. Ive used both closed and open for long...

Too easy for two 4.5s to isolate the 4.0 lady against a low 5.0. Speaking from experience playing 9.0 as a 4.5 and 5.0. Also plenty of friends with similar experiences. 8.0 mixed was definitely different: as a 4.5 you take over the court. Too difficult at 9.0 as a low 5.0 where the passing...

There’s definitely a selection bias. If you’re a low 5.0 male you’re going to have a bad time at 9.0 playing with a 4.0 girl. 10.0 mixed is a lot more fun. So you’re only left with the best 5.0 males playing 9.0 mixed. The rest hate it.

Im assuming trav is referring to the Seattle area. There are a lot of 40+ who play 18+ for sure at 4.5. 90% is a number that was pulled out of thin air. Seattle area usually wins PNW sectionals at 4.5 so it’s not a problem. The two teams that made sectionals this year don’t have any 40+ players...

Couple pieces of technique advice that were spot on. Rarity. Nice work TTW

Looks like 4.5 tennis. On the serve I would focus on staying “side on”. Meaning trying to contact the ball with your chest pointed parallel to the baseline. Keeping your hand up longer is a cue that hasn’t worked for me as a coach. Think of your left hand like pulling a lawn mower starter...

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