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You forgot the best channel on TV back then was PBS.

I sincerely hope that you meant 98 sq" and not 98 sq'

Daiwa is known more for their fishing rods, reels and golf club shafts worldwide than tennis. I was spending $300 USD for a single Daiwa rod for bass fishing in the mid 80's. My cousin used Daiwa golf shafts @ $175 a shaft, same time frame.

I live in the southern USA. It is super humid here from May - October. I change mine out Mid-April and again early November during a low humidity day. In 35 years I have never had an issue with a frame. A super light rub of a rag with saddle soap to take care of the grips. When I have my wood...

Use silica desiccant packs (2" x 2") to stabilize the humidity level inside the shadow box. You should change them twice a year if you live in a high humidity area.

Pickleball is good for people with mobility issues with the smaller court.

That is an easy question, the adoption of technical fabrics from mountaineering and backpacking. Why would you wear a vest that becomes heavy with moisture when you can have a warm garment that regulates heat and moisture that is lightweight to boot?

@Steffi-forever Hingus was one of the 3 double players that I mentioned. The 3 were: 1960 Maria Bueno (with two partners) 1967 Owen Davidson (with two partners) 1998 Martina Hingis (with two partners) @Hitman Steffi Graf did the Golden Slam in 1988 Thank you @Hitman for correcting me for...

It seems the tennis Grand Slam (all 4 in 1 calendar year) has become the hardest feat in sports to accomplish, 9 times, plus 3 other times in doubles by one player with different partners. Only the great Rod Laver has 2 real Grand Slam titles. Last occurrence: Mens singles: 1969 Rod Laver...

Classic strokes Conners Converse tennis shoes Tennis shorts with a 5" inseam The mail order ads for tennis shops in the tennis mags Chrissy vs Martina Gene Mayer's two handed shots off BOTH sides Edburg's kick 2nd serve 5 set no tie-break matches Conners' night matches @ the US Open Bud...

"When you wait for the temp to hit 100 degrees to avoid the wait time to get a court." "When you go across the street @ 5:30am to dig the rollers out of the crawlspace of a group member to roll the dew off then courts." "When you drive 180 miles each way TWICE on the weekend to play" I did...

Arriving at the courts a hour before daylight to get the rollers out from under Mike's house to roll the dew off of Court 1 of 6. We could not use the wheeled leaf blower until 8am due to city noise ordinance. Hang up the tennis can for people to put $0.50 in to pay for the balls. Early comers...

When some one talking about you says, "Yeah, he is the one stroking with two hands" and you just smile. :sneaky:;):D For those not old enough to remember Gene Mayer look him up on YT.

The local thrifty national red shield chain in my area brings all the donations to a warehouse for sorting. After sorting is where things get shady. The best tennis and golf stuff gets auctioned in lots to dealers and the lower grade stuff goes to the stores. My brother worked in the warehouse...

They also shine in the rain when driving. When I was an over the road truck driver I found the best protocol was if you are awake wear them. The more that you wear them, the better your brain will condition itself to correct the colors to reduce the yellow tint you see. The contrast will not be...

That's what she said! :-D:eek:8-B(y);)

The yellow lens cut down on glare. I used to wear a pair everyday up to 14 hours while driving a semi. It takes a few days to train your eyes, but the yellow you see will fade and the regular colors will almost come back. Most people stop before the color correction kicks in and miss out. If you...

I long for the REAL tennis balls. photo courtesy woodtennis.com

Wilson T-2000, Prince Woodie, Head Tournament Director, Yonex R-7, Head Graphite Director. I played in a large social doubles group logging 7-9 sets every Saturday and Sunday. Racket selection was based on opponents.

Look here and ready the article.

Imagine opening this up and pulling out a stack of vacuumed bagged Wilson T-2000s stung up with gut. o_Oo_Oo_O Put you opponent on tilt from the get go! :unsure::whistle::-D

Thank God that Hammond and not Capt. Slow did that video, or we would still be on the steel shaft. :-D:unsure:8-B

A Friday night after working 2nd shift, a fatty rolled tight and Billy Thorpe's Children of the Sun on the Quadra... Ahhh, memories!:unsure::cool:

Do you remember the Quadraphonic phase? I lost my Pioneer in a fire 10 years ago. Bought it second hand at the Boys Club auction in the late 70's for $8. I had a blast with the 4-way balance stick moving the position dot on the scope.

Maybe I missed it but what about the Prince Pro?

Blue Star with String-a-lings, I ran tension fairly high in my Graphite Directors 62lbs mid-October/March, then 68lbs the rest of the year.

Head Tournament Director only bad thing was I went through 4 fames in 16 months. I kept slinging them out of shape with kick serves. I would move on to the Graphite Director.

There is one listed on our favorite Action site with pics

I don't know where you were looking but i put a pair in the cart, got to the payment info and it showed me the 40% off price, But the sale is over now.

Olde Providence Racquet Club - HardTur clay Andre Agassi - POG vs Jim Courier - Wilson Pro Staff 85" Michael Chang - POG vs Roscoe Tanner - Le Coq Sportif Concept 3 TWX Then on Sunday Agassi vs Chang Agassi dropped the first set and rallied for 2 sets to 1 win Followed by Agassi / Courier vs...