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  1. chizzle

    $300 for a Pure Drive is CRAZY!!!

    And it's only $279 if you like a nice multi (Xalt deal).
  2. chizzle

    Pro Stock Blade question

    Very helpful. Thx. Mine appear to be H22 molds at least. There is no taper or taper to round. And in my experience with off the shelf Blade 16x19 - mine are softer and even more powerful / solid (although 10g in the handle and 4g on the frame).
  3. chizzle

    Pro Stock Blade question

    1-Sorry if this (this: info on how to decipher, see below) is posted somewhere, but I can't seem to find it. 2-Thx for letting me add to this post (v creating another one...) Does anyone know what the codes on Blades are or mean? I have 2 that are 3012-21 and one that is 3013-21 (this one...
  4. chizzle

    Wilson Blade "Pro" V9 2024

    Sorry, wrong board (read the post line and missed the location). Will post in Racquets.
  5. chizzle

    Wilson Pro Staff V14.0

    Back in love with this… You gotta get on the gas pedal with this one, and let the chips fall where they fall. My last 2 results are telling: Last week I played a grinding, get the ball in with my “safe“ stick: Speed MP; ran outta gas and nose-dived hard in the second and third. Let many...
  6. chizzle

    Babolat Star 5 stopped working, display is lit but blank

    This…. I had the same issue last week and realized it was pretty cool in the utility building. Turned the heater on and after 10/15m - that woke it up. i might need to take the tension module out soon and clean it
  7. chizzle

    Pure Strike 2024

    PSVS PJ is sick.
  8. chizzle

    Pure Strike 2024

    Same, never had issues with the v2 and the v3 feels very plush to me. Definitely can feel that I've played with the PD the next day tho, but the power and throughput of that was enough for me to reconsider over and over. The Pure Strike is a great middle between traditional/softer/player...
  9. chizzle

    Pure Strike 2024

    Just picked up several of the outgoing model during the Black Friday sale. Forgot how nice these sticks are (even tho I only played with the PO7/v2). Glad I did. Just a much easier play than what I had been trying to make work (PS97, RadPro, Blade 16m, PSX). First time in a while I've...
  10. chizzle

    Wilson Pro Staff V14.0

    For me, it's great. It also helps that I play NXT mains and ALU crosses. All poly is not meant for me (who plays 3-5 hours a week).
  11. chizzle

    Wilson Pro Staff V14.0

    48 x 48lbs - for now I'll keep it there and used different Multis.
  12. chizzle

    Wilson Pro Staff V14.0

    I have just now discovered that the PS97 becomes such a different racquet with a Multi in the mains and poly (ALU) in the crosses. I thought I'd lose control and I wouldn't get spin. Wow, was I wrong. I noticed it most on second serves and FHs. I knew that the feel would be better, but ...
  13. chizzle

    2023 Yonex VCore Pro Racquets / 2024 Percept Racquets

    The pullups absolutely mug me. To do proper pullups with the vest (100 of them!), I"d need 90 mins. But because I'm short on time, I'm ramping them in so I'll do 30 pullups and 70 pull downs (with lighter weight than myself) 1 week; then 40/60 week 2, 0/50, 60/40 week 4 .... then by week...
  14. chizzle

    Tennis Warehouse Playtest: Wilson Pro Staff 97 and X v14

    I was lucky enough to be selected for the Pro Staff 97 playtest, here is my review: String and tension used for test: Mains: Technifibre X-One Biphase 16 Crosses: Lux 4G 16L @ 45lbs Tennis experience/background: Played as a junior in FL and HS (88) - picked it back up in 1995 in Atlanta; 52yo...
  15. chizzle

    Head Auxetic Radical

    What are folks thinking of the Aux Radical Pro? I picked one up for a demo/test ... I've been playing with the Pro Staff X for 3 months and been really enjoying that one. The Pro is a bit more maneuverable and has a higher ball flight. I feel the Pro Staff is a tad more stable, but the...
  16. chizzle

    Wilson Pro Staff X V14 Thread

    Interestingly I think the PSX is somewhere in the middle of the Vcore 100 and the PS7. While it's true it will lean closer to the PS97 due to weight, design, balance, etc. To me it's much more forgiving than the 97 but with pretty good feel. Bonus for me is in the approaches and net -...
  17. chizzle

    Wilson Pro Staff X V14 Thread

    Yea, the GMP in (stock form) feels so quick, and the X does not. I have Element in the queue as well, so glad to hear the feedback there. Usually don't wander too far away from the popular strings (eg that TW carries).
  18. chizzle

    Wilson Pro Staff X V14 Thread

    Yea, I get the honeymoon concern. I actually played a poor match (bad L TBH) with the X already and let doubts creep in, but stuck with it and decided to keep marching on improving my FH and serve. After a few sessions I've realized the process is there to enjoy, I will not always have my best...
  19. chizzle

    Wilson Pro Staff X V14 Thread

    Definitely gel’ing with this X more and more. I can’t get over how solid/stable it is (esp returns). Gaining more and more confidence with serves and groundies. Enjoyed 4G 1.25 really liked hyper G 1.20 went back to ALU, and that felt great as well. next is ALU 1.20 then cyclone 1.20
  20. chizzle

    Wilson Pro Staff V14.0

    100%. Sheez - so much energy in putting something down. We get it, you don't like it. How about, put some energy elsewhere into something positive.
  21. chizzle

    Wilson Pro Staff X V14 Thread

    I'm also loving the X after about 5/6 weeks with it, starting to gel well. Loving it in all aspects, very consistent, very solid. Not a stick you can just arm of course, but much more forgiving than the 97 (as you said). I just completed a few sessions (including a match) with HyperG 1.20 and...
  22. chizzle

    Seniors lounge (over 50) come on in.

    San Mateo County
  23. chizzle

    Seniors lounge (over 50) come on in.

    This is exactly what I need to convince myself of... And lots of good perspective and points there (eg forcing errors from your opponent bc of what you're doing). Don't want to hate on being a defender bc it's worked really well for me, but to start, if I could find a balance - that would be...
  24. chizzle

    Seniors lounge (over 50) come on in.

    Checking in, short time lurker, hope to be a long time contributor. About me: - 52yo 4.5 - Played as a junior in FL, took a lot of lumps in the 80s v some amazing players, took some time off and started playing post college in ATL - doubles for 10 years (starting as a 4.0), - 2003 decided to...
  25. chizzle

    Elbow close to body at impact

    Chiming in 60 days later here. I love this stuff as I'm a student of the game as well. Helping others often leads to self reflection, helping oneself, so it makes me aware of things as I step on the court. Big improvement from the first to last video :cool: One thing I see potentially...
  26. chizzle

    Wilson Pro Staff V14.0

    Also surprised… Clearly he hates it, but somehow he is still here.
  27. chizzle

    Wilson Pro Staff X V14 Thread

    Echo a lot of the positives on here. Stability is out of this world. Esp on my BH (my better side). I was so confident starting the point at neutral with the X on returns. And, quite frankly not sure why my last opponent didn't try to serve more to my FH. When I have time, my FH is good...
  28. chizzle

    Wilson Pro Staff V14.0

    Absolutely loving the X. Pro Staff in a modern package. (Alu power at 48) I played a league match with it Saturday and L 64 67 67 for over 3.5 hours and while I fell short, I never once doubted the equipment or considered needing a more powerful racket like I might have with the 97. In the...
  29. chizzle

    Wilson Pro Staff V14.0

    Interesting reviews so far (above in the thread) and by TW for the PSX. Michelle really liked it, Chris seemed to like it, Austin not so much, Simon was meh and the last reviewer seemed to like it as well. I could see this type of TW review Overall ?? Groundstrokes 86 Volleys 87 Serves 84...
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