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Though I like Shuai Zhang and feel sorry for her, I don't think internet bullying Amarissa Toth is justified. Even among lots of friends of mine, there are different opinions. I just feel it's too harsh for Toth. She didn't get involved with the call initially. She went to remove the ball mark...

I am a low 4.5 player, trying to learn how to consistently hit low trajectory deep strong topspin forehand. I am using semi western grip with mostly wiper follow through. One tip I have been recently trying is brushing the ball over the top relative to the swing plane. It's a totally feel...

I just watched a WTA match where Cornet did a forehand drop shot. I found that she actually shifted to the opposite racquet face (when switching from semi western to continental grip). I tried it myself. It seems more natural to me, and quicker. Anyone else is using this approach?

I need some help with my forehand problem. I use semi-western forehand and windshield wiper swing path with pronation. During the forward swing and impact with the ball, I still hold the same semi-western grip. But after the follow through, when the racquet head wraps around my left arm (i am...

Looking for someone in Charleston area to play singles on 11/13, 11/14 night? I'm a weak 4.5 USTA player or strong 4.0. If you're interested, please send me email at " cg . tennis @ gmail . com " (remove spaces in the quote)

Anyone knows there are lighted tennis courts/tennis club/tennis center that's open late on weekend in Orlando. I found Lake Cane Tennis center, but it's open till 6pm on weekend.

1. What's the difference between the boost and non-boost version? I'm so used to Barricade V Classic. I wonder if the feel and support of V Classic is close to boost or non-boost version? 2. I heard the toe box room is more spacious with Barricade 2018. Is this the case? I really like the toe...

I wonder if anyone uses trigger finger to accelerate wrist snap or windshield wiper of FH? What about 2HBH?

TW, do you think tennis balls will become somewhat flat if they're shipped by UPS ground during freezing weather condition? I'm talking about single digit degree (say 5-10 degree Fahrenheit) lowest temperate in north east USA. Thanks.

I was stringing newly purchased Pro Supex Maxim Touch, which I know it always slips from Klippermate Clamp unless I take the clamp apart and clean it. I don't want to take the clamp apart. Instead, I taped the clamp with sports tape when I am working on main string. That solves the string...

Anyone has tried the new multifilament string from Golden Set? It's called Satin. They claimed it has improved snap back and durability. I wonder if their claim is true.

I have been using Velocity Natural 17g for the last couple months. I'm thinking about trying Velocity black. Everybody is saying the Velocity is a poly-like multifilament. It has attributes of a smooth poly. The most typical attribute is snapback. My question is does Velocity Black leave black...

Anyone knows how to buy ground admission or "count 2" admission for Shanghai master cup? Apparently the official ticketing site wants to promote more expensive stadium tickets, and they don't put cheaper ground pass on their website for sale.

Tennis warehouse, is there anyway you guys can request Adidas to reissue Barricade V Classic men's shoes? A lot of players like me need a roomy toe box as designed in Barricade V Classic. I have a bunch of tennis buddies who likes Barricade V Classic very much. They all agree that V Classic is...

Two handed backhand, which stance is better? Closed or neutral? I am not comfortable with open or semi open unless I am pulled really wide.

Try to watch it on ESPN 3 from lowest back perspective so that I can get a feel of how much net clearance of most of the rally balls.

My current set up is Multifeel 17 50lbs Main and Forten Sweet 17 42lbs cross on one of my IG Extreme 2.0. Honestly I feel this setup is the least spin friendly among all my other setups. It happened a lot during match that I missed more 2hbh approach shot into the net, forehand passing shot into...

Just got a pair of Adidas Barricade Classic Wide (4E) Shoes. The front shoe toe box still feels narrow for me. It hurts my toes. I am a long time user of Adidas Barricade. I have worn through so many pairs of Barricades including Barricade II, Barricade V, Barricade 6.0, Barricade 7. I still...

There is one tennis courts nearby (hard courts not clay courts), where ball bounces really high. I hit a lot of topspin, usually I don't have problems with high balls. But on this court, when my opponent loops high ball back with no pace. It's very tough for me to hit through it, as on this...

Which one is better in terms overall performance (power, feel, spin, etc combined)? I know in terms of durability, Velocity is better.

I'm trying to stream Tennis Channel Live on my Windows 7 PC. No matter which browser I use (Chrome, FireFox or IE, I also made sure Adobe Flash is enabled), it hangs when loading the Tennis Channel Live. I do have Tennis Channel on my Verizon FIOS package. Anyone got the same issue?

I will stay in Albany on 9/26, in Corning on 9/27 and 9/28, in Rochester on 9/29 and 9/30. Looking for some 4.0-4.5 player to play singles in evening after 7pm at any lighted courts or indoor courts (we split the indoor court fee). I'm a USTA 4.5 rating, but I am a weak 4.5. If anyone is...

Is anywhere to buy a grip handle only without racquet head? Once I saw this kind of grip at a local tennis shop, but I don't know where to buy this. I know it can saw a grip from an old racquet, but I would prefer to buy it if possible. The reason for that is I want to feel the grip in office.

By pistol grip, I mean the index finger spread out when holding the racquet. Lately, I decided to give pistol forehand grip a try. I'm using extreme semi-western grip. When I used hammer grip before, my grip pressure is very loose. However, it's not very stable either, causing my forehand very...

I have a very loose grip. If I hit more through (low trajectory shot, still WW finish), I don't have the racquet twisting problem. Only if I try to hit a heavy loopy shot, that I swing a deep angle up and down using WW finish, I found in many cases that my loose grip pressure couldn't hold my...

As polystar energy (as the softest copoly string in the world, period) loses tension pretty fast within 2-4 hours range, I'm considering to try it as cross string in a hybrid setup, with other co-poly such as Cyclone , Weiss Cannon Silverstring or SPPP in the main. The reason for that is even...

Lately I found my WW forehand became more like a slap shot due to that I don't swing the racquet vertically up, and during follow through my elbow doesn't finish higher than my hand. So I'm in the process of relearning WW Forehand. I have the following questions. 1. Is WW forehand more like a...

When being pulled a little wide at the deuce court, and the ball is a little short (the contact point could be near deuce court side line, halfway between service box corner to baseline corner). There are 2 scenarios: #1. I may hit a forehand approach shot and follow to the net #2. I may hit a...

Anyone has both newer Organix Super G 8 315 and older Non-G Organix 315? How do you feel the difference between them?

It is said server's partner needs to wait until returner's starting of forward swing to begin to move or cross for poaching. Also usually when the returner's racquet touches the ball, the net person needs to split step so that he/she can react quickly to either directions. However the time from...