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    Klippermate Flying clamps damaging my strings

    Hey there ... I have never adjusted the specs on my Klippermate flying clamps but off late they have been damaging my strings ( crimp marks) . Anyone with the Klippermate have this problem ? How did you get around it ? Thanks ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    What do H and T stand for in stringing

    What do H and T stand for in stringing ? I see start mains and tie off points with 8T and 5H . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Wilson Clash 100 (19 x 16 ) TWO PIECE stringing instructions .

    Hey there , I wanna do a hybrid of two types of strings . Can anyone tell me where the skip holes / tie offs are for BOTH Mains and Crosses . Thank you . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Head Speed Pro 18 x 20 (2017)

    Hey there! I have a Head Speed Pro 18x20 (2017) I am planning to do a 2 piece stringing job .( hybrid) Kindly advise on the following : Which are the Skip Holes ( Mains ) - Which hole do I tie off the Mains Where do I start my Cross double knot ? ( TOP / Bottom ) Thank you in advance...
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    How much lead weight added is excessive ? Prince Original Graphite 2014 model

    Hi , I’m a big fan of Prince racquets . So when I started to get elbow issues in 2014 from using my Prince 93 Exo3 Graphite and Ignite 95 , I bought the 2014 model of the Prince Original Graphite . Even back then , I found it kinda light and added lead tape to the handle. Now that I have...
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    Prince EXO3 Graphite 93 - Mains length

    Hi , I just took out this stick to restring after a hiatus . The last time I strung it , I used the standard 22 feet for the Mains / 2 piece stringing ( recommended by the string guide ) and noticed there was excess string that wasted . Anyone here string this puppy with an adequate length...
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    Head Extreme Pro 2015 - funny sound with off centre hits

    Hi , As much as I like this racquet for the feel , cosmetics and frying pan racquet face . I have come across a “little defect “. Strange thing is that I had this same problem with a previous Head model as well ( Flexpoint ) . There is this twangy metallic sound when I bounce the ball off...
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    Trash talk quirks .... Do Your Worst !

    I recently ....was involved in rare trash talking fun Australian doubles vs singles match ( 2 players on one side and 1 on the other ) .... and whilst on the doubles side ..... remarked to my partner who had a lethal first serve :" Do Your Worst ! " ...... my fellow players were quite amused and...
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    Prince Exo 3 Ignite 95

    Anyone hitting with this sweet stick these days ??? Sounds like a grenade going off when I hit the sweet spot ! Just bought a 2nd piece . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Gosen Tacky Overgrip ( 4 pack ) from Japan / Double protective film

    Hi , I came across this awhile back at the local hypermart . Pretty expensive but commensurately durable for the price. What's so nice ( apart from the nice tackiness / feel ) about this is that BOTH ends are equally cut / tapered off . Additionally , there are protective films on BOTH the...
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    Forehand/Catching the throat with your dominant hand after whip motion

    In one of my many "epiphanies" on court whilst rallying with heavy 12 ounce racquets that I love to hit with ( but sometimes am not fit for ...... I.e .... Prince Exo3 Ignite 95 / Graphite 93 ) ....just before the tail end of the stroke ( hand roughly around 1 o'Clock .... elbow at 3 o'clock...
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    "Throwing" the racquet for serve / accuracy

    Hi , Got caught off guard by my hitting partner today springing a return-serve drill session. So I was using a heavier than usual racquet which I like to use for rallies / groundstrokes ( Prince Ignite 95 ) . Not for match play. Wasn't doing so well as far as clearing the net was concerned...
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    Stringing instructions for Prince Precision 770 Longbody

    Hi , Can't seem to find the Stringing instructions on the net for this racquet. Particularly interested in the Mains holes to Skip ( TOP and BOTTOM ) . Thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    16 / 17 gauge Hybrid mix setup

    Hi , I recently impulsively bought a reel of Barbolat RPM blast 17 gauge at a cheap price . I also have a fast depleting reel of Tourna Big Hitter Blue 16 gauge. Is it possible to string a hybrid of the 2 , if so which one for the mains / crosses .... Thanks in advance . Sent from my iPhone...
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    Worn out trainer balls similar to regular balls

    Hi, I have been playing with trainer balls ( Wilson ) for ages. Even during regular friendly NTRP 4 level matches. After every match , the trainer balls go "dead" of sorts. However , they do take on the characteristics of regular Wilson USOpen balls , less the bounce of course. Is this true ...
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    Advancement through rounds at Grand Slams in lieuof opponent,s injury / withdrawal

    Hi, Just wondered about this scenario . Player A wins his match against player B . But subsequently withdraws from the tourney due to injury. Does that automatically launch player B into the next round . What about the prize money ? Does player have his winnings forfeited ? Thanks & Regards...
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    Hybrid of "rough" string in the mains / Synthetic Gut in the crosses

    Hi anyone tried this set up with Klipper Power Burst Rough ( supposedly likened to Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power Rough) in the mains and synthetic gut in the crosses ? For one the SnapBack for the mains was horrendous . Is this normal for these rough strings ? Strung it at 65 lbs. Sent from...
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    Racquet weight varies with grip sizes ( L2 / L3... Etc)

    Hi , Just wondering about this. My ideal racquet grip sizes are L2 and L3. Some of my racquets are in L2 while the others are in L3. Unfortunately my fav stick in use at the moment is the Prince Exo3 Graphite 93 with an L3 grip size which i wished was a little lighter .Just wondering if the L2...
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    Gamma RZR 100 ( blue swirl )

    I have seen this racquet on sale at the local Hypermart for close to about a year already. Everytime I pick it up and give it a couple of swings along the aisle , it feels great. But I had reservations about the cheap price tag. So I finally took the plunge last Saturday and bought it . It was...
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    Caught between a rock and hard place :(

    As much as I have to acknowledge Mr Djokovic,s admirable prowess ,..... I must attest that ...Major world sporting events (I.e ..... Grand slams) have to be riddled with entertaining brilliance .... He (Nole) is a really really nice guy and I have the utmost respect for him as a person . But...
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    Grip enhancer recommendations anyone?

    Hi , I'm a heavy sweater.. Shoes and socks get soaked after every tennis game . Despite the measures I've put in place using a (2 x double wide wristband ) on dominant arm and towelling down at the change over , my racquet keeps slipping from my hand , so I'm contemplating purchasing a grip...
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    Pro racquet handles / Bevels

    Hey there , Just noticed how noticeably clear the bevel lines are on pro racquet handles . Is this because they use only the over grip ? No base cushioned grip ?
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    Query about TW packaging of Tourna Big Hitter 16g reel

    Hi , Just ordered this product from TW from a reseller here in Singapore : Can you confirm if the full 660 ft reel is shrink wrapped from the supplier ? Or does it come unsealed. Kindly provide a photo of the one that you have in your warehouse for export. I think i may have been had...
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    Stringing mains of a Prince Exo3 Graphite

    HI , I have a Klippermate entry level stringer with 2 free clamps. I have searched the forum and You Tube for this to no avail. How do you string the mains in a 2 piece string job. Especially for pulling tension on the first main string , which is usually held together pretty firmly by...
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    Mutli faceted sports background and how it enhances onces tennis game

    Hi all, I am interested in providing my students with information with regards to having a multi-faceted sports background and how it enhances one’s tennis game. Can any of you provide me with any information / website links / book titles /quotes from tennis pros for reference ? Many...
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    Wilson 75 Tennis Ball Pick Up Hopper modification with Wheels

    Hi , http://www.amazon.com/Wilson-Tennis-Ball-Pick-Hopper/dp/B00F16NQCM Has anyone experimented with this hopper to include sets of wheels. I would imagine that it would be possible. Look forward to hearing from y'all.. Cap'n
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    Recommend a beginner to intermediate Racquet

    Hi all, I have a student whose NTRP level is around 1.5 – 2 . He has a decent forehand when struck properly with pace and spin. But that’s all. No backhand and unable to serve. He’s around 120-130 pounds , 5ft 4. He’s asked me to find a racquet for him and is currently using a 2nd hand...
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    Fernando Gonzalez's racquets

    Hi, Have looked on the net for this to no avail.Can anyone provide me with a list of a racquets that FG has played with throughout the years. Have been getting conflicting info either they were Barbolat Pure Control or Barbolat Pure Storm GT , Pure Storm ....etc. Many thanks, Cap'n
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    Dog's new Racquet

    Any idea why he's gone from the PS 95S to the current set up which 6.0 95 with a 18x16 drill pattern ? Big fan of his ...:)
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    Pulling through soft strings for tie-off

    Hi, I only recently started to use my new entry level Klippermate and was doing a hybrid of poly in the mains and Prince Synthetic Gut Duraflex in the crossed. Was having such a hard time with the beginning / ending tie off with regards to pushing the PSGD over /under the existing string...
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