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    good control string for Wilson H Tour 95?

    I'm about about of my Wilson Supreme 16, and was wondering what folks would recommend for a good control string for the H Tour 95. I string at 63 lbs (recommended for the frame is 50-60), and generate plenty of power with the current set up.
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    TW: older Adidas Barricade 3 colors?

    I see where the white/black/red Adidas Barricade 3 aren't listed any longer at TW. Has that color been discontinued by Adidas? These are the primarily white/black ones with a hint of red trim. thanks
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    hitting long. string suggestions?

    I'm currently consistently hitting a foot or two long from the baseline. Well, not consistently, but when I miss, I miss long. Current specs is Wilson Senstation 16 strung at 60lbs on a Wilson H Tour. Will stringing at 63lbs or so make a big difference? Will a particular type of string help me...
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    TW staff: New Adidas Barricade3s?

    Is there an ETA for the new Barricades 3s? Any chance last year's models will be discounted as a result?
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    Modifying a 1 pt HH racket to be a few points HL?

    I've already beefed my Wilson H Tour to right at 12 ounces by placing 12 oz of tape at each the 3,6 and 9 positions. It's a few points HH now (3-4 I think). Thinking about adding around an ounce in the handle to bring it around to HL, but I was wondering what differences I would notice. I...
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    Dallas SuperSet event postponed

    A scheduling snafu with the Davis Cup team has caused the November 27th SuperSet Tennis match in Dallas to be postponed. Expect the replacement date to be in the Jan 2005-April 2005 time frame. Andre Agassi is expected to compete in the event as a result of the delay.
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    adding lead tape to make it more head light question

    I've added lead tape at 3 and 9 to my Wilson H Tour (10.8 oz strung, 1 point HH unmodified) to take it up to 12.5 oz. I've noticed it's slightly head-heavier now (probably 3-4 more points). Will adding lead tape in the throat have much of an impact, or do I need to add a bit in the handle?
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    will these shoes be replaced by Addias' 6 month warranty?

    I'm just under the 6 months period, and not sure what Addias considers as worn out. Don't want to send them back, only to have them 'rejected'. Anyhow, any idea of these bad boys would be replaced? http://www.flash.net/~djbrown/tennis2.jpg http://www.flash.net/~djbrown/tennis3.jpg...
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    anyone here in the Dallas/Ft Worth area?

    just curious if there is anyone here in the DFW area. Always looking for a hitting partner.
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    TW: Reebok Olympic Shirts?

    Any chance that TW will be getting the Men's Reebok Olympic shirts (the white ones) like Roddick was wearing?
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    right elbow (hitting arm) high on serve?

    My serve seems to be more consistent if I 'pull' my right elbow back to start the service motion, kinda like a bow and arrow technique, as opposed to letting it settle down naturally to the side and lower. Is this a proper technique, or am I asking for trouble down the road?
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    ack! help me re-find my serve

    Okay, so the last two times I've hit the courts, my serve has abandoned me. I usually hit a basket of around 50 serves each time out, and the last two times I've had major problems with netting my serve about half way up the net. In the past, netting was rarely an issue, and it was usually right...
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    Wilson Sensation Supreme 16 thoughts?

    Saw where TW has this string on special for $5.95/each. That seems like a great deal, considering the Wilson Sensation 16 is $7.95. Thoughts on the Sensation Supreme?
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    Ball flying long = too late of a swing?

    I occasionally fly my forehand a few feet long (I hit with a decent amount of topspin). Granted, I tend to go for winners too often, but does the ball flying long by a few feet usually come from starting the forward swing a bit too late? It would seem that a low-to-high stroke hit 'too late'...
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    Hitting partner needed: Dallas/Ft Worth

    Anyone in the DFW area looking for a hit? I'd rate myself a 4.0 all courter, though I have no preference who I hit with. anyhow, email djbrown_rotonews@yahoo.com if you want to hit around.....
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    "Find a playing partner" sub-forum?

    any chance we could get a forum created where people can post geographic areas in hopes of finding some playing/hitting partners?
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    left arm "tucked in" on 2HBH?

    My 2HBH improves greatly if I make a conscious effort to keep my left arm "tucked in" during the backswing, to the point where the left elbow is more or less attached to the left hip (I'm a righty). Is this a common practice for the 2HBH?
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    how much weight will lead tape add?

    Looking to beef up my Wilson H Tour (10.8 oz strung). How much weight (approx) will be added by applying 3 1/2"- 4" strips of lead tape at 3 and 9 o'clock on the frame?
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    Best sock for preventing blisters?

    I've had some recent blister problems on my toe. I've been using cotton socks, which I read aren't that great for preventing blisters :wink: Any suggestions out there for socks that prevent blisters?
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    Overlapping grip on 2H Backhand?

    My 2HBH feels most comfortable when I overlap the two hands when gripping the racket. Basically, the thumb on my lower hand extends and ends up resting in the palm of my top hand. And of course, the fingers get interlocked a bit as well, with some overlap between my top and bottom hand. I'm...
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    "45 degree angle" (BBill) question

    I've seen reference to the "45 degree angle" plane when hitting groundies, but not entirely sure what it references. Feet position (ie, line between left foot and right foot for a right on the forehand is 45 degrees)? Shoulder turn? The entire body? Basically, if it could be explained a bit...
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    how well do tennis ball chargers/pressurizers work?

    I'm needind ti re-stock my ball machine. I used pressureless balls for around 18-20 months, and they still bounce fine. The felt has started to come off on them is all. Am I better off getting more pressureless balls, or buy new pressured balls and get one of the ball "chargers" that claim...
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    B. Bill: 8-board thoughts?

    Remember you saying you were gonna try out the 8-board and report back. Have you had a chance to test it out yet?
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    Adidas Barricade III in Dallas/Fort Worth area?

    Anyone know of a store in the DFW area that carries the Adidas Barricade III? I want to try a few different sizes on before I start digging around for the best price.
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    Serving from the ad court help needed

    I've really been working on my serve a lot lately (100-120 serves a day, 4 times a week or so), and have a pretty reliable first serve from the Duece court because that's where I've been practicing from. Can control it pretty well going down the "T" and out wide, etc... But I have trouble...
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    Thoughts on the Wilson H Tour?

    What are the thoughts/opinions out there on the Wilson H Tour (successor to the Hammer 5.2)?
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