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Do the pro shops have used classic rackets? I'll be at Northwestern for work, so I might be able to get around close by, but I won't have a car. I'm living in the loop.

I'm in Chicago for the summer and I was wondering if there are any good places to purchase used tennis rackets? I looked and there are some Goodwill's and Salvation Army stores but they are pretty far away. Any used sporting good stores? Thanks, Da Johnny Boy

I'm just looking for some people to hit with maybe once a week. I'd say I'm around a 4.0-4.5 and all the people I live with, haven't been able to hold a rally of more than like 2 balls.

I just moved to Chicago for the summer and I am in the loop. Any one know familiar with the tennis scene in Chicago? Or does anyone want to hit or something? I found some courts nearby, but don't really have anyone good to play with. Da Johnny Boy

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I am polymer scientist so I know a little bit about this. The sun would not affect the racket structure much because of the paint coating. The paint will degrade from sun exposure but will not change racket properties. Heating the racket up will soften it somewhat but will never melt or get...

I'm a fan of the Pure Storm LTD (PSL) which I am a big fan of. The Pure Control 95 is very similar, though tennis warehouse rates it as a little more powerful than its predecessor. Since the PSL is pretty low powered, I had to add about an ounce of lead and lower my string tension, but its a...

I occasionally see user play tests in the racquet and string forums for new products, and I was wondering how one gets selected for those. Do you have to sign up for the play test or are you selected? And are there certain requirements you have to meet in order to get automatically selected...

It was gone when I went back to get it! :-(

Saw a Wilson Evert Select, Kawasaki Graphite Ruler, Spalding Rosie Casals Impact 332, and All-Pro Ultra Bamboo. Should I pick up any of those?

Are there any good cheap multi's that would be good to hybrid with polys for better spin and power? Can't tell if any of Pro's Pro mult's are any good.

I passed on the 2 rackets below, were they any good? The Chris Evert Select Racket I saw had a white throat and wasnt the America Star model, are they the same? I picked up a Graphite pro and Jack Kramer Autograph. Got the grips cleaned up. The Graphite Pro needs new grommets and the Jack Kramer...

I tried Tourbite before in my Pure Storm LTD, but it didn't really agree with my arm, though I have never really had any problems other than that. I was leaning towards poly in the crosses for better snapback of synthetic gut mains. I'll take a look at Red Devil, since it looks like there is a...

I have been using my PS 85 and prestige mid more lately, and I am wondering what a good standard setup for them would be? I don't really want poly in the smaller headsize, so I put OGSM 18 in my PS85 and like it a lot better than OGSM 16, but the strings still get stuck with about 1 inch between...

Just picked up a graphite pro, and saw a Wilson Chris Evert Select. It was just white on the throat. I passed on it, does anyone know whether that would be a good racket?

I checked the bars and they are straight. I tried taking off the washers and adjust the metal pieces that go in the tracks, but the bars didn't fit at all. The problem I have is that the bars sometime slide okay, but most of the type I try to move them and the bar cocks sideways slightly and...

I have been stringing with my NEOS 1000 for about 2 years, but they glide bars don't slide very well. I have tried adjusting them with the screws on the bottom and there previous owner put lock washers on the glide bars, not sure if they orginally had them. Any suggestions to get the glide bars...

Do the wood composite rackets still have a similar feel to wood rackets? I want to get a well playing wood racket first off if there is a big difference with the addition of a composite to the wood racket.

Thanks! It seems like the weight should be fine since my racket is leaded up a little bit to around 360g. I'll keep a look out this spring for some rackets at garage sales and the thrift store. I'll try for a Jack Kramer or one of the other ones you guys suggested.

I'm looking at buying a wood racket to enjoy hitting and playing down to lower level players. I am wondering what rackets were pretty good? I was looking at the Bosworth rackets on TW, rackets in the For Sale forum, and Craigslist. Didn't see anything at the local Thrift Store. Thanks for any...

Hey, I just got a IG Mid from a friend and tried it out. It had really dead poly strings in it, so I restrung it with OG Micro 16 at 50 lbs, and it is more powerful but the spin is still pretty awful. What other strings should I try to increase spin? Maybe thinner strings, hybrid? I am coming...

Thanks, I cleaned out the slot and adjusted the screws and it is better. I just have to make sure I move the bar with both ends even.

I'm glad I brought it, the only problem I have is that gliding clamp rail gets stuck easily while moving the clamp to the next string. Anyone have any suggestions? Maybe some graphite or adjusting the screws on the side?

I made a thread several months ago about buying a stringing machine, and I thought I would start a new thread since I finally bought one. I originally decided on buying a Klippermate since I couldn't find any used stringing machines in my area. Then my tennis coached offered to sell his for...

I am looking at buying 1 or 2 used racquets to compliment my 2 PSLGT's. I only have one back up racquet which is a MG Instinct which I dislike. I received some suggestions when I bought my PSLGT's last year to lead of the Instincts, but I would rather buy something that would not take as much...

I just tried 2 hybrids with RIP control 17 and they lasted about 7-8 hours. The two hybrids I did was RIP with BHB 17 and RIP with SPPP 17. I normally do BHB 17 with OG Micro 17 and that lasts about 14 hours. I was disappointed with the durability of RIP Control, but I might try RIP Control 16...

Has anyone else had trouble with Vantage's website, I tried accessing it but it does not respond. I really wanted to order a BC20. Da Johnny Boy

I was checking on Craigslist and I found a guy selling the following racquets, and was wondering if any were a good example of a flexible, midsize classic racquet for $50 each. They are all unused, still with plastic on the grip. Also, I am thinking about picking up a MAX 200G for $10...

It is not quite a thrift store, but on Craigslist, I found a Max 200g for $10, and I am considering the 1 hr drive to get it.

I would definitely be willing to pay shipping and more. I would not mind buying a used machine, but I never see any for sale in the classifieds on Talk tennis.