Saw a bag at Surprise with it seemed like 20 or more bag tags. Reminds me of when I started skiing some folks with every lift ticket they ever bought hanging off their jacket.
2019 USTA Nationals Review for Men's 40s 4.5+
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I like it, but have to put in vertical and even that is a tight fit (my racket is 18x20)Oh yeah! I totally forgot about those. I have a pocket in my racquet bag where I put random dampeners, and had thrown it in there as soon as I got it.
That thing is a beast, I've tried hitting the ball square on to the dampener and it doesn't go anywhere, I've also mishit the dampener more times than I care to admit and it's like, "no, fck you ball I'm not making my owner run around court like a blind squirrel"
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FedLIKEnot
Professional
Amazing write up, and different that my Nationals experience. Albeit at 3.0 and held in Surprise AZ. But amazing write up. Would be curious some additional pics you took.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Awsome, can you post some pictures ?? how valuable is it ?? is it as valuable as NFL championship trophy ?
great write up. when will the usta get the message that all nationals events should be held either: 1) out west where it doesn't rain, or 2) in a location with a backup plan of sufficient indoor courts that would prevent having to play any sort of shortened format. i was part of the 18+ 4.5 southern team that had a nightmare experience in arlington last year due to the rain. it seems like the usta still hasn't learned from their mistakes.
even if the land was cheap, i have no idea why the usta built their complex in orlando without having 30+ indoor courts on site. it rains all the time there.
i'm from nc and have played with/against or watched most all of the NC guys who beat you guys in the finals. i haven't had a chance to play/watch their singles stud kullick play. i know he played at colorado but is 51 years old so he must be in unbelievable shape. it's too bad that fitzgerald wasn't able to play in the finals. i'm sure it would have been a fun court to watch.
agree 100% that doing away with #2 singles next year is a complete joke. i really question the competence of the usta decision makers.
even if the land was cheap, i have no idea why the usta built their complex in orlando without having 30+ indoor courts on site. it rains all the time there.
i'm from nc and have played with/against or watched most all of the NC guys who beat you guys in the finals. i haven't had a chance to play/watch their singles stud kullick play. i know he played at colorado but is 51 years old so he must be in unbelievable shape. it's too bad that fitzgerald wasn't able to play in the finals. i'm sure it would have been a fun court to watch.
agree 100% that doing away with #2 singles next year is a complete joke. i really question the competence of the usta decision makers.
winchestervatennis
Hall of Fame
Seems like usta knew they bump a lot of people up this year so putting one more player in each match may have been strategic
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
am1899
Legend
When our team won sectionals, the captain was the only one who got a trophy. No mention of the ability to buy more.
Meanwhile, how much money did the US Open rake in last year?
winchestervatennis
Hall of Fame
I’m thinking 1s 4d, is it 1s 3d?
mikeler
Moderator
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
winchestervatennis
Hall of Fame
You reckon they have someone at usta who’s job is to think up the stupidest thing possible? I do, and that person is exceptionally good at their jerb.
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
I don't think one person is stupid enough, they probably have a committee.
J
