Best items you found at thrift stores (Goodwill)?

Yes indeed it’s that frame. Definitely one I’d throw in my “what rackets would you save if an unstoppable bulldozer was slowly making its way toward your house and you had 3 mins to pack” bag.
 
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OMG, I just noticed it now: PMS. 'Fischer' really knew how to target their customers back then!
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/inde...t-thrift-stores-goodwill.344191/post-19015177

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The racquet I'm getting tomorrow has already been packed when I ordered it, so the lady who sold it to me couldn't provide any additional info. I found the same model being sold on the bay. While I was checking out the stringing pattern ('cause I bought mine unstrung), I thought, let's find out the weight.
Look at this jerks answer. Yeah right, 'Fischer Superform Open Lite' weighs 1 pound?!?

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Cerbo said:
Look at this jerks answer. Yeah right, 'Fischer Superform Open Lite' weighs 1 pound?!?

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Honestly - I think asking questions with no intention of buying is actually a kind of a jerk move.

If I was a seller and someone asked me - "Would you please be kind enough to measure actual weight of the racket on a kitchen scale?" - I would do it for them especially for a item of this price.

Additionally - Seller probably knows little to nothing about tennis and has weights written down and rounded up for shipping (like Amzon and other online sellers have to basically every product). And so they sent that number to you.
 
thenewbig3 said:
Honestly - I think asking questions with no intention of buying is actually a kind of a jerk move.

If I was a seller and someone asked me - "Would you please be kind enough to measure actual weight of the racket on a kitchen scale?" - I would do it for them especially for a item of this price.

Additionally - Seller probably knows little to nothing about tennis and has weights written down and rounded up for shipping (like Amzon and other online sellers have to basically every product). And so they sent that number to you.
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He doesn't know I'm not buying. Plus, it's about building good rapport with customers! I might choose to buy something else from them in the future. I've already done that many times before: ask a sales person to help me with something insignificant, and if they turn out to be courteous and competent, I reword them with a lavish purchase.
Actually, just a few days ago, I went inside this local bookshop to buy a single green permanent marker. When I reached to get my VISA out of my pocket, I've realized I left it in my other pants. I asked the salesman if I could pay tomorrow, since I'm in a hurry to paint over a couple of dots (where paint was chipped) on a vintage Artis, because I wanted to give it as a gift to my brother (who likes keeping things as souvenirs, and doesn't play tennis, but loves color green). The salesman said:"OK, no problem." Latter that day, after noticing I still have enough time on my hands, I decided to go back to the same bookshop, but now with my VISA locked and loaded. I ended up buying merchandise for 10 times the value, besides that marker.
 
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Honestly - I think asking questions with no intention of buying is actually a kind of a jerk move.

If I was a seller and someone asked me - "Would you please be kind enough to measure actual weight of the racket on a kitchen scale?" - I would do it for them especially for a item of this price.

Additionally - Seller probably knows little to nothing about tennis and has weights written down and rounded up for shipping (like Amzon and other online sellers have to basically every product). And so they sent that number to you.
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Yep, I always politely ask sellers to measure the weight in grams without any covers. We can't expect a typical zbayer to be a racket expert, especially if they sell other types of items. They may be thinking that the buyer needs to know how much the delivery would cost, which would be the total weight with covers and wrapping etc.
 
@wedge I don't always take requests from the crowd, but here's a video I made just for you. Do not share it with anyone. Sharing is a form of theft.


The Prince Zone 110 is a bit on the hefty size if one picks it up thinking it's going to be a cheap alternative to the modern Prince Phantom OS. It can seem a bit slow through the air when starting out but I adapted and found my range with it pretty quickly. half-volley pickups were particularly nice. As with a lot of box beam OS frames, I found it a bit harder to hit flat serves with it, but it still was very well controlled in basically all aspects. Teeing off on forehands felt great. Slices tended to float a tad bit, but overall very nice.

The Pro Staff 4.5 was a pleasant surprise. I'm sure the stiffness could cause issues if used every day but for a one off it did itself proud I think. Backhands instantly had more pace on them, without sacrificing any perceptible control. the 18-20 pattern seemed to have a similar launch angle to the Prince, so adjusting took no time at all. Absolutely takes the cover off the ball when you step in and swing out. To think the Zone and this came out less than 2 years apart is eye-opening. About the only thing the PS 4.5 does worse than the Zone 110 is touch shots, but when you're attacking every ball, why bother with those anyway? The Prince Topspin strings in the PS 4.5 were tight enough that they basically did not move whatsoever, even after about 30 mins of rallying. The Zone's required moderate adjustment, and is probably strung about 5-10lbs lighter.
 
Cerbo said:
He doesn't know I'm not buying. Plus, it's about building good rapport with customers! I might choose to buy something else from them in the future. I've already done that many times before: ask a sales person to help me with something insignificant, and if they turn out to be courteous and competent, I reword them with a lavish purchase.
Actually, just a few days ago, I went inside this local bookshop to buy a single green permanent marker. When I reached to get my VISA out of my pocket, I've realized I left it in my other pants. I asked the salesman if I could pay tomorrow, since I'm in a hurry to paint over a couple of dots (where paint was chipped) on a vintage Artis, because I wanted to give it as a gift to my brother (who likes keeping things as souvenirs, and doesn't play tennis, but loves color green). The salesman said:"OK, no problem." Latter that day, after noticing I still have enough time on my hands, I decided to go back to the same bookshop, but now with my VISA locked and loaded. I ended up buying merchandise for 10 times the value, besides that marker.
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If you can take the time to write all this, you can take the time to write more than "What's the weight?" ;)

I'm tweaking your nose a bit here, but a please and thank you and a little specificity as to what exactly you're asking for goes a long way.

kevin qmto said:
@wedge I don't always take requests from the crowd, but here's a video I made just for you. Do not share it with anyone. Sharing is a form of theft.


The Prince Zone 110 is a bit on the hefty size if one picks it up thinking it's going to be a cheap alternative to the modern Prince Phantom OS. It can seem a bit slow through the air when starting out but I adapted and found my range with it pretty quickly. half-volley pickups were particularly nice. As with a lot of box beam OS frames, I found it a bit harder to hit flat serves with it, but it still was very well controlled in basically all aspects. Teeing off on forehands felt great. Slices tended to float a tad bit, but overall very nice.

The Pro Staff 4.5 was a pleasant surprise. I'm sure the stiffness could cause issues if used every day but for a one off it did itself proud I think. Backhands instantly had more pace on them, without sacrificing any perceptible control. the 18-20 pattern seemed to have a similar launch angle to the Prince, so adjusting took no time at all. Absolutely takes the cover off the ball when you step in and swing out. To think the Zone and this came out less than 2 years apart is eye-opening. About the only thing the PS 4.5 does worse than the Zone 110 is touch shots, but when you're attacking every ball, why bother with those anyway? The Prince Topspin strings in the PS 4.5 were tight enough that they basically did not move whatsoever, even after about 30 mins of rallying. The Zone's required moderate adjustment, and is probably strung about 5-10lbs lighter.
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@kevin qmto at this point I'm quite convinced we could hand you a cardboard paper towel tube and you could win a set with it!

I promise not to watch your powerful forehand too closely, lest I unconsciously begin to copy it. That too would be a form of theft.
 
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Here's a somewhat fascinating find from a few days ago ... looked like a normal Dunlop Super Revelation with its holiday themed red and white paint. But across the bridge it said DEMONSTRATOR.

I assumed at first this meant it was intended as a demo racket. But when I removed the grip I saw that this was molded with a clear acrylic handle to show off the two-piece Revelation system.

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Looking forward to cleaning it completely and polishing it up. But after so many years of enjoying that slick, somewhat disconnected feeling of Revelation frames, it's nifty to see the system in action.
 
Spielgame said:
Dang guys, my thrift shops don't have anything like these gorgeous racquets lol. I'm jealous.
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I went to 4 stores yesterday and got nothing but cracked and uselss big box crap. Ive been to goodwill about a 100 times in total (because of this thread) and netted 6 rackets, 3 were total crap but I felt so bad for myself I bought them anyway. If I valued the time spent then these 3 good rackets are really really expensive.

Not everyone here has @kevin qmto and @wedge luck because they are in special parts of USA with excess supply of people dumping tennis rackets to thrift stores.
 
kevin qmto said:
@wedge I don't always take requests from the crowd, but here's a video I made just for you. Do not share it with anyone. Sharing is a form of theft.


The Prince Zone 110 is a bit on the hefty size if one picks it up thinking it's going to be a cheap alternative to the modern Prince Phantom OS. It can seem a bit slow through the air when starting out but I adapted and found my range with it pretty quickly. half-volley pickups were particularly nice. As with a lot of box beam OS frames, I found it a bit harder to hit flat serves with it, but it still was very well controlled in basically all aspects. Teeing off on forehands felt great. Slices tended to float a tad bit, but overall very nice.

The Pro Staff 4.5 was a pleasant surprise. I'm sure the stiffness could cause issues if used every day but for a one off it did itself proud I think. Backhands instantly had more pace on them, without sacrificing any perceptible control. the 18-20 pattern seemed to have a similar launch angle to the Prince, so adjusting took no time at all. Absolutely takes the cover off the ball when you step in and swing out. To think the Zone and this came out less than 2 years apart is eye-opening. About the only thing the PS 4.5 does worse than the Zone 110 is touch shots, but when you're attacking every ball, why bother with those anyway? The Prince Topspin strings in the PS 4.5 were tight enough that they basically did not move whatsoever, even after about 30 mins of rallying. The Zone's required moderate adjustment, and is probably strung about 5-10lbs lighter.
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@kevin qmto I'm actually rather impressed you were able to play with the 4.5. It isn't even just the stiffness (which is galling), but it's just so incredibly heavy to swing.

I only ever had one, and it weighed 350g, swinging at 346. 5 points head light, so at least there was that. But it was just a beast of a thing. Had it alongside a 5.5 with near-equal specs, and couldn't discern any real difference between the two. But I remember kids playing with these back in the day, ripping crazy topspin forehands!
 
thenewbig3 said:
I went to 4 stores yesterday and got nothing but cracked and uselss big box crap. Ive been to goodwill about a 100 times in total (because of this thread) and netted 6 rackets, 3 were total crap but I felt so bad for myself I bought them anyway. If I valued the time spent then these 3 good rackets are really really expensive.

Not everyone here has @kevin qmto and @wedge luck because they are in special parts of USA with excess supply of people dumping tennis rackets to thrift stores.
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Actually a lot of the frames I find have indications on the price tags noting that they came from the central Arizona repository. I asked the employee about it and they said that a ton of stuff comes in from that central location, at least out here in California.

It would explain why I'll frequently find a very specific frame in one location, and then find its sibling in a different location, sometimes rather far away.

@thenewbig3 I think your middling luck might have a rather sinister cause that we simply must consider at this point ... that there are people (or peoples) in your area who are scouring thrift stores as assiduously as Kevin and myself, beating you to the good stuff time and time again :happydevil:
 
wedge said:
Here's a somewhat fascinating find from a few days ago ... looked like a normal Dunlop Super Revelation with its holiday themed red and white paint. But across the bridge it said DEMONSTRATOR.

I assumed at first this meant it was intended as a demo racket. But when I removed the grip I saw that this was molded with a clear acrylic handle to show off the two-piece Revelation system.

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Looking forward to cleaning it completely and polishing it up. But after so many years of enjoying that slick, somewhat disconnected feeling of Revelation frames, it's nifty to see the system in action.
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I gave you a thumbs-up even though I can't see anything, because I'm hoping you can find another image viewer site? I can never see the IMGbb files, but would be cool to see the ISIS pieces if possible?
 
Grafil Injection said:
I gave you a thumbs-up even though I can't see anything, because I'm hoping you can find another image viewer site? I can never see the IMGbb files, but would be cool to see the ISIS pieces if possible?
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Well it would be lovely if the year would changeover from 1997 to 1998 and I could finally post images directly to the forum, instead of handing off personal photos to third parties who do who-knows-what with them ;)
@Grafil Injection Is there a different image hoster you recommend? Happy to repost elsewhere, it's a very cool frame that I think you'd appreciate.
 
wedge said:
Well it would be lovely if the year would changeover from 1997 to 1998 and I could finally post images directly to the forum, instead of handing off personal photos to third parties who do who-knows-what with them ;)
@Grafil Injection Is there a different image hoster you recommend? Happy to repost elsewhere, it's a very cool frame that I think you'd appreciate.
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Yeah, I don't know why Imgur never works for me. Post Images seems to work quite easily. You don't need to log in or anything, and just copy the 'Direct Link' into the picture icon in threads.
 
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I'm curious if this clear acrylic construction affects play at all. It's been pretty well used by the previous owner, they clearly had no issue. But I don't have a great read on what a Super Revelation ought to feel like.

You know, now that I sit down and really think about it, Dunlop really went all-in with their tech and gimmickry, however legitimate it was or wasn't. Every other major manufacturer just nibbles around the edges with their innovation gubbins but boy did Dunlop go for it. I kinda wonder if their experience with ISIS handles is what gave them the werewithal to try the iDapt.
 
wedge said:
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I'm curious if this clear acrylic construction affects play at all. It's been pretty well used by the previous owner, they clearly had no issue. But I don't have a great read on what a Super Revelation ought to feel like.

You know, now that I sit down and really think about it, Dunlop really went all-in with their tech and gimmickry, however legitimate it was or wasn't. Every other major manufacturer just nibbles around the edges with their innovation gubbins but boy did Dunlop go for it. I kinda wonder if their experience with ISIS handles is what gave them the werewithal to try the iDapt.
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That's so cool. Looks like the joining rod is about the same size as in the adverts. IME ISIS really works in stopping the feel of vibrations getting to your hand, even though you can still hear them on contact.

What's the balance? I'm wondering if the acrylic is heavier.
 
wedge said:
If you can take the time to write all this, you can take the time to write more than "What's the weight?" ;)

I'm tweaking your nose a bit here, but a please and thank you and a little specificity as to what exactly you're asking for goes a long way.



@kevin qmto at this point I'm quite convinced we could hand you a cardboard paper towel tube and you could win a set with it!

I promise not to watch your powerful forehand too closely, lest I unconsciously begin to copy it. That too would be a form of theft.
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I was forced to be vague as when I checked my running racket stat log on my phone, I’d forgotten to weigh it…. I’m betting it’s around. 358g strung. Will update with actual weight.
 
Wilson Matchpoint L5
392g / 9HL / 345sw
$5.99 at Goodwill

Was originally 375g but had to heavily reinfocrce the cracked pallet that was holding the metal hairpin underneath.

First "Classic Junk" (i use this term lovingly) racket I ever got that I decided to keep the string it came with. Was quite firm and no notching of any kind.

Hit about a 100 balls with a ball machine with a nice groove. Id say a few of those balls visually had more pace and spin that my Ezone98 with full poly also used in same session.

My biggest takeway is modern rackets and strings increase average power and spin remarkably but the top end power and spin in about the same whether it's "classic junk" or modern junk.

 
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wedge said:
If you can take the time to write all this, you can take the time to write more than "What's the weight?" ;)

I'm tweaking your nose a bit here, but a please and thank you and a little specificity as to what exactly you're asking for goes a long way.



@kevin qmto at this point I'm quite convinced we could hand you a cardboard paper towel tube and you could win a set with it!

I promise not to watch your powerful forehand too closely, lest I unconsciously begin to copy it. That too would be a form of theft.
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@Grafil Injection
Oh, those are just cultural differences. Here in Serbia, we are fortunate to the degree this disease, disguised with words politeness and niceness, hasn't caught on as much. From my experience, so often what's behind it, is this cold, arrogant, cowardly, emotionally distant, way of going the extra mile to make sure you don't actually engage with another person as a human being.
 
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@Grafil Injection
Oh, those are just cultural differences. Here in Serbia, we are fortunate to the degree this disease, disguised behind words politeness and niceness, hasn't caught on as much. From my experience, so often what's behind it, is this cold, arrogant, cowardly, emotionally distant, way of going the extra mile to make sure you don't actually engage with another person as a human being.
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But the seller you asked the question of is located here in California.

Interpersonal enlightenment hasn't yet reached us over here yet -- out here we're still dishonestly nice to each other to mask our cold arrogance -- so I would suspect that this American seller interpreted your warm, genuine human engagement as rudeness.

You gotta go easy on us bro!
 
wedge said:
But the seller you asked the question of is located here in California.

Interpersonal enlightenment hasn't yet reached us over here yet -- out here we're still dishonestly nice to each other to mask our cold arrogance -- so I would suspect that this American seller interpreted your warm, genuine human engagement as rudeness.

You gotta go easy on us bro!
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Don't worry, it does take time, but you'll get there eventually!
 
wedge said:
Ah okay I misinterpreted you -- didn't realize you were actually trolling.

You were rude and immature to this seller and I can't imagine anyone else on this forum finds it very funny. Just FYI, take that how you like.
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Wait, what? You really think he did put the racquet on a scale, and it measured 1 pound??? He was obviously lying, and yet I'm the one being rude and immature?!?
And no, I wasn't trolling. Maybe the bearded guy in the clouds was, but not me.
 
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wedge said:
If you can take the time to write all this, you can take the time to write more than "What's the weight?" ;)

I'm tweaking your nose a bit here, but a please and thank you and a little specificity as to what exactly you're asking for goes a long way.
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Ok, just weighed it, the Zone 110 (with 4 1/2 grip) is precisely 352g strung
 
wedge said:
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I'm curious if this clear acrylic construction affects play at all. It's been pretty well used by the previous owner, they clearly had no issue. But I don't have a great read on what a Super Revelation ought to feel like.

You know, now that I sit down and really think about it, Dunlop really went all-in with their tech and gimmickry, however legitimate it was or wasn't. Every other major manufacturer just nibbles around the edges with their innovation gubbins but boy did Dunlop go for it. I kinda wonder if their experience with ISIS handles is what gave them the werewithal to try the iDapt.
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I noticed on another thread that Mr Angell indicated that the acrylic cover was applied as standard on the last ISIS models from 2002, so I guess the weight / balance and playability should be normal.
 
Grafil Injection said:
I noticed on another thread that Mr Angell indicated that the acrylic cover was applied as standard on the last ISIS models from 2002, so I guess the weight / balance and playability should be normal.
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Even if it were truly abnormal, I would reckon that given where it is in the handle, and that it only comprises the top part of the system, that it would be unlikely to alter the balance at all.

I'm glad to hear it became common, because it means I can go ahead and play with it without worrying if I'm subjecting myself to unintended playing characteristics!
 
So far, on this forum, I don't think I've used the word 'please' even once. And yet, I'm pretty sure that an honest assessment of all my previous exchanges with other members, would find them to be nothing but cordial and polite! On top of that, I was very generous with my time by answering every single one of their question. I'm only prepared to use the 'p' word if I really needed something, and would be at least somewhat indebted for the other person's generosity. Playtesting vintage racquets is a hobby I do for fun. It is, as they would call it, 'cherry on top'. So, I don't really need any information being provided on this forum. Therefore, when it was time for me to ask another member a question, I did it causally. If they kindly responded, then great, we get the ball rolling. And if not, then I don't give a f**k!
My position on the niceties is the same as on profanity. Both should not be overused, because then the meaning gets watered down.

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Cerbo said:
So far, on this forum, I don't think I've used the word 'please' even once. And yet, I'm pretty sure that an honest assessment of all my previous exchanges with other members, would find them to be nothing but cordial and polite! On top of that, I was very generous with my time by answering every single one of their question. I'm only prepared to use the 'p' word if I really needed something, and would be at least somewhat indebted for the other person's generosity. Playtesting vintage racquets is a hobby I do for fun. It is, as they would call it, 'cherry on top'. So, I don't really need any information being provided on this forum. Therefore, when it was time for me to ask another member a question, I did it causally. If they kindly responded, then great, we get the ball rolling. And if not, then I don't give a f**k!
My position on the niceties is the same as on profanity. Both should not be overused, because then the meaning gets watered down.

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Sorry accidental post I don’t have anything to say really I thought I did at first so I quoted the post and then hit the post reply button by accident. Please forgive me.

To make use of this post I am on a thrift store run found this nice looking Wilson Power Tour Titanium which I have never seen before, light, head heavy, thick beam just says mid plus on the frame I’m guessing 95 sq. inch. I will not buy it though.

https://imgur.com/a/ApG9bqZ
 
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One of the reasons I try not to hit with "original strings" that come on thrift rackets

Was playing beautifully. Yes @Grafil Injection
I needed 2g at 12 to make it work well for me

About 40 forehands in , one stroke felt like a catching a ball with a NET, it did go over th net and I saw SIX mains had snapped on one stroke. Must be some kind of record

And for no reason - Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please

 
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kevin qmto said:
Why not hit with them? Breaking old strings is fun! Provided the rest of the frame doesn’t break with it!
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Because ive never been too happy with the results... fresh strings give me the greatest chance to like a classic and many times unloved at the time frame - yes I am easily impressed.

Most people dismiss old rackets use them old strings and cannot appreciate how good they can be properly setup with fresh strings. I was hanging with a 4.0 "heavy hitter" with my Prince Pre-Classic 110... As fun as co-operative/competitive rallying can be. Some old rackets have poly so there is no choice.

I told him he sucked because I was using Pam Shrivers frame from 50 years ago with worse strings than she probably did

I string myself and Kirshbaum Syngut only costs like $2/set and some rackets example Prince Classic I even like basic Nylon for $1.5/set. Even poly/poly hybrids can be as low as $2.5/set. So I have no real excuses.
 
thenewbig3 said:
Because ive never been too happy with the results... fresh strings give me the greatest chance to like a classic and many times unloved at the time frame - yes I am easily impressed.

Most people dismiss old rackets use them old strings and cannot appreciate how good they can be properly setup with fresh strings. I was hanging with a 4.0 "heavy hitter" with my Prince Pre-Classic 110... As fun as co-operative/competitive rallying can be. Some old rackets have poly so there is no choice.

I told him he sucked because I was using Pam Shrivers frame from 50 years ago with worse strings than she probably did

I string myself and Kirshbaum Syngut only costs like $2/set and some rackets example Prince Classic I even like basic Nylon for $1.5/set. Even poly/poly hybrids can be as low as $2.5/set. So I have no real excuses.
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I look forward to hearing how the A-Player hits with fresh strings. Still thinking about restringing my V-24, probably with Tournament Nylon 1.38 because the string-bed is so open.
 
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I look forward to hearing how the A-Player hits with fresh strings. Still thinking about restringing my V-24, probably with Tournament Nylon 1.38 because the string-bed is so open.
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Will do anyway - I will be using my tried and test KB SG 1.30. With no idea of a tension start im going to do 48 lbs (+5 lbs on last mains/crosses) unless somebody advices me differently.

Random unprompted info - I did Prince Classic (Pre-Classic 1975/76?) with KB SG 1.30 @ 63 and another with Prince Classic (Late Unit 1982?) with Gosen Pro Form Tuff 15L @ 58 lbs - both within the last week - i preferred the Nylon racket.
 
I`m bending the thread rules a bit here but fresh through the door today from the auction site:
A big box of old badminton and tennis rackets -listing pics looked pretty ropey but I spied a Donnay and thought I take a punt.
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The Donnay was calling me .
These 5 battered badminton rackets were not.
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Better...but not by much
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Okay..


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Nice and with the cover.
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And right at the very bottom of the large box :
A Prostaff 95 bag.
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....surely it can`t contain a ..
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It did!
I can`t believe my good luck -I`ve been after an affordable one for ages but they rarely pop up in U.K for reasonable prices.
Even before I un-earthed the PS I felt a little guilty as I only paid £6 including the shipping .
I was a large business seller so a nice win for me..If it had been a charity I`d have given them a decent donation.
I spending the afternoon cleaning the 3 decent tennis rackets and pinching myself :)
 
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What a result! The PSC looks in great condition. Always wondered what a Slazenger Ambassador hit like?
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I will probably get around to giving it a hit at some point ...but expectations are not running high :)

In the meantime I1ve given some TLC to the original leather grips of the Pro Staff,Donnay and Panther Pro Comp in the form of some dubbin to put a bit of moisture and softness back into them.
All three will get a hit tomorrow..
I noticed while cleaning the Pro-Staff that it`s an 18x20 string pattern which should suit my game.
The butt cap code is UFP (above the W) if that gives anybody an indication of place or date of manufacture.
The Donnay International Team Dates to 1983 according to :

Donnay International Team (1983) – GBTennisMuseum

gb.tennismuseum.co.uk gb.tennismuseum.co.uk

..but some of their dates on other rackets seem a bit dodgy to me so I`m unsure if it`s accurate.
I`ve not done any research on the Panther yet -just about to touch up the nasty bit of court rash it has to make it more presentable ..definitatley the most played with ..or carelessly used!
One of the badminton rackets turned out to be reasonable spec too a Carlton Boron Graphite.
as I still play occassionally I may get it re-strung

Chances of me getting this lucky again are probably the same as winning the lottery .
 
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