bobleenov1963
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Which part of the city in the US? Only one net up? Sound like a very city that doesn't have much money in the city budget for parks and recreations.
How cold is too cold to play tennis?
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Which part of the city in the US? Only one net up? Sound like a very city that doesn't have much money in the city budget for parks and recreations.
There was a time when I didn‘t mind playing in colder temps, but now I am indoor only for the winter, unless I’m visiting someplace nice like you guys.
bobleenov1963
Hall of Fame
Nice!
I have never stayed in that area, but I‘ve vacationed in the Keys and Southwest parts many times ; some of the retired military people are amazing tennis players.
Cocoa beach is a few minutes drive from Cape Canaveral. You can see SpaceX launchs there. Very nice place and a must shorter drive to Cocoa beach from Virginia than Key West
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
We had over 200 courts till pb. Meant one net per site
bobleenov1963
Hall of Fame
That's just not right. It is not like that in Northern Virginia. Apparently, the people working for public parks and recreation are too lazy to remove the net from tennis courts. Either that or the department is flushed with cash not to be bothered to remove tennis nets from tennis courts
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
No, the nets come down after Thanksgiving. May save money leaving them up.That's just not right. It is not like that in Northern Virginia. Apparently, the people working for public parks and recreation are too lazy to remove the net from tennis courts. Either that or the department is flushed with cash not to be bothered to remove tennis nets from tennis courts
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blackfrido
Hall of Fame
I guess 20 below zero is cold to play
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Roller Hockey?
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
This was me and my buddies BITD...
It all comes down to what you are used to.
I used to live on the west coast and would regularly play early morning in winter when the temp was still in the high 30's. Although by the time we were done a couple hours later it would have climbed into the low 50's.
Now I'm in Florida and playing in anything less than 60 seems criminal. Thankfully that's a consideration in all of maybe 2 or 3 days a year!
On the flip side, I would never have imagined being able to play in the afternoon in summer here, when it is high 90's, sunny, and super humid.
And yet I've acclimatized to that also and now it's no problem.
Basically, you can get used to almost anything over time.
I used to live on the west coast and would regularly play early morning in winter when the temp was still in the high 30's. Although by the time we were done a couple hours later it would have climbed into the low 50's.
Now I'm in Florida and playing in anything less than 60 seems criminal. Thankfully that's a consideration in all of maybe 2 or 3 days a year!
On the flip side, I would never have imagined being able to play in the afternoon in summer here, when it is high 90's, sunny, and super humid.
And yet I've acclimatized to that also and now it's no problem.
Basically, you can get used to almost anything over time.
i can understand how some people dont want to play when its cold
Here in the SF BayArea, one group i play with start at 8am. This saturday it was 38F, we couldnt play because there was ice on the court.
some guys at my club are whimpy, instead of starting at 930, when its about 42F, they want to start at 11am so it will warm up to 48-50F.
cold weather doesnt bother me, you just have to adjust to the balls feeling like rocks and the slower pace due to the cold weather.
for me, i have to swing harder to generate any decent pace
unless its below 32F, i will play.
i might have to string my racquets at a lower tension, if the cold spell continues here in the SF Bay Area
z
Here in the SF BayArea, one group i play with start at 8am. This saturday it was 38F, we couldnt play because there was ice on the court.
some guys at my club are whimpy, instead of starting at 930, when its about 42F, they want to start at 11am so it will warm up to 48-50F.
cold weather doesnt bother me, you just have to adjust to the balls feeling like rocks and the slower pace due to the cold weather.
for me, i have to swing harder to generate any decent pace
unless its below 32F, i will play.
i might have to string my racquets at a lower tension, if the cold spell continues here in the SF Bay Area
z
was it -12C outside, and you were in an indoor court where it was 25C?
No, i played outside. There was snow, around the court, we shuffled the snow away, and salted some areas to remove thin ice. Outdoor carpet. Minus 12, it was during covid, but it was wonderful and sunny, loved it.
socallefty
G.O.A.T.
When it is cold with the sun out, it is much easier to play than the same temperature at night.
sovertennis
Professional
When I lived in the Northeast, I rarely played when the temps were below 50d because the outdoor nets came down in the late fall and were not reinstalled until April. I played indoors. After I moved to the Southeast, where there are few indoor courts, I was very surprised at how people would play when the temps descended into the 40s and even 30s, although 45d (in the daytime) in the Southeast feels considerably warmer than the same temp in the Northeast.
Most of the players I coach have no qualms about practicing when the temps are in the high 30s. Because I don't believe it's productive to play when it's that cold, I've implemented the "40d Rule", ie if the temp does not exceed 40d at some point in our hour, or if the "feels like" temp, incl wind, will keep it below 40d, we won't practice.
Most of the players I coach have no qualms about practicing when the temps are in the high 30s. Because I don't believe it's productive to play when it's that cold, I've implemented the "40d Rule", ie if the temp does not exceed 40d at some point in our hour, or if the "feels like" temp, incl wind, will keep it below 40d, we won't practice.
FYI minus 12 celsius is 10,4 F.....
bobleenov1963
Hall of Fame
I like what you guy are debating how cold it is to play tennis. In the meantime, my wife and daughter is currently in Boca Raton FL and the temperature is in the high 70's
ChaelAZ
G.O.A.T.
I like what you guy are debating how cold it is to play tennis. In the meantime, my wife and daughter is currently in Boca Raton FL and the temperature is in the high 70's
Hey, I am in AZ and it is 65 and sunny at this moment.
Just was one of those odd storms that rolled in!
LocNetMonster
Professional
Sunny 28ºF and no wind is not bad. A couple of outings in the upper 20s really makes one appreciate temps when it finally starts floating back up to the mid 40s.
Cage Rattler
Rookie
Remember playing middle winter in Mendoza in ITF seniors tournament... outdoors, close to the Andes and not pleasant. In fact, they ended canceling a seniors world champs scheduled there a bit later because courts in bad shape. Currently 28C in Cape Town, perfect summer's day.
bobleenov1963
Hall of Fame
28C is about 82.4F and it can be hot. I prefer tennis in the low 21C (70F) and sunny with light or no wind. You can find this weather in Bariloche Argentina between December and January and it is absolutely beautiful. I might head over there for two weeks after next week.
LOBALOT
Legend
Our town removed all but one net on each bank of courts and refused to keep the lights on for us this year so unfortunately arctic tennis is a thing of the past for us and we have moved indoors. I will always have fond memories of playing tennis in a blizzard and drinking frozen post-match beer with my pals but I think our town is banning it.
I have heard they are even thinking of ripping out some of our courts for lighted pickle ball which would be a killer.
I have heard they are even thinking of ripping out some of our courts for lighted pickle ball which would be a killer.
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Slicehand
Guest
Its only too cold if the ball gets sticked to the floor
bobleenov1963
Hall of Fame
My wife and daughter are currently in Fort Lauderdale and it is sunny and temperature is in the low 80's today
. It is 65 today in Northern Virginia.
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