Jack Sock already gave up on the Ezone?

[WayneBretsky]

Watching him practice in Houston today with one of the vcore pro 97 models. TW won’t let me post pictures.

 

[dkmura]

Not surprising that Sock continues to experiment with all the Yonex lineup. He still hasn't found the "magic combo" of racquet, string and his own skill set. Not being such a young player any longer, he must try to maximize his potential before that window closes.

 

[johnmccabe]

It'll be a pickle ball racquet

 

[vsbabolat]

Not surprising that Sock continues to experiment with all the Yonex lineup. He still hasn't found the "magic combo" of racquet, string and his own skill set. Not being such a young player any longer, he must try to maximize his potential before that window closes.

It’s closing very fast

 

[WayneBretsky]

It’s closing very fast

For what it’s worth, he looked pretty bad in practice. Giron was spanking him.

 

[FrankyRelax]

I wonder which qualifier will spank him in the first round

 

[tx10is]

Watching him practice in Houston today with one of the vcore pro 97 models. TW won’t let me post pictures.

Here you go. I was there today also.

 

[bobeeto]

Yeah that poly tour rev looks awful with the VCP

 

[Rabbit]

It’s closing very fast

He should have spent more time in the gym and working on his game. IMO he’sa waste of talent.

 

[WayneBretsky]

Here you go. I was there today also.

Thanks! Beautiful tournament, hope you enjoyed!

 

[ichaseballs]

sock should be on that VC98 like tommy

 

[Permitlady]

how about he lose 50lbs

 

[MisterP]

Didn’t he play with a Pure Storm GT with a PA VS paintjob for a long time? One of the VCore frames has a 16x20 string patter right? The 95 I think.

 

[Nostradamus]

Here you go. I was there today also.

that's the new Vcore ?

 

[WayneBretsky]

how about he lose 50lbs

He’s definitely lost most of the chub, he looked fit. Just not hitting well, spraying alot.

 

[socallefty]

Jack Sock already gave up on serious tennis and is the poster boy of the pickleball pro circuit.

 

[Mr Backhand]

It'll be a pickle ball racquet

I actually saw him playing pickleball with Nicholas Monroe for at least an hour prior to his hit with Giron.

 

[vsbabolat]

I actually saw him playing pickleball with Nicholas Monroe for at least an hour prior to his hit with Giron.

That’s Sock’s future

 

[fullwesternforehand]

Didn’t he play with a Pure Storm GT with a PA VS paintjob for a long time? One of the VCore frames has a 16x20 string patter right? The 95 I think.

No, he used an old aerostorm mold for most of his ATP career, which is a 16x20

 

[MisterP]

No, he used an old aerostorm mold for most of his ATP career, which is a 16x20

Ah. Ok. That’s a pure storm with an aero shaft right?

 

[AM75]

Here you go. I was there today also.

Gosh he lost a lot of weight seemingly.

 

[mad dog1]

Ah. Ok. That’s a pure storm with an aero shaft right?

Yes

 

[am1899]

Doubtful the “searching” is a good sign.

 

[Rabbit]

That’s Sock’s future

He could Team with Sam Querry.

 

[ThisHockeyTalk]

Thanks! Beautiful tournament, hope you enjoyed!

Not to pick on your post, but this is the uglies clay, and perhaps the ugliest tv tournament in all the atp tour. I’ll watch the sullen crowds in Morocco with no announcers before this tourney.

 

[WayneBretsky]

Not to pick on your post, but this is the uglies clay, and perhaps the ugliest tv tournament in all the atp tour. I’ll watch the sullen crowds in Morocco with no announcers before this tourney.

I will lose sleep tonight knowing how much you dislike it. Cheers.

 

[Deleted member 746200]

Yeah that poly tour rev looks awful with the VCP

There is a light purple poly tour rev which is supposed to match with Vcore pro...not sure why he's not using that

 

[bobeeto]

There is a light purple poly tour rev which is supposed to match with Vcore pro...not sure why he's not using that

Probably cause he has a reel of orange and could care less.

Shame on him

 

[vsbabolat]

Not to pick on your post, but this is the uglies clay, and perhaps the ugliest tv tournament in all the atp tour. I’ll watch the sullen crowds in Morocco with no announcers before this tourney.

That’s American red clay. It’s red har-tru that’s a stone that’s mined and then pulverized that’s then blended with with some crushed brick. The particles are bigger than European red clay and the color is a brownish color when compared to European red clay.

 

[Yamin]

Called it.

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Why is that your guess? Do you know about any other athletes apart from Ben?

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Yonex rackets are just really inconsistent for Western grips. The Vcore pro is better than the ezone in this regard, but still pretty bad picking up low balls.

Still think he'll move to Wilson.

 

[MisterP]

Still think he'll move to Wilson.

Maybe even a Prince deal! Really own that washed-up status.

 

[mpournaras]

He saw Tiafoes spin and wanted a part of that. He thought it was the racket

 

[vsbabolat]

He saw Tiafoes spin and wanted a part of that. He thought it was the racket

Of course it’s the racquet

 

[Purestriker]

It’s closing very fast

The window is closed and boarded up for Sock.

 

[MisterP]

He saw Tiafoes spin and wanted a part of that. He thought it was the racket

Francis has a barftastic forehand, compared to sock.

Jack is just lacking control. And strategy. And motivation. As well as a steady paycheck.

 

[codonnell]

There was one article out there that mentioned that he said this is his last time in Houston. Is that true? I know his form hasn’t been amazing and he’s had some difficult losses this year but he’s only 30. I still can see him have a couple years around the 100 mark in singles and pick up a few more masters doubles tournaments along the way. I also think he should try the vcore 98, or just go back to his storm at this point.

 

[WayneBretsky]

There was one article out there that mentioned that he said this is his last time in Houston. Is that true? I know his form hasn’t been amazing and he’s had some difficult losses this year but he’s only 30. I still can see him have a couple years around the 100 mark in singles and pick up a few more masters doubles tournaments along the way. I also think he should try the vcore 98, or just go back to his storm at this point.

he gave a few words after his loss stating if it was his last time here, he just wanted to thank everyone, etc. Sounded like he’s either contemplating it or he may not be able to get in next year, who knows.

 

[KC!]

I'm surprised he didn't go with the VCORE since it would be most similar to Pure Storm.
I never hit with the Pure Storm though, maybe I'm mistaken.
He should just move on to doubles specialist at this point, I think singles window may be gone for him.

 

[CHillTennis]

That’s Sock’s future

There is no future in pickleball because there is no money in the game.

 

[vsbabolat]

There is no future in pickleball because there is no money in the game.

McEnroe, Agassi, Chang, and Roddick hand a nice payday for playing a BS Pickleball match just last weekend. Sam Querry is playing Pickleball now. People are playing and getting tv coverage.

 

[SeeItHitIt]

Dear Jack,

it’s the bow, not the Indian (can I say that anymore?).

 

[tx10is]

McEnroe, Agassi, Chang, and Roddick hand a nice payday for playing a BS Pickleball match just last weekend. Sam Querry is playing Pickleball now. People are playing and getting tv coverage.

lol jack sock is not a hall of Fame player with the pull like McEnroe, Agassi, Chang or Roddick plus this was just one exhibition. I highly doubt Querry is making anything near what he made on the atp tour. The endorsement deals aren't as great either. Sure it may be fun to try out, but he could probably make just as much if not more concentrating on doubles.

 

[CHillTennis]

McEnroe, Agassi, Chang, and Roddick hand a nice payday for playing a BS Pickleball match just last weekend. Sam Querry is playing Pickleball now. People are playing and getting tv coverage.

Yes, there was some money for the legends and their exhibition match.

Sam Querry isn't making more than he would make on the ITF futures tour with his pickleball earnings.

The truth is that there is no money in pickleball.

But there also doesn't need to be.

They can find plenty of these guys who couldn't make it on the pro tour.
But they can make the leap into pickleball and achieve a top fifty ranking (or so.)

These guys will gladly play for peanuts.

A little bit of TV coverage, doesn't really mean anything.

 

[Nate7-5]

He might be bypassing clay to focus on grass/hard court

 

[gnawhb]

Heard from a very reputable source that Jack is gonna play one more year before going full time pickle

 

[vsbabolat]

There is no future in pickleball because there is no money in the game.

Yes, there was some money for the legends and their exhibition match.

Sam Querry isn't making more than he would make on the ITF futures tour with his pickleball earnings.

The truth is that there is no money in pickleball.

But there also doesn't need to be.

They can find plenty of these guys who couldn't make it on the pro tour.
But they can make the leap into pickleball and achieve a top fifty ranking (or so.)

These guys will gladly play for peanuts.

A little bit of TV coverage, doesn't really mean anything.

I think you’re mistaken.

This 16-year-old earns six figures as the world’s number one pickleball player. Here's how her mom helped hone her mental toughness | Fortune

Anna Leigh Waters ranks number one in pickleball worldwide. She mastered the art of hyping herself up.

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[CHillTennis]

I think you’re mistaken.

This 16-year-old earns six figures as the world’s number one pickleball player. Here's how her mom helped hone her mental toughness | Fortune

Anna Leigh Waters ranks number one in pickleball worldwide. She mastered the art of hyping herself up.

fortune.com

Like I said, there is no money in pickleball.

 

[vsbabolat]

Like I said, there is no money in pickleball.

16 year old making 6 figures on the court not counting sponsorship. Yeah, that’s no money at all.

 

[Purestriker]

Heard from a very reputable source that Jack is gonna play one more year before going full time pickle

Why wait. He should go now.

 

[HBK4life]

I think you’re mistaken.

This 16-year-old earns six figures as the world’s number one pickleball player. Here's how her mom helped hone her mental toughness | Fortune

Anna Leigh Waters ranks number one in pickleball worldwide. She mastered the art of hyping herself up.

fortune.com

I don’t think this so called sport will ever get a big TV deal. A television rights contract is where the big money is. PB is not that entertaining to watch on television. The best players might be able to make a living playing PB tournaments.