James Blake - No Dunlop Stencil?

Craig Sheppard

Hall of Fame
Hey I noticed in tonight's match against Tommy Haas that James Blake didn't have a Dunlop stencil on his racquet. Does anyone know if he's in negotiations with them, or perhaps shopping around for something else?
 

Fee

Legend
it was discussed in another thread (its on page 2) during the Legg Mason tournament when it was first noticed. No word on negotiations or anything.
 

my-add

Rookie
it looks like he is now endorsing the new m-fil 200 plus. If you look at the racket on the TW dunlop page, the racket does not have a stencil on it either. Thats the only thing i can think of
 

Craig Sheppard

Hall of Fame
Fee said:
it was discussed in another thread (its on page 2) during the Legg Mason tournament when it was first noticed. No word on negotiations or anything.
Thanks Fee...went back and read that thread. He's poised to make a run at the Open w/ his good showing at the Pen this week. Hope a sponsor is watching... ;-)
 

Rusedski Fan

New User
He was Dropped from Dunlop.

I talked to the Dunlop field rep at Cincy. His contract is ranking related. He dipped too far down, so he is out. He is playing much better being in the final today. Dunlop should reconsider. Maybe he has a clause that gets him back.
 
Rusedski Fan said:
I talked to the Dunlop field rep at Cincy. His contract is ranking related. He dipped too far down, so he is out. He is playing much better being in the final today. Dunlop should reconsider. Maybe he has a clause that gets him back.

actually, i spoke with reps from adidas and they said that blake must utilize the encoder 5.6 racquet technology. Then I spoke with james, since we are great friends... lbah blabh blahblababa.

awesoem. you sound liek a liar.
 

a-rod24

Rookie
Rusedski Fan said:
I talked to the Dunlop field rep at Cincy. His contract is ranking related. He dipped too far down, so he is out. He is playing much better being in the final today. Dunlop should reconsider. Maybe he has a clause that gets him back.



thats awesome thanks for the info, that is so funny
 

Rusedski Fan

New User
Okay, I will prove it.

Mark Kaneko
Dunlop Territory Manager
mktennisrep@yahoo.com

I grabbed Mark's card, for instance when jerks (trevor) like the above poster question your word. Actually I grabbed it to know when new Dunlop gear is coming out. Trevor that post was lame. Email Mark and find out for yourself. He should know Blake's situation, I don't know, he only works for the freaking company. Hey Trev, you hear that, that was the door slamming shut on you and that ill fated post. I admit that was easy, sorry Trevor, you walked into that one. Try posting under, LOOK ITS TREVOR WITH HIS FOOT IN HIS MOUTH.

Better check before you call someone a liar. Where I come from that is pretty insulting. Come correct and post the response when you email Mark to check to see if I am still a liar. I'm sure he will clear it up for you. OUT!
 

Craig Sheppard

Hall of Fame
Steve Huff said:
I watched Blake playing Lopez today, and I'm pretty sure his racket had the Dunlop logo on it.

Hey Steve, no offense but I Tivo'd it and just watched it, unfortunately no stencil. Rusedski up above seemed to explain it... who knows what he'll do in the future tho.
 

Rusedski Fan

New User
Blake should get his deal back.

Only if he wants Dunlop back. Blake is one of the good guys on tour. He is extremely popular stateside. The many tourneys I have been to, he always signs autos for kids and fans. He has had a tough year last year. I just think Dunlop should have stuck by him a little bit more. I suspect that James will be playing with a Head Prestige very soon. Just a guess on my part.

Tough thing this week. I like James and I always like to see him win. But he plays Rusedski Tuesday and I hope Greg thrashes him. Tough opener for Grinning Greg. Go G-Force, keep your summer rolling.

Between Ginepri, Rusedski, and Blake, we have three good comeback stories this year. I hope Gambill follows them next year. Go JanMike.
 
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