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post #1 of 22
5/6/09 at 9:37pm
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Just wondering if there are any tennis players out there. If so, what racquet are you using? Also, strings and grips welcome.

I use a Babolat Pure Storm Tour with all babolat luxilon string at ~60.
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post #2 of 22
5/7/09 at 6:48am
I've got through a fair range of rackets over the years. At the moment I use:
Wilson Prostaff Rok (93sq in)
Size 5 grip overgripped with Karakal Kumfy, I'd love to play with leather but I need the extra size of a thick overgrip
Prince synthetic gut strings (nothing special, but I only play for fun nowadays)

It's a real shame Wilson discontinued the Prostaff range. The name was much cooler than k-factor. I'm gonna have to get some new rackets this season and it looks like Wilson are about the only ones making smaller head sizes (<95sq in). I just can't play with the large heads that most manufacturers make.
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post #3 of 22
5/7/09 at 11:50am
How regularly do you guys get to play?

I am just starting off now =) After exams I am hoping to get around 1 hour/1.5 hours per day on the practice pitch and maybe 2-3 hours per week with another tennis player.
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post #4 of 22
5/9/09 at 5:28pm
hi all.
Dunlop. Muscle Weave 200g 95.
i have all different strings in my stix right now. poly, syn gut, poly/syn hybrid. I like the prince synthetic w/duraflex on the cheap.
Logwed:
luxilon strings at 60lbs is making my arm hurt just thinking about it. Ive only tried a Babolat one time. I couldnt get used to it.
stoin:
I tried a ROK a few times and really liked it. The original pro staff 85 will always be THE RACKET.
I have a K-factor 90 that i got on a whim. Ill sell it to you (need some new headpones)
MartinJ:
an hour a day on the court will make an improvement. 3 hours a week playing points will improve your game faster.
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post #5 of 22
5/9/09 at 5:46pm
I used to play a lot more in high school (I played varsity) but I still hit around every now and then.

I use a Head Prestige Mid-Size with Luxilon Big Banger Ace (18 gauge) and a Babalot Leather Grip.
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post #6 of 22
5/12/09 at 5:58pm
I play two league matches a week.

Prostaff 6.0 95
Babolat Pro Hurricane - 58lb
Babolat Pro Tour Overgrip
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post #7 of 22
5/18/09 at 5:43pm
Babolat Pure Drive Plus Cortex
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post #8 of 22
5/26/09 at 2:01pm
Damn I though this thread was about favourite tennis players or something. Oh well....
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post #9 of 22
5/26/09 at 2:39pm
I really like tennis but I never ever get to play. Barely anybody I know shares my enthusiasm.

I've just got a cheap walmart racquet, but for the random match, it gets the job done.
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post #10 of 22
5/26/09 at 3:02pm
Andre Agassi, especially the neon years. He may have more successful with Gilbert, but it wasn't as entertaining. My game however is patterned after Pete Sampras; if that doesn't give away my age...

Fernando Gonzalez is my current fave out of the modern crop. I like to watch that big right wing of his.
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post #11 of 22
5/26/09 at 5:39pm
Flexpoint 6 with Wilson W-line grey strings @ 63lbs
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post #12 of 22
5/26/09 at 10:59pm
cool
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post #13 of 22
5/26/09 at 11:06pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MartinJ View Post
How regularly do you guys get to play?

I am just starting off now =) After exams I am hoping to get around 1 hour/1.5 hours per day on the practice pitch and maybe 2-3 hours per week with another tennis player.
During the season (High School Boys), I play ~2 hours a day, matches and practice. Just ended today though, my state run did not go as planned...
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post #14 of 22
5/29/09 at 6:50pm
I envy you guys with prostaffs. One of my favourite raquets ever made, maybe best imo.

Anyways,

Raquet: Head Micro-Gel Instinct (Its a pretty good raquet, nothing fancy)

Strings: Babolat Pro Hurricaines (62)

Grips: I like Wilson Pro Overgrips, but due to emergency I had to use Gamma Supremes, they are wayyy to tacky though.
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post #15 of 22
5/29/09 at 7:16pm
I just switched from a Volkl Quantum V1 to the Prince O3 Speedport Tour. I try to play at least once a week. I play in the USTA leagues mostly.
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