Rick Ebel

Male

Tempe, AZ

United States

Profile Information:

I am a:
Casual Player
Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
tempe, az
Favorite pro tennis player(s):
nadal and federer, Borg
My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
Getting there, Do not know my rating, If tennis is on TV - I am watching
On the court, I am a:
rightie, doubles partner, singles player, gamer, all courter, gracious winner
My favorite local courts:
play mostly at Kiwuanis park
Relationship status:
Single

Comment Wall:

  • Tim Prapong

    Welcometo Tennisopolis, Rick ! To look for new partners, begin with the Meetup tab at thetop of the page. Be sure to look through our forums as well. 

    Jan 11, 2011

  • Tim Prapong

    A fellow racquetballer! Well, I know the NCode 95 and while it is a very good frame, it can feel like a piece of lumber. I would need to know your playing style and what you want the racquet to do. If you want a lighter Wilson, the Pro Tour is definitely that, but it feels springy. If you like the NCode's characteristics, I would say the BLX Blade that will be coming out soon, maybe next month, will be your best bet if you stay with Wilson. I am enjoying the Head Youtek Prestige Mid for a faster, lighter racquet.

    Jan 11, 2011

  • Tim Prapong

    I would recommend the BLX Six One Tour, which is more headlight than either K Six One or NCode Six One, as the closest thing, but it has a smaller head and the same overall weight. The BLX 6.1 95 version is way too light in my opinion. But maybe you could lead it a little.

    I personally like Volkl Powerbridge 10 mid or midplus (spin) or Head Youtek Prestige Pro (spin) or Mid.

    Jan 11, 2011

  • Tim Prapong

    Maybe you can find a Wilson KBlade used off of Tennis Warehouse forum classifieds board. That is a popular Wilson of two years ago, which has alot of power yet has a decent amount of control. Also look on ebay. I've bought dozens of racquets cheap from there.

    But if you plan on playing much, and you want 11.3, I think that Wilson Pro Tour, Dunlop 4D 300 Tour, or Head Youtek Prestige Midplus will suit you. Just string it around 59 with a soft string like Kirschbaum Pro Line 2 or Genesis Typhoon. Those are all good tweener racquets, not tour weight, but not beginner (anything below 11 oz.)  Stay away from those with a passion. You'll end up having shock travel up your arm because the racquet will twist unnecessarily.

     

    Jan 11, 2011