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Tuning a racket ;)
Started this discussion. Last reply by CoachV - William Vazquez Mar 4, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
So, currently I'm playing with a Babolat AeroPro Drive GT and I'm somehow satisfied about it. I have another Head Youtek Pro Prestige (Wawrinka racket of choice) that I just got it but somehow it…Continue
What are you thinking on using wax on poli strings?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim Prapong Jan 11, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I saw that on natural gut you can use wax for better resistance but for me not resistance is important as it is the movement of strings. I saw that for better spin is very important that mains are…Continue
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akajohn replied to Tim Prapong's discussion 'Tuning your racquet: swingweight, balance, lead tape adjustments, polarized/ depolarized setups.'"I was not visiting this place for very long time and I'm sorry about but meanwhile I played a hell lot of tennis :) I changed my racket moving from Aero Pro Drive GT to the latest Roddick Pure Drive and this season I was using just this one…"
akajohn replied to Tim Prapong's discussion 'What is wrong with Djokovic's game??'"I think that for him is hard to be number one and is a matter of confidence. On the other side his playing style was analyzed and right now everybody knows what to expect and what to do against him. Combining these 2 factors is not easy for him…"
CoachV - William Vazquez replied to akajohn's discussion 'Tuning a racket ;)'"Train more with the heavier racquet. the head speed will increase when swich to a light version. so an Idea would be to have 4 racquets one racquet 1.5 to 2 oz heavier than the other ones at the same balance to increase strength and speed the…"
CoachV - William Vazquez replied to akajohn's discussion 'Tuning a racket ;)'"Ive got leather. the best leather Grip for the Price is the Klippermate Leather Grip. you will need a Double sided Tape and its made from real cow/cat hide. 5 bucks plus shipping and handling. Its real durable and Feel like the Old Leathers from the…"
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Is she saying something
"By the way, an interesting question could be: How much money Yonnex is paying her to use their stick?"
akajohn replied to akajohn's discussion 'Tuning a racket ;)'"Actually I was checking your discussion about this point and I found out the tool to calculate the swingweight. So, if I'm going to add 10 grams in the handle I will move the balance more 1.5 points to handle and the swingweight will go with…"
CoachV - William Vazquez replied to akajohn's discussion 'Tuning a racket ;)'"My Kfactor Tours/Federer's Racquet. are 7 points head light and weights less than 12 oz. Ive got the weight around 13oz and changed the balance to 6 points head light. Heaiver head harder hit, Need more forearm strength to handle it. It took a…"
CoachV - William Vazquez replied to akajohn's discussion 'Tuning a racket ;)'"The extra weight will make you stronger. just dont go over 14oz unless you are a big man. Also stay around 6 or 7 head light points for the racquet head speed with the extra weight."
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CoachV - William Vazquez replied to akajohn's discussion 'Tuning a racket ;)'"look for how to weight up my k factor racquets . I was looking for help for customizing my racquets. ive got good advise from the opolites here."
akajohn replied to akajohn's discussion 'Tuning a racket ;)'"so it will not be easier to generate head speed (for top spin I mean) in that respect... Is this the conclusion? Anyhow, maybe next days I will visit Babolat official shop and have a discussion with the guys there ;)"
Sergey replied to akajohn's discussion 'Tuning a racket ;)'"With more racket weight it will be less maneuverable but definitely will improve general plow through."
akajohn commented on Mark T.'s photoIs she saying something
"actually she has a blog and we can check there but anyhow I think is cross-marketing :)
and here is Steven; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Gerrard
and some images with him;…"
akajohn commented on Mark T.'s photoIs she saying something
"Steven Gerrard is a simbol of FC Liverpool but soccer is not popular in US so is acceptable you don't know him :) Anyhow I don't know any hockey, baseball player and I hardly remember a basketball player :)
So, in the end I…"
akajohn replied to akajohn's discussion 'Tuning a racket ;)'"The trick with leather grip is already done... usually when I'm buying a racket I change the grip with Babolat Leather grip and I add an over-grip (I'm playing with number 3 handle)... so, my ex-Cortex had the same treatment and my current…"
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