"Hey there Arianne
For what it's worth, both myself and my tennis buddy have been using Babolat Hurricane Pro 16s on the mains @ between 56-58lb (he prefers slightly higher tension as he hits with lots of topspin) and Wilson NXT 16s…"
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Ben replied to Arianne Kim's discussion 'restringing my babolat aeropro drive gt....need suggestions..' in the group Racket Stringers Unite
Ben left a comment for Lucile Bosche´"yes i bought his book a few years ago when i started to play again after a few years out of the game. Interesting perspective on coaching - I did try and adopt some of his priniciples!"
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- I am a:
- Tournament/ League Player, Racquet Stringer
- Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
- London
- Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
- I used to play weekly at high school and university but then had to stop after shoulder surgery 3 years ago. Started playing seriously again when I was in the States last year - now back in London and generally play most evenings after work. I'm around a 4.0 game (depending on my mood!) and I love the sport. I'm a lefty who plays with a fluid top-spin and enjoy playing at the net, so I'm quite a useful doubles player. I also string the odd racquet if you need help with that.
I'm a club player who's keen to hit with other competitive players - looking to improve my matchplay, but happy to just rally and work on different strokes. I'm based in Ealing, West London and the club I play at is a 20 minute drive from here, happy to give lifts there if necessary.
- Favorite pro tennis player(s):
- Current mens: Federer, Murray, Djokovic, Tsonga, Nishikori (rising star!)
(although I confess to using Nadal's old Aeropro Drive... must be a lefty thing haha)
Ladies: Hantuchova, Ivanovic, Sharapova
Previous generation: Sampras, Agassi, Chang, McEnroe, Henin
- My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
- NTRP 4.5
- On the court, I am a:
- doubles partner, singles player, top-spinner
- My favorite local courts:
- David Lloyd Heston (not so much favourite, but where I play most days since they have indoor courts!)
- Relationship status:
- Single
Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 1:17pm on April 18, 2009,
Mark / The Mayor said… - Hi Lefty!
There's a funny lefty thread started here:
Revenge on Righthanders
Get back at Righties!
M
- At 11:26pm on November 20, 2008,
Rachel said… - Sure, Ben.
- At 11:00am on November 20, 2008,
Karina said… - Thanks for checking it. something happened with the server recently. I need to change it. Thakns for letting me know.
- At 11:15pm on November 15, 2008,
Truc N. said… - Okay so I only had time to go to Academy Sports and checked out the rackets. The ones that impressed me the most were the Wilson K factor and the Prince 03 technology. I guess my question is that should I keep the strings that comes with the racket or just get it retrung right away?
- At 11:31am on November 15, 2008, Truc N. said…
- You're the best Ben! Thanks for all your suggestions!
- At 3:07pm on November 14, 2008,
kevin nguyen said… - Ben...so yyou are studying pharmacy? What school are you attending? let me know when you are in town. i would love to hit with you..
kevin
- At 3:53am on November 14, 2008, Truc N. said…
- Hi Ben! Played on the high school tennis team 10 years ago but have no idea what player level I am. I can say that I havea won a couple of trophies in my high school days but never took it beyond that. I am a baseliner and my shots have normally been flat with not much topspin at all. Back then I was more into accuracy and wasn't much of a power hitter. If my memory serves me right, I had a Prince racket and the string tension was at 70. I would like to add more power to my shots. I have broken strings before, however, it wasn't that often. I am not looking for a beginner's racket and am willing to purchase a racket that I can use for awhile. Thanks!
- At 2:54am on November 14, 2008,
Li Tai Fang said… - it's a dropweight machine so it doesn't need tension meter.
- At 2:46am on November 14, 2008, Li Tai Fang said…
- yes i have a stringing machine: gamma progression II 602fc
- At 9:01am on November 12, 2008,
Gretchen said… - Hi Ben. Welcome and thanks so much for you nice comment! I'll definitely look you up if I ever get to London.
Cheers!
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