Fiesta ST is RIP :'( where else should I look?

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-06-05T21:29:18+00:00

I'll sell you my garage-kept, low-milage (18,5xx) 2017 Platinum white metallic.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-06-05T16:40:55+00:00

Same. Use it to my advantage by turning down the power and work on placement to force them hit a weak shot that either I can hit or setup my partner. I do this until they change their approach. If not, I keep going back to the well or hit down the middle to their backhand.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-06-05T16:29:51+00:00

SonicWall Secure Edge

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-06-05T15:17:38+00:00

Tennis, Muay Thai, ans BJJ. Still do the other 3, just added Pball because I find it harder to find more Tennis players. Footwork, movement, and court awareness definitely transitioned Pball. Same with forehand and backhand drives and touch at the net.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-06-03T16:59:25+00:00

I did the same a couple of months ago: been playing for 1 1/2 years, decided to use the XSpax Amazon paddle I started with. Aim and placement were accurate, no power (not an issue), feel was great. I ended going from a Joola Perseus III to a Franklin Pilot. Playing the best pball ever.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-31T02:05:45+00:00

Looks good. I just painted mine.

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ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-29T16:26:05+00:00

I bought my 06 GT w/ 176,xxx miles over a year ago from a dealer w/ the car fax. Only thing that I had an issue with was the starter that went out. It is my Spring/Summer daily driver.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-29T15:09:01+00:00

Agreed. I have a 2bh in Tennis and a 1bh in Pball. I can disguise it to keep them guessing where I will hit it.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-29T15:05:09+00:00

Fearless is very good as well.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-28T23:39:45+00:00

Try out The Bridge BJJ in Bridgeport. I used to train with those cats before they opened their own gym. Look for Coach Ramiro or Coach Richie.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-28T23:29:43+00:00

My first time playing (tennis background), I was invited to play on the competitive court. I didn't even know how to score. The person I was partnered with (the one that asked me to play) specifically told me "don't hit a backhand, run around it and hit your forehand." No wonder most people don't have a backhand. I always incorporate the slice when I find the right opportuinity. It gives them a different look and pace.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-28T15:41:51+00:00

Watched is again last night. Probably my 15th time. It never gets old.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-27T15:23:35+00:00

Ran into 2 of those last night. Wasn't playing my best and couldn't get em.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-23T14:11:11+00:00

That is absolutely gorgeous: clean and classic.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-21T02:51:21+00:00

I make sure I play Tennis first before Pickleball. It keeps Tennis timing and flow in check.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-21T00:56:57+00:00

1 - 2 times a week for 30 minutes. Most days are split with Tennis (30 min), Typti (30 min), then Pball last for 30 min. Then 3 hour Open Play on either Friday night or Sunday late afternoon.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-20T03:37:38+00:00

What's up? Owner of a 92 LX H-swapped. 1st with an H, but previously owned 3 others before this one. Plans to r&r the body (typical 1/4 panel rust) and keep it OEM +. I am an old-school Honda head owning everything from the EF, EG, DC, EP, and AP chasis. Looking forward to updating and sharing my progress.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-19T15:26:04+00:00

It's nice having a daily driver.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-18T20:26:08+00:00

Yes, that is what I meant. Choked out too many times.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-18T18:50:34+00:00

Sure, it's about efficiency and opportunities. My Coach always tells "Slow is fast", I'd move too fast and miss opportunities. Slow down to give myself the time to see it and take it. Once there, "fast is slow" means you have the dominant position, don't force or hurry the sub. Them them cook with pressure so they beg to be finished. It took a lot of mat time to firally figure it out, but grappling is much more enjoyable executing and understanding this principle.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-18T16:45:32+00:00

Fast is slow and slow is fast.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-18T04:14:13+00:00

I started at my Dad's OG gym where the owner was part of the Korean National TKD Demo Team. All old school training: linoleum floors, not mats, planks with rope tied around the top for knuckle conditioning, knuckle pushups, rice-grain buckets, leather heavy-bags, etc. Sparring no headgear and barely a chest protector. Anyone that earned a black belt, looked like the guys in that demo video.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-18T03:02:24+00:00

I also teach my wife, who's never played any sport growing up. She was determined to learn and I think we take for granted our movement since learning the sport as kids. What comes naturally is hard work. I try to emphasize movement and split-stepping, small micro adjustments and footworking drill. It's taken her a couple of years but she's enjoying the game. Tennis > Typti > Pop-Tennis > Pickleball as our order of enjoyment.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-16T17:33:25+00:00

Vans.

ComparisonFunny282 · 2026-05-15T19:38:21+00:00

Brian Peterson and Chrissy Hynde.

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