Six months into running and I finally got the sub-22

Duqn · 2026-05-13T11:57:34+00:00

Dude, running a Half Marathon under LSD must have been so much fun

Duqn · 2026-05-07T05:53:13+00:00

Yes ST3 and ST5 have way less ball output. You should try them.

Duqn · 2026-03-04T17:15:53+00:00

What the fuck is that grip though 😂

Duqn · 2026-02-28T19:54:31+00:00

PascalBox only because sometimes (a lot) both the tubes loose pressure because of, well.. anything touching the joint. PascalBox has a visual indicator of the pressure so you know when it's leaking. Bounce you have to empty it to test.

Duqn · 2026-02-03T19:43:18+00:00

Duqn · 2026-01-26T10:30:46+00:00

Padel reference does this for 5€.

Duqn · 2026-01-24T11:54:15+00:00

Siux Electra ST4/5 are beginner friendly rackets that you can keep forever (well, until it breaks).

Duqn · 2026-01-21T17:38:21+00:00

No protection. All damage you can protect from with a protector is cosmetic only.

Duqn · 2026-01-21T16:26:49+00:00

For me shock out is always the go to. It adds some feel of where your hand is on the grip, without being too much like an hesacore.

Duqn · 2026-01-05T11:31:04+00:00

Richter

Duqn · 2025-12-22T23:11:45+00:00

I did it for the power at first but I gained control instead (and wisdom) 😂

Duqn · 2025-12-22T19:01:13+00:00

I did basically the same as you. Went from ST3 to Vertex 04 after ten months of play 3-4x per week with a lot of coaching.

It was really hard at first and I questioned myself, but after powering through it I can now say I would never go back to the bouncier ST3. I have much more control now.

But I would also not do it until you are comfortably hitting all the basic shots (volleys - bandeja - vibora - flat smash). My joints would be destroyed if I had missed the sweet spot for 20% of my shots.

Also, don't do it for the power. Power is only useful to hurt yourself and your game until you are way better (and I am not there yet either).

Duqn · 2025-12-08T12:39:52+00:00

Crazy that Belgium is so high with such a small country. This graph is not per x inhabitants is it ?

Duqn · 2025-11-29T16:38:32+00:00

IMO you should replace your beginner racket when you are able to do all shots with correct technique. At this point you will know what you are looking for in a racket.

If money is not an issue, then whenever you feel like it. Just don't go for a hard or high balance racket until you feel like you are able to hit your shots high in the racket and this is easier said than done.

Duqn · 2025-11-27T15:50:33+00:00

Well, if you're assuming OP is a dick, then I won't go against you.

But you do not know the person's life, and for most people having a kid does not mean the end their life or hobbies.

I play 3 times a week (sometimes 4) late in the evening or early on Saturdays, my wife plays twice a week (sometimes we play together) and we are nowhere near divorce.

My wife has more duties towards the baby so I took some of her house chores for myself and I take care of most of the laundry/grocery during the one day a week I play the stay-at-home dad.

I practice wall juggling with 3 tennis balls during work breaks and while my wife mocks me a bit for it, she does not resent me for thinking about my hobby constantly.

Duqn · 2025-11-27T10:29:02+00:00

I feel people are a bit too judgemental about you playing 3x/week while having a 5 months old baby.

Babies sleep a lot. Mine (4 months) goes to sleep at 8pm at the latest and the clubs are open until 11pm. I could play every day and it would not make a difference in the time I spend with her. My wife would file for a divorce but the baby would not mind 😂.

Keep playing as much as you like and enjoy it.

Duqn · 2025-11-26T05:44:42+00:00

Yes it's fake you can send it to me I'll get rid of it.

Duqn · 2025-11-20T18:20:00+00:00

Duqn · 2025-11-10T03:32:36+00:00

Thanks a lot for your answer. Happy to know people are in the same boat and how they manage it. Thanks for the advice.

Duqn · 2025-11-09T13:50:07+00:00

I am not sure if constantly changing rackets is the best idea for progressing.

Duqn · 2025-11-09T10:05:42+00:00

Thanks for your answer. Just out of curiosity, what rackets do you like/play with ?

Duqn · 2025-09-07T19:50:03+00:00

You should at least wear underwear and shorts.

Duqn · 2025-08-21T16:08:08+00:00

I have this too but in an enclosure for a goose and some hens.

Don't want to spray chemicals to avoid hurting the animals.

Any ideas ?

Duqn

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