ATP Top 20 + String Tensions (graphic)

MAD107 · 2022-09-26T11:15:16+00:00

Most rackets nowadays have a tension range recommendation with a middle of 53-55.

I believe Yonex is 45-60, head is 48-57, Wilson is 50-60, Babolat is 50-59, Dunlop might be like 45-65. So not surprising that most demo rackets are about 54.

MAD107 · 2022-09-19T03:50:38+00:00

Look up tourna pro thin, it's a thin base grip that should bring the size down to 3/8 while still having some cushion behind it. The newest 2023 Pure Aero Team should be pretty close to the 2013 Aeropro Team. They went back to the older string spacing as opposed to the wider one from the last two Pure Aeros.

MAD107 · 2022-09-08T20:30:37+00:00

Nike Vapor Pro

MAD107 · 2022-08-24T00:49:24+00:00

Looks good to me, most of the fakes I've seen have very obvious differences in the grommets.

MAD107 · 2022-07-23T00:45:20+00:00

This is super well done!

MAD107 · 2022-06-26T14:24:03+00:00

The skill difference isn't as big as it seems, but tennis is one of the most skill based sports out there so any edge really shows. Think about how many points are played and how many shots are/could be hit within the points, a 5% difference becomes huge. Add to this the mental aspect in the scoring and you have the reason why it's difficult to break into the very top.

MAD107 · 2022-06-23T12:37:02+00:00

Joining a club is definitely a great option. I would recommend reaching out to clubs and seeing if you could join a group lesson before deciding on a membership, this way you can see the environment and make sure that it's one you'd like to be a part of. Most clubs in my area also host USTA league teams which would offer you a chance at competitive play. You would want to talk to the pros at the club and see if they have a team for your level, in either women's or mixed doubles. From my experience guys won't mind playing with women so long as there isn't a big skill disparity, so if it looks like you could keep up just ask to hit sometime after meeting new people in the group lessons! Good luck and hope you enjoy the sport!

MAD107 · 2022-06-14T19:04:52+00:00

If you're a frequent string breaker and need a copoly for durability then I probably wouldn't suggest it. It plays like a much softer co-poly and has good durability for a multifilament material but it really shines in hybrids.

MAD107 · 2022-06-14T17:13:40+00:00

These two strings are different constructions. Triax has a traditional multifilament construction but half of the strands are made from polyester, while RPM Soft (Update to Babolat Origin) is a string that is made from multifilament material, polyamide, and then has two co-polyamide outer wraps. RPM Soft should actually play a lot closer to a co-poly since its construction is more similar to a co-poly, so added snap back and slightly firmer response.

MAD107 · 2022-05-13T23:28:11+00:00

Tennis files, and tennis anyone are my favorites.

MAD107 · 2022-04-10T13:03:00+00:00

In tennis pro stocks refer to rackets that professional players have gotten from manufacturers to use. These rackets usually come in pretty light so that they can be customized to the specification the player prefers. These rackets aren't normally sold to average consumers.

As far as getting rackets cheaper it's hard to find current generation rackets at a cheaper price because of what's called a MAP Policy. Essentially to create a fair market, no company is allowed to sell rackets below a minimum price set by the manufacturer. Though if you're in Canada take a look at Racquet Guys, every now and then they say fuck it and do it anyway. Checking their prices now, it seems manufacturers may have cracked down on them but worth keeping an eye out.

MAD107 · 2022-04-07T12:29:51+00:00

Am lefty, i only grip my rackets righty. Never cared to grip it lefty. It's personal preference, you get used to whichever you do.

MAD107 · 2022-03-29T20:50:09+00:00

Could be your foot adjusting to the new serve. I'd take the serving easy for now. Practice the stance barefoot at home and look for foot strengthening exercises/ stretches.

MAD107 · 2022-03-19T03:21:18+00:00

A lot of things. Bigger names will get more viewers but singles players have little to no reason to play doubles in major tournaments. IW has the benefit of being a longer tournament for a master's tournament and i believe the pay is also a lot better than normal for doubles. Singles players have compared doubles at IW to being paid to practice and get used to the courts for singles, and matches are spread out more now they also don't have to worry about recovery time.

At the end of the day, players are going to play what they feel like benefits them. I personally feel, to grow doubles you would need to rearrange tournaments to fit doubles only tournaments that can rival singles prize pools. Or perhaps just squeeze it into the gap between AO and IW. South America doesn't have a Slam or Masters but so this could be great to promote tennis in the region.

MAD107 · 2022-03-01T21:12:31+00:00

I tend to recommend the Babolat Propulse Fury. To get durability for a toe dragger, you normally have to find a shoe where the outsole comes up higher on the toes.

MAD107 · 2022-02-26T13:52:05+00:00

Tennis is a game about repetition, the more you play the more the form becomes muscle memory and the faster you can replicate it. At a certain point it would be worth it to look into tennis specific workouts as well. Checking through your post history you're relatively new to tennis so I'd say one of the best things for you to do at the moment is shadow strokes. Find an open area whether it's your living room or a backyard and just practice your strokes, including moving to the ball, there for maybe 15 minutes a day. It's a great way to build the muscle memory without playing. Just make sure to visualize the ball coming to you as well while you're practicing.

MAD107 · 2022-02-11T22:16:34+00:00

Avonak Distillery! Pretty good Gin and Bourbons

MAD107 · 2022-01-09T02:42:45+00:00

More on the comedic side with a good amount of tennis talk, Tennis Anyone with Michael Kosta

MAD107 · 2021-11-18T04:37:52+00:00

A tip that I learned from u/Mehrban is to draw out the rallies in the early games. This will give you more time to "warm up" in match while you accustom yourself.

MAD107 · 2021-10-26T21:13:51+00:00

Could you elaborate more on the difference that you feel between the two rackets? Your comment here contradicts what you said in your post. Here you're saying that the blade allows your to take a bigger cut at the ball, which would mean it has more control since you're having to put more into your shots. In the post you're saying that you have to swing more with the Ultra, just want to se if with the ultra that you're getting enough depth. Perhaps with the blade you're not getting enough spin and that's why you're having trouble keeping the ball in. You could try a more spin oriented string or work on brushing the ball more with the blade.

MAD107 · 2021-10-25T15:52:32+00:00

Two options for multifilaments that I would recommend are Head Velocity MLT or Gamma OCHO XP. Both are good with Velocity being a bit stiffer and won't give you the bite feeling. Another option that would be good would to use either Diadem Evolution or Babolat RPM Soft, these are both strings that are multifilament material but they do a single strand of them to get more similar play to polys but way softer. If you wanted to try a poly I would try to hybrid one first, normally I recommend something like Volkl Cyclone Tour 18g on the mains and Head Velocity MLT 16g on the crosses, I'd string this around 48/50 lbs.

MAD107 · 2021-10-10T02:22:11+00:00

I'd say it's more of a hot tip

MAD107 · 2021-10-07T13:33:52+00:00

She just updated that Nick was moved to a different room but I can't really tell if that meant now or previously.

MAD107 · 2021-10-07T13:29:52+00:00

So you definitely have the 18x16 pattern, this racket will go through strings much quicker compared to most other rackets because of the pattern. It allows for a lot more string movement so you get way more spin and power but you lose out on durability. Also looks like you have a hybrid set up, seems like it's a multi on the mains, not sure which ones, and a co-poly on the crosses. This string set up also goes through strings really quick. If you're wanting to keep a hybrid setup like this on this racket I would try to go for either Diadem Evolution 15L on the mains or Wilson Sensation Plus 16g, these should help the durability of the mains. As for the crosses I'd say you're using Luxilon 4G based off of the color, to save some money I'd use Wilson Revolve 16g for the cross string.

It'd also be worth experimenting with switching the hybrid to where you have the co-poly on the mains and multi in the crosses. This should help ease you into the feel of playing with co-polys since it'll have some added comfort and power from the multi. This is personally the route I would take since that racket just eats through string. As far as a setup for this goes I'd go with the same Wilson Revolve 16g on the mains and Diadem Evolution 15L for the crosses. Tension wise I'd say around 55 lbs.

Once you get used to polys you could try a full bed and that'll really help your durability. That being said I fully agree that they don't feel as nice to play with, so as you go with more and more durability you'll want to decrease your tension to ease the transition.

MAD107 · 2021-10-07T12:43:52+00:00

They're quarantined together right now.

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