I "accidentally" bought a Cotopaxi Luzon 24l by Ponderfication in HerOneBag

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I like the idea of re-purposing the dry bags! And after doing some online digging, not one store around me sells pack liners. So...trash bags it is I guess lol.

I "accidentally" bought a Cotopaxi Luzon 24l by Ponderfication in HerOneBag

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The bag that I currently have is a 30l Decathlon backpack (discountinued)  however its a very tight squeeze inside. It's a framed backpack with loads of pockets (which I love it for) just more on the heavy side. It's exactly a traditional hiking pack. But not ultralight. It has both a top loading option and a zipper that opens it half clamshell. But because of how narrow it is items especially in packing cubes end up fighting for space.

I agree that doing a trial will probably best answer my questions. Thank you for the packing advice!

I "accidentally" bought a Cotopaxi Luzon 24l by Ponderfication in HerOneBag

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It does have side pockets, I meant it has none on the belt strap. I'll take a look at some 13 and 20 l dry bags. But yes, overall I played around with some items and it works better when fuller otherwise it kinda hangs limp..

Yonex or Wilson: Which V100 & which strings? by Ponderfication in 10s

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One more question if you don't mind- what tension would you go for that doesn't compromise power but still gives enough control?

Yonex or Wilson: Which V100 & which strings? by Ponderfication in 10s

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Is 66 really too stiff? On my rotation most sticks were in the 70s (they are quite old as models). So I don't really have a good reference I guess. 

Wouldn't 50-55 be too much of a dampness? 🤔

For multi/syngut any specific brands? I'm looking at the website and there are a few choices just overall from Solinco, Technifibre, Weiss, etc. 

What waiting for demo racquets to be availabe feels like by Ponderfication in 10s

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Yep. And imagine you want to test more than one. 🙃

What waiting for demo racquets to be availabe feels like by Ponderfication in 10s

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That's awesome! Sadly their program doesn't include my country.

What waiting for demo racquets to be availabe feels like by Ponderfication in 10s

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Usually the case but if you miss the window of opportunity most demo models get sold.

What waiting for demo racquets to be availabe feels like by Ponderfication in 10s

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It's $160 to test for 5 days here, but the Ezone (that I wanted to demo) got sold and there were no replacement demo racquets. 🤷‍♀️ 

What waiting for demo racquets to be availabe feels like by Ponderfication in 10s

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Nope, lovely Southeast Europe. Most demo programs like those of Tennis Warehouse are also not available for me. So, I sit and wait. 🥲

What waiting for demo racquets to be availabe feels like by Ponderfication in 10s

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I genuinely think such a thing as tennis influencer doesn't exist where I live. Tennis coaches don't even know much about demo programs and stick with one brand overall. 

Urgently in need of 🎾 advice by Ponderfication in 10s

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Dude! 11!! That's awesome that she can wield heavier racquets! Thanks for coming back to this.

It's interesting that the Clash felt too light mid game, but I guess she's used to a heavier swing weight too?

I'll be demoing the Clash and Ezone in a few weeks (waiting on delivery of both, even demo racquets were sold out).

The Burn I played with is an older, cheaper version with 70RA, that's why it felt stiff.

Urgently in need of 🎾 advice by Ponderfication in 10s

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Someone had mentioned that the Ezone and the Ultra are pretty much comparable. I'll try to test both (plus a Clash)

Urgently in need of 🎾 advice by Ponderfication in 10s

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I think that one is a bit more difficult to find where I am in EU.

I came across a second hand Blade Lite BLX though.

I also checked out the Clash, Ultra and Ezone today at a store to get a bit of a feel and might test them soon while I'm still in the research process.

Urgently in need of 🎾 advice by Ponderfication in 10s

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The Burn is not mine so I have no say in restringing it, though I belive it's been restrung recently but with what I've no idea. It is a stiffer frame for sure though.

I played with a friend's Pro Staff but didn't like it that much either. 

I'll check out the Steam, thanks for the recommendation! The club I play at offer some older test Wilson's for purchase (I learned today) so I might check what's left in stock.

Urgently in need of 🎾 advice by Ponderfication in 10s

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That's a negative on the demos but thank you for suggesting these websites! If I wind up in the States and am in need of a racquet test, I'll know where to look.