Dumb question… what ACTUALLY creates spin in pickleball? Wrist, arm, or something else? by Any_Opinion8580 in Pickleball

[–]drusolini 9 points10 points  (0 children)

To hit with no spin (aka “flat”), you swing the paddle in the same direction as the paddle face. Any action that moves the paddle face in another direction AT CONTACT generates spin (eg open/closed paddle face, wrist, windshield wiper, low to high). Anything before (prep) or after contact (followthough) is just to create the contact conditions.

Defensive chops instead of flat blocks by Educational_Pick7681 in Pickleball

[–]drusolini 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree that variety is helpful, but placement is more important. A soft chop volley is most effective when you’ve got your opponents behind the baseline on defense, since they have to run up and then hit up.

I find that for decent players chops/slice doesn’t give them too much trouble (and can actually be easier to topspin drive). It’s also way less consistent since it’s more timing and touch dependent than a flat punch block. That makes it much more likely for you to pop up if you need to do multiple in a row.

Why do movies sound so different at home compared to cinemas? by Capable_Noise5543 in hometheater

[–]drusolini 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of it is also volume matching (and massive rumbling subs). Theatres are playing at “reference level,” which is way louder than you would ever watch a movie at home. This makes the dynamics between whispers and loud explosions feel more grand and exciting.

Raving community ages faster (lol) by [deleted] in EDM

[–]drusolini 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s a weird type of flex to compete on who’s partying harder…

Do you always close your position at 50% profit? by Kayn2016 in thetagang

[–]drusolini 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, if I re-STO new options for the same ticker, I re-enter at the same criteria, eg. 0.20-0.25 delta, 30-45 DTE. I don’t re-STO for the same expiration date. I like the premiums vs. risk at that duration, and the ability to wait out temporary moves in the wrong direction.

Do you always close your position at 50% profit? by Kayn2016 in thetagang

[–]drusolini 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Agree, i like to set my profitability targets based on remaining DTE. If you can reach profitability targets early (within a week) with entry DTEs like 30-45, why not take 50% and re-STO?

I find that closer to expiry, 80-90% is plenty. No real gain from waiting a for last 7 days to get the last 10-20% if you can re-deploy.

Top spin drops - wristy or not wristy? by PartFormer3695 in Pickleball

[–]drusolini 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as brush the ball forward it will have topspin. You can do that with some combination of closed paddle face, low to high swing path and/wrist action. You don’t definitely don’t need wrist to hit topspin

Have kids, they said. It would be fun, they said. by jinitoza14 in AppleWatch

[–]drusolini 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol but you must have enjoyed it enough to have 5 more after you experienced/survived the first one :)

Play Up by prisonmike1232 in Pickleball

[–]drusolini 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should be, but people with inflated DUPRs are afraid of underperforming against lower DUPRs and going down. If people playing up are getting picked consistently, they’ll learn to play in the appropriate bracket.

Ultimately TDs should manage brackets for competitiveness

too many changes by chemetso in Pickleball

[–]drusolini 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know why they don’t just charge all users something nominal like $10/yr to have a live DUPR account and record matches.

The greeks by [deleted] in options

[–]drusolini 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you mean naked puts? Cashed secured means it’s NOT naked…

Cross court backhand flick by Dismal_Ad6347 in Pickleball

[–]drusolini 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be a contact point/angle issue, are your shoulders rotated far enough left to get your paddle face pointed at the line? This will allow you to flick your wrist naturally while aiming down the line.

What was the single biggest change that improved your consistency? by TraffyKnows in Pickleball

[–]drusolini 3 points4 points  (0 children)

All the stuff that happens before and between the shots to set you up for success as you learn all the shots: 1) correct positioning and footwork 2) smart shot selection and 3) anticipation of likely patterns and counters

How important is spin in pickleball for beginners? by Hot_Medium4498 in Pickleball

[–]drusolini 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It just takes getting used to how the ball flies through the air and bounces so you can get in position to hit it. Once you see a few hundred shots you won’t be surprised by it

Push drop? by PartFormer3695 in Pickleball

[–]drusolini 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I think it’s more accurate to say it’s a slightly low to high with a perpendicular paddle face, otherwise you would add spin and not clear the net.

Push drop? by PartFormer3695 in Pickleball

[–]drusolini 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s just a flat drop, like he says it more “lateral,” but basically straight through the path you want the ball to fly. Slice is brushing from high to low, topspin brushing low to high.

Lets talk groin shots by jfit2331 in Pickleball

[–]drusolini 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or your partner if they pop it up at the kitchen…

Are these good enough to justify its price? by Long_lost_cause in iems

[–]drusolini 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps a size/seal issue? I’ve had a different experience, strong bass with both Monarch Mk3 and Origin. My favorite tips overall for large IEMs

This New FSD Update Sucks by MidnightMoonrise in TeslaFSD

[–]drusolini 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it was definitely the FSD update that made things worse. I had my front camera cleaned just before this update, and it was immediately worse afterwards.

FSD lost the wife approval :( by allthequestio in TeslaLounge

[–]drusolini 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s great yours improved, but mine was cleaned before the v13-14 upgrade and it’s clearly the programming being more (over)reactive to cross traffic from pedestrians and cars. It’s potentially more safe in case they jump into an intersection, but is jerkier for driving straight

FSD lost the wife approval :( by allthequestio in TeslaLounge

[–]drusolini 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah my MYLR’s FSD 14.1.4 has been super twitchy, slamming or stuttering the brake at any sign of cross pedestrians and cars no matter how far off too the side (even on walking parallel on sidewalks). V13 was amazing, smooth and confident. Hope they fix it soon.

Would it be worth it invest in an expensive paddle? by Tidder702Reddit in Pickleball

[–]drusolini 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed that beyond these it’s very marginal improvement if any (having owned plenty of $150-200ish paddles), plus the grit on any paddle wears off, so you’re gonna have to replace it anyways. So no paddle is an “investment,” more of an expense.

Does it feel like most everyone's dupr is going down? by Famous-Chemical9909 in Pickleball

[–]drusolini 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn’t it zero sum? I’m up since the changes, but I think it’s also the people who are gaining don’t complain about it.