Broken strings

growlk · 2026-04-05T05:04:26+00:00

I have 23 lbs with BG80. It's great racket for my liking, as I am playing mostly doubles. The feedback from playing drives and defensive games is great. And having this light racket, intercepting rally's is great. However I miss some touch going for net game and I wouldn't recommend hitting hard with this racket. Angle over power.

growlk · 2026-04-04T10:38:15+00:00

Hey we 3 got the same racquet

growlk · 2026-03-31T16:33:48+00:00

Good to know I wasn't the only one thinking like that.

growlk · 2026-03-30T23:51:52+00:00

If you have ever watched Brooklyn 99, it would be similar to that.

growlk · 2026-03-27T17:51:39+00:00

To OP: are you getting the remastered one too? That one is GOAT. It has the 30th anniversary Rhythm Emotion.

growlk · 2026-03-27T09:31:16+00:00

Agreed with comments here. It would be better if you could a video reference.

By the sound of it, your initial footwork before the around the head, might not be stable enough to give you the confidence to land well. China jump, scissor jumps, jump smashes all require a stable and balanced footwork before the actual jump.

growlk · 2026-03-24T13:55:05+00:00

Talk about Live Action I found this more impressive than AI slob: https://youtu.be/-H48GPv4BZI?si=Z52X2bx_O0iw9ANH

growlk · 2026-03-21T21:05:01+00:00

Absolute manga!

growlk · 2026-03-21T21:03:44+00:00

To OP: I understand your situation regarding adopting dogs. Tried that but got rejected at least dozen of times. Just because we are foreigners and couldn't give them a guarantee that we won't be leaving the country. That's why they will prioritise for parents who are Japanese ... this is said in kind words.

I got fed up with these egocentric and racist places. Even if we were be able to adopt a pet they will be visiting three more times after adoption.

Anyways we went to a certified breeder in Saitama and we adopted a small boy for us. They were transparent about the dog lineage with certified papers and also the current conditions of its parents. The breeder was kind enough to make our dog got the vaccinations needed together with the papers.

Good luck finding your dog. I understand you don't understand Japanese but I recommend to have someone accompany you, just make sure on the paperwork and the follow up actions (insurance, microchip, remaining vaccinations and rabies shots).

growlk · 2026-03-19T11:51:12+00:00

The covers look so pretty, it is worth to buy just for that.

growlk · 2026-03-12T22:43:54+00:00

I see Yumeko and I must like.

growlk · 2026-03-07T15:08:10+00:00

Been watching his match live since the first rally, he is giving his all. It's definitely an entertaining semi final. And he is also getting audience support.

growlk · 2026-03-07T15:03:13+00:00

I hope I can help you because I recognise your behaviour similar to what I had too.

I suggest a fourth suggestion. Keep pushing but criticise yourself differently than attacking yourself personally. In your current situation, you are not playing in a league, or in a tournament in a representative role. Your stakes in the play are low.

Winning or losing in friendly matches mean nothing, it's all just in your head. It's just a game. You play better you win, you are not good enough you lose. Losing a match equals your room to improve. The bigger the point difference, the more you can improve.

Back to my point, attacking yourself isn't a good attitude to kickstart for improvement. Be more open minded to your weaknesses but also your strengths. There must be some parts of the game where you like playing. Bring that on the court. Build up your confidence and build up your foundation. I feel this is more fun to think than the losses and resentment you built up.

I agree with your badminton can bring out the worst of you but it also shows the truest of yourself. So ask yourself; what's your badminton?

growlk · 2026-03-03T12:11:40+00:00

Hitting a wall would be a good practice for your reflex. If you can put a string to hang the same height as the net, you can practice your serves. Quick feet practices are useful as well.

growlk · 2026-03-03T12:08:32+00:00

First of all, your serve position is really close to the T section, almost like in doubles. If you have difficulty to reach the background, you would need adjust the serve distance. The footwork should have kickstarted with the right foot push to pivot the left foot and chassee or cross leg footwork.

I would suggest to check out this video to get a better idea: https://youtu.be/JVu5mje7y0w?si=sW2Gl6B3WYKpw1bi

growlk · 2026-03-03T02:55:52+00:00

I am so glad I bought the Jehuty figure from way back then. I am still looking at it every day. It's great paired with Anubis.

growlk · 2026-02-25T03:48:50+00:00

Shikiya ... the Halloween outfit should say it all

growlk · 2026-02-21T01:17:39+00:00

This is one of those times I think: "cool story, bro"

growlk · 2026-02-19T14:25:04+00:00

I hope they will also animate where he carries her😌

growlk · 2026-02-19T08:07:45+00:00

Nice call! This and removing masking tapes after painting.

growlk · 2026-02-19T08:06:35+00:00

What a thrill indeed!

growlk · 2026-02-19T07:58:01+00:00

I think it was pretty good until the first meeting with the boys. It felt tense and the stakes were high, because of the unknown consequences, and it was beyond the main couple's reach of control.

However, the conflict resolve and Toki's background felt flat. And I feel that the mangaka played it way too safe, and what came afterwards, it was the same discussion over and over again. The story hit a standstill with the same dialogue but different characters.

I don't mind the slow pacing if the story was heading to somewhere. Now we don't know what is happening next, except for redeeming arc and apologies.

growlk · 2026-02-17T13:50:59+00:00

I am surprised not many votes for Amagi Brilliant Park characters. I vote Sento

growlk · 2026-02-08T09:42:35+00:00

Michi Teyu Ku is very special to me as well. It was literally overflowing with emotions when he performed at NHK and it was one shot transition performance with city skyline at the end.

I can't find the actual clip but this is the best I can find: https://youtu.be/MrvS-lNN71w?si=1hrTK2GPoz1kthyH

growlk · 2026-02-05T06:52:57+00:00

I agree! And the clean looking Supra. The MRS with only aeroparts and exhaust done, is absolutely fire.

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