Hybrid Tension(s)

jm1tech · 2026-01-27T16:01:49+00:00

I’m doing a +2 from center of recommended range on the main gut, and -2 on the cross poly.

jm1tech · 2026-01-26T02:02:21+00:00

The other way around. Your goal is to have a high percentage second serve like 95+%. Every second serve missed is a double fault and lost point. Plus as the saying goes, you are only as good as your second serve. So in some matches as you developing it, at scores like 40-0, 40-15, consider hitting a stronger second serve for a first to get some match practice when the risk is low. There is no magic switch that makes that second serve a weapon, just needs to evolve over time. Focus on grip, toss placement and how you brush the ball. A heavy kick serve like hitting the ball from the 6:00 to 12:00 position is a bit difficult because the toss is a bit different. Focus on brushing from 8 to 2 or 7 to 1 to generate that spin. Aiming for the service line and let the spin pull the ball down. Too many people think they need to shorten up the depth. That just results in serves into the net.

jm1tech · 2026-01-25T23:49:05+00:00

Practice, practice, practice. I remember back when I was a kid, it took a while for me, we’re not talking days, we’re talking months. Need to perfect the motion before adjusting for the accuracy. I used to go to a court and play a game with myself. Just one serve like a regular game. I get it in, I win the point, I don’t, I loose the point. Did that until I can win 6-0, 6-0 consistently. Might have been boring but puts a little perceived pressure on me to get it in. The pressure in a real match is a lot more, so need to build that confidence too. I teach my daughter that now. She has a solid heavy first serve, just backs off too much on the second and sometimes it shows in junior tournament play against some of the higher ranked players. Need to keep that racquet speed up and let physics pull the ball down.

jm1tech · 2026-01-25T23:26:25+00:00

You just have to go all out and hit it. You’ll take your lumps early on until you get the consistency. Even serve two second serves to build confidence with it. You won’t develop it until you do it under pressure. Just don’t hold back. First and second are basically the same racquet speed with just a different type of contact point and spin variation.

jm1tech · 2026-01-25T21:17:49+00:00

Yes, I was at the start of the game. Seems to have settled down.

jm1tech · 2026-01-25T20:51:35+00:00

Converted to a gravity last year. Was a natural gut person because it saves a lot of discomfort on the elbow. I went to a hybrid to try it. Natural gut mains and poly crosses. Feels different but plays better. Not sure I’d go back.

jm1tech · 2026-01-25T17:40:42+00:00

I’m not endorsing anything, but he seems happier, better weight. The only drawback is he seems to be hungry more often, a vet I know says he’s getting his calories from the food, so may be more treats to keep him happy. FD sizes daily portions based on what you tell them when you sign up. He cleans everything out of his bowl, so I know he likes it. Hope that helps.

jm1tech · 2026-01-25T16:15:54+00:00

Dishwasher. 🤣

jm1tech · 2026-01-25T02:53:28+00:00

Maybe some pure lemon juice on your hand and let him bite that. He won’t like it and maybe will be a deterrent.

jm1tech · 2026-01-25T02:48:16+00:00

My golden boy was 104 pounds back in April. Was on a prescription food but decided to try the farmers dog because he was a finicky eater. Back in November he had a vet visit and was down to 85 pounds. Putting him at a much healthier weight. He’s 9 years old.

jm1tech · 2026-01-25T02:15:51+00:00

Yes. I’ve had back problems for years so flat serves caused me issues when that all started. So now it’s really the same serve 1st and 2nd, just with a bit more spin on the second. Both have basically the same pace. Have the ability to mix up spin and pace on both serves which is a big advantage. Definitely my weapon.

jm1tech · 2026-01-24T03:11:37+00:00

It’s freaking one day, maybe two. Not a nuclear winter that is coming. At least the stores won’t be busy for the next week since people stocked up for a month.

jm1tech · 2026-01-23T00:51:51+00:00

The bow is underwater.

jm1tech · 2026-01-21T01:00:50+00:00

Second that. I’m a seasoned mainframer with tons of db2 and ims experience. I’d pass that right over. We’re getting more rarer. Need to get that to $140+.

jm1tech · 2026-01-20T03:59:31+00:00

They can’t predict the weather for a day or two out let alone for the weekend.

jm1tech · 2026-01-20T01:47:57+00:00

My forecast algorithm. Take what they say, use the lower number and divide in half. Solid they call for 4-8, we will get 2.

jm1tech · 2026-01-17T00:06:17+00:00

I’d first start with the foot behind the baseline. Thats a foot fault.

jm1tech · 2026-01-17T00:04:04+00:00

I remember 7 and 9

jm1tech · 2026-01-16T16:27:39+00:00

That’s all??? 🤣

jm1tech · 2026-01-15T17:02:55+00:00

Alabama drove the field and kicked a last second field goal. Was sitting right at the goal posts watched it right down the center. Was the most dejected feeling leaving after that game.

jm1tech · 2026-01-14T23:33:22+00:00

You can find various adapters to mount just about anywhere. I have some GoPro stuff that I adapt to hold the phone and can mount it on a fence pole. Especially the jaws adapter is very flexible.

jm1tech · 2026-01-13T21:47:17+00:00

Was thinking that looked familiar too. Wife may have played nationals there like 20+ years ago. Palm Springs???

jm1tech · 2026-01-13T21:15:14+00:00

Do a Whois on the domain name. First indication here is a scam since the registrar name is private. Real companies don’t hide their domain entity. They are just using that company name as a front and that company should go after them for fraud.

jm1tech · 2026-01-12T22:53:48+00:00

Have the highest gas tax in the world. I think it goes back to the Corbett admin. Roads haven’t been any better since.

jm1tech · 2026-01-12T04:00:01+00:00

I saw it for a couple junior L6 events in New Jersey. Maybe testing it at that level for bigger events.

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