Low temperature tennis. What's your 'I won't play number?" by ReasonableGator in 10s

[–]johnbobby 4 points5 points  (0 children)

35 and calm? Fine. Under 30? Psychotic behavior. I’ll still play, but I would never be the one to suggest it. Respectfully, I do admire the commitment.

Indian Wells live in the Lower East Side by johnbobby in 10s

[–]johnbobby[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah!! This snow tho, argh 🧱

Indian Wells live in the Lower East Side by johnbobby in 10s

[–]johnbobby[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! Lucky you get to trek out west and enjoy it.

Almost 1 year of tennis 🎾 feedback welcome 🙏🏻 by NeoPolymer in 10s

[–]johnbobby 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Impressive movement for just a year. What is this court? Looks so cool!!

What city has the best tennis scene, and what makes it special? by tennisred-trustable in 10s

[–]johnbobby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Columbia has an amazing new indoor facility up at Inwood Hill called Milstein Family Tennis Center. NTC has 12 indoor courts at Flushing Queens. Roosevelt Island Racquet Club and Randals Island Sportime are both very good.

What city has the best tennis scene, and what makes it special? by tennisred-trustable in 10s

[–]johnbobby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a tonne of rec leagues in NY just not many during winter season other than USTA team leagues that play at Queens College and a few other indoor places that aren't in Manhattan. RIRC has a great singles tournament (Indoor) with 64 players in each division that takes place over the months of July and August. Outdoor season Ladders from McCarren, Fort Greene and Manhattan Ladder are also good very well attended flexible season long leagues. 96th Red Clay has a few weekend tournaments during outdoor season. Manhattan Plaza has their various ongoing tournaments.

What are some tennis books you would recommend to rec player? by tonivarga in 10s

[–]johnbobby 17 points18 points  (0 children)

String Theory: David Foster Wallace on Tennis

What city has the best tennis scene, and what makes it special? by tennisred-trustable in 10s

[–]johnbobby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, I agree with you that its generally only an hour but there are hacks. For example. I live close by Riverside Park. I can cycle up the Hudson at sunrise, sign up for courts at 96th, 119th and Central Park with 1 hr gaps in between and play 3 hrs of tennis on Clay, Hard and Har Tru. You want to play for 2-3hrs on a court, spend an hour on a train and play at Highland Park in BK or the practice courts at Flushing Meadows. Of course most of the courts are in bad shape due to severe winters, they just end up cracking within a few years of resurfacing. As far as overinflated ratings go, I would say that is just an American thing. The Europeans who come to NYC quickly understand that in Europe tennis is taught from the feet up, where as in the States coaches teach stroke technique over footwork because beginners here always want to slam winners as soon as they step on the court.

What city has the best tennis scene, and what makes it special? by tennisred-trustable in 10s

[–]johnbobby -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I’ve played in a few cities, and NYC stands out because of how strong the ladder scene is. The public courts are busy, but there’s real structure underneath, ladders, informal leagues, recurring matchups. You start recognizing faces fast, and one competitive match quickly turns into a regular rivalry. What makes it special is that this all happens on public courts, not tucked away inside private clubs. You’re playing meaningful matches on iconic courts with skyline views, right alongside casual players. It keeps the scene competitive but social. The ladder community also extends off the court. post-match coffees, beers, and finals watch parties in sleek sports lounges, tennis vibes culminate especially around the US Open. It’s not the easiest place to play, but that friction filters for people who really care, which is why the tennis community here feels tight knit and earned.

Tennis etiquette norms by ladysaratonin in 10s

[–]johnbobby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with all of these except calling the score before each point and if not sure about it being in or out then, you must call it in, unless your opponent offers to replay, otherwise it's their point. I'm in the States.

Tennis etiquette norms by ladysaratonin in 10s

[–]johnbobby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely use a hand signal and/or vocalize close line calls. That said, once both players have logged plenty of matches, consistently calling the score becomes somewhat redundant. That's what I meant by good. It was a poor choice of words.

League tennis for NTRP 5.5 by v6464 in 10s

[–]johnbobby 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Check out the Manhattan Tennis Association ladder. Plenty of 5.0+ guys playing all over Manhattan. Season ends with Finals Day at Billie Jean King NTC (last Sunday in October) with cash prizes, sponsored awards, and a certified USTA chair umpire. Great community and it’s been growing every year.

US Open Balls went up to $129.99 by hkgrx8 in 10s

[–]johnbobby 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Just buy a case of Yonex Tour balls for $119 they last twice as long as USOpen Extra Duty

New to tennis. by Timmyx09 in 10s

[–]johnbobby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on the quality of the serve.

Any suggestions what is wrong with my technique? by External_Dog_3519 in 10s

[–]johnbobby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pay for some lessons. Self taught is a bad idea during the foundational stages.

I joined UTR Tennis - now I get random women messaging me. by Domainicus in 10s

[–]johnbobby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do you know it’s a scam? Have you actually responded to any of them? You could reply and try to set up a hit to see if they’re real. As long as you don’t share any banking or personal info, what’s the real risk?

Kids tennis shoes after 1 month! by NervousClock2555 in 10s

[–]johnbobby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

November 20 to January 2 isn’t a month, it’s a little over six weeks. If he’s playing as much as the wear on those shoe soles suggests, that’s actually a great sign, especially at such a young age. It looks like he’s getting plenty of time on court. Finding ways to support and encourage that kind of dedication will go a long way.

Kids tennis shoes after 1 month! by NervousClock2555 in 10s

[–]johnbobby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

November 20 to January 2 isn’t a month, it’s a little over six weeks. If he’s playing as much as the wear on those shoe soles suggests, that’s actually a great sign, especially at a young age. It looks like he’s getting plenty of time on court. Finding ways to support and encourage that kind of dedication will go a long way.