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I figured that since the golf thread was pretty successful, there would be a respectable number of NS'ers that play Tennis. Use this thread to discuss equipment, tournaments, matches you won, etc. Leggo
Barricades have sick durability and obviously their popularity speaks to their high performance. I've never found them as comfortable as wilson/prince though.
Go to the store and try some on. I personally hate Barricades. I find them bulky and heavy. I'm wearing Lacoste Repels right now, and I also like Wilson shoes. Never really tried Babolat. Everyone's feet are different. If you have the opportunity to try on some different shoes and walk around in them for a while, do it.
I'll see what I can do. The only shop that I know carries tennis shoes is my local rec center's pro shop that only has babolat. I'll go and try what they have on and if I like something I'll get them. If not I may order something online
Aasics get resolution 4^ best I've ever had. Great for your feet give them a try. Somewhat pricey but you're paying for quality not just name like Nike or something, who does make very good shoes incidentally.
Hey y'all, I need a new racket. 1 year ago my coach at the rec center recommended me a Pure Storm 98, same as OP haha. But this year I started playing for my highschool team and my coach said that the racket I have is outside of my skill level and I should get an oversize frame, around 107 inches since I'm not very consistent with hitting the middle of my stringbed. I need some suggestions as to what, however. My budget is $170 unstrung. I am a 2.5 player on the NTRP rating scale, hopefully getting bumped to a 3.0 next year, and I'm looking for a well-balanced frame in terms of power and control. Feel is a small factor but not a deal-breaker. I will be stringing with Sensation 17.
Played 3rd singles and first doubles in highschool. I still hit once in a while but boy do I get mad. This sport is like no other. The mental game is redicoulous. Generally in sports, the more mad I get the better I play. Tennis is the opposite for me. Never really had, or have, the mental capacity to really get super good.
The mental part is at least twice the importance of the physical strokes. Once you learn to control it you get so much better. I'm still struggling with it but I get mad less often, and win more lately.
damn, It's been a while since I played.
I'll try to get a few sets in this summer , there's a sports complex near my house that opened up some rolland gaross style courts last summer , I'll try to buy a pass
To the guy posting a bunch of random numbers and asking about oversized frames: NO, NO, NO. God no. Practice keeping your eye on the ball, but please, do not buy an oversized frame. You'll look like more of a noob than a snowblader wearing jeans, and it will do nothing to help your skill in the long run. Leave those for 60 year old moms who can't get the ball over the net from the baseline. Stick with mid-plus.
To the guy who gets really mad on the court: Yes, tennis can be incredibly frustrating. When I was a freshman/sophomore in high school I used to get really pissed off, yell, throw racquets, etc, and, like you, noticed that I would play worse and worse. I learned to just "not care" about making mistakes and try to laugh it off, and just really focus on the basics. Don't slack on your footwork, step in to all your ground strokes and drive through the ball, don't get sloppy with your volleys, don't drop your shoulder on serves/overheads, blah, blah, blah. Don't try to be a hero and go for winners. If you're getting the ball in the court with every shot, your opponent will eventually make an error.
Shit, I should go out and hit today. It's been like a month and a half.
haha i had such a bad day of tennis today, warming up i was playing really well, like when i used to play loads, and then i soon as i went into the match i played two of the most appalling sets of my life, tennis is more than frustrating sometimes
I saw this in my old threads and it brought back memories. Sniff. Sorry for talking like a bitch in 2012.
Just got a Radical MP with a co-poly consisting of Big Banger in the mains and VS Touch in the crosses, I have decided that I am anti-polyester for now.
mike759reviving this thread since the season is starting
Yew! Forgot about this lol. Senior in HS this year coming off two straight state title losses. We got bumped up a class this year, so competition will be stiff but I'm optimistic.
Also, obligatory gear info, just picked up a pair of the new Barricades and have been hitting a Radical MP strung with Sensation 17 in the mains and some type of Luxilon in the crosses for about a year and a half and I'm a big fan.
ForcilloYew! Forgot about this lol. Senior in HS this year coming off two straight state title losses. We got bumped up a class this year, so competition will be stiff but I'm optimistic.
Also, obligatory gear info, just picked up a pair of the new Barricades and have been hitting a Radical MP strung with Sensation 17 in the mains and some type of Luxilon in the crosses for about a year and a half and I'm a big fan.
trying out for Varsity now (1st year on a school team)
I've been using the Zoom Cage 2s for a year now and they are so comfy, I'm playing with a Wilson Burn LS and its soooo nice
ForcilloYew! Forgot about this lol. Senior in HS this year coming off two straight state title losses. We got bumped up a class this year, so competition will be stiff but I'm optimistic.
Also, obligatory gear info, just picked up a pair of the new Barricades and have been hitting a Radical MP strung with Sensation 17 in the mains and some type of Luxilon in the crosses for about a year and a half and I'm a big fan.
I play in the summer for a club and HS varsity. Use the Head Radical S (idk what kind of strings) but I'm on my second one in a year and half because my first cracked really bad and I snapped it in half, still got another through warrenty though.
Use the Nike Zoom Vapors but I need to cop a new pair because the ones I had last season have like no tread on them.
Made varsity Sophomore year. Kicked off of varsity for skipping a match to go skiing. Haven't looked back since. Although, picking up the racket for some good rally is still enjoyable.
Put my racket bag in the car this morning. Planning to hit this afternoon for the first time in at least a couple of years. Wonder if my strings will snap right away or what. Lordy it is like summer out right now.
Anyone else practice really well, but break down in games? I have three consistent serves, play six times a week, and I'm consistent, but I am playing JV (I'm also a freshman), when I know I could beat a third of the varsity kids. Also when I play someone who sucks, I let up easy points and bullshit like that. Any of you guys have this issue? What did you do?
Steely_easyAnyone else practice really well, but break down in games? I have three consistent serves, play six times a week, and I'm consistent, but I am playing JV (I'm also a freshman), when I know I could beat a third of the varsity kids. Also when I play someone who sucks, I let up easy points and bullshit like that. Any of you guys have this issue? What did you do?
It is really a mental game. When I was playing a lot I realized that I had to be in a certain mindset to constantly hit good shots. When I am in the right state of mind all my shots go just like I want them to.
It is really easy to lose focus and end up playing worse when your opponent isn't as good. Just like a skiing a hard line requires more focus than cruising around a hard opponent will make you focus more.
Competition can also be really distracting.
If I am having trouble with my shots I try to think about nothing but my breathing.
this thread made me miss tennis. i played year round middle school through high school and played varsity all four years of high school. since then i've picked up a racquet about 10 times in the past 8 years. fuck, man. crazy how something that so much of my life revolved around has become pretty much non existent now.
OregonDeadIt is really a mental game. When I was playing a lot I realized that I had to be in a certain mindset to constantly hit good shots. When I am in the right state of mind all my shots go just like I want them to.
It is really easy to lose focus and end up playing worse when your opponent isn't as good. Just like a skiing a hard line requires more focus than cruising around a hard opponent will make you focus more.
Competition can also be really distracting.
If I am having trouble with my shots I try to think about nothing but my breathing.
Thank you so much for this, I played better than ever this week, and had probably one of my best match ever against one of the hardest teams
Steely_easyThank you so much for this, I played better than ever this week, and had probably one of my best match ever against one of the hardest teams
That's awesome man.
This thread is making me want to get back into Tennis this year. The other day was my first time playing in probably 2 years. I got a few games off of my friend but I also double faulted away a few games too.
Steely_easyThank you so much for this, I played better than ever this week, and had probably one of my best match ever against one of the hardest teams
It helped me a lot when I was struggling in competitive matches. It's a bit dated but all the mental stuff hasn't changed.
Also, I remember seeing this thread just when I joined NS but before I started posting. Cool to see it get bumped. I haven't really been playing much recently though, been playing more squash because the courts are closer to my house and I don't have a car.
