RF97 racket evaluation – part 2
We ordered demos of the CV, Tux and Fed Black. Strung with poly around 54 lbs.
RF97 racket evaluation – part 1
Is the Wilson Tuxedo really the same as the all Black? What about the counter vail (CV)?
Wimbledon lesson
Both Coco matches gave players at all levels a lesson on how it helps to NOT hit the ball in the net.
Wimbledon commentator
The commentators talk as if there is a “problem” with the loser in an ATP match. There is no “shame” in losing at THAT level.
Is it tennis?
“Naomi Osaka said she would have been prepared to “break a leg” to get every ball as she reached her first Grand Slam quarter-final at the US Open. “ At all levels, does the better tennis player always win, or…
Ball update
Penn Tour is our current choice. If you are competing, try to play and practice with the ball chosen by your league.
Prince shoe update
After a few weeks of play. Comfortable upper fit. Rides too high off the ground. The sole is too stiff.
Shoe update
We couldn’t find a Nike replacement from Nike for their Lunar Ballistec 1.5. So we moved on to the Prince T22 Lite. Something 15 ounces or heavier was a requirement.
Serena Osaka Pressure Point #1
Serena may not get another chance at a US Open. Osaka may get another 20 or so.
The serve
A near #1 collegiate player said the same thing when we asked him to help us with the serve. “I just throw the ball up and hit it as hard as I can”. “It’s always been like this for me,”…