Tennis

If you like to watch or play tennis this is the thread for you. What kind of tennis racquet do you have? Who is your favorite player? Do you play and what number are you for your team?

Used to have the Wilson nCode nSix-One Tour 90 but now use the Babolat Pure Drive Roddick GT Plus. The Wilson was an awesome racquet when you hit it just right but so damn hard to find that sweet spot with such a small face. The Babolat is quite a bit more forgiving and a lot of fun to play with, light and snappy.

My all-time favourite player is Pete Sampras, best serve/volley ever! Federer is still my current favourite even though he's a slowing down family man now.

I play mainly for fun these days but took it a bit more seriously when I was in school. Bought my own stringer and everything. :p

Originally posted by Scorer099 [QUOTE=rzero] Babolat PureDrive GT, I can't say I know of a tennis "team" that has numbers. By numbers i'm assuming he means it's like a seeding system so that players of similar skill have matches against each other. That's the way it was in high school for Tennis and Golf teams at east. (1 v 1, 2v2, etc...)

Originally posted by jeremy86 Had a Pro Staff original 95, but now I am using K90 and KPS88, both pretty awesome racquets. I have always been a wilson guy, tried the Pure Drive, which was very spiny and forgiving compare to my wilsons. However, I still prefer the feel from a wilson racquet.

Originally posted by dirtysouth I used to play, forgot what racquet I have.  Spent about $200 on it when I was dating my wife, and she has quit playing with me because she can't beat me easily anymore.

Originally posted by rzero Originally posted by dirtysouth I used to play, forgot what racquet I have.  Spent about $200 on it when I was dating my wife, and she has quit playing with me because she can't beat me easily anymore. typical

Originally posted by CoMtnRider Originally posted by rzero Originally posted by dirtysouth I used to play, forgot what racquet I have.  Spent about $200 on it when I was dating my wife, and she has quit playing with me because she can't beat me easily anymore. typical   Totally agree, I think it's kind of BS guys "in general" have to ease up on certain things to still be able to enjoy them.  I can understand losing all the time would be irritating but I would think it would motivate you to get better, not just quit.   Dirty did you even suggest doubles?  Maybe she would want to play more if you were on the same team.

Originally posted by dirtysouth Originally posted by CoMtnRider Originally posted by rzero Originally posted by dirtysouth I used to play, forgot what racquet I have.  Spent about $200 on it when I was dating my wife, and she has quit playing with me because she can't beat me easily anymore. typical   Totally agree, I think it's kind of BS guys "in general" have to ease up on certain things to still be able to enjoy them.  I can understand losing all the time would be irritating but I would think it would motivate you to get better, not just quit.   Dirty did you even suggest doubles?  Maybe she would want to play more if you were on the same team. We have no friends that play.  I think doubles would work.

I play a Prince. My favorite player is Rapha but also love to watch the grace of Federer. I don't know why but I can't stand Novak Djocovic at all. I'm looking forward to the French Open!

Forgot to mention... favorite female tennis player is Anna Kournikova... for obvious reasons

When you get A K as whole cards in hold'em we call it the ANna Kournikova... looks good but never wins... lol

Federer
i own the Federer wilson hyper pro staff

yellow balls covered in felt make my mouth water

Tennis is an awesome sport. Picked it up maybe 3-4 years ago. Im using a Head Youtek Prestige mp. Previously used WIlson Kblade 98 before I switched.
I have multiple favorite players because each one has their own specialty. but I'd have to say that i enjoy watching Gael Monfils the most. The way he covers the court is amazing.

ya djokovic is outta control right now. this is how he played a few years back when he won his first aussie open but then he started to struggle with wierd breathing problems and then he developed a hitch in his serve. now he's corrected both and he's killing people. i love nadal but who knows now because djokovic is deadly in head to head matches with nadal

I have the Babolat AeroPro Drive GT and I really love it. I just got an Aero bag that is yellow and it's pretty cool.

Originally posted by skyfooze If you like to watch or play tennis this is the thread for you. What kind of tennis racquet do you have? Who is your favorite player? Do you play and what number are you for your team?

I like to play tennis and racquetball I'm not very good at tennis, but I'm not bad at racquetball.  I like watching women's tennis.

Its nice to see djokovic picking up his game. Tennis as a sport really needs the rivalry. Since Federer is beginning to fade a bit.

i have a prince o3. im getting the babalot aero pro gt. and DJKOVIC is the best player on earth no doubt about it.

Personally i perfer watching women's tennis, I think it is a lot more competitive since it isn't as one sided compared to the mens. Plus they are better for the eyes 

I got into Tennis after watching the marathon final between Federer and Nadal at the Australian a few years ago. I don't play as much as I'd like, but I really enjoy it when I do play. I currently use a Prince something or other racket.

Hoping for a good lead up from all the top players going into the French and then some nice battles :) Nadal to come out super strong I think and try to stamp his mark as he normally does for the clay swing.

i just broke my stings yesterday in a tournament. any suggestions on what string to buy???

and what's your playing style?

I got the nadal strings that are octagonal and they really give you a lot of topspin and more power.

Root for Martin Del Potro to make a comeback. After winning the us open in 2009 he missed a full season and no one knows if he'll ever be the same. he had so much potential!