Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Important News
SAVE WATER, DRINK BEER
April 20, 2011
5 Season Brewing Westside
5 Seasons Westside
1000 Marietta St
(intersection of Howell Mill and Marietta St)
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-875-3232
It's that time again. Time to raise a glass for conservation. Time to show Alabama and Florida which state is boss. Time to thank the Georgia Conservancy for helping us conserve water so our hangovers are manageable. (Kidding. Mostly.)
It's time to mark your calendars for Generation Green's Third Annual SAVE WATER, DRINK BEER.
Where: Rooftop of 5 Seasons Brewery Westside.
When: Wednesday, April 20 | 7-10p
Why: Because beer is good. Wasting water is not.
Tickets: $10 donation (incl one drink)
April 20, 2011
5 Season Brewing Westside
5 Seasons Westside
1000 Marietta St
(intersection of Howell Mill and Marietta St)
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-875-3232
It's that time again. Time to raise a glass for conservation. Time to show Alabama and Florida which state is boss. Time to thank the Georgia Conservancy for helping us conserve water so our hangovers are manageable. (Kidding. Mostly.)
It's time to mark your calendars for Generation Green's Third Annual SAVE WATER, DRINK BEER.
Where: Rooftop of 5 Seasons Brewery Westside.
When: Wednesday, April 20 | 7-10p
Why: Because beer is good. Wasting water is not.
Tickets: $10 donation (incl one drink)
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Marietta Customers Speakin Out...
Eric,
I had to fill in for a match last night. Went ahead and had a bat restrung with Dunlop Hexy Fiber 16g at 58lbs(cheapest they had). It felt pretty good at that tension. I miss the spin from tour bite though. Arm is doing better, but I have reduced my schedule greatly for the next month or so. I was thinking that natty gut should feel a good bit softer than the Dunlop string and guess that natty gut at 58lbs would feel good and not be to mushy for my taste. Hopefully the gut has more spin potential than the Dunlop. I only hit at about 50%. Volleys and overheads felt good, but ground strokes had a lot less spin than usual.
What are your thoughts on gut? I have never used it before. Think 58lbs sounds about right? If you think it's good, i'll get both strung with gut. If you have different recommendation on tension, let me know.
Sorry for being a pain in the ass about this and bugging you. I don't want to make a large mistake with the string and have to redo it. I think gut will be good for the arm for a month or two before going back to tour bite. I also don't want to have to change the way I play if I don't have to, to compensate for the string or lose the performance I am used to.
After having someone else string a stick, you are truly DA MAN!!!!!!!
Thanks for everything,
Joey
I had to fill in for a match last night. Went ahead and had a bat restrung with Dunlop Hexy Fiber 16g at 58lbs(cheapest they had). It felt pretty good at that tension. I miss the spin from tour bite though. Arm is doing better, but I have reduced my schedule greatly for the next month or so. I was thinking that natty gut should feel a good bit softer than the Dunlop string and guess that natty gut at 58lbs would feel good and not be to mushy for my taste. Hopefully the gut has more spin potential than the Dunlop. I only hit at about 50%. Volleys and overheads felt good, but ground strokes had a lot less spin than usual.
What are your thoughts on gut? I have never used it before. Think 58lbs sounds about right? If you think it's good, i'll get both strung with gut. If you have different recommendation on tension, let me know.
Sorry for being a pain in the ass about this and bugging you. I don't want to make a large mistake with the string and have to redo it. I think gut will be good for the arm for a month or two before going back to tour bite. I also don't want to have to change the way I play if I don't have to, to compensate for the string or lose the performance I am used to.
After having someone else string a stick, you are truly DA MAN!!!!!!!
Thanks for everything,
Joey
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Misinformation on Tennis String
I am constantly amazed by the misinformation that prevails concerning tennis racquets and tennis strings. The prevailing notion among many tennis players is that using the same equipment that tour players use, just has to make them better players. The truth is very far from that; At least for the most part.
Let's start with strings.
Tennis strings have improved tremendously over the past 10 years. For years it was virtually impossible to get good feel and durability from the same string. Now there are many strings that provide durability, comfort, and spin potential. Most of these strings are called co-poly or copolymer strings.
For years we have been hearing how most tour pros use "Big Banger" strings. And now RPM Blast is all the rage. To clarify Big Banger is a cool catch phrase that Luxillon puts some of its string packaging. Actual string names are Luxillon Alu Power or Luxillon Adrenaline.
RPM Blast is a cool looking octagonal shaped black string from Babolat. Many professional, hard hitting junior and college players like these strings for a few reasons. Because these strings are pretty firm, advanced players are able to take bigger swings and keep the ball in the court. And due to the texture and/or shape of these strings, potential for additional spin is excellent. But most of all they are extremely durable. Most tennis players including professionals cut these particular types of strings out of their racquets before they break due to tension loss.
We constantly hear how much spin and control these strings provide. But we seldom hear the negative issues associated with them. While the stiffness of these strings is a benefit for some players, it is a detriment to many more. Wrist, elbow, and shoulder pain is a constant complaint from players. And they tend to lose tension much quicker than you would expect. Especially considering what they cost.
There are many co-poly strings that are very durable and much softer than the most popular ones. Kirschbaum Pro Line 2, Poly Star Energy, Solinco Tour Bite, and Luxillon XP are all excellent co-poly strings. Cost for stringing varies from around $33.00 for Poly Star Energy to $43.00 for Luxillon XP.
We carry all of these great strings at Hardcore Tennis.
*Mention this blog and receive 5.00 of your string job!* (Does not include labor only string jobs)
Eric
Let's start with strings.
Tennis strings have improved tremendously over the past 10 years. For years it was virtually impossible to get good feel and durability from the same string. Now there are many strings that provide durability, comfort, and spin potential. Most of these strings are called co-poly or copolymer strings.
For years we have been hearing how most tour pros use "Big Banger" strings. And now RPM Blast is all the rage. To clarify Big Banger is a cool catch phrase that Luxillon puts some of its string packaging. Actual string names are Luxillon Alu Power or Luxillon Adrenaline.
RPM Blast is a cool looking octagonal shaped black string from Babolat. Many professional, hard hitting junior and college players like these strings for a few reasons. Because these strings are pretty firm, advanced players are able to take bigger swings and keep the ball in the court. And due to the texture and/or shape of these strings, potential for additional spin is excellent. But most of all they are extremely durable. Most tennis players including professionals cut these particular types of strings out of their racquets before they break due to tension loss.
We constantly hear how much spin and control these strings provide. But we seldom hear the negative issues associated with them. While the stiffness of these strings is a benefit for some players, it is a detriment to many more. Wrist, elbow, and shoulder pain is a constant complaint from players. And they tend to lose tension much quicker than you would expect. Especially considering what they cost.
There are many co-poly strings that are very durable and much softer than the most popular ones. Kirschbaum Pro Line 2, Poly Star Energy, Solinco Tour Bite, and Luxillon XP are all excellent co-poly strings. Cost for stringing varies from around $33.00 for Poly Star Energy to $43.00 for Luxillon XP.
We carry all of these great strings at Hardcore Tennis.
*Mention this blog and receive 5.00 of your string job!* (Does not include labor only string jobs)
Eric
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Georgia Tech Holiday Tennis Classic 2010
RESULTS:
F (1) Robbye Poole d. (8) Eliot Potvin 6-3;6-4
F (1) Poole/Young d. (3) Potvin/Smith 6-4;7-6(8)
F (1) Robbye Poole d. (8) Eliot Potvin 6-3;6-4
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