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I was debating it. I demo other rackets when I get the chance. But I may just stick with Babolat for a while. Might just stack and get a stringer instead. lol.
That should be interesting.
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Dude, just try it out! I'm lovin' my POG 100!
Initial reviews have been positive!
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Interesting choice, I don't think he's a better coach than Thomas Hogstedt, but we'll see.
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Alright Alright. You've convinced me. I'm going to demo the POG 100 this weekend for sure.
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My man.
In stock-form the POG 100 is pretty good. I leaded mine up a bit (initially too much; 8g @ the hoop) and it made a hell of a difference.
In stock-form the POG 100 is pretty good. I leaded mine up a bit (initially too much; 8g @ the hoop) and it made a hell of a difference.
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Where did you apply the lead at? 9-3? or at 12?
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I never leaded my previous sticks ('cept for my JPN-spec EXO Graphite), so I took the trial & error approach to this.
Leather-grip strung weight was around 336g, so I guess I had room to work with as I usually like it around +340g's. In stock form, the 100 is a bit head-light so it was all in the hoop. I started with 2g each at 3 & 9 and 4g at 12 for a total of 8g. Sure... 8g... doesn't sound like much... till I played about an hour with it...
My shoulder got tired in a hurry. But during the first 30mins, it felt pretty good. When I hit the ball cleanly, it felt VERY solid. Lots of plow-through.
When I got home, I took the 4g's off of 12 o'clock. Will hit with it again on Monday.
Leather-grip strung weight was around 336g, so I guess I had room to work with as I usually like it around +340g's. In stock form, the 100 is a bit head-light so it was all in the hoop. I started with 2g each at 3 & 9 and 4g at 12 for a total of 8g. Sure... 8g... doesn't sound like much... till I played about an hour with it...
When I got home, I took the 4g's off of 12 o'clock. Will hit with it again on Monday.
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^LOL. I hope shared that on TT.
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Demo'd yet!?
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Waiting for it to arrive in the mail! lol. Pretty pumped. But had a really good hitting session over the weekend. Bummed that my local shop doesn't carry the poly I like. Volkl Cyclone 17g. I usually have my friend string for me anyway so no biggie. Looking into getting a stringer for myself.
I also got tempted as the owner of the same shot was offering me a pretty good deal on the latest model Pure Drive Roddick.
I also got tempted as the owner of the same shot was offering me a pretty good deal on the latest model Pure Drive Roddick.
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^ Haha, now it's been built-up too much... it better not disappoint! It probably will!!!
What's the demo-program like in the States? How long and for how much?
What's the demo-program like in the States? How long and for how much?
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I go to tennis-warehouse.com to demo. Usually get a week and just have to pay for shipping for up to 4 rackets.
I doubt it will disappoint. But it will take a life altering experience to get me to switch at this point. lol!
Just for fun.
I doubt it will disappoint. But it will take a life altering experience to get me to switch at this point. lol!
Just for fun.
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Nice demo-deals you guys have in the States!
Right back at cha!
Right back at cha!
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Exos...
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Yeah, absolutely no one saw ths coming...
http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2013/12/djokovic-hires-becker-head-coach/50016/
http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2013/12/djokovic-hires-becker-head-coach/50016/
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Awesome move by Nole, Becker was my favorite player growing up as he always seemed to fight and claw for every point. He also had a great flare for showmanship. Nole shares a lot of Becker's same characteristics. I think this means a stronger Djokovic and more slams in 2014! Perfect match
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Has Borris even coached before? I never thought coaching was Nole 's problem. He was a few untimely errors from winning the French for sure and possibly the US open. I will be interested.
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^ Yep, similar thoughts crossed my mind too.
I never considered coaching to be a huge issue (or problem) for him especially considering how tight his camp was. It's not like Murray's situation where he was struggling with the last hurdle of winning a grand slam. Sure, he lost in 2 slam finals and a semi to Rafa, but Rafa was having a ridiculous season, while everything was on Nole's side. Mentally, I'm not sure (or don't know, rather), what more he can gain from Becker.
Technique-wise, he can definitely work on his net-game and instincts regarding that aspect. It's harder to approach the net nowadays, but if Nole can improve his net-game, it can definitely making a better player, all-around.
Still... on the whole, I'm not sure what to think about this cooperation... what to expect from it. I think quite a few tennis-pundits feel the same way. It'll be interesting to see how his game evolves in the next 12 months.
No, I don't think Boris has coached before... but if his coach is as good as his commentary, Nole's dooooomed...
I never considered coaching to be a huge issue (or problem) for him especially considering how tight his camp was. It's not like Murray's situation where he was struggling with the last hurdle of winning a grand slam. Sure, he lost in 2 slam finals and a semi to Rafa, but Rafa was having a ridiculous season, while everything was on Nole's side. Mentally, I'm not sure (or don't know, rather), what more he can gain from Becker.
Technique-wise, he can definitely work on his net-game and instincts regarding that aspect. It's harder to approach the net nowadays, but if Nole can improve his net-game, it can definitely making a better player, all-around.
Still... on the whole, I'm not sure what to think about this cooperation... what to expect from it. I think quite a few tennis-pundits feel the same way. It'll be interesting to see how his game evolves in the next 12 months.
No, I don't think Boris has coached before... but if his coach is as good as his commentary, Nole's dooooomed...
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Lol, you already know SP. Net play will be huge for him
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Damn it. lol.
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^ Yo, how was your demo?
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Demo was good! Yeah I like the stick a lot! Definitely a classic stick.
But not enough to tear me away from what I'm using.
Oh and a local shop gave me a great deal....so I picked up the 2012 Babolat Pure Drive Roddick..
So ready for the next season.
But not enough to tear me away from what I'm using.
Oh and a local shop gave me a great deal....so I picked up the 2012 Babolat Pure Drive Roddick..
So ready for the next season.
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