Ayalog at US Open 2024

[TensorBackhand]

 

[TensorBackhand]

Funny that Aya also referred to the hardbat opponent as the "last boss". What is hardbat? Is it long pips? Does every punch just produce a dead ball? (my nightmare)

It looks really hard to play against, but she seems like she is handling it easily.

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

Funny that Aya also referred to the hardbat opponent as the "last boss". What is hardbat? Is it long pips? Does every punch just produce a dead ball? (my nightmare)

It looks really hard to play against, but she seems like she is handling it easily.

It's a short pips covering with no sponge. That's why you hear that very distinct wooden sound. You have to be able to play with no or very limited spin. Actually, it's a good (and fun) way to develop control. I think Ayano is now "last boss" for US Open Women's Hardbat . Excellent video from Ayano, btw.

 

[NextLevel]

Funny that Aya also referred to the hardbat opponent as the "last boss". What is hardbat? Is it long pips? Does every punch just produce a dead ball? (my nightmare)

It looks really hard to play against, but she seems like she is handling it easily.

Both players are using the hardbat in hardbat competitions - short pips no sponge with an all wood bat. The rallies look spinny but relative to inverted, the ball is really dead.

 

[Gozo Zyreruna]

where are the local players? Is this the norm to have more foreign players in US Open than the locals? just curious...

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

where are the local players? Is this the norm to have more foreign players in US Open than the locals? just curious...

The vast majority of the players are from the US. However, there many strong players from all around the world including Japan, China, S. Korea, and Europe. Amy Wang lost in the SF of WS to the eventual winner Guo Yan, a former CNT player. Kanak Jha of the US beat Ma Jinbao, also from the US, in the Finals of MS.

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

Is Ayano's husband one of the guys on the video ?

 

[Gozo Zyreruna]

The vast majority of the players are from the US. However, there many strong players from all around the world including Japan, China, S. Korea, and Europe. Amy Wang lost in the SF of WS to the eventual winner Guo Yan, a former CNT player. Kanak Jha of the US beat Ma Jinbao, also from the US, in the Finals of MS.

I was hoping to get a glimpse of the homegrown greats such as: Kanak, Lily, Amy et al...
Not seeing them at all piqued my curiosity.

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

Is Ayano's husband one of the guys on the video ?

Yes, Kishin Yo is her husband. You can see this at the 4:38 mark.

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

Yes, Kishin Yo is her husband. You can see this at the 4:38 mark.

nice TT couple. it must be fun. They should have a special couple XD category in the US open

 

[zeio]

She shared the news in the last upload. Closing the curtains after 12 years, since junior high school.

【動画最後に重大発表】元日本リーガーも参戦！？話題のi2U（イッツー）の大会に参加してみた｜第1回 i2U JoyS杯 in 静岡
https://youtu.be/_1XN5PFv8eo?t=6m38s