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Matt, I envy you. Karakasevic is my idol and I really admire his game. Please can you say my 'Hi' to him once you meet him next. :) Obviously I would like to know more about my favorite player. How he trains and what combination he uses. Thanks, KM1976

The idea of having a ranking mechanism for each ball played starting from the serve is good. However, I feel that the point on serve should have the lowest rating. If you look at it, this is how it works at the higher level. You will almost never secure a service point, never. A serve is used as...

And I thought that a sheet of Tenergy would be good at least for 8-9 months!

I have one and it has a marking which says "Made in China".

Well my dear friend, I also had the same question sometime back. However, the more you play the more you will realize is that there is no perfect solution or a closed ended answer to your question. Let me explain. Some players are very good on their forehand be it a flick or a topspin or just a...

Hi Tom, How do you guys adapt to the weight of the setup? I ask this question since I see that you are using Stiga Hybrid Wood which is known for its heaviness. I brought a Clipper wood but it is heavy and I am getting pain in my upper back and shoulder muscles while using it, so I had to stop...

I am using Xiom Zetro Quad and here are my observations: 1. The blade is high on manufacturing quality and sits well in the hand. 2. It is quite thick and thus the handle is thick as well. On close observation, the top ply e.g. Kiso Hinoki is thicker than that offered on other composite blades...

I am not sure. A few months back, I bought a Stiga Clipper wood from Dandoy. The ply is good (but very heavy) and it didn't had the Stiga sticker at the base of the handle. Now, the thing is that the sticker is made out of paper and can drop off as well. So I cannot blame Dandoy for it. However...

Hi Carl, firstly thanks for sharing your experience and valuable info. However, I got the water based Minwax poly (since I read an old thread about blade sealing and I don't remember that being mentioned). I don't think that water based one should be causing any issues. Since after all we are...

Just wondering, if it is easier to push with low trajectories with high throw rubber then what will be the trajectory of the push when made with low throw rubber?

I agree with Carl. Playing with low throw or high throw rubber for that matter is more a technique and adaptation issue. Players adapt by changing their racket angle (more open with low throw and more closed with high throw) whereas always meeting the ball at the highest point or earlier. The...

Ok, here is a quick update from my side. IMO, This thread is one of the hidden gems of our forum for developing players like me. I have an issue of holding my breath during the rally (I don't know where I picked it up from) but due to this my arm and shoulder starts stiffening up as the rally...

Hello, There is already a lot of wisdom shared on this post and I agree to all of the points mentioned, so far. Based on the questions which you have raised, I wanted to ask you the following questions (as I couldn't find answers to them by going through the posts): 1. What kind of spin is...

Ok, I must correct myself. My comments were more generic and I just tried to explain my own personal experiences while using setups with different weights. Coming back to the context of this thread, I trust your computation and with that I should say that the difference of 2.5 grams would take...

Just to clarify and be on point, I have written the weight going up by 5-10 grams for the entire setup meaning a relatively heavier blade (in above context) paired with heavy rubbers.

The seller recommends you heavier one because it is assumed that heavier setup gives more solid feel while striking the ball. This solid feeling becomes more prominent as you play from further back. However, every individual has different needs and different strengths. I would prefer something...

I agree with Carl here. I recently bought a Stiga Clipper Classic (non-WRB, non-CR) and it plays really good. The reason I switched to all wood is that I was not getting enough feel of the ball, which I felt somehow matter in my game where I like to feel the ball on the blade more while serving...

For versatility and elegance, anytime Aleksander Karakasevic

Carl, I feel extremely sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences for you and your family. I pray to Almighty to give you strength and patience in these difficult times.

11-3 in favor of Liam