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“RACQUETY-YAK” is the official blog for Guts and Glory Tennis. This blog is specifically designed for interacting with our customers on topics related to all things tennis. Our vision is to post useful, fun and even humorous information on tennis equipment, stringing as well as a plethora of tennis related topics.
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Manuel Reynoso | June 30, 2008 at 9:51 am
I am a beginning player, still learning the techniques of proper forehand and backhand, I was thinking of purchasing later on a Prince O3 Zone 7 racquet, but after reading your review on the Kneissl racquet, I have changed my mind. My question is, do you recommend I purchase this racquet at the beginning level that I am right now, or should I wait till I have acquire more experience playing the game. Thanks.
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ggtennis | June 30, 2008 at 10:01 am
The Black Star is an excellent racquet for all levels and would clearly serve a beginner well. The Prince O Port series is decent, but the version you are speaking has a stiffness rating of 74 which is significantly higher than we prefer. By contrast the Black Star is in the upper 50’s. In our opinion anything about 67 needs to be monitored carefully to make sure there are no elbow problems. The Prince racquet you are considering also weighs approx. 10.5 oz. We prefer 11+. Hope this helps.
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David Henry | September 14, 2008 at 5:57 pm
John,
Thanks for the great site. I’ve learned about both WeissCannon Explosiv and LaserFibre Supernatural Gut Pro Stock from you. Which one do you feel is the best from a playability standpoint? Which one is feels closer to gut? I am currently trying some of the supposedly high end mutis. I recently tried Gamma Live Wire XP 17 and thought it was good but not great. I am currently playing with Tecnifibre X-1 Biphase 17 and like it much more than the Gamma. Next, I want to try one of the above mentioned strings and would appreciate any input you can provide. Thanks.
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ggtennis | September 14, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Both the Explosiv! and the Pro Stock are excellent products. I agree with your assessment that the X-1 Biphase is a more appealing product than the Gamma XP. While nothing captures all the playability of quality natural gut, the Pro Stock and Explosiv! each offer many qualities that are indeed gut-like in nature. Currently I would tend to favor the Explosiv! because for the cost it is hard to beat the playability.
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David Henry | September 15, 2008 at 11:43 am
Thanks for the quick reply! There are a couple of good threads going on TT right now about Explosiv!, and the comments are very positive. Watch your order system… I’ll be placing an order soon.
Thanks again.
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Bob Vargas | February 5, 2009 at 4:20 pm
I am looking for a more shoulder friendly and less power inducing string setup. I am currently using Prince Topspin 16 at 50 lbs laced on a Dunlop McEnroe. Current setup is somewhat comfortable, but creeps to the back fence.
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ggtennis | February 5, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Bob,
Thank you for visiting our blog. If you were coming to us as a local customer for a string suggestion we would have a whole battery of questions to put you through. Your racquet is stiff and is known to be one to contribute to elbow issues. You mention comfort and shoulder friendly so your question is trickier than you might imagine.
To tame the power a poly-based main with a soft synthetic cross would be one possible option, but that option may very well be too stiff. If that is the case I would then suggest looking into a 15L synthetic gut…perhaps something like a Yonex Tournament 80 spin or a Signum Pro Topspin SF. Another option to look at would be a Forten Sweet 15L main with a 16 cross.
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Jason Chu | October 1, 2009 at 12:07 am
Thanks for a great blog on tennis elbow. If you dont remember me, I am the non profit tennis director which helps teach kids for free.
high mass, head light tennis racquets are the way to go. 17guage string…. and less poly’s unless
they talk to you first and get higher quality polys that reduce the shock.
I sent a few kids yourway but know that they did not buy. In any case, i wanted to say thanks!
Jason Chu