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Great to have you back. Your videos are very well produced, and have excellent information. I hope you can get another viral vid that draws people quickly back to the channel. Thanks for all your hard work, and I regularly read 5 point Friday. Thanks!
I didn't understand a single word he was saying lol. Buying a tennis racket is complicated.
I have this bag. Really like it. It’s like a portable locker
Nice! Glad to hear it's worked out well for you. Lol, yep, that's a pretty accurate description for this bag.
@@TennisCompanion haha yep. I bought the “shelves” and cubes which I didn’t think I’d use. I also bought their Velcro hide away pouch which I knew I’d use. Funny enough, I use the shelves and cubes all the time. The pouch not quite as often (but nice to have when I do). Thanks for posting this- not a lot out there about this bag which is a pity as it’s terrific.
Great video as always Jon! Great to know you're still loving the Geau Sport Axiom Racquet Bag 2.0 and the Axiom Packing Cube.
Thank you, Chris! Excited to see how you guys continue to build upon an already awesome lineup of bags.
Nice video, you're a perfectionist!
Thanks for the note and kind words!
Got the dampeners. Cheers!
Love it! Thanks so much for the support as always, Brian 🙏
HI John U are back. Thanks for the upload
Thanks for watching 😄
Very useful. Thanks! The quality remains high as always! Could you show us alternatives for the backpack?
Absolutely. That’s a great idea and something I’ll keep in mind. Thanks for the feedback and suggestion 👌
Really good video thx
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the note.
So not very good then...
VS ALU POWER ROUGHT?
I string Kev/4g at 86lbs. I prestretch pulling on one end of the string till it elongates. The around the poll method pulling on both ends just removes coil memory and will not elongate the string Racquets are way tougher than the recommended tension range and yeah you probably void the warranty, but I have never had any frame breakage and have been stringing at 86lbs for almost a decade. Good vid
Oh, so it is very simple. The more weight you put to head the more swing weight (power) you will get but it might feel unnatural like a hammer. It can be balanced by adding more weight closer to the handle but then the racket might be too heavy for you. So basically if you want a big swingweight then it has to be either a very heavy more balanced racket or a very unbalanced lighter racket.
Spot on tips for relaxing tight muscle groups and increasing blood flow to hard to reach muscles.
Thanks for the feedback!! 😄
Great tips, especially going into the long weekend. How do I sign up for 5-point Friday?
Thanks, Brian! Enjoy the long weekend 😎 You can sign up here: tenniscompanion.org/fpf/
Tecnifibre Triax is also a nice multifilament string but I have only used it in one racquet so far. As a hybrid in the mains (crosses Velocity MLT), so I can't say too much about it yet. Just first impressions. Nice hybrid setup ,though. Recommended!
Strangely enough Velocity MLT does not fray (at least it doesn't in MY racquets) but it turns white after a while, starting at the intersections. Maybe that's Velocity MLT's visual sign it should be replaced? I must say even then the playing characteristics don't deteriorate that much.
Given that you need a machine to test sw, if you have typical racquets with weight and balance equal, how much could the sw differ? Not talking theory where the polarization could be radically different but with typical modern models. Thanks.
I have a grip 2 but ideally need a 4 how can I go from 2 to 4 without affecting the racket ?
I have a V8 and I agree with all the points mentioned by you. Good review. You covered everything 🙏
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😄
Thank you for the insight. Seems a couple of my friends say the same about the resolution. I just had these unreasonable dream that the ff would make me hit like Novak. Guess the marketing almost got me!
You're welcome! Haha, yeah, I totally get that. The marketing (and endorsements) are a strong pull for sure. Thanks for sharing your experience as well.
Which did you prefer in your testing of the FF and the Resolution?
They’re both excellent, but over time, I’ve found myself reach for and wear the Gel Resolution more frequently.
Thorlo max cushion are the standard for socks. Dry quick, comfortable and are made in usa
Thanks for sharing! An excellent sock for sure 👌🏼
Friday's are sock days. Love the content TC! Keep them coming.
Gotta love sock days 🧦 Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the encouragement, Brian ❤️
Could you test the blade pro ?
I like the idea! Thanks for the suggestion 👌🏼
Welcome back to tennis reviews. Can’t wait for more
Thank you 🙏🏼 Lots of good stuff on the way - looking forward to sharing more with you.
Excellent explanation, thank you.
You’re very welcome! Happy to hear you found it helpful 😄
I’ve missed this channel. Some of the best in-depth tennis videos and gear reviews out there.
Thanks for the encouragement - I really appreciate!! 🙏😊
@@TennisCompanion My pleasure. I also just left a review on your website for the dampeners I recently ordered from you. They are wonderful and the personalized note in the package was greatly appreciated as well. I've started working more with my 10 year old son on his tennis this summer and I'm looking forward to exploring more of the resources on your site as he progresses. I'm 52 and I've been playing tennis since I was 6 or 7 (wood racquet days), but I have no background in instruction, so I can use all the help I can get and it looks like you've got some great stuff available there. Thanks for everything you are doing. I'd definitely be interested in other TC merchandise as well if you ever decided to put some out. I can always use hats or apparel and I'd be happy to be a walking billboard for you.
Great sumary!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
So informative and to the point. Thank you!
You’re very welcome! Happy to hear it was helpful 😄
Welcome back
Thank you!! 😄
16x19 is the pattern I go with. Just feels the most consistent.
Thanks for sharing, Brian! Great to hear player perspectives 🎾
Super vid 🎉
Thank you 😊
magic racquet - suspended in air 😀
Shoutout to my #1 assistant holding the racquet for me out of frame 😍
Your content is always so well made, informative and discernible.
Thank you 🙏 Couldn’t be happier that you found it useful 😄
Glad to see you again, very intresting content as always
Thanks so much for the note! Excited to be back.
Yes! New content! Really like your video reviews and would definitely like more. Would really like if you could review the Wilson Blade Pro v9 18x20 vs the regular Wilson Blade v9 18x20 to compare the differences. Weight, swing weight, etc….
Thank you for the kind words! Reviews are on their way back into the mix and the Wilson Blade v9 is high on my list. I appreciate you taking the time to post and sharing some ideas for new content - stay tuned 😄
I like the colors on the clash
It's a good lookin' racquet for sure.
Clash 100 is awesome I like my clash 98 I use gut strings at 52 pounds is awesome to
Nice 👌🏼 Thanks for sharing! Glad you like the racquet.
He’s back! Any chance you can tour some cool tennis courts?
Don't see why not! 🎾
welcome back.. great to see your video again.. been waiting for ages
Thanks for the encouragement, Riyan!
finally after long time!
I know - it's been a while 😅 Happy to be back!
Great to see you back!
Thank you 🙏 it’s good to be back!
If I need to use a shrink wrap to increase size by don't want the excessive weight addition, I only use a smaller piece and trim to cover the bottom 4"s or so. It provides build-up for my hand only. If I want to keep the balance, then it minimizes the lead used on the hoop too, which manages the overall weight increase better. I use a 1 hander for my backhand, so that's not an issue either.
Excellent insight 👌🏼 Thanks for sharing!
Welcome back TC! Miss your content, hope you'll be able to do a Blade v9 review (as I really enjoyed your v8). ❤
I really appreciate your support! The Blade v9 is definitely on my radar for a full review; thanks for the suggestion and for checking out my latest video.
Very easy to follow, nicely done!
Thank you for the kind words 😄
Super helpful. Thanks!
Thank you! Glad you liked it.
If anyone can name better string than Rip Control I'd be happy to hear it
I used Wilson NXT at 55 in my Wilson Ultra. I had bad tennis elbow prior to this racket, string, and tension. I just switched to a VCor Yonex and put the same string and tension in it. I find I’m launching everything in the racket with my old string type. I just put poly in it at 50. It seems a bit better but I am worried about tennis elbow returning. Thoughts?
I am most comfortable with a 5in grip and a heavy 330-340gm, head light racquet after recovering from tennis elbow 15 years ago.