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TennisCompanion

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  • @scoogsy
    @scoogsyКүн бұрын

    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!

  • @user-kb9cg2xq9p
    @user-kb9cg2xq9p3 күн бұрын

    I didn't understand a single word he was saying lol. Buying a tennis racket is complicated.

  • @cheefussmith9380
    @cheefussmith93806 күн бұрын

    I have this bag. Really like it. It’s like a portable locker

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanion5 күн бұрын

    Nice! Glad to hear it's worked out well for you. Lol, yep, that's a pretty accurate description for this bag.

  • @cheefussmith9380
    @cheefussmith93804 күн бұрын

    @@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.

  • @geausportequipment
    @geausportequipment6 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanion5 күн бұрын

    Thank you, Chris! Excited to see how you guys continue to build upon an already awesome lineup of bags.

  • @bretts5571
    @bretts55716 күн бұрын

    Nice video, you're a perfectionist!

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanion5 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the note and kind words!

  • @brianstieler8162
    @brianstieler81627 күн бұрын

    Got the dampeners. Cheers!

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanion7 күн бұрын

    Love it! Thanks so much for the support as always, Brian 🙏

  • @mjlee5617
    @mjlee56177 күн бұрын

    HI John U are back. Thanks for the upload

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanion7 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching 😄

  • @alxgalben
    @alxgalben7 күн бұрын

    Very useful. Thanks! The quality remains high as always! Could you show us alternatives for the backpack?

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanion7 күн бұрын

    Absolutely. That’s a great idea and something I’ll keep in mind. Thanks for the feedback and suggestion 👌

  • @hrjohannesburg5478
    @hrjohannesburg547810 күн бұрын

    Really good video thx

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanion5 күн бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the note.

  • @thehandseesall
    @thehandseesall12 күн бұрын

    So not very good then...

  • @joseluisggonzalezcelis639
    @joseluisggonzalezcelis63912 күн бұрын

    VS ALU POWER ROUGHT?

  • @shroud1390
    @shroud139014 күн бұрын

    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

  • @kkarx
    @kkarx18 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @johnmaryr2908
    @johnmaryr290821 күн бұрын

    Spot on tips for relaxing tight muscle groups and increasing blood flow to hard to reach muscles.

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanion21 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback!! 😄

  • @brianstieler8162
    @brianstieler816222 күн бұрын

    Great tips, especially going into the long weekend. How do I sign up for 5-point Friday?

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanion22 күн бұрын

    Thanks, Brian! Enjoy the long weekend 😎 You can sign up here: tenniscompanion.org/fpf/

  • @WaltKurtz68
    @WaltKurtz6824 күн бұрын

    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!

  • @WaltKurtz68
    @WaltKurtz6824 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @peterochester2320
    @peterochester232026 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @kierrenere
    @kierrenereАй бұрын

    I have a grip 2 but ideally need a 4 how can I go from 2 to 4 without affecting the racket ?

  • @DrPravZ
    @DrPravZАй бұрын

    I have a V8 and I agree with all the points mentioned by you. Good review. You covered everything 🙏

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😄

  • @t2dev
    @t2devАй бұрын

    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!

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    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.

  • @t2dev
    @t2devАй бұрын

    Which did you prefer in your testing of the FF and the Resolution?

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    They’re both excellent, but over time, I’ve found myself reach for and wear the Gel Resolution more frequently.

  • @HanzSygnal
    @HanzSygnalАй бұрын

    Thorlo max cushion are the standard for socks. Dry quick, comfortable and are made in usa

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! An excellent sock for sure 👌🏼

  • @brianstieler8162
    @brianstieler8162Ай бұрын

    Friday's are sock days. Love the content TC! Keep them coming.

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    Gotta love sock days 🧦 Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the encouragement, Brian ❤️

  • @michaelp9061
    @michaelp9061Ай бұрын

    Could you test the blade pro ?

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    I like the idea! Thanks for the suggestion 👌🏼

  • @redmandyl
    @redmandylАй бұрын

    Welcome back to tennis reviews. Can’t wait for more

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏼 Lots of good stuff on the way - looking forward to sharing more with you.

  • @aerofox2023
    @aerofox2023Ай бұрын

    Excellent explanation, thank you.

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    You’re very welcome! Happy to hear you found it helpful 😄

  • @stephenchalmers71
    @stephenchalmers71Ай бұрын

    I’ve missed this channel. Some of the best in-depth tennis videos and gear reviews out there.

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    Thanks for the encouragement - I really appreciate!! 🙏😊

  • @stephenchalmers71
    @stephenchalmers7117 күн бұрын

    @@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.

  • @geausportequipment
    @geausportequipmentАй бұрын

    Great sumary!

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @tinytaro
    @tinytaroАй бұрын

    So informative and to the point. Thank you!

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    You’re very welcome! Happy to hear it was helpful 😄

  • @danschannel169
    @danschannel169Ай бұрын

    Welcome back

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    Thank you!! 😄

  • @brianstieler8162
    @brianstieler8162Ай бұрын

    16x19 is the pattern I go with. Just feels the most consistent.

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, Brian! Great to hear player perspectives 🎾

  • @Rohit-fh8pw
    @Rohit-fh8pwАй бұрын

    Super vid 🎉

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @umer.on.youtube
    @umer.on.youtubeАй бұрын

    magic racquet - suspended in air 😀

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    Shoutout to my #1 assistant holding the racquet for me out of frame 😍

  • @jeffmeyer7554
    @jeffmeyer7554Ай бұрын

    Your content is always so well made, informative and discernible.

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    Thank you 🙏 Couldn’t be happier that you found it useful 😄

  • @987mikka
    @987mikkaАй бұрын

    Glad to see you again, very intresting content as always

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    Thanks so much for the note! Excited to be back.

  • @vickan240sx
    @vickan240sxАй бұрын

    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….

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    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 😄

  • @lustercool4999
    @lustercool4999Ай бұрын

    I like the colors on the clash

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    It's a good lookin' racquet for sure.

  • @lustercool4999
    @lustercool4999Ай бұрын

    Clash 100 is awesome I like my clash 98 I use gut strings at 52 pounds is awesome to

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanionАй бұрын

    Nice 👌🏼 Thanks for sharing! Glad you like the racquet.

  • @brianstieler8162
    @brianstieler81622 ай бұрын

    He’s back! Any chance you can tour some cool tennis courts?

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanion2 ай бұрын

    Don't see why not! 🎾

  • @riyanharitama
    @riyanharitama2 ай бұрын

    welcome back.. great to see your video again.. been waiting for ages

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanion2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the encouragement, Riyan!

  • @adisucipto5386
    @adisucipto53862 ай бұрын

    finally after long time!

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanion2 ай бұрын

    I know - it's been a while 😅 Happy to be back!

  • @EdmonBegoli
    @EdmonBegoli2 ай бұрын

    Great to see you back!

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanion2 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏 it’s good to be back!

  • @gofish721
    @gofish7212 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanion2 ай бұрын

    Excellent insight 👌🏼 Thanks for sharing!

  • @rawrss
    @rawrss2 ай бұрын

    Welcome back TC! Miss your content, hope you'll be able to do a Blade v9 review (as I really enjoyed your v8). ❤

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanion2 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @johncrim6105
    @johncrim61052 ай бұрын

    Very easy to follow, nicely done!

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanion2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words 😄

  • @ryanoliver2253
    @ryanoliver22532 ай бұрын

    Super helpful. Thanks!

  • @TennisCompanion
    @TennisCompanion2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you liked it.

  • @dkrawk8309
    @dkrawk83092 ай бұрын

    If anyone can name better string than Rip Control I'd be happy to hear it

  • @ErinCRN
    @ErinCRN2 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @xiandarkthorne
    @xiandarkthorne2 ай бұрын

    I am most comfortable with a 5in grip and a heavy 330-340gm, head light racquet after recovering from tennis elbow 15 years ago.