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Yeah you need 3 rackets. My last two years in HS I had to get a 3rd. Was cheaper back then but if you’re playing that seriously you just need a 3rd racket. No secrets to not breaking strings.
Fine w 2 now since I can play like 3 hours a week max | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
+1 for string savers. It’s old tech that isn’t really seen on tour anymore (Fed kept using them on his racket for nostalgia, link below) but they can help you against breaking. They were more prevalent on the tour during the natural gut era but once polys became the norm there wasn’t a real need. And pros restring pret... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
well ya know do more mishits to use the entire stringbed instead of being picky and only using the sweetspot
also increase your framing rate because everyone knows frames are more durable than strings | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
You should invest in a stringing machine and a couple more rackets. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
You're just not hitting that hard or with as much spin as you think. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Go up a gauge. Takes a little getting used to but 16g is surprisingly more durable than 17g. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
> I’m based in Europe so don’t have a UTR/USTA
You most likely have a UTR if you play tournaments that UTR scrapes, which is quite a lot of them see here:
[https://support.universaltennis.com/support/solutions/articles/9000138934-what-events-count-towards-my-utr-rating-](https://support.universaltennis.com/support/so... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Welcome to high level tennis my friend. Be ready to spend a bunch of money on strings and shoes | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Have you found they make a difference for you in terms of string lifespan? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Because you're not hitting hard enough and with a bunch of spin | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
He's already using 1.30 that's 16 | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
I was breaking RPM blast at around the 10-12 hour mark as a 4.0 so I think you're probably hitting the ball either flatter, softer or with less spin than you think?
Oh — could also be your string pattern? What do you play with? More open string patterns will wear out strings faster so if you're playing with 18x20 then... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
I get about the same amount of playtime for the polys (including RPM blast) that I've tried so far so I think it's par for the course. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
I’ve seen a comment under a VCore 98 review video that it tends to break strings frequently. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Wow thanks a lot!! Yes I am on there. Then I have 5.54 UTR at the moment it is indeed 4 on the USTA looking at the conversion charts online | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Thanks. Will try | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
That’s what I’m thinking now. I saw an old Gamma progression II with flying clamps selling for $300. Would that be good enough? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Yeah use pro staff 97 so yeah it’s 16x19 | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Had worn out a pair of Nike shoes in two days and Adidas and Babalot in two weeks. ASICS is the brand I stay with. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
I reccomend the k Swiss supersonic or ubersonics ? I forget what they're called lol. Anyways yes nike and adidas are terrible they lasted me about 3 week. Asics gels lasted me a month k swiss has been the ones that last me the longest their a bit heavier but the toe guard is more reinforced.
I reccomend you also lear... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Should be fine. I’ve been using a cheap drop weight machine for years and it works fine. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
> I saw an old Gamma progression II with flying clamps selling for $300. Would that be good enough?
Yes, but I would prefer not use it. I like using machines with fixed clamps.
I started with a Gamma X-ST that I picked up used on craigslist. Just moved over to a used Alpha Ghost 2. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
> The tension maintenance is poor though so you should be restringing maybe every 2-4 weeks.
Agreed. I cutout my strings around the 1.5 to 2 week mark. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
I’m not a string breaker in the traditional sense. When I do it’s simply because they’re way past their sell-by date.
During more active weeks I can play 2/3 times. Bare minimum is once. And I average about 3 hours per of actual on-court activity (not counting rest). Given that info I’ve broken strings after 3 months... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
> Had worn out a pair of Nike shoes in two days and Adidas and Babalot in two weeks.
I'm having good luck with Wilson Rush Pro 4.0. They last me about 4 months on hard courts. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
I’d also do it after a fresh string job to maximize the protection. And do it yourself, it doesn’t take more than a couple minutes and a multi-use pack is about $5. At a pro shop they’ll charge you needlessly. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Even if you’re not breaking them, your strings are dead after 10-12 hours anyways so yeah… | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
try a bigger gauge on mains and lower in crosses. it evens out the playability but durability increases a lot. 15/16L example, but with poly you don’t want it to last too long then is dead strings. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Buy a 3rd racquet and a stringing machine 👌🏾 | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Pat yourself on the back and get a 3rd racquet | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Ultrashot? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
I use the vcore 98 2023 and i pop strings every 2 hitting sessions. I think the racquet has something to do with it if you’re willing to go to something with a tighter pattern.
I’m getting by with some string savers which give me a couple more hours, switched to the 1.28 restring zero (over 1.25 alu rough), and have ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
I found a used Prince Neos 1000 (crank) on Facebook Marketplace for $250 2.5 years ago.. Had to drive 3 hours. I strung in highschool for the team (15 years ago). Now I am at a club that I regularly play with 25 people. I have made my money back 10 fold, plus all the labor I have saved stringing my own Rackets. I brea... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
It’s great for you as for tennis player! Not so good for the budget. Try Kevlar strings - they are not perfect as poly but maybe a good unbreakable choice for a practice. Save poly for the tournaments | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
Solinco Revolution was a game changer for me. I go 57 lbs on it and it handles it like a pro. My brother hits even more spin than me and using same racquet and strings, he also gets really good longevity | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
Welcome to the club. Once you start generating your own pace and introducing a ton of topspin onto your strokes you will break strings pretty quickly. I tend to break my tennis strings every two days if I am having heavy practice sessions or match play. Might need start bringing a third racquet. For strings I stopped p... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
I use 18 gauge and easily break every 10-16 hours depending on who i hit against. Very normal for your range. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
Yeah that one. It's the shoe that lasts me the most and it's comfy and doesn't do anything fancy with the lacing or shape of shoe . Big fan I normally just picked whatever had sole warranty so I've tried everything but now I only buy the K Swiss ones. Helps they're always on sale as well | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
I’ve used them for last couple years as well. Great shoe. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
You have two options if you don't want to string racquets yourself:
1) use more racquets
2) switch to denser pattern racquets 18x20 | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
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During my time in high school I have been climbing the tennis ranks and this year made the jump to varsity, my school has a very good tennis team (think our middle jv is most schools we play top varsity) and I notice that as I play harder opponents I can deal with my opponents hitting harder but I cant hit as fast back... | r/10s | post | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
>i just need advice on how i can hit harder
A loose wrist is probably the simplest answer for all of those strokes. Other factors are good weight transfer, coiling and uncoiling of the torso, and full arm extension at ball contact. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Practice more w ppl who hit harder. Developing pace, IME, comes with sustained and consistent practice at that pace
Additionally, even at relatively even ratings, some ppl just hit the ball harder than others at a similar level. Find the game that you want to play at the level you want to be | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
If you are already at an advanced level I would say contact point and being in position to hit the ball perfectly in the center every time.
My coach who's on the ITF circuit told me I often try to gain power by acceleration which is not wrong but I dont have power consistently vs better players not because my techiqu... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
My biggest advice is weight transfer into your shot. Starting with your legs and pushing through. Don’t be tight and it’ll come to you. You’ll know and it’ll feel so good! | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
force = mass \* acceleration. so faster racquet head speed + heavier racquet. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
> anyway i just need advice on how i can hit harder
I'm assuming you've already tried to simply swing harder, and you don't think that's enough.
Power should come from technique. It's why pros are still pounding serves at 130mph deep into the 5th set. It's not just about more effort, it's about having hit hundreds o... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
Basically shifting the weight into the ball.
The key is to prepare early so that you are solidly grounded and you have a full backswing. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-14-07 |
hey fellas, looking for some tennis short recommendations - or maybe a website that has a good selection?
i seem to prefer the shorter shorts for easier mobility, as opposed to the long baggy shorts.
I also have big legs, thighs, so trying to find some that are short but room? if that makes sense?
any websites or... | r/10s | post | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
lululemon. expensive, but they are awesome. try and get a pair on black friday which is the only time they go on sale. I think if you have big thighs you will like having the ball pouch in the back so you don't have to deal with them in your pocket as well.
EDIT - I'm talking about the 6" vented tennis short wit... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
the unlined pace breakers are fantastic - the best tennis shorts I’ve played in by a good margin | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Not tennis specific but I like Nike (trail) running shorts: They come in various lengths, they have inner boxer-brief liners, they have pockets, the edges of the length of the pocket are usually sewn into the leg of the short so pocketed balls don’t turn them into “daisy dukes” with a quite literal ball-sack hanging ou... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
> unlined pace breakers are fantastic
I love Lulelemon's lined pace breakers at 7". Each pocket easily holds 3 tennis balls. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
> mens tennis short recommendations?
Lululemon's lined pace breaker shorts, 7". These are my favorite tennis shorts. Nice large pockets for holding tennis balls. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
7 is definitely the sweet spot | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
I tried Fabletics shorts and I’m pretty happy with them. I got 4 pairs of the Fundamental Short II 7 in for $58 which is what 1 pair of Nike tennis shorts I bought not too long ago cost. I was worried they’d be tight on my thighs because I’m standing on tree trunks, but they fit my legs with a little room to spare. The... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Lululemon Pace Breakers are great. You can find them on sale in the "we made to much" section often. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Check out the brand Gradual on Amazon, they’re not specific to tennis but I’ve found the 7” cut to be perfect for mobility and big quads, also the pockets have zippers which is huge IMO. Also they’re pretty cheap and well made so that doesn’t hurt either | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Pricey but I like the shorts from the new tennis brand Sigrun. The Nike rafa shorts are great as well. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
uniqlooooo | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Ultra Stretch DRY-EX Shorts https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E467610-000/00?colorDisplayCode=09&sizeDisplayCode=005&pldDisplayCode=000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=appshare | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
It's not the shorts per se, it's the pockets! The long shorts suck because you're bouncing the ball in your pocket on your knee. The shorter, tighter ones the ball restricts your movement, (or lack of ). I'm not sticking a ball in my shorts anymore. I can hold 3 in my hand. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
Tasc brand | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
CRZ Yoga 7” gym shorts on Amazon come close to the Lulu style but are less expensive. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
Vuori Kore shorts. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
5in fits like my 7in lulu’s | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
what do you like about the lined vs unlined? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
I have spent hundreds if not thousands now on Uniqlo kits and Nike.
Now, I don't event touch them and rotate the 3 pace breakers I have lol.
I personally love the 5" after owning both lengths | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
I’ve got a fair few from just Under Armour 2 in 1 which are good.
Specific to tennis I got a new pair of Yonex shorts and they are incredible. I love them. Super comfy.
https://www.tennisnuts.com/yonex-mens-15162ex-shorts-indigo-marine-1651720.html
https://www.tennisnuts.com/shop/tennis/tennis-clothing/yonex/mens/y... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
Patagonia baggie with inside net cut out. 5” inseam. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
> what do you like about the lined vs unlined?
I just like how the lined feel. Reminds me of wearing compression shorts. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
I second this. Cut the liner out and wear boxer briefs under them. I can easily hold three balls in the pocket, and the supplex nylon is great. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
And youre ready to hop in the pool after! | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-14-07 |
I was lucky to serve wide, I struggle to control the destination wide , middle or T. | r/10s | post | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Pretty typical looking beginner serve. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
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three bads out of five | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
i would focus on throwing the ball higher and hitting it at full extension and pronation instead of placing your serves. no point working on placement if the fundamentals are all wrong | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
The good is that you’re landing in the court which means you’re using your body. Also it was a good serve.
The not so good:
https://preview.redd.it/ia1zrcm1g4cd1.jpeg?width=625&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c80e08adcb85a8b47906b203eccaa7cc39291a32
This laid back wrist is bad juju. Wrist should be neutral or extended the o... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
I think you need to try to speed up…. It’s almost as if you’re moving in slow motion. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Never seen a slower service motion. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Bad enough that I think you'll only be able to take one game from Rafa | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Better than mine probably | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
IMO honestly not terrible. You’re doing a lot of things correctly. Good stance, right grip, nice weight transfer back on the toss, good toss, avoiding waiter tray, leading with the frame, contacting the ball out in front, following through, and landing on left foot.
Numerous beginners struggle with almost all or some ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Serve aside, are these clay-court shoes on a hard court? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
They were sold as all surfaces. I plan to play on clay next year. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
First up, I've seen much worse - you do a lot of things right so don't be too harsh on yourself.
In terms of tweaks to make, I agree with the general sentiment that your right foot comes too far around your left. Ideally your right toes would tuck in somewhere near the little dip in your left foot's instep.
The other... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Your grip is wrong to start. You should hold it lower. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Practice your toss. This looks like it is drifting out to the right on you. Without swinging, just toss the ball up in the air, and get it to land just in front of your lead foot. If your toss is a little inconsistent, you will get inconsistent results.
I notice your left foot is doing an adjustment just after your t... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
It's slow motion | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-14-07 |
Thanks to everybody for your advices | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-14-07 |
PB etiquette is in our rules, how about YOURS? | r/10s | post | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Does 10's know manners? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
“Pickleball Etiquette” is an oxymoron | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Fascinated by the decision to tag this as "Professionals." | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
I don’t think pickle ballers even know the word etiquette the amount of times they’ve walked in the middle of the court, behind me or in front while serving to someone or practicing. And using walls to hit their wiffle balls.
Also they suck at pick ups when they use ball machines (which like, why) | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Lol, to quote the pickleball rules:
"Never denigrate another person."
"Resolve any uncertainty in favor of your opponents."
[https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/sportsmanship-guide/](https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/sportsmanship-guide/) | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Hmmm, don't see the word "etiquette" in here. Which section are you referring to?
[https://usapickleball.org/docs/USA-Pickleball-Official-Rulebook-2024-v1.pdf](https://usapickleball.org/docs/USA-Pickleball-Official-Rulebook-2024-v1.pdf) | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
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