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|Warren linen napkin that came on the Mayflower
|Warren Porringer from the Pilgrim Hall Museum
Massachusetts Genealogy, With a Focus on Mayflower Families & Other Early Settlers of Plymouth & Barnstable Counties
|Warren linen napkin that came on the Mayflower
|Warren Porringer from the Pilgrim Hall Museum
I just discovered that I am an 11th great-granddaughter of Richard Warren.ReplyDelete
Hi Katie: That's a great discovery! ChrisDelete
Me too! 11th greAt granddaughter.Delete
I am also an 11th great granddaughter. My line comes thru Mary Warren and Robert Bartlett.Delete
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Hi Chris. Enjoyed your blog. My husband is also an 11th generation grandchild of Richard Warren. His lineage continues through Richard and Elizabeth's daughter, Ann, and her husband, Thomas Little.ReplyDelete
Thanks, Donna! Has your husband had his Warren like approved by GSMD? It's on my very long "to do" list. ChrisDelete
Donna & Chris .. I too descend from Ann & Thomas Little .. I prob should talk to GSMD folks about what they need as proofs. I guess that will be my next big project!Delete
Hi Donna, I too am from this line through Ann and Thomas Little. Richard Warren is my 12X great-granddad.Delete
Richard Warren is my 11th Great Grandfather. My mother's genealogy books were handed to me after her passing earlier this year. How would I check to see if my Warren line is approved by GSMD?ReplyDelete
Hello: you can contact the Mayflower Society with your request. It's a $20 fee. There is info here: https://www.themayflowersociety.com/membership-info16Delete
It's a $20 but then they want over $200 for you to become a member before they give you any informationDelete
Hi! Richard Warren's is my 11th Great Grandfather by his daughter, Abigail and Anthony Snow. I just submitted my lineage to the Society of Mayflower Descendants which was approved. If you want help with the process, let me know. MarthaReplyDelete
I'd like to do this eventually as well, so my children can maintain their genealogy through the Warren/Delano line.Delete
Hello cousin. I am descended from Richard Warren through his daughter Mary (Bartlett) Warren. I have submitted four other lines to the GSMD, but I don't do that anymore. They priced themselves out of my ranged at $100 per Supplemental App. I'm secure in my facts and don't need another piece of paper to validate my research! I keep hoping that other family members will want to join and when they do I will give them some unproved line to join with.ReplyDelete
Hi, I am just learning about my family, but I know I am descended from RW through Mary as you are. Please tell me more about your line. Mine makes its way to Ralph Steele in WV, then to Chapman then to Smith.Delete
Me too. I just found out last month thanks to DNA and a match I found. Was looking for parents of my gr8 gr8 grmo and got much more!Delete
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Richard Warren is my 15 great grandfather. I'm the descendant of his daughter, Elizabeth.ReplyDelete
Always nice to hear from Warren descendants! ChrisDelete
Hello Chris. Just stumbled on your blog researching Richard Warren descendants. I am 12th generation from him from my Birthmom. After we reconnected she gave me my genealogy all the way back. Also from the Wright family & the Waterman family (Benedict Arnold is a cousin). Would love to hear from others who are related. Question...Is Dr. Richard Warren, who died at Bunker Hill also a decendant? firstname.lastname@example.com
Sorry, Meant Dr. Joseph WarrenDelete
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Hi, trying to figure out if I am descendant of Richard Warren through Mary West. She with her father, Thomas West is in the Mayflower Births and Deaths Vol. 1&2, but i can't see where they go back to Warren. Any help. Thanks, MikeReplyDelete
Mike, I don't know about Thomas West. Rootsweb has a free email list with very knowledgeable subscribers. http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/misc/misc.htmlDelete
I am a 10th great grand daughter and my lineage is the West family. Thomas west Drusilla PesburyReplyDelete
I realize I am responding to an old post, but I recently discovered a potential link to Richard Warren. Have you encountered any Carvers in your genealogical research?ReplyDelete
There were certainly early Carvers in Plymouth Colony, but since I don't have any in my direct line I have no details. ChrisDelete
Me too. ;-) Ruth Brown Watts
Richard's relation to you: Direct ancestor (11 generations)
Frederick Sterling Brown
your father
James F. Brown
his father
Sylvester Brown
his father
David Brown
his father
Joanna Brown (born Chase)
his mother
Jabez Mosher
her father
Rebecca Mosher (born Wilcox)
his mother
John Wilcox
her father
Elizebeth Wilcox (born Cooke)
his mother
Sara Cooke (born Warren)
her mother
Master Richard Warren, Mayflower Passenger
her father
Thanks for sharing your Warren line. We also have the Francis Cooke family as common ancestors; I descend from Hester 2 Cooke. ChrisDelete


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Free New ELX Software Makes WatchGuard's 4RE™ Work without a Server Computer
Allen, Tex. - WatchGuard Video has announced the release of Evidence Library ExpressTM (ELX), which is an all new video management software program designed to enable an agency to deploy the WatchGuard 4RE HD In-Car Video System without investing in any server computers or wireless infrastructure. ELX is designed to be simple enough for anyone to install and run on modest PCs, so even agencies with no IT staff or IT support can easily begin using the industry's leading High Definition video solution after purchasing just one WatchGuard 4RE HD In-Car Video System.
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ELX Software is available free of charge when purchasing a WatchGuard 4RE High Definition In-Car Video System. With ELX software, an officer or an agency can easily store, view, manage and export 4RE's video files using the vehicle mounted computer or another agency provided PC. The all-new user interface of ELX is so intuitive and simple to use, that most officers will be able to make full use of the software without any formal training.
ELX includes a DVR configurator so the 4RE in-car systems can be setup with all desired officer names, settings, and custom event classifications. Video recordings can be located by searching combinations of date, officer name, event classification, vehicle ID and more. ELX also includes a built-in media player and the video files can be exported for court with an included export player so any computer can play the video evidence without installing a codec.
Utilizes a Secure USB Flash Drive
Previously, the WatchGuard 4RE HD system only worked in conjunction with the server-based backend software platform called Evidence Library 3 (EL3). EL3 is a fully scalable, feature rich, SQL Server solution designed for larger agencies using wireless file transfers and remote client applications. The new ELX software is designed to operate on a single PC and to use the removable USB Flash Drive (secured in the 4RE's locking drive bay) to transfer video files from the car to a computer.
Some agencies may wish to begin their 4RE fleet rollout with a small number of 4RE HD systems utilizing ELX software. Then in the future they can purchase wireless radios, migrate to the full Evidence Library 3 software, and begin transferring files wirelessly. There is no cost penalty to this phased approach because the wireless hardware is separate from the DVR, meaning the 802.11n radio can simply be plugged into the 4RE DVR at a later date.
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By Hayden Wright
We may never know exactly what happened to Mariah Carey in Times Square on New Year's Eve—was it sabotage? Lip-syncing? Bad luck? Her team and Dick Clark Productions have spent the first days of 2017 trading barbs and pointing fingers, while the rest of the internet delight in the gift we've been given. Stephen Colbert joined the lighthearted spoofery with his own version of Carey's NYE performance.
Related: Mariah Carey Talks Being 'Mortified' During NYE Performance
"2016 was rough, but I'm staying positive about 2017," Colbert said. "And the year is starting off great for everyone but Mariah Carey. No one knows exactly what happened. I blame Russian hackers."
He continued his defense of Carey's performance and invited her to appear on The Late Show, but then the stage lit up and he was swarmed by backup dancers and feathers, pretending to lose his way through the monologue. Watch the brief bit here:
Colbert was not alone in parodying Carey's misfortune: The San Antonio Spurs mascot performed a gag set to Mariah's "Emotions," in which things went awry.
Watch both bits below:
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Empowering deserving military families with educational support and opportunities.
FJ welcomes Tim Clark to the team this year. Tim, winner of THE PLAYERS Championship last year for his maiden victory on the PGA Tour to compliment his four international wins, teed it up today wearing the new DryJoys Tour golf shoes as well as the just released ProDry Lisle solid shirt which will be on FootJoy.com shortly. Keep an eye on Tim this week in Kapalua as well as the rest of 2011!


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Matt Lauer May Be Getting the Ann Curry Treatment at 'Today'
Karma is a word that rhymes with "witch."
Not long after Matt Lauer reportedly had NBC give Ann Curry the boot at 'Today,' the longtime morning show host may well be on the chopping block himself.
Sources told The New York Times that Lauer's contract won't be renewed when it expires in 2014 — and that everyone seemed to know about it before he did.
In a meeting Lauer didn't attend, it was explained that "what matters most is the anchor connection to the audience; what we need to work on is that connection." Translation? Get that glib dude outta there.
"What they meant was Matt," the source said plainly, "But no one would say it."
Radar Online reports that Willie Geist, who co-hosts the third hour of the 'Today' show (holy crap, that's a long program) is the frontrunner to replace Lauer.
"The staff doesn't like to see Matt lose his job, but it's time for a change," a source revealed. "It's just too bad that the network fumbled the entire situation with Ann and Matt. Network bosses just gave Matt too much power."
If you'll recall, Lauer was integral in getting Curry removed from her position on the morning staple, which suffered severe drops in ratings, losing the No. 1 spot to 'Good Morning America' following 16 years of victory.
Lauer only recently addressed the debacle, saying, "It was a hard time for everybody," Lauer told Us Weekly. "We were getting kicked around a lot. Some of it was self-inflicted and perhaps deserved."
"I don't think the show and the network handled the transition well. You don't have to be Einstein to know that," he added. "It clearly did not help us. We were seen as a family, and we didn't handle a family matter well."
No kidding. When even a sweetie pie like Ann Curry won't hug you goodbye, you done messed up.
Watch Ann Curry's 'Today' Farewell Speech


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This is the case report of a 32-year-old obese male with a history of agitation, hallucinations, and delirium, recently diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism; he gave a several month history of fatigue with nocturnal snoring and frequent awakening. Polysomnogram revealed severe OSA; initiation of CPAP and levothyroxine resulted in immediate improvement. The lack of a previous psychiatric history and acuteness of presentation was consistent with hypothyroid psychosis complicated by sleep deprivation cause by untreated OSA. Primary hypothyroidism is a common disorder often associated with depression. It is rarely associated with psychosis and was first described as "myxoedematous madness" in 1949. It has not been previously reported to cause psychosis when associated with obstructive sleep apnea. This case illustrates the need for examination of potential multiple organic causes in a patient who presents with psychosis in the critical care setting.
Neal JM; Yuhico RJO. "Myxedema madness" associated with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism and obstructive sleep apnea. J Clin Sleep Med 2012;8(6):717-718.
Hypothyroidism is uncommonly associated with psychosis, and initially described as "myxoedematous madness" in 1949 by Asher.
It has not been previously associated with another common medical condition also resulting in cognitive dysfunction—obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
We report the case of a 32-year-old obese male, diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism (TSH 92.0 mIU/mL, normal 0.40–4.65 mIU/mL) admitted to the critical care unit with a several day history of agitation, hallucinations, and delirium.
A 32-year-old Caucasian male was brought to the emergency department with a several day history of headache, fatigue, and hallucinations (being attacked by bats). He had not slept in 6 days, and family members related a history of poor sleep, frequent awakenings, and snoring for the last few months. He had been found to have primary hypothyroidism (TSH 92.5 mIU/mL, normal 0.42–4.82 mIU/mL) several days earlier and had not yet begun replacement therapy. He had a history of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, treated 4 years earlier with chemotherapy and mantle radiation, in remission; prior thyroid function studies were not available. Medications included cetirizine, fexofenadine, and alprazolam; the last medication had been started due to difficulty sleeping.
Physical examination revealed an obese Caucasian male (BMI 35.0 kg/m2). Vital signs were remarkable for tachycardia (heart rate 106). Examination was unremarkable except for obesity, large neck circumference (19 inches), and agitated, belligerent behavior. Laboratory studies demonstrated elevated TSH (98.7 mIU/mL, normal 0.40–4.65) and creatine kinase (> 14,000 U/L, normal 30–170 U/L). Serum toxicology screen revealed no alcohol or illicit substances.
He was admitted to the critical care unit; because of severe agitation, he received intravenous sedation. Daily levothyroxine, 150 μ, was initiated. Because of possible rhabdomyolysis (presumably due to agitation and muscle trauma), he received intravenous hydration with sodium bicarbonate.
After 72 h, his symptoms had improved markedly, and serum creatine kinase returned to normal after several days. Given his obesity, poor sleep quality, and snoring, a polysomnogram was ordered at that time; this was performed and revealed an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of 61.5 (normal: < 5) and respiratory distress index (RDI) of 96.5 (normal: < 5), indicating severe obstructive sleep apnea. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) was initiated.
He was discharged in stable condition 2 days later and continued to improve as an outpatient after continuing CPAP and thyroid replacement therapy, and has had no recurrent neuropsychiatric events.
This patient's clinical presentation was consistent with hypothyroid psychosis ("myxedema madness"), likely exacerbated by coexistent severe OSA. The psychological disturbances associated with hypothyroidism were recognized in early literature; hypothyroidism was first reported as being associated with psychosis in 1888, when the Committee on Myxedema of the Clinical Society of London first postulated a link between the two.
The term "myxedema madness" was later coined by Asher in 1949,
and this entity has been increasingly realized as an uncommon potential cause of psychosis.
While typically associated with lassitude and depression, as many as 15% of patients can exhibit psychosis with hypothyroidism.
The clinical presentation of psychosis is not uniform, and no specific group of findings is typical.
Hallucinations have frequently been reported. While most studies show a slow reversal of psychosis (within weeks or months), rapid improvement (within one week) has rarely been described.
Bahammam et al. reported the incidence of clinical hypothyroidism in patients with newly diagnosed OSA to be only 0.4%, although the incidence of subclinical hypothyroidism was much higher (11.1%).
Sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea may be associated with psychosis as well as significant cognitive and behavioral dysfunction, although the most common psychiatric disturbance associated with OSA is depression.
OSA symptoms in hypothyroid patients typically abate after replacement therapy. Rajagopal et al. noted that apneic events in hypothyroid OSA patients decreased from 71.8 to 12.7 per hour after three to twelve months of thyroid replacement.
Several cognitive and psychiatric alterations associated with OSA have also been described. Lee et al. identified a young person presenting with recurrent psychosis refractory to an antipsychotic.
He was later diagnosed with OSA by polysomnography and underwent tonsillectomy with subsequent remission of psychotic attacks.
The clinician must be aware of the variability in psychiatric symptoms of patients with hypothyroidism and OSA. The constellation of neuropsychiatric symptoms is variable, and no specific set of findings can exclude the disorder; this should be done by biochemical evaluation. Since hypothyroidism and obstructive sleep apnea are both common medical conditions, both should be considered in any patient presenting with such symptoms. It demonstrates the importance of investigating organic causes of psychosis and other causes (e.g., sleep apnea), as the initiation of OSA treatment likely hastened the recovery.
This was not an industry supported study. The authors have indicated no financial conflicts of interest.
Asher R
, author. Myxoedematous madness. Br Med J. 1949;2:555–62. [PubMed Central][PubMed]
Heinrich TW,
Grahm G
, authors. Hypothyroidism presenting as psychosis: myxedema madness revisited. Prim Care Companion J Clin Psychiatry. 2003;5:260–6. [PubMed Central][PubMed]
Lehrmann JA,
Jain S
, authors. Myxedema psychosis with grade II hypothyroidism. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2002;24:275–7. [PubMed]
Hall RC
, author. Psychiatric effects of thyroid hormone disturbance. Psychosomatics. 1983;24(7-11):15–18
Bahammam SA,
Sharif MM,
Jammah AA,
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, authors. Prevalence of thyroid disease in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Respir Med. 2011;105:1755–60. [PubMed]
Rajagopal KR,
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She hasn't exactly cleaned up at the recent award shows and that might give Glenn Close even more an attitude as she heads into her third season of the critically-lauded show. Her next target is ripped from today's headlines as Close's character seeks to recover money from a crooked financier busted for security fraud. We're looking forward to some schadenfreude: Bernie Madoff deserved to have someone like Close going after him.
Tonight at 10 on FX
"Animal Planet Investigates: Dog Fighting Exposed"
Animal Planet digs deeper into an underground sport where there are no animal winners. It's just a question of when their death will come -- in today's fight or one further down the line. Speaking to law enforcement officials who spent years as undercover dog fighters along with one real-lfe ex-fighter, the disturbing subject matter (even with a hopeful ending) is compelling viewing.
Premieres tonight at 10
Bachelor: On the Wings of Love
Sometimes it helps to remind ourselves: dog fighting is a bad thing, but locking 25 woman in a house as they cat-fight their way to marrying the world's hottest man -- that's meant to be okay. Truthfully, as much as you try to deny it, there are moments of fantastic television in this sordid example of matchmaking-gone-wrong. Cue tonight's theme which is even trashier than normal: the bachelor heads out on a group RV road trip.
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Review Round Up: 'Murder 3,' a Chilling Thriller
"Murder 3," this week's main Bollywood release, is a classic thriller.
The film's main character, Vikram (Randeep Hooda), upset over the mysterious disappearance of his girlfriend Roshni (Aditi Rao Hydari), eventually starts dating Nisha (Sara Loren), a waitress.
It's Nisha that discovers the secret behind Roshni's disappearance.
Directed by Vishesh Bhatt, the film is produced by Mukesh and Mahesh Bhatt, who were also behind "Murder 1" and "Murder 2."
Here is what critics had to say about the movie.
Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama says the movie "offers thrills and chills aplenty." Although the plot is fairly predictable to begin with, it gets more complex in the second hour of the film. The audience will find "several nail-biting and claustrophobic moments," says Mr. Adarsh.
Mr. Adarsh was highly impressed with the performances of the lead actors: "Aditi and Sara are show-stoppers and deliver knockout performances."
Praising Mr. Hooda, he says: "Randeep does complete justice to the character."
Giving the movie four stars out of five, Mr. Adarsh says Murder 3 "stands tall for its substance" and a strong plot.
A review in Koimoi describes the plot as gripping, saying the audience will be "hooked" to the suspense.
But it found flaws in the characters, which "aren't etched out well."
The review calls Ms. Hydari the "pillar of the movie" for her strong performance. "Though she comes across as meek and squeaky at the start, her character develops quite well."
But it gave Mr. Hooda thumbs down, saying: "It's sad to see someone of his caliber disappoint with a shoddy performance." The review gave the film two-and-a-half stars out of five.
Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV describes the movie as "New wine in an old bottle but not too bad."
Mr. Chatterjee found the movie has a "busy plot that keeps ticking at an even keel," and was impressed with the climax.
He liked the performance delivered by Mr. Hooda, though he too thought Ms. Hydari's fared best of all. She "etches out a tormented woman with just the right measure of fire and brimstone," says Mr. Chatterjee.
He says the movie "packs enough punch and panache to keep the audience glued, if not sweep them off their feet," and gave it two-and-a-half stars out of five.
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Come to the library on the second Friday of the month to see feature films based on books.
This month's film is "Evil Under the Sun", based on the novel by Agatha Christie. Peter Ustinov stars as detective Hercule Poirot. Also starring Maggie Smith, Roddy McDowell, Diana Rigg and James Mason. Directed by Guy Hamilton.
Rated PG; 102 minutes


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I use a VPN to connect to a remote server. I'm using SSTP to make the connection from my Win 7 64bit pc and connecting to Windows 2011 server. It connects fine and then 20 seconds or so later disconnects..
I have tried snoozining firewall and Av in my ZA Extreme Security, I've tried exiting ZA and I've tried starting computer without ZA and stopping truevector. All have no effect.
The only way I can establish a longterm connection is to uninstall ZA.
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Big_Noid Wrote:Okay that is strange, cause remuxing doesn't change the codec. Could be a bug in XBMC that with mp4 containers the x264 codec is passed on as avc.
Now that I investigate it, I think it might just be the way that mp4 muxers handle the CODEC ID flag.
If you take the same h264 stream and put it into MKV it says CODEC ID = V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC in mediainfo but if you mux the exact same stream into a mp4 container it says avc1
So it is just a quirk of mp4, it is unrelated to XBMC.
At the end of the day it is the same thing, just a different name for it.


text: You know the ones: the ridiculous banana-shots the Nadal pulls off on the run or, more commonly, pros get on the slice backhand. I was arguing with a friend about how important sidespin is. He argued that it is sidespin on the forehand can add an element of variety and can add a margin of error to already-difficult passing shots. Sidespin on the slice means that there is another factor for the opponent to deal with and the ball is less able to be hit away. I believed that sidespin is a gimmick and impractical. I hit with a lot of topspin and can get spidespin if I try, but it adds little to the shot. Sidespin on passing shots is extremely difficult in practice and actually makes it harder to get the ball in, because it is hard to know where it is going. On the slice, sidespin can be helpful, but can easily cause excess lurching that will send the ball floating out. TL;DR How helpful is sidespin? Do you guys find uses for it?


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Discussion in 'Racquets' started by drakulie, Oct 16, 2012.
I don't know of any pro that would turn down extra 200 rpm on their ball.
Probably those who need to drive the ball more. Spin is nice for dropping the ball in, but when you need to get it past a guy like Djokovic or Monfils who can run everything down the spin makes the ball sit more, thus giving these speed demons more time to run down the ball. Although it may help on slow clay as it would bounce up real high...thats a thought!
Well the more spin the more margin you get and the harder you can hit the ball.
Problem with this racket for pros would mostly be that the extra spin wouldn't make up for the higher launch angles from such open pattern.
The harder you hit the ball does not equal greater ball speed. Like mentioned a few posts ago, any shot at the pro level with a lot of spin will be run down without issue. It is the flat shots that are the winners, the spin shot keep you in point at their level.
Running it down is not the only issue. Nadal's extreme spin also does a lot to force errors from his opponent. The number of errors still (and will always) exceeds the number of winners. Anything then you can add to your game to force an error is a bonus.
As I posted, last week I hit for two hours against a 5.0. My shots had much more spin on them and dropped much more sharply. The 5.0 had trouble timing them and really didn't adjust within the 2 hours. The increase in spin then forced errors from him.
had my first hour and a half of play with the Steam 99s
setup: 59.5 lbs of Pacific Xcite
strung weight: 325 grams
35 years, with good pace on the forehand and reasonable one handed backhand with spin. Likes to hit a hard ball from the baseline, which causes failure sometimes because not every ball is suitable for those shots. Opportunitist.
Good pace on first serve, spin on second. Level compared to US. About 4.5
Racket: Tecnifibre TFlash 315 with 57 lbs Xcite. Strung weight 345 grams
The racket comes with very easy acces to power. The sweetspot appears to be huge and lets you really rip the ball. Trajectory of the ball is indeed a bit higher but a little adjustment lets you place the ball easilly near the backline. Hitting the winner takes some getting used to because the spin takes out some speed.
Best part of the racket is getting your opponent from corner to corner with your inside out spin balls. Super!
Concern is the durabillity of the tension of the strings since you can feel them move. I'm not a real stringbreaker.
Easy access to spin but struggled a bit with pace. My current rackets are 20 grams heavier and i missed a bit of pace. Did hit a killer spin second serve ace. Didn't hit enough serves to get a solid verdict on this one.
Racket feels really stable with volleys. Easy to get into place, and great for overhead smashes. I found challenges in placing a hard return deep in the court. Control was a bit missing due to ball trajectory out of the racket. Takes some getting used to.
Hitting a a good dropshot or touch slice backhand to the back of the court takes some getting used to. Balls can sail long or come short due to the stringbed. On short volley or feedback of the racket it feels great. The feedback is solid and gives enough feel for delicate shots. Just need practice.
Needs a string that keeps it's tension longer than avarage.
Hitting the "winner" needs practice
pace on serve
conclusion so far
Very, very interesting racket. This could be my new stick if i work/train on my concerns. It suits my type of play, so it seems, but will need to test more.
I'll test some more and share my thoughts with you guys.
Sorry accidently also posted in the string section
I agree, but I was responding to the statement that this racquet gives you more spin which means you can swing the racquet harder. Harder does not equal more ball speed by any means, that is why pro males will not use this frame, they can generate spin on their own then it is necessary.
The pure drive+apd I have used and yes they are powerful, but they seemed easier to control than the 99s. I tested the 99 for a good week with different strings and tensions.
Like I mentioned before with new poly at high tension I could play pretty well with it but after only a hour you could tell it started losing its control. But I know I am not near as good as the rest of you and have low tennis IQ. According to the other thread on this racket the poll says the majority feel as I do.
Whoa! Rabbit I said no such thing, perhaps you are referring to Drakulie? I liked the frame, it just bothered my surgically repaired and tempermantal shoulder so I sold it.
Wow a racket with this open pattern bothered your shoulder? I know you have had shoulder problems, but you obviously play with other rackets, so that does not say much for the comfort level of the 99s.
Here is a post from a poor guy trying to find strings for the 99s that will play decent for more than an hour. Glad to see there are others with my exact experience with the 99 s rocket launcher.
String for Steam 99s?
Since getting my Steam 99s I've tried strings like Solinco Outlast, Isospeed Pulse, Polystar turbo 15, and Genesis Twisted Razor at tensions ranging from 55-65lb. Guess what, all of these lose so much tension within an hour or two of hard hitting (4.0-4.5) that the racket becomes an unplayable rocket launcher. Big surprise with this racket, right? So below are the strings that I am looking at trying out now. Which do you guys think has the best chance of holding up tension loss wise in the toy? I string with an electric constant pull tension head (Wise 2086) by the way.
Signum Pro Poly Megaforce 16
Babolat Revenge 16
Tourna Poly Big Hitter Blue Rough 16
Tourna Poly Big Hitter Blue 16 (is tension loss with this string about the same as the rough version?)
Thanks guys!
My update on my 105s... my second one just arrived at my club today. That is where I demo'd this stick, liked it, and knew I'd get two... so I ordered one thru TW, and ordered the second one thru the club as appreciation for the opportunity to demo the stick a number of times... gotta say, my club charged the exact same price as I paid TW (not including sales tax). Figured they'd bump it $10-$20 and I was ok with that as part of buying local... but they didn't. Good for them.
For a quality check, I weighed both racquets unstrung and with no grip (I do not like the fat white grip the stick arrives with).... racquet #1- 9.680oz, racquet #2- 9.635oz close enough for me.
String wise to those with these racquets... DO NOT use a multi-sided extruded string... i.e. Dunlop Black Widow (7 sided). These multi sided strings work really well for about 15 minutes, then start to notch, and within an hour or two you'll have some serious notching to the extent that it affects the ability of the string to slide. I cut out the Black Widow with about 4 hours of play on it because I don't want it snapping during my session tomorrow... and I am not a string breaker at all, but these looked like they are on the verge of popping.
I am trying Kirschbaum Pro Line II @54# in one, MSV Hepta-Twist @ 54# in the other. I've never used the Hepta-Twist before, and I tried the Pro Line long ago and thought it was decent... I think I used it in my Becker S.E. (which is a much heavier racquet). By the way, the red Pro Line looks decent, but is not a perfect match with the frame, but the Hepta-Twist is white and looks really sharp.
Always ready to experiment with strings and tensions... the Luxilon 4G was ok, but I need to try it lower. Tho for the price, I'm not that concerned about trying it again because I'm sure I'll find a go-to string that costs a lot less. I tried it at 62# and 59#... will try at 55# in future. Liked the Black Widow, but this won't last long as I stated above.
Strings I have on hand to try: Babolat Revenge, Boris Becker Bomber, Yonex Poly Tour, and 2 more packs of Lux 4G. I also have a partial reel of Tourna Big Hitter Black 7... but that is multi-sided too, and also a couple of packs of Dunlop Juice 16... again, multi sided (and yellow...ugh). Also got a "free" pack in my RSI magazine today... I don't feel like getting up to verify, but I think it was a set of Prince... have to give that a shot too. (Edit: it is Head Sonic Pro)
After those I'm gonna try packs of string that also come in cheap reels... see if any of those suit my style.
That might be why I don't like it because I hit off my back foot a lot.
sorry, yes, i was referring to drakulie....my bad
I finally got around to stringing my 99s with Global Natural Gut at 58 lbs. I think I should of strung it higher. I did not have time to hit with it fully other than feeding some balls. I was expecting the patter to be much wider (open), but it reminds me of an OS pattern in a MP frame.
Give that man a cigar. Some peeps want to deem anybody who tries to swing a pro's racquet as nothing but a wannabe poseur. But the haters also want to de legitimize any stick that a pro is not using as a useless toy. What the pros do or don't do has got nothing to do with it, anybody with common sense sees that pretty clearly.
there is an old adage, "one man's ceiling is another man's floor". Instead of simply saying the frame wasn't for you, you used some pretty incindiary language; i.e. rocket launcher, etc.
Simply put, there are no bad frames or strings, only bad choices. The entire tennis world said the T2000, another Wilson product, was unfit for anything but club level tennis. In 1974, Jimmy Connors won everything in sight. After that, every pro was testing or playing with a T2000. Connors kept the T2000 until his supply ran out.
Babolat launched a frame specifically designed and targeted for 3.0 - 3.5 women. A couple of pros tried it and liked it. It is now one of the most popular frames on the pro tour, the Babolat Pure Drive.
Will the 99S or 105S become a staple on the pro tour? I don't know and frankly don't care. The tennis I play has very little in common with theirs. But, the 99S is fun to play with and gets me excited about playing tennis, so it's a good thing for me.
And again, when you start using terms like 'rocket launcher' and making blanket statements like this frame is suited only for beginners and people who don't know how to play (paraphrasing) you have to expect some push back. Just because it doesn't work for you doesn't mean it won't work for everyone else.
natural gut on crosses has been found to be inferior for spin compared to having it on the mains..
The T2000 was actually a Lacoste invention and only marketed in America as a Wilson.
If you hold the 99s and the Babolot PD or APD side be side, it is clear thatthe 99s has a much thinner beam, no matter the TW specs.
yes, I knew that
Just got my pair of 99s on Wednesday. My concerns over it being a "toy" were unwarranted. This thing is for for real and my first impression was just how solid it felt overall. I was hitting with new Blade 16x19 and even though the Steam is a completely different hit, the weight/balance wasn't that far off from what I'm used to. Yes, lots of tinkering around will be required with technique and strings, but I just don't care right now. My one questions is has any dared try it with natural gut? I'm not a string breaker and usually use 17G Babs VS. Thinking 16G might work like a charm for and I won't have the concerns over tension loss. Sorry if the question has been answered in this thread, but I don't have time to look through the 77 pages of posts. What's the record for longest thread? This has to be getting close. I've not seen this level of excitement before on the boards.
Yeah, I strung a couple of Head Graphene Speed MP's last night. I weighed them and they weigh the same as the 99S. The 99S is in line with some frames that have gotten more respect.
I used to be a 5.5 college player but now I am 4.5 240lbs hack who recently just got bumped back up to 5.0, don't know why
Anyway, you all know me, I bought the frame and tested it with free wilson 16g at mid, the strings moved like crazy and it was powerful, had issues with directional control on some flatter shots, cut strings off and installed lux original at mid, strings did not move, frame was a little better but not my cup of tea. My wife who played 3.5 nationals did not like it as well, she said it was heavy and powerful. My son who is 10 and nationally ranked did not like it as well. OTOH We all like the new 2013 babolat aero lite with a little lead, very soft and muted frame,
I am going to strip the bumper on the 99S and add lead at grip to make it more HL and less weight, install 17g copoly and give it one last try before it goes out for sale. had issue with grip not long enough for THBH, frame seemed too throaty for a lack of a better word,
this......and this......!!!!
and now our friend Tim is quoting ever other post where someone posts negative stuff about the 99s, looking for other fellow haters to join his bandwagon. EVERY FRAME OUT THERE will have people that like it, people that hate it and everything in between. The thing is this 99s is creating a lot of interest, so EVERYONE is trying it, so naturally it will get mixed results.
Normally I think it's best to just dismiss anyone that uses termonology like "this racquet sucks..."
Since the biggest issue with the 99s seems to be poly tension loss, maybe the optimum setup for it is natural gut mains and copoly cross? Nat gut is the BEST string for retaining tension and will help to "mask" the copoly when it starts losing tension. The key then is to find the best tension for this hybrid, since it will have a lot of power.
I am thinking around 64/58? Has anyone else tried a nat gut/copoly setup and what were your results?
I've got some Babs 16G VS on the way and am going to take a leap of faith and string full bed at mid tension. The cheap,free 16g syn gut that TW strings with feels pretty good at mid and that is where I'm going to start. I'm not a string breaker and have had good luck with 17G VS in my 16x19s, so I don't this will be horrible. Even though gut is more expensive, still seems to be a cheaper path than having to restring poly so fast. I'll report back on the gut, but it will be next week before i'll get it in and be able to hit withit. Meanwhile, I'll keep a close eye on 99s posts to see if anyone has cracked "the code". Man, I'm having fun right now.
It's definitely more of an issue with string breakers and harder hitters. I had a 99s demo that was strung with Black Widow mains and NXT multi cross and used it for a week without any issues, even though you would think this was far from an optimum setup.
tennisnut, you seem to be the only one who has tried a gut/copoly setup. What tension did you try? I would think you need to go up to around 63,64 with the gut and around 56-58 with the copoly crosses, sicne the tension range is 55-65 on the 99s. I am not a string breaker, so I am wondering if a gut/copoly hybrid might work better for me than full 4g?
I am surprised there has been almost no one using a 15L gut for the mains, I was going to try that but I sold the frame because my shoulder was giving me trouble. The 16 gauge I tries I liked and it lasted at least 5-6 hrs before i sold it.
i tried JGads' TW demos when we hit and i completely agree with this. i had a few WTH balls that launched and landed long, but overall, it hit well until the mains started moving like crazy. it's very solid for sure and offers good meaty feel. lacks the hollowness that is characteristic of the Babs APD and PD sticks.
I was going for comfort, and I did not have any 16 guage poly (that I liked). I'm going to try Ashaway Mongut ZX next time for the mains next time.
The pacific Xcite 1.25 felt really comfy, and far from harsh.
Certainly no lack of power.
Next setup will be 4G 1.25
Anyone try the IsoSpeed 15L in there yet? It stinks that it is not sold by TW in individual packs to try out, but at $39 a reel it might be worth the look.
This is exactly what I noticed about this frame as well.
I started playing tennis in 2007, really enjoyed it for a few years, started getting alot better (ended in KSwiss 5.5...before I get flamed, this is NOT NTRP 5.5, most guys in it, IMHO would be 4.5 to low 5.0), played leagues, etc then backed off playing as much (as I started playing another sport).
For the past few weeks as Ive been using this 99S, Ive decided, or maybe remembered, how much fun tennis is, and also have been seeing how I can hit some shots with this thing that I absolutely cannot with another frame.
It also just has a fun feel to it that seems somehow effortless to play with.
So much so, that I actually decided to join back up in the league and really commit to playing more. Which is a good thing as if I dont commit to playing more the fellas in the division I am in are going to seriously kick my posterior!
I havent tried that, but I did take a similar (similar as in el cheapo route) for a reel of Gosen Polylon ($33.95 at TW). I played a few sets with it this morning, and honestly, Im sold. Its hard to believe this string is so inexpensive. It really plays great IMO and for the $, its more or less ridiculous. TW seems to agree based on their review of it as well.
I'm really waiting for someone to try 15g natural gut mains with 15g poly crosses on this frame at like 65lbs. And see how it works out. Because i think that would be an idea setup for this frame.
I'd do it myself, but I really can't stand high launch angle rackets, so I don't want to spend the big $s on 99s.
Ah, great feedback, that was the other reel I was considering. What color did you buy.....I am assuming it was the 1.29mm/16g reel right? Looks like it is $34.95.....same one?
Sound like it is pretty soft which I like for a thinker gauge.
Yes, I bought 16g in black.
And....I swear it was $33.95. I bought it on 1/25 and just checked my receipt......it was $33.95! So...price has gone up a measly buck....still a bargain!
Ytex has a 1.30 reel on their website that is marketed as durability for $59.99 which is not too bad....I have had good luck with their string.
Still, not much out there above 1.30 in the Poly category for a reel, and 4gs is an insane price for an individual pack. I might try that Iso just to get the 1.35mm
Hi Jack, I tried both gut/4g and gut/rpm in 16 and 17 gauges. They all played fantastic but did not last long. Roughly 5-6 hours of mostly doubles play. The guts were strung around 58-60 and the polys were strung around 54-56. The setups were powerful but still contollable.
I have since moved on to cheaper polys. With Iontec salmon I am getting 6 hours of good playability for only $7, compared to almost $30 for the gut/poly setup.
I can't remember, did anyone try SPPP in the 99s? A good choice?
dont think so. SPPP is one of the softest poly's out there and not noted for durabilty.
I would recommend any of these:
Lx 4G 16g or the "S"
Prince Beast 16g
Solinco Outlast 16g
Gamma ZoVerve 16g
these are all durable and hold tension well
Ah, okay... "HE SAYS NOTING IT ALL DOWN."
Any thoughts on Kirschbaum Super Smash 16 (1.30) Orange? TW is offering 4 packs for $16 right now, pretty good deal for Kirschbaum, but does it hold tension well?
Also, One of my favorite all time Polys is now in 1.30 at TW from Yonex, the Poly Tour Pro in black and yellow. I love the 1.25 in yellow, I would imagine that the 1.30 of this string will do well in the 99s.
And for what its worth, Weiss Cannon's Scorpion 16 is a 1.33 which is essentially a 15L gauge, any experience with Scorpion?
Oh, 1 other one, KLIP Hardcore 1.30, looks like it might do well with the Steam, any thoughts?
Sorry for being a little random, going to load up on 1.30-1.35 string soon.
How come nobody ever tried or has tried the Xcite? Is it the price?
I found it a soft poly with easy power. Compared to signum tornado, beast xp and poly force.
yep, been thinking of PTP as well.
Re Scorpion, it stark contrast to what I was expecting, posts I'd read etc, it played just horribly for me in a PD. Just one of those string experiences where your just left dumb-founded.
I was hitting with it a little today, it pockets real nice. I still did not get a good workout since I had to run some drills with the kids and such. The string did move a bit, but not too bad. I had waxed the gut when I was stringing, it helps a lot. I use some left over Global Natural gut I had laying around, so I'm not too concerned with it breaking ($10 a set). Also it's more like 15G (1.35-1.40) because of it's unevenness. Though I did have trouble tying off the last cross at T7, so I tied off at T11.
As for High Launch angles, as long as you know it's possible, it's easy to adjust. I naturally hit the ball low, so it suits my swing.
Hey Jack. I'm a USTA computer rated 4.5. I hit with the 99S today using 16g Pacific Tough Gut in the mains and 16g 4G in the crosses strung at 58/52. Today was the first day I was able to hit/drill with another 4.5 player. (I hit briefly earlier in the week with a 3.5 in windy conditions and the 99s was strung with full Wilson Enduro (?) at an unknown tension. The racket played squishy, which I didn't like at all). I thought this gut/poly string setup had great control and good power. I didn't find the 99s to be a rocket launcher at all, though I'm not a player who normally blasts away.
My main stick is the somewhat older Wilson 6.1 BLX (the red/blackish 12+ oz one), which I've played with for at least a couple of years now.
I had no trouble adjusting to the 99s. The gut/poly strings made a huge difference over the full Enduro. However, after just one hit, I don't know how long they'll hold tension or last. I'm not normally a string breaker (I don't hit with a lot of extreme spin). I haven't looked closely at the strings since my hitting session, but I'm thinking of putting in some string savers to try to extend the life of the strings.
I didn't actually get a lot of extra spin on groundstrokes that I noticed, but I did on spin serves. My hitting partner didn't notice that I wasn't using my normal racket (I didn't tell him and apparently he didn't notice). He said I was getting great action on my serves and asked what strings I was using (thinking the strings were giving me the extra action). Volleys were surprisingly good.
Overall, I found the 99s is easier to play with than my 6.1 BLX, though it doesn't quite have the solid feel of the 6.1 BLX. I need more time with the 99s, but it could be a game improvement racket for me, if it doesn't eat the gut/poly strings too quickly and if I can actually use the poly in crosses without having arm issues. (I normally string my BLX with gut/syn gut).
I'll be playing some pretty competitive doubles on Sunday, which should be a good test for me with the 99s.
I kinda rambled, but I hope the little bit of feedback on the gut/poly string setup is helpful.
my LUX ORIGINAL WENT SOUTH IN ONE DAY, it was a rocket, indeed you need tension holding setup on the thick side at high tension
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Discussion in 'Pros' Racquets and Gear' started by dincuss, Mar 26, 2010.
At 5:40
QC must be crazy good there...
They do the same in China and I guess any other country which produce tennis rackets.
This is why I hate Head as a company. The pros can get the high quality racquets made in Austria but the everyday rec player can only get the sheet made in China.
And with Wilson the pros can get the sheet made in China as well as a rec player.
What makes you think "made by hand" is better? Machines seem more dependable than most of the people I know.
Head is from Austria?
Sure. What did you think?
60 frames a year get broke? Surprising, considering he rarely makes it past the 2nd round in tournaments.
He breaks them during practice then! :twisted:
That's probably why...
I have posted before photos of the Head factory in Austria. If there is interest I will post them again.
Compare this to that Prince video in China..........
Wow! Really awesome stuff there!
thank you very much vsbabolat,really very interesting
great photos VS Babolat!
loved the photos...I worked for Head 1989-96, Had my own sports agency In Oz. Always wanted to visit the factory in Kennelbach. Interested to know vs did you manage to get a tour there? Or are the photos from another site?
There's a post somewhere in the racquet forum that has footage of the Prince factory.
Exactly the same stuff, mostly handmade.
I'm looking for the link.
Edit; Found it: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=105298276165511&ref=nf
Anyone got the link to the video of the prince factory when it posted a few months back?
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Why hate head because of that? Why waste more money on people who are the targets of the market as opposed to people who are advertising the product. Also it takes so much time do you know how much money they would lose? Besides a handful of the people on the board, no one really is good enough to need complete matched and high grade racquets.
When they had the microgel line, if you bought the Instinct, about 1/2 of them were still made in Austria. I don't believe any other model was. I'm a dealer, and it just seemed that some came from China and some from Austria. Anyone else aware of this?
i really wish china could make quality products
ALL tennis racquets are made mostly by hand no matter where in the world they are made, be it in China or Austria or anywhere else. That's one major reason why it's so much cheaper for companies to make them in China because the manufacturing process is so labor intensive and labor is cheap in China.
yep, there's a video floating around of a Chinese factory where they're building Prince frames. I was really amazed at how much manual labor goes into a frame from beginning to putting on grips to the guy who sits there all day and puts the dot in the 12 o'clock between the first two mains.
There's also a Wilson "infomercial" that they show during commercial breaks on Tennis Channel that talks about how Wilson develops new frames from the initial engineering to the prototype testing to the manufacturing and they mention that most people think that tennis racquets are made by machines when in fact they are mostly made by hand.
I guarantee that what is wrong with our games wouldn't magically get better with a racket made in Austria.
make it into a Pepsi challenge....we wouldn't know the difference
These pics can be found on the Head media database if you have an access.
I can agree to this. I played Head stock frames and I have TGK sticks now. There are only two differences: First you can get rackets that are not sold as a YT Prestige MID in 695mm length (as I have and what is the reason that I don't use stock frames). And second at Kennelbach they don't put (that much) lead inside the handle before baking the racket. They fill silicone into the grip which gives the racket a different touch.
They do, for instance I am pretty sure you are writting from a computer made in China.
Fischer racquets had amazing quality control - they were made in China. Head racquets, the ones previously made in Austria, had terrible quality control. Don't listen to amateurs talk here about chinese and austrian racquets. They don't know racquets, they don't know the manufacturing process and they don't know what quality control means.
To be honest, I prefer the old racquets because I love the graphite/twaron feel. That has nothing to do with China or quality control. The decision to make "poor quality" racquets lies with the racquet company, not the country.
Where anything is made has no bearing on the quality.
LOL oh really??
yes, really. What is your insight?
I am inclined to agree. The Austrian made racquets were prone to losing their shape. They were also prone to collapse between string holes. I've always thought of that as a design flaw, but since moving their manufacturing to China, Head's racquets have been worlds better in this regard.
Well, I have had many many years of experience with Austrian made racquets. In that time I only had one frame that cracked due to it being defective. While 3 out of the 4 Microgel Prestige I had crack in the same spot at the shaft just above the grip. On the Youtek Prestige Mid I have 1 that is cracking in the same spot as the Microgel Prestige.
The China made frames still go round if mounted incorrectly on a 6 point mounting system and or strung from throat to head which was the same situation with the Austrian made frames. I don't think quality improved or got worse.
Never, Never have I had a Austrian Made frame collapse between string holes.
I guess I have very different experiences than you guys........
You've never noticed something like this?
I had 3 austrian made radicals and let me tell you they were the worst QC ever. All 3 played basically like different racquets. Swingweight was different, impact felt different, weight was different . . . I have 2 youteks and both play identically.
The improvement may have to do with more advanced machines that the rackets are made on rather than where they are actually made.
Which Youtek does he use ?? and do they make his racket specially for him on the side ?
It's not about how "good" you are it's about what is advertised and what is sold. When you get a 4pts head heavy K6.1 95 or a 370g strung Prestige MP you don't need to be that good to be pissed off that the specs say "320g unstrung" and you get this crap. It's also unfair when they say someone plays with a Radical for example but his radical is hand-made with top quality control whereas the radical you buy has been made in a Chinese sweatshop factory, and the pro using a Radical would rather use a racquet from a less well known European-based company if he wasn't paid to lie.
Still, your game will be more likely to improve with a quality frame that suits you and that you've customized for yourself
Agree. Even on the tour. I strung for a top 100 player who was using the APD. Six racquets varying in weight from 322 to 329 gms and varying in swingweight from 306 to 322.
I'm so glad to see holes being blown into the whole myth of the "customized" racquet making such a huge difference. It's like the guys killing themselves to put the Head Prestige grommets on their Wilson frame or whatever. You can spend your time tinkering all day long with your sticks, guys, but the truth is that even the most discerning player at the highest level probably can't tell the difference between a frame that weighs 320 grams and one that weighs 310. If you think you can, it's probably all in your head. Again, it's fine if you want to have fun customizing your frames, but don't try to convince the rest of us that it really makes a world of difference. Because it doesn't.
Great video! I always wondered where my TGKs were made. Now I know. Man I love that forehand at 2:41. Lol I think that was a 100mph forehand.
I agree; Fischers from Austria or their Chinese subcontracting OEM were both excellent in terms of fit, finish, and consistency of spec.
Having had (and played at a fairly high level) literally dozens of Austrian-made Heads from 1986 through present, I disagree.
This is a valid post here.
But are those rackets customised ?
If yes, by who?
In this case, those values are far away... to much difference bettwen them.
But you are right, most ATP players have different specs in theyr rackets, close ones but still different.
I once spoke to Nalbandian at RG, and he told me that he was getting some trouble with some rackets, because they feel somehow different from eachother. At that time he was using just 3 rackets, and other 5 rackets ware not used...
But again, pro's rackets only differ in quality control, and specific points for flex. That is why they feel different.
All materials used are the same.
But someone sell them at higher prices... a fool and his money...
My Bosworth Rossignol is made in China. It is very solid and tough and almost every ball that I hit with it just feel very solid. It feels as if it's been really carefully designed with attention to details.
Which Rossignol is it?
I agree somewhat with you. I've used the PT 280, Original Radical, I radical, iprestige, fxp prestige, prestige classic 660 and the youtek prestige. fxp and on were china racquets. I found their tolerances to be quite good. The PT 280 was ok, but I series were better in QC. the original radical was terrible. the racquet I got was significantly head heavier than specs.
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TEMPE, Ariz. -- So, what will be Ernesto Frieri's secondary pitch du jour this spring?
"I have a nasty changeup that nobody's going to touch," the Angels' amicable closer said with a big smile. "You'll see."
Get Frieri going about his changeup, and he'll list off the three batters he struck out with it in 2013: A's shortstop Jed Lowrie, Blue Jays center fielder Colby Rasmus and Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager.
He remembers this, because he's still kicking himself for not having the confidence to use it more often.
"The few times I threw changeups, I remember how bad hitters looked," Frieri said in Spanish.
"I'm always going to pitch with my fastball. But if I can throw an offspeed pitch that looks like the fastball coming out of my hand, it's only going to play up my fastball. I want to put it in other hitters' minds that it's not only the fastball that's coming."
Frieri had that mindset last spring, but he came into camp trying to master a cutter that never really worked out, then approached the ensuing season the same way he has approached every other: By relying too heavily on his lively fastball.
In 2013, while posting a 3.80 ERA and converting 37 of 41 saves, Frieri threw 88 percent fastballs, 10 percent cutters and two percent changeups. In 2012, while posting a 2.32 ERA and converting 23 of 26 saves, it was 86 percent fastballs, seven percent sliders and seven percent curveballs.
Every spring, he tries to implement a secondary pitch. But when the games start counting, and survival mode kicks in, Frieri always reverts back to the fastball that hitters may start to figure out if he continues to be a one-pitch reliever.
He hopes to change that up, so to speak.
"I feel more confident in throwing it," Frieri said of his changeup. "What I want to see now is the reaction from the hitters. Hitters are the ones who tell you if the pitch is good or bad. And that's what Spring Training is for.
"This spring, I'm going to work on it a lot to see what the reaction from hitters is. If it's good, get ready for the season -- changeups for everybody."
Utility role is Green's best shot at Angels roster
ANAHEIM -- Versatility will be key for Grant Green's chances of making the Angels out of Spring Training.
Down the stretch last year, the 26-year-old former first-round pick primarily filled in as an everyday second baseman while Howie Kendrick was out with a knee injury for a little more than a month. But Kendrick is back now, every other spot on the infield is covered, and Green -- acquired from the A's for Alberto Callaspo in July -- has never really had his own position.
His focus this offseason was on second base, but he bought an outfield glove and realizes he may have to bounce around a lot this spring.
"It's huge," Green said of showing versatility. "It's the type of thing where if you can show them you can play multiple positions, it's an extra benefit for them to have an extra place to play you."
Green is a much better hitter than he is a defender, and he still has a lot of learning to do at the position where he's most comfortable (second base). He's bounced around a lot in his four seasons in the Minor Leagues, and Green believes he's capable of playing five positions if needed -- second base, third base, shortstop and the outfield corners.
"And I can play center if I have to," Green added. "I'm not going to be a defensive liability if I'm out there."
Bevy of lefties vying for spot in Angels bullpen
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Angels camp is stacked with southpaw relievers who have a history of being effective against left-handed hitters, and that's no coincidence. With lefty-swingers Robinson Cano (Mariners) and Prince Fielder (Rangers) joining the American League West, and Sean Burnett coming back from August forearm surgery, lefty specialists are of particular need this time around.
But Angels manager Mike Scioscia doesn't feel compelled to pick one.
"We're not going to take a left-handed arm that we don't feel is as effective just to have a lefty," Scioscia said. "We went for a number of years without a lefty and had great success with it. We have some really talented right-handers in our bullpen who get lefties out. If we get a lefty, it's a definite tool we'd like to have. But we're not going to do it at the expense of losing a good arm."
From 2002-08, a stretch in which they made the playoffs five times, the Angels ranked no lower than seventh in the Majors in bullpen ERA in six of seven seasons. During that span, they never really had a second lefty, and in two of those seasons -- '04 and '05 -- they didn't even deploy one.
Now they can make an entire bullpen of lefty relievers if they really wanted to.
Burnett -- still only playing catch from 90 feet, but also still targeting Opening Day -- has a guaranteed spot late in games if healthy. Then there's Buddy Boshers (a product of the Angels' system), Robert Carson (claimed off waivers by the Mets), Brian Moran (Rule 5 Draft pick) and Clay Rapada (signed to a Minor League contract), all of whom are fighting for a spot as a second lefty -- and hoping Scioscia even wants one.
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Moran, 25, had a 3.45 ERA, a 1.44 WHIP and a 4.25 strikeouts-to-walk ratio in 62 2/3 innings for the Mariners' Triple-A affiliate, but it was mostly the righties who did damage against him. Lefties hit just .235/.272/.322 against him.
"There is no doubt that he has a chance to help us as more of a situational lefty," Scioscia said. "I don't think he's going to wow you with a lot of his stuff, but there is no doubt that he's very effective against lefties."
Worth noting
• Asked if the Angels need to address their starting-pitching depth in light of Mark Mulder's season-ending left Achilles' injury, Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto said: "We'll continue to monitor either the trade market or what might be out there. But as we've talked about, we like the group we have, with [Jered Weaver] and C.J. [Wilson], Garrett [Richards], Hector [Santiago] and Tyler [Skaggs], and we do feel like we have depth beyond that."
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The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the interview is to be broadcast Thursday on Winfrey's OWN network.
Armstrong was stripped of all seven Tour titles last year in the wake of a voluminous U.S. Anti-Doping Agency report that portrayed him as a ruthless competitor, willing to go to any lengths to win the prestigious race.
BRONC / LADY BRONC BASKETBALL -The Bronc and Lady Bronc basketball teams split games Friday with Billings West the Lady Broncs won the Broncs lost.
Both teams closed out conference play Saturday. The Lady Broncs lost their first game of the year in overtime at Natrona county 37-34.
The Broncs dropped a close game with the Mustangs 61-56 Head coach Gale Smith. Free throws really hurt the Broncs as they made only five out of seventeen.
An "interesting" weekend for high school sports around the state is over but repercussions will continue for a few weeks yet, until postponed games and tournaments are made up.
Thursday, Buffalo High School hosted their Buffalo Invite Swim Meet with Newcastle, Douglas and Rawlins participating. The Bison took 11 of the 12 competitions at the meet.
No results are availale for the meet in Douglas Saturday.
Natrona 37 Sheridan 34 OT
Tongue River 65 Riverside 15
Big Horn 44 Kaycee 22
East 60 Scottsbluff, NE 31
Gillette 62 Rapid City, SD Stevens 55
Laramie 48 Green River 40
Central 39 Thompson Valley, CO 37
Rock Springs at South – 2pm
Class 3A:
#3 Rawlins 50 #5 (tie) Buffalo 44
#4 Torrington 56 Glenrock 48
Newcastle 41 Worland 33
Mountain View at Lander – 3:45pm
Class 2A:
Burns at Wright – PPD
Lusk 48 Saratoga 44
Southeast 58 Pine Bluffs 21
Rocky Mountain 48 Wyoming Indian 30
Shoshoni 53 Big Piney 26
Class 1A:
Natrona 51 Sheridan 46
Tongue River 69 Riverside 55
Big Horn 69 Kaycee 34
Gillette 81 Rapid City, SD Stevens 71
Laramie 80 Green River 45
Kelly Walsh 49 Gering, NE 47
Scottsbluff, NE 55 Central 36
Rock Springs 64 South 59
#4 Rawlins 57 #2 Buffalo 42
Torrington 52 Glenrock 44
Newcastle 42 Worland 26
Mountain View at Lander – 5:30pm
#2 Wyoming Indian 69 Rocky Mountain 66
#3 Lusk 64 Saratoga 46
#4 Moorcroft 70 Edgemont, SD 34
#4 Moorcroft 63 Newell, SD 55
Pine Bluffs 67 Southeast 25