http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl - Grand Slam Stringers en-us Grand Slam Stringers Fri, 18 May 2012 04:13:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 30 http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1333486037/1#1 Grand Slam Stringers/GSS Symposium Forum Admin Sat, 12 May 2012 10:40:05 +0000 Jusst a heads up...........we've had several requests in the past to bring back the Wilson tour simulation stringing room. The first time we offered this at the symposium we had several who went through the simulation and I think there were 3 people chosen from that group that were given a second look and then went on to be added to the Wilson team.<br /><br />This year we're going to offer the simulation room again and we have limited spaces available. When registration opened a couple of weeks ago there were 12 slots and 7 of those slots have already been taken so if you're planning to attend and this is something of interest to you I would recommend that you register soon to be assured of a slot in this seminar. <br /><br />Other new seminars (and seminar leaders) have been added to the 2012 schedule. For complete information just go to the GSS home page and scroll through the various sub menus under the primary navigation link titled &quot;Symposium&quot;<br /><br />Tim &nbsp; http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1335357782/3#3 Grand Slam Stringers/Racquets jamie9p Wed, 02 May 2012 13:24:54 +0000 I'm having the opposite problem. I put a set of BLX 6.1 grommets on a Pro Staff 6.1 Classic with no problems. But I can't get the BLX grommets to fit the BLX 6.1! http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1332086496/4#4 Grand Slam Stringers/Racquets prostringer Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:06:32 +0000 Thanks to the master John Gugel! &nbsp;A little bit of acetone and boom...everythign stuck! &nbsp;<img src="http://www.grandslamstringers.com/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/cheesy.gif" border="0" alt="Cheesy" /> http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1331949228/4#4 Grand Slam Stringers/Tournament Logs Todd_Mobley Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:30:32 +0000 Sorry Martin for the delay, Vasily could not get off from work. &nbsp;<br />Randy, we had lots of Cuban coffee, just about every morning. &nbsp;<br /><br />We broke our all time racquet numbers this year and look forward to returning next year.<br /><br />Todd http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1331155272/1#1 Grand Slam Stringers/General / Misc Discussion Forum Admin Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:33:04 +0000 Sorry--just now seeing this<br /><br />Will send you an email<br /><br />Tim http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1328203046/5#5 Grand Slam Stringers/Strings & Stringing REBOB Sat, 10 Mar 2012 23:33:04 +0000 Martin,<br /><br />I once had a client request extreme difference in main/cross tensions. He is a Nationally ranked player and a retired engineer. He came in with a mathematical formula that completely filled two pages of a legal pad and had deducted that a tension of 60/40 would be best for him. I warned against it saying that I wasn't sure the frame would hold up. Since he had 30+ frames he told me to go ahead. &nbsp;The frame held although I had bit of trouble freeing it from the vice! &nbsp;It played horribly but he was still sure. &nbsp;I strung it several more times decreasing the difference by 5 pounds each time. When we got to 60/55, he was satisfied with the results! &nbsp;FYI: the frame was a Wilson Sledgehammer OS and the string was a nylon single wrap (both main and cross). &nbsp;He did and still does request two piece stringing and is still maintaining the 5 pound difference. He varies the tension slightly depending on time of the year, weather, etc. http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1330999877/1#1 Grand Slam Stringers/Strings & Stringing prostringer Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:56:56 +0000 wow that about gave me a headache...trying to remember to change tension all those time!?! &nbsp;Shoot I have a hard enough time sometimes remembering just to change tension on the crosses &nbsp;<img src="http://www.grandslamstringers.com/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/undecided.gif" border="0" alt="Undecided" /> http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1331081478/4#4 Grand Slam Stringers/Strings & Stringing Integrity Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:56:38 +0000 Thanks a lot for your insights Jim.<br />Happy stringing and have a nice weekend!<br /><br />Integrity <img src="http://www.grandslamstringers.com/public_html/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" /> http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1331311260/0#0 Grand Slam Stringers/Strings & Stringing willie Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:40:59 +0000 What are the functions of the main and cross strings in a string bed.There seems to be mixed answers when I do a search on the web..<br /><br />thanks willie http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1331009310/0#0 Grand Slam Stringers/Strings & Stringing kirbster123 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:48:30 +0000 Hey,<br /><br />I cannot seem to find this anywhere, does anyone have the prostaff 85 grommet sets? I am in need of a couple.<br /><br />Thanks! http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1329866929/0#0 Grand Slam Stringers/General / Misc Discussion martin Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:28:44 +0000 are there different colored butt caps available somewhere? I am looking for pink. http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1329364808/1#1 Grand Slam Stringers/Tournament Logs vsgut1954 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:20:11 +0000 Day 3 morning.<br /><br />Did a few early morning frames that needed to get knocked out. Ladies Qualies start at 10:00 am. No last minute panic &quot;I just got off the plane and all my strings are broken&quot; scenario. (So far!)<br /><br />Seeing a few friends from RCS (Melanie Oudin and Matt Walker). Nothing too exciting going on. <br /><br />Bye!<br />2 frames just came in.<br /><br />Chuck<br /><br /> http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1328682779/3#3 Grand Slam Stringers/Racquets FerrisPTM Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:39:53 +0000 Thanks for the responses! glad its nothing I need to worry about. http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1328203235/3#3 Grand Slam Stringers/General / Misc Discussion martin Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:20:14 +0000 David,<br /><br />the link Tim sent was not applicable to what I wanted, once I have the info I will pass it along. Hope all is well.<br /><br />m../ http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1327984705/2#2 Grand Slam Stringers/General / Misc Discussion PBODY66 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:33:54 +0000 Wilson Tour spin http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1328655163/1#1 Grand Slam Stringers/Tournament Logs alu16L Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:10:18 +0000 We would pre-stretch natural gut only if player/coach requests so. Since she doesn't remember, it was most likely not pre-stretched. http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1326320258/8#8 Grand Slam Stringers/Tournament Logs jamie9p Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:04:23 +0000 <b><a class="message" href="http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1326320258/0#7">Todd_Mobley wrote</a> on Jan 28^th, 2012, 9:02pm:</b><br /><div class="quote" style="width: 90%">Azarenka only strung 6 for the entire tournament. <br /> </div><br /><br />Last year at Wimbledon Azarenka only strung 3 the entire tournament and got to the semis. She didn't even get one fresh racket strung for the semi either.<br /> http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1326511561/16#16 Grand Slam Stringers/Tournament Logs Rick R. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:59:58 +0000 Hey Martin. Great news about Delray. I spoke to Craig about it yesterday, and he asked if I was interested. I told him I'd let him know how my schedule pans out, because I have a super series this weekend, then a WTA pre qualy in a few weeks, including a Tier 2 in two weeks. I believe he said Ken and Bill will be there again this year, so should be a good team. <br /><br />Anyways, hopefully we'll meet up. http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1327242649/5#5 Grand Slam Stringers/General / Misc Discussion jim e Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:00:17 +0000 <b><a class="message" href="http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1327242649/0#4">prostringer wrote</a> on Jan 24^th, 2012, 8:59am:</b><br /><div class="quote" style="width: 90%">Yes I do have a database of everybody, and since they were getting rid of tennis, I didnt have to sign a no compete, so was able to let all my people know that I leaving.  <br /><br />Within 1 day of becoming unemployed, I had 3 clubs talking to me.  So now it's a matter of time to sit and talk to all 3, mull over the $$$ or decide to go on my own.<br />Thanks for the support! </div><br />Since you have that data base, then thats yours that you earned especially since your last employer is not continuing that line of sports.So why not keep that data base as your own jobs, and also for now go with a club for other work as well. Once your own develops to a point of too much with a club job, then just go on your own.<br />This could be helpful to you in future as some clubs change ownership, and clean house, or if a board is in charge they can get rid of directors and effectively get rid of whoever they want down the road. Being on your own, there is no chance of that happening, but it can be difficult to do that all at once. http://www.grandslamstringers.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1327099188/3#3 Grand Slam Stringers/General / Misc Discussion Forum Admin Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:54:36 +0000 Sounds to me like you have the records to prove this customer is wrong. Why buy a new racquet when you know the info he's giving is not matching up to the records you have on file? Seems to me that you could simply tell him that the racquet he received is the racquet he dropped off. No other racquet of the same model has been in your shop when his was--end of story.<br /><br />Good luck<br /><br />Tim