2nd TT 100-310

 So I have two TT100-310 now. Have not modified the 2nd one except stringing it. Had a singles game on Friday and tried hit it with against a Pure Aero opponents and just not heavy enough so back to using the 1st racquet. The 2 sets match ended 6(2)-7 and 6-4. The balls we used were 2 sessions old and they might affect our games. Started with rallying strategy but not working and then had to shorten the rally. At home, I then customized the 2nd racquet, add Artengo leather grip and with overgrip weights at 342 grams compare with 340 grams of the 1st racquet, heavier due to thicker string or bigger size 3 grip. Also, was using new shoes Artengo orange in 44, feels better then the blue size 43.

Played doubles on Sunday, a comfortable win 8-2 and lost 4-6 against a good and way younger opponent. The newly customized TT100-2 (2nd one) with 16g string felt same as the 1st racquet now. Felt soft and controlled and yet powerful spin friendly.

Btw, the 2nd racquet had a buzzing sound coming from inside handle, can ignore it when at match. The heavier now with leather grip may lessen it a bit. Read from TT forum and some racquets do can develop the buzzing maybe due to loosen graphite and handle separator. Thought it was a crack but couldnt find any physical mark.

The new TT100 have new white cosmetics but I am liking this old one especially with the textreme fibers pattern on the throat.

Tennis update May 2nd week 2022 and PIM 3

 Played on Friday and Sunday mostly with Textreme Tour 310 and comparing it with F3.0 Tour. The T310 string is due to change but I will play until it breaks. For hitting out not ideal but for game play, very spin friendly and powerful. Tried to play with F3.0T but balls sail long because 1) not spin enough 2) with regular grip add power and could not produce spin. Total sets 4 win, 2 loss. Losses due to stronger opponent or weak partner.

 Went also to PIM 3, stayed in a hotel in PIM 2. PIM 3 was crowded, wait long for food. The hotel overall was very good. We lost our shoe bag with sandals in it but was found and returned, thats a plus. Compare with hotel at Gandaria mall, about the same except for the pool at Gandaria that we have not tried.

Lebaran and tennis weekend update, May 1st week 2022

 Last week was lebaran week and played 3 times. Singles with score 4-6, 4-1; doubles (2 days) 6-5, 1-6, 4-6, 3-3. Aside from PS97 on 6-5 win, the rest was using TT310. The interesting take were strategies when playing singles: 1) standing cross court, 2) leaning on 2nd serve. The second strategy was implemented in doubles but beware of the net player. Take away: might need to restring the current TT310. Compare with PS97, the PS97 did produced erratic high balls compare to TT310 which are very spin friendly with some balls ended up in net or short.

We also had lebaran trip to Bogor area for glamping at Pondok Rasamala. We had lunch at Langit Teduh resort and the to the glamping area. The road to glamping via Jalan Gunung Bunder were bad, inside the forest area. We had great time camping. First time for the kids to sleep in a tent though not complete darkness. Then stayed a night in Bogor to explore Kebun Raya. Kebun Raya entrance was organized and there were a lot of people there during lunch time. Overall the Park was in good condition with some areas not maintained well. Went to the zoology museum as well.