Comments for Control the 'T' Sports http://blog.controlthet.com Sun, 12 May 2013 20:02:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Comment on Ramy Ashour – Is he using the Dunlop Biomimetic Max? by Jeff http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForTheSquashSource/~3/6Oy6Khn8V_U/ Jeff Sun, 12 May 2013 20:02:09 +0000 http://blog.controlthet.com/?p=388#comment-33886 I still owe you guys a review of the new Graphene series from Head. Have not forgotten but can't actually play squash right now due to having surgery. Will see if I can find someone else to give a review of them to keep everyone from having to wait. I do look forward to trying them myself when I can. I still owe you guys a review of the new Graphene series from Head. Have not forgotten but can’t actually play squash right now due to having surgery. Will see if I can find someone else to give a review of them to keep everyone from having to wait. I do look forward to trying them myself when I can.

]]> http://blog.controlthet.com/blog/ramy-ashour-is-he-using-the-dunlop-biomimetic-max/#comment-33886 Comment on Ramy Ashour – Is he using the Dunlop Biomimetic Max? by Jeff http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForTheSquashSource/~3/KFKPf5PQhNE/ Jeff Sun, 12 May 2013 19:57:42 +0000 http://blog.controlthet.com/?p=388#comment-33885 John, Thanks for replying back to Jay it is great to see squash players helping each other out with suggestions. Our blog is a bit of an odd one compared to most. We are a business that sells squash products but we are also squash enthusiasts and players too. We try to post content that squash players will enjoy reading and also find helpful. We also allow others to comment on the blog for that very reason. The only comments I block are those that are pure spam, derogatory comments or those which only serve to promote a competitor of ours. As you will note I have not blocked or deleted your comment even though you mentioned a competitor because I hope/thought its intent was to assist Jay and not so much to promote our competitor. Also I think it could lead to some good discussion on the benefits of a demo program. It is not something we have at this point but something we should consider. So for that thank you and thanks as well for posting back to Jay. Jeff John,

Thanks for replying back to Jay it is great to see squash players helping each other out with suggestions. Our blog is a bit of an odd one compared to most. We are a business that sells squash products but we are also squash enthusiasts and players too. We try to post content that squash players will enjoy reading and also find helpful. We also allow others to comment on the blog for that very reason. The only comments I block are those that are pure spam, derogatory comments or those which only serve to promote a competitor of ours. As you will note I have not blocked or deleted your comment even though you mentioned a competitor because I hope/thought its intent was to assist Jay and not so much to promote our competitor. Also I think it could lead to some good discussion on the benefits of a demo program. It is not something we have at this point but something we should consider. So for that thank you and thanks as well for posting back to Jay.

Jeff

]]> http://blog.controlthet.com/blog/ramy-ashour-is-he-using-the-dunlop-biomimetic-max/#comment-33885 Comment on Ramy Ashour – Is he using the Dunlop Biomimetic Max? by Jeff http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForTheSquashSource/~3/-ssuaP5T6CM/ Jeff Sun, 12 May 2013 19:20:39 +0000 http://blog.controlthet.com/?p=388#comment-33884 Thanks for taking the time to comment on our site we really do appreciate it. A couple of racquets that might well suit you based off of the description you gave of what you like would be the <a href="http://www.controlthet.com/oliver-orc-a-II-squash-racquet/" rel="nofollow">Oliver ORC-A II</a> and the new <a href="http://www.controlthet.com/black-knight-quicksilver-tc-squash-racquet/" rel="nofollow">Black Knight Quicksilver TC</a>. The Oliver is a bit lighter at 115grams but is an even balance. The new Quicksilver TC is 125grams but is head light with BK giving it a dynamic weight of 120grams. There are a couple of options for you. Hope that helps! Thanks for taking the time to comment on our site we really do appreciate it. A couple of racquets that might well suit you based off of the description you gave of what you like would be the Oliver ORC-A II and the new Black Knight Quicksilver TC. The Oliver is a bit lighter at 115grams but is an even balance. The new Quicksilver TC is 125grams but is head light with BK giving it a dynamic weight of 120grams. There are a couple of options for you. Hope that helps!

]]> http://blog.controlthet.com/blog/ramy-ashour-is-he-using-the-dunlop-biomimetic-max/#comment-33884 Comment on Squash Racquet Review – Black Knight Magnum Corona6 Squash Racquet by Jeff http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForTheSquashSource/~3/V0NbSnXaY38/ Jeff Sun, 12 May 2013 18:21:52 +0000 http://blog.controlthet.com/?p=313#comment-33883 James, Thank you very much for taking the time to comment on our site it really is appreciated. Black Knight overall I have found to make durable racquets so glad you seeing good results with your Corona 6. The other models you have mentioned the Frost and Lava do exist. They are called Chrome models as I recall. The colour is the reverse of what the original non "6" model of the Frost and Lava. They are not on Black Knight's website and are not supposed to be available for purchase online at all. I met with one of the head Black Knight rep's in Canada about a week ago and we discussed these frames. They want them for sale only at the club level. Thanks again for commenting. James,

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment on our site it really is appreciated. Black Knight overall I have found to make durable racquets so glad you seeing good results with your Corona 6. The other models you have mentioned the Frost and Lava do exist. They are called Chrome models as I recall. The colour is the reverse of what the original non “6″ model of the Frost and Lava. They are not on Black Knight’s website and are not supposed to be available for purchase online at all. I met with one of the head Black Knight rep’s in Canada about a week ago and we discussed these frames. They want them for sale only at the club level. Thanks again for commenting.

]]> http://blog.controlthet.com/blog/squash-racquet-review-black-knight-magnum-corona6-squash-racquet/#comment-33883 Comment on Squash Racquet Review – Black Knight Magnum Corona6 Squash Racquet by James http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForTheSquashSource/~3/8-BhXIsh0NI/ James Sun, 12 May 2013 04:15:21 +0000 http://blog.controlthet.com/?p=313#comment-33880 I would just like to say thank you for all these reviews on differant racquets, it is very difficult to find good reviews on squash supplies anywhere. I would also like to say that I really enjoy this black knight corona 6 squash racquet. Before using this racquet I used the harrow spark(which i really really liked) and these racquets are fairly similar. The biggest difference between them is the thermal core technologie. Honestly, I didn't think it would make a big difference, but it gives much more power on the ball. I am normally very hard on my racquets(i have broken 8 in four and a half years) but so far, this racquet has shown no sign of wear. Finally I want to tell everyone reading this that this racquet comes in different colours, I have seen them. So far BK has not put them on their website, but there is a frost 6(almost all white) a lava 6(bright pink) and a corona 6 flash( bright yellow). James I would just like to say thank you for all these reviews on differant racquets, it is very difficult to find good reviews on squash supplies anywhere. I would also like to say that I really enjoy this black knight corona 6 squash racquet. Before using this racquet I used the harrow spark(which i really really liked) and these racquets are fairly similar. The biggest difference between them is the thermal core technologie. Honestly, I didn’t think it would make a big difference, but it gives much more power on the ball. I am normally very hard on my racquets(i have broken 8 in four and a half years) but so far, this racquet has shown no sign of wear. Finally I want to tell everyone reading this that this racquet comes in different colours, I have seen them. So far BK has not put them on their website, but there is a frost 6(almost all white) a lava 6(bright pink) and a corona 6 flash( bright yellow).

James

]]> http://blog.controlthet.com/blog/squash-racquet-review-black-knight-magnum-corona6-squash-racquet/#comment-33880 Comment on Ramy Ashour – Is he using the Dunlop Biomimetic Max? by John http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForTheSquashSource/~3/CndcgkgSwRE/ John Thu, 09 May 2013 01:46:19 +0000 http://blog.controlthet.com/?p=388#comment-33874 I was in the same situation as you Delaware not sure if anyone in Delaware even sells racquets. I used an online demo program $30 for 3 racquets which included shipping to me and a return shipping label back. If you decide to purchase any racquet from them they give you $10 off. Great way to try before you buy. I used squashgalaxy.com one of the racquets they sent was brand new still had the plastic wrap on it. I was in the same situation as you Delaware not sure if anyone in Delaware even sells racquets. I used an online demo program $30 for 3 racquets which included shipping to me and a return shipping label back. If you decide to purchase any racquet from them they give you $10 off. Great way to try before you buy. I used squashgalaxy.com one of the racquets they sent was brand new still had the plastic wrap on it.

]]> http://blog.controlthet.com/blog/ramy-ashour-is-he-using-the-dunlop-biomimetic-max/#comment-33874 Comment on Ramy Ashour – Is he using the Dunlop Biomimetic Max? by jay http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForTheSquashSource/~3/X8lwr8bWyDI/ jay Tue, 07 May 2013 08:43:01 +0000 http://blog.controlthet.com/?p=388#comment-33867 hi, great site and information I am looking for a new racquet, unfortunately there is nowhere I can test out racquets in my region and there is a very small selection available as well, so I will have to buy online I am currently playing with a Dunlop Vision 120 with Technifibre X-ONE BIPHASE , I noticed an instant increase in racquet speed when I switched from an older Blackmax I have used a few different Dunlop racquets and a prince, hated the prince as it was heavier and a head heavy racquet I am more of a full swing kinda guy as opposed to a wristy player, I prefer head light racquets, and I am looking for something with more control what racquets would you suggest (if possible a few from different manufacturers)? I do not mind moving away from Dunlop, but I know very little about other brands I am very fast and agile around the court, don't know if that makes any difference on selection oh and I like light racquets but don't mind going above my current 120gm hi, great site and information

I am looking for a new racquet, unfortunately there is nowhere I can test out racquets in my region and there is a very small selection available as well, so I will have to buy online
I am currently playing with a Dunlop Vision 120 with Technifibre X-ONE BIPHASE , I noticed an instant increase in racquet speed when I switched from an older Blackmax
I have used a few different Dunlop racquets and a prince, hated the prince as it was heavier and a head heavy racquet
I am more of a full swing kinda guy as opposed to a wristy player, I prefer head light racquets, and I am looking for something with more control
what racquets would you suggest (if possible a few from different manufacturers)? I do not mind moving away from Dunlop, but I know very little about other brands
I am very fast and agile around the court, don’t know if that makes any difference on selection
oh and I like light racquets but don’t mind going above my current 120gm

]]> http://blog.controlthet.com/blog/ramy-ashour-is-he-using-the-dunlop-biomimetic-max/#comment-33867 Comment on Developing Juniors by Sasha Cooke http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForTheSquashSource/~3/NhhtSiyGH3k/ Sasha Cooke Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:52:17 +0000 http://blog.controlthet.com/?p=930#comment-33832 I particularly liked your point that things learned through exposure are more deeply understood. Well said. Sasha (The underlining disappears when the message is posted.) I particularly liked your point that things learned through exposure are more deeply understood. Well said.
Sasha (The underlining disappears when the message is posted.)

]]> http://blog.controlthet.com/blog/developing-juniors/#comment-33832 Comment on Developing Juniors by Sasha Cooke http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForTheSquashSource/~3/D2gtgcTJOBQ/ Sasha Cooke Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:48:00 +0000 http://blog.controlthet.com/?p=930#comment-33831 Mike, If you have the time, read my exchange with Richard Millman on his site MillmanSquash. I encountered his commentary "Thoughts on the American Squash Game"on the DailySquashReport, as I did yours. I am very much in agreement with your piece here, and I believe that in the U.S. far too much emphasis is placed on coaching and clinics and income generating activities and not enough on making the game accessible and inexpensive for larger numbers of kids, some of whom will be bound to catch the fire. The urban programs are reaching out to new kids, yes, but neither they nor private clubs are creating situations where kids can drop in at the courts and just play for a few hours. When the only opportunity for kids to play is under organized, scheduled and structured circumstances the passion for the game can be quelled. Cheers, Sasha (I don't know what is causing this message to be underlined, I can't turn it off.) Mike, If you have the time, read my exchange with Richard Millman on his site MillmanSquash. I encountered his commentary “Thoughts on the American Squash Game”on the DailySquashReport, as I did yours. I am very much in agreement with your piece here, and I believe that in the U.S. far too much emphasis is placed on coaching and clinics and income generating activities and not enough on making the game accessible and inexpensive for larger numbers of kids, some of whom will be bound to catch the fire. The urban programs are reaching out to new kids, yes, but neither they nor private clubs are creating situations where kids can drop in at the courts and just play for a few hours. When the only opportunity for kids to play is under organized, scheduled and structured circumstances the passion for the game can be quelled.
Cheers, Sasha (I don’t know what is causing this message to be underlined, I can’t turn it off.)

]]> http://blog.controlthet.com/blog/developing-juniors/#comment-33831 Comment on Harrow Spark Review by Jeff http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForTheSquashSource/~3/2BNntiv3Mu0/ Jeff Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:10:01 +0000 http://blog.controlthet.com/?p=835#comment-33814 Thank you very much Arnaud! Thank you very much Arnaud!

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