Learning from the classics

On the rare occasion I get the TV to myself at my house, I sometimes like to throw in a classic match DVD and watch tennis from the 1970s and ’80s. On one such rare occasion, I was watching my copy of Borg vs. Gerulaitis, the Wimbledon 1977 semi-final, and I noticed Vitas Gerulaitis using [...]

Rediscovering the Yonex RD Ti 80

It’s funny how a racquet being re-released or updated with a new cosmetic can inspire one to go out and hit with it again. Such was the case with Yonex releasing a new cosmetic for the RD Ti 80. It was actually the third time I’ve been inspired to hit the RD Ti 80, making [...]

Volkl V-Fuse 16 String Review

I love the control and spin I get from co-polyester strings. I also love the comfort and feel I get from natural gut. The new V-Fuse hybrid from Volkl aims to bring both to the court in one stringbed by combining Volkl’s Cyclone monofilament and V-Icon natural gut. I tried this hybrid both ways by [...]

Gotta Want It Episode 6

Chris Edwards and Spencer Boller work on their volleys, touch, control and fitness during some tough on court drills. Join them as they learn how to be better doubles players in episode 6 of Gotta Want It. Click on the image to view Episode 6

Mercury Insurance Open seeking volunteers at WTA event

Carlsbad, Calif. (May 19, 2010) – Tournament volunteers are needed at the 2010 Mercury Insurance Open (July 31 to Aug. 8) at the La Costa Resort and Spa. The tournament features players such as Ana Ivanovic, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Dinara Safina and Daniela Hantuchova. The women’s professional tennis tournament has returned to San Diego County after [...]

Gotta Want It Episode 5

In this episode Spencer and Chris work on touch volleys and hand speed at net. They also continue to fine-tune the basics with consistency drills. Tune in to each episode to see how they are doing as they get ready for an upcoming tournament. Click on the image to view the video.

Gotta Want It Episode 4

Chris Edwards and Spencer Boller work on more doubles drills as they learn how to be better doubles players. This episode they work on consistency, moving as a team, correcting their forehand volleys and poaching. New Episodes post Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. Follow them, as they get ready for their upcoming doubles tournament in Episode 4 [...]

Gotta Want It Episode 3

Chris Edwards and Spencer Boller continue their preparations for a doubles tournament. In Episode 3 they review a practice set. While the guys still have plenty to work on, they come away with some positive aspects of their play and a solid idea of what to work on going forward. With only a little over [...]

Gotta Want it Episode 2

Chris and Spencer continue to give their doubles skills a tune-up as they get ready for their upcoming tournament in this second episode of Gotta Want It. This time they work on overheads and volleys before playing a game called “Attack & Defense.” Click on the image to view episode 2 of Gotta Want It.

Gotta Want It

Spencer Boller (AKA Spenie the Blade) and Chris Edwards (AKA the Vlogman) have gotta want it as they get ready for an upcoming tournament. Check in Tuesdays and Thursdays for new episodes showing their doubles training for the upcoming Vince Dente Memorial Day Weekend tournament at the Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa. Please feel [...]