Bjorn Borg Tribute | Play Testing the Donnay Allwood Tennis Racket

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This is a tribute to one of the greatest players of all time, Bjorn Borg. I play test his racquet, the Donnay Allwood proving how difficult it is to use.
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[@IntuitiveTennis]

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[@melfox215]

Does that Borg racquet have a modern string or an Original of like 1980 or something?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

@@melfox215 old string

[@poloredmo938]

LL

[@jeremyd1021]

@@IntuitiveTennis And, did you play with Borg's famously high tension stringing? I guess not, as apparently anyone who tried to hit with a wooden frame at that tension could barely do so. Would be interested to know.

[@gabesphoto]

Getting the ABBA music ready.......

[@youyouuuu]

😂

[@christiannovak-zemplinski9749]

I have that exact outfit combo and wear it completely unironically when I play tennis. Love the 70s era. Fila made a collection just a year ago or so with remakes of a lot of their 70s stuff.

[@hd-xc2lz]

Do you wear Diadora shoes also? When I was a kid, just starting to play in the late '70s, for boys' tennis sneaks it was old school Stan Smiths vs new school Diadoras.

[@mjh5437]

@@hd-xc2lz I had the exact same kit at the same time,and always wanted the Jimmy Connors shirt with the red and blue shoulder/arm stripes too.

[@tennisfanstefan]

I'd like to have some of those Fila clothes, need to check out the website. Just out of curiosity are you Czech?

[@christiannovak-zemplinski9749]

​@@tennisfanstefan No, Swedish (like you I assume). Also half Polish, and that's where the surname comes from.

[@AnonYmous-ry2jn]

It would be so amazing and NOSTALGIC if "Wood Tennis" would become a new category with a formalized comeback, players competing in designated wood racket events. Formally or informally, like with Vinyl LP's something so refreshing about seeing it.

[@dansmith9724]

Please, it would suit my game better.

[@taketheredpill1452]

Tennis was at its height in the wood racquet era, for a reason...

[@AnonYmous-ry2jn]

@@taketheredpill1452 maybe more grace and finesse, less about raw speed and power? The tennis ball shoots across the court like a bullet now, with gladiator muscle behind it. The greats have incredible skill nowadays, but the game has a different look from the 60’s and 70’s and 80’s. I’m not sure which era I find the most enjoyable to watch, but the sport definitely seems so different.

[@taketheredpill1452]

@@AnonYmous-ry2jn - Yes, it was magic. The power game devolves into giants slamming rockets from the baseline. Wood racquets meant that normal sized people (Borg, McEnroe) were the best suited. Serve and volley was a thing, there probably isn't a single serve and volley specialist in the top 50 now. Graphite racquets ruined the game in less than 10 years...

[@51Dss]

I'm pretty sure Borg hit a lot of top spin in his ground strokes and used the kick serve a lot. Most importantly he didn't really try to shorten points very much. He would run his opponents into exhaustion, frustration and submission. Always calm, cool - the thing is a player must adapt to the equipment (racquet) rather than the other way around. Probably Borgs best weapon was his physical and mental stamina. One thing Federer has in common with Borg is that he wastes little or no energy - no court histrionics, no reaction or distraction by the opponents behaviors...stays focused and executes his plan perfectly.

[@prplhze2000]

Borg used topspin . He was not bad at the net at all. You can tell these guys are trying to play modern style with those rackets. no net play.

[@dansmith9724]

Watch replays of Borg, it's surprising how much he comes to the net. I think the legend grows that he was a baseliner but if he played today he would be classed as an all-round player compared to today's players.

[@Esprits4s]

Awesome, love this video!!

[@bjreed1251]

Thanks for the memories! Borg was my favorite for years. The outfit topped it off 😃

[@j.jmcquade5278]

You are REALLY good, mate! I took a wooden racquet out for a try & it was super tough to come over the ball, especially on the backhand side. Was shanking a lot of balls. Well done mate

[@Editor_Hound]

Beautiful, just beautiful. Borg being my favorite player all time, great tribute!

[@TheMg49]

That was fun to watch. Borg is one of my all time favorites. .Back in '75 - '76 when I was a fairly decent recreational player, I tried the Donnay, the Wilson Kramer, and the Dunlop Maxply among several others, and wound up liking the Davis racket (I forget which model). The Davis racket was very flexible, very whippy, which suited my hard flat ball striking style. They used to break at the neck a lot though. Anyway, cool video. Brought back some good memories. I agree that Borg would have won a few more majors if he hadn't retired so young.

[@-Munditimum-]

Bjorn is an incredible legend in my eyes, and not talked about often enough. Thank you Nic! As if I could have even more respect for you...lol...but it looks like it's possible!! :)🙂 Thank you for this tribute. Cheers!🍻 MM

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you MM 🙏

[@adrianaturismo1064]

In my youth I used that racket, which marked a glorious era. I would like another tribute video on the great Guillermo Vilas. Greetings from Argentina!

[@seveglider8406]

Vilas' Head racquet is my all time favorite!

[@AussiePillow1]

As a wheelchair tennis player i’d be interested in seeing a video of yours explaining some of the fundamental differences or similarities between playing when seated and standing up. Maybe even get you playing in a wheelchair like kyrgios tried haha

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I’m gonna try

[@kuncarahadi]

@@IntuitiveTennis love to see this chapter, can't wait. Tennis for all.

[@felipemoyano.8071]

I arrived to this channel because of the educational content but these kind of just for fun videos is what's really gotten me to love it. Great stuff Nick, thanks for the hard work you put into this!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Felipe

[@maxsonthonax1020]

I'm laughing at the fact I am tuning into this "live" for the premiere. 😂 I love how his tribute extended so far as to need to adopt Borg's execution of 2-handed backhand, with the odd release of the 2nd hand mid-shot.

[@vassilok]

You should both play with the same racket. Would be a lot more interesting.

[@MrRockrobstr]

I remember when Borg’s brief return to tennis using his outdated racket after everyone else had started using the newer technology. His opponents hit with more pace and he couldn’t do much to hurt them. Also didn’t help that he hadn’t competed in a while.

[@kmcclarney]

Haha...the outfit is awesome! Great playing!

[@enriquenavarro8508]

That’s really good outfit you are exactly look alike BB😎I like the headband ,and you can still play well 🎾well done.

[@hansolsson3409]

I am looking forward to this Nick!

[@gabesphoto]

Awesome Dude...!!! I am a fan of Bjorn and bought several of the rackets to play with after my Davis Imperial cracked up....love this and would love to hear more about the wooden racket era and the transition to metal...Thanks for the revival look...!!1

[@WayneLynch69]

Ha...I also went from Davis to Donnay (brief stop at Head Arthur Ashe Advantage 2). A friend bitterly complained when I brought up Davis saying it caused him tennis elbow. I do think Davis' incorporation of fiberglass was advanced for its day. Materials were so primitive that fiberglass did add stiffness.

[@hansolsson3409]

Great video Nick, i love it!

[@fiat_hater7761]

Borg’s footwork and hand skills were effortless

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

You didn’t have the shoulder length hair which would have given you more power. Two other factors in the wooden racquet that Borg used was the high string tension and the racquet weight. If I remember correctly he strung them at 70# and used a 14-15 once racquet. Back in the days of wood racquets one of my hitting partners got one of Borg’s used frames from a Donnay sales rep. We got to hit with it and it weighed a ton.

[@1114gabby]

Yep he definitely strung in the 70# range. Sometimes the string would just pop without being hit.

[@krishnar3493]

Looking forward to it, coach.

[@Ignozi]

Borg is the player who got me into tennis over 15 years ago. I also really liked watching Fed but Borg is still my favorite by a long shot.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🐐

[@knotwilg3596]

15 years ago? He retired in the early 80s, that's 40 years ago. How did you get into Borg 15 years ago?

[@Ignozi]

@@knotwilg3596 I'm talking about watching KZbin vids and old footage. I wasn't around when Borg was in his peak so I never got to see him play. I've also watched lots of Edberg, Sampras, Becker vids from the 90's and although I really like how they used to play tennis back in those days, Borg is the player who got me into tennis.

[@1114gabby]

Borg was one of my heros and an all time great. His fitness level was amazing. He hit amazing topspin with that Donnay.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

💯

[@mikemcneeley1580]

Thank you for honouring the great Bjorn Borg.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏

[@rubliw09]

Haha that was epic Nikolas Bjorg! . The commentary with the aviators between games had me cracking up

[@Javi_C]

The outfit!

[@Siloguy]

I've always thought if Borg had only stayed for a couple of more years and started using the larger graphite racquets he would have been at the top no problem matching the power game players like Lendl. His topspin with a bigger graphite racquet would have been tremendous.

[@hd-xc2lz]

True. Connors switched to graphite and it extended his career.

[@seveglider8406]

If Borg was playing today, he would be the best player!

[@menyaZavootMuzzy]

@@seveglider8406 Doubtful. Borg was ahead of his time in terms of fitness and technique, but now every top player is in excellent physical condition and plays a power game. He was a pioneer, but his game wouldn't stand out now.

[@seveglider8406]

@@menyaZavootMuzzy Yes, Borg was an incredible physical specimen. Borg hit with amazing power, and topspin playing with a conventional sized wooden racquet. If Borg played today, with a modern racquet, he would be the best player in the World!

[@giovannipeirone3915]

@@menyaZavootMuzzy with today's training and practice Borg would be second to none

[@ballin5192]

I think you struck the ball well for using a wooden racket though. The weight can make the timing really jarring with wooden rackets, so I think you did a really good job getting yourself into rallys even if they where ultimately lost.

[@gretchenlittle6817]

Takes me back to my trusty Davis Classic II -- I loved using that racquet at the time and wish I'd kept it just to have as a keepsake. I still play and sometimes feel that my experience with the old tech helps me against opponents who learned the game with modern equipment. If you could hit a winner with wood, you earned it.

[@hd-xc2lz]

Decade ago at a garage sale I bought a Wilson wood racquet (don't recall model) almost unused. Had it restrung and tried it out... sweet spot the size of a silver dollar. Wish I hadn't "leant" it out, would have made for a good training device, as you said, every winner was truly earned.

[@andrew9913]

huge shoutout to the editing team on this one. Phenomenal intro

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I do my own edits 🙌

[@TimTheMusicMan]

Nick is 100% right. And it’s not just Borg it’s every player in the 80s.

[@KingCast65]

Great stuff. I always played the Wilsons and the McEnroe Maxply, also the Vitas racket and the Rossignol Strato too. I just bought the white and box-striped Fila track top to go with my yellow Tacchini top. Love this.

[@The7dioses]

the rossignol strato was also on the heavier side. It was like hitting the ball with a tree log.

[@josebegui]

Love the intro! I am also a big Borg fan for 3 reasons 1) he looked like a rock star 2) he has the coolest backhand swing 3) he had nerves of steel. Would love to hear your analysis of his backhand swing which was unique to him. There are videos of his backhand here on KZbin.

[@karmicselling4252]

Thanks for the great video. Imho, your rallies here are more exciting than most modern professional matches. You can see how hard you guys are trying and how you are getting rewarded for excellent shot selection rather than relying on modern equipment to do the job for you. You have to work extra hard to be successful. And that's what all tennis should be about. The Donnay Allwood was not a simple wooden racquet. The racquet frame comprised layers of maple, beech, ash and a vulcanised fibre. Vulcanised fibre is a synthetic material made of cellulose. And the racquets that Bjorn Borg used were reinforced with fibreglass shims so that his racquets could withstand the force he generated when hitting tennis balls. Also the Wilson T2000 does not have an aluminium frame. It has a chromium plated tubular steel frame. If it had been made of aluminium it would have bent or snapped very easily given the way it was constructed. As for Bjorn Borg, he was unlikely to win 20 Major Titles. He only competed in one Australian Open and lost four US Open Finals. He finished with 11 Major Titles. Even if he had played and won 5 Australian Open Titles and a couple of US Open Titles, he would have had 18 Major Titles at the point of his first retirement from the sport in the middle of 1981. Could he have won another two after that. Well given the rapid rise of players like McEnroe, Lendl and Wilander it's hard to see where he would have found another two to get to twenty. And that assumes he would have won 5 Australian Opens which would have been a big ask in itself. Still we should remember and celebrate Borg's tennis achievements with his Donnay racquets. He came along at a time when tennis needed "saving". He was the first Tennis Rock Star and he basically made the sport popular again with younger generations. His name was well known even outside of tennis circles. He was the prototype for the modern tennis player. And the sport of tennis is forever in his debt for what he did for it.

[@danielepavone3131]

I am a keen fan of Bjorn Borg and I am in possession of four Donnay Borg Pro new frames, never strung, just bought in 1990s and stacked away ever since. I have to say that your backhand is typical of moder racket tennis, straight and rigid left arm and little wrist action, since the ball return of today's rackets is excellent. If you look at Borg's backhand, he used to immediately bring the head of his racket down below his knees and back, and then lift it and loop it to the ball with a wrist whipping motion, ending with the racket's head above his left shoulder. He still used this method when he made his comeback but he could not get any power out of his new synthetic Donney racket. Later he modified his style, allowing him to play exhibition matches in the veteran circuit. No way you could control your backhand shots using a wooden frame racket like a synthetic one.

[@markbelanian3303]

love this!

[@anluu5713]

its nice that you finally edit in the scores coach! past vids like safin vs milan can be hard to follow due to lack of score line

[@aaadrian.2]

gotta appreciate the honesty 12:30

[@hrasenspocht3530]

Hi Nick. I'm sorry I have to tell you, but you guys have to replay this match. You were using the wrong tennis balls, they must be white colored , not yellow. You*re welcome. Love the outfit, unfortunately nowhere to be found anymore in Austria, Germany. 👍

[@billfly2186]

Great video. If you played with that racket for a month, you'd play well with it.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Possibly

[@Tennisbull-match-statistics]

So awesome 🤘

[@DonYang73]

Amazing with the Fila getup and the wooden racket!!!! Go go Nik!

[@kentornholm8558]

Borg used Donnay Borg Pro 1980-84. Allwood he used before 1980.

[@tamasajtony9855]

Congrats, You wielded it really well, I tried it too but, rather don't say how it went...if Bjorn had your strokes he might have had more titles under his belt.

[@Arctic_Dude]

I started playing tennis at 13 with a wooden racket. The sweet spot was so small, and with my lousy technique it felt like hitting the frame way too often. At 16 I got my first graphite racket, which was expensive at the time. It was a new world.

[@dillonpatel2247]

Look the part, play the part

[@mahe9392]

I’m so old I remember that racquet they were relatively good. You hit some great forehands with it

[@gillesderais834]

this is gonna be epic

[@youyouuuu]

The intro made me laugh 😂

[@momof2dc]

Love the outfit, you look awesome in it - quite fit now! And I appreciate how well you hit it w the racket.

[@ivansanchezquintero1662]

I just watched the movie Borg vs McEnroe on HBOmax... uff much recommended. 👍👍👍

[@knotwilg3596]

The intro was so funny. You're so slim man. I couldn't walk in that gear. And the selection of points got me wrong footed too. Would it be fair to say Milan played at the top of his game because he knew you would eventually break down and this gave him extra confidence compared to other encounters. He was super sure of his shots!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Milan was on fire 🔥

[@GSAirTherapy]

I remember my dad having his wood racket in a triangular vice made out of wood. It kept the racket head from warping over time. Should be easy enough to make to keep this piece of history somewhat intact.

[@mjh5437]

You can still buy racket presses.

[@jerseyneil1]

I agree, Borg was the greatest of his era. Plus, I credit Borg with the modern style of tennis, with extreme topspin groundstrokes. He was the first major player using extreme topspin groundstrokes. Many experts of the time and teaching pros were still teaching flat groundstrokes and serve/ volley games. Most people falsely believed hitting the ball like Borg would cause damage to the shoulders. Most professionals play like Borg now. Plus, he was the last number one player to use a small wood racquet.

[@dogbombballet]

Players today do not know of the Stradivarious type feel and joy that a good woodie can deliver. I played the Wilson Stan Smith Autograph and loved it.

[@johncreet1254]

Interesting video for me. I don't play tennis these days but grew up using a Dunlop Maxply Fort before moving on to a Wilson T2000 and then a Donnay Fiberwood (which I still have). The first time a used a large headed racket was with a Prince - the one used by Pam Shriver - and I thought I was cheating by using it!

[@petrtamler4484]

Absolutely agree, Born was actually very foolish not to switch to modern rackets, he would have won many more grandslams, but he was very stuborn, which reflected even with his Split with Bergen and after that how he mismanaged his finances, even when he tried to return bach in 1990 he stil let for himself manufacture his museum racket when guys like Becker were rocketing their serves, Possible to say who I am to criticise such a legend, but I Felt very sorry for him, it only needed to switch rackets, exactly what you greatly demonstrace now, very exact, thank you

[@barrycoffey492]

English company Grays of Cambridge are still manufacturing wooden racquets and there is popular "wood tennis" circuit. Great video. Thanks

[@benjroof]

This man is so good. Respect.

[@Kikikuhio]

Haha! This is beautiful. Made my day!!

[@brianbarrett192]

I have been fantasizing about directing a wood racquet tourney for years. I think it could show who the best tennis players really are. Our local tennis club refused to hold a wood tourney due to liability reasons; silly reason, IMHO. About the clothing, I find much of the modern styles tend to cling and hang on a sweaty torso, which is quite annoying especially while serving. Also, shorts are too big and baggy and will also cling. Many articles of clothing do not have seams that are finished off with bar tacks, so the stitching may prematurely start to unravel. Incidentally, Borg was actually VERY good at net! He knew when to finish there and acted appropriately upon this knowledge.

[@theroadrunnerjarhead4109]

I have two of those rackets. I use one of them to practice and warm up with. When I switch to my Wilson six one 95 racket every shot is easier to hit. Love them.

[@robinperkins7695]

Kudos to Milan for his level in these racquet test videos 🤛

[@dansmith9724]

Theres a good match on utube of Borg playing Laver. Its very interesting watching both these guys hitting topspin off both sides with those small headed wooden rackets. Even have that bit of kick on their serves. Im sure both men would have adapted to the more modern rackets well if they were sent into the future in a time machine, while at their peaks.

[@Clem_Fandango11]

Still got my Donnay Borg racquet in the summerhouse. Often wonder what it would be like now. Do one using the Dunlop Viangle racquet. That was amazing.

[@sportscastercanada]

Thought I recognized you from a Miami night club. 😂🎉

[@sylvainbauge]

If would have been interesting for you to play a set with your normal racquet afterwards to see the difference. I reckon this a great racket to warm-up with and work on that sweet spot connection!

[@RonnieJamesOsbourne]

Hey, Nick... Not sure if you're looking for video ideas. You've done topics on; Can a modern 4.5 beat a past ATP player; like a McEnroe, etc What about a Safin or Milan (D1 type player) playing a set/match against a past WTA ranked player, like Ema? Could be interesting!

[@aquibobo]

So I learned this from Borg's former stringer in the US Open: his racquets had larger head size than the standard wooden Donnay, and it had narrower string holes; apparently he also played with thinner strings for more spin. Very few people agreed to string his racquets for these reasons.

[@The7dioses]

bullshit.

[@injuredtabletennisplayer1474]

Bring out your inner Borg.

[@donny2327]

This is great. But where are Borg's signature diadora shoes?! I know, almost impossible to find today. And if you do find a pair, they ain't gonna' be cheap! Great video

[@IntuitiveTennis]

💯

[@LTBlightthebeam]

Milan got that jack sock serve toss

[@sebastienloriol3192]

Lol with music. Excellent

[@cnesloc8575]

Man this is hilarious 😀

[@TheRomeogigli]

7:04 that was so funny lol

[@1114gabby]

First of all that racket was an absolute beast relative to most wood rackets. Idk how much you've hit with it ...but its hard to play great on the first try. I believe at one point Borg went back in to play challengers an he used the Donnays...while everyone else had graphite. Didn't work out too well.later he would pick up a head racket ...maybe the Prestige on the Senior tour. Very cool ides and I love the vintage outfit. I used to have the same one! Great stuff. Borg is a tennis hero for me!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

The racquet is beautiful. I’ve been using it and it’s getting more comfortable.

[@1114gabby]

@@IntuitiveTennis indeed a beauty...I need add one to my collection! Not easy to find good ones tho...

[@mjh5437]

@@IntuitiveTennis Wooden racquets are like cricket bats,they need to be "broken in" and get better with age.

[@tomsd8656]

Borg is also a great athlete. He's extremely fast. So on clay, he was playing with top spin and very high net clearance and wore his opponents down. Borg said that he wanted his opponents to know that they would have to be prepared to hit a 100 shots when they faced him. So obviously this racquet can't be used to play the modern attacking game. I think if you have a player that hits with lots of top spin, can last, and fast, he could still give Milan a run for his money.

[@Siloguy]

100%, I think only Borg would have the foot speed, athleticism and physical strength from that era to challenge Nadal, Federer and Djokovic if he had been born in the modern ers.

[@hd-xc2lz]

Yes, but Borg wasn't just a human backboard like Harold Solomon, he also played angles and hit passing shots.

[@tomsd8656]

@@hd-xc2lz I didn't say he's a back board. The game now is more aggressive, but back then with the wood racquets, it could be a slug fest. Watch Borg and Lendl.

[@paulc7804]

Reminds me of that time when Borg attempted a comeback in the early 90's. He pretty much came on court with everything he used from the 70s and early 80s---attire, hair, wooden racquet and all. It was so weird. I also found it odd he was traveling with some really old guy he called "the professor". The professor would spectate Borg with these tiny opera binoculars.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

his comeback 😭

[@mogrease4]

Man Milan is killing it he was not even out playing u just hustled his but off lol. Great video. Awesome throw back racket. Nick u look like your getting a little bit lazy. No disrespect just an honest observation. Was it just because u had an old racket and new u couldn't return the shot or conserving energy for next match. I'm a little older but I usually out hustle my openents because I lack technical skill or training but is saving energy a viable strategy in long matches. Or is all out play to win every point a better way to go. Anyways great videos like always.

[@ClearMindedOne]

You play pretty well with the wood, though you aren't reproducing conditions perfectly. You are using a comfortable modern synthetic grip AND it sounds from the pitch that you strung the racket fairly loose. This plays much easier. Remember, typically woods were strung between 55-65 lbs with gut or nylon, but Borg strung his Frame at more than 80 lbs. To truly experience the 1970's, you'll need to use leather grip, string tight, and enjoy some tennis elbow and blood blisters. Lol.

[@patrickkelly9110]

Had this racquet as a kid and loved it ,what tension did you string it at ?

[@piedro132]

Borg used to string his racket as much to 80 lbs, can you imagine…he was a tough guy and one of the all time greats

[@yoshikay8787]

Give a player in the 70’s and 80’s this technology to play today. It would be a route vs anyone!!!!

[@jetd9716]

Me and my brother used to play with those rackets back when Borg was champ. I found them a bit springy like a trampoline effect to them compared to the graphite rackets. Guess all wood rackets were in some ways. But the Donnays had better control.

[@CCFHymns]

Can you do a video on white vs yellow tennis balls? I played with white recently and it’s quite a different experience - they look tiny in comparison!

[@rds4629]

btw, Donnay produces a racquet they call "Allwood" but it is a modern racquet painted and is about 102 sq in. A lot easier to use than the original allwood :)

[@tomloft2000]

I've still got a Borg pro model, that feels like a sledgehammer when I pick it up. it's strung with 15 gauge gut and in good condition( most of the poor ones are a matter of being stored in the garage without a press). btw- Borg could routinely hit 120 mph serves with that racquet- that went in.

[@aktajha]

Would be interesting to hear from Milan about the difference of the ball you hit. Is it less heavy? Less powerful/penetrating etc.

[@marcgabor9690]

I actually have two of these I take out from time to time. I love the adjustment you made to your backhand but wondering why you didn't use more slice. I think you should give it another go. Figure out how to keep your serves in, throw in some more slice approach shots (forehand and backhand), follow your drop shots and come to net more to finish the points. Milan gave you plenty of balls you could have come in on but you seemed hesitant. Seemed like you were trying to play a more modern game with a classic racket. I think what's fun about playing with a vintage racket is that it makes you slow down your strokes and construct points differently.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

True. Another wood match coming Tuesday…

[@MK-kf3vn]

Lol. I used to play with the flex pro. Blue in colour and used by Vijay Amritage back in the day.

[@mikemcneeley1580]

Almost all the wooden rackets from the 70's and the 80's were made so that they became whippy, or too flexible after a short time of use. Most of the rackets that were made in the 1950's and 60's were far superior in quality.

[@PaulWolfe1]

Not only did he retire young, but like many players of his era he skipped the Australian Open, just playing there once.

[@Agent77X]

Still the top tennis racquet in 2022!

[@fredesman9019]

Coach Nick, was that a fist pump in game 2!?! I know how you feel about those and I agree...I can't not see players doing that after you pointed it out lol 😉.....love this throw back, I just got a great played condition max ply

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you. I have no problem with fist bumps but the staring into the box kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmGqlpWEqK2YfKM

[@christophecasanave236]

Bjorn Borg The Goat !!!!!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

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[@alexnef5620]

What you missed is the long hair. Like how you play🎉

[@mjh5437]

He doesn`t have Borg`s fabulous swimmer`s body either lol