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foos
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Oct 22, 2009 - 05:37 PM |
 
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Hi Kenn,
I play at a small public facility at NO 64 Wulumuqi Nan Lu that has 2 outdoor courts. It's 80 RMB/HR on weekends or with lighting, 50 RMB/HR during the weekdays. The courts are well maintained. The only issue is that on the west end of the courts the backstop/wall is a bit too close to the baseline, about 2 meters short of regulation (6M?). If you play someone who lobs a lot or hits real hard and deep, it may be a problem.
We chose this one because it's a three-minute walk from our home and a five-minute walk from Hengshan Lu Station on Line 1, which makes it easy for others to join us.
If you need to string your racquet, please check out the store in my previous post. Its store manager is a certified Master Racquet Technician by the CRSA. I have no idea how much he charges to string a racquet since I just get the clerk to do it for 15 RMB, which is good enough for a 3.0 like me. But for a 5.0, I guess you may want a good stringer. |
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sandeepbudhiraja
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Oct 23, 2009 - 10:40 AM |
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BTW anyone know where is a good place to get tennis balls? I usually prefer to play with new balls every time.
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I recommend Dunlop Fort Elite. A tin can of 3 balls costs 31 RMB. Or Slazenger, not as durable as Dunlop but quite a few fans from Europe, for 33 RMB a can.
I've been getting Dunlop Fort Elite tennis balls (3 per tin can) from this place for a couple of years. The playability (bounce, visibility, and weight) and durability of these balls are similar to my favorite Dunlop GrandPrix XD tennis balls. Links to their taobao shop:
Dunlop Fort Elite
http://item.taobao.com/auction/item_detail-0db1-10be46096f7566e2a95b38 76aea2c5a1.htm
Slazenger
http://item.taobao.com/auction/item_detail-0db1-7ea2c522f411d3c993b371 a2b3a38a61.htm
If you don't know how to buy on taobao, and/or understand no Chinese at all, go ahead and print out the linked pages above anyway. When you're in XuJiaHui, go to the stadium area, where you'll easily find a few tennis shops. Show them the printouts, they'll know what you're looking for. |
Thanks Foos. This is very helpful. Just ordered the balls.
When do you play normally? |
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foos
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Oct 24, 2009 - 12:26 PM |
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When do you play normally? |
Hi Sandeep,
I play in the afternoon or at night on weekends. Where do you guys play?
The shop you just bought the balls from appears to be a major distributor for Dunlop. They actually got Dunlop to print their red logo (Esports) opposite the Dunlop logo on the tennis balls. I like the extra tag, which further reduces the possibility of having your balls mixed up with others'.
I can PM you taobao vendors of 'plain' ones I've bought from, if you prefer those. |
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TheDeerHunter
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Joined: Oct 24, 2009
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Oct 24, 2009 - 01:57 PM |
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If you are looking for someone who can hit well, line to line, please call me. Or SMS. Mandarin Oriental, across from the Portman. Courts are free, prefer weeknights about 7pm, or weekends. Prefer early morning, but I am available for anytime usually. 136 1185 8094. Craig. |
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Kenn
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Joined: July 27, 2009
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Location: Xuhui
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Oct 24, 2009 - 09:45 PM |
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Hi DeerHunter
Which road(s) is this Mandarin Oriental located on?
The name is very similar to the place I stay at Oriental Manhattan, but the courts here cost $60/hr during peak hours. |
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brentgordo
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Joined: Aug 11, 2009
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Oct 24, 2009 - 10:21 PM |
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Looking for lots of tennis!
If anyone wants to hit, play singles, or needs a doubles partner I am up for anything right now. I've been in Shanghai about three months, and can't wait to start playing again. I can play after 5 on weekdays or anytime on weekends. I live in Xujahui but will go anywhere that is close to a subway stop to play.
Send me a PM or call me at 15800945035
Diana |
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Kenn
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Oct 26, 2009 - 08:51 AM |
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Hi Diana
What's your approximate playing level? |
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sandeepbudhiraja
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Oct 26, 2009 - 09:20 AM |
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Hi Diana
What's your approximate playing level? |
Hi Kenn,
Played with her yesterday. She is quite good with a fairly big serve and an all round game. |
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Kenn
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Oct 26, 2009 - 11:02 AM |
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Ok that's good, maybe we can start a group going. |
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eksel
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Nov 01, 2009 - 09:48 AM |
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Hi all,
5.0 here looking to play around Jing'an temple. I have a court here for 45 an hour. Weekday evenings and weekends are fine.
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protenniscoaching
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Nov 03, 2009 - 02:07 PM |
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Hi all,
If you are looking for tennis partners, we are building up an interactive and easy to use website: The TENNIS LADDER… www.ptctennisladder.com
Objective: enable expats and local tennis players of all ages and abilities to challenge players at mutually convenient time and location. Only four steps to enjoy tennis: Challenge a player online, arrange a tennis match, play, and report the score. As simple as that!
You will be given an ATR (Asian Tennis Ranking) evolving based on your matches’ results!
Feel free to contact us if interested or if you need any information.
Charles Georg (GM)
China Mobile: +86/ 138 161 04242
info@protenniscoaching.com |
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harbor11
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Nov 04, 2009 - 12:39 PM |
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Hey all,
I'm only about a 3 to 3.5 level, but I'd love to find a partner to play with regularly. Weekday afternoons work great, but open to other times. Live near Hengshan...
Trying to take advantage of the last few warm days!
Let me know if you're interested.
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philmg
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Nov 05, 2009 - 01:18 PM |
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Hi, anyone up for a game this weekend? I described my level in detail eralier in this thread... (4.5 or 5.0), have an indoor court next to xintiandi, but due to the weather i would prefer to play outside.
see ya
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GlenM
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Joined: Dec 13, 2006
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Location: Xujiahui, Shanghai
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Nov 13, 2009 - 02:55 PM |
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Good to see the names coming out! Due to constipated schedule and travelling, I've only had the pleasure of meeting "The German Hammer" aka Philipp and Bhasker "The Fleet Footed"  , but that is something we must remedy.
The weather and season being what it is, could you good people supply indoor court information and reservation phone numbers if you have them? I imagine it'd be useful for many of us.
Seems a cracking idea with that Tennis Ladder above, George. Will surely sign up sooner or later. |
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