Epinions Recent Reviews for dkmura

Se-Riously!

Sat, 9 Jun 2007 16:22:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - The silver bullet accelerated cleanly off the nine-degree banking of turn four at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR). The 2007 Sentra Se-R Spec V was at full song as it flashed under the starter's stand, hitting fifth gear at over 105 MPH. Up ahead, a...

Evolution Sounds Good!

Tue, 25 May 2004 15:51:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - In a previous review of this German speaker companies product line (h
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I found the MB Quart DSC-216 to be a brilliant sonic performer. In considering a stereo upgrade to my...

An Economical Upgrade

Fri, 5 Sep 2003 01:21:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - MB Quart is well known in audiophile circles for producing some of the best high-end car speakers in the industry. If money is no object, than have they got some speakers for you! Well, my objective wasn't to spend a lot of green to upgrade the stereo in...

More Punch For the Buck!

Sat, 9 Aug 2003 14:16:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - First off, let me state that I am no audiophile. My ear is not so keenly attuned as to catch all the highs and lows in each song. But after hearing some high-end systems in other cars, let's face it, even my ears could pick up the difference. For my 2003...

By the Racers, for the Racers

Sat, 19 Oct 2002 16:40:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - Nissan Motor Company has got 'game', in the popular meaning of the word. The long road back from a struggling, moribund car company to a revitalized, profitable enterprise is nearly complete. The crown jewel in this dramatic metamorphosis is the car they...

One Fine Fila

Thu, 8 Mar 2001 12:49:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - Tennis shoes from the Italian house of fashion? In the past, this might be a highly dubious choice for those seeking a serious tennis shoe. But one of the Y2K releases from that stylish company has made me take a second look. The Axilus is a true...

The Jury Is Still Out...

Sun, 22 Oct 2000 02:33:18 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - I purchased a Polar M71 Ti this past summer (of 2000) with the idea that I might combine a heart monitor with a cool looking watch. Being on sale from Creative Health Products made it that much more attractive.

Now, I have to say that the M71...

A Light Too Highly Focused

Mon, 28 Aug 2000 00:31:18 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - I had the opportunity to demo (among others) the Head Ti Laser recently. This frame is one of Head’s newest releases for the summer of 2000 and is directed towards the 'game improvement' side of the market with players seeking to gain a power boost. The...

Hornets Have Some Sting!

Sun, 27 Aug 2000 01:55:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - One of Prince’s latest releases for 2000 has been the Triple Threat Hornet. While made primarily of graphite, the ‘Triple Threat’ (‘TT’) features the brands’ use of braided copper, titanium and graphite in small sections which reinforce and weight the 10...

A Y2K Magic Wand

Mon, 7 Aug 2000 14:44:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - There are a lot of people, both men and women, who have asked about a racquet that will make them “better”. So what does “better” mean? A racquet that will help you to hit shots like Martina Hingis, the Williams sisters or perhaps Lindsay Davenport?...

Ultimum RD Ti-50: A New Spin on a Classic Theme

Mon, 7 Aug 2000 12:55:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - Lets preface this review by talking about another racquet: I’ve played with the Yonex SRD-Tour 95 model for years. As stated in another eopinion, the Tour has been my favorite because of its solid feel, adequate power and excellent control. As a strong...

Nice Shoes- But Not For Big Guys

Mon, 3 Jul 2000 16:37:10 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - The Nike Air Court Motion is a shoe that I had admired for some time. Great flash and style, low weight and Zoom air cushioning- maybe this would give me that extra step that I had been seeking! Then, they came up for sale during the spring of 2000 at my...

This Emerald is a Gem!

Mon, 29 May 2000 17:12:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - Testing racquets on a cold, blustery winter day is never ideal. But one of my tennis-playing friends said he was ‘demoing’ a few Wilson tennis racquets and that made it worthwhile. The Wilson Hyper Carbon ProStaff 6.5 was one of that companies most...

Pulling Some Strings

Fri, 7 Apr 2000 20:47:46 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - Wilson Sensation NXT has received glowing reports from many players. It has also been highly rated in the annual United States Racquet Stringers Association (USRSA) polls for playability. As a multifilament tennis string, it has a soft feel from hundreds...

Way of the Dodo

Thu, 23 Mar 2000 04:01:40 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - As I write this in March 2000, the world of tennis racquet development continues to spit out new models at an ever-increasing pace. Sometimes good racquets whose appeal has lasted for years get deleted from a manufacturers line because it’s no longer the...

Tales of Woe

Sat, 18 Mar 2000 14:40:47 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - There are usually good things to say about every product I’ve tried, but I can’t say that many come to mind when I think of Gamma’s TNT Pro Plus 17L. I tried this product when I was looking for a string with maximum playability. Each year the United...

Elastocross: A Simple Tool

Thu, 2 Mar 2000 03:54:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - You've probably been watching TV and seen any number of pro players rush over to the sidelines, pick up a small tool and start 'picking' at their strings as they walk back on court. It makes you wonder- what in the world are they doing at THIS critical...

Cheap, but good!

Sun, 13 Feb 2000 02:25:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - In tennis, it’s nice to have an inexpensive option in equipment. Problem is racquets, shoes and even strings can cost quite a bit and each of them may be critical if you are actively competing. Moreover, strings can have a huge effect on how a racquet...

French Champagne (for the court)

Fri, 4 Feb 2000 02:47:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - I admit it; I’m addicted. Luckily, my vice is nothing too antisocial, debilitating or self-destructive. I love to play tennis with French gut strings in my racquets. VS Power natural gut strings are truly a treat; their construction, finish and all-out...

Technical Equipment

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 14:22:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - Once upon a time, high-performance tennis shoes were equally useful playing a good game of tennis or cutting the lawn. Those days still exist, if you are a casual player. But increasingly, the era of specialization and technical sophistication has...

Still The Best

Sun, 2 Jan 2000 16:58:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - I’ve played with the Yonex SRD-Tour 95 for going on four years now and have really enjoyed it. As a player’s racquet it has featured a solid feel and design since it was released in late 1994. Design features like the flat 20 mm beam and a triangular...

Flexible Flyer

Wed, 15 Dec 1999 14:14:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - In the fast moving world of constantly changing racquet models, the Yonex RD-7 is an exception. This is a frame that puts control before power and has been labeled ‘the spin doctor’. Introduced back in the early 90’s, this Yonex model has been used by...

Twentieth Century Bargain

Sun, 7 Nov 1999 23:48:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - Really, almost all tennis balls are a relative bargain. Compared to the price of balls a quarter-century ago- when I first started playing tennis- they are one commodity that has barely gone up over time. Certainly, enthusiastic tennis players need a...

Titanium hype!?

Sun, 31 Oct 1999 16:57:03 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - During the 1999 tournament season, I decided to test out various brands of tennis balls and see which were the best. I was especially interested in the newly released titanium balls (titanium seemed to be in everything at the time) to see whether the...

A great tennis value!

Sun, 31 Oct 1999 16:51:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dkmura - During the 1999 tournament season, I decided to test out various brands of tennis balls and see which were the best. I was especially interested in the newly released titanium balls (titanium seemed to be in everything at the time) to see whether the...