Tony and Eti Gunawan visit SGVBC...

[DinkAlot]

Tony and Eti came to SGVBC and Tony played a couple of fun matches. My comments and observations on Tony:

Attitude: a very cordial and sporting person. Very polite. :)

Equipment: 1st match, NS9000, 2nd match, MP100. All rackets were towel gripped. String tension on the MP100 was about 25lbs. (I was surprised) strung with white BG-65 (I believe). String was old and definitely lost tension. I bet the original string tension was 27-28lbs.

Technique: nothing fancy, hits basic shots but to the highest level. Tony just does not miss and is the most consistent player I have ever seen. Pinpoint accuracy, extreme awareness of where the opponents are and always hits the right shots. Strong wrist, first-rate net play and driving skills. Incredible presence and uncanny ability to predict where the shuttle will go. I think the most impressive thing is Tony's consistent serve (at least what I observed). He hits the perfect serve, every time. It's very hard to attack Tony's serve. Of course strong smash and unmatched defense. Obviously, Tony is the complete package, no weaknesses.

No wonder Tony has been the Olympic, All England and is the current Men's Double World Champion. :)

Maybe next time, I'll try to set-up a game with him. :D :D :D

[LazyBuddy]

String tension on the MP100 was about 25lbs. (I was surprised) strung with white BG-65 (I believe). String was old and definitely lost tension. I bet the original string tension was 27-28lbs.


You get a chance to demo Tony's racket??? :eek: Wow... :p

[wood_22_chuck]

Oogle the player, LB, not the racket. Read the FAQs. HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!

Oh, did Eti play at all? How was the game?

-dave

[DinkAlot]

Oogle the player, LB, not the racket. Read the FAQs. HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!

Oh, did Eti play at all? How was the game?

-dave

Eti didn't play. She's very sweet and pleasant, always smiling. She's very classy. :)

Tony played two matches, won one and lost one. The 2nd game, he played a handicap side bet game against Ba Su and "Lobster" and lost. Ba was quite happy. :p Tony had a good time and hit some incredible shots. He doesn't do anything fancy, you know where he's going to hit it but you just can't return it. :p :p :p

[DinkAlot]

You get a chance to demo Tony's racket??? :eek: Wow... :p

Not really, one of Tony's MP100s was damaged and I got to inspect the racket. MP100 = very good racket. :D

[ctjcad]

Thanks for sharing Dan, you sounded quite excited..;) :D


Equipment: 1st match, NS9000, 2nd match, MP100. All rackets were towel gripped. String tension on the MP100 was about 25lbs. (I was surprised) strung with white BG-65 (I believe). String was old and definitely lost tension. I bet the original string tension was 27-28lbs.
hmm, his MP100 has been his "go-to" racket for quite a while already..

Technique: nothing fancy, hits basic shots but to the highest level. Tony just does not miss and is the most consistent player I have ever seen. Pinpoint accuracy, extreme awareness of where the opponents are and always hits the right shots. Strong wrist, first-rate net play and driving skills. Incredible presence and uncanny ability to predict where the shuttle will go. I think the most impressive thing is Tony's consistent serve (at least what I observed). He hits the perfect serve, every time. It's very hard to attack Tony's serve. Of course strong smash and unmatched defense. Obviously, Tony is the complete package, no weaknesses.

No wonder Tony has been the Olympic, All England and is the current Men's Double World Champion. :)
Hehehe, i almost want to say "doh"..;) :D Yah, what you wrote above, you basically described everything which proves that he's been a winner in his career..and my feeling is that he didn't put out 100% effort during last night?!?!..:p ;)

[kwun]

Eti didn't play. She's very sweet and pleasant, always smiling. She's very classy. :)

Tony played two matches, won one and lost one. The 2nd game, he played a handicap side bet game against Ba Su and "Lobster" and lost. Ba was quite happy. :p Tony had a good time and hit some incredible shots. He doesn't do anything fancy, you know where he's going to hit it but you just can't return it. :p :p :p

Ba Su gets to play with both Halim and Tony in the span of a couple of weeks, no wonder he is happy...

[ctjcad]

Tony played two matches, won one and lost one. The 2nd game, he played a handicap side bet game against Ba Su and "Lobster" and lost. Ba was quite happy. :p Tony had a good time and hit some incredible shots. He doesn't do anything fancy, you know where he's going to hit it but you just can't return it. :p :p :p

Ba Su gets to play with both Halim and Tony in the span of a couple of weeks, no wonder he is happy...
Hmm, i see...Agree!:) Well, i'm sure both of them were quite happy, to *at least* played with Tony. Winning is not so important.:rolleyes: ;) :)
BTW, did they play using the 21pt-system or the "old" 15x3 system??..I know Tony expressed his opinion abt it before, but did you ask him by any chance abt his opinion on it??..:rolleyes:

BTW, not sure if mods think this thread should be in the SGVBC(places to play link) or not??..:confused:

[ants]

Tony is a nice guy. Friendly and down to earth. Good to hear that he played some fun matches.

[DinkAlot]

..and my feeling is that he didn't put out 100% effort during last night?!?!..:p ;)

Don't know, but I believe he put in a strong effort because he was leading 13-8 in both sets and Ba and Lobster came back both sets to take Tony's $10. :p Of course Tony played with a 5 point handicap... :)

[DinkAlot]

Ba Su gets to play with both Halim and Tony in the span of a couple of weeks, no wonder he is happy...

Well, Ba said he wants to get revenge on Halim but needs to play and understand his game a bit more. :p

[DinkAlot]

Hmm, i see...Agree!:) Well, i'm sure both of them were quite happy, to *at least* played with Tony. Winning is not so important.:rolleyes: ;) :)
BTW, did they play using the 21pt-system or the "old" 15x3 system??..I know Tony expressed his opinion abt it before, but did you ask him by any chance abt his opinion on it??..:rolleyes:

BTW, not sure if mods think this thread should be in the SGVBC(places to play link) or not??..:confused:

At SGVBC, when it's serious play, we always play the 15-point system. When we goof around, or want a good laugh, we may try the rally scoring, but only on rare occasions. :p

Alot of people were around Tony and Eti (of course, rightly so), I didn't want to impose so I just admired from a distance. I did make eye contact with Tony and nodded in approval; he smiled and nodded back. :)

I truly believe Tony and Eti Gunawan are ambassadors to the sport of Badminton. :) :) :)

[ctjcad]

Don't know, but I believe he put in a strong effort because he was leading 13-8 in both sets and Ba and Lobster came back both sets to take Tony's $10. :p Of course Tony played with a 5 point handicap... :)
hmm, i see...oh, btw, haven't been mentioned, but who did Tony paired up with??...:rolleyes: :confused:
It'll be interesting to see him play together with/against another local compatriot Trisna..hehe:rolleyes: :p ;)

[DinkAlot]

hmm, i see...oh, btw, haven't been mentioned, but who did Tony paired up with??...:rolleyes: :confused:
It'll be interesting to see him play together with/against another local compatriot Trisna..hehe:rolleyes: :p ;)

1st Game: Tony G. with Tony "Senior".

2nd Game: Tony G. with Patrick the Pot Player.

Tony and Trisna would be very tough to beat...

...vs. Alex and James? I'd pay money to see that. :D

[ctjcad]

Well, Ba said he wants to get revenge on Halim but needs to play and understand his game a bit more. :p
i understand..that's true...

[ctjcad]

At SGVBC, when it's serious play, we always play the 15-point system. When we goof around, or want a good laugh, we may try the rally scoring, but only on rare occasions. :p

Alot of people were around Tony and Eti (of course, rightly so), I didn't want to impose so I just admired from a distance. I did make eye contact with Tony and nodded in approval; he smiled and nodded back. :)

I see...On your first comment which i've highlighted in bold, i want to see taneepak's reaction and reply on this..hmmm..:rolleyes: :p

[ctjcad]

1st Game: Tony G. with Tony "Senior".

2nd Game: Tony G. with Patrick the Pot Player.

Tony and Trisna would be very tough to beat...

...vs. Alex and James? I'd pay money to see that. :D
hmm, i see...Sorry, i don't know who's Tony "Senior". Is Patrick the tall, lean guy with short hair?? Sorry, not familiar with him either..
Tony with/against Trisna, yes, gotta see that(I don't think they've played against each other have they, at least competitively??)...Abt paying money to see those 4 play though, hmm, that's interesting..Maybe if Halim is in the mix also..hehehe;):p:)

[DinkAlot]

hmm, i see...Sorry, i don't know who's Tony "Senior". Is Patrick the tall, lean guy with short hair?? Sorry, not familiar with him either..
Tony with/against Trisna, yes, gotta see that(I don't think they've played against each other have they, at least competitively??)...Abt paying money to see those 4 play though, hmm, that's interesting..Maybe if Halim is in the mix also..hehehe;):p:)

Nope, you got both Tony Senior and Patrick wrong. But it's OK, if you see them, I'm sure you will know who they are.

Halim and Alex vs. Tony and Trisna, that would be a good match I think. :D

[DinkAlot]

I see...On your first comment which i've highlighted in bold, i want to see taneepak's reaction and reply on this..hmmm..:rolleyes: :p

There is no need, we know Eepak is pro rally scoring and I am not. That is all.

[ctjcad]

Negative, don't go there.
oops, sorry..ok, i just deleted it-so no record found, hehe;)...oops, wait, but you still have my quote in your other post..:p

[quik_silver]

I hope in my life time, I get s real badminton match.. :( Watching professional play is awesome.

[crosscourt]

It's nice to see the pros play up close, I'm really jealous! Was there any particular reason for his visit?

[DinkAlot]

It's nice to see the pros play up close, I'm really jealous! Was there any particular reason for his visit?

Not sure, but I do know that Tony and Eti know many of the players at SGVBC that frequent OCBC and/or vice-versa. Most of the pros in SoCal will make a cameo, this is the first time I saw Tony and Eti though. :)

[Viper2005]

Dan,
You have to understand how much control Don Chew and Gus have on the players. They normally don't allow OCBC players to go out and play anywhere else. If Don Chew finds out, he will have a small talk with that player. This is why you rarely see OCBC or national player at SGVBC.

Oh, don't be surprised if Tony comes back later with Halim to collect his $10.00 from Ba and Lobster....and maybe a little bit from everyone else who wants a piece of them....

[DinkAlot]

Oh, don't be surprised if Tony comes back later with Halim to collect his $10.00 from Ba and Lobster....and maybe a little bit from everyone else who wants a piece of them....

Oh come on, Tony and Halim or Howard, Bob, Eric, Raju = completely unfair. :p We want a good match not a slaughter. :p :p :p

[Viper2005]

I'm sure Tony and Halim will give a generous 10 point handicap to anyone who wishes to donate money to them.....:D


Oh come on, Tony and Halim or Howard, Bob, Eric, Raju = completely unfair. :p We want a good match not a slaughter. :p :p :p

[cooler]

Tony and Howard will be coming to Calgary in Sept. 2006 for some exihibiton matches.

[DinkAlot]

Update: two members at SGVBC stated that Tony Gunawan will be a regular at SGVBC every Thursday night. :D

I truly hope this is the case as I will try to get in a game with or against Tony. :p

Also, I'm going to talk to Tony about getting lessons once a week. :D :D :D

[ctjcad]

Update: two members at SGVBC stated that Tony Gunawan will be a regular at SGVBC every Thursday night. :D
Hmm, wonder if he will bring his compatriot Halim to play also??..If so, wow, i can foresee SGVBC will be quite popular, esp. on Thursday night it will be even more pack..hehe:rolleyes: :p


I truly hope this is the case as I will try to get in a game with or against Tony. :p
...you should...;)


Also, I'm going to talk to Tony about getting lessons once a week. :D :D :D
Whoah, Dan, now you're going the extra mile, getting an extra coaching session from the Tony-meister himself...;) 1/2 hr session with him is already a deal..Hmm, i think treating him out(and his wife, if she comes along) after your training session should suffice(hehe,j/k)-:p;)

[DinkAlot]

Whoah, Dan, now you're going to get the extra mile, getting an extra coaching session from the Tony-meister himself...;) 1/2 hr session with him is already a deal..Hmm, i think treating him out(and his wife, if she comes along) after your training session should suffice(hehe,j/k)-:p;)

Hmmmmmmm, that's a great idea, since I love FOOOOOOD!!! :D

[ctjcad]

Hmmmmmmm, that's a great idea, since I love FOOOOOOD!!! :D
so Dan, just curious, did Tony G. came again last night to SGVBC??..:rolleyes: ;)

[DinkAlot]

so Dan, just curious, did Tony G. came again last night to SGVBC??..:rolleyes: ;)

I'm going to ban you from using ":rolleyes:". :p

Oh, no, Tony didn't make it this week.

[titaniumsp77]

May I know where is San Gabriel Valley? Guess it is in Northern California. Is it any where close to FRISCO?

Regards,
LenKing

[DinkAlot]

May I know where is San Gabriel Valley? Guess it is in Northern California. Is it any where close to FRISCO?

Regards,
LenKing

San Gabriel, California is about 400 miles south of San Francisco. :)

[ctjcad]

May I know where is San Gabriel Valley? Guess it is in Northern California. Is it any where close to FRISCO?

Regards,
LenKing

San Gabriel, California is about 400 miles south of San Francisco. :)
yup, it's abt 400 miles south of San Francisco/Northern California
for more info you can click on this link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Gabriel_Valley
It is an area within part of Los Angeles County. You can see the map. Then if you scroll down a bit, you'll see Cities and Communities. Now SGVBC(San Gabriel Valley Badminton Club) is located in El Monte. San Gabriel Valley is arguably the biggest if not one of the biggest center of Asian community in the whole U.S. Well, i'll let you read the infos in the link...;) :)
On that note, if you haven't, come and visit SGVBC one day, DinkAlot *will* be waiting for you there...hehe;):):cool:

[jamesshieh88]

Update: two members at SGVBC stated that Tony Gunawan will be a regular at SGVBC every Thursday night. :D

has tony stopped by sgvbc recently over the past month? i'm interested in seeing him play just to have him make my mouth drop in amazement. havent gone to play there in months! should start going back. :p

[DinkAlot]

has tony stopped by sgvbc recently over the past month? i'm interested in seeing him play just to have him make my mouth drop in amazement. havent gone to play there in months! should start going back. :p

Nope, haven't seen Tony since. But he's been out for the Holiday (July 4th) and playing tournaments.