Hava Gess's High Score Improvements [Archive]

Hava Gess

17-12-2007, 02:33

Hey guys, just new to the site. I've been meaning to join for a while but just havent got around to it. Got my Powerball a couple of months ago, here are the improvements i've made:

250Hz

Speed

9,832 - October 17th
10,467 - October 18th
10,840 - October 20th
11,128 - October 21st
11,180 - October 22nd
11,219 - October 25th
11,307 - October 26th
11,797 - October 28th
12,062 - October 28th
12,424 - October 28th
12,659 - November 8th
12,854 - December 21st
12,920 - December 21st
13,007 - December 22nd
13,010 - December 23rd
13,043 - January 17th
13,119 - January 18th
13,378 - January 18th
13,737 - February 5th
13,752 - March 9th

STRENGTH

30 Seconds

3,958 - November 1st
4,229 - November 2nd
5,073 - November 12th
5,281 - November 23rd
5,401 - November 23rd
5,480 - December 3rd
5,519 - December 17th
5,559 - December 27th
5,712 - January 4th

60 Seconds

8,383 - November 5th
8,949 - November 5th
9,796 - November 23rd
10,671 - December 12th
10,821 - January 12th
11,165 - January 31st

90 Seconds

12,862 - November 1st
13,097 - November 19th
14,630 - November 23rd
15,181 - December 28th
15,407 - December 30th
15,662 - January 12th
15,716 - January 31st

350Hz

SPEED

10,134 - April 16th
10,356 - April 16th
10,578 - April 16th
10,708 - April 16th
10,957 - April 16th
11,144 - April 16th
11,204 - April 27th
11,382 - April 27th

STRENGTH

30 Seconds

Right Hand
4,157 - April 17th
4,315 - April 17th
4,596 - April 18th
4,763 - April 26th
4,939 - April 26th
Left Hand
3,537 - April 17th
3,914 - April 17th
4,309 - April 18th
4,837 - April 26th
Both Hands
4,349 - April 16th
4,541 - April 16th
4,728 - April 17th
5,021 - April 18th

60 Seconds

Right Hand
8,925 - April 23rd
9,081 - April 26th
Left Hand
8,162 - April 23rd
8,656 - April 24th
8,809 - April 26th
Both Hands
7,832 - April 18th
9,453 - April 23rd

90 Seconds

Right Hand
12,506 - April 24th
Left Hand
11,829 - April 24th
Both Hands
11,696 - April 16th
13,140 - April 19th
13,234 - April 20th
13,917 - April 24th

I havent been able to improve my speed for a while. I think it's because i've just been using the powerball for trying to get high scores and not actually using it for training.

Will training with the ball more often improve my scores much? And what sort of training do you suggest?

Thanks, Dylan

jihmmie

17-12-2007, 03:16

Wow, you've definitely been improving as the days go by. Even if it is gradual. Wow.

Tstering

17-12-2007, 10:36

Training with the ball properly will definetly improve your scores. You've already got a good starting point with a very nice speed score.
I'd recommend doing a session which involved 2 or 3 90s and a couple of 30s, inbetween do plenty of speed runs.
Also, don't be put off if your score don't improve for a few months. Everyone seems to go through stages where scores don't improve, then all of a sudden they will start improving again.

ESL

17-12-2007, 18:40

Hi and welcome Hava Gess:D
Very nice scores, keep going and you will hit 13k;) :)
Agree with Tstering, to train your muscles try endurance. It helps a lot;) :)

Hava Gess

19-12-2007, 02:45

Thanks guys, i really do want to improve my scores alot. I find that when i really go for it, i seem to make my hand movements bigger instead of smaller. Just wondering what the different techniques are. I remember when i got my PB i was really using my wrist for the speed (making my wrist loose but also keeping a strong grip). I've watched many vids of Akis and the likes, and when they get the big scores it seems like the whole arm is stiff, how do they generate all that power?

I will definetly try some more 90's runs though, did one yesterday for the first time with just my right (i usually swap hands several times) and got 12,793. Are there any other training drills you guys do?

Thanks again, Dylan

Hava Gess

28-12-2007, 01:51

Good News, I finally got over 13k the other day. On the 24th of December i got 13,007 then the next go i got 13,010. So happy. I have some more PB's to report aswell. New 30 Second Record - 5,559 and New 90 Second Record - 15,181.
My main aim is for 16,000 in the 90 strength run now.

ESL

28-12-2007, 07:22

Hi Hava Gess:)
Very nice scores.;) Congratulations for all of them:D
Keep spinning;)

Tstering

28-12-2007, 10:08

Great scores there Hava. 13K is a good barrier to break. Doing all these 30s and 90s sessiosn will really help your scores improve.

lumpyleg

28-12-2007, 10:34

good work mate

Hava Gess

05-02-2008, 01:20

Got some new personal bests to report, i'll edit my first post and add them in too.

Speed

12,659 - November 8th
12,854 - December 21st
12,920 - December 21st
13,007 - December 22nd
13,010 - December 23rd
13,043 - January 17th
13,119 - January 18th
13,378 - January 18th

Strength Runs

30 Seconds

5,480 - December 3rd
5,519 - December 17th
5,559 - December 27th
5,712 - January 4th

60 Seconds

10,671 - December 12th
10,821 - January 12th
11,165 - January 31st

90 Seconds

14,630 - November 23rd
15,181 - December 28th
15,407 - December 30th
15,662 - January 12th
15,716 - January 31st

I recently got a new powerball just for my speed runs, and straight out of the box i got those last 2 speed runs bests. I'm trying to put off using it for a few weeks and just use my old one for training just to see how much i will improve. Does anyone else have one powerball just for speed runs/strength runs?

LTLFTC

05-02-2008, 02:32

Your speed is very similar to my progress dates and all just a year later. You should hit 14k around 9th of march:)

Hava Gess

05-02-2008, 02:38

LTLFTC

05-02-2008, 02:47

Thanks LTLFTC, i've been using the strength runs alot more lately to get my speed up. Oh and i've been taking note of your progress as i'm a fellow Australia, from the deep south though, Tasmania. You're my main competition at the moment, i mean that as in i wanna try and match your speed scores. I've noticed you've done a few long runs, hours long. I just did 10 minutes, got 87800 Revs, ok i guess for a first go. Wanna try a 1 hour soon.
I definitely found endurance helped my speed, don't do to many hour runs in a row 1 here and there is good, I did around 5 in a month and I think it affected my technique too much to be beneficial. Do lot's of full on 90's and 30's both hands amongst your speed runs. Good to here from some more Aussies

Hava Gess

05-02-2008, 03:11

just a quick update before i start work. Just got a new speed run best. 13,737 first go. These 90 second speed runs are really helping.

LTLFTC

05-02-2008, 03:14

just a quick update before i start work. Just got a new speed run best. 13,737 first go. These 90 second speed runs are really helping.
Crap :eek:I'll have to revise my estimate. 14k any day now. For me the difference between 13.7 and 14.3 is just picking the right day so I'm fresh

Hava Gess

05-02-2008, 15:23

Installed

05-02-2008, 18:19

Hey mate, good to see ya here. I think your improvement curve is a bit above average, I had nowhere near that much success at first. It took like 10 months to get to 13.9k, then another couple months to break 14k. Its a good thing you're doing endurance, taking advice from LTLFTC (one of the best endurance guys)... you can't really go wrong. :) Since I was so weak when I started powerballing and couldnt hit high rpms, I opted to doing long endurance sessions instead - my best scores would always be in 90s index. Only relatively lately has all that paid off, and my speed scores have gone soaring over the moon. :D

Keep up the awesome improvements! :cool:

Hava Gess

05-02-2008, 18:37

Hey stephen, thanks for the compliment. Yeah, i really idolise the endurance guys, it takes alot of strength to do those hour long runs. Even the full on 90's one handed takes it all out of you. I think i've seen a few of your vids on youtube if i'm not mistaken, unless thasts someone else. I'm 23 so i guess my muscles are pretty much fully matured now, but i'm not that big (186cm, 76kg). But the powerball has really helped my arm strength though. You've got some pretty impressive scores for your age though, some nice 90's.

Dylan

LTLFTC

06-02-2008, 03:26

Yeah, i'm loving the progress at the moment. I've been hearing that the higher the scores the less the progressive jump in scores is. But for me, the largest jumps in scores have been the recent ones, with the scores getting very close to 14k. I'll draw up a graph (i love graphs, haha). I want to get to top 100 so badly now and i feel i can do it with some more 90's training, and to be honest, i really think the 10 minute strength run helped alot with my endurance. So i think i'll be making it a part of my daily routine.

Oh yeah, LTLFTC, i was gonna ask you. How long did it take your arms to recover after the 24 hour session and the 1 hour sessions?

I went from 13.4ish to 14.1 in one night with a 13.6 in between from then it has been a hard slog.

The 1 hour session took about a week to get a new 90s record 18.2 to 18.3 the 18.5 a month later. The 24 hour I was back up to 18.5 and 14k about 2weeks later

I've tried lots of things to improve endurance and I've come to the conclusion you get better at what you train at. I did 5 one hour sessions and got really good at 1 hour 642700 revs but I can't say it has helped my fast endurance a lot. My best results so far have been by just doing 90s runs and lots of them my session back in march to august last year were twice weekly, hour hour and a half long, I would do a one hand 90s warm up on each hand, then a two handed 30s flat out, then 10 speed runs 5 left 5 right followed by a two handed 90s, then 10 speed runs 5 left 5 right followed by a 90s and so on for the whole time. My best session I got 5 90s between 18.2-18.6k.

My biggest secret though and don't tell anyone else. Even hands, the only reason I do so well is I have two above average hands. There are plenty of guys below me who kill me on their right but can't back it up on their left. If they ever get there left up to there right my scores won't look so impressive.

In a nut shell try to maintain 15-20 seconds of 90% of your speed score. Get powerballyser if you haven't got it already run it live and try and flat line your speed at the rev you want, as soon as it drops change hands. I would love to do a three change 90' but I've got 18.6 with 7 changes so do what works for you.

Does endurance affect your speed? I don't know? Lots of slow 10k endurance kind of affects the pulse memory of your hand as I said train for what you want. I'm trying at the moment to concentrate on speed to get further up the board. I've given myself to 1 April then I'm going to start back on my usual routine. So I will have a better idea then.

Hava Gess

08-02-2008, 02:59

^awesome post there, Very helpful indeed. I downloaded that powerballyser thing, havent got around to using it yet though. Might give it a go after work tonight. Today i put my newer powerball away (the one i use for speed runs) and decided not to get it out till the end of the month. My older powerball is rough and it doesnt have a counter. So my plan is to train hard for the next few weeks, then whip out my other powerball and give it all i've got on the speed runs. 14-14.250 is gonna be my goal.

Hava Gess

12-02-2008, 08:37

Just an update to say no records for the part week. :(

LTLFTC

12-02-2008, 10:40

Stick with it, you'll get there

Hava Gess

12-02-2008, 10:51

Ok, well that was out of the blue, just got a new best in UPC, 42203. Very happy with that score. Look out Hawky

Carl360

12-02-2008, 11:59

congrats on the upc :)
(p.s) what is upc ;)

Hava Gess

12-02-2008, 12:22

UPC stands for Ultimate Powerball Challenge.

What you do is, (all with the same hand) a 30 then 1 minute rest then a 60 then 1 minute rest then a 90 then another 1 minute rest then finally a speed run. Then you add up all scores and you get your total UPC score.

Adrena1in

12-02-2008, 13:12

Here's the link to the scoreboard Carl.
http://www.powerballs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2832

ESL

12-02-2008, 16:28

Don't worry Hava Gess;)If u were quite colse to ur records u surely u'll get one soon;)

petemayhew

13-02-2008, 03:21

Here's the link to the scoreboard Carl.
http://www.powerballs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2832

Congrats on your 3000th post Tim. :D

Hava Gess

13-02-2008, 11:17

Got 2 new bests. 30's Left Hand - 5265. And Left Hand Speed 11,999.

Why oh why did i get 1rpm less than 12k? I'll update the scores now.

Hava Gess

16-02-2008, 10:05

New LH Speed - 12129 up from 11999.

ESL

16-02-2008, 12:25

Good score Hava;)C'mon go for 12.5K!:D

Installed

16-02-2008, 19:11

New LH Speed - 12129 up from 11999.
Very nice! I remember that was a big step for me.

Hava Gess

17-02-2008, 06:36

yeah, thanks. Well i want to eventually get my LH speed score to within 500 of my RH speed. I know it's going to take a while though, because i'm totally unco with my left. I was watching Stephen's '2 hand' technique, so i decided to give it ago, couldnt really do it, just doesnt feel right. Might give it another go tomorrow.

Oh, and installed, how hard is the metal compared to the plastic? Cuase in one of your vids your arm was shaking quite abit.

Hava Gess

18-02-2008, 02:03

New 90's BH Grip Record - 16200.

Finally i break 16k. I really believe i can get 17k quite comfortably, i just need to pace myself. Plus i cant get my powerballyzer to work with my mic for some reason, and i'm thinking that i would help me out alot with my endurance and keeping track of the speeds.
Woo hoo, 16k.

leg51

18-02-2008, 04:19

well done

good score, now you go to 16k5....

and i think you beat soon your speed record ...

leg51 :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Hava Gess

18-02-2008, 08:40

yeah thanks leg, 16.5k doesnt seem that far off now. I should be getting pretty close to a new speed record, i'm hoping to break 14k when i do increase it.

Tstering

18-02-2008, 09:45

Very nice 90s there. I'm sure 16.5K won't be too far away and then hopefully 17K. It will help your speed as well for sure.

Hava Gess

18-02-2008, 10:35

thanks james. yeah i want to get to 17k by the end of march. I just have to get my pacing right. how do you structure your 90's?
because i really need help with my structuring of the 90's runs.

Tstering

18-02-2008, 12:10

Well i'm unusual when it comes to 90s. I do 30s RH, 30s LH, 30s RH. This is because my RH hand is so much quicker than my LH. If you are fairly balance then doing 3 or 5 changes is usually recommended. Personally the less changes the better makes sense as you loose speed when switching hand i think. I'd say go for RH 25s, LH 25s, RH 20s, LH 20s or something along those lines.

ESL

18-02-2008, 20:02

Hehe Good one Hava!:D;)C'mon now it's time for 17k!:DGO FOR IT!;)

Hava Gess

20-02-2008, 10:33

Havent had much time to powerball, just moved into my first house today, so excited. I'll try and do a few runs tonight though, not in personal best form though i dont recon

Hava Gess

11-04-2008, 17:06

Wow, its been a while since i updated this thread. Got a best of 13752 last month, but havent been able to get anywhere near that since. 13.5k was probably the best since then. Mind you i havent been balling much, been very busy with work and all. I really want to get up to 14k soon though. I ordered a metal a couple of weeks ago, so that should arrive any day now, i cant wait. Maybe that will help with my speed

Hava Gess

16-04-2008, 04:07

OK, so i've seen no improvements in months now, so i'm planning on doing some endurance. I'm going to be using the 60 Second function quite a bit, i feel it is somewhat under used. I want to do a 60 sec run, record it, then have a 30 second break, then another 60 second run. I want to do this for about 30 minutes or so to start off with. My aim is to stay above 10,000 for each run. I thought i'd start low then increase my speed every couple of days. Maybe even add up all my scores for the session and compare them from day to day.

Oh, the post man just arrived, i have something to pick up from the post office, could it be................................. MY METAL POWERBALL???

*Fingers Crossed*

jihmmie

16-04-2008, 04:57

Was it a metal!?!?!?!?!

Break it in with a metal Akis Master Class Challenge!!! (or not if you don't want your arms to fall off...)

Hava Gess

16-04-2008, 04:59

FINALLY, MY METAL HAS ARRIVED!!!

I love it already, had a couple of spins, here is my progression so far

10134
10356
10578
10708
10957

My goal is 12k, i think thats a good barrier to aim for. Just about to check the scoreboard to see if i would make an appearance with that score of 10957. Atlast i'll be able to post some improvements

Hava Gess

16-04-2008, 05:00

Jimmy, i've nearly caught you on my first 10 minutes of spinning ;):p

jihmmie

16-04-2008, 05:04

Jimmy, i've nearly caught you on my first 10 minutes of spinning ;):p

You've already passed my left hand recorded max :S Though I think I may have reached 10.9 but can't remember, you have already beaten that too though...

I'm really rubbish with metal, probably due to small hands and lack of grip between fingertips and metal chrome...my technique really relies on finger tip grip for plastic, and haven't really had an effective locking metal grip (except the two handed grip which has now begun to slow down too :( )

Hava Gess

16-04-2008, 05:12

ARGH!!!! i was out showing a mate my new metal. and i remember showing him the extra support band and strings and i placed them on the roof of my car. and now i cant find them, they could be anywhere. :(

Hava Gess

16-04-2008, 05:22

11,144 i'm catching you jim:p

jihmmie

16-04-2008, 05:58

11,144 i'm catching you jim:p

....this is actually putting me on the verge of personal metal-technique R&D....maybe after I close the 15K gap a little more.

barrybpl

16-04-2008, 06:08

Nice one Hava Gess, you've beat my metal record already (11,012) and that took me months to get. :o

Barry.

LTLFTC

16-04-2008, 06:29

Nice early scores I think my first spin was 10k right and 9k left took me ages to get to 12k:o

jihmmie

16-04-2008, 06:47

Nice early scores I think my first spin was 10k right and 9k left took me ages to get to 12k:o

Its taken me ages and I still can't get close to 12 :( Started with 9LH and 10RH also:confused:

Hava Gess

16-04-2008, 09:17

Thanks guys. And LT, my aim is 12k, but that's along way off yet, i need more strength for that. Jimmy, i'll race you to 11.5k.

Hava Gess

16-04-2008, 17:21

Let me just say, i love my new metal already. I've been at work the last 12 hours so i havent had time to play with it. :(

Just did a few quick strength runs. 30's - 4349 and 90's - 11696. Crap scores i know, but its my first go with it, didnt pace myself all that well.
I'm setting my goal as follows:
Speed - 12000
30's - 5000
60's - 9500
90's - 13000

^do those strength runs sound about right in comparison to my speed?

I've noticed i've already beaten a few guys scores with the metal already, look out ;):p

Hava Gess

16-04-2008, 17:34

New 30's Metal PB - 4541.

Adrena1in

16-04-2008, 18:37

^do those strength runs sound about right in comparison to my speed?

I would say no. If you're looking to do 12k speed then you'll be wanting a target of more like 5500 30s, 10500 60s and perhaps 14000 90s.

I just remember the first time I hit 12k Metal. I'd done some endurance and I think I hit over 5500 30s, and Obiw4n said to me that if I could do that then surely I could do 12k speed. So I did! :D

Hava Gess

17-04-2008, 03:51

jihmmie

17-04-2008, 05:14

Thanks Adrena1in, i've sort of lowered my strength runs a little cause i'm not that good at endurance. But come too think of it i've probably made my targets too easy. I recon once i hit my targets then i'll set them to what you've suggested.

Come to think of it, I've never been any good at endurance. Though I've gotten slightly better on plastic, I've hardly ever tried metal strength runs...is this the magical 15K answer I've been looking for?!!?!?!?

...More to come...

Hava Gess

17-04-2008, 05:20

Who knows jim, maybe a little more metal play and your plastic scores will soar again.

Another PB 30's - 4541 (+192)
30's LH - 3537
30's RH - 4157

Hava Gess

17-04-2008, 06:04

Metal Scores

30RH - 4315 (+158)
30LH - 3914 (+377)
30BH - 4728 (+187)

My Left hand is so weak.

Installed

17-04-2008, 15:55

Metal training is a slow and steady way to increase your powerball ability, but can sometimes slow you down when going for speed runs. Anyways, good scores, Hava Guess. :)

Hava Gess

17-04-2008, 18:32

I think i know what you're meaning. When using the metal, your hand isnt rotating or pulsing as fast as it would with the plastic. But you could look at it the other way and say, well if you can spin something that heavy at that speed then something half the weight should spin a hell of alot quicker. I'll keep at the metal endurance though, its something i feel will build up my strength and help me alot with my plastic endurance too.

I've also decided to just focus on strength runs for the moment and only try speed every now and then, or when i feel something special could be just around the corner.

Because i feel i'm very poor at endurance. i mean 16.2k is my best for 90's. my 30's isnt too bad with 6130, but i want more, more i tell you. Thanks for all the encouragement though guys.

Hava Gess

18-04-2008, 05:00

Ok, just had a quick 10 minute session, wanted to improve on yesterdays scores. And i did.

30's RH - 4351 then 4596 (+281)
30's LH - 4309 (+395)
30's BH - 5021 (+293)
60's BH - 7832 (First try, Pathetic)

Half way through typing this i thought i'd do a 30BH and got my goal, woohoo.

I have to say i'm extremely happy with the way things are going at the moment, my improvements have been huge so far. But i know that wont last for long. My main aim is to get 11207 in metal speed, whats your best Jihimmie? :p

jihmmie

18-04-2008, 05:24

...whats your best Jihimmie? :p

Haha, haven't tried metals 30 in a long time...haven't tried metal anything for a long time, started semi-picked it up again recently.

My metal top is 11.4 something (check signature, can't remember off hand) using a two hand technique...though I can't remember exactly how to work it now. There was a time where I was consistently hitting 11.4, 11.3, 11.2, 11.1, 11+...but now Its back down to topping out at 10K+ range. Keep at it! I'm now torn between whether I should leave metal and solely work into the plastic for a while, like I have started, or to start picking up the metal more again, what I have recently have been finding myself doing,...

Hava Gess

18-04-2008, 05:32

LH Speed - 9660. I was going for a 30's LH, but forgot to press the function button, so i'm pretty sure i can get higher than that. 10000 would be nice.

Hava Gess

18-04-2008, 05:38

My metal top is 11.4 something (check signature, can't remember off hand) using a two hand technique

Yeah, i saw that, thought i would try and beat your RH record since we're both right handed, plus i dont really wana try the 2 handed technique.
I've also been getting over 11k alot. Probably about 8 or 9 times this morning. Got agonisingly close just before, with 11141 (-3). But atleast i'm consistant i guess. I want to work on my LH alot more, because that's what is letting me down in the strength runs.

Hava Gess

18-04-2008, 05:42

Speed LH - 10194 (+534) then cleared counter straight away and got 11089 with the RH. I think 11.5K shouldnt be too far away.

jihmmie

18-04-2008, 05:52

Speed LH - 10194 (+534) then cleared counter straight away and got 11089 with the RH. I think 11.5K shouldnt be too far away.

I'm feeling really scared for the conditions of yours hands at the rate you're going at! But do take care of your grip, and GO HARD!

Hava Gess

18-04-2008, 05:58

Yeah, i've got a blister starting to come through on my thumb, and for some reason i have them on the inside of the first knuckle on my little fingers. But for the speed runs i'm gripping it pretty much as hard as i can, so it doesnt slip around too much.

LTLFTC

18-04-2008, 06:54

and for some reason i have them on the inside of the first knuckle on my little fingers.
Any thing like thathttp://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/rob2andy/th_b2.jpg?? If so it is your body telling you to stop. I recommend you don't listen:p:p:p

Hava Gess

18-04-2008, 17:50

They are only about half that size. But as they say, no pain no gain, right?

Will try some more Strength runs with the metal tomorrow, am giving the plastic a bit of a rest and trying to build up my strength and stamina with the metal.

Hava Gess

19-04-2008, 03:33

Just had a quick 90's straight outta the shower with the Metal...........

.......................13140 (that's +1444) Another goal reached.

Iaruru

19-04-2008, 17:50

Well done keep up the good work :)

Installed

19-04-2008, 17:58

Very Good!! :D

Hava Gess

20-04-2008, 00:41

Very Good!! :D
Thanks, I'm still a long way off your scores though Installed :o

Adrena1in

20-04-2008, 11:46

...90's...13140 (that's +1444)

Heck of an improvement. I hadn't done one for ages, so as soon as I saw your score I picked my Metal up and spun a 13.3k...pretty much the same score I got the first ever time I spun a 350Hz Metal Powerball, as a 90s run was the first thing I ever did with one! ;)

Hava Gess

20-04-2008, 11:58

Thanks, I'll be looking for that 14,000 you suggested i should set my target as. 13.3 isnt too bad, for you its probably pretty average though. Whats your best for the Metal 90's?

Another question, is it likely there's going to be a Metal Endurance section on the main Scoreboards? Because that's be something i'd be interested in seeing.

Hava Gess

20-04-2008, 12:05

Ok, just did a quick 90's Metal 13,234 (+96).

Hava Gess

23-04-2008, 05:17

Just tried a 10 minute run, got 89800.

Then thought i'd have another go of a Metal 60's and got a real surprise considering my arm was still feeling weak from the 10 mins.

60's BH - 9453 (+1621)

Hava Gess

23-04-2008, 05:25

Just tried some one handed 60's and was pleased with my scores

60's RH - 8925
60's LH - 8162

ESL

23-04-2008, 12:50

Great 60s metal runs there Hava!;):DKeep it up like this!

Hava Gess

23-04-2008, 17:17

Thanks ESL, just out of interest, what are your bests for Metal Strength runs?

ESL

23-04-2008, 17:56

Don't quite remember Hava and also i don't think i've ever tried both hands:o
30s: about 4500 RH 4000LH
60s: about 8k RH 7500 LH
90s: about 10600 RH 10k LH
Really awful, i know:o

Hava Gess

23-04-2008, 18:13

Hang on, does that mean i'm better than you at something? Awesome. I wanna see those scores skyrocket. I'm going to have another Metal session tomorrow and try and build on my 60's and 90's runs.

Hava Gess

24-04-2008, 02:24

Just had my first try at some one handed 90's Metal. Pretty happy with my scores, i know theres still alot of improvement to be made though. I was going very slow in the last half of each run. Anyway, here are my scores.

90's LH - 11829
90's RH - 12506

I know it sounds silly, but i've stopped with the plastic for a while ad focusing on the metal. My aim is to get my Metal scores equal to my Plastic scores. Except speed, cause that would put me #2 in the world, and i know that's not going to happen :p;)

Hava Gess

24-04-2008, 02:55

New BH 90's Record - 13917 (+683) :D

83 off the 14000 goal Adrenal1n set for me :(

Hava Gess

24-04-2008, 04:44

New 60's LH - 8656 (+496)
just missed out on RH 60's by 19.

ESL

24-04-2008, 07:37

Great scores there Hava!;):DKeep it up like this and when u decide to go back to plastic ur scores will be rising very quickly!;):D

petemayhew

24-04-2008, 11:25

New BH 90's Record - 13917 (+683) :D

83 off the 14000 goal Adrenal1n set for me :(

Nice score. :)

You seem to be improving well. I'm 100% you will acheive 14k soon. Also work on your metal speed, you should in theory be working at aorund 11,700rpm with the metal. So go for that and plastic speed will come with it.

Adrena1in

24-04-2008, 15:16

Thanks, I'll be looking for that 14,000 you suggested i should set my target as. 13.3 isnt too bad, for you its probably pretty average though. Whats your best for the Metal 90's?I think it's 15799, though I've done 15.4k with my right hand only before, which I'm far more proud of. :)

Adrena1in

24-04-2008, 15:18

My aim is to get my Metal scores equal to my Plastic scores.

Good luck equalling your 30s Plastic scores!! :eek: :p ;)

Hava Gess

24-04-2008, 17:45

Thanks for all the encouragement guys. I think i should be hitting 14k in the metal 90's pretty soon as you said Pete.

And Adrenal1n, i think my 30's RH is nearly doable (is that how you spell it?).

Alastair V

24-04-2008, 18:30

And Adrenal1n, i think my 30's RH is nearly doable (is that how you spell it?).
Do you mean you want to get your metal 30s the same as your plastic 30s? because that would mean spinning the metal at and average of 11.4k for 30s. You high score isnt even that high yet.

jihmmie

24-04-2008, 18:45

Do you mean you want to get your metal 30s the same as your plastic 30s? because that would mean spinning the metal at and average of 11.4k for 30s. You high score isnt even that high yet.

Let the man do his thing! He's on a roll, and who says he can't spin at 11.4 for 30s?!?!?!?! I know I can't, but at the rate he's going with his endurance, I wouldn't be surprised if he eventually hits 12K for 30seconds somewhere down the line!:D

Adrena1in

24-04-2008, 21:14

6k 30s with the Metal is one of my targets! ;)

Alastair V

24-04-2008, 21:20

Let the man do his thing! He's on a roll, and who says he can't spin at 11.4 for 30s?!?!?!?! I know I can't, but at the rate he's going with his endurance, I wouldn't be surprised if he eventually hits 12K for 30seconds somewhere down the line!:D
Oh yeah i dont doubt that he will be able to down the line - im just saying he needs to get his high score over 11.4k first.

Hava Gess

25-04-2008, 01:00

Oh yeah i dont doubt that he will be able to down the line - im just saying he needs to get his high score over 11.4k first.
Yeah, i think i'd atleast need a high score of about 11.8-9 to be able to spin at 11.4 for 30 seconds. I'm not saying i want to get that by the end of the week, within 4-6 months would be nice though. Just gotta keep these blisters under control ;)
Oh, Adrenal1n, do you have any idea what the 30's Metal Record is?

Adrena1in

25-04-2008, 08:36

Oh, Adrenal1n, do you have any idea what the 30's Metal Record is?

I don't think there is an official one to be honest. I'm sure various people have got close to 6k, and probably a few have gone over it. (I could go over it easily if I used the "Edouard / Burst" technique I expect.)

Hava Gess

25-04-2008, 09:57

(I could go over it easily if I used the "Edouard / Burst" technique I expect.)
Care to give it a spin? :p

Hava Gess

26-04-2008, 08:17

I had a quick 15 minute Metal session today. My scores are as follows: (please note they are straight after each other with about 30 seconds break, just enough time to write the scores down).

30's RH - 4763 (+167)
30's LH - 4837 (+528) :eek:***Big surprise, this is the first time my left has taken over my right:D............only lasted till my next run though ;)
30's RH - 4939 (+343 total improvement for the day)
60's RH - 9081 (+156)
60's LH - 8809 (+153)
60's BH - 9090 (-363) My arms were quite tired after the last 2 runs.

Overall i was very pleased with my improvements for the day:D considering i have 3 huge blisters :(
I'm over the moon with my Left Hand 30's though, hopefully it will help more with the 90's BH.
Planning a longer session tomorrow where i'll focus on my 90's and 60's.

Hava Gess

27-04-2008, 06:36

Had another Productive half hour session today.

30's RH - 4926 (-7)
30's LH - 4684 (-153)
Speed - 11204 (+60)
Speed - 11382 (+238 total improvement for the day)
Speed - 11107
30's BH - 4964 (-57)
60's BH - 9218 (-235)

Puts me just outside the World Top 100 in 101st spot, oh so close :p
Now i know how you feel Rob;)

ESL

28-04-2008, 20:33

Great sessions there Hava;)Keep it spinning like this;):D

LTLFTC

29-04-2008, 02:27

Hava Gess

29-04-2008, 02:28

Yeah, i'm trying to have regular sessions now. Just tried out that ooVoo thing with Syn and Jim, i love it. Gotta get something better than a singstar mic though, i'll see what i can dig up.
Jihmmie, i dont know if you could tell, jut i had just woken up, lol.

Hava Gess

29-04-2008, 02:29

Sounds like you've done more metal already than I've ever done. You should try Pete's metal warm up and see what happens
I'm intreged (wrong spelling i know). What exactly is petes warm up?

LTLFTC

29-04-2008, 02:31

I'm intreged (wrong spelling i know). What exactly is petes warm up?
Give me some time to search his thread or look around august last year

Hava Gess

29-04-2008, 02:54

Hey Hugh and Installed

I have been leaving my left hand, due to having a painful left wrist at times, so I'll have to slowly introduce it back into the swing of things once it eases up.

I start by just using the metal at slow speeds for 5 maybe 10 minutes. After I do a UPC (Ed tech) on my right hand. After this I rest a bit then do a 30 RH, rest again, then another 30s RH. Then I do a speed run. Normally I get the record straight up but if I don't then I just do another 30s RH run and I will normally get a record.

12K is not too far now. :D

Is that the warm up you're talking about LT? I will have to give that a go after i get back from picking up my pimp suit from the airport. I'll let you know how it goes.

LTLFTC

29-04-2008, 03:58

That's the one

Hava Gess

29-04-2008, 05:05

I think i need new rotors in my plastics, they really are running rough. Got close to my best in the Metal 30's with 5013 (-8) on ooVoo

Hava Gess

29-04-2008, 05:10

Just got a PB

Metal 30's BH - 5128 (+107)

LTLFTC

29-04-2008, 05:33

arr crap I missed it bloody work

jihmmie

29-04-2008, 05:34

I saw it :D Its pretty insane....are all Austrailian powerballers good at endurance?!?!?!?!?!???

Hava Gess

29-04-2008, 05:39

yeah, i guess so. I thought i might be in form for a Metal high score, but it wasnt to be. I think i got 3 in a row over 11 which wasnt too bad

ESL

29-04-2008, 16:55

Hehe. Great 30s Hava;)Keep it spinning!;):D

Hava Gess

29-04-2008, 17:31

arr crap I missed it bloody work

Next time Rob, i'll pull out a 5.3k 30's for ya, haha. should be able to if my left hand stops slipping. I'm really liking the ooVoo program though. just need a better mic. Gonna be on it again tomorrow for sure.

Hava Gess

30-04-2008, 05:17

Only just had 2 quick spins before work.

BH 30's - 5088
BH 60's - 9209

I'm glad to be constantly getting over 5000 in the 30's.
These are metal scores by the way

ESL

30-04-2008, 08:11

Great scores there Hava.Quite close to your records!;)Keep it up like this!;):D

Hava Gess

30-04-2008, 08:50

yeah, i also got 4938 RH 30's which is only 1 off my best

Hava Gess

01-05-2008, 19:14

No more records to report as of yet. But i'm hoping to have a session tomorrow if i feel up to it. I've got very bad hay fever/cold at the moment, can hardly keep my eyes open. So when i get over that i should be back to full strength.
Oh, i'll be doing my session on ooVoo if anyones interested in joining me.

jihmmie

01-05-2008, 21:20

No more records to report as of yet....

GASP! THAT doesn't sound like you at all! Stay healthy, and I'll catch you on ooVoo sometime to witness those new records myself :)

Hava Gess

02-05-2008, 15:34

Had a short session yesterday in between my internet not working, it went as follows:

BH 30's - 4899
BH 30's - 5005
BH 60's - 9319
LH 30's - 4665
RH 30's - 4957 (+31) NEW PERSONAL BEST
RH 60's - 8486
BH 60's - 8764
Speed - 10579 (was actually trying for a 60's but didnt press the function button) :mad:
Speed - 10755
BH 60's - 9120

Only got 1 improvement today, which is better than nothing i guess. I felt like i could of got more but i have a bad cold and was starting to get blisters to.

Adrena1in

02-05-2008, 16:00

BH 30's - 4899
BH 30's - 5005
LH 30's - 4665
RH 30's - 4957 (+31) NEW PERSONAL BEST
If you want your scores as high as possible then you might want to keep your hands balanced. You're starting to get like me, scoring higher in RH-only rather than BH.

Speed - 10579 (was actually trying for a 60's but didnt press the function button) :mad:
Speed - 10755If you're hitting 10755 in proper speed, and 10.5k speed during a 60s, then that tells me you're starting off too fast...probably slowing a lot towards the end of your 60s run? Keep it more of an even speed from start to finish and your Strength scores will rise. ;)

ESL

02-05-2008, 18:55

Good session there Hava!;):)NIce scores!;):DKeep it spinning like this!

Hava Gess

05-05-2008, 16:27

Hey guys, here are the 2 sessios i've had over the past few days, they are only short ones, but i've been trying to get over the flu so i havent had all my strength, that being said, here are my scores:

4th of May (Very short session)

RH 30's - 4936 (-21)
BH 30's - 4889
BH 60's - 8889
BH 30's - 4885

5th of May (better session)

BH 90's - 13411 (First 90's in quite a while, happy with the score)
RH 30's - 4966 (+9) NEW PERSONAL BEST
BH 30's - 4881
BH 30's - 4970
BH 60's - 9244
LH Speed - 10244 (+50) NEW PERSONAL BEST
LH Speed - 10306 (+112 for the day) NEW PERSONAL BEST
RH Speed - 11018
RH Speed - 10993
LH Speed - 10154

Then just before work i decided to pick up the vibrating plastic and have a quick spin, got 13018 then straight after got 12942, very happy with those spins as they vibrate alot. With new rotors i should be hitting 14k with not much trouble.

I'm so very close to getting 5k in the RH 30's, should get it soon. And happy to see my Left hand speed is improving, now i've just gotta make it hold up in the strength runs. I'm hoping to have a session later today with Jimmy, and whoever else wants to join us.

ESL

05-05-2008, 17:52

Very nice sessions there Hava!;):)Keep it spinning like this!;):D

Hava Gess

05-05-2008, 17:56

Trust me ESL i'm going to try. My next goal is to get 11.5k in the metal, which would mean i'd beat your record :D
Then when i get some new rotors for my plastics i should be hitting your high scores there (in my dreams) :p

Hava Gess

06-05-2008, 03:53

Had a session with Jimmy, Stephen and Skyler on ooVoo this morning, it went average. I just couldnt find any speed for some reason. The annoying thing was my connection kept cutting out. Here's how my session went.

BH 90's - 13318
RH 30's - 4920
BH 30's - 4601
BH 30's - 4867
Speed RH - 10640
Speed RH - 10671
RH 30's - 4886
LH 30's - 4796
BH 30's - 4959
BH 60's - 9289
LH 60's - 9089 (+280) NEW PERSONAL BEST :D
BH 60's - 9180
BH 30's - 4902
RH 30's - 4755

As long as i keep getting best's i spose i shouldnt complain.

jihmmie

06-05-2008, 03:53

Any idea why you keep getting cut out late into the sessions?

Hava Gess

06-05-2008, 04:21

I have no idea why it cut out, my internet connection has been playing up alot lately though.

Oh, and i just realised my LH 60's has overtaken my RH 60's by +8, so so close.

ESL

06-05-2008, 14:32

Very nice session there Hava!;):DKeep it up like this!;):D Congrats for your new LH 60s record!;)

Hava Gess

06-05-2008, 16:33

Thanks ESL. I really dont know how my LH overtakes my RH, because my RH is by far the strongest hand, its really strange. I'm going to have to take a couple of days off though, i have quite a few blisters, and i cut myself a few times at work last night. 1 on my little finger and 1 on my index, both on the RH.

Hava Gess

14-05-2008, 17:00

Had my first spin in about a week. Just a cold metal 30RH. and to my surprise i got a best.

30's RH - 4992 (+26) NEW PERSONAL BEST

I'll try and have a proper session tomorrow, but my metal rotor supports have very large oval shaped holes in them now, and the washers are pretty much useless.

Hava Gess

15-05-2008, 05:59

I did to quick cold runs before heading out the door to work (which is right now). Would have been a good session to :(

LH 30's - 4863 (+26) NEW PERSONAL BEST :D
BH 90's - 13910 (Just missed out by 7) :mad:

And ESL, remember what i said about me getting a best every session ;)

jihmmie

15-05-2008, 06:05

...remember what i said about me getting a best every session ;)

That's one thing that's mighty amazing about your sessions! Wow, to have concrete proof of improvement every time you pick up the spheres...

Hava Gess

15-05-2008, 17:42

Thanks Jim, i do try. I'm going to try and have a proper session soon. Just trying to find the time is the key. And hopefully a 5k 30's is around the corner.

Hava Gess

18-05-2008, 14:11

Picked up my vibrating plastic today and had 3 quick cold runs.

LH 90's - 12446
RH 90's - 14078
RH 30's - 5786 (+72) New Personal Best

I havent done any plastic endurance for a very long time. Should be able to beat those by a couple of thousand when i get my new rotors.

LTLFTC

19-05-2008, 05:14

I reckon you've got more in you for one handed 90's. Stop bludging and give us a decent score:p

Hava Gess

19-05-2008, 13:32

Haha, yeah well i recon i do to, but i have to wait till i get my new rotors, then i'll be able to get the high scores i should be getting. I know 15k atleast for the 90's one handed. 14k speed shouldnt be that far off i shouldnt think.

Hava Gess

21-05-2008, 03:46

Just recieved the 2 new rotors i ordered last week. So i'm going to do a few metal runs and the pop out a few new plastic speed records :D

Wish me luck

LTLFTC

21-05-2008, 04:08

Luck:p:p:p

jihmmie

21-05-2008, 06:29

GOOD Luck!

Hava Gess

21-05-2008, 17:19

Thanks Rob, Thanks Jim.
I had a short go of wearing one of them in, got 13,022, pretty average but better than with my other rotors. I desperately need another support band for my Metal. The holes in the band are about 3 times the size now and in an oval shape, So its getting very clunky, which makes me not want to use it for a while.

Chance

21-05-2008, 22:17

Great endurance scores too. Is that 5k 30sec on metal or plastic? either way great job!

Holes in the support band? I've never heard of that happening before, but it sounds harsh =( Hope you get a new band soon.

Hava Gess

22-05-2008, 02:44

Great endurance scores too. Is that 5k 30sec on metal or plastic? either way great job!

Hey, if you're refering to the 5786 i got a few days ago, it was on the plastic.
My plan was to break in the new plastic rotors i got, then spend a few days just with the metal, then half way through a session i would whip out the plastic and obliterate my record.

Hava Gess

22-05-2008, 05:25

just tried a RH UPC to break in the new rotor.

5368 + 9584 +14839 + 12323 = 42114 (-89)

So close to my best.

Hava Gess

22-05-2008, 05:48

just tried a RH UPC to break in the new rotor.

5368 + 9584 +14839 + 12323 = 42114 (-89)

So close to my best.

RyuKa

22-05-2008, 05:50

Nice one, metal training helps a lot in strenght :p

Hava Gess

22-05-2008, 05:53

Just bout to walk out the door and spun up 13231, the new rotors are starting to wear in :D

Edit: and another, 13302.

LTLFTC

22-05-2008, 05:59

Just bout to walk out the door and spun up 13231, the new rotors are starting to wear in :D

Edit: and another, 13302.
And you left surely work isn't that important:rolleyes:

Hava Gess

22-05-2008, 16:51

Well i wish i could of stayed home and had a good session, but it want to be. Might try to get up early tomorrow and have a session on ooVoo, anyone care to join me?

Hava Gess

27-05-2008, 16:42

I've still yet to have a session with my new rotors. Have been so busy with work. I'll try for some new high scores soon.

Alastair V

27-05-2008, 17:57

Using new rotors is always awesome.

How is you speed coming along, will we see 14k from you soon? ;)

Hava Gess

27-05-2008, 18:15

Not for a while. I've got a plan though.

When i was doing all those Metal sessions, i'd pick up the plastic when i was in hot mode and it would feel like nothing was in my hand. I really felt like i was capable of getting some awesome scores, the only thing that was holding me back was the vibrating rotors i had. But now i have the new ones i should be hitting 14k soon. So my plan is to do a few weeks of just Metal Sessions, and then when i'm in hot mode i'll whip out the plastic and have a few spins. It should work.

Iaruru

27-05-2008, 20:06

Sounds like a good plan.. Good luck with it :D.

Hava Gess

06-04-2012, 08:11

Just thought i'd pick up the old powerball for the first time in probably a year. And spun up 13,539 first go, which is not far off my best ever. I might have to start getting back into it. Can't believe its been 4 years since i was on here last.

Hava Gess

11-04-2012, 14:52

Hentie

12-04-2012, 05:52

Just did 5 speed runs (cold) and got 13117, 13290, 13028, 13195 and 12905. Pretty happy with my scores at the moment after such a long absence from the sport. Just need to actually train properly. Did a few strength runs last night, but i'm not even going to mention them, they were terrible. I dont seem to have lost much speed, but i've lost a heap of stamina. Anyone got any tips on getting my speed up to that 14k?

Hi Hava, I found the best way (for me) to improve speed and stamina was to focus on endurances, the UPC method: First do 90s, then 60s, then 30s. (Or the other way around) If you could do this dual (with 2 balls - if you have) even better! This has been my biggest help even till now, for strength and speed!

I would like to hear if this will work for you, but also be patient with recoveries between sessions!!!

Hope this helps! Good Luck!

Hentie