I'm a big fan of donnay so far, love the solid feel of the P1.
just decided to order the Formula 100 to see what the fuss is about, there's bloody none in stock.
Donnay really got to get their act together man.
FWIW I much preferred the Pro 1 to the P100. The P100 felt a bit
"twangy" to me.
Hey Jack,
did you try adding lead to it? and get it to the same specs as the P1?
or 6/7 different string combos?
let me know, if you did, i wont bother. cheers
The Formula 100 is definitely modeled after the Pure Drive in that it's a tweener with similar specs, but it has less power, is slightly more consistent, and has a muted feel. The biggest plus -- I've been using it for a month now and no elbow, shoulder or wrist problems. RPM M/X-1 C 54/56. That said, every now and then I'll hit a ball late and it will fly out. That's a problem generally with tweeners and not with lower powered rackets like the PB10 or Prestige.
Are you comparing Formula 100 to the 2012 model of Pure Drive or one of its predecessors?
Many TT posters find the 2012 PD vastly more comfortable than than its predecessors.
Are you comparing Formula 100 to the 2012 model of Pure Drive or one of its predecessors?
Many TT posters find the 2012 PD vastly more comfortable than than its predecessors.
I had a Pure Drive 2012 and traded it for a Formula 100. I also have a pro stock Roddick GT+ that I hit with on occasion. The PD 2012 is more comfortable than the Roddick GT+, but the Formula 100 is the most comfortable. It is muted and you have to get used to the feel. I would also say the PD has slightly more power.
The PD 2012 is definitely a great racket, and I never tried it with my current string setup. The issue for me with that racket was that I would occasionally get flyers. Plus, after an hour of hitting I would feel it in my wrist and elbow.
That said, the paint job on the PD blows the Formula 100 away. My F100s are already losing paint on the sides.
I just wanted to bump this thread, I have spent alot of time with this racquet lately. I have tested different set up, strings, balances and all. (I have no paint lettering left on the inside from 3 to 9 o'clock). That's how much I played around with it. All I can say for now is in the thick beam and 100" racquet department. This Formula is for sure first in its class.
I'll write up a full blown review when I have time. Sure it's not the most solid racquet out there, it never will be even with heaps of lead, but for its intended purposes, it gets the job done with no arm pain at the end.
Stay tuned! (I have to hit the courts now).
I agree with everything you have said about this wonderful frame. It is plenty solid for me...moreso than the stock PD12. It has been playing well for me with poly/multi or poly/syngut at 47/50.
How's your new set up with these polys? How does it compare to your old full bed excel set up? Just curious more spin? My current set up is 3g at 12 o,clock. The rest of the weight in in the handle up to 338g atm. Still feels extremely fast. I actually do win more with this stick than my P1's.
Can't be bothered writing that review now, Donnay doesn't pay me so who gives, lol. All I can say is people looking for a stick in this class that has better feel and comfort, demo this. And Pro kennel users with broken ams, give this a try also.
does this racket serve as well as PD 2012 ?
I didn't think it served as well as the PD 2012. just one man's opinion. why? could have been the strings. F100 with full Co-Focus vs PD2012 w/ RPM blast. more so I thought it was because the F100 had a higher swing weight. I wasn't able to snap my wrist as forcefully as with the PD2012 when using the same swing speed & effort.
Pure drive serves better in stock form. It also serves better because it has slightly more power
is it cause the stiffness index ? PD is alot stiffer i think
Any of you F100 users feel it necessary to put lead on it?
I frequently see posts calling it PD-like - better in some respects actually but not in terms of serve MPH.
Just makes me wonder what a few grams @ 12 might achieve here.
We will. You have no clue what you are talking about. Regardless of specs, the Pro One and APD have absolutely zero similarities on court. None. They play nothing alike, regardless of the fact they both have 16X19 string patterns.
Next you will be saying the Pure Drive and BLX 90 play the same because they both have 16X19 patterns.
Click on the Formula, and you'll see one of the racquets its compared to is the Pure Drive:
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Donnay_Formula_100/descpageRCDONNAY-DFORM.html
Now click on the Pure Drive, and you'll see one of the racquets its being compared to is the Aero:
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Babolat_Pure_Drive_GT/descpageRCBAB-BPDGT.html
No where is there any mention of the Pro One.
Seriously, have you even hit with any of these frames?? You should quit while you are behind.
Finally got a reasonably price F100 coming in. Will be trying it out this weekend. Blade will take some shifting though.
Just remember to string it a few lbs lower than normal, it's designed that way.
Don't lead it up either.
Quick question on specs...
The sticker on my f100 is 30132567
Does this mean my stick is 301 grams, 325 swingweight and 67 stiffness?
And if so, does that sound ok? Anything odd?
That's correct, but that's unstrung specs
Quick question on specs...
The sticker on my f100 is 30132567
Does this mean my stick is 301 grams, 325 swingweight and 67 stiffness?
And if so, does that sound ok? Anything odd?
That's correct, but that's unstrung specs
The XV1 is the only V1 MP I didn't enjoy hitting; I love my Classic, and the DNX, and Catapult wereThanks for info Jack!
Any others still using the f100?
I was going to trade it but think in gonna give it some more time. I enjoyed it today over my xv1.
Thanks for info Jack!
Any others still using the f100?
I was going to trade it but think in gonna give it some more time. I enjoyed it today over my xv1.
Jack- I like the feel of the f100 over the xv1, I feel more consistent with it too. I'm currently using it, actually sold everything else. Sorry I don't have a more scientific explanation...mines more of seat of the pants decision. I find it very comfortable as well.
Tb/vanquish 52/55. I think the Xv1 had a little more power.
The xv1 was probably great as well, I just was in a holy grail hunt at the time. I took em all up to the store and consigned them. The f100 didn't sell, and I wasn't loving the pb7s that I had...so I swung by and reclaimed my f100. I may like it simply because I'm using exclusively now. (Equipment mental case). It was a gift from my wife and I'm a BMS fan, so maybe that helps. I will say that my arm feels good with it and I'm improving.(not switching any racquets lately)
Question for Timbo's HC: Formula 100 vs Organix 7 310?