Diary of a Racketaholic
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tim-ay
Legend
haha, yeah, it's all crazy. PK Q+5X Pro, the 2021 version, yellow and black
Buy first, regret later
Vicious49
Legend
Thats my motto.
ryushen21
Legend
Once these last two frames deliver, I'll probably place my order. Even though it means paying retail for a frame
JGads
G.O.A.T.
Racquet tech that actually makes sense to me and I can feel. Unlike Dunlop's snake skin dimples adding aerodynamics for swingspeed. Or whatever that was a few years back.
n8dawg6
Legend
this guy gets it
JGads
G.O.A.T.
Barely thicker (but still-thin beams) for added pop, lower RAs for more comfort and control? I don't know man, the line looks good to me.
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
Snake skin was snake oil but Dunlop’s dimples were mimicking sharkskin which isn’t snake oil!
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
Yeah, he definitely does. I’ve seen him live by the motto with my own eyes.
Dude practices what he preaches. Gotta respect that.
JGads
G.O.A.T.
Snake skin was snake oil but Dunlop’s dimples were mimicking sharkskin which isn’t snake oil!
Shark, lizard, snake. I knew it was something. Legendary.
ryushen21
Legend
I don't know. I was hoping for at least a 65 RA on the 100. Maybe I just need time to process.
JGads
G.O.A.T.
Also, weren't you 18x20 Or Death not long ago and now you're complaining about 8 center mains?
I don't even know who you are anymore.
ryushen21
Legend
Seems like forever ago that I was devoted to sub-100 head size, thin beamed, leather gripped 18x20 frames with low 60s RA and dreams of pinpoint placed laser-guided flat blasted missiles.
But that man is gone now. In his place stands he who worships at the alter of the of the 100, 16x19 pattern, spin generating merchants of destruction who has little regard for anything other than frames with closely matched static and swing weights and thoughts of how sharply the next shot can be hit and dropped into the court.
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
Such extreme “mood” swings. Lol.
ryushen21
Legend
I'll kindly remind you that all of this is your fault.
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
Ah. The blame game.
how so? It’s not like you didn’t already have it in your dna already. Lol. Perhaps a few of us were responsible for redirecting that energy.
ryushen21
Legend
You started with the needling about the Prestige Pro and how its 16x19 pattern wasn't that far off from 18x20 patterns in terms of density. That planted the idea that started all of this.Ah. The blame game.
how so? It’s not like you didn’t already have it in your dna already. Lol. Perhaps a few of us were responsible for redirecting that energy.
i picked up my entire collection in the last 12 months or so. even worse, none of the rackets i bought play like my main stick. there is simply no time for regret.
plus...i need to pick up everything i can before the wife comes back
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
And now you’re so much better off for it.
ryushen21
Legend
That is beside the point sir.
Snake oil or not, I enjoyed the Biomimetic 200 a lot, and even the 200 lite which was my first foray into open patternsSnake skin was snake oil but Dunlop’s dimples were mimicking sharkskin which isn’t snake oil!
Vicious49
Legend
Such a good night tonight. My most regular hitting partner is finally back from his injury. He was still getting his timing back but he was tough regardless. I won 6-2 6-4 but think i actually okayed better in the 2nd set.
I only played with the UT today. I finally got my FH back in track today and I dont think I missed a BH all night. Why cant I play like this everytime?
I only played with the UT today. I finally got my FH back in track today and I dont think I missed a BH all night. Why cant I play like this everytime?
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
Yeah, but did the sharkskin dimples increase your rhs?
Well, I’m a bit late here and thought after all the initial madness was behind I could fight it but I have a UP 16x19 on the way.
When they came out I had been playing 18x20s too long, then I got in the prestige pro and now it just seems right. Been playing the UTs the last two weeks and I really miss that feel. I have re-read the entire UP thread and decided it’s to time.
When they came out I had been playing 18x20s too long, then I got in the prestige pro and now it just seems right. Been playing the UTs the last two weeks and I really miss that feel. I have re-read the entire UP thread and decided it’s to time.
SinneGOAT
Hall of Fame
I used to be the same. I liked the gravity pro, blade 18/20, prestige MP. Now that I’ve realized I’m just not good enough or have enough endurance or strength to wield a player’s frame, it’s almost relieving to use a racquet that’s easy and won’t tire me out. I honestly win more matches with tweeners than the player frames.
They absolutely did. .033%Yeah, but did the sharkskin dimples increase your rhs?
ryushen21
Legend
Exactly. I went from loving the feel of my frame and losing to a less sublime feel but better play and winning.
No brainer.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
That VCP 100 could GOAT real hard and give the Doppio a nice run for it's money. The 310 97 is a great frame as well, but I suspect it may not have the beans. Meanwhile, a leather grip on the 100 and things could get cray-cray. That low flex tells me that the frame could have that really nice VCP feel that I am a fan of. Possible demo for me.
On a side note, I love the PJ. May be one of the most epic ones I have seen in a while. Synthwave/Miami/80's - Tennis being played to a City Pop soundtrack.
On a side note, I love the PJ. May be one of the most epic ones I have seen in a while. Synthwave/Miami/80's - Tennis being played to a City Pop soundtrack.
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
Placebo effect, perhaps?
same here. used to use the same racquets you have mentioned, plus more, like UT, PT630/PT2.0 wtc. post the lockdown... but eventually gone to the 100 sq" tweeners these days
Wheelz
Hall of Fame
Currently alternating ptp and confidential. But ptp bring in more vibration/feel through the handle than confidential. The answer to that could definitely be that confidential is even more muted !
topspn
Legend
Yeah this one smells like trouble for our affliction. May have to demo and check out what it can do. I am holding off on any more purchases given I’m currently broken and off the court. And I’m still waiting on heysil to restock so I can grab one to try
JGads
G.O.A.T.
Peak nerdism here but they upped the beam width from 21 to 23 on the 100 whereas they went 1 mm bigger on all the rest to a lovely 21mm. I like 100s to be thinner, otherwise they can feel a tad chunky to me. The OG Iga and the Doppios, for example, feel more like 98s through the air than 100s. Though with these specs the 100 VCP will probably still swing super easy. Specs on the outgoing one look great - did anyone in here ever try it? - but the TW reviewers, grain of salt, all say it was lacking power so maybe that's why they're adding even an extra mm here. Anyway, the 97 310 and the 100 are nice looking frames with potential. The heftier boys will probably be epic for good players but the SWs are ambitious for most.
el sergento
Hall of Fame
lat·te
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a type of coffee made with espresso and hot steamed milk, milkier than a cappuccino.
"he orders a croissant and a latte"
Last night I played with a PA VS and it was good. No, actually it was delicious. I might be going across the street to Francois’s cafe for a while. Lorenzo will understand…….
/ˈlätā/
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noun
a type of coffee made with espresso and hot steamed milk, milkier than a cappuccino.
"he orders a croissant and a latte"
Last night I played with a PA VS and it was good. No, actually it was delicious. I might be going across the street to Francois’s cafe for a while. Lorenzo will understand…….
ryushen21
Legend
It was looking at the static and swing weight numbers on the 100 that made me realize I still need to try it. It's right there in the happy zone for me.
But, the rep on the tennis spin video said the new VCP line is a flex story.
The plot continues to thicken.
JGads
G.O.A.T.
When your arm is mummified like Alcaraz's, Lorenzo will be there...
el sergento
Hall of Fame
It’s why I love Lorenzo. As I inevitably walk back into his place, he’ll just just give me a stern look, and then break out in a smile as he hands me a Doppio and a cannoli without me even asking. As he hands it to me, he’ll hold it just a bit longer than needed and playfully shake his head and usher “stronzo” under his breath.
Francois will be watching from across the street, smoking a cigarette, unfazed.
JGads
G.O.A.T.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
yeah the 100 i suspect needs that extra thickness because of the lower flex and no magic bean technology. Kind of shame there, but if they can hit the magic inbetweener lottery of feel, control plus power, i believe it could grab a lot of converts since thats such a rare frame right now.
The 310 felt so good. Maddog and I both loved it but the issue was making it work in terms of power. Some well placed lead helped but i never truly cracked the code.Kept working at it though and then one day the blade v7 came out and that grabbed my attention for quite a long time and ended my yy run until the ez100.
if the 100 has the feel andcomfort of the 97s,it will be a big hit for yonex, imo.
JGads
G.O.A.T.
Oh ok so both you and MD dabbled with the 310. And no lead got it close to Doppio levels of pop? Or even v7s?
ryushen21
Legend
I'm starting to feel a bit more optimistic about the 100. Considering the beam width isn't far off the Eurostaff, it could be a solid entry in the pleener field. I'm still skeptical that it might be underpowered since the YY rep said the VCP line is all about the feel and flex.
TimePlease
Semi-Pro
The beam width of the Eurostaff is actually 21.5mm not the 22.5 that TW seem to have decided upon. So bear that in mind. A 23mm beam will surely feel noticeably thicker than a Doppio or Eurostaff.
Demo? What is this word in English..demo? It's a straight purchase all the way.
ryushen21
Legend
If the RA had been 65, it would have been a straight purchase. But the 63 has me thinking that it won't be anywhere close in the level of pop that I've become accustomed to.
