Why usually making one version of midsize rackets?! And why not a light racket Boron composite?!

[Pistol10]

I'm really surprised that almost all the midsize racket that have been made have only one version!

I.e: Pro Staff RF 97, too many versions, different statistics. Pro staff RF 85, only one.

Almost all other series, from all companies, have the same thing: Heavy, Light, Super light. But never heard of a company made/making a different versions of a midsize (released at the same time).

K factor 88, heavy, solid & too powerful (based on users reviews), why didn't they make another version lighter? All the 90 pro staff series have only one version as well.

Yonex rdx 500...one version.
Yonex rds 001...one version.
yonex rdis 100...one version.
Yonex vcore tour 89...1.

Dunlop biomimetic 100...1.
Dunlop 4d aerogel 100...1.
Dunlop aerogel 100...1.

Do you think this is one of the reasons why midsize are not popular enough? Many still looking for midsize rackets.


Another issue, Boron & graphite composite. This type of rackets is really powerful, strangely, they produced heavy rackets made of it!! Could they add a fiberglass to this composite to make it a bit flexier, less harsh & less powerful?

 

[Guy Jones]

Interesting question. I use the Bio 100 and wonder why more don't play with 90s, but the choice is limited by the manufacturers.

 

[hurworld]

Ask your typical rec players. Given a choice, which head size would they choose? It doesn't help too that the typical mid sized racquets have relatively high static weight, and that scares off the average beginners/intermediate rec players.

Racquet shops may also get better margin for shifting the larger head racquets.

Personally, I'm itching to try out more mids ever since I got the Phantom 93P. Came from a background of 95-100in head sized racquets.

 

[Automatix]

It is assumed that if you're already going for a midsize you're on a level requiring decent mass and swingweight thus they don't bother with providing different weight options. Additionally most of your examples are from a time prior to the different weight/balance craze.
RF85 was a heritage frame modified in a way to milk Federers image to the max.

 

[vsbabolat]

I'm really surprised that almost all the midsize racket that have been made have only one version!

I.e: Pro Staff RF 97, too many versions, different statistics. Pro staff RF 85, only one.

Almost all other series, from all companies, have the same thing: Heavy, Light, Super light. But never heard of a company made/making a different versions of a midsize (released at the same time).

K factor 88, heavy, solid & too powerful (based on users reviews), why didn't they make another version lighter? All the 90 pro staff series have only one version as well.

Yonex rdx 500...one version.
Yonex rds 001...one version.
yonex rdis 100...one version.
Yonex vcore tour 89...1.

Dunlop biomimetic 100...1.
Dunlop 4d aerogel 100...1.
Dunlop aerogel 100...1.

Do you think this is one of the reasons why midsize are not popular enough? Many still looking for midsize rackets.


Another issue, Boron & graphite composite. This type of rackets is really powerful, strangely, they produced heavy rackets made of it!! Could they add a fiberglass to this composite to make it a bit flexier, less harsh & less powerful?

You have to go back in time to the 80’s where you had different version of the same Midsize racquet. An example is the HEAD Graphite Pro, HEAD made over a dozen racquets using this same mold just different layups.

 

[Pistol10]

I do believe that many recreational players & mostly kids would love to try small headsize rackets, but not heavy. It could be a great tool to improve skills. Many other sports do the same.

RF85 was a heritage frame modified in a way to milk Federers image to the max.

Milking a G.O.A.T, that's why wasn't a success, I guess ..

 

[Pistol10]

You have to go back in time to the 80’s where you had different version of the same Midsize racquet. An example is the HEAD Graphite Pro, HEAD made over a dozen racquets using this same mold just different layups.

Did it have a different weights?

What I mean, I wich if they produced different weights of the same rackets, a lighter k factor 88 OR ps85, reissue please @TW Staff .

 

[vsbabolat]

Did it have a different weights?

What I mean, I wich if they produced different weights of the same rackets, a lighter k factor 88 OR ps85, reissue please @TW Staff .

Yes, they did. Snauwaert would in fact stamp the weight and balance on their frames. You would have different weight available earlier in the 80’s. Light, light medium, and Medium.

 

[Dartagnan64]

Another issue, Boron & graphite composite. This type of rackets is really powerful, strangely, they produced heavy rackets made of it!! Could they add a fiberglass to this composite to make it a bit flexier, less harsh & less powerful?

Most graphite composites were totally marketing ploys by adding a sexy sounding metal name to the graphite. Makes it sound more advanced. Many of these metal/graphite composites had minimal amounts of the sexy material and in some cases 0% (See Babolat Graphite/Tungsten technology).

In the end you can do a lot of things with graphite to make it stiffer and flexier which companies already do. See Prince Phantom line if you want a racquet with more flex, no harshness and low power. Not sure going back to the Rossignol F-series carbon-fiberglass composites is all that necessary.

 

[Christian Olsson]

Yes, they did. Snauwaert would in fact stamp the weight and balance on their frames. You would have different weight available earlier in the 80’s. Light, light medium, and Medium.

That one i remember. LM3 for instance. Light medium with a 3 size handle. Many had this type of markings.


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[vsbabolat]

That one i remember. LM3 for instance. Light medium with a 3 size handle. Many had this type of markings.


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[neverstopplaying]

Head made (or makes) the Prestige Rev Pro, which is their 93 in2 in a lightweight format. I still like to hit with in sometimes and like it for what it is. Everybody on here dissed on it, it's always sold at a discount, and everyone that reviews it wants to add weight. I don't think there's much of a market for this kind of racquet.