*** T-Fight Club***

[jdeloach]

Originally Posted by White_Rice

Looking to buy a new racquet and really want a Technifibre...just don't know what frame. Don't really want a HD string set up so that narrows it down to a few: TFight 335 or 320. the 315 is too light for me IMO. Any try the 335 and 320? Which is better for a 4.0-4.5 baseliner who hits with heavy topspin?

I use the TF320 and I am playtesting the TF335 for TW. I hit for a couple hours today with both, and really not much difference in my opinion. The totally stock TF335 weighs 12.3 on my scale and my 320 weighs 12.1 with leather grip, overgrip, and dampener. I did serve better with the 320.

[nyc]

Originally Posted by jdeloach

I use the TF320 and I am playtesting the TF335 for TW. I hit for a couple hours today with both, and really not much difference in my opinion. The totally stock TF335 weighs 12.3 on my scale and my 320 weighs 12.1 with leather grip, overgrip, and dampener. I did serve better with the 320.

Just curious, what string pattern are you testing on the 335? both?

[jdeloach]

Originally Posted by nyc

Just curious, what string pattern are you testing on the 335? both?

I am testing the 18X20.

[federer_nadal]

Im getting a demo of the t-fight 315, is there anything i should know? any feedback? Thanks.

[jdeloach]

Originally Posted by federer_nadal

Im getting a demo of the t-fight 315, is there anything i should know? any feedback? Thanks.

I have never hit with the 315. Please let me know what you think about it.

[federer_nadal]

i am demoing it alongside the flexpoint radical tour and the pure drive roddick, so it has to be pretty good to live up to these 2 sticks, i loved the fxp rad tour last time i played it and the prd gets great reviews so it will be interesting to see how it goes.

[Vincescourt]

Count me in T-Fight 335 18x20 strung with NXT Tour 18 at 55 lbs

[Voltron]

Originally Posted by TonyB

Honestly, the TF335 is supposed to be 97 sq. in., but it certainly doesn't look or play like it. I previously used Yonex mid-sized (90 sq. in.) frames and these really don't feel (or play) any bigger to me.

I think you'd be surprised if you tried one. The bias that you seem to have towards midsized frames would not be very well founded with the TF racquets.

You're probably right, I'm just used to midsize frames is all. I wish I had the money to buy one.

[nyc]

Originally Posted by federer_nadal

i am demoing it alongside the flexpoint radical tour and the pure drive roddick, so it has to be pretty good to live up to these 2 sticks, i loved the fxp rad tour last time i played it and the prd gets great reviews so it will be interesting to see how it goes.

Let us know how it goes!
Between the pdr and the 315, I did prefer the balance on the 315. the pdr also is too stiff for my taste. You might want to bring some lead for the 315...

[TonyB]

Just played again tonight with the TF335 in the 16x20. Oh yeah, that's it. No more 18x20 for me.

Between the added power and spin of the 16x20, I think I'm getting all I need out of this frame. There are definitely times during a match when you NEED the extra spin capability of the looser pattern. It definitely outweighs any increase in control that you might get with the 18x20. Although I do like the pinpoint accuracy you get with the 18x20 sometimes, the 16x20 is just more versatile.

[halfvolley777]

Formerly a TFight 325 user and wondering if the unstrung weight of the 335 is close to advertised ...drives me a bit looney to have same racquets more than .05 ounces apart with exact sdame setup....though I know the tolerances are prob + or - .20 ounces...any comments?

[IT WAS IN!!!]

i am sorry to the big fans but... i tried the tecnifibre t-fight 320 and found it to be the worst feeling racquet I have ever swung. im not trying to make enemys but the only thing i liked were slice backhands which didn't feel good

if anyone cares here is my favorite of 16 racquets i demoed
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=111267

[nyc]

Originally Posted by TonyB

Just played again tonight with the TF335 in the 16x20. Oh yeah, that's it. No more 18x20 for me.

Between the added power and spin of the 16x20, I think I'm getting all I need out of this frame. There are definitely times during a match when you NEED the extra spin capability of the looser pattern. It definitely outweighs any increase in control that you might get with the 18x20. Although I do like the pinpoint accuracy you get with the 18x20 sometimes, the 16x20 is just more versatile.

My sentiments exactly! I came from a 18x20 stringpattern and switched to the tf 335 16x20 and never looked back.

[Richie Rich]

Originally Posted by halfvolley777

Formerly a TFight 325 user and wondering if the unstrung weight of the 335 is close to advertised ...drives me a bit looney to have same racquets more than .05 ounces apart with exact sdame setup....though I know the tolerances are prob + or - .20 ounces...any comments?

having used (and still using the 325) the 335 is a much different racquet. they are comparable in static weight but that's about it.

the 335 swings easier since it's more HL and the SW is lower than the 325. the 335 also feels stiffer, especially in the throat area.

i hit with the 335 16x20 again last night and liked the short angles i could create because of the more open string pattern than my 325.

next test is the serve. if the 335 clicks and serves as good as the 325 i just may make the switch.

[White_Rice]

Just bought a 320 16/20. Cannot wait to hit around with it on Friday!

[STXLee]

Originally Posted by IT WAS IN!!!

i am sorry to the big fans but... i tried the tecnifibre t-fight 320 and found it to be the worst feeling racquet I have ever swung. im not trying to make enemys but the only thing i liked were slice backhands which didn't feel good

if anyone cares here is my favorite of 16 racquets i demoed
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=111267

I suppose the question to ask is what do you look for in a racquet? It may not be what others are using as a criteria.

I'm thinking about trying out the T-Fight 335 as it seems impossible to find another Pure Control 2001, which is my preferred racquet. They seem to be very similar in specs. Has anyone compared the two? By the way, the later Pure Control "Team" racquets are not the same as the originals. Much stiffer and a bit lighter. Not my cup of tea.

By the way, I tried demoing the PK Redondo for a month and had to sell. I couldn't stand the way it felt, which is odd considering I played with the Dunlop Max 200G for about 15 years. It just didn't have the stability in the upper hoop that I needed. The Nsix-one 95 is close to a PC 2001, but lacks pop, control, and stability in comparison. I suppose adding tape would help, but I'd rather find a good stick that performs out of the box.

Thanks,
Hopeful club member...

[IT WAS IN!!!]

Originally Posted by STXLee

I suppose the question to ask is what do you look for in a racquet? It may not be what others are using as a criteria.

I look for a certain feel, spin capability and a very stable racquet
everything in the POG basically

[BlackJesus]

Originally Posted by nyc

My sentiments exactly! I came from a 18x20 stringpattern and switched to the tf 335 16x20 and never looked back.

For me it was the opposite I've always liked 18x20 string pattern. I've only to string the racquet2-3kg less than a 16x20

[armand]

I like to use higher tensions and the max recommended tension of the 335 16x20(which is only 57lbs) scares me. Otherwise, this racquet looks very interesting. What's the story?

[TonyB]

No, the max recommended tension is 65 lb. The spec sheet directly from Tecnifibre calls for a range of 55 to 65 lb. The printing on the racquet itself (and I suspect the specs listed here at TW) are actually incorrect.

If you send them an email requesting the spec sheet, they'll email it out to you.

I'm stringing my TF335 with multifilament right in the middle of the range (60M/58C) and it feels outstanding.