Nadal Switched to AeroPro with Cortex?

[tenniskid3119]

Originally Posted by Morrissey

No big deal if he's using a PJ. I'd say almost everyone in the top 20-30 uses a PJ. Fed, Nadal, Haas, Roddick, Safin, Nalbandian, Hewitt, Moya, Blake, etc. Keep adding names to the list if you wish.

what racquets do they use then?

[johncauthen]

Coretex is weight at the top of the grip. Before Coretex, Nadal already used a basically stock racquet with weight added at the top of the grip, inside the core of the frame. Babolat came out with Coretex, coming out with racquets closer to what pros really use, which is probably why they called the first Coretex racquet, the Roddick Pure Drive.

[Fedace]

Originally Posted by johncauthen

Coretex is weight at the top of the grip. Before Coretex, Nadal already used a basically stock racquet with weight added at the top of the grip, inside the core of the frame. Babolat came out with Coretex, coming out with racquets closer to what pros really use, which is probably why they called the first Coretex racquet, the Roddick Pure Drive.

Nice info, but does this mean that the new aeropro cortex will be heavier ? that would really suck since i like the swingweight around 322 or so.

[Morrissey]

Originally Posted by tenniskid3119

what racquets do they use then?

Well, just read the posts from the beginning and you'll get almost half of the answers. Just go back to the start. Nadal has an Aeropro Drive without Cortex. Roddick uses a Pure Drive + Team without Cortex, Nalbandian uses a customized Yonex RDX 500 extended length painted the new Yellow frame, Haas uses a Dunlop Muscle Weave 200G painted as an Aerogel 300. Blake doesn't even use a Prince even though he's signed with them. Moya doesn't even use a Pure Drive.

[Fedace]

Originally Posted by Morrissey

Well, just read the posts from the beginning and you'll get almost half of the answers. Just go back to the start. Nadal has an Aeropro Drive without Cortex. Roddick uses a Pure Drive + Team without Cortex, Nalbandian uses a customized Yonex RDX 500 extended length painted the new Yellow frame, Haas uses a Dunlop Muscle Weave 200G painted as an Aerogel 300. Blake doesn't even use a Prince even though he's signed with them. Moya doesn't even use a Pure Drive.

You are right on everything except for Moya. Moya has been using pure drive standard for i don't even remember how long. Of course, his racket is not stock, his pure drive is heavier version with different balance. and Blake does use prototype Prince, it just is not in the market yet.

[Dangus]

Originally Posted by johncauthen

Coretex is weight at the top of the grip. Before Coretex, Nadal already used a basically stock racquet with weight added at the top of the grip, inside the core of the frame. Babolat came out with Coretex, coming out with racquets closer to what pros really use, which is probably why they called the first Coretex racquet, the Roddick Pure Drive.

Cortex is not a weight at the top of the grip. The image that went along with your post is proof that Nadal does not use Cortex in his racquet. The yellow V that is supposed to be the Cortex is just painted on.

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by Fede

Hi guys, I touched Nadal's racquet and I can confirm that there is no cortex system. Today he was practicing in Rome with Gonzo.
25 kg tension.

The cortex is just painted, here the pics:

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=6cpkg8m

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=67oc46r

Ciao,
Fede

Fede is the person who posted the Photo that johncauthen used but did not give credit.


Here are Fede's Photos posted up.





Thank You Fede for those great Photos!

No Cortex.

[tenniko]

The APD Cortex in Fede's picture looks very flat. Is it an illusion, or does the grip seem to be flatter too?

[AlpineCadet]

Originally Posted by tenniko

The APD Cortex in Fede's picture looks very flat. Is it an illusion, or does the grip seem to be flatter too?

Are you serious? Well, your eyes aren't deceiving you because that picture is of a cortex paintjob on the new Babolat APD racket.

[AlpineCadet]

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

Fede is the person who posted the Photo that johncauthen used but did not give credit.


Here are Fede's Photos posted up.





Thank You Fede for those great Photos!

No Cortex.

BTW, those strings look more translucent than the Pro Hurricane Tour strings which they say Nadal uses. I guess his strings are too good for the public to use.

[jace112]

Originally Posted by johncauthen

Coretex is weight at the top of the grip. Before Coretex, Nadal already used a basically stock racquet with weight added at the top of the grip, inside the core of the frame. Babolat came out with Coretex, coming out with racquets closer to what pros really use, which is probably why they called the first Coretex racquet, the Roddick Pure Drive.

#1 point: it's Cortex, not Coretex, why are you still doing the mistake?
#2 point: once again you're telling a lot of BS about what the pros use. I've already posted actual Nadal's specs.

I don't criticize your (?) weighting trick in any way in this post. Just your lack of knowledge about Rafa in this case.

Rafa has indeed demoed the stock APD Cortex and he found it really nice. No need to change during the clay season, but he'll seriously try it when the hardcourts are back.

[BluDiamond]

another point here....those strings look like Duralast rather than Pro Hurricane Tour...pro Hurricane Tour are a brighter yellow colour and less transparent. SO...to conclude Nadal uses a normal APD with Duralast...probably

[Morrissey]

Originally Posted by Fedace

You are right on everything except for Moya. Moya has been using pure drive standard for i don't even remember how long. Of course, his racket is not stock, his pure drive is heavier version with different balance. and Blake does use prototype Prince, it just is not in the market yet.

It's not even a Pure Drive like you say. He really uses a Soft Drive with PD cosmetics. It's even head heavy. Nothing like a PD.

[Morrissey]

Originally Posted by BluDiamond

another point here....those strings look like Duralast rather than Pro Hurricane Tour...pro Hurricane Tour are a brighter yellow colour and less transparent. SO...to conclude Nadal uses a normal APD with Duralast...probably

I have Duralast strings like Rafa and I used Pro Hurricane Tour. He definitely uses Duralast. I've seen the way they look when they relfect the sunshine and are more clear than the Pro Hurricane Tour, which are a lighter, creamy colored yellow. I'm not crazy about Cortex, so why don't Babolat sell both Aeropros (in new cosmetics) with and without Cortex? At least we have the option, whichever sells most after a year should stay. That way Babolat knows what people like more and keep their customers happy.

[Fedace]

Originally Posted by Morrissey

It's not even a Pure Drive like you say. He really uses a Soft Drive with PD cosmetics. It's even head heavy. Nothing like a PD.

What is soft drive? is that in the market? US open stringers have said Moya uses PD?

[Morrissey]

Originally Posted by Fedace

What is soft drive? is that in the market? US open stringers have said Moya uses PD?

The Soft Drive has been discontinued just a few years ago. You might find them on eb*y now. This guy with the avatar of him standing next to Paradorn Srichaphan has the specs and details of Moya's racquet to a tee. He knows the details.

[Fede]

Hi everybody, I'm really happy you liked the pics and thanks to the guy who pointed out that I was the author. Again I can confirm again that Nadal uses the Duralast strings and there is no cortex, just a line of yellow paint.

CIAO!!!!

[dyvan]

Fede, you are awesome. Those pics are great quality up close photos. Thanks so much for sharing them with us!

[BluDiamond]

i think you should have the option of buying it with a smart grip...yeah i thought it was duralast because i have used both and it looks more like Duralst to me

[AlpineCadet]

Originally Posted by BluDiamond

i think you should have the option of buying it with a smart grip...yeah i thought it was duralast because i have used both and it looks more like Duralst to me

How do they play in comparison to each other?