Head Graphite Edge question

[Caloi]

Originally Posted by edberger

My GE measures in at 26 7/8". The grommets are probably in 6/10 condition...not surprising for such an old racket. BTW, does anybody know when these rackets were in production? Since switching to Prestiges last year, I've been interested in their heritage...

Caloi - thanks for starting this post.

No problem...mine was a true steal at $7.00 for the first one at Play it again, down the street. The second was worth every penny $20 shipped. I am only playing these racquets now.

Originally Posted by Tasmanian Devil

Do any of you want to guess or actually know the sw for the gloss vs. matte?
I have several gloss models and one matte version. The matte version is by far the most solid & plush racquet I have ever hit with.

No clue as I'm still learning about these racquets, but I'm sure the smart people here could come up with something.

[plasma]

my matte feels very solid and plush as well, wish I could trade it for a matte 3/8! not sure if the playability difference is due to the VS gut; but it does out-perform it's glossy sister...

[jimbo333]

I would certainly agree the matte version is better than the gloss, they do seem quite different

[NoNameZ]

are there any shared holes when stringing this racket? i couldn't figure it out when i tried to string it.

[Caloi]

Originally Posted by NoNameZ

are there any shared holes when stringing this racket? i couldn't figure it out when i tried to string it.

There are 12 shared holes; 7,8, 10 H&T.

[schu47]

I just got this Special Edition Edge. It's a composite, in the same mold as the Graphite Edge, but a graphite/fiberglass composite. It says it's a medium flex, and 81.1 sq. in. (not 81, but 81.1!). It feels lighter, but does anybody have the specs for the two of them for comparison or know anything about the Special Edition? Thanks in advance to all you Head Edge experts.

[plasma]

worlds are colliding, 89.5 graphics on an 81??? customized 81.1's...worlds are colliding!!!!

[NoNameZ]

wow... thats a nice stick... where'd you get that baby?

[plasma]

next to Anna Kournikova I have never seen anything so perfect...drool...

[KOPT]

here is mine,got it as a package with 2 woodies of fl**** for $20 shipped

[Caloi]

Originally Posted by KOPT

here is mine,got it as a package with 2 woodies of fl**** for $20 shipped

What is that stencil? It inspires me to come up with a bunch of different crop circle patterns and start stenciling my racquets!

[plasma]

wow, that looks like the single grommet (submarine grommet) matte version, the best, the "OG" (original graphite), did the crop circles "just appear"???

[Caloi]

Hard to tell from the angle, but that appears to be a one piece string job! Just like I attempted with my virgin-like franken-grommet stick!

[KOPT]

Sorry do dissapoint you,but its a 50/50 string job,is does kinda look like a one piece from and angle.

Originally Posted by Caloi

Hard to tell from the angle, but that appears to be a one piece string job! Just like I attempted with my virgin-like franken-grommet stick!

[KOPT]

they appeared after i played with a racquet at a local tennis club,i came home and they were just there all of a sudden,maybe aliens are trying to tell me something?

Originally Posted by plasma

wow, that looks like the single grommet (submarine grommet) matte version, the best, the "OG" (original graphite), did the crop circles "just appear"???

[Caloi]

i like the crop circles.


I really like my recently acquired Edges. It's the only racquets to see daylight in a few weeks now. Even my rattly, broken-grommet-piece-filled Edge is growing on me. The rattling doesn't bother me at all and it is hitting very nicely with new strings.

Maybe my next string job I'll take some more time to see if I can extract those broken pieces. Family is out of town in the near future leaving Mr. Caloi home alone for the better half of a month. I'll have some time to kill.

[pshulam]

I just got this Special Edition Edge. It's a composite, in the same mold as the Graphite Edge, but a graphite/fiberglass composite. It says it's a medium flex, and 81.1 sq. in. (not 81, but 81.1!). It feels lighter, but does anybody have the specs for the two of them for comparison or know anything about the Special Edition?

The spec for Head Graphite Edge:
weight: 348g/12.28oz
flex: 44
Swing Weight: 331g

The special edition looks really nice and in great condition! I think the spec is similar. Spec is not important. Play with both rackets to compare.

[Bud]

Originally Posted by pshulam

The spec for Head Graphite Edge:
weight: 348g/12.28oz
flex: 44
Swing Weight: 331g

The special edition looks really nice and in great condition! I think the spec is similar. Spec is not important. Play with both rackets to compare.

Are you sure the GE is that light, strung? Mine feel heavier than 12.3 oz.

[schu47]

Originally Posted by Bud

Are you sure the GE is that light, strung? Mine feel heavier than 12.3 oz.

Bud, I think I need a scale. The Special Ed feels a little lighter to me than the graphite Edge, but that's all I can go on. Seems like it feels heavier to you.

Pshulam, thanks for the specs.

[pshulam]

Originally Posted by Bud

Are you sure the GE is that light, strung? Mine feel heavier than 12.3 oz.

it's probably 12.8oz if strung.