Pics of Nadal's Racquet - Page 3

kashgotmoney · 03-27-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade0324

I'm surprised so many here are shocked at the small size of his grip. It has been discussed before pretty often. I know I use a size 2, not because Nadal does but because a small grip feels much better to me. I have pretty good size hands for my height 5'11" and by measuring should use a #4 but when I have tried grips this size I feel like a caveman swinging a club. Oh well different strokes I guess.

Just play with whatever you feel comfortable with. thats what i do and i feel cmftble with a 3/8 but according to the measurements, i should be a 1/2

lemoneatrz · 04-06-2009, 01:45 PM

does everything else look like the old APD? how is the weight?

vbranis · 04-06-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lemoneatrz

does everything else look like the old APD? how is the weight?

Everything I saw indicates that he's playing with the old AeroPro (the fake cortex really gave it away). I didn't check the weight.

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All right, I'll try to put up the complete list sometime this week.

BTW, I haven't forgotten about this, I just haven't had the time to dig up all the stuff. Eventually, I will put it up.

pham4313 · 04-06-2009, 02:27 PM

please do

, as we are still waiting

DunlopDood · 04-08-2009, 01:06 PM

I've said it before, and I'll say it again! That is one ugly racquet, it looks like a toy and why is the throat so bulbous?

Fedace · 04-08-2009, 01:08 PM

Grip size 2 ?? does he have baby hands ?? how does he keep it from twisting in his hands from all those power shots.?

RFtennis · 04-09-2009, 03:23 PM

awesome pics
good job getting them..

jms007 · 04-10-2009, 07:36 PM

A Babolat nr.2 grip feels like a nr. 3 compared to most other racquets. So I don't think it's that weird that Nadal would use a 2.

gymrat76 · 04-12-2009, 01:23 PM

^ Even so, nadal's true size will not be a 3.

Not only Nadal but so many top spin oriented pros are using way smaller grips than the traditional "thumb bet. palm and fingers". played with an atp pro friend's becker 11 pjed dnx 10 mp sticks. he is 6'3'', sticks are size 2, no repl grip, only a tournagrip over pallet. feels so nimble to play with. tho not my cup of tea as i am not used to it..

dincuss · 04-13-2009, 03:03 PM

He has a size 2, Babolats is bigger than regular size 2 and he also puts on two overgrips.

This has been discussed numerous times.

nadalfan! · 04-18-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vbranis

Everything I saw indicates that he's playing with the old AeroPro (the fake cortex really gave it away). I didn't check the weight.

BTW, I haven't forgotten about this, I just haven't had the time to dig up all the stuff. Eventually, I will put it up.

Any update on this? Curious to see what info you dug up!

2nd_Serve · 04-20-2009, 06:11 PM

Nice find. It's amazing how real the Cortex actually looks

JBennett · 04-29-2009, 09:37 AM

Haha fake hurricanes, fake cortex, way to go Babolat.

TennisandMusic · 04-29-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jackcrawford

Yeah, he's got a "tweener racquet" and a "female" grip. The real men are the country club and public park dudes with Pro Staff 88s and 4 5/8 grips who, despite having a robust fantasy tennis life, are not # 1 on the ATP World tour.

Excellent response.

hondas2k · 04-30-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by zidane339

Awesome pics!!!

Thats babolat duralast!

And you can tell the cortex is painted on!

how do you know cortex is just "paint"? which pics should i look closer?

Richie Rich · 04-30-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by hondas2k

how do you know cortex is just "paint"? which pics should i look closer?

easy. there aren't ridges like the racquets with real cortex. nadal's "cortex" is completely flat and flush with the frame.

i remember reading where he admitted it was painted on but was planning to make the switch to real cortex soon. that was when the cortex version first came out. guess that transition never happened

sonicboi21 · 04-30-2009, 03:40 PM

i thought nadal's grip tape had no logo on it and it was just plain black. did he change?

gymrat76 · 04-30-2009, 03:44 PM

If someone can give me a factual info about how long the lead tape at 12 o'clock extends to both sides (12 o'clock being center) on Nadal's APD, I would really appreciate it.

ChuDat · 05-01-2009, 04:56 PM

off topic but I read that Head almost got Nadal to sign with them

ilikephobo · 05-03-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JBennett

Haha fake hurricanes, fake cortex, way to go Babolat.

hahah yeah, ah well atleast most of their stuff is good.

04-06-2009, 02:27 PM	#44
pham4313 Professional Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 968	please do , as we are still waiting __________________ youtek radical mp 16x19

04-13-2009, 03:03 PM	#50
dincuss Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Posts: 1,639	He has a size 2, Babolats is bigger than regular size 2 and he also puts on two overgrips. This has been discussed numerous times. __________________ On the Raonic bandwagon. :)

04-20-2009, 06:11 PM	#52
2nd_Serve Professional Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,225	Nice find. It's amazing how real the Cortex actually looks __________________ Babolat Pure Drive Cortex - Topspin CyberFlash - Wilson Pro Overgrip - Lacoste Carnaby RS-2

04-29-2009, 09:37 AM	#53
JBennett New User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 44	Haha fake hurricanes, fake cortex, way to go Babolat. __________________ 3xWilson K Blade Tour W Luxilon Big Banger Alu Power Rough @ 58lbs (Current Stick) 3xWilson N Code Tour 90 (Previous Stick)

05-01-2009, 04:56 PM	#59
ChuDat Professional Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,450	off topic but I read that Head almost got Nadal to sign with them __________________ "rah rahrah rahrah ra rah"