The Völk PB10 Mid Club - please join :)

[netguy]

Is anyone using lead tape on the PB10 Mid?
Where did you put it?
How many grams did you add?
Can you share your before and after experience?
Thanks

[Zeb]

After stringing my new PB10mid with Bab VS Touch (16g) in the mains at 55lbs and Weiss Cannon Silverstring crosses at 53lbs, I measured the specs and the static weight is 342g and balance is 32.3cm or 6 pts HL. I'm not usually comfortable with balances less than 9-10 pts HL but this felt perfectly fine compared to my BLX 90 and 95 sticks. Really liked the stability and plow and feeback that this gives on all strokes. The grip shape is a littler weird but quite nice on my SW forehand grip but strange on my eastern OHBH grip. Probably get used to this in time. Overall a thumbs up for this racket and I'll be using this for a while now and see if I really do prefer it to my BLX 90 and 95.

[Gee]

Originally Posted by Zeb

The grip shape is a littler weird but quite nice on my SW forehand grip but strange on my eastern OHBH grip. Probably get used to this in time.

You can customize the grip shape with tape.

[smirker]

Originally Posted by bumfluff

Have a demo of the PB10 mid on its way to me as well as the Midplus. Can't wait to try them out...

So... How did it go?

[swinger]

Fellow PB 10 owners please see my PB 10 issue and help if you can! thx

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=337896

[nyc]

Just demo'd the PB10 Mid yesterday and loved it!!

I play the KBlade Tour with added lead, but find it a tad too stiff, so I'm looking for a stick that's a bit more arm-friendly.

I had zero transition time and it felt strangely familiar - until I got home, and measured both sticks.

Lo and behold, the PB10 Mid Demo is a mere 0.3 GRAMS lighter - and the balance seems to be identical as well.

Amazing what the cat dragged in.....never even would have considered Volkl until now....will hit with it again to see if the romance can continue...

[taiketsu]

@nyc: Wish I could say the same about the Volkl's quality control. My pb10 mid just arrived and it measures in at 338g and 7pts HL, strung. The advertised specs are 343g and 10pts HL. No matter what brand you buy, quality control is a crap shoot.

[nyc]

Originally Posted by taiketsu

@nyc: Wish I could say the same about the Volkl's quality control. My pb10 mid just arrived and it measures in at 338g and 7pts HL, strung. The advertised specs are 343g and 10pts HL. No matter what brand you buy, quality control is a crap shoot.

Yeah, having gone through a slew of wilson and head frames, I know what you mean. I always match my frames, but even so there's always the one stick that feels better than the others. If I decide to go for it, I would get them matched by TW.

[nyc]

Took the plunge and ordered a couple....but 1/4 in not available until Aug 6th

[nyc]

I want INSTANT gratification

[morningglory75]

Originally Posted by nyc

I want INSTANT gratification

Where in the City do you play?

[nyc]

Originally Posted by morningglory75

Where in the City do you play?

mostly roosevelt island. you?

[morningglory75]

Originally Posted by nyc

mostly roosevelt island. you?

LES- FDR & Seward Pk....prefer outdoors, especially during the summer.

[MayDay]

Love my pb10 mid. VS17@50lbs is about to break. Going to try some polys next.

[nyc]

Originally Posted by morningglory75

LES- FDR & Seward Pk....prefer outdoors, especially during the summer.

used to play LES/East River Park all the time when I loved close, not familiar w the Seward Park courts.

[nyc]

Anyone alter their grips? I saw the Redondo Classic grip mod thread - I think I'll try Balsa wood first to get a more square grip first. if that fails, rpny.

[Gee]

Originally Posted by nyc

Anyone alter their grips? I saw the Redondo Classic grip mod thread - I think I'll try Balsa wood first to get a more square grip first. if that fails, rpny.

I added two layers of extra power tape at the wider faces that works as well. Then I replaced the original DNX grip with Babolat Leather grip and a Dunlop Hydratac Overgrip.

[0d1n]

Originally Posted by nyc

Anyone alter their grips? I saw the Redondo Classic grip mod thread - I think I'll try Balsa wood first to get a more square grip first. if that fails, rpny.

I don't use/own a PB 10 mid, but I do use modified Volkl handles.
I have them setup as follows :

- 1 layer of head tape on the diagonal bevels
- 3 layers of head tape on the left side/right side bevels
- no tape on the top and bottom bevels.

This rounds/squares up the handle a bit. It also slightly increases grip size. I use a leather grip + Supergrap overgrip and I can still feel the bevels just fine with that setup. Hope this helps.

Edit
Since I use a 1hbh I only tape half of the handle since I don't touch the upper half, and hence don't need to modify it. This keeps the added weight to a minimum as well. It's not really noticeable.

[nyc]

Originally Posted by 0d1n

I don't use/own a PB 10 mid, but I do use modified Volkl handles.
I have them setup as follows :

- 1 layer of head tape on the diagonal bevels
- 3 layers of head tape on the left side/right side bevels
- no tape on the top and bottom bevels.

This rounds/squares up the handle a bit. It also slightly increases grip size. I use a leather grip + Supergrap overgrip and I can still feel the bevels just fine with that setup. Hope this helps.

Edit
Since I use a 1hbh I only tape half of the handle since I don't touch the upper half, and hence don't need to modify it. This keeps the added weight to a minimum as well. It's not really noticeable.

Awesome, thanks Gee + Od1n for the tips on tape. will give that a try. probably easier than me fiddling with balsa.

[morningglory75]

Originally Posted by nyc

used to play LES/East River Park all the time when I loved close, not familiar w the Seward Park courts.

Seward Park courts are on Essex bet Grand and Hester.

Using white athletic tape is common on the circuit to enlarge or change grip shapes--not every player can afford Roman's fees. It is easily available from the trainers, and tears in a straight line, which is even better than cutting. Also, its rough outer surface and stickiness when hot, allows your grip to adhere to your modification well. Additionally, 1/2 inch lead tape is of the same thickness, so they are interchangeable on the pallets for whatever your needs maybe.