Roger’s BLX90 - Page 4

haderech · 09-12-2010, 01:29 PM

Terrific thread FabFed. Nice to see some others who feel the same way as I do after the Fed loss (sad).

Could you measure the balance of the real and the retail and compare? No need to put in on an RDC, just use the edge of a table or desk, and you could put a towel underneath. Do you know the technique?

Could you also measure the SW of both? You just need contact between two pencils and the strings. Again do you know the technique?

I guess there will be no way to verify the lead under the grommets at 12, but there is no need to since the guy from P1 confirmed it. Though I would be curious - and I think it is probably this - 4 layers of 1/4 in. 8 in long?

Pioneer · 09-12-2010, 01:32 PM

What did they say at P1 about his lead?

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Originally Posted by haderech

Terrific thread FabFed. Nice to see some others who feel the same way as I do after the Fed loss (sad).

Could you measure the balance of the real and the retail and compare? No need to put in on an RDC, just use the edge of a table or desk, and you could put a towel underneath. Do you know the technique?

Could you also measure the SW of both? You just need contact between two pencils and the strings. Again do you know the technique?

I guess there will be no way to verify the lead under the grommets at 12, but there is no need to since the guy from P1 confirmed it. Though I would be curious - and I think it is probably this - 2 strips of 1/4 in. 4 in long one on top of the other?

NickC · 09-12-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pistolTY

I'll tell you guys something there's no way Federer would put up an actual racket of his own because the actual racket he uses is not the one you can buy in the shops. I know this because I know the guy who was given your auction racket to string up and hit with to make it look used. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news hope you didn't pay too much.

I wish Ron still posted here, so he could tell you firsthand to shut the hell up and stop acting like you're important - because you're not and you have no idea what is and isn't Federer's actual frame.

In case you don't know who Ron is, he's Federer's personal stringer and racquet customizer. He's verified Fabfed's frames as the real thing several times over.

safe · 09-12-2010, 02:20 PM

Really good collection

Are the retail version is the same with custom ??

Thanks

AM95 · 09-12-2010, 04:57 PM

omfg nice fabfed!

idk how you do it, but its good stuff. thanks for sharing.

flashfire276 · 09-12-2010, 05:40 PM

Damn Fabfed.... I'm just speechless here. But a great congrats for getting the racquet. And from what I heard about those charity auctions, it must be a BIG sacrifice financially. I mean, you can get a nice used car instead of Roger's racquet.

tennisnoob3 · 09-12-2010, 05:51 PM

do you mind answering what charity auctioned this off and if you got all of these from the same one. thanks

zorg · 09-12-2010, 06:47 PM

Hey Fabfed congrats on the great get. You also have much more discipline than I do because I would go out the next day and play with it.

I have one request though. Can you measure the grip size? The way I would do it is take a piece of paper (something that doesn't stretch like string can) and make a thin strip and make as exact a measurement as you can. I am just curious because even though it says 4 3/8, it looks like its smaller than that (technically, it should be 4 7/16 with an overgrip, but it looks smaller for some reason).

Thanks a lot.

Bobby Jr · 09-12-2010, 07:05 PM

Darn Fabfed, wicked score and thanks for posting the pics.

aimr75 · 09-12-2010, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by zorg

Hey Fabfed congrats on the great get. You also have much more discipline than I do because I would go out the next day and play with it.

I obviously dont know how much fabfed paid for it, but Rogers blx that was auctioned off during the Aus Open Haiti benefit went for around 25 grand. Would you still hit with it?

Its very understandable these collectors items dont get used. Even the string breaking would de-value it

staedtler · 09-12-2010, 08:30 PM

Awesome. Thanks for the pics.

larlarbd · 09-12-2010, 10:12 PM

Once Again , Thanks For Sharing The Pics, Epic Collection. Great Post.

sixone90 · 09-13-2010, 01:37 AM

I know this is unrelated. But what camera do you use to take those photos?

nicolaisidek · 09-13-2010, 03:03 AM

AWESOMENESS FABFED! Do you know where his racquets are made at?

MichaelChang · 09-13-2010, 04:39 AM

wow man you did it again! I am guessing the FedK90 is the same as the FedBLX90. Let's first see if they weight the same?

Fabfed · 09-13-2010, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sixone90

I know this is unrelated. But what camera do you use to take those photos?

I'm not much of a photographer, used a Panasonic DMC-TZ15.

Fabfed · 09-13-2010, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by nicolaisidek

AWESOMENESS FABFED! Do you know where his racquets are made at?

There isn't a sticker, but it should be made in China like his K90s and the retail racquets.

Fabfed · 09-13-2010, 05:17 AM

I will try to respond to the other questions soon. In the meantime, here are my last batch of photos on the weight...

Retail US BLX90

Retail Asian BLX90

FedBLX90, surprise, surprise....

Recap of weight of the FedK90s

himynameisNIKE · 09-13-2010, 05:45 AM

WOW you are the man FabFed, thanks for all the pics

ericsson · 09-13-2010, 06:17 AM

Fabfed, when you find the time please drop me a mail (regarding the strings).

Grtz

09-12-2010, 01:29 PM	#61
haderech New User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 84	Terrific thread FabFed. Nice to see some others who feel the same way as I do after the Fed loss (sad). Could you measure the balance of the real and the retail and compare? No need to put in on an RDC, just use the edge of a table or desk, and you could put a towel underneath. Do you know the technique? Could you also measure the SW of both? You just need contact between two pencils and the strings. Again do you know the technique? I guess there will be no way to verify the lead under the grommets at 12, but there is no need to since the guy from P1 confirmed it. Though I would be curious - and I think it is probably this - 4 layers of 1/4 in. 8 in long? Last edited by haderech : 09-12-2010 at 01:44 PM.

09-12-2010, 02:20 PM	#64
safe Rookie Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 249	Really good collection Are the retail version is the same with custom ?? Thanks __________________ YouTek Speed MP 16/19 + Kirschbaum Pro Line II = AMAZING

09-12-2010, 05:40 PM	#66
flashfire276 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,900	Damn Fabfed.... I'm just speechless here. But a great congrats for getting the racquet. And from what I heard about those charity auctions, it must be a BIG sacrifice financially. I mean, you can get a nice used car instead of Roger's racquet. __________________ Babolat AeroPro Control MP. BLACK RACQUET 98T Genesis Black Magic 17g @ 54/56 lbs

09-12-2010, 07:05 PM	#69
Bobby Jr Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 4,543	Darn Fabfed, wicked score and thanks for posting the pics. __________________ Original Pro Staff 85, leaded to 370g, hybrid poly/syn gut set-up, 48-52-ish lbs.

09-12-2010, 08:30 PM	#71
staedtler Semi-Pro Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 402	Awesome. Thanks for the pics. __________________ Babolat Pure Storm - Tecnifibre Black Code