****Yonex Thread****

[Fedace]

GREATNESS of Bucket is no longer here to contribute. I had some questions for him as well.

[rdis10093]

Buckethead, was the guy with the wierd pics for avatar right? He knew som much stuff about yonex, and he has been a member here for a while. So I would assume he knew the rules. Did he deleate himself or get banned? If so why?

[tnnsxace]

Originally Posted by Gasolina

Hehe, I have an XL 95 in 3/8, but it's staying in my bag as my "shoulder repair" stick.

I've succesfully transitioned to the 1 Tour version. It's essentially the XL 95, albeit a little more flex/feel and a little less free power, though a lot lot more solid.

I said "free power" because if you have developed strokes, you'd be able to hit big with the 1 Tour too. With a little lead at the 12, you'd be able to blast away.

Back to your question, the closest would be the RDiS 200 MP. Or maybe a Dunlop Aerogel 4D 200 euro version

I had o3 Tours MP & Ozone Tours MP, and I loved how flexy those racquets were. I like the feel I get off of my Yonex way better though, as it's a bit more solid and stable.

I honestly don't think I can transition to the regular RQiS 1 Tour; it seems way too heavy for me and a lot of the review say that is it way too underpowered :l

I actually tried the Babolat Pure Storm GTs, and surprisingly, I played a more consistent game with it, and more power as well. Maybe I should just get the XL 95 Lite, then lead it up if needed? I wanted to try out the Ezone 100 to get that extra oomph on my shots, but the thick beams are really scaring me off. Have you tried that one?

[Gasolina]

I'm assuming you play with the XL 95 in stock? Honestly I'm not a fan of leading up something THAT much. PLus, you'd be putting most of the lead in the handle. I tried that once and it was too polarized at the handle and I thought the added weight didn't contribute anything good to the racquet and you'll be better off with the XL 95 Lite in stock.

For me, the Tour worked because I was leading up my XL 95 to beef it up. My biggest gripe about your racquet is it isn't as stable at the net. Some lead at the 3&9 fixed that. The Tour in stock is rock solid and I only added lead at the 12 to get more oomph.

Also, the "underpoweredness" of the Tour is blown way out of proportion. It's nothing a little lead at the 12 won't solve and a good set of string. As a comparison, you get nothing but praise on the PS85 (even if its low powered), and people just add "yeah I did add lead to the 3&9" only when asked.

Haven't tried the e-zone but somebody in the thread mentioned that it was suited for more flattish shots. Honestly, I'd be scared of the thick beam too. I had to work a lot of balls to get my forehand and backhand in tune w/ the RQiS tapered beam.

[tnnsxace]

Originally Posted by Gasolina

I'm assuming you play with the XL 95 in stock? Honestly I'm not a fan of leading up something THAT much. PLus, you'd be putting most of the lead in the handle. I tried that once and it was too polarized at the handle and I thought the added weight didn't contribute anything good to the racquet and you'll be better off with the XL 95 Lite in stock.

For me, the Tour worked because I was leading up my XL 95 to beef it up. My biggest gripe about your racquet is it isn't as stable at the net. Some lead at the 3&9 fixed that. The Tour in stock is rock solid and I only added lead at the 12 to get more oomph.

Also, the "underpoweredness" of the Tour is blown way out of proportion. It's nothing a little lead at the 12 won't solve and a good set of string. As a comparison, you get nothing but praise on the PS85 (even if its low powered), and people just add "yeah I did add lead to the 3&9" only when asked.

Haven't tried the e-zone but somebody in the thread mentioned that it was suited for more flattish shots. Honestly, I'd be scared of the thick beam too. I had to work a lot of balls to get my forehand and backhand in tune w/ the RQiS tapered beam.

I think for now I'm just gonna stick with my 2 XL 95s. I know the type of shots you produce are more dependent on the way you hit rather than the racquet itself, but I wanna flatten out my shots more easily. I still haven't been able to really dial in my game with the XL 95s; I still shank balls left and right, but that could be because of lack of footwork and preparation. But the thick beam still plays with my head I loved the thin beam on my Ozone Tours!

If it's not too much to ask, can you suggest some tweaks I can do to fix up the racquet for me? Last month, I had em strung with Luxilon Big Banger Alu Rough on the mains at 60#, & PSG on the crosses at 57#. Now I have Luxilon Savage on the mains at 58#, & PSG on the crosses at 56. The current setup is definitely not working for me; my arm feels all the harsh vibrations and hitting flat is pretty much impossible

[Gasolina]

Originally Posted by tnnsxace

If it's not too much to ask, can you suggest some tweaks I can do to fix up the racquet for me? Last month, I had em strung with Luxilon Big Banger Alu Rough on the mains at 60#, & PSG on the crosses at 57#. Now I have Luxilon Savage on the mains at 58#, & PSG on the crosses at 56. The current setup is definitely not working for me; my arm feels all the harsh vibrations and hitting flat is pretty much impossible

Do you have a reason why you like to string with poly mains and syn gut crosses? I tried that setup only once and I found it too much for me. Didn't want to swing till my arm falls off on every rally.

I found that soft co-polys work best for the stick. The 16x18 pattern helps with arm issues and even adds to the spin you get from polys.

Hitting flat may not be the best for this setup too. Have you tried a full bed of a good multi? I tried Biphase at 51lbs on the XL 95 and found that setup to be the best for flattening it out

[tnnsxace]

Originally Posted by Gasolina

Do you have a reason why you like to string with poly mains and syn gut crosses? I tried that setup only once and I found it too much for me. Didn't want to swing till my arm falls off on every rally.

I found that soft co-polys work best for the stick. The 16x18 pattern helps with arm issues and even adds to the spin you get from polys.

Hitting flat may not be the best for this setup too. Have you tried a full bed of a good multi? I tried Biphase at 51lbs on the XL 95 and found that setup to be the best for flattening it out

I'm not sure, but I thought I read it on here somewhere that that setup mentioned above worked pretty well with the Yonex. Most likely it was probably for my Prince -_- HAHA. I think I might try Babolat Revenge on both of em next time I restring.

So, I've rallied and played three or four sets with the Luxilon Savage on the mains at 58# & PSG on the crosses and I didn't have any pain afterwards. I think I just really needed the strings to loosen up on me or something. Strange though, because I had Luxilon Big Banger Alu Rough on the mains at 60# & PSG on the crosses at 57# and didn't have a problem at all from the start.

I probably won't buy anything new for the rest of the year, unless it's Yonex's replacement for the XL 95. Who knows, I might change my mind though.

[Sander001]

I got into Yonex years ago when I was looking for a change to a new racquet and wanted something in the 98sq" range but also something that was low powered with a thin beam. That racquet turned out to be the Yonex Ti-80 and I still use it on occasion. It's old, but looks new. Loved Yonex ever since.

I improved and felt confident about using a midsize and acquired the RDX500 90(loved it but way too flexy) and have been using the RDS001 90 since it came out in 2007. It's easily the ugliest racquet I've ever held but it plays with such pure magnificence that I knew there could be no other. I bought six of them and the quality control is outstanding.

I also own an RDS002 Tour that I had to own just as an homage to my first Yonex, the Ti-80. Good racquet, but I prefer the Ti-80.

[klementine79]

This thread is now an official petition for the immediate reinstatement of Buckethead and Fedace.

Let's not go the way of bi-partisan politics here.

[In D Zone]

Fellow Yonex-fanatixs !

Need some advice on string set (tension / hybrid or not) for RD TI80.

I have the Blue /Red and the recent version Black Orange copies of this frame. I found the frame to be stiffer than what the specs indicated and struggled to find the right string set up for these puppies. Currently strung with hybrid 58/56 lbs.

Any suggestion?

[klementine79]

^Just picked one of these up, the black/orange type, and they feel 61ra to me. Should probably mention that it is the ti80 lite but a grip swap (leather) and some tape at 3&9 brings it up to par.

Strung mine up with my go to hybrid, x-1(16g) and aluPower, 59/55. Great ball pocketing, superb feel. Reminds me of a more 'connected' rdis200. Thinner beam = better feel with this one and easier to manipulate on serve. The rdis just felt too numb and needed full poly to crispen it up but this ti80 is just right, foam filled too.

I can see why the recommended tension is 55-65, think I'll go 62/58 next time with this hybrid.

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What's up with the stiffness on the new xi vcores? Why make them stiffer than the previous ones? Disappointing to say the least.