The Fischer Faction!

[NicoMK]

Originally Posted by Cesare

just got my hands on an early Pro n. 1 Silver/red/black 330 grams. the seller told me that the frame was basically a Vt pro 98, same mold. if so, i should be very happy..

It is.

Kaflenikov used to play with the VT Pro 98 - blue, silver and pink - and then used the same model under various paintjobs. This red and silver is one of those.

Great frame, very stable with that Fischer feel, using the vacuum technics graphite and ceramics. Enjoy it !

[Cesare]

Originally Posted by NicoMK

It is.

Kaflenikov used to play with the VT Pro 98 - blue, silver and pink - and then used the same model under various paintjobs. This red and silver is one of those.

Great frame, very stable with that Fischer feel, using the vacuum technics graphite and ceramics. Enjoy it !

Great news from you. the only pro n1 version i have in my collection is the Ft 325 grams version,a good frame, but too dampened for my taste. again, i don't like too much the extra lenght of the frame. Hope this works better..

[craniopath]

are vacuum series handles;

a) one piece with the racquet
b) molded
c) have pallets but good like finding your size
d) changes from year to year and 90 to 98

thanks in advance

[craniopath]

90 to 98 headsize

[eman resu]

Is anybody here familiar with the Fischer M Speed Pro Number One Light 105 (the lighter version, red and green)? How does it play? I'm thinking about getting one and adding some weight.

[evantsung]

Originally Posted by craniopath

are vacuum series handles;

a) one piece with the racquet
b) molded
c) have pallets but good like finding your size
d) changes from year to year and 90 to 98

thanks in advance

Both my Vac 90 Pro handles are molded in the same material as the rest of the racquet body. No hard foam or hairpin to speak of.

[craniopath]

thanks a lot evantsung. let's see how long will it take till I can find a 5/8 vac pro 90 I can afford. hmm

[craniopath]

has anyone tried replacing the plastic screws holding the pallets together with steel/brass ones?
if not can I be the first

[craniopath]

it's obvious but the idea is to weigh up the racket.

[tapatio]

I am looking for some pro revolution sticks (silver version) if anybody is willing to part from them let me know, thanks

[DBrickshaw]

Hey guys so i bought a couple fischer m speed pro no. 1s with the green and yellow paint job and they say made in china on the inside of the throat. I was wondering if they were fake or legit. Any thoughts?

[etrevino09]

Originally Posted by DBrickshaw

Hey guys so i bought a couple fischer m speed pro no. 1s with the green and yellow paint job and they say made in china on the inside of the throat. I was wondering if they were fake or legit. Any thoughts?

I do not have that model to compare, but, Fischer is not a target for fake makers, I doubt your racquets are not original. As far as I know the last generations of Fischer were all made in China. Best way to find it out is to string one and look for the unique feel and arm friendlyness of Fischer. No way a fake is going to feel like the real thing.

[blackfrido]

SOME OF YOU GUYS MIGHT BE INTERESTED ON THESE;
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=416314

[sstchur]

I have 4 Fischer Pro No One 98s (SL, No tolerance)

I like them quite a bit, and have been using them for over 2 years now -- while I don't think they are exactly "perfect" for me, I haven't found anything better.

But I've heard that some of the older Fischers are ever more comfy, more solid and more stable. So I'm interested in trying something, but I don't know much about the old offerings.

Can anyone offer suggestions? If there is anything that doesn't have a tapered beam but is more constant, that might be good for me. Feel is really important and I want it my frames to feel rock solid and "plush."

But the other thing that is important is that I need something I can actually find a few of in either 4 3/8 or 4 1/2. I'm actually looking for something that I might consider switching to, so availability (even used) is important.

Speed Pro? Vacuum something or other? Black Granite? I don't really even know the differences or what's what when it comes to the older offerings, so suggestions and explanations are greatly appreciated.

[TheRed]

Ask Blackfrido if he still has those pro tour ft's. I think those were the best racquets fischer produced in the last 15 years. totally underrated. solid yet plush. Like a modern version of the early Pro Staff 85 (I hate the china ones).

[sstchur]

Originally Posted by TheRed

Ask Blackfrido if he still has those pro tour ft's. I think those were the best racquets fischer produced in the last 15 years. totally underrated. solid yet plush. Like a modern version of the early Pro Staff 85 (I hate the china ones).

Ok, I'll look into it. I think on of the things I like least about the Pro No Ones I have is the thinkness of the beam as it gets towards 12 o clock. When I play with other frames have have like a 20 to 22mm straight beam, I feel I can cut through the air much more easily. I really notice a definitely difference on serve, where with a straight beam racquet I can get more spin when I want to.

[sstchur]

Originally Posted by sstchur

Ok, I'll look into it. I think on of the things I like least about the Pro No Ones I have is the thinkness of the beam as it gets towards 12 o clock. When I play with other frames have have like a 20 to 22mm straight beam, I feel I can cut through the air much more easily. I really notice a definitely difference on serve, where with a straight beam racquet I can get more spin when I want to.

Also, if anyone has any older Fischers they want to part with that might fit what I'm looking for (straight beam, super soft, super comfy, rock solid stability), please email me: sstchur(at)yahoo.com

[McLovin]

Originally Posted by TheRed

Ask Blackfrido if he still has those pro tour ft's. I think those were the best racquets fischer produced in the last 15 years. totally underrated. solid yet plush. Like a modern version of the early Pro Staff 85 (I hate the china ones).

Just an FYI...there were two incarnations of the 'Pro Tour FT':

A red version:


and a yellow version (not to be confused with the yellow 'Pro Tour FT Extreme'):


I'm not sure if there is any difference between the two, but I used the red version ~ 10 years ago and was not that impressed.

However, I really did like the M-Comp 95, which I used for over 3 years. 20mm straight beam, very low powered, and tons of feel. The only issue is its a 95, not a 98 like the Pro No 1 & Pro Tour.

And I agree on the beam width of Pro No 1s. I'm using the Pacific X-Force Pro (effectively the Pro No 1), and it took me a while to adjust after years of using 20-21mm straight beams.

[Mig1NC]

Question for you guys. Is the new Pacific X-Fast Pro 100 based on any existing Fischer molds from what you can tell?

On paper, the beam tapers from 22.5mm a the shaft to 25mm at the tip. The thing is the same length as the old Pro Tour FT shown above.
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Paci...IC-PXFSTP.html

[McLovin]

When I first saw it's specs, I immediately thought of the Progressor NT, but that was 98 sq in and 16x20 pattern. So the best I can tell, it is a 100% new mold.

I'm interested in it for some of my high school players (I coach a girls team). It seems to be a Pure Drive clone.