Donnay Pro One 97 users club

[neil1b]

Originally Posted by rlau

sWhat do you think the last part is? Unstrung swingweight?

Very cool indeed!

The last part is just the serial number of the racquet with those specs. I spoke to donnay and they will match additional sticks from this serial number. If they don't have the same spec racquet in stock, they will use lead to match them. But a lot of times they have them. I think it's great that donnay is up front with their manufacturing tolerances rather than hide them like the other brands. Nothing is worse than buying a second or third stick that is way off from your first.

[neil1b]

Originally Posted by ramos77

My brother bought one for me today, and is bringing it back home with him.

I have had issues with my elbow, I'm thinking of using a full bed of Babolat VS natural gut.

What tension do you guys recommend? And do you think it might be too powerful? I don't care about the cost, can't play tennis if my elbow gets worse.

Thanks

This racquet will definitely help your elbow. A multi or gut/poly hybrid will do wonders if you want a soft responsive racquet with a lot of touch. Full poly will tame thracquet a bit and give you pop when you lay into a ball. I like the full poly. Even with the poly, it is still a comfy stick

[RollTrackTake]

Originally Posted by ramos77

What tension do you guys recommend? And do you think it might be too powerful? I don't care about the cost, can't play tennis if my elbow gets worse.

Thanks

I strung my pro 1 with a multi @ 56lbs and I had a lot of balls fly on me. Next time out I will string at 60lbs for a multi.

[shogun90]

TW put up the review: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Revi...RO1Review.html

[marlinspike]

I just put in my order. It's expected to arrive at TW early this upcoming week and I might have it as early as Friday (I need a 4 5/. I went with Head RIP Control 16 at 55lbs. I guess I'll find out if that's too much pop. I know I really like the demo Donnay sent me strung with X-Copoly 17, but the string is a little stiffer than I like (I currently play with an old Slazenger Pro Braided strung with Babolat Xcel 16 at 58lbs). This was the only racquet of all the ones I demoed that gave me significant and immediate improvement.

[skeeter]

Anyone using the Dual Pro version of this (18x20)? Just received a demo from Donnay and have used it once so far. I normally hit fairly flat, driving balls, but like to use a little spin as well. Got good pop off my serves and controllable power on ground strokes. Need to play a bit more. Wonder how it compares to the Pro One version. Thanks.

[neil1b]

Check the first page, I have one. I like the pro one better but my game is heavy topspin.......I believe if you are a flat hitter the 18x20 will serve you better. Also, depending on the strings the racquet will play completely different.

My pro one with SOLINCO tour bite plays my different than my other pro one with pro supex blue gear at the sae tensions.

To each there own....... The donnay is a great stick none the less.


Ps- With the x dual pro use a poly with more pop like tour bite. A less powerful poly make the frame way underpowered even for us heavy hitters

[skeeter]

Originally Posted by neil1b

Check the first page, I have one. I like the pro one better but my game is heavy topspin.......I believe if you are a flat hitter the 18x20 will serve you better. Also, depending on the strings the racquet will play completely different.

My pro one with SOLINCO tour bite plays my different than my other pro one with pro supex blue gear at the sae tensions.

To each there own....... The donnay is a great stick none the less.


Ps- With the x dual pro use a poly with more pop like tour bite. A less powerful poly make the frame way underpowered even for us heavy hitters

Thanks. I'm a 4.0/4.5, 1hbh, all courter, and do hit flatter (though with some spin here and there) so maybe the 18x20 is more suited to me. I played well with it in my first outing; have another match tomorrow.

I noticed in one of your posts that you were going to try some different strings in the Dual Pro; have you done that yet? Not sure what the strings are in the demo I have, but suspect it's one of Donnay's brands since it came from them. I have used TB in gut/poly hybrids so if I end up purchasing a dual pro, might try that out as part of a gut/poly hybrid.

[Faithfulfather]

That tour bite doesn't chew through that gut?

[RollTrackTake]

String set up update:

1. The Donnay X - Copoly 17 @ 55lbs is playing a lot better for me now that the string has settled in with 3 hours playing time. Decent power, good control. Doesn't have the bite of a shaped poly. Overall a nice comfortable ride.

2. Lux Savage/Gosen Sheep. 52/56. Very powerful and to my surprise generates a lot of spin with decent control. The power is a tad much. Comfy on the arm. Will continue to play it to see how it performs with more time on it. Next time will try tension at 54/60.

[RollTrackTake]

Any of you tried the buttcap and/or slide weights with the Pro 1??? What results or performance differences have you noticed in utilizing them? I'm thinking of toying with them a bit. Especially for doubles play. I'd like the Pro 1 to be a little more HL.

[Faithfulfather]

I'm out again. The rebel 98 just fits me better.

[neil1b]

Faithful.....your back??? Glad to see you came back to the stick!!!

I use the tour bite in a full bed, not crooked with gut.

How's it going with the tourna string?

[Faithfulfather]

I like it. I have elbow issues so I use it because it is a softer poly. After some more flexbar exercises I may try another run with the bhb7.

[ramos77]

yay finally got one



going to string it with either Klip natural gut or Bab VS black

Might try 60 pounds. this racquet is gorgeous. mine weighs 311 grams by the way

[ramos77]

can anyone tell me if the end of the bumper guards on their 97 sticks out? ie. it's not flush with the racquet?

[aimr75]

Originally Posted by ramos77

yay finally got one



going to string it with either Klip natural gut or Bab VS black

Might try 60 pounds. this racquet is gorgeous. mine weighs 311 grams by the way

Originally Posted by ramos77

can anyone tell me if the end of the bumper guards on their 97 sticks out? ie. it's not flush with the racquet?

Nice, you should enjoy that frame. Mine dont stick out. I imagine once strung they should come in with the tension

[prosealster]

Originally Posted by ramos77

can anyone tell me if the end of the bumper guards on their 97 sticks out? ie. it's not flush with the racquet?

mine does...not the best quality racquet around

[ramos77]

i think it might be a dodgy bumper, dissapointing considering the price of this thing

[ramos77]

Originally Posted by aimr75

Nice, you should enjoy that frame. Mine dont stick out. I imagine once strung they should come in with the tension

thanks mate, makes sense! first time I've bought a racquet without strings...

can't wait to hit with it. what are your thoughts on NG string at 60 pounds?