Current Main Rackets for TW Testers

Dgdavid · 11-28-2012, 06:47 AM

Hi TW,

With all the recent play tests, have there been any recent switches? I think Siobhan said she was switching to the new APD. Anyone else?
Chris sticking with PMP and C10 Pro or maybe going onto Blade 93? Maybe Andy too?
Granville still happy with Prestige S?
Brittany with 100S?
Jason edging towards Steam 99S?

David

TW Staff · 11-28-2012, 08:33 AM

Dgdavid,

I talked to all of our playtesters and here are our current main racquet(s):

Brittany:Yonex VCORE 100S (but excited to try the updated version next week)
Chris: Volkl C10 Pro/Wilson Pro Staff 6.0 95/Head Youtek IG Prestige MP
Andy: Yonex RDiS 100 Mid/Head MicroGEL Radical Mp Customized
Jason:Boris Becker Delta Core NYC Customized/Wilson Steam 99 or 99S
Siobhan: Babolat AeroPro Drive 2013
Spencer: Wilson Steam 99 S/ Head Youtek IG Extreme Pro 2.0
Tiffani: Donnay Formula 100/ ProKennex Q5 295
Karly: Wilson NTour 95/ Wilson Steam 96

As you can see, some can't choose only one (aka Chris)!

Brittany, TW

JackB1 · 11-28-2012, 08:38 AM

sticky this! And keep it updated as you guys change your preference!
that's an order!

Also....what about Mike?

And....I would like to rephrase the question to all the playtesters...
"if you had to play one match to win at all costs, what ONE racquet would
you take to the court?"

jorel · 11-28-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TW Staff

Dgdavid,

I talked to all of our playtesters and here are our current main racquet(s):

Brittany:Yonex VCORE 100S (but excited to try the updated version next week)
Chris: Volkl C10 Pro/Wilson Pro Staff 6.0 95/Head Youtek IG Prestige MP
Andy: Yonex RDiS 100 Mid/Head MicroGEL Radical Mp Customized
Jason:Boris Becker Delta Core London Customized/Wilson Steam 99 or 99S
Siobhan: Babolat AeroPro Drive 2013
Spencer: Wilson Steam 99 S/ Head Youtek IG Extreme Pro 2.0
Tiffani: Donnay Formula 100/ ProKennex Q5 295
Karly: Wilson NTour 95/ Wilson Steam 96

As you can see, some can't choose only one (aka Chris)!

Brittany, TW

how is the 6.0 95 one of chris' main racquets?? its been discontinued for years?

please tell me its getting another lifecycle

btw chris...i just obtained a green braided 6.0 95...i'll trade you for your original prestige pro...the one from the 80s....

TW Staff · 11-28-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JackB1

sticky this! And keep it updated as you guys change your preference!
that's an order!

Also....what about Mike?

And....I would like to rephrase the question to all the playtesters...
"if you had to play one match to win at all costs, what ONE racquet would
you take to the court?"

Mike said that he would play with the Prince TT Warrior MP. As for the rest of us, the racquets listed above would be the ones we would play with in a competitive match. For those of us who listed multiple ones, it would be whichever one we found first on the racquet wall.

Andy, TW

jorel · 11-28-2012, 09:04 AM

whos mike?

JackB1 · 11-28-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TW Staff

Mike said that he would play with the Prince TT Warrior MP. As for the rest of us, the racquets listed above would be the ones we would play with in a competitive match. For those of us who listed multiple ones, it would be whichever one we found first on the racquet wall.

Andy, TW

cop out!

coolblue123 · 11-28-2012, 09:21 AM

Did J switch back to the London from the NYC?

JackB1 · 11-28-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by coolblue123

Did J switch back to the London from the NYC?

looks like it. I was surprised by that too.

Also, Spencer going to the ultra tweener 100s??

Dgdavid · 11-28-2012, 10:16 AM

Thank you for the replies. Very interesting!

Granville and Carol?

TW Staff · 11-28-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by coolblue123

Did J switch back to the London from the NYC?

I didn't. That was a typo. Now fixed.

Jason, TW

Dgdavid · 11-28-2012, 10:20 AM

How does Andy customise his MG Rad? I use that too but use it stock.

TW Staff · 11-28-2012, 11:04 AM

Carol uses the Wilson BLX Six.One 95 16x18. Granville's current racquet of choice is the Head Youtek IG Prestige S .

Brittany, TW

TW Staff · 11-28-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dgdavid

How does Andy customise his MG Rad? I use that too but use it stock.

I had our expert racquet technician Paul Reed customize it (almost exactly) to the specs of a Yonex RDX 500 Mid, my favorite racquet of all time. I believe that it comes in a 12.2oz strung, 7.5 pts HL, with a swingweight of 324.

Here is an article I wrote about the process that Paul used to do my racquet:
http://blog.tenniswarehouse.com/racq...ert-paul-reed/

Andy, TW

Dgdavid · 11-28-2012, 03:21 PM

Cheers Andy.

Francis27 · 11-28-2012, 03:39 PM

oh i see Siobhan's current racket is the aeropro 2013. Im going to demo once it comes out, ive used the previous one and loved it. i may make a switch

coolblue123 · 11-29-2012, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TW Staff

I didn't. That was a typo. Now fixed.

Jason, TW

drats, I thought I'll get back to trying new sticks? =) Any possible suitors racquets in your queue? I thought I saw somewhere you like the Steam's alot.

Thanks again for the suggestions on the wrapping the lead. I just dialed it up to 11.7 oz.

TW Staff · 11-29-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by coolblue123

drats, I thought I'll get back to trying new sticks? =) Any possible suitors racquets in your queue? I thought I saw somewhere you like the Steam's alot.

Thanks again for the suggestions on the wrapping the lead. I just dialed it up to 11.7 oz.

How'd the lead tape experiment work out for you? Likes? Dislikes?

As for me, yes, it's true, I am really really enjoying the new Steam racquets. Both the 99 and 99S. Do I like them enough to make the official switch? Potentially. Make need to take a little bit of lead tape to them as well.

Jason, TW

coolblue123 · 11-29-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TW Staff

How'd the lead tape experiment work out for you? Likes? Dislikes?

As for me, yes, it's true, I am really really enjoying the new Steam racquets. Both the 99 and 99S. Do I like them enough to make the official switch? Potentially. Make need to take a little bit of lead tape to them as well.

Jason, TW

Originally I had it leaded up in the handle to 12.6oz and put some on 12 and 6. That DC composite made it really stable on the 3/9 so no need to lead there.
Really like it at first 45 minutes. Unfortunately, from minutes 46 to 90, my shoulder wanted to disown my arm. So I got it down to under 12 oz and it's working out now. Majority of the lead is still on the handle.
Pros:
Stable against heavy hitters
Serves packed alot of heat
2 HBH are wicked
With alot of lead on the handle, you can add more of lead around the hoop and won't have that "racquet is leaving your hand," feel.
Have no fear at the net against hard hitters as racquet is stable.

Cons:
Salonpa's is my fashion statement.
Lost alot of feel and touch.

But then, I am using this setup, so lead handle setup for the win!

sportmac · 11-29-2012, 03:05 PM

Did Granville weight up his Prestige S?

11-28-2012, 06:47 AM	#1
Dgdavid Professional Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 801	Current Main Rackets for TW Testers Hi TW, With all the recent play tests, have there been any recent switches? I think Siobhan said she was switching to the new APD. Anyone else? Chris sticking with PMP and C10 Pro or maybe going onto Blade 93? Maybe Andy too? Granville still happy with Prestige S? Brittany with 100S? Jason edging towards Steam 99S? David __________________ Contemplating next move...

11-28-2012, 08:33 AM	#2
TW Staff Administrator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tennis-Warehouse.com Posts: 22,437	Dgdavid, I talked to all of our playtesters and here are our current main racquet(s): Brittany:Yonex VCORE 100S (but excited to try the updated version next week) Chris: Volkl C10 Pro/Wilson Pro Staff 6.0 95/Head Youtek IG Prestige MP Andy: Yonex RDiS 100 Mid/Head MicroGEL Radical Mp Customized Jason:Boris Becker Delta Core NYC Customized/Wilson Steam 99 or 99S Siobhan: Babolat AeroPro Drive 2013 Spencer: Wilson Steam 99 S/ Head Youtek IG Extreme Pro 2.0 Tiffani: Donnay Formula 100/ ProKennex Q5 295 Karly: Wilson NTour 95/ Wilson Steam 96 As you can see, some can't choose only one (aka Chris)! Brittany, TW __________________ LIKE us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tenniswarehouse Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/TennisWarehouse TW Blog: http://blog.tenniswarehouse.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/tenniswarehouse Follow us on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/tenniswarehouse/ Add us on Google+: www.google.com/+tenniswarehouse Last edited by TW Staff : 11-28-2012 at 10:19 AM.

11-28-2012, 08:38 AM	#3
JackB1 Legend Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 8,275	sticky this! And keep it updated as you guys change your preference! that's an order! Also....what about Mike? And....I would like to rephrase the question to all the playtesters... "if you had to play one match to win at all costs, what ONE racquet would you take to the court?" __________________ Wilson Black Blade 104 - NXT Tour / Copoly at 55/51 Last edited by JackB1 : 11-28-2012 at 08:43 AM.

11-28-2012, 09:04 AM	#6
jorel Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,326	whos mike? __________________ wowzers

11-28-2012, 09:21 AM	#8
coolblue123 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 1,531	Did J switch back to the London from the NYC? __________________ BB NYC Hexy Fiber 17g 53lb.