Fila Astroceramic

SPtennis · 09-08-2012, 07:56 PM

Anybody know anything about them? I found one new, unstrung with all grommets.

What would be the best string to try on it?

Is it comparable to other major ceramics from the era?

These racquets good for power, spin, other?

Thanks for any input.

SP

PS Discovery model, all were named after space shuttle.

zapvor · 10-07-2012, 06:40 PM

post a pic!!!

Snaab · 10-11-2012, 11:47 AM

I had a 2nd generation Fila "Astroceramic" Champion that I used around 1988.
The original Fila Champion (early 80s) was IMO one of the coolest rackets of all time.
Anyways, the Astroceramic line of frames seemed to be named after the space shuttles - Columbia, Challenger, Discovery - something like that if memory serves correctly.
Coming from the late 80s, they are old school by today's standards - heavier and more flexible.
A new one is a great find.
I would think pretty much any string will work well in it.

Hannah19 · 10-14-2012, 12:15 PM

i just found a Fila System graphite.
Made by Snauwaert in Belgium. Classic PS 85 colorscheme and individual grommets.
Nice condition only the grip 5 is to big for me.
Anyway, nice to add to the collection of Fila woodies.

Snaab · 10-15-2012, 12:23 PM

Post a pic of the Fila System Graphite (please)!

retrowagen · 10-15-2012, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hannah19

i just found a Fila System graphite.
Made by Snauwaert in Belgium. Classic PS 85 colorscheme and individual grommets.
Nice condition only the grip 5 is to big for me.
Anyway, nice to add to the collection of Fila woodies.

I had one of those Fila "System" racquets a while back. See
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showt...la#post4275635

zapvor · 10-15-2012, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retrowagen

I had one of those Fila "System" racquets a while back. See
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showt...la#post4275635

cool! i think thats the fila i have too. i posted a pic in the rackets section

Hannah19 · 10-16-2012, 02:12 AM

Yep, that's the one!!!

georgeyew · 11-12-2012, 08:39 AM

I am so jealous. I've been looking for one since the 90's. Please post a photo so that I can drool even more.

georgeyew · 11-12-2012, 08:44 AM

Also, be careful stringing the racquet. Even though the grommets are new, they are probably dry and brittle from being so old. The could crack when a string is pulled through them.

Antónis · 12-14-2012, 06:23 AM

Hi guys

What can you say about this Fila racket below?

http://www.custojusto.pt/Porto/6796406.htm

I'm a modest collector myself (I'll post some pics from my old school frames one day), and a bit curious about this beauty

It looks good

Regards

António - Portugal

zapvor · 12-14-2012, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antónis

Hi guys

What can you say about this Fila racket below?

http://www.custojusto.pt/Porto/6796406.htm

I'm a modest collector myself (I'll post some pics from my old school frames one day), and a bit curious about this beauty

It looks good

Regards

António - Portugal

hi!
actually this is the one i have, not the previous one posted here

Antónis · 12-14-2012, 08:54 AM

I have some more pics from this stick, how can i upload them?

I'm just about to buy this racket, I should send an answer to the seller this weekend.

I'm not familiarized with Fila rackets, and how much they worth, what do you guys think about this one?

Hannah19 · 12-14-2012, 03:06 PM

In the current market it's hard to put a value on it.
FILA rackets are not the most wanted for collectors but then again, they do represent a classic tennis brand.
I'd pay about U$50.00 for one like this in average condition.
Mint would be around U$75.00.

zapvor · 12-14-2012, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antónis

I have some more pics from this stick, how can i upload them?

I'm just about to buy this racket, I should send an answer to the seller this weekend.

I'm not familiarized with Fila rackets, and how much they worth, what do you guys think about this one?

i think you need 50 posts before you can post pics. i say $50 is fair enough depending on condition

Antónis · 12-15-2012, 07:40 AM

Ok
I just bought the racket, 15€ with shipment fees - thats about 20 USD, or so
It's not mint, there are some scratches at the top, but i think it's a good deal anyway

zapvor · 12-15-2012, 09:34 AM

good stuff!

Antónis · 12-19-2012, 08:25 AM

Hi guys

My Fila just arrived today, and what an absolute beauty racket this is

Just some few ware scratches at the top, nice original Fila leather grip in good condition, the cover is almost mint, and has some kind of velvet surface outside and inside (kind like my Max 200G cover, but black - the Max 200G is a classy red) - this one deserves some picks here, but unfortunately I'm not allowed to upload attachments.

It's a really heavy stick (I would say in the 370's grs. range), very head-light, don't have any info about head-size, but seems smaller than a PS 85, and a bit bigger than a GTX-Pro, probably around 80 Sq. I., and it's 100% graphite, so with this specs must be a really stiff racket

The strings are lame, but I'll try to hit a bit tonight, just for the fun - if the rain allows me to...

SPtennis · 02-20-2013, 04:49 PM

I can't post photos yet. Unless there is a way?

Sptennis

SPtennis · 02-21-2013, 09:31 PM

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...7/Picture2.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...7/Picture3.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...7/Picture1.jpg

09-08-2012, 07:56 PM	#1
SPtennis New User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 5	Fila Astroceramic Anybody know anything about them? I found one new, unstrung with all grommets. What would be the best string to try on it? Is it comparable to other major ceramics from the era? These racquets good for power, spin, other? Thanks for any input. SP PS Discovery model, all were named after space shuttle. Last edited by SPtennis : 09-08-2012 at 08:00 PM. Reason: addition

10-07-2012, 06:40 PM	#2
zapvor Legend Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: tennis courts Posts: 7,909	post a pic!!! __________________ Member of TW MAC. yes, we are better than you. and we bout to hop on a court to make another 'mil

10-11-2012, 11:47 AM	#3
Snaab Rookie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 105	I had a 2nd generation Fila "Astroceramic" Champion that I used around 1988. The original Fila Champion (early 80s) was IMO one of the coolest rackets of all time. Anyways, the Astroceramic line of frames seemed to be named after the space shuttles - Columbia, Challenger, Discovery - something like that if memory serves correctly. Coming from the late 80s, they are old school by today's standards - heavier and more flexible. A new one is a great find. I would think pretty much any string will work well in it. __________________ Wilson BLX Blade 98, Slazenger Pro Braided (TW reissue), Yonex RDS-001 98 & VCore 97 (310g) & VCore 98D, Head IG Radical Pro & Prestige MP Ltd.

10-14-2012, 12:15 PM	#4
Hannah19 Professional Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 851	i just found a Fila System graphite. Made by Snauwaert in Belgium. Classic PS 85 colorscheme and individual grommets. Nice condition only the grip 5 is to big for me. Anyway, nice to add to the collection of Fila woodies. __________________ 2x MAX 200G PRO, Nat.Gut/Ferry Force Super Touch at 58 lbs.

10-15-2012, 12:23 PM	#5
Snaab Rookie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 105	Post a pic of the Fila System Graphite (please)! __________________ Wilson BLX Blade 98, Slazenger Pro Braided (TW reissue), Yonex RDS-001 98 & VCore 97 (310g) & VCore 98D, Head IG Radical Pro & Prestige MP Ltd.