Tsonga with blackout racquet

[raging]

Jo Wilfried was intended to push the new AeroLine Range. This is just a try out as Paul suggested. Problem will be if Jo really likes it & doesn't want to move back! But marketing strategy is easy to change, sometimes keeping your players happy is more important.
As I mentioned before, the Pure Storm was really intended to give a box beam alternative never to directly takeover sales from the Drive or Aero lines. Babolat never wanted the classic players market, it isn't worth anything in terms of sales . Head, Wilson & Prince also realised this but they have a longer, more established line. It has taken these 3 longer to re-position themselves as they are all much bigger.

Babolat have been carefully sidestepping the opposition & trying to whisper their message. It may not suit some people but it has worked for them.
They know they are not no. 1 but they are working on it.

Jo Wilfried & his blackout racquet is really the thread topic & he is in a similar position to babolat.
He is not no. 1 but wants to contend at the big ones.
A flatter trajectory, more direct way is better for him.(only my opinion).
Roger Rasheed will give him this but it is going to hurt.
Depends on how much he wants it.

I humbly disagree on Harrison, lots of companies want him, if he starts focusing he has all the potential. This is probably doing him a disservice, he needs another 2 years probably(a very young 20something) but if he catches the right draw he can still move up next year. He is raw.
I am sure Babolat will have him swinging this frame as well.

[Blaxican10s]

With Nadal out of the Aussie, they need Tsonga to make a good showing for their new Aero line. Looking forward to seeing if they PJ up a new stick for him (like a Pure Storm) or if he sticks with the APD+racquet.

[Cup8489]

Originally Posted by raging

Jo Wilfried was intended to push the new AeroLine Range. This is just a try out as Paul suggested. Problem will be if Jo really likes it & doesn't want to move back! But marketing strategy is easy to change, sometimes keeping your players happy is more important.
As I mentioned before, the Pure Storm was really intended to give a box beam alternative never to directly takeover sales from the Drive or Aero lines. Babolat never wanted the classic players market, it isn't worth anything in terms of sales . Head, Wilson & Prince also realised this but they have a longer, more established line. It has taken these 3 longer to re-position themselves as they are all much bigger.

Babolat have been carefully sidestepping the opposition & trying to whisper their message. It may not suit some people but it has worked for them.
They know they are not no. 1 but they are working on it.

Jo Wilfried & his blackout racquet is really the thread topic & he is in a similar position to babolat.
He is not no. 1 but wants to contend at the big ones.
A flatter trajectory, more direct way is better for him.(only my opinion).
Roger Rasheed will give him this but it is going to hurt.
Depends on how much he wants it.

I humbly disagree on Harrison, lots of companies want him, if he starts focusing he has all the potential. This is probably doing him a disservice, he needs another 2 years probably(a very young 20something) but if he catches the right draw he can still move up next year. He is raw.
I am sure Babolat will have him swinging this frame as well.

Babolat sold 4 of the top 5 frames this year. Safe to say they're number 1 in the racquet department.

[dunlop_fort_knox]

now that the end of the world suspense is over, this tsonga racquet thing can get it's just do in the media.

[raging]

Originally Posted by Cup8489

Babolat sold 4 of the top 5 frames this year. Safe to say they're number 1 in the racquet department.

The figures that you may have read in this forum are not world wide sales(USA only) & are only based on tennis specialists/pro shops etc. Internet sales & Big Department Stores were not included in this.

Overall racket (units sold) sales are what counts.

Ask Babolat, they consider themselves World-Wide no. 3 in tennis racquet sales, behind wilson & head. All the racquet companies have a good idea where they are placed.

I am not saying Babolat has not had a very good 2012.

What would make 2013 start off with a bang would be Jo Wilfried winning the Oz Open. With or without the blackout racquet.

[Bartelby]

The control/storm line has been around a very long time and a lot of their players use it, and it could use the extra promotion especially given that the aerostorm line has collapsed.

Gonzales used to be its key male promoter, and why use a blacked out racquet in a filmed and public practice?

[thecrusher956]

Just saw other hopman cup vid and Tomic is also using a blacked out frame

[luishcorreia]

Originally Posted by niktub

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=YO1hU29miSU


different headshape?
PST?

The racquet looks great and of a thinner beam. I always thought Jo had a very powerful game for an AeroPure Drive. He needs a more control oriented racquet.

[tick115]

Originally Posted by Midguytenis

Tsonga is a flat hitter, playing with that racket is a draw back to him, He will obtain a lot more with the 18x20, if they could make a Aero pro, 100sq would ideal.

With all the respect, Harrisson isn't that great, He has not top 30 potential, but that's beyond the point.

Niether, Nor, did you just see him hit the "Top Spin" in the video. Smaller HS equals faster HS.

[klementine79]

Originally Posted by thecrusher956

Just saw other hopman cup vid and Tomic is also using a blacked out frame

Could be wrong but I swore I saw that familiar head pro-stock buttcap. If this is true and Yonex has lost him, it's a big blow for their marketing team.


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No matter what racquet Tsonga has in hand, he needs to make better decisions on court. He gets caught in 'no-man's-land' too often up at net and at mid-court. He has all the essential tools of a champion, just needs to be a tad less aggressive and a bit more decisive/smart with ball.

Being a life long 18x20 user, I'll say that moving to a 16x19 pattern is not that big of a deal, until you switch back to the closed pattern, then you feel 'at home'.

[Bartelby]

If the switch to Yonex was his only problem, then Tomic will win the AO.

[Midguytenis]

It's about money, whoever pays more He will play with, now some rackets may be easier and give a little advantage here and there, but moneytalk.

Yonex has Nick Kyrgios as well, He is pretty darn good, He can be better than Tomic if he puts the work on, his serve and forehand are already better, but Tomic is better at this points, no question.

[DownTheLineWith90]

these contracts..

[thecrusher956]

Tsonga with a 100 sq inch 16x19 racquet is simply ridiculous. Yeah, sometimes he makes those awesome shots, but its rarely. At the WTF, you could clearly see he was struggling against top players

[DownTheLineWith90]

Tsonga simply doesnt need the explosive power of the Aero.
He's much more suited to the closed, controlled rackets.

[roundiesee]

Does anyone know what stencil is on the strings of Jo's racket? Doesn't look like a Babolat stencil at all.

[Rock Strongo]

Originally Posted by roundiesee

Does anyone know what stencil is on the strings of Jo's racket? Doesn't look like a Babolat stencil at all.

It's the new Babolat stencil. I don't think it looks good at all. Kind of like someone stenciling a racquet and then not being bothered halfway.

[roundiesee]

Originally Posted by Rock Strongo

It's the new Babolat stencil. I don't think it looks good at all. Kind of like someone stenciling a racquet and then not being bothered halfway.

Thanks! Yes, of course you're right, I had forgotten they had a re- branding recently. I agree, I don't like the new logo as well,

[Nostradamus]

TW saids it is the New aeropro drive plus 2013. so what else could it be ? but I wonder why it is blacked out ?

[Cup8489]

Originally Posted by Nostradamus

TW saids it is the New aeropro drive plus 2013. so what else could it be ? but I wonder why it is blacked out ?

Come on Fedace when are you gonna stop being so delusional?