All of my Yonexes (Almost...)

Dino Lagaffe · 01-04-2013, 09:44 AM

I really like Yonex. (And Rossignol, and Head, and Völkl, and Donnay, and Fischer etc...) Here's a picture of almost all of the Yonexes I've got at the moment. I know there's an SRD tour 95 missing, and probably an RD10 Power long.

Hannah19 · 01-04-2013, 02:44 PM

I've several of your collection that came with a bunch of older rackets. I think I have about 15 yonex rackets dating from the 80's up until 2005.

NLBwell · 01-04-2013, 08:49 PM

Any of these the oval-headed ones instead of the usual rectangular head?

Dino Lagaffe · 01-05-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NLBwell

Any of these the oval-headed ones instead of the usual rectangular head?

Yes, three different models:

OPS-32

RX-28

RX-37

Dino Lagaffe · 01-05-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Hannah19

I've several of your collection that came with a bunch of older rackets. I think I have about 15 yonex rackets dating from the 80's up until 2005.

How do you like them? Any favorites of the bunch? There's a monolitic solidness to some of those old Yonexes.

Hannah19 · 01-05-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dino Lagaffe

How do you like them? Any favorites of the bunch? There's a monolitic solidness to some of those old Yonexes.

Frankly, I played with a modern white/grey with gold model but I totally mishit the balls with it.
Could be the isometric headshape or the crappy stringjob.
I will take one out once more to try. Which model has this "monolitic solidness" about it? Maybe it's amongst the bunch.

NLBwell · 01-05-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dino Lagaffe

Yes, three different models:

OPS-32

RX-28

RX-37

I always thought these rackets were cool, being the exceptions.

galain · 01-06-2013, 02:09 AM

Dino

Do you have a favourite?

Gonzalito17 · 01-06-2013, 06:32 AM

Very nice collection of weapons. Selling any of those RD7s?

Dino Lagaffe · 01-06-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hannah19

Frankly, I played with a modern white/grey with gold model but I totally mishit the balls with it.
Could be the isometric headshape or the crappy stringjob.
I will take one out once more to try. Which model has this "monolitic solidness" about it? Maybe it's amongst the bunch.

Two really stand out: the Super RD Tour and the RD-7.

Dino Lagaffe · 01-06-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by galain

Dino

Do you have a favourite?

Yeah, I really like the aforementioned frames; SRD Tour and RD-7. Beautiful racquets and very nice to play with. Both are on my top-10, including all brands.

Dino Lagaffe · 01-06-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonzalito17

Very nice collection of weapons. Selling any of those RD7s?

Thanks.

No, sorry.

galain · 01-06-2013, 10:09 PM

Thanks Dino

I haven't ever hit with the SRD. The RD7 - I can understand why it's at the top of your list - really gorgeous stick.

Hannah19 · 01-07-2013, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dino Lagaffe

Two really stand out: the Super RD Tour and the RD-7.

I know there is a RD-7 amongst the lot.
I'll restring it and let the club pro play with it first next Thursday.
We play every thursday night and I always bring a few classics for him to fool around with. He was very pleased with an R-70 and RD 10 Long. He asked me to bring some more Yonex rackets to try out, the RD-7 will be next.

Dino Lagaffe · 01-17-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hannah19

I know there is a RD-7 amongst the lot.
I'll restring it and let the club pro play with it first next Thursday.
We play every thursday night and I always bring a few classics for him to fool around with. He was very pleased with an R-70 and RD 10 Long. He asked me to bring some more Yonex rackets to try out, the RD-7 will be next.

So how did it go? Any love for the RD-7? Any other finds in the lot?

maverick1981 · 01-17-2013, 12:18 PM

Started tennis playing with an RD-3. Still have it.

Hannah19 · 01-17-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dino Lagaffe

So how did it go? Any love for the RD-7? Any other finds in the lot?

Turned out to be an RD-5...the Pro loved it though.
Strung it up with Discho Black Mamba Penta for the mains and Polystar Energy on the crosses.

evantsung · 01-17-2013, 05:06 PM

Have you tried the red RD-Ti mid or midplus?

Dino Lagaffe · 01-20-2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by evantsung

Have you tried the red RD-Ti mid or midplus?

The 70? Nope, but I've always wanted one. I fear it plays too stiff for my liking, but it's a beautiful racquet.

dxdgenert · 01-20-2013, 06:10 PM

Looks like you're missing a Super RQ 300? Check out the "for sale" forum... wink, wink!

01-04-2013, 09:44 AM	#1
Dino Lagaffe Professional Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 955	All of my Yonexes (Almost...) I really like Yonex. (And Rossignol, and Head, and Völkl, and Donnay, and Fischer etc...) Here's a picture of almost all of the Yonexes I've got at the moment. I know there's an SRD tour 95 missing, and probably an RD10 Power long. __________________ J'apprécie plus le pain, le pâté, le saucisson, que les limitations de vitesse. (J. Chirac)

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Hannah19 Professional Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 846	I've several of your collection that came with a bunch of older rackets. I think I have about 15 yonex rackets dating from the 80's up until 2005. __________________ 2x MAX 200G PRO, Nat.Gut/Ferry Force Super Touch at 58 lbs.

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galain Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,823	Dino Do you have a favourite? __________________ "A closed mouth gathers no feet"

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Gonzalito17 Professional Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 989	Very nice collection of weapons. Selling any of those RD7s? __________________ Dolgopolov Marcelo Rios Volkl Yonex NB atptour.com Guga Djokovic Radwanska Serena Bradenton Tennis-prose.com Woz Tomic BBaker Fred Perry Key Biscayne

01-06-2013, 10:09 PM	#13
galain Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,823	Thanks Dino I haven't ever hit with the SRD. The RD7 - I can understand why it's at the top of your list - really gorgeous stick. __________________ "A closed mouth gathers no feet"