Speed Pro Graphene pics (and others)

[neil1b]

This one was little less than .2 ounce lighter. I will St ring it it and match them myself in a few weeks when I restring them.

[mrmo1115]

Not bad. Maybe I won't have to. Do you plan on matching them down to the ounce with lead and what not? If its .x ounces or something minute, I won't go for the matching service. It's still something I'm on the fence about.

[neil1b]

Originally Posted by mrmo1115

Not bad. Maybe I won't have to. Do you plan on matching them down to the ounce with lead and what not? If its .x ounces or something minute, I won't go for the matching service. It's still something I'm on the fence about.

Yes, I always match my sticks to the heaviest one with lead and the scale and balance board. When done they will be the same weight and points head light. It seems minor, but I can pick up each and feel the difference. Some people says its not noticeable, but I can feel the difference.

Quality control seems the usual. Funny but TW has them averaging at 11.7strung. I am glad I got ones a bit heavier than that.

My first one is 347 grams with dampener and over grip and is pure bliss.

[mrmo1115]

Originally Posted by neil1b

Yes, I always match my sticks to the heaviest one with lead and the scale and balance board. When done they will be the same weight and points head light. It seems minor, but I can pick up each and feel the difference. Some people says its not noticeable, but I can feel the difference.

Quality control seems the usual. Funny but TW has them averaging at 11.7strung. I am glad I got ones a bit heavier than that.

My first one is 347 grams with dampener and over grip and is pure bliss.

Darn you really make it a priority.. I've never done it with any previous racquets.. so I don't know if I'll do it. I guess if I switch and have 3 sticks and can feel differences then I'll look into it more.

[parasailing]

Originally Posted by mrmo1115

Darn you really make it a priority.. I've never done it with any previous racquets.. so I don't know if I'll do it. I guess if I switch and have 3 sticks and can feel differences then I'll look into it more.

I think the quality control is going to be all over the map. .2oz is still noticeable especially if the balance is also different. I would pay $10 just for TW to find two racquets with the same weight and balance. I did it a few months ago and it's well worth it. They manage to find me two of the Head Radical S that were .01oz difference and same balance which is pretty good.

Since there is no demo program in my area, I am going to have to wait until TW has the demo to try them out and see if they work for me.

[Federerkblade]

TW report this as 6 pts HL strung however what does 310mm equate to in head light terms unstrung ??

[Anton]

Originally Posted by Federerkblade

TW report this as 6 pts HL strung however what does 310mm equate to in head light terms unstrung ??

310mm out of 685.8mm (27")

1" = 25.4mm

[310 - (1/2 * 685.8 )] / 25.4 * 8 points per inch = 10.35 headlight points

[Automatix]

Originally Posted by Federerkblade

TW report this as 6 pts HL strung however what does 310mm equate to in head light terms unstrung ??

Roughly 10HL.

[Federerkblade]

thank you automatix . how did you know that. ? is there a web page i can see that

I need to know in regard for racquet matching the speed pro

does anyone know what a 325mm equates to head light wise also

[Automatix]

Originally Posted by Federerkblade

does anyone know what a 325mm equates to head light wise also

5,64 HL

Originally Posted by Federerkblade

thank you automatix . how did you know that. ? is there a web page i can see that

I need to know in regard for racquet matching the speed pro

Anton wrote everything but if explanation is needed than:

Length of the racquet / 2 = X

Example:
Standard length racquet is 685,8mm.
So X = 342,9mm

X - balance of racquet = Y

Example:
Balance of 325mm.
342,9 - 325 = 17,9mm
So Y = 17,9mm


Y / 3,175mm = balance in points

Example:
17,9mm/3,175mm = 5,64 Head Light

3,175 - this is from converting 0,125 inch to mm.

Now you shouldn't have any problems.

[Federerkblade]

thank you. it also seem that generally speaking you if a racquet is x point headlight unstrung you need to minus 4 points roughly to get the strung spec

[Automatix]

Originally Posted by Federerkblade

thank you. it also seem that generally speaking you if a racquet is x point headlight unstrung you need to minus 4 points roughly to get the strung spec

Note that you are assuming that the balance (both unstrung and strung) are correct.

Now TW strung balance in points is true - measurements.
The balance unstrung in mm is what it should be but we know manufacturer tolerances are what they are.

Example given!

My G Speed MP is 297g unstrung and has a balance of 325mm.
If I were to go by Heads website/catalogue data I'd think it is 300g and 320mm. And because of these differences my calculations would be flawed.

There are also more variables. IIRC it's usually 3 point.
However the balance of my G Speed MP (16x19 string pattern - just a reminder) shifted by 7mm when strung with 1,10mm kevlar-nylon string.

So depending on strings the shift in balance will be different.

[sargeinaz]

I am really looking forward to demoing this racket. The specs look awesome and if it has a bit more pop than a prestige or radical then Im all for it. Is this racket a true 100 or more like a 98? I havent got to see it in person so I was curious especially since the shape is now more oval which is great.

[rafafan20]

Officially switched to the speed g pro, great stick!

[rafafan20]

Originally Posted by sargeinaz

I am really looking forward to demoing this racket. The specs look awesome and if it has a bit more pop than a prestige or radical then Im all for it. Is this racket a true 100 or more like a 98? I havent got to see it in person so I was curious especially since the shape is now more oval which is great.

More of a 98

[Federerkblade]

do you think the g pro will be even better with champions choice

[Torres]

Originally Posted by Federerkblade

do you think the g pro will be even better with champions choice

Every 18x20 I've tried with C Choice (gut mains) has been amazing. No reason to think it would be different with this stick, though usual caveats apply regarding Lux Alu lasting all of 2-3 hours before perfomance drops off massively.

[Federerkblade]

thanks torres . do you feel the crosses fall off as its only half poly. The reason i ask is the mains control the feel of the raquet. what tension would you string CC in the graphene pro

or will luxilon 4 g 1.30 be a better option as a cross .

[sargeinaz]

Originally Posted by rafafan20

More of a 98

That's even better. Ill def demo it when I get some free time. Thanks.

[lidoazndiabloboi]

I must say, this is an awesome racket. I've used many rackets before, and not many of them, I can pick up, play and have nothing bad to say of it. A must try for all!