Dino's RDC-log

[pshulam]

Originally Posted by Dino Lagaffe

One 1998 Head Radical Tour 630 is now Capped and shrink sleeved. Below are the stats before and after.

Before: 335/11.82/59/316/32.25
After: 361/12.73/59/319/30.5

Surprisingly, it only affects the swing weight slightly. Thanks.

[Dino Lagaffe]

Originally Posted by morten

Thanks Dino

Thanks!

Originally Posted by kalic

Thanks Dino, and keep up good work

Thanks!

Originally Posted by pshulam

Surprisingly, it only affects the swing weight slightly. Thanks.

Yes, the next step is now to add some lead to get the SW up a little.

Originally Posted by Mike Bulgakov

Dino, thanks for all the information about these racquets.

Thanks, glad you enjoy it.

Originally Posted by Mike Bulgakov

What was the condition of the Rossignol F200 (Red) (346/12.21/38/358/34.75)? Was the F200 really that flexible when new?

The red F200 is in a very good used condition. I assume it was that flexible when new.

Originally Posted by Mike Bulgakov

Also, have you ever tested the Fischer Pro Classic 98?

Nope, not yet... Hope to get one some day.

[TCTEN]

Dino,
Thanks for all the valuable info you provide, its a great resource for those of us that enjoy classic sticks.

PS; I have a nearly pristine blue F200, which I love and sadly a cracked grey one (with the rooster). What would you recommend as the next "must have" Rossi frame? Like you I seem to have developed a fondness for Rossignols.

[Dino Lagaffe]

Hi TCTEN! I'm glad you enjoy the log. It's something I really wish had been available when I started getting old racquets, and something I really enjoy doing now.

As far as Rossignols go, I really want to mention the FGC. That one is probably my favorite Rossi of all time, being even flexier than my F200s... It might be a little hard to come by, though. Another one, that is more common, is the F250. It may not have that total F200 feel to it, but more of a "modern" touch due to the 60 flex. Great compromise of old school looks and feel and modern playability though, if you ask me.

You can't go wrong with a classic Rossignol, so I wouldn't only look for a certain model, but rather focus on getting one in as good a condition as possible. (Although the F-series would be a logical group of racquets to focus on.) Keep us updated!

[mattgenton]

thank you for that , cant look at another beer either , my first day back and what a windy one any one from leeds? , gentos

[Mike Bulgakov]

Originally Posted by Dino Lagaffe

The red F200 is in a very good used condition. I assume it was that flexible when new.

The F200 must have been made with a very high percentage of fiberglass. I really like racquets with fiberglass, which gives a nice flex and cushioning to racquets. I have never played with the F200, but the Adidas GTX Pro-T Ivan Lendl was a great frame from the same era.

Many Völkls, including the C7 pro (I believe) had some fiberglass in the early-to-mid 1990s. I moved away from fiberglass to the Fischer Pro Classic 98 and the VT Pro 98 , and varying Fischer new generations of the VT Pro 98. I have a large stash of old Fischer racquets in varying condition. I have yet to find a current racquet that I like as much as my Fischers.

[mctennis]

Great info Dino.

[Dino Lagaffe]

Originally Posted by Mike Bulgakov

The F200 must have been made with a very high percentage of fiberglass. I really like racquets with fiberglass, which gives a nice flex and cushioning to racquets. I have never played with the F200, but the Adidas GTX Pro-T Ivan Lendl was a great frame from the same era.

Many Völkls, including the C7 pro (I believe) had some fiberglass in the early-to-mid 1990s. I moved away from fiberglass to the Fischer Pro Classic 98 and the VT Pro 98 , and varying Fischer new generations of the VT Pro 98. I have a large stash of old Fischer racquets in varying condition. I have yet to find a current racquet that I like as much as my Fischers.

Yes, screw kevlar, fiberglass is the way to go.

If I remember correctly, even newer Völkls than that had fiberglass in them. I also must admit that I share your feelings regarding Fischer. Great sticks!

[Dino Lagaffe]

Originally Posted by mctennis

Great info Dino.

Thanks.

[ilian]

Originally Posted by Mike Bulgakov

The F200 must have been made with a very high percentage of fiberglass. I really like racquets with fiberglass, which gives a nice flex and cushioning to racquets. I have never played with the F200, but the Adidas GTX Pro-T Ivan Lendl was a great frame from the same era.

Many Völkls, including the C7 pro (I believe) had some fiberglass in the early-to-mid 1990s. I moved away from fiberglass to the Fischer Pro Classic 98 and the VT Pro 98 , and varying Fischer new generations of the VT Pro 98. I have a large stash of old Fischer racquets in varying condition. I have yet to find a current racquet that I like as much as my Fischers.

Your last name sounds awfully fake Bulgarian. Are you Bulgarian by any chance?

[Mike Bulgakov]

Originally Posted by Dino Lagaffe

Yes, screw kevlar, fiberglass is the way to go.

If I remember correctly, even newer Völkls than that had fiberglass in them. I also must admit that I share your feelings regarding Fischer. Great sticks!

Thanks for all the information, Dino. I think a little fiberglass would benefit some modern frames.

[Dino Lagaffe]

Originally Posted by Mike Bulgakov

Thanks for all the information, Dino. I think a little fiberglass would benefit some modern frames.

No problem, Mike. I agree, more fibreglass to the people.

BTW, here's another racquet fresh off the machine:

Wilson Pro Select 110
Weight: 356 g / 12.56 oz
Flex: 32
SW: 310
Balance: 30.75 cm

[craniopath]

Dino what was the specs of the Vantage racquet you have measured?
thank a lot for all this data btw

[Roadway]

I was surprise to see that the stiffness of Graphite Edge is so low (44). Somebody said it is between 55 and 60, and i felt it so.

[Dino Lagaffe]

Originally Posted by craniopath

Dino what was the specs of the Vantage racquet you have measured?
thank a lot for all this data btw

Thanks! I have to check, I'll post it later.

[Dino Lagaffe]

Originally Posted by Roadway

I was surprise to see that the stiffness of Graphite Edge is so low (44). Somebody said it is between 55 and 60, and i felt it so.

I'm not sure that somebody ever measured it...

On a serious note, I think I now have more than one Graphite Edge, so I can try and get another reading and multiple racquets.

[Roadway]

Originally Posted by Dino Lagaffe

On a serious note, I think I now have more than one Graphite Edge, so I can try and get another reading and multiple racquets.

These racquet varied from individuals. I felt the matte version was a little softer and has more raw feel than the glossy one.

[Dino Lagaffe]

Another bunch of racquets measured. The format is as always:

weight in grams/weight in oz/flex/sw/balance in centimeters (Balance not measured on every racquet)


Donnay Pro One Ltd Ed Supermid I 339/11.96/66/292/31
Donnay Pro One Ltd Ed Supermid II 347/12.24/68/298/30.75
Donnay Pro One Ltd Ed OS (Orange) 348/12.28/63/318/32.25
Dunlop Revelation 200G 349/12.31/61/319/31.5
Dunlop M-Fil 200 348/12.26/63/329/32.25
Dunlop AeroGel 200 4D 325/11.46/62/305/32.25
Fischer Vacuum Classic 280 294/10.37/62/334/36
Head Prestige Flexpoint MP 345/12.17/65/332/32
Head Pro Tour 690 343/12.10/53/334/32.5
Head Radical Team MP Microgel 300/10.58/63/309/34.5
Head Radical MP Youtek (leather grip) 313/11.04/61/313/33.5
Head Specter Light 338/11.92/44/283/31.25
Head Power Plus 337/11.89/50/325/32.75
Völkl Match FCS 361/12.73/53/315/31.25
Yonex RD Ti-70 88 I 334/11.78/64/306/31.5 (Grip 2)
Yonex RD Ti-70 88 II 335/11.82/311/31.25 (Grip 2)
Yonex RD Ti-70 88 III (No grip) 319/11.25/61/301/31.75 (Grip 2)