95" midplus racquets from the 1980s

Brad1981 · 02-02-2013, 10:50 AM

I am looking for racquets from the 1980s in a 95"-100" head size that are at least 12 ounces. I have tried the Yamaha Secret racquets, but not really to my liking. I don't know if they are hollow or foam-filled, but when I tap on them, they have a hollow-like feel to them and didn't give me the plow that I was looking for. I currently play with a Dunlop Biomimetic 2.0 Tour, which is very solid, but if was a few mm thicker, it would be perfect. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Hannah19 · 02-02-2013, 11:21 AM

The "hollow" feel is due to the high resonance nature of the frame. It's supposed to be similar to the Kuebler Resonanz that also vibrates in sync with the ball.
If you are looking for 1980's 95-100's, try the Fischer Kingsize or Vacuum Plus frames.

vsbabolat · 02-02-2013, 11:36 AM

Dunlop Blue Max 95

gavna · 02-02-2013, 12:49 PM

The Orig Head Prestige from 88 or 89? Or Prince Orig Graphite Mid?

joe sch · 02-02-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gavna

The Orig Head Prestige from 88 or 89? Or Prince Orig Graphite Mid?

Those are excellent choices.
How about the Adidas GTX Mids ?
Snauwaert and Fischer also made some outstanding mids

retrowagen · 02-02-2013, 07:49 PM

The tapered-beam Wilson Ultra FPK 95, Ultra Kevlar 95, or Ultra Graphite 95 from the late 80's/early 90's should fit the bill nicely. Great racquets, undervalued, very good to hit with, can adapt to all styles of play, bridging "classic" and "modern" game quite capably.

My favorite Wilson sticks. I've been using the Ultra Graphite 95 quite a bit lately and having a blast, and hitting serves harder than I have in years with it.

kalic · 02-04-2013, 12:44 PM

ProStaff 6.0 - 95

vsbabolat · 02-04-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kalic

ProStaff 6.0 - 95

The Pro Staff 6.0 95 did not come out until 1994. In the 80's you only had 85, 110, and 125 headsizes in the Pro Staff.

mad dog1 · 02-04-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by joe sch

Those are excellent choices.
How about the Adidas GTX Mids ?
Snauwaert and Fischer also made some outstanding mids

that's quite a bit smaller than 95" though

Volley123 · 02-04-2013, 05:27 PM

97", 12.2 oz strung with over grip and dampener. It has a 22" beam and is viable even in today's game.

retrowagen · 02-04-2013, 06:48 PM

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[Prince Graphite II MP] 97", 12.2 oz strung with over grip and dampener. It has a 22" beam and is viable even in today's game.

That's another great suggestion, good call! (Though technically not dating from the 80's)

Volley123 · 02-05-2013, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by retrowagen

That's another great suggestion, good call! (Though technically not dating from the 80's)

True, i think I got mine in 1992

Brad1981 · 02-05-2013, 07:11 AM

Thanks for the suggestions so far. I have the PS 6.0 95 and the FPK 95. Great feel racquets. I just need a little more pop, probably in the 22-25 mm range. But I will try lowering the tension on my FPK. I just got it last year and had it strung at 60 with poly. I considered the Prince Graphite II, but the 14x18 pattern is holding me back. Would prefer to demo it first.

coachrick · 02-05-2013, 07:43 AM

How about one of the Wimbledon Eclipse models? Very late '80s, pretty hefty...plenty of pop(too much for me back then). You could bring back the teal and purple color schemes

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hrstrat57 · 02-05-2013, 02:18 PM

Maybe Prince Lightning Mid? It's a 90 but will give u more pop for sure. I think a few mid plus were made, I have never seen one.

Keep looking on the big site, they pop up all the time.....

02-02-2013, 10:50 AM	#1
Brad1981 New User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 40	95" midplus racquets from the 1980s I am looking for racquets from the 1980s in a 95"-100" head size that are at least 12 ounces. I have tried the Yamaha Secret racquets, but not really to my liking. I don't know if they are hollow or foam-filled, but when I tap on them, they have a hollow-like feel to them and didn't give me the plow that I was looking for. I currently play with a Dunlop Biomimetic 2.0 Tour, which is very solid, but if was a few mm thicker, it would be perfect. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

02-02-2013, 11:21 AM	#2
Hannah19 Professional Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 851	The "hollow" feel is due to the high resonance nature of the frame. It's supposed to be similar to the Kuebler Resonanz that also vibrates in sync with the ball. If you are looking for 1980's 95-100's, try the Fischer Kingsize or Vacuum Plus frames. __________________ 2x MAX 200G PRO, Nat.Gut/Ferry Force Super Touch at 58 lbs.

02-02-2013, 11:36 AM	#3
vsbabolat Legend Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,390	Dunlop Blue Max 95 __________________ Babolat ruined VS Gut and Tonic Gut with BT7. Why change a gut string that had been perfect for 135 years? It's now overpriced garbage.

02-02-2013, 07:49 PM	#6
retrowagen Hall Of Fame Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,502	The tapered-beam Wilson Ultra FPK 95, Ultra Kevlar 95, or Ultra Graphite 95 from the late 80's/early 90's should fit the bill nicely. Great racquets, undervalued, very good to hit with, can adapt to all styles of play, bridging "classic" and "modern" game quite capably. My favorite Wilson sticks. I've been using the Ultra Graphite 95 quite a bit lately and having a blast, and hitting serves harder than I have in years with it. __________________ Psalm 100:4

02-04-2013, 12:44 PM	#7
kalic Semi-Pro Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Clay, behind the baseline Posts: 756	ProStaff 6.0 - 95 __________________ PT630