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fujitsu77 · 01-08-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jdeloach

It is really closer to the RDS in my opinion.

Wow, this racquet sounds perfect

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I will be reciving demos of the TF320, RDS 001 MP, M-Speed Pro #1, and Diablo MP in a day or so..

Out of all these racquets, I really want to try the TF. It sounds as if it would be a perfect fit for me.

If you had to pick one other brand that is most like technifibre, which would it be?

jdeloach · 01-08-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fujitsu77

If you had to pick one other brand that is most like technifibre, which would it be?

As far as feel.....probably the crispness of Yonex racquets.
The company itself reminds me of Fischer (I don't know why)

fujitsu77 · 01-09-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jdeloach

As far as feel.....probably the crispness of Yonex racquets.
The company itself reminds me of Fischer (I don't know why)

Jdeloach,

I know how much you have posted about your RDS 001 on this board, and since I'm demoing both this and the TFight in about a day, I was wondering, If you had to stick with one of these racquets for good, which would it be and why?

jdeloach · 01-09-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fujitsu77

Jdeloach,

I know how much you have posted about your RDS 001 on this board, and since I'm demoing both this and the TFight in about a day, I was wondering, If you had to stick with one of these racquets for good, which would it be and why?

I honestly will always be a RDS001 man deep inside! Although the TF320 is a very good racquet, I feel that the RDS is the standard in which I measure all others.

jdeloach · 01-09-2007, 06:07 PM

I do, however, believe the longer I use the TF320 and not the RDS, that I will eventually rate them equally.

Tennis Man · 01-09-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jdeloach

I do, however, believe the longer I use the TF320 and not the RDS, that I will eventually rate them equally.

Jeff, could you pls e-mail me, thanks.

jdeloach · 01-09-2007, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafaello

Jeff, could you pls e-mail me, thanks.

email sent

White_Rice · 01-09-2007, 07:20 PM

Got my TF320 today and just returned from playing with her -- beautiful racquet...somewhere in the mold of a M-Fil 200 and RDS 001 in performance and feel. I love it. Plays a lot like the RDS 001 IMO in feel, control, and power level.
The square shape of the cross section reminds me a lot of my old school Mizuno
Pro 9.2 racquet...oh I wish I still had that baby!

I pulled out my M-Fil 200 and compared the two and found a lot of similarities in frame and cross section. Quite identical as a matter of fact...just weighted slightly different with the TF320 more HL.

jdeloach · 01-09-2007, 08:10 PM

White, I'm glad you are pleased with the new stick! Their are definitely similarities in the way it plays compared to the RDS. That is why I have come to like it as much as I do.

TonyB · 01-09-2007, 09:04 PM

Just thought I'd throw this out there:

Strung up my TF335 16x20 with Ashaway Liberty 16g at 48M/46C. Normally, I put X-1 Biphase 17g in the racquet at 62/60, so this is a significant change for me. I have no prior history with this racquet and low tensions, so the 48/46 was just a shot in the dark. The lowest I've previously gone was 55 lb. and I hated it. So, I figured I'd string it up tonight and give it a shot just to see what the difference was.

The difference? Basically nothing! I'm a solid 4.5 with a very strong forehand and I was having absolutely no difficulty with balls sailing long tonight. In fact, I was surprised at how well the balls were staying in the court, even on balls that I thought would go long. They just dropped in the court at the last second. Power was just about the same, control actually seemed better, and the feedback off the strings seemed much better.

In terms of comfort, well, the X-1 Biphase is such a comfortable string, there's really no comparison. However, I think the Liberty allowed me to get better feedback on the ball and much better touch. I could definitely get a better idea for just how much power was coming off the racquet with the Liberty as opposed to the Biphase. When I hit a drop shot, I wasn't "surprised" at the reaction of the ball, as sometimes happens with the more powerful multis (Venom, Excellerator, X-1 Biphase).

Anyways, I thought it was interesting. While the X-1 is inherently more powerful, I think the Liberty strung at such a low tension really wasn't a noticeable change. I'm definitely going to play around with this string a bit more and see what the long term effects are. I was really very pleased overall.

And here I thought the crisp/comfortable/powerful multi was really the answer to this frame. While it *IS* very suitable, I'm just amazed that the Liberty was really able to hold its own against it, especially at the low tension.

KuertenRules · 01-11-2007, 07:14 AM

Guys, I just picked up my new TFights 325 (2 of them in a 9,8/10 condition for a bargain imo... actually I manage to trade them for a single LM Prestige that is pretty known here in Brazil, thanks to Guga, so its much more expensive.... ). So my first question is if it was a good trade (?).

The second one is regarding the specs I found in TW. I noticed that the frame it’s pretty flexible and SW is REALLY high! I will playtest them soon, but I can’t wait!!!! I’m a little worried about the maneuverability... what do you guys think ? Can anyone make some sort of scale, not considering the swingweight itself , but the maneuverability - like Radical > Prestige > POG Longbody OS ? And my final question is if the high flexibility makes this frame weaker for serve ?

I play with a FXP Radical Tour - I think its an awsome stick, but requires a lot of effort to hit a big serve and the maneuverability its not its high point, but the racquet is awesome in many other aspect! Fits my game best so far, despite of its open string pattern that snaps strings really often. AH! I’m a 4.0 baseliner, 4.5+ server...

KuertenRules · 01-11-2007, 05:19 PM

Anyone ????

nhstennis · 01-11-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jdeloach

Orange, the difference is in the handle from what I can see. The layup is totally same. I am playtesting a 335 with stock grip, and it plays exactly like my 320 with leather and overgrip. The only difference is the strings that they sent it with.

I know this is way back there but is this true for the 325 also or is the weight dist. different. Will i play teh same with a 320 instead of my 325?

nhstennis · 01-11-2007, 06:39 PM

Hi Jeff I got a second hand 325 and love it. So i wouldnt mind being added, Strung w/ X-1 bp at 58 lbs.

thanks

nyc · 01-17-2007, 10:33 AM

is there a VIP lounge for owners of several Tecnifibre models or do we just get a discount at the Betty Ford clinic for racquet addiction..??

smittysan89 · 01-21-2007, 07:34 PM

Are these racquets comparable to the Prestige Mid at all, specifically the LM? Seem flexible but pretty hefty and fairly low powered...My only thing is that they are around 97 in but from what I hear they play more like a midsized frame?

I currently use a n6.1 95, but its a little too powerful for me, I want a more flexible frame that is a little less powered and a tad heavier. Im about a 4.0-4.5, SW grip, with a good serve and great forehand. 6'5 200lbs so, I like a hefty stick. Like to bash groundies from the baseline, but come to the net when I get my chances. What do you guys think? I know you will be biased, but what model T-Fight do you think? I'm leaning towards trying the T-Fight 335 18x20...

Orion · 01-21-2007, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by smittysan89

Are these racquets comparable to the Prestige Mid at all, specifically the LM? Seem flexible but pretty hefty and fairly low powered...My only thing is that they are around 97 in but from what I hear they play more like a midsized frame?

I currently use a n6.1 95, but its a little too powerful for me, I want a more flexible frame that is a little less powered and a tad heavier. Im about a 4.0-4.5, SW grip, with a good serve and great forehand. 6'5 200lbs so, I like a hefty stick. Like to bash groundies from the baseline, but come to the net when I get my chances. What do you guys think? I know you will be biased, but what model T-Fight do you think? I'm leaning towards trying the T-Fight 335 18x20...

I got a 335 yesterday and strung with Bab Hurr Pro Tour @ 55lbs. I play with the PDR std and was looking for a doubles racquet. I played a few sets of doubles with the 335 today and like it alot more than expected. I was attracted to the heft and the 16x20 string pattern. I've seen some comments that it plays closer to a 100 than a 97. I beg to differ. I played 2 sets earlier with my PDR (not my best day) and I framed more than a couple of forehands. I wasn't moving well and expected to do the the same with the 335. Not the case. It is very solid. I need to play a few sets of singles with it.

My brother plays wih the NCode 95 Tour and it feels and plays similar. The 335 has the same solid feel and nice weight. I found myself letting the heft of the frame get the best of me a few times on low approaches and a few volleys. I hit a 2h backhand and found the length of the grip to be slightly smaller than ideal. Maybe another 1/3 inch would be nice (the 27.5 inch frame was not an option for me, I'm somewhat of a traditionalist LOL). I did consider the 320 because it was rated stiffer than he 335, but I liked the heavier weight of the 335. Very nice audible from the sweetspot. The slice bh wasn't as nice with the PDR, but is solid nonetheless. Pretty sure I'll pickup at least one more.

I wanna be in Club T-Fight, Squadron 335!!!!!

smittysan89 · 01-22-2007, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Orion

I got a 335 yesterday and strung with Bab Hurr Pro Tour @ 55lbs. I play with the PDR std and was looking for a doubles racquet. I played a few sets of doubles with the 335 today and like it alot more than expected. I was attracted to the heft and the 16x20 string pattern. I've seen some comments that it plays closer to a 100 than a 97. I beg to differ. I played 2 sets earlier with my PDR (not my best day) and I framed more than a couple of forehands. I wasn't moving well and expected to do the the same with the 335. Not the case. It is very solid. I need to play a few sets of singles with it.

My brother plays wih the NCode 95 Tour and it feels and plays similar. The 335 has the same solid feel and nice weight. I found myself letting the heft of the frame get the best of me a few times on low approaches and a few volleys. I hit a 2h backhand and found the length of the grip to be slightly smaller than ideal. Maybe another 1/3 inch would be nice (the 27.5 inch frame was not an option for me, I'm somewhat of a traditionalist LOL). I did consider the 320 because it was rated stiffer than he 335, but I liked the heavier weight of the 335. Very nice audible from the sweetspot. The slice bh wasn't as nice with the PDR, but is solid nonetheless. Pretty sure I'll pickup at least one more.

I wanna be in Club T-Fight, Squadron 335!!!!!

how is the power level?

Orion · 01-22-2007, 05:46 PM

The power level is good, much better than expected requires a bit more precision to extract max power from than the PDR. A hit a few forehands that came off the racquet quicker and more livelier than with the PDR. Sorry for the PDR analogy but this racquet has been the only stick that I could play on after a rotator cuff tear so there is a bit of allegiance there. Compared with the M Pro 105 UL it has considerably more power. The feel is similar to the M Pro but much more communicative. Taking her out tomorrow to hit singles that will give me a better feel for manuverability and power from the baseline. My initial impression is that the harder I accelerated through the ball the easier it was to control, whereas the PDR is the opposite. That may come from the 335 being a little less stiff than the PDR.

smittysan89 · 01-22-2007, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orion

The power level is good, much better than expected requires a bit more precision to extract max power from than the PDR. A hit a few forehands that came off the racquet quicker and more livelier than with the PDR. Sorry for the PDR analogy but this racquet has been the only stick that I could play on after a rotator cuff tear so there is a bit of allegiance there. Compared with the M Pro 105 UL it has considerably more power. The feel is similar to the M Pro but much more communicative. Taking her out tomorrow to hit singles that will give me a better feel for manuverability and power from the baseline. My initial impression is that the harder I accelerated through the ball the easier it was to control, whereas the PDR is the opposite. That may come from the 335 being a little less stiff than the PDR.

hmm sounds appealing, let me know how it plays for the baseline. Thanks.

01-09-2007, 06:07 PM	#85
jdeloach Professional Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,385	I do, however, believe the longer I use the TF320 and not the RDS, that I will eventually rate them equally. __________________ Clubs: JDRC; Vantage; Yonex Member #001; T-Fight Club Member #01; MF3 Club #367 Main Sticks: PS85 and Vantage 95" My Reviews: (search for "Reviews by jdeloach")

01-09-2007, 08:10 PM	#89
jdeloach Professional Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,385	White, I'm glad you are pleased with the new stick! Their are definitely similarities in the way it plays compared to the RDS. That is why I have come to like it as much as I do. __________________ Clubs: JDRC; Vantage; Yonex Member #001; T-Fight Club Member #01; MF3 Club #367 Main Sticks: PS85 and Vantage 95" My Reviews: (search for "Reviews by jdeloach")

01-09-2007, 09:04 PM	#90
TonyB Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,731	Just thought I'd throw this out there: Strung up my TF335 16x20 with Ashaway Liberty 16g at 48M/46C. Normally, I put X-1 Biphase 17g in the racquet at 62/60, so this is a significant change for me. I have no prior history with this racquet and low tensions, so the 48/46 was just a shot in the dark. The lowest I've previously gone was 55 lb. and I hated it. So, I figured I'd string it up tonight and give it a shot just to see what the difference was. The difference? Basically nothing! I'm a solid 4.5 with a very strong forehand and I was having absolutely no difficulty with balls sailing long tonight. In fact, I was surprised at how well the balls were staying in the court, even on balls that I thought would go long. They just dropped in the court at the last second. Power was just about the same, control actually seemed better, and the feedback off the strings seemed much better. In terms of comfort, well, the X-1 Biphase is such a comfortable string, there's really no comparison. However, I think the Liberty allowed me to get better feedback on the ball and much better touch. I could definitely get a better idea for just how much power was coming off the racquet with the Liberty as opposed to the Biphase. When I hit a drop shot, I wasn't "surprised" at the reaction of the ball, as sometimes happens with the more powerful multis (Venom, Excellerator, X-1 Biphase). Anyways, I thought it was interesting. While the X-1 is inherently more powerful, I think the Liberty strung at such a low tension really wasn't a noticeable change. I'm definitely going to play around with this string a bit more and see what the long term effects are. I was really very pleased overall. And here I thought the crisp/comfortable/powerful multi was really the answer to this frame. While it IS very suitable, I'm just amazed that the Liberty was really able to hold its own against it, especially at the low tension. __________________ Lois: "Peter, I'm not wearing any panties." Peter: "That's ok, honey. We can throw that chair out."

01-11-2007, 07:14 AM	#91
KuertenRules Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 101	Flexibility and SW Guys, I just picked up my new TFights 325 (2 of them in a 9,8/10 condition for a bargain imo... actually I manage to trade them for a single LM Prestige that is pretty known here in Brazil, thanks to Guga, so its much more expensive.... ). So my first question is if it was a good trade (?). The second one is regarding the specs I found in TW. I noticed that the frame it’s pretty flexible and SW is REALLY high! I will playtest them soon, but I can’t wait!!!! I’m a little worried about the maneuverability... what do you guys think ? Can anyone make some sort of scale, not considering the swingweight itself , but the maneuverability - like Radical > Prestige > POG Longbody OS ? And my final question is if the high flexibility makes this frame weaker for serve ? I play with a FXP Radical Tour - I think its an awsome stick, but requires a lot of effort to hit a big serve and the maneuverability its not its high point, but the racquet is awesome in many other aspect! Fits my game best so far, despite of its open string pattern that snaps strings really often. AH! I’m a 4.0 baseliner, 4.5+ server...

01-11-2007, 06:39 PM	#94
nhstennis Semi-Pro Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 460	Hi Jeff I got a second hand 325 and love it. So i wouldnt mind being added, Strung w/ X-1 bp at 58 lbs. thanks Last edited by nhstennis : 01-11-2007 at 06:41 PM.