*** T-Fight Club***

[Murray_fan1]

Originally Posted by Power Player

Does the Yonex have as much power as the 320? What made you prefer it, the feel?

I have played the RDiS 200 for a bit and although spec wise it may be similar the feel is very different. The RDiS 200 is quite flexible in comparison and feels much more hollow . The Tfight compares much closer to the RDiS 100 than the 200 IMO.

[monomakh]

Originally Posted by Power Player

Does the Yonex have as much power as the 320? What made you prefer it, the feel?

The power levels are very close - we're talking small percentages (I really can't tell a difference. You can whomp the ball with both). On the serve, for example, they are both tied for my top serving sticks for overall greatness (power, placement, and spin) and groundies are indistinguishable to me.

I switched mainly to have a 1B option to my PB10 mids that didn't require me to be on my best game with every shot (whether laziness or whatever, I wanted a bit more safety net). The specs are nearly identical to the 320 and right in my wheelhouse (see also: the Head Speed MP 16x19). On a whim, I thought 'why not?' and really, really liked the RDiS.

The primary difference is that the Yonex is flexier than the 320. Despite this, I still get just as much power as the 320. Ignoring the color scheme, there are only two downsides for me (also for the 320) is that I prefer the Volkl rectangle grip over the round grips and offcenter hits high in the stringbed are jarring (moreso than the 320).

In terms of feel, the Yonex feels more solid and classic than the 320 - the RDiS is more of a *thump* whereas the 320 is more of a *ping*, if that makes any sense. When I switched back to the 320 to compare, I found that I greatly preferred the Yonex feel at impact. Just a solid, solid stick.

[Power Player]

Awesome...thats good to know in case I ever get any elbow problems or something like that, I know I will have an option with an easy transition.

And your explanation on feel makes complete sense. I will say that the 320 is very string sensitive and can feel more "thumplike" with certain strings. In my experience full poly with the Genesis Hexonic greatly increases a more solid feel, but it will not be as much as using the yonex I am sure.

[T1000]

Ok the curiosity is killing me. Back when i used the 320 and my forehand/serve were on they were deadly. Got the demo today along with the blx 90, pb10 mid, and c10 pro. Gonna report back and compare them to the ytpp when I'm done

[Murray_fan1]

^^^ Good to hear !! I look forward to your review

[T1000]

I'll update this post by the day

Day 1:

I only took the blx 90, ytpp, and 320 out today and played a set with each. All are stock form with one yonex supergrap over grip and are all 4 1/2. The Ytpp is mine and strung with big banger alu power rough @ 23/21 kgs while the Tfight is strung with demo string 2 lbs above tension and the blx 90 came strung with some red poly, unknown tension. I think it's pro red code not sure though since it's been a while since I've seen that string.

I'm a 4.5 player all court mainly hit flat but been putting some topspin on lately. I slice a lot on the backhand side to try to get to net. I go for a big flat first but not lately since I hurt my shoulder so all serving done in this test was just to get it in, trying some new spins and placement. I consider my serves and volleys my strong points. My forehand is the weapon on the ground but sometimes it gets erratic while my backhand is just steady, usually rarely breaks down.

I played a set with each and that's how I will be reviewing them. I;m not at my full best yet since I've had a couple of injuries (back problems, injured shoulder, recovering from a sprained ankle) so I wasn't going full out or playing my absolute best. As always this is just my opinion and it does not mean that I am right, you might think the exact opposite of what I'm about to write. Take this review as a guideline and always demo for yourself. Use the review to see if the racquet seems like a good choice to demo, not as a reason to buy. Thanks for reading. And if you have more questions feel free to ask them here or email me through my profile.

Groundstrokes: Started off playing first with the Tfight 320. As I expected the huge potential for spin was there. The power level that I was used too from this stick was not however. I was having trouble getting the ball deep in my set off both wings. When I played with this racquet I had lead at 3 and 9 and also strung with big banger alu power rough at 23/21 kgs so it definitely was not what I was used too. The racquet also felt a little sluggish to me, I didn't feel like I got it though the air as quick as the other two sticks. I wasn't impressed today with the 320, definitely the worst of the three.

Next was the Blx 90. I fell in love with this racquet from the baseline. I have used the n90, k90, and kps88 and the blx beats all of those. Some say it is the same as the k90 but it feels a lot different to me. I felt more stability and power off groundstrokes plus more spin potential. Slice didn't bite as much as the k90 but I can fix that with technique. I felt all of my shots were deep in the court and even pulled off a couple of nice fed-like inside out forehands and approach shots. I didn't have any trouble swinging the racquet and the stability was awesome. My favorite of the three.

Prestige Pro was last in line. It doesn't have the pop or stability of the blx 90 nor the spin potential but it is more maneuverable and easier to hit flat.

Volleys: Tfight was stable at the net but lacked touch and feel. It has the punch to put away volleys but it's tough to get a good feel for them.

Blx 90 is the best of both worlds. It is stable and has to power to but away volleys but also the touch and feel for drop or angle volleys.

Prestige Pro is the opposite of the tfight. It has the touch and feel but not the power or stability. It's the easiest to move at the net for reflex volleys though.

Can't really comment on serves right now

[Murray_fan1]

Originally Posted by T1000

I'll update this post by the day

Day 1:

I only took the blx 90, ytpp, and 320 out today and played a set with each. All are stock form with one yonex supergrap over grip and are all 4 1/2. The Ytpp is mine and strung with big banger alu power rough @ 23/21 kgs while the Tfight is strung with demo string 2 lbs above tension and the blx 90 came strung with some red poly, unknown tension. I think it's pro red code not sure though since it's been a while since I've seen that string.

I'm a 4.5 player all court mainly hit flat but been putting some topspin on lately. I slice a lot on the backhand side to try to get to net. I go for a big flat first but not lately since I hurt my shoulder so all serving done in this test was just to get it in, trying some new spins and placement. I consider my serves and volleys my strong points. My forehand is the weapon on the ground but sometimes it gets erratic while my backhand is just steady, usually rarely breaks down.

I played a set with each and that's how I will be reviewing them. I;m not at my full best yet since I've had a couple of injuries (back problems, injured shoulder, recovering from a sprained ankle) so I wasn't going full out or playing my absolute best. As always this is just my opinion and it does not mean that I am right, you might think the exact opposite of what I'm about to write. Take this review as a guideline and always demo for yourself. Use the review to see if the racquet seems like a good choice to demo, not as a reason to buy. Thanks for reading. And if you have more questions feel free to ask them here or email me through my profile.

Groundstrokes: Started off playing first with the Tfight 320. As I expected the huge potential for spin was there. The power level that I was used too from this stick was not however. I was having trouble getting the ball deep in my set off both wings. When I played with this racquet I had lead at 3 and 9 and also strung with big banger alu power rough at 23/21 kgs so it definitely was not what I was used too. The racquet also felt a little sluggish to me, I didn't feel like I got it though the air as quick as the other two sticks. I wasn't impressed today with the 320, definitely the worst of the three.

Next was the Blx 90. I fell in love with this racquet from the baseline. I have used the n90, k90, and kps88 and the blx beats all of those. Some say it is the same as the k90 but it feels a lot different to me. I felt more stability and power off groundstrokes plus more spin potential. Slice didn't bite as much as the k90 but I can fix that with technique. I felt all of my shots were deep in the court and even pulled off a couple of nice fed-like inside out forehands and approach shots. I didn't have any trouble swinging the racquet and the stability was awesome. My favorite of the three.

Prestige Pro was last in line. It doesn't have the pop or stability of the blx 90 nor the spin potential but it is more maneuverable and easier to hit flat.

Volleys: Tfight was stable at the net but lacked touch and feel. It has the punch to put away volleys but it's tough to get a good feel for them.

Blx 90 is the best of both worlds. It is stable and has to power to but away volleys but also the touch and feel for drop or angle volleys.

Prestige Pro is the opposite of the tfight. It has the touch and feel but not the power or stability. It's the easiest to move at the net for reflex volleys though.

Can't really comment on serves right now

Nice comparative play test!!! I am a little surprised to hear the Tfight lacked power/depth. I found the the Tfight to have tons of power and quite whippy/maneuverable in stock form.

[T1000]

Originally Posted by Murray_fan1

Nice comparative play test!!! I am a little surprised to hear the Tfight lacked power/depth. I found the the Tfight to have tons of power and quite whippy/maneuverable in stock form.

Two have polys at a low tension which is what I'm used too and the tfight has crappy demo string in it plus it's up to the specs that I used to play with. My swing style is also different than yours I believe so that would contribute to it as well

[getsby]

excellent review, thanks! I have long been eyeing the TF 320, but is now a pool of interesting to me sticks increased TF-320 and 325, BLX 90, volkl c10 pro (do not know, the new version or the old-Specks are similar, but more for a new guest) and the babolat aero storm tour gt

[T1000]

Originally Posted by getsby

excellent review, thanks! I have long been eyeing the TF 320, but is now a pool of interesting to me sticks increased TF-320 and 325, BLX 90, volkl c10 pro (do not know, the new version or the old-Specks are similar, but more for a new guest) and the babolat aero storm tour gt

I'm probably not going to take the c10 pro out since I love the blx 90 and most likely switch to it. I'm playing a tournament this weekend so I'll know if I will switch after this. The tfights a solid stick but just doesn't work for me or my game. I tried to old aerostorm and liked it but liked the microgel prestige pro more at the time and switched to that.

[kenny22]

yea i have a t-fight 320 and its kinda on its last leg have had it for awhile and was a hand me down. i love the racket but its just time i get my own and new one i been looking at either the t-fight 325 and jst holding out till after aussie open as there will be ons of new product out but looking at blx 90 and intrested in there kblade line soon to come out that probably be the only way i stray from tecnifibre cause i hit wih the k-blade 98 and liked it alot still like my t-fight 320 best just comfortable with it its a great stick.

[Power Player]

Strings were dead on my 320s so I pulled out the 325. I hit real well until I jarred my wrist somehow. God that hurts..I am definitley considering trading it for the rdis 200, just to have a flexy option for when things like this happen in the future.

[getsby]

racket stiffness differ by 1 point, if you believe TW

[Power Player]

its the weight combined with the stiffness. The 320 is just more comfortable for me..also the open pattern helps a lot.

[Power Player]

Monokmah, forgot to ask you how you are stringing the rdis200..strings and tension. The more I play the more I see that the 320 is for me, and the 325 is not needed. The Rdis 200 would be a great 3rd stick to have in case I need some comfort.

[getsby]

it seems that everything is very individual ... Yes, you spoke about the injury of the bike, but I'm not talking about it. k95-play is usually not a hint of injury. as taking a more light and very soft wilson blx pro tour or redondo mid plus- pain in the elbow is sometimes

[monomakh]

Originally Posted by Power Player

Monokmah, forgot to ask you how you are stringing the rdis200..strings and tension. The more I play the more I see that the 320 is for me, and the 325 is not needed. The Rdis 200 would be a great 3rd stick to have in case I need some comfort.

I generally do a poly/gut hybrid (it's the best combo of performance and durability for me, YMMV). For reference, my default hybrid setup on non-Volkl/Yonex (where mains should be higher than crosses) like the TF320 is @52/55.

My favorite combos were RPM Blast/gut and SP Hyperion/gut @55 (even though the RPM is grossly overpriced, but I had the sample sets). For me, that middle tension is just right with the RDiS but I may inch it up to 57 for a smidge extra control. This is very comfortable and powerful and plays great.

I've also tried hybrid (RPM/gut) @ 58/55 which was OK and (PL2/gut) @52/55 which was too powerful, and (RPM/gut) @62 which I liked a lot on first hit but it died quickest of all and then became very harsh.

I've also done full poly jobs with Cyclone @40, @52 (also MSV Hex), and @57 and liked the @52 the best. There was also a Big Hitter @35 experiment that we are better off not mentioning, it was that ugly. Also full gut @58, which is great, but I prefer the hybrid.

[Power Player]

^^^

Thank you sir!

[nickynu]

Hi guys Im looking for one more tfight Vo2 max 320 in grip 4&1/4 inches but I never ever see them advertised on the boards in this grip, anybody know where I can get a used one (samurai version)

Thanks

[nickynu]

Hi Has anybody tried the new 320 Vo2 Max and is it exactly the same as the samurai one but just with different cosmetics?

Any comparisons would be great... Thanks