Who thinks Fed would play better with a 95" racquet?

[LafayetteHitter]

I doubt anyone here has the knowledge to give Federer viable feedback. Not knocking anyone but let's be serious. Federer half asleep drugged on Valium wearing flip flops could take just about anyone that shoots off about his racquet being a problem.

[BreakPoint]

Originally Posted by federer envies me

yeah if he changed to 95, he would get less errors

But he would also hit far fewer winners so it's not a good trade-off for him.

[Rafa freak]

I don't think he will ever switch.

[The Gorilla]

Originally Posted by BreakPoint

But he would also hit far fewer winners so it's not a good trade-off for him.

why ?

[BreakPoint]

Originally Posted by The Gorilla

why ?

Because he wouldn't have the same control to take those huge swings and go for winners as he'll be afraid of hitting the ball out.

[dragonxking]

because we have never seen federer play with anything larger than a 90(or whatever size racquet he's using now), it's pointless to decide whether or not he would play better with anything other than what he's already using.

although regarding the topic question, id assume federer won't play better with a 95+ because in the end, he chose his k90

[Fries-N-Gravy]

has anyone though about the fact that if he's shanking a ball on an 85 or 90, he'd still be shanking it on a 95-100? how much wider do you think a slightly bigger racquet is?

really, the previous dominant player used 85, the current dominant player who is seemingly even more dominant than sampras went from 85 to a 90. and yet everyone thinks having a superoversize sledgehammer 1.0 will improve his game.

[LafayetteHitter]

You are correct, it would not make much of a difference at all.

[Hollywood3]

After reading these posts it's obvious that many of you have not demo both racquets the 90 and 95.

The 90 is a clear favorite all you need to do is take them both out and just playing against the wall you will notice if you have proper technique that the 90 racquet hits more in the center box than the 95.

The 90 in a nutshell is deadly accurate and a much better feel than the 95. Also the beam width of the 90 is smaller allowing for better aerodynamics with your swing. It's not even a comparison. Federer will never use a 95 racquet.

[nBladed]

Originally Posted by Hollywood3

After reading these posts it's obvious that many of you have not demo both racquets the 90 and 95.

The 90 is a clear favorite all you need to do is take them both out and just playing against the wall you will notice if you have proper technique that the 90 racquet hits more in the center box than the 95.

The 90 in a nutshell is deadly accurate and a much better feel than the 95. Also the beam width of the 90 is smaller allowing for better aerodynamics with your swing. It's not even a comparison. Federer will never use a 95 racquet.

SO RIGHT!

Isn't mis-hitting a result of not getting in position to clearly be prepared to hit the ball? I've played with a nBlade for over a year (98 sq in.). I have been playing with the k90 and I am much more accurate on all my shots! The k90 is much more stable.

In the years past, I feel that Fed was more accurate. i.e. Wimbledon playing Sampras, etc. Fed was much more hungry back then. Since he has been on top for awhile I assume that he has become accustomed to his own intimidation factor and some matches being handed to him. Thus, becoming somewhat (not much) lazy in what he has to do to win. Thus the mishits.

[meowmix]

Originally Posted by LafayetteHitter

I doubt anyone here has the knowledge to give Federer viable feedback. Not knocking anyone but let's be serious. Federer half asleep drugged on Valium wearing flip flops could take just about anyone that shoots off about his racquet being a problem.

LOL

[coloskier]

If you look at the stats of the Wimbledon final, Federer actually had 2 fewer shanks than Nadal did. So, no, I don't think he should change to a 95. I have played with both, and the 95 in much more of a baseliner racket than the 90 is and the weight distribution and string pattern is totally different.

[autumn_leaf]

plays what he's comfortable with, same advance aplicable to any person.

[No Drop Shots]

Maybe if Wilson are reading, they will give him a Wilson K Factor KOne Racquet with 122 sqin frame. Surely you have to be practically blind to mis-hit with this!!
Alternatively he could switch to Babolat, as everyone knows one plays better with a Babolat!!!!

[TheSneakerologist]

How Many Slams Do You Guys Have?

[tennis_hand]

well, who said Fed should use the K95? The thread is about whether he should use a 95 sq inch racket.

If Fed would use a 95 racket, certainly the one Wilson sells under his name won't be the same as K95.

[quest01]

Ive demoed both the k95 and k90 and i found that i generated more power with the k95 but i had more control with the k90. I preferred the k95 because i had trouble hitting my topspin 2 handed backhand with the k90 for some reason. However i thought my backhand slice was slightly better with the k90 but thats a shot i use far less then my topspin backhand.

I think Federer should test the k95 in a smaller tier event maybe like in Tokyo. You never know if Fed someone raises his game just slightly he may have a better chance in beating Nadal at the French.

[BounceHitBounceHit]

Originally Posted by crosscourt

I see what you mean, but my feeling is that on a clay or slow court Nadal has the best forehand. The spin/depth/angle capabilities that he has are too good.

cc

Yes, he has a fine FH shot on clay, but I'd still take Fed's any day ON THE WHOLE!!

CC

[kingdaddy41788]

For the LAST time, the difference between 90 square inches and 95 square is negligible as far as mishits are concerned. The different headsizes (and compositions, for that matter) cause a different level of power, control, etc. If you frame with a 90, you'll frame just as much with a 95.

[BounceHitBounceHit]

Originally Posted by kingdaddy41788

For the LAST time, the difference between 90 square inches and 95 square is negligible as far as mishits are concerned. The different headsizes (and compositions, for that matter) cause a different level of power, control, etc. If you frame with a 90, you'll frame just as much with a 95.

You sir, are correct!! CC