*****THE OFFICIAL HEAD PRO TOUR 630/280 Club*************

[Pleepers]

Doesn't the added paint change the play characteristics of the frame?

[Hankenstein]

Originally Posted by Pleepers

Doesn't the added paint change the play characteristics of the frame?

I was thinking about that before i painted it, so i sanded the factory paint and clearcoat down so the racket was "nacked" without going as deep so i would touch the fibres, then i painted it over the base.

I mean, unless you are a pro player you hardly notice any difference if the overall weigt change 1 or 2 gram.

[Pleepers]

Originally Posted by Hankenstein

I was thinking about that before i painted it, so i sanded the factory paint and clearcoat down so the racket was "nacked" without going as deep so i would touch the fibres, then i painted it over the base.

I mean, unless you are a pro player you hardly notice any difference if the overall weigt change 1 or 2 gram.

Interesting. Did you use common sand-paper to reomove the factory paint or some other method? If paper, what grit size? Thanks.

[wlinchon]

I don't know if this was brought up, but I know that nowadays many tour players use this racquet under paint jobs, but during the days when the Pro Tour 630 wasn't hiding under a different skin, besides Muster, did any other players use this racquet to success? I mean, when I think of the Pro Tour 630, I think of Muster. But when I think of, let's say, the Pro Staff, there are numerous names. Not to say that the greatness of the Pro Tour is diminished by the lack of players, but I'm just curious. Anyone know? And why has it come to age in terms of use nowadays? Any comments?

[A.J. Sim]

^^

Gustavo Kuerten used the Pro Tour 630 to win his first French Open. There are definitely pictures of him using that racket with the original blue paint job.

[Pleepers]

Originally Posted by wlinchon

I don't know if this was brought up, but I know that nowadays many tour players use this racquet under paint jobs, but during the days when the Pro Tour 630 wasn't hiding under a different skin, besides Muster, did any other players use this racquet to success? I mean, when I think of the Pro Tour 630, I think of Muster. But when I think of, let's say, the Pro Staff, there are numerous names. Not to say that the greatness of the Pro Tour is diminished by the lack of players, but I'm just curious. Anyone know? And why has it come to age in terms of use nowadays? Any comments?

Guga is the other HUGE name associated with the PT. Nowadays the Head sponsored pros are using a "paint job" of the PT630. Which is basically the same exact shape/mold as the original frame but in terms of their weight, balance, stiffness...it all depends on the pro. And in most cases the frames are made much lighter than the specs that were made available to the public. These light PT paintjob frames can then be customized with lead tape to the exact specs desired by the pro. That's why the CAP grommets have been so helpful for Head's pj cause, because the lead can be hidden under it.

So in summation todays pros are using the PT630 mold--but not the trusty blue 630/280 version we are celebrating in this thread.

And to answer your question/comment about "lack of players" using the frame. I would say that the PT630 is probably one of the most used frames on tour. Its just ussually hidden under prestige or radical cosmetics.

[hyogen]

how about the 660? prestige classic... any known pros using this racquet? sorry for the off topic. I am getting my PT280 this week

[VikingSamurai]

I have decided to let my PT630 go. My collecting days are over, and only want to keep what I use..

[hyogen]

so all you PT280 fanatics... My PT280 should arrive any day now. I am gonna give it one go. What should I do with the strings? I don't really want to be swayed by this racquet, since after long demoing i've settled on the PST...but I'll give it one day's chance to. Right now wouldn't be the best time financially to keep this racquet just to have... so please tell me what strings/tensions you most highly recommend. of course michael chaho's advice would be greatly appreciated here

[Hankenstein]

Originally Posted by hyogen

how about the 660? prestige classic... any known pros using this racquet? sorry for the off topic. I am getting my PT280 this week

Huyng Taik Lee used it!

[Hankenstein]

Originally Posted by Pleepers

Interesting. Did you use common sand-paper to reomove the factory paint or some other method? If paper, what grit size? Thanks.

First i used 200 grit to remove the clear-coat and to smooth out the chips etc. Then i sprayed a very thin layer of "body" (used on cars before the paint goes on) then used 800 grit to make everything smooth. Then the key to get a good surface is to spray extremely thin layers of paint. Don´t rush and paint everything in one spraysession. Just give it a thin layer that´s hardly noticable every time to avoid drips etc.

[hyogen]

Just paid for my 2nd PT280 made in Austria from TheRed.

haven't gotten either stick yet, but will soon.

Anyone know if the handle is able to be shaved down? from 1/2 to 3/8.

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by hyogen

Just paid for my 2nd PT280 made in Austria from TheRed.

haven't gotten either stick yet, but will soon.

Anyone know if the handle is able to be shaved down? from 1/2 to 3/8.

Don't shave the pallets (handle) down!!! The PT280 has interchangeable pallets.

[hyogen]

oic, where can I get these interchangeable pallets? my local pro shop will have them?

only head ones right?

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by hyogen

oic, where can I get these interchangeable pallets? my local pro shop will have them?

only head ones right?

Unfortunately your local pro shop probably will not have Head pallets. There is a place in Vancouver that will sell them to you but I can't post the name because they are competitor of TW.

[jayserinos99]

Originally Posted by hyogen

oic, where can I get these interchangeable pallets? my local pro shop will have them?

only head ones right?

either rpny or racquetmaxx can supply you with head pallets.

[OnyxZ28]

Good lord man, don't *******ize a Head stick like that!

[hyogen]

Originally Posted by OnyxZ28

Good lord man, don't *******ize a Head stick like that!

what did you mean to write ? demoralize ? lol -_-

anyways. my pt280's 4 1/2 grip feels way more like a 3/8

here are my pics... let me in the club

www.onid.orst.edu/~lamontm/tennis/pt280

[Pro_Tour_630]

OK OK I am getting dozens of emails about my avatar and they all want it sent to them, how about we all have the same avatar, we have to decide on which one though

Hyogen, you are in, a bit late but you are in,

[hyogen]

haha, i'm down with that. you have a list of avatars we could all use? lets see em