***Dunlop Aerogel 1hundred (AG100) club***

[geesechops]

Destined for greatness, the Aerogel 1hundred has been tearing it up lately on these boards by evidence of users raving about its monster serve, great maneuverability and spin like a Tasmanian Devil. This club is to consolidate all the questions/comments on this racquet to one thread that can help users and possible users converse.

I switched to the AG100 from the Pro Staff 6.0 85. I have played with the K90, AK90, and RDS 001 Mid in the past year in my quest to find a mid that would take me to another level in terms of consistency, power and spin. Some had their nice qualities, but none overall measured up to the PS85 for me in terms of getting the win in a match. The AG100 seemed to do everything well for me. I'm looking forward to really getting used to this racquet like I am with my PS85's and bringing out all its potential, and mine.

edit: I currently use the MG Prestige Mid (TGK237.1), although the AG100 is still a great racquet, which is evident by this huge thread.

[emmanuel]

I switched to the AG100 from the Prestige Classic 600 in my case.
I am using 58 pounds of tension (wilson stamina 16). What string set up do you use with AG100?

[matchmaker]

One question I have about the AG100. It looks like a very fun frame but it has also a low static weight and swingweight. How does that translate into matters of stability?
I suppose many users lead it up. Where do they apply the lead in general and what is the final SW, balance and static weight after leading up?

[s7evin]

Count me in!
BTW emmanuel why did you switch from the Classic?
For me its way better than the AG, feel is just irreplaceable.

[Return_Ace]

I have yet to play with mine

It's currently sitting in a shop having being strung up.... although there's still no grip on it since i'm still waiting to receive my Vantage leathers (after having placed the order for them well over 2 weeks ago ).

Hopefully i'll be able to hit with it on Tuesday night.

[Bud]

Originally Posted by geesechops

Destined for greatness, the Aerogel 1hundred has been tearing it up lately on these boards by evidence of users raving about its monster serve, great maneuverability and spin like a Tasmanian Devil. This club is to consolidate all the questions/comments on this racquet to one thread that can help users and possible users converse.

I switched to the AG100 from the Pro Staff 6.0 85. I have played with the K90, AK90, MG Prestige Mid and RDS 001 Mid in the past year in my quest to find a mid that would take me to another level in terms of consistency, power and spin. Some had their nice qualities, but none overall measured up to the PS85 for me in terms of getting the win in a match. The AG100 seemed to do everything well for me. I'm looking foreword to really getting used to this racquet like I am with my PS85's and bringing out all its potential, and mine.

Interesting... you're another person stringing it at low tension. I think they labeled the tension range on the racquet incorrectly

The racquet is labeled 55-65 lbs. I think 50-60 lbs. is more appropriate for this frame.

It definitely playes better at a lower, than labeled, tension. I think at mid-tension (60 lbs.) the racquet feels 'boardy'. I can't even imagine what it would feel like at 65#.

[s7evin]

@Return Ace:Those are some troublemaking vantage leathers

[Bud]

Originally Posted by s7evin

Count me in!
BTW emmanuel why did you switch from the Classic?
For me its way better than the AG, feel is just irreplaceable.

You think the feel of the PC600 is way better than the AG100?

[Return_Ace]

Originally Posted by s7evin

@Return Ace:Those are some troublemaking vantage leathers

Gah ! Tell me about it !

It's not as if it's shipping internationally as well... i only live a couple of hours drive away ..

TBH normally i'm satisfied with their service but this is just stupid .

[geesechops]

The AG has great stability. Of course its not like my PS85's, but I'll give up a little there to gain all that spin and the sick angle I can pull. I also put a little weight inside the handle to help the feel/stability. The hoop is so stiff I think low tensions go great with the AG. This stiff hoop also creates all that power of the serves, probably the most ever from a racquet of this weight. And as always s7evin confuses me

[emmanuel]

Originally Posted by s7evin

Count me in!
BTW emmanuel why did you switch from the Classic?
For me its way better than the AG, feel is just irreplaceable.

I was searching something with open string pattern and little more powerful.
The AG100 has been a great surprise for me. Great stick!

[BreakPoint]

Originally Posted by Bud

Interesting... you're another person stringing it at low tension. I think they labeled the tension range on the racquet incorrectly

The racquet is labeled 55-65 lbs. I think 50-60 lbs. is more appropriate for this frame.

It definitely playes better at a lower, than labeled, tension. I think at mid-tension (60 lbs.) the racquet feels 'boardy'. I can't even imagine what it would feel like at 65#.

I agree. I think the tension range should have been 50-60lbs. I think it plays great between 53-56lbs with a hybrid of multi mains and mono syn gut crosses.

[ESP#1]

So Emmanuel,
Are you gettin rid of the pc600? if so let me know.

[bossass]

Put me down. I got the TW demo now, and I'm gonna order one here in a couple days to mess around with. At the very least, I'll keep it in the bag as an early season stick (when I'm all out of shape and my Prestiges are feeling especially heavy.)

[geesechops]

I called TW before I ordered one and asked about why the tension on the Dunlops was rated higher by 5lbs then the Wilsons I normally use of the same size and they said I should go with the 55lbs because that was the lowest suggested when I normally go 53lbs on my Wilsons. I think these companies just blindly throw the recommended tensions on there for show. The only time it becomes an issue is when you string over the required max and the frame breaks. I think the tension should be 45-55lbs.

It seems the more I get used to this stick the more weight I take off. Right now I have some lead in the butt under the trap door and 2 strips around the handle above my grip and thats all I seem to need. Too much lead takes away from that killer bite I get from the racquet head speed I can generate from the light weight.

[Keifers]

^^^

Yeah, a friend of mine has settled on 44lbs with a poly/multi hybrid and he's very happy with the results. He started at 50 and worked his way down in 2lb decrements.

I asked him what tension he would use if he did a full multi string job -- he said 50lbs.

I can feel my mouse finger itching to order one of these. Sending my TW demo back tomorrow.

[Dave M]

Sign me up, I liked the look and specs and was offered a lovely deal on 3, 2 new un opened and one lightly used for £130, didn't think i could say no so hit with them last week, i was more consistant than with the BB10, k95 team or pro ones that I have been trying recently.I think i'll be giving these an extended run.
Like someone else here noticed, i've got two with a RA of 63 and one with 62, looks like someone changed the stencil between batches.

[Return_Ace]

Picked up the AG100 from the shop today... strung nicely with X-1 Biphase @ 61lbs (never strung that high so i wanted to try it out lol).

But alas.... the leathers did not arrive today .

[Rabbit]

I'm currently demoing one from TW. The strings broke and I restrung with a 17 gauge multi at 58 pounds. It plays great. I'm on the verge of commiting. This is a great frame.

[Bengt]

Can someone comment on how it is to string? Blocked holes, 1 or 2 piece, etc...