Pics of Nadal's Racquet - Page 2

imalil2gangsta4u · 03-23-2009, 06:51 PM

Very nice pics of all the rackets. Did you get anyone elses?

vbranis · 03-23-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by imalil2gangsta4u

Very nice pics of all the rackets. Did you get anyone elses?

No, it's pretty crowded in there, not much time or space to take pics, but I do have the stringing info for most of the players there. I can take requests, just let me know and I'll post back.

betovanbuuren · 03-23-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by vbranis

No, it's pretty crowded in there, not much time or space to take pics, but I do have the stringing info for most of the players there. I can take requests, just let me know and I'll post back.

Put all of them that you have

Morrissey · 03-23-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by iplaybetter

im just sharing what the stringers said, its up to you if you want to believe them and thus me or not

There's a bunch of threads on Nadal's racquet and strings. We've had past stringers post pics of his equipment before this one and he does use Babolat Duralast 15g and a painted Aeropro Drive without Cortex. But hey, that's just my opinion and practically everyone else's in here.

vbranis · 03-23-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by betovanbuuren

Put all of them that you have

All right, I'll try to put up the complete list sometime this week.

imalil2gangsta4u · 03-23-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vbranis

All right, I'll try to put up the complete list sometime this week.

thanks a bunch

jcstennis · 03-23-2009, 09:38 PM

looks like the overgrip is wrapped for a righty not lefty.

cork_screw · 03-23-2009, 11:32 PM

Did you recall if that yellow cortex "v" that is the cortex painted on or is it actually "raised" and physically there?

iplaybetter · 03-24-2009, 03:41 AM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
just paint, not raised at all

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Originally Posted by Morrissey

There's a bunch of threads on Nadal's racquet and strings. We've had past stringers post pics of his equipment before this one and he does use Babolat Duralast 15g and a painted Aeropro Drive without Cortex. But hey, that's just my opinion and practically everyone else's in here.

it was mine as well, and i talked to the stringers about and asked if it was duralast and they said they thought it was kirshbaum and yes they know what duralast is and is like and yes either way the reel says pro huricane nadal

featherlight · 03-24-2009, 05:26 AM

are u a stringer

betovanbuuren · 03-24-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by vbranis

All right, I'll try to put up the complete list sometime this week.

Thanks

buddy

Rickson · 03-24-2009, 06:25 PM

Nadal really takes that small a grip size?

The Don · 03-24-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickson

Nadal really takes that small a grip size?

I know huh? pretty crazy isn't it? i feel whenever i use a small grip size i have more feel for the racquet. but i dont use a small grip size

ronalditop · 03-24-2009, 08:54 PM

with such a small grip, his racquet would be very unestable and twist a lot if it wasnt for the big amount of lead he puts on the racquet head.

Rickson · 03-24-2009, 09:28 PM

A number 2 is female size though.

kimbahpnam · 03-25-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickson

A number 2 is female size though.

Not my number 2s......

a little poo joke there.

jackcrawford · 03-25-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickson

A number 2 is female size though.

Yeah, he's got a "tweener racquet" and a "female" grip. The real men are the country club and public park dudes with Pro Staff 88s and 4 5/8 grips who, despite having a robust fantasy tennis life, are not # 1 on the ATP World tour.

stoble · 03-26-2009, 06:05 PM

Any idea how many overgrips? It doesn't look that small in the photos.

LeftySpin · 03-26-2009, 08:31 PM

nice nice, those are duralast and the cortex is painted on, im surprised that he is still using an older racquet

Blade0324 · 03-27-2009, 07:11 AM

I'm surprised so many here are shocked at the small size of his grip. It has been discussed before pretty often. I know I use a size 2, not because Nadal does but because a small grip feels much better to me. I have pretty good size hands for my height 5'11" and by measuring should use a #4 but when I have tried grips this size I feel like a caveman swinging a club. Oh well different strokes I guess.

03-23-2009, 09:38 PM	#27
jcstennis Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,471	looks like the overgrip is wrapped for a righty not lefty. __________________ Pro Staff 6.1's from now on, should have never left in the first place!!

03-24-2009, 05:26 AM	#30
featherlight Professional Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,480	are u a stringer __________________ 2 Babolat Pure Drive GT+ , Nike Breathe Cage 2, NIke Breathe Free 2k10 in Grey/Black Babolat propulse II ,Lunarlite Vapor Tour , Babolat Custom Damp

03-24-2009, 06:25 PM	#32
Rickson G.O.A.T. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: USA Posts: 12,900	Nadal really takes that small a grip size? __________________ If I get you in a rear choke, you'll either tap out or pass out.

03-24-2009, 08:54 PM	#34
ronalditop Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: in my room Posts: 2,738	with such a small grip, his racquet would be very unestable and twist a lot if it wasnt for the big amount of lead he puts on the racquet head. __________________ Currently retired (knee injury).

03-24-2009, 09:28 PM	#35
Rickson G.O.A.T. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: USA Posts: 12,900	A number 2 is female size though. __________________ If I get you in a rear choke, you'll either tap out or pass out.