RD7 long

Ross K · 11-22-2009, 10:52 PM

Just wondering, as the standard size is meant to be plenty hefty enough as it is, whether the long would just be too much altogether - or whether it's actually a pretty special frame that deserves to be checked out?

Anyone have any experience of/views on the RD7 lonbody?

Thanks,

R.

BTW, If anyone could possibly post up the specs that might also really help me. Cheers!...

galain · 11-23-2009, 12:11 AM

If it's anything like the RD70 Ross, it's not the weight I had issue with it was just the fact that 28 inches was far too long. Truly amazing spin, bombing serves, extra reach - and beautiful feel in the RD70's case - but on topspin backhands it was so often late I gave up on it.

I have hit with the RD7 also but I never knew there was an extended version. The RD7 by itself is a beauty. It swings heavier than your PT630's though - you'll need to consider that. Any long version may also be a little lighter to compensate - but as I said, I've never heard of such a beast.

Was reading your other post - have you thought of the Donnay Pro 1? On paper it seems to fit what you're looking for.

Ross K · 11-23-2009, 04:13 AM

Just discovered it's the frame galain has spoken of - the Pro RD70 Long...

Sorry folks... seller has given bogus info... thread terminated!

Cheers galain for the above post.

R.

007 · 11-23-2009, 04:22 AM

There was never an RD7 Long, but there was a POWER RD7 95x27, and a POWER RD7 long 95 x 28. Both of these also came in 105 sq.inches and in both 27 and 28 long. The 95's were a deep blue colour, while the 28's were grey with pale red and black. I owned a POWER RD7 95x27 and it was a beast to swing but had awesome stability, feel and spin. But it was about as maneuverable as a snow shovel. Like the SRD Tours the frames were vaccum pressure molded and felt incredibly solid.

007 · 11-23-2009, 08:39 AM

And yes, the Pro RD70 Long (98 or 105 x 2

was a different frame altogether with it's ultra-thin beam (16mm)

11-22-2009, 10:52 PM	#1
Ross K Hall Of Fame Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,761	RD7 long Just wondering, as the standard size is meant to be plenty hefty enough as it is, whether the long would just be too much altogether - or whether it's actually a pretty special frame that deserves to be checked out? Anyone have any experience of/views on the RD7 lonbody? Thanks, R. BTW, If anyone could possibly post up the specs that might also really help me. Cheers!...

11-23-2009, 12:11 AM	#2
galain Professional Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,311	If it's anything like the RD70 Ross, it's not the weight I had issue with it was just the fact that 28 inches was far too long. Truly amazing spin, bombing serves, extra reach - and beautiful feel in the RD70's case - but on topspin backhands it was so often late I gave up on it. I have hit with the RD7 also but I never knew there was an extended version. The RD7 by itself is a beauty. It swings heavier than your PT630's though - you'll need to consider that. Any long version may also be a little lighter to compensate - but as I said, I've never heard of such a beast. Was reading your other post - have you thought of the Donnay Pro 1? On paper it seems to fit what you're looking for. __________________ "A closed mouth gathers no feet"

11-23-2009, 04:22 AM	#4
007 Professional Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Take Off Eh! Posts: 877	There was never an RD7 Long, but there was a POWER RD7 95x27, and a POWER RD7 long 95 x 28. Both of these also came in 105 sq.inches and in both 27 and 28 long. The 95's were a deep blue colour, while the 28's were grey with pale red and black. I owned a POWER RD7 95x27 and it was a beast to swing but had awesome stability, feel and spin. But it was about as maneuverable as a snow shovel. Like the SRD Tours the frames were vaccum pressure molded and felt incredibly solid. __________________ "My lifestyle determines my deathstyle"

11-23-2009, 08:39 AM	#5
007 Professional Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Take Off Eh! Posts: 877	And yes, the Pro RD70 Long (98 or 105 x 2 was a different frame altogether with it's ultra-thin beam (16mm) __________________ "My lifestyle determines my deathstyle"

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