Sampras goes to Babolat! (pics incl.) - Page 4

marosmith · 05-23-2010, 04:58 PM

I am sure it is customized to the exact same swingweight as his old stick, and the same stringbed stiffness he was using as well. Just more headsize and power. I don't think he'll ever use a Head because he is accustomed to stiff frames.

marosmith · 05-23-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedaver

Federer would be better on the backhand side with a larger frame, he might still use a 90 sq. inch but it affects him on high balls, especially on clay! He shanks it several times off the backhand whenever he plays on clay. He'd be better off using 95 sq. inch frame like the Prostaff 6.0 95!

I dissagree, I think the small headsize is easier on the bh.

Nanshiki · 05-23-2010, 05:04 PM

Federer is 28. Sampras is almost 39. If it wasn't for the desire for more power, Sampras probably would have stayed with the KPS88.

marosmith · 05-23-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nanshiki

Federer is 28. Sampras is almost 39. If it wasn't for the desire for more power, Sampras probably would have stayed with the KPS88.

I think it is more about experimentation with feel and increased forgiveness then power.

jcstennis · 05-23-2010, 05:18 PM

man oh man!... those pics/vids of pete... too weird!

i'm a year younger than pete and have watched him for over 20 years with a Wilson. looks so strange... imagine Jordan wearing adidas.

still as weird as it looks, maybe we could see a new "pete" racquet developing in the near future? interesting

Ultra2HolyGrail · 05-23-2010, 05:19 PM

Nobody knows why he switched and nobody should really care unless it affects there choice in racquet they play with. It's downright silly to play with a racquet because your favorite pro plays with one. People should use what they play best with. I've used widebodys like the wilson profile and i didn't care what anyone thought.

The only people that are affected by this are the ones who choose to play what there favorite pro plays and are devastated, and feel betrayed by sampras's choice in not just a different racquet, but a Babolat.

slice bh compliment · 05-23-2010, 06:45 PM

Truth^

I'd laugh so hard if for whatever reason Roddick and Rafa switched back to Prince(ss).

ClubHoUno · 05-23-2010, 07:14 PM

This is freakin' AMESOME !!!!!!

Pete playing with a customized version of my favorite frame for the last 2 years......that guy knows what he needs at his tender age

The Pure Storm Tour GT is an awesome players racquet - great control, great power, great feel and nice touch

Once again I play with the same racquet as Pistol Pete

Babolat here we come !!!!!!!!

logicflawed · 05-23-2010, 07:28 PM

even pete's joined the babolat alliance! good to see, i've played babs for the last 8 years and love them!

SFrazeur · 05-23-2010, 07:50 PM

I can see a KPS 88 user liking the PST. The muted plush feel of the KPS 88 reminded me of the PST I hit with before.

-SF

Ultra2HolyGrail · 05-23-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by logicflawed

even pete's joined the babolat alliance!

logicflawed · 05-23-2010, 08:30 PM

well done holygrail!

BobFL · 05-23-2010, 08:36 PM

I like this photo! Lacoste and Babolat

It must be Roddick's bad influence

cy1126dragonamul · 05-24-2010, 05:21 AM

anyone here, whoever's a big sampras fan, currently using
k prostaff 88, planning on changing to BABOLAT pure storm tour?

just wondering....

Jimmilson · 05-24-2010, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by marosmith

I dissagree, I think the small headsize is easier on the bh.

I completely agree with you. I moved from an Babolat Aero Pro Drive Cortex to the Wilson Six One Tour BLX and it vastly improved my backhand. It just felt like my swing was so much smoother. If I find that I middle the ball enough to handle a Six One Tour then I don't think Federer would find any benefits in a larger head size.

mawashi · 05-24-2010, 06:46 AM

Doesn't really surprise me cus Chang, Kafelnikov n quite a few other champions have changed to babs already so why not the king himself : )

VGP · 05-24-2010, 09:46 AM

Sampras did say when he started back playing that he needed to use an "old man's" racket. Now that he's even older.....

I'm a self-admitted Wilson mid user. I think if I were to switch frames I was quite tempted by the Babolat APD. But, since I've been getting my favorite frames for $25-$40 each on the used market, it doesn't make much financial sense right now......

tacoben · 05-24-2010, 10:56 AM

Just a side note and not to derail the thread. The pictures shows Agassi and Sampras shaking hands after the match and appear to have reconciled after the Hit for Haiti incident? What's the scoop?

Fee · 05-24-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tacoben

Just a side note and not to derail the thread. The pictures shows Agassi and Sampras shaking hands after the match and appear to have reconciled after the Hit for Haiti incident? What's the scoop?

Pete did a radio interview with Justin a few weeks ago, said it was all water under the bridge. I put the podcast links in the former pro player section, in the thread about the May 22 exo match.

leonidas1982 · 05-24-2010, 12:13 PM

And Sampras won in 3 sets.

05-23-2010, 04:58 PM	#61
marosmith Professional Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lafayette, Or Posts: 981	I am sure it is customized to the exact same swingweight as his old stick, and the same stringbed stiffness he was using as well. Just more headsize and power. I don't think he'll ever use a Head because he is accustomed to stiff frames. __________________ 3 Head PT57a 12.4 oz. 9 pts HL. 1HBH. Pair of PT167a for the wife. Last edited by marosmith : 05-23-2010 at 05:37 PM.

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jcstennis Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,471	man oh man!... those pics/vids of pete... too weird! i'm a year younger than pete and have watched him for over 20 years with a Wilson. looks so strange... imagine Jordan wearing adidas. still as weird as it looks, maybe we could see a new "pete" racquet developing in the near future? interesting __________________ Pro Staff 6.1's from now on, should have never left in the first place!!

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Ultra2HolyGrail Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,520	Nobody knows why he switched and nobody should really care unless it affects there choice in racquet they play with. It's downright silly to play with a racquet because your favorite pro plays with one. People should use what they play best with. I've used widebodys like the wilson profile and i didn't care what anyone thought. The only people that are affected by this are the ones who choose to play what there favorite pro plays and are devastated, and feel betrayed by sampras's choice in not just a different racquet, but a Babolat. __________________ Rated 5.0 based on racquet selection, quantity, and string tension. Matching nike outfits-shoes-socks-nike headband.

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logicflawed New User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 67	even pete's joined the babolat alliance! good to see, i've played babs for the last 8 years and love them! __________________ 90 PS Ltd. GT

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SFrazeur Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 1164 Morning Glory Circle Posts: 5,703	I can see a KPS 88 user liking the PST. The muted plush feel of the KPS 88 reminded me of the PST I hit with before. -SF __________________ Babolat Pure Drive "Black" (1/4) w/ Skin Feel replacment grip. Solinco Tour Bite 16 @ 55 and Tourna Grip XL