David Nalbandian Gear ATM

THESEXPISTOL · 08-08-2010, 07:53 PM

I've followed a lot of topics in the past speculation what racquet nalbandian was using...
Most of us concluded that he uses a yonex (isometric head shape), 98sq and the racquet is extended.

As for strings he was using BB Original around 60lbs.

If you know something more about his gear please post.

A_Instead · 08-09-2010, 05:18 AM

I have a close up pic of his racquet from the Legg Mason Tennis classic. Once I figure out how to upload, I will.

adso1973 · 08-09-2010, 05:27 AM

As far as I know he changed to the new RDIS mold as the grip- throat union (don't know how to name it, ¿¿neck??) has a small difference from the the previous models. I've been told that is a heavy frame.

tennisntn3477 · 08-09-2010, 07:02 AM

Previous general consensus was that he was using a frame based on the RDX500 HD (midplus).

vsbabolat · 08-09-2010, 07:09 AM

namartens · 08-09-2010, 08:35 AM

Check this one out. You can take a real good look at his frame.

Picture is too big to insert directly so I've made a link.

Xenakis · 08-09-2010, 08:52 AM

I'll go out on a limb and say it's an RDiS MP mold extended to 28 or 28.5in but with a more flexible layup.

Re the length, a Yonex rep told me it was 28.5 but I've not seen that confirmed elsewhere.

Re string and tension. Used BBO for ages but has been dropping tension, from a high of 64lbs down to the low 50s now according to more recent string logs.

That's all I know anyway, would be interested to get more certain info.

JoelDali · 08-09-2010, 08:58 AM

This guy is the hottest player on tour, more so than Cilic.

PED · 08-09-2010, 10:14 AM

I saw the stringer taking Nalby's freshly strung stick into the stadium yesterday right before the final: I almost took him out and made a run for it

bad_call · 08-09-2010, 10:23 AM

think i need his racquet and string setup...myself being a member of the chubs club

which includes Marco too.

PED · 08-09-2010, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THESEXPISTOL

As for strings he was using BB Original around 60lbs.

If you know something more about his gear please post.

Looking back in Indian wells 09, he was using BBO at 53/53 and at Miami in 09, he was using it at 46/46 and also 48/48. Just checked the Indian Wells log for 2010 and he was BBO at 50/50.

BC, on a side note both Davide and Marcos look ALOT thinner in person then on tv. I was really shocked at Marcos: much fitter and leaner in "the flesh". The angles Nalby was getting off the BH was just sick

bad_call · 08-09-2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PED

Looking back in Indian wells 09, he was using BBO at 53/53 and at Miami in 09, he was using it at 46/46 and also 48/48. Just checked the Indian Wells log for 2010 and he was BBO at 50/50.

BC, on a side note both Davide and Marcos look ALOT thinner in person then on tv. I was really shocked at Marcos: much fitter and leaner in "the flesh". The angles Nalby was getting off the BH was just sick

yeah...neither of them have the muffin top that keeps hanging around this one. ...those sick angles Nalby hits are the bomb.

thank the big yonex sweetspot.

vandre · 08-09-2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bad_call

think i need his racquet and string setup...myself being a member of the chubs club

which includes Marco too.

chubs club? i'd better sign up for that!!!

bad_call · 08-09-2010, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vandre

chubs club? i'd better sign up for that!!!

we're in good company.

Bartelby · 08-09-2010, 11:46 AM

It has to be an RDiS by the look of the material above the logo at the top of the grip as that is not on previous Yonex models.

A few people have stated that racquets come out of their primeval stew around 29" and then are cut to size.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenakis

I'll go out on a limb and say it's an RDiS MP mold extended to 28 or 28.5in but with a more flexible layup.

Re the length, a Yonex rep told me it was 28.5 but I've not seen that confirmed elsewhere.

Re string and tension. Used BBO for ages but has been dropping tension, from a high of 64lbs down to the low 50s now according to more recent string logs.

That's all I know anyway, would be interested to get more certain info.

08-09-2010, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PED

BC, on a side note both Davide and Marcos look ALOT thinner in person then on tv. I was really shocked at Marcos: much fitter and leaner in "the flesh". The angles Nalby was getting off the BH was just sick

I think Gilbert referred to them as "teletubbies."

08-08-2010, 07:53 PM	#1
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08-09-2010, 05:27 AM	#3
adso1973 Semi-Pro Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 488	As far as I know he changed to the new RDIS mold as the grip- throat union (don't know how to name it, ¿¿neck??) has a small difference from the the previous models. I've been told that is a heavy frame. __________________ =========================================================== BLX6.1 18x20 + tour bite 53; MGR mp +tour bite 54; PDR + Tour Bite 53

08-09-2010, 07:02 AM	#4
tennisntn3477 Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 365	Previous general consensus was that he was using a frame based on the RDX500 HD (midplus). __________________ Play to enjoy. Move your feet, watch the ball.

08-09-2010, 08:58 AM	#8
JoelDali Legend Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,945	This guy is the hottest player on tour, more so than Cilic. __________________ There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live and too rare to die.

08-09-2010, 10:14 AM	#9
PED Legend Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,192	I saw the stringer taking Nalby's freshly strung stick into the stadium yesterday right before the final: I almost took him out and made a run for it __________________ You have my name, come find me. Just leave your nonsense out of this thread.

08-09-2010, 07:09 AM	#5
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