RF Hat Fit

Noveson · 09-09-2010, 06:40 PM

Does anyone wear these things backward? I usually wear the Featherlights, always backwards as I look stupid with them forward, and I was wondering if there's anyone out there who wears RF hats backward.

I am not able to see one in person before I order, so I was hoping for either a picture or just confirmation from someone that they fit fine to wear this way.

DELPO · 09-09-2010, 07:31 PM

what's up cilic?

Noveson · 09-09-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DELPO

what's up cilic?

Woah it says you are a new user and I haven't been on here in forever. How do you remember that haha?

Noveson · 09-11-2010, 03:03 PM

Ah come on guys I know you guys got em, help me out a little bit!

hpaiste · 09-11-2010, 03:32 PM

Same over here pal. I wear normal Nike Dri-Fit hats all the time (featherlights that is) and I made the 'switch' to RF hats. Took awhile, but in the end they're the same in my opinion. RF hats are a different material, and therefore it gets sweaty and such. Also, the hat is 'stiffer,' it doesn't really mold to your head like the featherlights do. Just my personal experience. I ONLY wear my hats backwards. So I think we're in a similar position

Noveson · 09-11-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hpaiste

Same over here pal. I wear normal Nike Dri-Fit hats all the time (featherlights that is) and I made the 'switch' to RF hats. Took awhile, but in the end they're the same in my opinion. RF hats are a different material, and therefore it gets sweaty and such. Also, the hat is 'stiffer,' it doesn't really mold to your head like the featherlights do. Just my personal experience. I ONLY wear my hats backwards. So I think we're in a similar position

It looks alright though? I wasn't sure if the RF hats were more molded or not, and whether they would look okay.

JoelDali · 09-12-2010, 05:21 AM

The RF hats backward have served me well, but I recommend washing it once beforehand with a ton of fabric softener liquid to soften it up.

Also, the Isner Sphere hat is hands down the best backwards hat ever.

But they look horrible wearing them front wise, too narrowish and grannyish looking.

Backwards though, they are the new GHOAT.

Noveson · 09-12-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JoelDali

The RF hats backward have served me well, but I recommend washing it once beforehand with a ton of fabric softener liquid to soften it up.

Also, the Isner Sphere hat is hands down the best backwards hat ever.

But they look horrible wearing them front wise, too narrowish and grannyish looking.

Backwards though, they are the new GHOAT.

Thanks for the tip, I'll make sure and do that. Yeah I've really wanted a sphere hat, actually is what got me back on these boards, haven't been on here in almost a year then came back cause I knew you guys would know where to find them. Too hard to get a hold of one though so going for the RF hat.

J011yroger · 09-12-2010, 01:17 PM

The RF Hybrid hats are fine wearing backwards, but the front rumples up and looks like crap after you wash them.

They look sooooo nice when they are brand new.

Such a pity that they lose their shape when you wash them, and aren't still smooth.

J

JoelDali · 09-12-2010, 01:23 PM

Knew u were a *******. U hot sexy beast.

I threw away my white and navy RF hats the other day.

After tons of washes the velcro gave up its ghost.

My IW grey/ref RF hasn't been washed yet. I'm scared I will give it to my laundry service and never see it again. They've lost stuff before and I would be suicidal if I lost my IW RF lid.

J011yroger · 09-12-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JoelDali

Knew u were a *******. U hot sexy beast.

I threw away my white and navy RF hats the other day.

After tons of washes the velcro gave up its ghost.

My IW grey/ref RF hasn't been washed yet. I'm scared I will give it to my laundry service and never see it again. They've lost stuff before and I would be suicidal if I lost my IW RF lid.

I took my white and black one into the shower with me with ALL no dye, no perfume detergent, and distilled vinegar.

I am such a woman sometimes.

J

JoelDali · 09-12-2010, 01:40 PM

Theres a bar in Jackson Heights where you can be a woman a few nights a week if sometimes isn't enough. Let me know and I'll give up the name of the bar.

Noveson · 09-12-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by J011yroger

The RF Hybrid hats are fine wearing backwards, but the front rumples up and looks like crap after you wash them.

They look sooooo nice when they are brand new.

Such a pity that they lose their shape when you wash them, and aren't still smooth.

J

Wait so you guys disagree about whether or not to wash them?

JoelDali · 09-12-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Noveson

Wait so you guys disagree about whether or not to wash them?

Nah, I washed mine over 50 times.

Its just a $20 hat.

Its all gonna be ok.

Noveson · 09-12-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JoelDali

Nah, I washed mine over 50 times.

Its just a $20 hat.

Its all gonna be ok.

So the front of the hats will make it?

I'm going to school I can't just buy 40 hats like you guys do.

BreakPoint · 09-12-2010, 03:40 PM

What's the point of wearing a hat backwards?

I always wear a hat when I play tennis on sunny days (which is almost everyday here in CA) to keep the sun out of my eyes. If the hats didn't have a bill/visor on them, I wouldn't wear one at all because what would be the point? The hat just makes my head hotter and sweat more, gets my hair all gross and sweaty, mattes down my hair and gives me hat hair, and probably gives me zits on my forehead. The hats also get tons of sweat stains that are hard to clean and become gross. So without the bill/visor, I would never, ever wear a hat so I don't get the wearing of the hat backwards.

kimguroo · 09-12-2010, 03:48 PM

If you need a durability, you should get featherlight hats. If you buy three featherlight hats, you won't need to worry about anything until you graduate from your school. Spend $30-$50 to get three featherlight hats instead of one fed hat for $25.

JoelDali · 09-12-2010, 03:49 PM

I guess I started wearing a hat backwards after seeing Fed do it many years ago. It looked cool and keeps sweat under control. And u can turn it around when yer serving on the sunny side. Suited me well in tourney on Saturday.

Noveson · 09-12-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BreakPoint

What's the point of wearing a hat backwards?

I always wear a hat when I play tennis on sunny days (which is almost everyday here in CA) to keep the sun out of my eyes. If the hats didn't have a bill/visor on them, I wouldn't wear one at all because what would be the point? The hat just makes my head hotter and sweat more, gets my hair all gross and sweaty, mattes down my hair and gives me hat hair, and probably gives me zits on my forehead. The hats also get tons of sweat stains that are hard to clean and become gross. So without the bill/visor, I would never, ever wear a hat so I don't get the wearing of the hat backwards.

Congratulations

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Originally Posted by kimguroo

If you need a durability, you should get featherlight hats. If you buy three featherlight hats, you won't need to worry about anything until you graduate from your school. Spend $30-$50 to get three featherlight hats instead of one fed hat for $25.

I have two featherlights I have had for a very long time. I was worried the RF hats would be too stiff to be worn backward, and JoeDali's idea for making it softer sounded good but I don't want to ruin the hat to do it. I'm fine with paying $20 dollars for an RF hat(many are $17 on TW I don't understand why you think they are so expensive) but obviously I don't want to ruin it. I don't wear them just for tennis.

JoelDali · 09-12-2010, 05:06 PM

Both of mine mine lasted over a year each, worn so many times, washed so many times. It went thru hell and back. Won a few paperweights, made some enemies, lost a few lovers. The RF hat is immortal to those that wield its glory in the realms of righteousness.

The only thing that goes wrong is the velcro.

And of course after washing and drying 100 times its gonna freak out a lil' bit ya'll.

For the cost of a bag of dog food you get a year or so of use with the RF hats.

09-09-2010, 06:40 PM	#1
Noveson Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,242	RF Hat Fit Does anyone wear these things backward? I usually wear the Featherlights, always backwards as I look stupid with them forward, and I was wondering if there's anyone out there who wears RF hats backward. I am not able to see one in person before I order, so I was hoping for either a picture or just confirmation from someone that they fit fine to wear this way. Last edited by Noveson : 09-12-2010 at 11:59 AM.

09-11-2010, 03:32 PM	#5
hpaiste Rookie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tennis Courts, Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 189	Same over here pal. I wear normal Nike Dri-Fit hats all the time (featherlights that is) and I made the 'switch' to RF hats. Took awhile, but in the end they're the same in my opinion. RF hats are a different material, and therefore it gets sweaty and such. Also, the hat is 'stiffer,' it doesn't really mold to your head like the featherlights do. Just my personal experience. I ONLY wear my hats backwards. So I think we're in a similar position __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. Last edited by hpaiste : 09-11-2010 at 03:34 PM. Reason: Forgot words

09-12-2010, 05:21 AM	#7
JoelDali Legend Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,949	The RF hats backward have served me well, but I recommend washing it once beforehand with a ton of fabric softener liquid to soften it up. Also, the Isner Sphere hat is hands down the best backwards hat ever. But they look horrible wearing them front wise, too narrowish and grannyish looking. Backwards though, they are the new GHOAT. __________________ 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.

09-12-2010, 01:17 PM	#9
J011yroger G.O.A.T. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 11,443	The RF Hybrid hats are fine wearing backwards, but the front rumples up and looks like crap after you wash them. They look sooooo nice when they are brand new. Such a pity that they lose their shape when you wash them, and aren't still smooth. J __________________ I'm your huckleberry...

09-12-2010, 01:23 PM	#10
JoelDali Legend Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,949	Knew u were a *******. U hot sexy beast. I threw away my white and navy RF hats the other day. After tons of washes the velcro gave up its ghost. My IW grey/ref RF hasn't been washed yet. I'm scared I will give it to my laundry service and never see it again. They've lost stuff before and I would be suicidal if I lost my IW RF lid. __________________ 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.