Del Potro Switching to New Wilson Stick - Page 3

Levente · 03-01-2011, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by drakulie

Hi Drakulie,
Many thanks for the photos.
So Delpo played with a K-Factor Racquet during the Delray Tournament.
But wilson showes he is useing the BLX Pro Tour Racquets. It is conflict, isn't it?

sureshs · 03-01-2011, 09:10 AM

Several questions:

Is 317 the weight in grams or the SW? I assume SW by the way the racquet is positioned for measurements.

Then what is the unstrung weight?

Also, what is the balance? I see you don't use the Prince machine built in mechanism for balance (with a rotating knob to move the frame till it balances). How do you read the balance on the other setup?

vsbabolat · 03-01-2011, 09:13 AM

Awesome photos drakulie!!!

PED · 03-01-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bloodshed

Guys. Under the K-Factor paintjob, all his life Del Po always used the Hyper Pro Staff 6.1 with a 18*20 string pattern strung @ 56 lbs.

Your frame info is correct, but as Jura mentioned above, his old tension was 63lbs not 56. he's dropped tension in the wake of the wrist issue from last year.

Azzurri · 03-01-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sureshs

Several questions:

Is 317 the weight in grams or the SW? I assume SW by the way the racquet is positioned for measurements.

Then what is the unstrung weight?

Also, what is the balance? I see you don't use the Prince machine built in mechanism for balance (with a rotating knob to move the frame till it balances). How do you read the balance on the other setup?

the 317 is SW w/out the strings. looks like 352 grams w/out strings.

also curious what the balance is.

The Baseline · 03-01-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Azzurri

the 317 is SW w/out the strings. looks like 352 grams w/out strings.

also curious what the balance is.

it has to be a lot different than the wilson as far as balance goes, those babolats seem headlight, sad to see Sampras turn his back on Wilson like that.

big bang · 03-01-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The Baseline

it has to be a lot different than the wilson as far as balance goes, those babolats seem headlight, sad to see Sampras turn his back on Wilson like that.

Say what?, I think you are in the wrong thread dude

drakulie · 03-01-2011, 07:55 PM

Guys,

the swing weight of his frame, unstrung, was 317.

weight was 355. Not sure about the balance, as I really didn't bother checking it. I will say that it swung really light (even with strings), and was very well balanced. I was extremely surprised how easily it cut through the air.

Blakes frame is another story. That thing is a damn log. I think it is about 370 or 380 grams, and he strings at about 68 lbs (full lux alu power).

W1L50N=B3A5T · 03-01-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by drakulie

Guys,

the swing weight of his frame, unstrung, was 317.

weight was 355. Not sure about the balance, as I really didn't bother checking it. I will say that it swung really light (even with strings), and was very well balanced. I was extremely surprised how easily it cut through the air.

Blakes frame is another story. That thing is a damn log. I think it is about 370 or 380 grams, and he strings at about 68 lbs (full lux alu power).

is his frame extended or did it seem standard length?

SirGounder · 03-01-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by W1L50N=B3A5T

is his frame extended or did it seem standard length?

I was wondering the same thing.

Pretty sweet pics Drakulie.

Pocky · 03-01-2011, 11:24 PM

If I recall, K61 95 has a shinny PJ not matt.

And there is a Wilson logo at the throat in which, is missing. Probably a shortened stick. Completely different IMO.

New stick underway!

drakulie · 03-02-2011, 05:01 AM

Guys, I didn't check if it was extended or standard. However, when swinging it, I think I would have noticed if it was extended so I'm fairly certain it was standard.

JRstriker12 · 03-02-2011, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by drakulie

Guys, I didn't check if it was extended or standard. However, when swinging it, I think I would have noticed if it was extended so I'm fairly certain it was standard.

BTW- thanks for the picts Drak!

sureshs · 03-02-2011, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drakulie

Guys,

the swing weight of his frame, unstrung, was 317.

weight was 355. Not sure about the balance, as I really didn't bother checking it. I will say that it swung really light (even with strings), and was very well balanced. I was extremely surprised how easily it cut through the air.

Blakes frame is another story. That thing is a damn log. I think it is about 370 or 380 grams, and he strings at about 68 lbs (full lux alu power).

12.5 oz unstrung?

SandV · 03-02-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bartelby

yes, probably superstition, he won a GS with it and he crosses himself after all

Only when he wins

Rabbit · 03-02-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PED

Nice photos and thanks for taking the time to post them

I can tell in the SW shot that it's unstrung, is the 352g for the static weight unstrung as well, I can't see the hoop in the picture.

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Originally Posted by drakulie

^^^PED, Yes, it is unstrung.

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Originally Posted by sureshs

12.5 oz unstrung?

reading is our friend

sureshs · 03-02-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rabbit

reading is our friend

Yes, I converted 352/355 grams from his post into oz for my clarity as I don't think in grams and I was surprised it was so high because that would be almost 13 oz strung, hence the question mark to see if anyone felt the same, especially for a guy recovering from wrist injuries who has already lowered his tension.

It is a bit subtle for some people to grasp, I understand that. Sorry about that. I will be more explicit next time so everyone can follow.

jwbarrientos · 03-02-2011, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drakulie

Guys,

the swing weight of his frame, unstrung, was 317.

weight was 355. Not sure about the balance, as I really didn't bother checking it. I will say that it swung really light (even with strings), and was very well balanced. I was extremely surprised how easily it cut through the air.

Blakes frame is another story. That thing is a damn log. I think it is about 370 or 380 grams, and he strings at about 68 lbs (full lux alu power).

That weight is reached adding lead tape, am I ok?
and strings (12/15 grs) + damp (4/5 grs), is could be strung around more or less 370??

drakulie · 03-02-2011, 08:53 PM

^^yes, if you look at the photo of the head of the frame, you will see a lot of lead at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions.

Ross K · 03-03-2011, 03:58 AM

The young Del Po with HPS 6.1...

R.

03-01-2011, 09:13 AM	#43
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03-02-2011, 05:01 AM	#52
drakulie Talk Tennis Guru Join Date: May 2004 Location: FT. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 23,906	Guys, I didn't check if it was extended or standard. However, when swinging it, I think I would have noticed if it was extended so I'm fairly certain it was standard. __________________ Head Stringer @ the LTC, Babolat Star 4 Stringer http://www.youtube.com/user/drakulie

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