Comparative Reviews

TW Staff · 08-08-2005, 05:04 PM

All comparative reviews can be accessed via the following link.

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/playtests

TW Staff

Nadal_Rulz · 08-08-2005, 05:13 PM

tw, could you please email me at karpfish24@mac.com or give me an email for someone because i am interested in doing one of these.

chrisphillips · 08-09-2005, 06:25 AM

The link for the babolat pure drive plus, head liquidmetal 4, volkl tour 5 review is broken. Could you guys please fix it? I was interested in reading it.
Thanks,
Chris

shsman2091 · 08-16-2005, 11:41 AM

I'm also interested in doing one of these, TW you can email me at saad24@msn.com and I would love to do one.

Hewitt rulez · 09-08-2005, 04:49 PM

Me three. Email me at hewitt-rulez@hotmail.com

Marius_Hancu · 09-14-2005, 11:43 AM

well, not exactly a comparative review, but worthwhile of being in the Sticky:

Pro's racket specs
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=48880
(courtesy of Jura)

kabob · 09-25-2005, 02:44 PM

I wish the playtesters would give more time to hitting with the 12-oz+ small-head racquets such as the Wilson PS 6.0 original or the nCode Tour 90. Those racquets play so differently from most other modern day racquets that I believe the playtesters' reviews would be more positive if they had a chance to be more acclimated to the frames.

BreakPoint · 09-25-2005, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kabob

I wish the playtesters would give more time to hitting with the 12-oz+ small-head racquets such as the Wilson PS 6.0 original or the nCode Tour 90. Those racquets play so differently from most other modern day racquets that I believe the playtesters' reviews would be more positive if they had a chance to be more acclimated to the frames.

I think we have.

1. http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/playtests/BREAKP02.html

2. http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/playtests/TRIPB04.html

09-26-2005, 07:53 PM

Does anyone know what racket is the wilson pro 100? I bought it off ****. It is 90 square inches 19mm with a 16 by 19 string pattern and 90 square inches. It weighs around 13 ounces and has sjo or ? like that on the but cap. Is this racket related to the prostaff?

Marius_Hancu · 10-08-2005, 06:05 AM

(courtesy of ChicagoJack)

Excerpted from:
-Drew Sunderland, Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, May 2004

FLEX
A stiff frame has a weak deflection when the string face is impacted by a ball. This weak deflection allows the stringbed to now interact more with the ball. Because strings are more resilient than the frame, they work harder when supported by a stiff hoop than with a flexible hoop. Because they are working harder, they also will experience a shorter string life (both durability and playability), but yield more power and, in many cases, more accuracy. However, they are not as forgiving on the arm, as the initial shock from an off-center hit is not absorbed in the frame as well as with a flexible model. Think of yourself in an egg-catching contest. You have been assigned to stand perfectly still and not move your hand backward with the impact of the egg in your hand while your opponent is allowed to move his hand with the impact of the egg to gradually slow it down. Which one of you wins this contest?

This brings us to the next point ...

WEIGHT
The more mass an object has, the more energy it can absorb. Imagine yourself driving a light compact car into an embankment at 30 mph, and then doing the same collision with a Sherman tank. Which vehicle folds up more? If you refer to Rod Cross's article "Racquet Power and the Ideal Racquet Weight" in the February 2004 issue of RSI, you will note how he calculates the ideal racquet weight by examining the weight of the player's hitting arm. It is well known that you don't need to work as hard with a heavier racquet to obtain ball speed, provided you can maneuver the frame into position for the ideal point of contact. In essence, you should use the heaviest racquet you can "comfortably" swing. Not only will it yield more power, it will also absorb more energy on impact.

However, you can't just wield a heavier racquet without regard to ...

BALANCE
Static balance, or "pick-up weight," allows you to either handle added weight or not. Three racquets all have 300 grams of weight. The first has 150 grams toward the handle, 75 grams in the throat area and 75 grams in the head. The second has 100 grams in the handle, 100 grams in the throat area and 100 grams in the head. The third has 75 grams in the handle, 75 grams in the throat area and 150 grams in the head. To put it simply, the first is headlight, the second is evenly balanced and the third is headheavy. The most powerful of these frames is the headheavy model and the least powerful is the headlight model. Think of the weighting of a hammer. The handle is light, the head is heavy and it packs a pretty good punch. Turn the hammer around, putting the head of the hammer in your hand, and try nailing with the handle. Tennis frames react in a similar fashion when weight (lead tape) is added.

The positioning of any added weight is critical to the performance of the racquet because it may severely affect the ...

SWINGWEIGHT
Swingweight, in simple terms, is what the racquet feels like in motion. A combination of too much overall weight and too much of the total weight concentrated toward the head of a racquet will yield a non-maneuverable frame. Baseline players tend to prefer higher swingweights, while serve-and-volleyers enjoy lower swingweights. Players with elbow problems are more comfortable with lower swingweights. Weight positioned at 6 and 12 o'clock will yield more power, but less stability, than weight at 3 and 9 o'clock. Racquets with too high a swingweight, although they will yield a powerful punch upon impact with the ball, take too much energy to maneuver into position, causing late contact and possible arm discomfort. Swingweights that are too low find the player consistently early on contact and prone to mis-hits, which may cause arm discomfort as well."

K!ck5w3rvE · 10-14-2005, 07:45 PM

Thanks TW...

Marius_Hancu · 10-30-2005, 09:08 AM

I think this is still a quite complex subject and an area of debate even between professionals of tennis and physics. I for myself haven't studied enough the physics of the racquets to come up with a definite answer.

Check the racquetresearch.com site. This is an article which gives a clear view of the various arguments:

http://www.racquetresearch.com/seven...ring%20Tension

mctennis · 10-30-2005, 04:53 PM

I'm not sure where Wimot went to that did Racquet Research but I do miss all his info he posted very, very much. It was a great tool to look at and review to help you find a racquet. Where is he? Help us Wimot!!!

Marius_Hancu · 11-13-2005, 05:06 AM

(courtesy of shovel99)

Quote:

Originally Posted by shovel99

TW has great information on racquets, including the RDC data, but this industry website info has an explanation of power, energy and how the stats relate to power. It calculates a Power formula and then rates many (not all) of the big names by power rating.
http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com..._selector.html
http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com...cquet_map.html
http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com...et_intros.html
http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com...s_outlook.html

I added to the 2005-6 links to the links for 2004 and the ones for fall 2005.

SAMPRAS · 11-16-2005, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marius_Hancu

well, not exactly a comparative review, but worthwhile of being in the Sticky:

Pro's racket specs
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=68263
(courtesy of Jura)

CAn you say me about the FEDERER"S RACKUET SPEC.???

Squid · 12-17-2005, 06:20 PM

i was wondering where i can find a comparative review between a ncode six-one tour 90 and the prostaff classic 6.1

The Pusher Terminator · 01-02-2006, 01:20 PM

Can you please have someone do a comparitive review of the Maxplay Mcenroe and the Ncode surge,,,,they are almost the same racquet if you look at the specs!

iksmols · 01-10-2006, 10:29 AM

http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com...cquet_map.html

03-14-2006, 07:20 PM

i would like a comparative review of the mfil 200 and the 200g muscle weave if possible. thx very much

Final_Match_Point · 04-06-2006, 06:33 PM

Hmm id really like to see a review of some OS racquets Namely The Flexpoint radical os vs Prince tt scream vs Ncode n5 os

08-08-2005, 05:04 PM	#1
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08-08-2005, 05:13 PM	#2
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09-14-2005, 11:43 AM	#6
Marius_Hancu G.O.A.T. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 11,137	Pro racket specs well, not exactly a comparative review, but worthwhile of being in the Sticky: Pro's racket specs http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=48880 (courtesy of Jura) __________________ Great fitness sites http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=15571 Last edited by Marius_Hancu : 02-22-2007 at 11:58 PM.

10-08-2005, 06:05 AM	#10
Marius_Hancu G.O.A.T. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 11,137	Racquets: Flex, Weight, Balance and Swingweight (courtesy of ChicagoJack) Excerpted from: -Drew Sunderland, Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, May 2004 FLEX A stiff frame has a weak deflection when the string face is impacted by a ball. This weak deflection allows the stringbed to now interact more with the ball. Because strings are more resilient than the frame, they work harder when supported by a stiff hoop than with a flexible hoop. Because they are working harder, they also will experience a shorter string life (both durability and playability), but yield more power and, in many cases, more accuracy. However, they are not as forgiving on the arm, as the initial shock from an off-center hit is not absorbed in the frame as well as with a flexible model. Think of yourself in an egg-catching contest. You have been assigned to stand perfectly still and not move your hand backward with the impact of the egg in your hand while your opponent is allowed to move his hand with the impact of the egg to gradually slow it down. Which one of you wins this contest? This brings us to the next point ... WEIGHT The more mass an object has, the more energy it can absorb. Imagine yourself driving a light compact car into an embankment at 30 mph, and then doing the same collision with a Sherman tank. Which vehicle folds up more? If you refer to Rod Cross's article "Racquet Power and the Ideal Racquet Weight" in the February 2004 issue of RSI, you will note how he calculates the ideal racquet weight by examining the weight of the player's hitting arm. It is well known that you don't need to work as hard with a heavier racquet to obtain ball speed, provided you can maneuver the frame into position for the ideal point of contact. In essence, you should use the heaviest racquet you can "comfortably" swing. Not only will it yield more power, it will also absorb more energy on impact. However, you can't just wield a heavier racquet without regard to ... BALANCE Static balance, or "pick-up weight," allows you to either handle added weight or not. Three racquets all have 300 grams of weight. The first has 150 grams toward the handle, 75 grams in the throat area and 75 grams in the head. The second has 100 grams in the handle, 100 grams in the throat area and 100 grams in the head. The third has 75 grams in the handle, 75 grams in the throat area and 150 grams in the head. To put it simply, the first is headlight, the second is evenly balanced and the third is headheavy. The most powerful of these frames is the headheavy model and the least powerful is the headlight model. Think of the weighting of a hammer. The handle is light, the head is heavy and it packs a pretty good punch. Turn the hammer around, putting the head of the hammer in your hand, and try nailing with the handle. Tennis frames react in a similar fashion when weight (lead tape) is added. The positioning of any added weight is critical to the performance of the racquet because it may severely affect the ... SWINGWEIGHT Swingweight, in simple terms, is what the racquet feels like in motion. A combination of too much overall weight and too much of the total weight concentrated toward the head of a racquet will yield a non-maneuverable frame. Baseline players tend to prefer higher swingweights, while serve-and-volleyers enjoy lower swingweights. Players with elbow problems are more comfortable with lower swingweights. Weight positioned at 6 and 12 o'clock will yield more power, but less stability, than weight at 3 and 9 o'clock. Racquets with too high a swingweight, although they will yield a powerful punch upon impact with the ball, take too much energy to maneuver into position, causing late contact and possible arm discomfort. Swingweights that are too low find the player consistently early on contact and prone to mis-hits, which may cause arm discomfort as well." __________________ Great fitness sites http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=15571

10-30-2005, 09:08 AM	#12
Marius_Hancu G.O.A.T. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 11,137	String Tension: The Effect on Accuracy/Control and Spin I think this is still a quite complex subject and an area of debate even between professionals of tennis and physics. I for myself haven't studied enough the physics of the racquets to come up with a definite answer. Check the racquetresearch.com site. This is an article which gives a clear view of the various arguments: http://www.racquetresearch.com/seven...ring%20Tension __________________ Great fitness sites http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=15571

10-14-2005, 07:45 PM	#11
K!ck5w3rvE Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,622	Thanks TW...