Babolat Tonic+ (BT7) break-in time?

jacp · 01-24-2013, 09:12 AM

Hi,
Just got Dunlop 100 4D Aerogel strung with Babolat Tonic+ (BT7) at 57lbs.
It feels really stiff, played for total of 2hrs, strung Jan 5. Because I never played with NG and racquet is new I am at a loss. So far I am not happy. Are strings going to loosen? I hit flat with very little spin.
I will appreciate your feedback.
Other sticks I use: Wilson PS 6.1 90 BLX, PK 5G, both strung with TF X-One 17H @ 52 & 62lbs respectively.
Thanx

darklore009 · 01-24-2013, 09:25 AM

I also had to go through a break in with babolat strings. their bt7 made their gut stiff. which i don't like. as all strings, it my loosen a bit when it comes out of the machine. however, the NG maintains it's tension after that.
I also play with a flat shot. I favor that rather than topspin. I believe that babolat's old natural gut is sent to wilson. If you want a pure gut, go for wilson. IMO

01-24-2013, 09:12 AM	#1
jacp New User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 15	Babolat Tonic+ (BT7) break-in time? Hi, Just got Dunlop 100 4D Aerogel strung with Babolat Tonic+ (BT7) at 57lbs. It feels really stiff, played for total of 2hrs, strung Jan 5. Because I never played with NG and racquet is new I am at a loss. So far I am not happy. Are strings going to loosen? I hit flat with very little spin. I will appreciate your feedback. Other sticks I use: Wilson PS 6.1 90 BLX, PK 5G, both strung with TF X-One 17H @ 52 & 62lbs respectively. Thanx

01-24-2013, 09:25 AM	#2
darklore009 Semi-Pro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: California Posts: 531	I also had to go through a break in with babolat strings. their bt7 made their gut stiff. which i don't like. as all strings, it my loosen a bit when it comes out of the machine. however, the NG maintains it's tension after that. I also play with a flat shot. I favor that rather than topspin. I believe that babolat's old natural gut is sent to wilson. If you want a pure gut, go for wilson. IMO __________________ Wilson Prostaff Six.One 90 BLX~ Cyberflash 1.30mm~ 52ibs~Wilson Pro Overgrip/Solinco Wonder Grip~ Wilson Shock Trap

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