T Fight 315?

[mlocke1322]

Hidious-

The graphic card that comes with the racquet appears to show silicone as part of the layup of the handle as opposed to something injected into it. I haven't investigated as I don't have the courage to take mine apart right now but Tecnifibre's info says they are using fiber silicone and the image diagrams it as a layer in the layup of the handle.

[dr325i]

I did the same thing as finnster -- replaced the original TK82 pallets with the TK82S -- no problems.
My racket also shows PT965 code on it.
The CAP Grommets will NOT fit. The hole spacing is not the same.

There is no silicone as part of layup -- it is injected in the handle, but deeper in. Not sure what the amount is.

Will hit with it tomorrow

[JDMasFCK]

Originally Posted by dr325i

The CAP Grommets will NOT fit. The hole spacing is not the same.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[dr325i]

OK, so far, I am really liking the stick, so, I ordered me another one, just to make sure they don't run out of them.
It is stable, just the amount of power I like, great control, decent spin.
There is no metallic/pinging sound without the dampener.
Feels nice, not too soft, definitely not stiff.
It is strung with Solinco Tour Bite at 58/55.
I replaced the pallets and put the TK82S. Put some lead in the hoop. It is 345g strung, now.

FH is OK, need to work a little bit on my depth.
Backhands are awesome.
SLices are great, too.
Decent maneuverablility on the net. Probably better for those who do not put any lead in the hoop and like it more HL.

My serves are good with this stick. It took only about 10 serves to get it tuned in. 2nd has a decent kick for this closed pattern.

Will continue tomorrow...

[finnster]

dr325i: can you tell me where you placed the lead tape on your racket and how much of it? Also, were the original pallets weighed more than your tk82 pallets? Thanks

[dgoldman]

Where do you get the TK82S pallets?

Originally Posted by dr325i

OK, so far, I am really liking the stick, so, I ordered me another one, just to make sure they don't run out of them.
It is stable, just the amount of power I like, great control, decent spin.
There is no metallic/pinging sound without the dampener.
Feels nice, not too soft, definitely not stiff.
It is strung with Solinco Tour Bite at 58/55.
I replaced the pallets and put the TK82S. Put some lead in the hoop. It is 345g strung, now.

FH is OK, need to work a little bit on my depth.
Backhands are awesome.
SLices are great, too.
Decent maneuverablility on the net. Probably better for those who do not put any lead in the hoop and like it more HL.

My serves are good with this stick. It took only about 10 serves to get it tuned in. 2nd has a decent kick for this closed pattern.

Will continue tomorrow...

[dr325i]

Originally Posted by dgoldman

Where do you get the TK82S pallets?

I got the pallets from the racquet depot UK. THey are priced fair, shipping is cheap and they arrived in 10 days.

Finnster:
I am not sure about the weight, however, the original pallets on my TF315 were (Head) TK82, so, there should be no weight difference.

I placed about 10g of lead from 4 to 8 o'clock

[finnster]

dr325i: oh okay, my original tk82 pallets weighed 23 gram. One pallet weighed 15 gram and the other was 8 gram. My tk82s both weighed equally about 8 or 9 grams each.

[Hidious]

I know very few people have this frame in hand at this point but I am very curious about the mold. Can anybody say if it looks like the old pre-vo2 T-fight 325 mold or more like pre-vo2 T-Fight 320 which is essentially a 300 tour mold. This one is quite easy to recognize when you see it, it has a very characteristic oblong shape.

Thanks in advance.

[finnster]

It's the first generation tfight 325 mold that was extended.

[dr325i]

Originally Posted by finnster

It's the first generation tfight 325 mold that was extended.

Correct.
Not the 300T

[ART ART]

Originally Posted by dr325i

...
There is no silicone as part of layup -- it is injected in the handle, but deeper in. Not sure what the amount is.

...

Can you measure the distance from the butcapp, where the silicone is located ?

Thank's

[dr325i]

Originally Posted by ART ART

Can you measure the distance from the butcapp, where the silicone is located ?

Thank's

ART^2:
Mine has the cotton patch or something on the bottom of it. So, I assume the silicone is right after that. If so, it is about an inch to inch and a half from the buttcap.

[Hidious]

Wow, thanks for the replies about the mold.
So... thin beam, flexible, good feel, siliconed, customizable, inter-changeable pallets, available in 2 string patterns ????

I am so buying this frame .

[dr325i]

Originally Posted by Hidious

Wow, thanks for the replies about the mold.
So... thin beam, flexible, good feel, siliconed, customizable, inter-changeable pallets, available in 2 string patterns ????

I am so buying this frame .

I can confirm all that after about 4 hours of hitting with it. WIll continue playing with it this week before going on vacation next week....

My strokes are solid and seem much more fluid and easier than with the Speed. They are still shorter than I would like them to be and than where they were falling with the Speed.

SLices are great and easy to do.
Volleying is great and the soft feel adds to it.

Control is great with the stick, not only directional but also the power control.

The power is less than Speed MP, but more than, for example, Prestige MP (not by much though, right where I like it).

My serves are pretty much back to where they were with the Speeds, and I like it. I can control where I put the ball without sacrifising the speed. Still working on the 2nd kick improvement since the string spacing is very tight.

However, although the string spacing is tight, the spin access is plenty (kind of like with the G-Speed Pro) and the sweet spot is generous.

Will update more at the end of the week when I should have about 15 hours on it.

[tennis ratchet]

Originally Posted by dr325i

I can confirm all that after about 4 hours of hitting with it. WIll continue playing with it this week before going on vacation next week....

My strokes are solid and seem much more fluid and easier than with the Speed. They are still shorter than I would like them to be and than where they were falling with the Speed.

SLices are great and easy to do.
Volleying is great and the soft feel adds to it.

Control is great with the stick, not only directional but also the power control.

The power is less than Speed MP, but more than, for example, Prestige MP (not by much though, right where I like it).

My serves are pretty much back to where they were with the Speeds, and I like it. I can control where I put the ball without sacrifising the speed. Still working on the 2nd kick improvement since the string spacing is very tight.

However, although the string spacing is tight, the spin access is plenty (kind of like with the G-Speed Pro) and the sweet spot is generous.

Will update more at the end of the week when I should have about 15 hours on it.

dr325i, are you familiar with the TF 325 (thus the name)? can you compare the 315 to that one? thats my main stick now and i am thinking about getting a 18x20 315, was going to get a second 325 but may just pick up the 315 and lead it up.

i don't know what people are talking about with the 'metallic ping' in the 325, but i did find it to be a pretty stiff racket. so i'm curious to try something a little more flaxible (tho i don't have arm troubles).

also, can someone clue me in on the advantage of interchangeable pallets? i've never messed with this before. i do find the 325 gripshape, for example, to be a little muted or rounded and would much prefer a more chiselled wilson-type shape. is that the main attraction to having a pallet you can change out?

[ae1222]

I finally modified my 16x19 and took it out for a few hits. First impression this is very similar to my 57As, the TF has a little bit more pop but just a tad. The open pattern may be the difference but the feel is almost identical. The extra spin is a nice bonus but will take just a little getting used to. A great frame and a serious candidate to switch to. Will get another 4-6 hours this week and will post my thoughts...

[ART ART]

Originally Posted by ae1222

I finally modified my 16x19 and took it out for a few hits. First impression this is very similar to my 57As, the TF has a little bit more pop but just a tad. The open pattern may be the difference but the feel is almost identical. The extra spin is a nice bonus but will take just a little getting used to. A great frame and a serious candidate to switch to. Will get another 4-6 hours this week and will post my thoughts...

What mods do you do it?

Actual specs?

This 16x19 must be very close to the PT57A with 16x19 pattern...

I hope they will sell it on EU...

[Alexjc1]

I would also like to know how this TFight 315 compares to the TFight VO2 Max 325?

[JDMasFCK]

Originally Posted by ae1222

I finally modified my 16x19 and took it out for a few hits. First impression this is very similar to my 57As, the TF has a little bit more pop but just a tad. The open pattern may be the difference but the feel is almost identical. The extra spin is a nice bonus but will take just a little getting used to. A great frame and a serious candidate to switch to. Will get another 4-6 hours this week and will post my thoughts...

Also wondering what mods you did to it