Advice on PT57A set up

kostak · 04-08-2013, 04:17 AM

Hello,

I have a Head PT57A MP FXP Rdical paint job with CAPS
It weighs 310 grams unstrung with Head Calf leather grip, it has no lead under CAPS however handle is full of Silicone.
I would like to have frame weigh about 340 grams strung, and 7.points HL with a swingweight of about 330 ish.

Where should I add lead to achieve these specs

Thanks in advance

kostak · 04-08-2013, 04:18 AM

I will add an OG and Dampener also (6 grams ) roughly

MarrratSafin · 04-08-2013, 04:38 AM

It depends on the current balance.. and also the type of string, if you use a thicker gauge poly the string is already 20g, plus your overgrip and dampener leaves only about 4g for lead to achieve the 340g strung weight.. I would guess all lead at 12 to achieve the swingweight.

kostak · 04-08-2013, 04:50 AM

Thanks Marat,
I will use full poly set up alu Solinco tour bite 17g

vsbabolat · 04-08-2013, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kostak

Hello,

I have a Head PT57A MP FXP Rdical paint job with CAPS
It weighs 310 grams unstrung with Head Calf leather grip, it has no lead under CAPS however handle is full of Silicone.
I would like to have frame weigh about 340 grams strung, and 7.points HL with a swingweight of about 330 ish.

Where should I add lead to achieve these specs

Thanks in advance

All measurements of what you have and then what you want should be UNSTRUNG. Because then you have no variables. Also I think the racquet looks much better without any lead showing. But that is just personal preference. TW has a nice easy program that will tell you where and how much weight to add to get what you want.
http://twu.tennis-warehouse.com/lear...tomization.php

All you need is a scale and a balance board.

kostak · 04-08-2013, 01:28 PM

Thanks VS greatly appreciated

marosmith · 04-08-2013, 06:48 PM

I put all my lead at the head I think the PT57a is excellent polarized. Incredible amounts of spin in my opinion.

kostak · 04-09-2013, 02:43 AM

Hey all,
Set up the frame today with the following.
10 grams lead in total
6@3-9
4@12
Changed pallet and enlarged but cap
Strung with vs gut 17g and Solinco tour soft 16L 51/49
Og and dampener,
Specs strung
Weight : 350 gr
Flex: 54
Balance: 29.5 cm ( initial feel too headlight)
Swingweight: 329

Anxiously waiting to hit , will do Tom for two hours

Considering adding another 4 grams at 12

Frame feels very solid in hand surprisingly

PKfan1 · 04-09-2013, 03:21 AM

Is 54 flex correct for all pt57a?
I want one! too bad I can't pay that much for a racquet.

04-08-2013, 04:17 AM	#1
kostak Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 106	Advice on PT57A set up Hello, I have a Head PT57A MP FXP Rdical paint job with CAPS It weighs 310 grams unstrung with Head Calf leather grip, it has no lead under CAPS however handle is full of Silicone. I would like to have frame weigh about 340 grams strung, and 7.points HL with a swingweight of about 330 ish. Where should I add lead to achieve these specs Thanks in advance __________________ Go the Hybrids!! Pistol,we are extinct I tell you!!

04-08-2013, 04:18 AM	#2
kostak Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 106	I will add an OG and Dampener also (6 grams ) roughly __________________ Go the Hybrids!! Pistol,we are extinct I tell you!!

04-08-2013, 04:38 AM	#3
MarrratSafin Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,836	It depends on the current balance.. and also the type of string, if you use a thicker gauge poly the string is already 20g, plus your overgrip and dampener leaves only about 4g for lead to achieve the 340g strung weight.. I would guess all lead at 12 to achieve the swingweight. __________________ Head PT630/280.

04-08-2013, 04:50 AM	#4
kostak Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 106	Thanks Marat, I will use full poly set up alu Solinco tour bite 17g __________________ Go the Hybrids!! Pistol,we are extinct I tell you!!

04-08-2013, 01:28 PM	#6
kostak Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 106	Thanks VS greatly appreciated __________________ Go the Hybrids!! Pistol,we are extinct I tell you!!