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Have not seen a discussion on this. As a fan of arm friendly frames, I find the specs on these intriguing.
According to TW University, these 3 frames have the lowest vibration frequency of any tested:
http://twu.tennis-warehouse.com/cgi-bin/vibfrequency.cgi
Frame, Vibration Frequency, RDC, Weight
Volkl Super G 7 103 73 318
Volkl Super G V1 Midplus 116 67 298
Volkl Super G V1 Oversize 117 68 301
The RDC/Stiffness specs on these don't seem to indicate that they would have such low vibration frequencies. I understand RDC alone does not indicate arm-friendliness. For example, some of the stiffer Tecnifibre frames with silicone in the handle are very comfortable yet very solid feeling. That said, the Super G 7 seems to defy logic at 73 RDC. Does the Bio Sensor pin and the Super Grommet system really make that much of a difference? Does the low vibration frequency translate to arm comfort?
Among the more popular frames, the Prince 100 18x20 frames with their low vibration frequency seems to be the gold standard in comfort yet these Volkl frames have significantly lower vibration frequencies. I might have to demo these to see for myself.
I don't see too many people with these frames, anyone demo or play with these?
According to TW University, these 3 frames have the lowest vibration frequency of any tested:
http://twu.tennis-warehouse.com/cgi-bin/vibfrequency.cgi
Frame, Vibration Frequency, RDC, Weight
Volkl Super G 7 103 73 318
Volkl Super G V1 Midplus 116 67 298
Volkl Super G V1 Oversize 117 68 301
The RDC/Stiffness specs on these don't seem to indicate that they would have such low vibration frequencies. I understand RDC alone does not indicate arm-friendliness. For example, some of the stiffer Tecnifibre frames with silicone in the handle are very comfortable yet very solid feeling. That said, the Super G 7 seems to defy logic at 73 RDC. Does the Bio Sensor pin and the Super Grommet system really make that much of a difference? Does the low vibration frequency translate to arm comfort?
Among the more popular frames, the Prince 100 18x20 frames with their low vibration frequency seems to be the gold standard in comfort yet these Volkl frames have significantly lower vibration frequencies. I might have to demo these to see for myself.
I don't see too many people with these frames, anyone demo or play with these?