@recsoares I just texted my stringer and he told me he is done stringing it up. I won't be able to pick it up till tomorrow but I asked him what the weight of the racquet was as I was curious. He measured it on his kitchen scale and texted me back. It is 331g without any overgrip and dampener. It will end up to 338g with dampner and overgrip as I know the weight of OG and dampner (have used them a lot before).
Yes, maybe a couple of grams less as 17 gauge poly, which I have installed full bed, will be heavier than hybrid of 18 gauge poly in mains and multi in crosses which you use (multi is lighter than poly). But in all honesty, the frame swung light because of low swing weight and head light balance so you won't feel it tiring you.
Sure. Will let you know the balance once I have the racquet back from stringer
Matter of fit, but good for balls fast balls, this ease of mobility is an excellent feature
I saw that you are selling the K7 Red in the TW forum. Did not like the racket?
definitely more like 18x20
I also think launch angle is pretty low on lime. perhaps even the lowest from angell lineup...or maybe its the strings I think it gives you a nice combo. low launch angle but faster racquet. you really want to brush this ball ;p with tc95 I am more driving through...This low angle for those who hit the ball flatter is excellentdefinitely more like 18x20
I have 3 TCs 95 16x19 63 RA. But when I play with players who have a quick hit, I lose a lot of control of the ball. Do you think Lime has much more control than the 16x19 tc95?definitely more like 18x20
How do you like it? Is it tacky when fresh and hands are dry?
K7 Red has even low power. I sold my because of trying to customize, but I gained too much power with no control, except that the L3 grip was too big (use L3 in tc95). If you found the angle high, you'll have to start with the 18x20 versions, because the 16x19 tc97 has an angle similar to the K7 Red and the 16x19 tc95 has even higher angle. I asked for my K7 Lime yesterday, but I have no idea when it will arrive (I live in Brazil)
Lime definitely has more control than tc95 16x19. It is maybe even most control oriented from Angell lineup. Because it is lighter, faster yet still stable enough. Finesse shots are easier due to maneuverability. With custom you have more power over the ball. Power in general means slightly less control but in some cases you need more power in order to "control" the match... I guess it depends from opponents playstyle, your playystyle or your idea for your game. It seems I like tc95 design no matter the string pattern. I currently like a lot tc 95 18x20, 16x19 and lime... I need more time to figure out which one will be my main stick...
I like it, but not enough to permanently switch. I do have a bunch of them and plan to keep a few handy. If you put the classic blue Tournagrip on one end and Wilson Pro (or Yonex Supergrap) on the other, these Luxilon Elite Dry come in the middle of the spectrum. They last maybe a little longer than Tourna but less than Wilson Pro. I generally use tacky and spongy overgrips because I like how they sit on leather. I user thinner and less tackier ones on synthetic replacement grips to get that feel.
Bingo. I have an assistant tennis coach I hit with sometimes who insists control for him is how good he can dip the ball inside court and switch sides. Uses a full western and hits with a lot of spin. Has zero inclination for hitting flat point and shoot type of shots. Uses Blade 18x20. The idea of control very greatly varies from person to person.
Thanks! Is it like tourna? With such paperish look and feel? Tourna and wilson pro are completely different. Tourna is dry and paperish, wilson is tacky and rubber like. From your pics looks like lux is more like tourna.
Yes, that is why I put Tourna on one end and Wilson Pro on the other and said this Luxilon Elite is smack in the middle. It looks papery like you said, but it is a little bit more tackier, spongier and also a little softer in hand than your standard Tourna. You can feel the tackiness when you take off plastic and feel the surface installing it.
Thanks! Maybe worth a try for me!
They are all extremely comfortable and should help. They just range a bit in flex so may feel even softer in some models such as the K7 red and the TC97 that has a bit more head flex so also felt more soft to me. Again, they are all truly very comfortable.
I agree that the control varies from person to person and style of play. But in a general concept 18x20 rackets have a greater control.
K7 is much softer than tc97, you can also string low because its nit very powerfull stick but has very good control
Holy crap. Thats how mine look after 3 months of hitting. Outdoor! Are you using a too small gripsize, making the racket twist too much?I like it, but not enough to permanently switch. I do have a bunch of them and plan to keep a few handy. If you put the classic blue Tournagrip on one end and Wilson Pro (or Yonex Supergrap) on the other, these Luxilon Elite Dry come in the middle of the spectrum. They last maybe a little longer than Tourna but less than Wilson Pro. I generally use tacky and spongy overgrips because I like how they sit on leather. I user thinner and less tackier ones on synthetic replacement grips to get that feel.
Attaching a couple of pics for you to see. This was after 1 good heavy hitting session, on indoor courts freshly installed on Lime.
I don't want to sound gross but I usually sweat a lot when I am being outplayed, lol. Actually grip size is bigger than I am used to. It is L3 but felt bigger than your typical Angell L3. Grip wise, I'm in the middle of eastern and semi-western. And I use a OHBH with eastern. I normally go through overgrips pretty quick.
I had the tc97 16x19. And she thought she was a slower racket than the tc95 during the swing. With regard to the service I found the K7 Red very easy to take, almost equal to tc95 with less power. I did not like tc97 because I found a lot of power and I did not like the feel.
Thanks.Great review! I've been curious about TC97 but never played with one. How would you characterize volleying between Lime and TC97? From what you describe, Lime sounds firmer (which is what I prefer, I think) than the hoop-flexy TC97? It's been too long since I played with Prestige so I can't relate to what you're talking about when you compared to Prestige.
And how about serving, between Lime and TC97? I'm simply looking for the best Angell frame for doubles. I'm gelling more with my Lime and liking it (now with 6g added weight, still trying to get it to 335sw & 7-8 pts HL so work in progress). Might have to try to get a used TC97 just to put this curiosity behind me
Thanks.
I am not a very good volleyer (my college coach hated that about my game) and it is definitely a work in progress, but Lime was quick and maneuverable at the net as expected. It is also stable enough for redirecting faster balls. Nothing lacking, in my opinion.
With regards to feedback, it's not exactly firmer, it is just that flex feedback you get upon ball contact is different. You don't feel any one point on the racquet flexing more. If anything, I felt Lime to be a little softer on contact.
Sorry, didn't serve because we just played underhand points and ground strokes rallying. Will report back here when I hit some serves. Angell frames in general serve awesome. I have not played with any Angell frame that I didn't like for serving. You should definitely grab a TC97 and try out just for kicks
Indeed. TC97 has a different feel/feedback than its TC95 or TC100 siblings. Serving with K7 was great, accuracy feel and placement was there. It just lacked power, like you said.
o you consider grip size exactly the same as TCCustom?
You're welcome @recsoares - grip size for Lime is slightly bigger than TC lines.Great review!
This is very useful!
Only one question
I ask that because I could adapt on size L2 of K7 Red,that is different(more thicker) than my TC100...
Thanks a lot @hqq777
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Yep, just had the overgrip on (5g) and the rubber band on top of grip it comes with. It came to 312 mm. I think @Subaruvich also had a similar balance close to mine once strung, if I am not mistaken.
I don’t agree with that and it is exactly my point. An 18x20 will not benefit everyone with added control. The directional control is nice but i still hit more consistently with my 16x19 TC95 for instance and have more trust in it. I would have preferred 8 mains in the throat but that’s another story. I do agree in general sense that you easily say a TC95 has better control then a pure drive just because one is a very power oriented tweener then again many still use it with high control.
That is interesting. Let me check with previous owner if he changed the replacement grip (it says Angell on it) because I certainly didn't. Perhaps that is what is making the racquet so headlight.
Just a quick question on flex. Do you sense the Lime feels more like and RA64 vs the Red that was too soft to be 64RA