Mine is also from the summer of 18. K7 Red. Played pretty stiff. Even was the only Angell to give me a little elbow discomfort with full poly Lyon. Really liked how it played though! And PLENTY of power.
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Caol-ila
Rookie
I think at present I cannot give an opinion. When it arrived it had poly strings and I found it very stiff, then I put the AK PRO CX and it played very soft, softer than the younger K7. But even if I asked the same tensions I see that the new strings are less tense than those on the younger K7. Probably the stringer did not work well. Now I do not know how much softness comes from the racquet and how much from the strings.
Anyway I prefer the "stiffer" one, but still I find it very comfortable.
t_pac
Semi-Pro
My K7 Reds are from mid July and early August 2018. Neither of them are remotely what I’d call stiff, they’re way softer than my DR98 and Pro Kennex Q Tour.
More comparable to the Prince Phantom 100 I was trying for a while.
I wonder if this is a perception issue or a quality control one? Would be surprised if it’s the latter.
Stated RA hasn’t changed.
More comparable to the Prince Phantom 100 I was trying for a while.
I wonder if this is a perception issue or a quality control one? Would be surprised if it’s the latter.
Stated RA hasn’t changed.
Subaruvich
Semi-Pro
As much as I like the frame in practice, the real test will be the match play, I think. When I’m under pressure and fatigue late in the second set. First tournament starts next week, will see
Let us know how you find your Lime when it arrives!
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recsoares
Rookie
recsoares
Rookie
Backhanded Compliment
Legend
That's where Im at... the TC95 is just too good for me and using other sticks like that Head playtest I did last summer does slightly mess with my swing... probably because my tennis time is precious.
Didn't realise you were back on the Angell track again. They are something special right
haqq777
Legend
First hit with Black Knight and I am very impressed, in all honesty. Comfortable, predictable and very tempered. I had no issues with adjusting to the power level. The bigger I swung the more control I felt, very similar to my favorite RS Lyon in Angells.
@topspn is it just me or the string a bit more dampened/muted than most of mainstream polys in the market? Also I think I can go even lower than 45 lbs in my 18x20 given it seems lower powered than Hyper-G which I was last using. I had to up a few pounds to tame that lively stringbed of Hyper-G in my TC97 18×20. How long is the playability for you?
I only hit with it for an hour so I still have ways to go before I can claim it has dethroned RS Lyon, but a very very nice comfort/control string so far.
@topspn is it just me or the string a bit more dampened/muted than most of mainstream polys in the market? Also I think I can go even lower than 45 lbs in my 18x20 given it seems lower powered than Hyper-G which I was last using. I had to up a few pounds to tame that lively stringbed of Hyper-G in my TC97 18×20. How long is the playability for you?
I only hit with it for an hour so I still have ways to go before I can claim it has dethroned RS Lyon, but a very very nice comfort/control string so far.
recsoares
Rookie
matchpoint9
Rookie
It’s a great string!! Agree 100%, the harder you swing the better the outcome it seems.
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haqq777
Legend
Yes, it is a string by Tier One Sports, a US based company. I am not sure how their distribution works outside of US to be honest. I know they are available in US and Europe and their website says 'coming soon' to Asia, Latin America and Australia. Definitely worth a try if you can get it.
4-string
Professional
Available from stringersworld in the UK.
MilanA
Rookie
Sure it is...they even have eu site. Eu site is based in Austria.
https://europe.tieronesports.com
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topspn
Legend
I knew you’d enjoy it. Ever since I’ve tried it a few months ago I have not been able to play another string. It is on all my frames and as you said it has this quality in hard hitting that provides control and very tempered and balanced. It does have a bit of muted feel but not as much as RS Lyon in my estimation. I have noticed touch shots which require a bit more feel are coming much easier to me. I love it on serve as well were I again get a bit more feel and pretty confident going full out on 2nd serve kick.
haqq777
Legend
They have great sales here in US. I wonder if that works out just the same way for Europe. Ends up much cheaper than original price once sale kicks in.I have ordered a few packs as well from their EU site. However, it is not cheap with taxes and shipping.
MilanA
Rookie
There is now...discount code: AUSIOPEN2019 until 28. JAN. 25% off storewide. Also for eu site.No big sale currently, however, I bought 3 packs only to try. If I will be happy with it - then I will wait for their sale.
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Deleted as others above already answered the question. (problem with premature replying!)
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Paulo Braz
Semi-Pro
So, here is how K7 Lime stands strung with 17G Kirshbaum Pro Line II and Solinco Hyper-G hybrid @21/20kg.
Weight 347g
(Strings +16g, Angell Hybrid Grip +9g, Overgrip +5g, dampener +2g)
Balance 313mm
SW 321
Flex 64RA
RDC String-bed stiffness 59
ERT-300 dynamic tension 36
Recoil weight 166
Mgr/I 21.15
String spacing looks the same as on 18m both TC97 and TC95. And why would it be different when they all share the same grommets. However the hoop of K7 Lime is ~2mm wider and ~2mm shorter than TC95’s and TC97’s. Could be just because it’s freshly strung!? Tension is the same, but different strings. Will check later again when strings settle in.
#3 grip runs bigger than on custom line.
Hopefully I’ll get some court time to hit with it tomorrow. After that I plan to add some weight at 3 and 9.
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Adding 4 grams of lead at 3 and 9 hours (2 grams on each side) adds how many SW points approximately?
saleem
Semi-Pro
5-6 sw.
Subaruvich
Semi-Pro
If you ask about my actual K7 Lime, then adding 4g at 3&9 will change SW from 321 to ~328 and balance from 313mm to 316mm.
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Paulo Braz
Semi-Pro
Carreau
Semi-Pro
Thank you, MilanA.
haqq777
Legend
I feel like I am playing so well with my TC97 these days. I need to stop doing that and start switching back and forth again and mess about with strings and tensions. Tonight will get two of my TC100 and set things right again
recsoares
Rookie
topspn
Legend
I feel like I am playing so well with my TC97 these days. I need to stop doing that and start switching back and forth again and mess about with strings and tensions. Tonight will get two of my TC100 and set things right again
Just say no to playing well
haqq777
Legend
I feel like a tennis commercial waiting to happen!
topspn
Legend
Yeah, I get it and I can see certain styles of play may not be conducive to TC100. When I played the TC100 regularly, I loved the braun it gives and crazy heavy ball but I did miss the level of control and higher precision I found with TC95s. The change back to the TC95 did not feel like a big deal. But being so used to the TC95 again, it makes the TC100 feel more out of control then when you play it regularly and adjust to its uniqueness.Now you understand me
Ehehe
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saleem
Semi-Pro
I bought 2 tc100s 2 tc97 and 1 tc95 few years back, played with all of them for a while, sold my tc100s 1st (I think you bought 1 of mine) it was hard to choose between tc97 and tc95 but I went with tc95 and never looked back, sold tc97s and bought 2 more tc95s.
saleem
Semi-Pro
yes it is demanding but it is very rewarding. tc97 is the easiest to play with out of the custom line.
Carreau
Semi-Pro
I think I will order it soon.
Taveren
Professional
I would but I have added a lot of weight on my TC95 18x20 so it is difficult to offer it, 8grms lead tape at 3 and 9 and same weight on handle and butt cap.
haqq777
Legend
saleem
Semi-Pro
you will be happy, it is the most rewarding racket I ever played with and I played with lots of rackets.
Faris
Professional
Bwahahahaah frickin hilarious!!!
Today I played for the first time with an old head intelligence i.radical...
It's really like playing 2 different game compared to the Tc95 16/19...
The type of racquet plays a really big role in the game...
I definitely feel at home with this type of launch angle (the head one). For me it's like having to worry at every shot to over hit and going long versus freely swing and always stay in the court (or in the net of course).
To each his own...
It's really like playing 2 different game compared to the Tc95 16/19...
The type of racquet plays a really big role in the game...
I definitely feel at home with this type of launch angle (the head one). For me it's like having to worry at every shot to over hit and going long versus freely swing and always stay in the court (or in the net of course).
To each his own...