BDAZ
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Guga. 1997 French Open. Muster 1995 French Open.
Best racquet to never win a grand slam?
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Guga. 1997 French Open. Muster 1995 French Open.
Thank you. So, Power version is lighter and longer?
Guga?
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Definitely. RD Power 10 is also 27.5" and lighter. Came in 95 and 105" versions
Ok, so my three RD-7 fit my game better, I like heavier frames standard length.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Seemed to fit most games well, flexible, hefty, hefty, hefty, plenty of spin. Preferred the Super RD Tour 90 & 95.
Never played with Super RD Tour.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Bit stiffer, more headlight than the RD7. Like a wet noodle compared to nearly every current racquet.
Ok, maybe I misunderstood Jolly’s question.. I thought that the PT57A is a Pro Tour which Murray won multiple slams with.. under different PJs, of course. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
Grieeegoorr
Semi-Pro
Yeah the FPK is definitely a lot softer than the U2, I don't think the transition to it was that successful. I believe she retired not long after making the switch, not blaming the racquet for her retirement though, I'm sure there were a few other factors as well. Never seen the FPK 85 in the flesh, would be an interesting one to have a hit with.
Yeah, I liked both but for entirely different reasons. The U2 is a beefy stick made of braided graphite that wouldn't flex even if you stood on it. You could swing hard as you want and it would stay in. The FPK is a sweet stick, a little more refined.
You know, I just looked at your sig, and it appears we have very similar taste in frames.. Love them Yamaha Secrets. I need to try the Angells though.
Grieeegoorr
Semi-Pro
I sometimes wonder if Paul Angell was abducted by the aliens who were originally responsible for the Secrets. The TC95 63RA is the more controlled evolved Secret 04, the feel is different but the end result is similar, with the added bonus of less balls hitting the back fence on the full and nowhere near as many framed kick 2nd serves sailing over the fence and into the car park. I do dearly love the Secret 04 and would happily play exclusively with it for eternity if I could find a way to tame the raw power. I have been contemplating for some time a @teachingprotx weight loss and RA reduction procedure on a Secret 04. It is such a burly well made frame, I'm sure that a fair chunk of material can be removed and it'll still be structurally sound. I feel safer talking about this in the Racquets forum rather than the Classics forum where I'm sure crucifixion is mandatory for harming a Classic in such a way.
Anyhow you should try the Angells.
Stiff but played like wet noodle?
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Had to use both 25 yrs ago to understand. Can feel the flex compared to those Wilson 6.1 95. Or that HPS 5.0 95
I see. I think not flex like Volkl C10Pro?
The most flex Yonex i played was RQ-180.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
More flexible, especially the RD7. Still own the Volkl and SRD Tour 95
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Ever use the RX-32?
I like RD-7 for plowing through. Got three sticks with little dif pj.
No, i got RQ-180 because one of my favourites Cash played with it.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
That plow-through was/is too much. Too evenly balanced.
At that tlme (second half of the 80's) the only top male player used Yonex was Gomes. But he wasn't my hero. I remember how i was dissapointed discover that Pat switched from mega popular Prince (he played with metal Magnesium Pro 90) to strange head shape Yonex (R-50 was his first Yonex). It looked like absolutely female ravquet for me then.
I could change balance by myself, no problem. But plow through is like Rios forehand
Well, it so happens that I have 4 secret 04s.. 2 of them are pristine and the other needs a facelift. I’ve removed the finish on 1 of them already so I should post a before and after pic when finished. With that coating gone, and trimming the bumper just to to grommet strip should bring it down to about 12.5oz strung.. like my prince 90s. Still in progress though.
Always thought that the 04 were powerful and controllable at the same time. Wonderful frames and superb craftsmanship. Too bad they were so short lived.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Still own one 04. Locally, only guys that used it complained of cracking.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
Yes, she used the Ultra 2 Mid
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
It was a paint job.
BDAZ
Hall of Fame
Has Serena not won anything since 2008?
bleno567
Professional
Good point. I was referring more specifically to the 98 sq inch frame.
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The actual frame cracking or just the paint?
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
Wasn’t really a Blade but was the H22
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Frame
Interesting. Not seen one cracked as of yet. These things are pretty bullet proof.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
I did not crack one. However, cannot tell you how many Yonex R-22 cracked. Saw a kid snap the head off a Dunlop MAX 200G
Agreed. Seen many of those cracked, but not any Yamahas.
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