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Return_Ace

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Sounds like it’s time for a second tc95!

That's the plan!

Going to (hopefully) be moving to the 63RA 18x20 (as opposed to the current 70RA 16x19) in the near future.

Have been spamming them on FB Messenger with questions, and now just waiting for what should be the last round of responses.
 

Gee

Hall of Fame
That's the plan!

Going to (hopefully) be moving to the 63RA 18x20 (as opposed to the current 70RA 16x19) in the near future.

Have been spamming them on FB Messenger with questions, and now just waiting for what should be the last round of responses.
Why do you want to switch to the TC95 18x20 63RA (instead of the TC95 16x19 63RA for instance)?

I just switched to the TC95 16m 63RA that adds a little more juice to my game compared to the TC95 18m 63RA that I played for several years.

My serves improved with the 16m. Especially my first flat ones are really cannon balls now that deliver more direct points to me. Returns are also easier to hit because of the bigger sweetspot.

I only need to string my TC95 16m with thicker strings (1.20 vs 1.25) and at a little higher tension.

However the TC95 18m is still a great frame and a little more precise and less powerful than the 16m.
 

Return_Ace

Hall of Fame
Why do you want to switch to the TC95 18x20 63RA (instead of the TC95 16x19 63RA for instance)?

I just switched to the TC95 16m 63RA that adds a little more juice to my game compared to the TC95 18m 63RA that I played for several years.

My serves improved with the 16m. Especially my first flat ones are really cannon balls now that deliver more direct points to me. Returns are also easier to hit because of the bigger sweetspot.

I only need to string my TC95 16m with thicker strings (1.20 vs 1.25) and at a little higher tension.

However the TC95 18m is still a great frame and a little more precise and less powerful than the 16m.

String Pattern is definitely something that's also in consideration (as well as keeping the 70RA), but I do find the launch angle of the 16M to be very high, reminds me a lot of my (Head) Extremes.

Not that I can't adjust to the higher launch angle, but I'm much more used to the closed 16x19 patterns (8 mains) in my recent rackets, and would prefer to go back to something similar to that. I'm also hoping the increased string surface area will give me a bit more feel on my volleys (that's a bit of wishful thinking), but also since I mostly play doubles these days, that the 18x20 pattern will give me better slices for approach (not that I find the current 16M TC95 to be bad at all).

To be honest, like you, I should probably start with thicker strings, however since as above, I generally play with more closed rackets, I have a hoard of thinner strings at the moment (mostly 1.20-1.25) and as I've recently experienced, I'd completely shred through those in the 16M.

Besides, this next TC95 will be more of a litmus test to see how I like the changes before I ultimately end up getting a matched pair somewhere down the line.
 

Gee

Hall of Fame
String Pattern is definitely something that's also in consideration (as well as keeping the 70RA), but I do find the launch angle of the 16M to be very high, reminds me a lot of my (Head) Extremes.

Not that I can't adjust to the higher launch angle, but I'm much more used to the closed 16x19 patterns (8 mains) in my recent rackets, and would prefer to go back to something similar to that. I'm also hoping the increased string surface area will give me a bit more feel on my volleys (that's a bit of wishful thinking), but also since I mostly play doubles these days, that the 18x20 pattern will give me better slices for approach (not that I find the current 16M TC95 to be bad at all).

To be honest, like you, I should probably start with thicker strings, however since as above, I generally play with more closed rackets, I have a hoard of thinner strings at the moment (mostly 1.20-1.25) and as I've recently experienced, I'd completely shred through those in the 16M.

Besides, this next TC95 will be more of a litmus test to see how I like the changes before I ultimately end up getting a matched pair somewhere down the line.
Interesting to read that many posters find the launch angle of the 16M (too) high and I honestly would expect the same.
However I am able to hit low flat strokes with the TC95 16m as easily as with my UT and TC95 18m. I think it also depends more on your technique than the string pattern. I must add that I use to hit my strokes with a little spin in order to keep the balls within the lines.
Maybe the strings in my 16m (full 1.25mm copolyester vs a 1.20mm multi/poly hybrid in my 18m) help with this as well.
 
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flanker2000fr

Hall of Fame
So my TC95 16x19 63RA is under way, and I should get it tomorrow.

Quick question to those who have both the TC100 and the TC95 16x19: what tension do you use in each frame? I am now at 52/50 in a full bed of 4G on the TC100, and was thinking at dropping to 50/48 on the TC95 to have more or less the same feel. Does this make sense?
 

Strayfire

Rookie
Question: What Angell frame plays nearest to the Prostaff K90?

Is it the TC95 or TC97? I read as much of this thread as I could.

I want to move to a more modern frame (ie not 90), but there are days when I struggle with the Yonex head shape & serving the way I want to.

Serving with it feels a little clunky/sluggish. Groundstrokes wise I might as well be playing like I'm drunk (I think I need more feedback on the ball?). My string wear patterns indicate my hitting is all over the place with the VCP HD. No issues with the K90 or Maxply.

A comparison between K90, VCP HD and said Angell frames would be much appreciated. I think I'm leaning towards the TC 97 16x19.
 
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flanker2000fr

Hall of Fame
Question: What Angell frame plays nearest to the Prostaff K90?

Is it the TC95 or TC97? I read as much of this thread as I could.

I want to move to a more modern frame (ie not 90), but there are days when I struggle with the Yonex head shape & serving the way I want to.

Serving with it feels a little clunky/sluggish or feel like I'm playing as if I'm drunk (I think I need more feedback on the ball?). No issues with the K90 or Maxply.

Surely the TC90 would be the closest to a K90, I've hit with both and it's not miles apart, except the Angell is a bit more muted and comfortable.

In bigger head sizes, the closest is probably a TC95 70RA, as the TC97 is really designed to flex like an old Prestige (according to Paul Angell). Then, it's a question of the string pattern in the TC95. The 16x19 patterns on the Angell's are quite open, and the launch angle pretty high. Going from 90 to 95, you might be more at home with the 18x20 version.
 

Strayfire

Rookie
Surely the TC90 would be the closest to a K90, I've hit with both and it's not miles apart, except the Angell is a bit more muted and comfortable.

In bigger head sizes, the closest is probably a TC95 70RA, as the TC97 is really designed to flex like an old Prestige (according to Paul Angell). Then, it's a question of the string pattern in the TC95. The 16x19 patterns on the Angell's are quite open, and the launch angle pretty high. Going from 90 to 95, you might be more at home with the 18x20 version.

Well that's a relief. I was really put off by the 70RA. I know the strung RA must be lower, but still, with my arm issues I hesitated.

I'm not sure about getting an 18x20 racquet. I briefly played with the ProStaff 95 Team 18x20, hated it.

I don't really know what my issue is yet with the VCP HD (also 18x20). I've been playing it for a few months and I can't seem to get into the groove of it.

Perhaps a TC90 is in order. It was the racquet I was considering the most when I dived into this jungle of racquets.
 

flanker2000fr

Hall of Fame
Well that's a relief. I was really put off by the 70RA. I know the strung RA must be lower, but still, with my arm issues I hesitated.

I'm not sure about getting an 18x20 racquet. I briefly played with the ProStaff 95 Team 18x20, hated it.

I don't really know what my issue is yet with the VCP HD (also 18x20). I've been playing it for a few months and I can't seem to get into the groove of it.

Perhaps a TC90 is in order. It was the racquet I was considering the most when I dived into this jungle of racquets.

I played a few months with the K90, and thought it was really rough on my arm. I have hit with both the TC100 and TC90 in a 70RA, and while noticeably stiffer than my TC100 63RA, I didn't find them uncomfortable.

I do, however, find the TC90 quite challenging to play. One really needs excellent timing and mechanics to bring anything out of that frame. These days, a 95 sq. in. is definitely more realistic.
 

edelp

Semi-Pro
So my TC95 16x19 63RA is under way, and I should get it tomorrow.

Quick question to those who have both the TC100 and the TC95 16x19: what tension do you use in each frame? I am now at 52/50 in a full bed of 4G on the TC100, and was thinking at dropping to 50/48 on the TC95 to have more or less the same feel. Does this make sense?

Hi, this is what I do with the same string, drop like 2lbs, from 23,5kg to 22,5 with cyclone 1,30 gauge
 

Madden

New User
Hi! Can anybody compare Angell rackets power, launch angle, sweet spot size with more popular tweeners?
I'm currently playing with dunlop cx200 - It suits me well. And vcore pro 97 - a little bit underpowered, but also good.
I'm struggling between tc97, tc101 and asl2. I guess asl2 will be ideal for me, but I like octane design much more.
 
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flanker2000fr

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Hi! Can anybody compare Angell rackets power, launch angle, sweet spot size with more popular tweeners?
I'm currently playing with dunlop cx200 - It suits me well. And vcore pro 97 - a little bit underpowered, but also good.
I'm struggling between tc97, tc101 and asl2. I guess asl2 will be ideal for me, but I like octane design much more.

I have tried to play with the Dunlop CX200 Tour 16x19 for several weeks at the beginning of this year, and I found that the launch angle was really low for a 16x19 pattern. I was hardly having any more net clearance than with a Prince Phantom 93P. The 16x19 on the Angell's, from my experience with the TC100, is very high due to their very open pattern (6 strings at the bridge vs. 8 for the Dunlop). I was missing in the top of the net a lot with the Dunlop, and tend to miss long with the TC100. So you would definitely need to adjust for this. I would expect the sweet spot on the TC101 to be similar to my TC100, which is markedly bigger than the Dunlop. Power level should also be higher, as the Dunlop is very low on that score.
 

Tezroza

New User
Question: What Angell frame plays nearest to the Prostaff K90?

Is it the TC95 or TC97? I read as much of this thread as I could.

I want to move to a more modern frame (ie not 90), but there are days when I struggle with the Yonex head shape & serving the way I want to.

Serving with it feels a little clunky/sluggish. Groundstrokes wise I might as well be playing like I'm drunk (I think I need more feedback on the ball?). My string wear patterns indicate my hitting is all over the place with the VCP HD. No issues with the K90 or Maxply.

A comparison between K90, VCP HD and said Angell frames would be much appreciated. I think I'm leaning towards the TC 97 16x19.

Give angell an email with this question, paul usually responds within a week. No one knows the frames more than him lol.
 

djNEiGht

Legend
So my TC95 16x19 63RA is under way, and I should get it tomorrow.

Quick question to those who have both the TC100 and the TC95 16x19: what tension do you use in each frame? I am now at 52/50 in a full bed of 4G on the TC100, and was thinking at dropping to 50/48 on the TC95 to have more or less the same feel. Does this make sense?
I was stringing the TC100 at 50 to 55 where as my tc95 I'm at 43 to 48
 

djNEiGht

Legend
That's a pretty steep drop in tension between the two, being 7lbs. Did you feel that the power level / sweet spot was markedly reduced on the TC95, that ou had to drop the tension as much?
yes it is a pretty steep drop. I found the mains on the TC100 really long so needed to tame the power. If it was a lively 17g string I would be up at 55 where as a 16g low powered was when I would bring it to 50.

For the TC95, I was playing at 48 for a while and have found myself moving lower down to 45. Rarely did I go down to 43 but it has happened.

Power level was very different to me between the two. The TC95 was no slouch though but had better control so I could afford to go lower on the tension.

Your experience between the two might be different but all the same...Hope this helps.
 

flanker2000fr

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yes it is a pretty steep drop. I found the mains on the TC100 really long so needed to tame the power. If it was a lively 17g string I would be up at 55 where as a 16g low powered was when I would bring it to 50.

For the TC95, I was playing at 48 for a while and have found myself moving lower down to 45. Rarely did I go down to 43 but it has happened.

Power level was very different to me between the two. The TC95 was no slouch though but had better control so I could afford to go lower on the tension.

Your experience between the two might be different but all the same...Hope this helps.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll start by dropping 2lbs on my current set-up, and if it plays too stiff / low powered, I'll drop it another 2.

Just received the TC95, which I have left to string. Very keen to hit with this frame.
 

flanker2000fr

Hall of Fame
Right, so I played 2 hours of doubles today with the TC95, and thought it would be interesting to report my impressions, especially how it compares to the TC100 I have been playing for the past 3 months.

Both racquets have a 16x19 pattern, 63RA, Octane paint, 310g unstrung, 315mm balance, and strung with a full bed of Luxilon 4G (2lbs less in the TC95). So they are perfectly matched, except for the hoop size.

First impression: the TC95 feels like it is swinging slightly heavier than the TC100. I wouldn't be surprised if the SW is 2-3 pts heavier, once Angell send me the exact specs of the frame. It might have to do with the same static weight concentrated on a slightly more compact frame.

Feel is fairly similar, both are very plush, comfortable racquets.

But it's really when taking big swings that differences appear:
1) the launch angle is not as extreme on the 95 as on the 100, but still gave me decent net clearance
2) power level is is not quite as high as with the TC100, but not miles off, subjectively maybe only -5%. Nonetheless, surprisingly good for a 95 sq.in.

The combination of 1) and 2) makes for a fairly different experience. With the TC100, I really have to put a lot of shape on my shots and dial up the top spin to keep the ball in court, while the TC95 fares much better when deciding to flatten a shot. Where the TC100 has more absolute power, I feel that the TC95 has more usable power, where the ball stays in court instead of flying long. It's as if this 5% drop in power I was alluding to above was translating into 20% more control, which is conducive to swinging more freely. The TC100 catapults the ball, where the TC95 just crushes it, and I understand the references to Thor's hammer a bit better now.

Actually, the TC95 reminds me a lot of the Prince Phantom 93P 18x20. Same plush feel, same plow through on hard, flat shots. Except that the TC95 is much easier to use (20g less static weight for the one I got), has a larger sweet spot, easier access to power and spin. I loved playing the 93P, but it's a very demanding racquet, and the TC95 is far more realistic. Comparing to another 95sq.in. in the Dunlop CX200 Tour 16x19, the TC95 is markedly more powerful and has a higher launch angle.

Spin, by the way, is about on par between the 100 and the 95, with maybe a slight edge for the 100.

Serves were great, I don't feel I miss anything switching from one to the other. I can hit my spots equally well, either sliced or kicked.

Returns: not my strongest suit at the best of time, but I was actually pretty good today. I think the 95 is much better in doubles, where the ball has to be kept lower, where the 100 has more tolerance and clearance, which is handier in singles.

It will also be interesting to see how much more mileage I can get from my strings in the TC95, as I am breaking them too quickly for my liking in the TC100.

I have a couple of more games this week, with a competitive singles game tomorrow where I'll be using the 95. If my impressions are confirmed, I'll be ordering a second TC95, and I'll be selling my 3rd TC100 to keep just two. I can see a scenario where I predominantly use the TC95, but want to keep the TC100 at hand for those days when the footwork is a bit slow and I need the extra tolerance.
 
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flanker2000fr

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For those still reading this, I received the specs of my TC95 from Angell: the unstrung SW is 303. Which is noticeably higher than the 297 unstrung SW I was given for the TC100.

Meaning that once strung, it should be at or slightly above 330. No wonder I was feeling this much plow through on flat shots, as this put it in the same bracket as the Prince 93P or 100P. Though it's probably the right thing on a 95 sq.in. frame, for it to have a good level of power. The CX 200 Tour 16x19, which came at a sub 320 SW, was substantially under powered, and would require a lot of weight to be added to correct it.

Still, I am surprised that 2 racquets with the exact same layup and specs, and only a difference in the head size would have a difference in SW of 6pts. I have asked Paul to explain why, and will report if / when I get an answer.
 
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Gee

Hall of Fame
For those still reading this, I received the specs of my TC95 from Angell: the unstrung SW is 303. Which is noticeably higher than the 297 unstrung SW I was given for the TC100.

Meaning that once strung, it should be at or slightly above 330. No wonder I was feeling this much plow through on flat shots, as this put it in the same bracket as the Prince 93P or 100P. It's probably the right thing on a 95 sq.in. frame for it to have a good level of power, though. The CX 200 Tour 16x19, which came at a sub 320 SW, was substantially under powered, and would require a lot of weight to be added to correct it.

Still, I am surprised that 2 racquets with the exact same layup and specs, and only a difference in the head size would have a difference in SW of 6pts. I have asked Paul to explain why, and will report if / when I get an answer.
My TC95s (18x20 and 16x19 63RA) also have a high (>300) SW unstrung and I think these ones just feel and play better because of this.

I also owned 2 TC100s that felt a lot less maneuverable than my TC95s with a similar swingweight due to the bigger headsize.

Last times I played with a full poly stringbed (Pacific PolyPower Pro 1.25 mm at 24/22 kg) with my TC95 16x19 but next time I'll try a hybrid (Head RIP control 1.25 mm (mains) / Pacific PolyPower Pro 1.25 mm (crosses) at 26/22 kg) because I missed the touch/feel of the multi string. Besides it'll decrease the swingweight a little as well. We'll see how it performs.
 

Tezroza

New User
Been trying out Toroline Caviar in my tc97 18x20 comparing it to my usual alu power and I’m really impressed with the results. Similar pop and spin with more feel.
 

edelp

Semi-Pro
I have three TC95s, one with SW294, one with 299 and the third 300. FRames 2&3 I ordered later. I just got them restrung and one with a 1.25 gauge poli, one with a nat gut / 1.30 poli, the third full bed 1.30 poli. In frame 1 strings add 31 SW pts, gut / poli 35 pts and the 1.30 poli added 36 pts.

So I guess yours @flanker2000fr might end up to SW 340 SW in your 303 SW tc 95, if you put a 1.30 poli. (as a side note, my stringer´s SW machine always gives one point lower SW than what Paul shares)
 

flanker2000fr

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I have three TC95s, one with SW294, one with 299 and the third 300. FRames 2&3 I ordered later. I just got them restrung and one with a 1.25 gauge poli, one with a nat gut / 1.30 poli, the third full bed 1.30 poli. In frame 1 strings add 31 SW pts, gut / poli 35 pts and the 1.30 poli added 36 pts.

So I guess yours @flanker2000fr might end up to SW 340 SW in your 303 SW tc 95, if you put a 1.30 poli. (as a side note, my stringer´s SW machine always gives one point lower SW than what Paul shares)

That's a pretty steep difference between the racquets you ordered. 299 vs. 300 is not a big deal, but 294 is a bit of an outlier. Did they all come with the same paint?

As fo strings, I always thought the added SW would be around 28-30, but I get than some strings, especially polys in thick gauges, could be more. I remember Solinco Revolution, for instance, adding quite a bit of weight / SW to the frames I put it in.
 

edelp

Semi-Pro
Well l bought the first frame long before and then asked for an additional pair. Not sure what happened then. I can only say that for me with a 1.30 gauge it is on the 300SW racquet quite the limit... I will try to go down to 1.25 (increase tension) to reduce 5 points SW strung (and might use the 1.30 gauge in the 294 SW one) to be at "my comfort max" of 330SW. So all would be strung at 330 approx.
Currently, as coincidence, the 1.25 gauge is on the low SW frame and strung at 325 and it is fun as it is easy to move I have to say...

All copper paint as Paul confirmed that the new Octane in average had 5 points higher SW
 

flanker2000fr

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I would really need to get the strung SW measured on a machine. I might try to do this once I get the second TC95 I have just ordered.

Assuming it is 330 or slightly above, it's just about what I can manage on most days, so I'm glad to have the TC100 to switch to on off days.
 

flanker2000fr

Hall of Fame
Let us know how your strings hold up!

Will do. I only managed 2 hours of doubles and 1 hour of singles with it this week. I couldn't play as much as I wanted due to a minor Achilles discomfort. But I should resume on Monday with competitive doubles in the club's league, and probably a couple of singles hit later in the week.
 

krikamons

Rookie
Right, so I played 2 hours of doubles today with the TC95, and thought it would be interesting to report my impressions, especially how it compares to the TC100 I have been playing for the past 3 months.

Both racquets have a 16x19 pattern, 63RA, Octane paint, 310g unstrung, 315mm balance, and strung with a full bed of Luxilon 4G (2lbs less in the TC95). So they are perfectly matched, except for the hoop size.

First impression: the TC95 feels like it is swinging slightly heavier than the TC100. I wouldn't be surprised if the SW is 2-3 pts heavier, once Angell send me the exact specs of the frame. It might have to do with the same static weight concentrated on a slightly more compact frame.

Feel is fairly similar, both are very plush, comfortable racquets.

But it's really when taking big swings that differences appear:
1) the launch angle is not as extreme on the 95 as on the 100, but still gave me decent net clearance
2) power level is is not quite as high as with the TC100, but not miles off, subjectively maybe only -5%. Nonetheless, surprisingly good for a 95 sq.in.

The combination of 1) and 2) makes for a fairly different experience. With the TC100, I really have to put a lot of shape on my shots and dial up the top spin to keep the ball in court, while the TC95 fares much better when deciding to flatten a shot. Where the TC100 has more absolute power, I feel that the TC95 has more usable power, where the ball stays in court instead of flying long. It's as if this 5% drop in power I was alluding to above was translating into 20% more control, which is conducive to swinging more freely. The TC100 catapults the ball, where the TC95 just crushes it, and I understand the references to Thor's hammer a bit better now.

Actually, the TC95 reminds me a lot of the Prince Phantom 93P 18x20. Same plush feel, same plow through on hard, flat shots. Except that the TC95 is much easier to use (20g less static weight for the one I got), has a larger sweet spot, easier access to power and spin. I loved playing the 93P, but it's a very demanding racquet, and the TC95 is far more realistic. Comparing to another 95sq.in. in the Dunlop CX200 Tour 16x19, the TC95 is markedly more powerful and has a higher launch angle.

Spin, by the way, is about on par between the 100 and the 95, with maybe a slight edge for the 100.

Serves were great, I don't feel I miss anything switching from one to the other. I can hit my spots equally well, either sliced or kicked.

Returns: not my strongest suit at the best of time, but I was actually pretty good today. I think the 95 is much better in doubles, where the ball has to be kept lower, where the 100 has more tolerance and clearance, which is handier in singles.

It will also be interesting to see how much more mileage I can get from my strings in the TC95, as I am breaking them too quickly for my liking in the TC100.

I have a couple of more games this week, with a competitive singles game tomorrow where I'll be using the 95. If my impressions are confirmed, I'll be ordering a second TC95, and I'll be selling my 3rd TC100 to keep just two. I can see a scenario where I predominantly use the TC95, but want to keep the TC100 at hand for those days when the footwork is a bit slow and I need the extra tolerance.

Did you notice any marked difference in stability between TC95 and TC100?
 

Gee

Hall of Fame
Let us know how your strings hold up!
Yesterday I played with a fresh hybrid stringbed (Head RIP Control 1.25 / Pacific PolyPower Pro 1.25 at 26/22 kg) in my TC95 16m.

First 2 hours it felt too boardy and a bit underpowered as the strings weren't yet broken in but finally it was getting better and then I started to hit as well as I used to.

Compared to a full stringbed with Pacific PPP it feels much softer and more muted and I must admit the first strokes I had to get used to this softer muted feel again but that is not really an issue anymore. Especially my volleys feel more comfortable with more touch/feel.

The balance also feels now perfect to me because of the lighter multi strings. I just don't feel any weight drag into the tip anymore whereas I did with the full poly stringbed. With the hybrid I weighted my TC95 at 346 grams that is 2 grams lighter than with full poly.

All in all the TC95 16m continues to impress me how versatile it is. I can hit all my strokes with more ease again. It just feels like coming home to me!
 

galapagos

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Yesterday I played with a fresh hybrid stringbed (Head RIP Control 1.25 / Pacific PolyPower Pro 1.25 at 26/22 kg) in my TC95 16m.

First 2 hours it felt too boardy and a bit underpowered as the strings weren't yet broken in but finally it was getting better and then I started to hit as well as I used to.

Compared to a full stringbed with Pacific PPP it feels much softer and more muted and I must admit the first strokes I had to get used to this softer muted feel again but that is not really an issue anymore. Especially my volleys feel more comfortable with more touch/feel.

The balance also feels now perfect to me because of the lighter multi strings. I just don't feel any weight drag into the tip anymore whereas I did with the full poly stringbed. With the hybrid I weighted my TC95 at 346 grams that is 2 grams lighter than with full poly.

All in all the TC95 16m continues to impress me how versatile it is. I can hit all my strokes with more ease again. It just feels like coming home to me!
told you it is worth the try ! :) I am still messing around with strings. Long journey. Long list :)
 

Gee

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told you it is worth the try ! :) I am still messing around with strings. Long journey. Long list :)
Yeah,... we seem to have same taste regarding rackets. Your specs of the TC95 are also very similar to mine except I prefer a leather grip.

What about the feel of the different versions (v1, v2 and v3) of the TC95?
I have a TC95 v1 that has a bit higher swingweight (of ca. 300) that I actually like. I read that the swingweight with the last version (v3) is a little more consisent and a little bit below 300 SW and some people wrote the feel is also a little different from v1 and v2.
 

flanker2000fr

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told you it is worth the try ! :) I am still messing around with strings. Long journey. Long list :)

I am going to have to do this too. A full be of 4G is a bit too dead in the TC95. I am reading good things about Head Rip Control. I might try it as a cross in a hybrid.
 

galapagos

Hall of Fame
Yeah,... we seem to have same taste regarding rackets. Your specs of the TC95 are also very similar to mine except I prefer a leather grip.

What about the feel of the different versions (v1, v2 and v3) of the TC95?
I have a TC95 v1 that has a bit higher swingweight (of ca. 300) that I actually like. I read that the swingweight with the last version (v3) is a little more consisent and a little bit below 300 SW and some people wrote the feel is also a little different from v1 and v2.

Cooper PJ is a bit lower on average than previous version (black + silver its v1?) . I also think cooper plays a bit more stable. Octane PJ has bigger SW on average and more in par with the v1) but i havent tested the tc95 in than PJ as i am too much used to my current setup (295 SW). I will try tc95 octane soon 320g/305mm 300 SW .

I am going to have to do this too. A full be of 4G is a bit too dead in the TC95. I am reading good things about Head Rip Control. I might try it as a cross in a hybrid.
Me and Gee were both huge fans of tc95 18x20 and both eventualy ended with 16x19. I suggested him trying the 16m version. Once you get hooked to the tc95 feel its hard to use anything else... its that unique and special. But regarding strings I have to use 1.30 gauges to tame the launch angle and kinda push it a bit towards 18x20 brother. Perfect mix at least for me :)
 

Gee

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Cooper PJ is a bit lower on average than previous version (black + silver its v1?) . I also think cooper plays a bit more stable. Octane PJ has bigger SW on average and more in par with the v1) but i havent tested the tc95 in than PJ as i am too much used to my current setup (295 SW). I will try tc95 octane soon 320g/305mm 300 SW .
Yes, I already understood that from this thread as well.

The v1 is the gunmetal pj and v2 is the black silver pj (that is my favourite one up to now).

I am still considering what sw is ideal for myself.
Earlier I owned a TC95 18x20 v1 with a 308 SW that I liked a lot. Especially that nice solid feel that comes from a sturdy swingweight.
However I also owned a pair of TC97 18x20 with a bit lower sw of 300 that played more maneuverable and therefore a bit easier (though I much prefer the feel of TC95 as you maybe already know ;-)). So all these frames I already sold except one TC95 18m v2.

I also still want to have measure the specs of my second-hand TC95 16m v1 by a local retailer that owns a RDC machine as this one feels great to me regarding total weight, balance and swingweight. As far as I know from the previous owner he ordered with a 320 grams - 10pts HL - synthetic base grip setup. He guesses a swingweight of 300 and I think it also feels like that to me.

Me and Gee were both huge fans of tc95 18x20 and both eventualy ended with 16x19. I suggested him trying the 16m version. Once you get hooked to the tc95 feel its hard to use anything else... its that unique and special. But regarding strings I have to use 1.30 gauges to tame the launch angle and kinda push it a bit towards 18x20 brother. Perfect mix at least for me :)
I agree. The 16m just feels a little more versatile than the 18m. Especially if you like to vary by different kind of strokes (flat, slice, topspin, etc. ) and you're an allcourt player. What really suprises me is that I can even hit flat and low strokes with the open pattern so easily.

To me the 18m just feels like more suited to an more one-dimensional baseline game. Players with really long (baseline) strokes will benefit from the more tamed control because of the denser string pattern.
I always felt I need to exaggerate some strokes with the 18m (for instance sharp slice serves, low approach shots and running lobs) whereas the 16m is a little more forgiving in these situations.

The D-beam design also feels more aerodynamic than the box-beam design of the Wilson UT.

Besides I also don't need to customize my TC95 16m with lead etc. as it is solid enough and it has more than enough power.

I use 1.20 (multi) and 1.18 gauges (poly) in my TC95 18m and 1.25 (multi and poly) that feels fine to me. I just prefer to use as thin as possible strings for the best touch/feel.
 

Gee

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I am going to have to do this too. A full be of 4G is a bit too dead in the TC95. I am reading good things about Head Rip Control. I might try it as a cross in a hybrid.
Head RIP Control is my goto-string that I have been playing with for many years.

It is a great multi string in a hybrid with a copoly as it is a very low powered multi with very good control. It adds a lot of touch/feel compared to a full poly stringbed. Especially the thinner gauges (1.20 and 1.25). I tried the 1.30 once that had much less feel/touch and firmer but maybe you may like it if you think the thinner gauges are too soft and muted.

BTW most players use poly into the mains for more durability but I prefer RIP Control into the mains as the mains determine the feel more than the crosses and I seldom break strings (because I use to play on artificial grass). Even players like Federer use NG into the mains ;-)

Curious about your experiences!
 
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Return_Ace

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Got my new shiny earlier today, hopefully can get it strung before everything goes into lockdown over here.

TC95 | 18x20 | 63RA
Ordered specs: 310g | 9pts HL
Received specs: 309g | (didn't measure balance upon receipt)
After Overgrip: 313.5 | 10pts HL

Will update more when/if I get it strung, hopefully can get my 70RA 16x19 at the same time to compare.
 

Faris

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Got my new shiny earlier today, hopefully can get it strung before everything goes into lockdown over here.

TC95 | 18x20 | 63RA
Ordered specs: 310g | 9pts HL
Received specs: 309g | (didn't measure balance upon receipt)
After Overgrip: 313.5 | 10pts HL

Will update more when/if I get it strung, hopefully can get my 70RA 16x19 at the same time to compare.
Congrats... Thats a nice stick!

By the way, you just gained 4.5g by adding an overgrip? Which one is that? I usually get 6 to 7g for adding an overgrip..
 

Return_Ace

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Congrats... Thats a nice stick!

By the way, you just gained 4.5g by adding an overgrip? Which one is that? I usually get 6 to 7g for adding an overgrip..

Just found out they should be closing Tennis courts in Thursday, so won't be making much use of the new purchase :cautious:

Overgrip is Head XtremeSoft (Pink), I'll see if my measurement was out the next time i change it. Seem to recall the very first measurement being 314g, but then went back to it and it measures 313.5g.

I'm hoping strung weight will be around 330g, which means I'll have ~10g i can play around with lead if needed.
 

flanker2000fr

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Head RIP Control is my goto-string that I have been playing with for many years.

It is a great multi string in a hybrid with a copoly as it is a very low powered multi with very good control. It adds a lot of touch/feel compared to a full poly stringbed. Especially the thinner gauges (1.20 and 1.25). I tried the 1.30 once that had much less feel/touch and firmer but maybe you may like it if you think the thinner gauges are too soft and muted.

BTW most players use poly into the mains for more durability but I prefer RIP Control into the mains as the mains determine the feel more than the crosses and I seldom break strings (because I use to play on artificial grass). Even players like Federer use NG into the mains ;-)

Curious about your experiences!

I'll definitely give it a go. I'm up to 5 hours of full bed of 4G in the TC95, and the notching looks moderate, so I am hoping I can get another 3-4 hours from this set-up. But next I will try 4G mains / RIP Control crosses. I do not mind the feel of a dead poly, so keeping it in the mains is not an issue, and my game benefit from the extra control and spin of the poly in the mains. But it would be nice to have a somewhat softer feel from the multi in the crosses, and I am also hoping that it will reduce the notching to the mains as well. I typically never, ever break a cross, so I don't think a round poly like 4G should do it too much damage.

A friend of mine highly recommend ALU Power Soft and ALU Power Rough. Is there anyone who's had much joy with it in either a TC100 or TC95?
 

Paulo Braz

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For those who have played with the tc95 18x20 63ra, I have the following doubts:

1) Is the launch angle of the tc95 18x20 63ra too low? Very close to the k7 lime?

2) What are the advantages and disadvantages between tc95 16x19 63RA and 18x20 63RA? Is the comfort level and vibrations the same?

3) For those who have played with the dunlop cx200 tour 18x20, what are the main advantages and disadvantages in relation to the tc95 18x20 63ra?
 

flanker2000fr

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3) For those who have played with the dunlop cx200 tour 18x20, what are the main advantages and disadvantages in relation to the tc95 18x20 63ra?

I have only played the TC95 16x19 63RA and the Dunlop CX200 Tour 16x19, but I would assume the same overall impressions would apply, except with less power / lower launch angle in both 18x20 versions.

In my book, there's literally no area where the Dunlop comes on top of the Angell. The latter has (much) better power and plow through, and a larger sweet spot, without losing the control you'd expect from a 95 sq.in. hoop. Not to say that the Dunlop is a bad racquet, it's actually pretty good if customized, but even then the TC95 comes ahead, at least for me.
 
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what_army

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I'll definitely give it a go. I'm up to 5 hours of full bed of 4G in the TC95, and the notching looks moderate, so I am hoping I can get another 3-4 hours from this set-up. But next I will try 4G mains / RIP Control crosses. I do not mind the feel of a dead poly, so keeping it in the mains is not an issue, and my game benefit from the extra control and spin of the poly in the mains. But it would be nice to have a somewhat softer feel from the multi in the crosses, and I am also hoping that it will reduce the notching to the mains as well. I typically never, ever break a cross, so I don't think a round poly like 4G should do it too much damage.

A friend of mine highly recommend ALU Power Soft and ALU Power Rough. Is there anyone who's had much joy with it in either a TC100 or TC95?
I tried 4g 1.25 mains and multi feel 1.30 crosses on my tc95 16x19 and by the time the crosses broke (around 4h) the 4g was unscathed. RIP control is a bit harder than multi feel but I’m very sure that any notching on 4g will be kept to a minimum and that you will break RIP much much faster than 4g fb.

Pretty good combo aside from its duration, the multi locks the stringbed and it helped me tame the excess spin and high launch angle. I’ve been experimenting with poly/multi ever since.
 

Return_Ace

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Does anyone have an Angell coupon code he would not mind sharing. Does he make any Black Friday deals?

I got a Coupon code with my last order, but I'm saving that in case I want to buy a second and/or third TC95 :-D

I think Black Friday last year was 20% off everything except Custom rackets... although who knows if it'll be the same this year with everything going on.
 

Return_Ace

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I got a Coupon code with my last order, but I'm saving that in case I want to buy a second and/or third TC95 :-D

I think Black Friday last year was 20% off everything except Custom rackets... although who knows if it'll be the same this year with everything going on.

My bad, wasn't 20% off, was a sale with varying discounts, but still don't think it included any Custom rackets.

 
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