Hey Puma experts: PUMA SPEED ? (PICS)
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Nice racquet. I recall this frame being one of about 3 flagship issues from Puma for their final year of newish merchandise in the States, maybe 1988. Another model was called the Top Flex. There might've been a Top Spin too, or maybe I'm just imagining that. Puma was still making the Becker Super viably but had gravitated away from putting Boris's name on every frame, perhaps because the end was near re: their relationship with him. Becker started to wear Fila togs in the first half of 1988. Never found a walk-in shop that sold these models.
SirSweetSpot
Banned
Gorgeous stick!
goldenyama
Professional
Nice!! Can you weigh it for us? Any impressions on how it plays?
BTW...whats the grip size? Any plans to sell or trade?
BTW...whats the grip size? Any plans to sell or trade?
MAXXply
Hall of Fame
Funny, I bought a cheap digital weigh scale a few days ago for this specific purpose (and to weigh the rest of my stash) but the display was faulty. I hope to give you a weight as soon as I get a working scale. I haven't hit with it yet but it definitely swings quite maneuverably. It's a 4 1/2 grip. And speaking as an enthusiast with more rackets than money, yes, I would be willing to sell - every man has his price
I can confirm this; I also have a Top Pro.
I.M. Weasel
New User
Played by former pro Slobodan Zivojinovic
I had a pair of those...
Over 350g and headlight.
I also had Top Speed Lady which was slightly ligter and violet instead of grey.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slobodan_Živojinović
All the best!!!
I had a pair of those...
Over 350g and headlight.
I also had Top Speed Lady which was slightly ligter and violet instead of grey.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slobodan_Živojinović
All the best!!!
MAXXply
Hall of Fame
Played by former pro Slobodan Zivojinovic
I had a pair of those...
Over 350g and headlight.
I also had Top Speed Lady which was slightly ligter and violet instead of grey.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slobodan_Živojinović
All the best!!!
Thanks for digging that out - I thought it looked familiar in the hands of someone from the past...
I.M. Weasel
New User
These pictures were taken last year by my daughter during her road trip to Belgrade. This racquet is an exhibit in FC Red Star Museum in Belgrade, Serbia. Slobodan Zivojinovic used to play for Red Star tennis club.
http://www.crvenazvezdafk.com/muzej.htm
CHECK OUT THE CUSTOM THROAT PIECE!!!
All the best!
http://www.crvenazvezdafk.com/muzej.htm
CHECK OUT THE CUSTOM THROAT PIECE!!!
All the best!
RDM
Rookie
I have a Puma Top Star from the same line I believe. 360g Strung Weight. 6 Points Head Light. 16x19 String Pattern. 95in2 Head Size (at a guess).
Mine is painted the same colours as the Puma Super and I suspect the paint schemes from the Puma Super, Winner, etc might be consistent with the flex of the models in the Top line also.
Therefore I would hazard a guess that the Top Speed is the size up version of the Puma Winner. In other words I would expect it to be a flexier version of my Top Star.
Disclaimer: I am not an expert.
Mine is painted the same colours as the Puma Super and I suspect the paint schemes from the Puma Super, Winner, etc might be consistent with the flex of the models in the Top line also.
Therefore I would hazard a guess that the Top Speed is the size up version of the Puma Winner. In other words I would expect it to be a flexier version of my Top Star.
Disclaimer: I am not an expert.
Steve Huff
G.O.A.T.
I always liked the shape of their throat.
