Huge news about Federer's racket!!!
- Thread starter zapvor
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This thread reminds me of when I posted that. 22/21/21 is a familiar 93 we all should know.
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
Yes, I realize that. But people who saw the actual match said that Federer was using a bigger racquet (at least in the first set).
FearOfTheDark
Rookie
Is this Wilson rep a friend of yours or something? Just wondering how you can just casually find this information out on the fedMEISTER!
Shangri La
Hall of Fame
In practice or match, Fed needs to post some reviews here after trying different racuqets.
And an exclusive Spencer on-court interview!
Did anyone see this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGnr5uuMysE
Looks larger to me. I also see that many people -don't- want him to change rackets more so than discussing whether or not he is changing rackets.
Looks larger to me. I also see that many people -don't- want him to change rackets more so than discussing whether or not he is changing rackets.
Sid_Vicious
G.O.A.T.
What do you guys think?
looks the same imo.
looks the same imo.
baseline_monster
Professional
That close up on the Video is not his racket!!!! Its a shot from the other end, the strings are different as well. They have just used one for effect like they do at the aussie open
dominikk1985
Legend
I'm sure wilson would love to make him change. A 95 inch racket would be much better to sell then the 90 inch racket that most rec players (who are the most important market of course) can't even play.
stevewcosta
Professional
Roger should slip some 90" sticks into Rafa;s bag the next time they play. Rafa will be too busy lining up his bottles to notice. then we'll know how much difference technology really makes
It's not technology that makes a difference, it's headsize. All of these "modern" frames are made with inferior materials AKA "technology".
Satch
Hall of Fame
and what is the difference between k95 and k90 on levels below 5.0 or even 6.0?
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
Then most rec players need to first learn how to play tennis. ;-)
Smasher08
Legend
Let's be honest here, the BLX PJ is a huge step down from the K-Factor. Potsie refuses to touch it, and while Fed hasn't said anything publicly, I wouldn't at all be surprised if he asked Wilson for something nicer too.
I also think that a lot of the people who've bought Fed rackets (especially those rated 2.0 - 4.0) have really struggled with its comparatively small headsize and complained as they've gotten their posteriors kicked by similar-level players wielding larger, lighter sticks.
So imo Wilson will take a page from 2003 and have Fed PJ a larger headed stick, one with edgier colours and graphics and a headsize that will be more appreciated by rec players.
In the final analysis, Fed's shanks have stopped being a problem and as long as he keeps playing at the level he's been at since 2010 WTF, he probably won't change sticks.
zapvor
G.O.A.T.
Is this Wilson rep a friend of yours or something? Just wondering how you can just casually find this information out on the fedMEISTER!
haha it wasnt casual for me. i was like WHATTTT on the phone. but yea he just mentioned it almost non chalantly. he said del potro is getting a new stick too.
zapvor
G.O.A.T.
yea i agree. i mean obviously even if fed switches to 95, the retail one we buy wont be the same as his. we dont know what he has now, and we wont really know ever. my reason for posting originally was because if Fed does switch to a large size, that is very exciting to me. regardless of whatever retail stick is up for sale.
JoelDali
Talk Tennis Guru
Ron Yu has confirmed in many posts that Fed uses an off the shelf retail BLX 90.
But I'm sure your Wilson rep knows more than Ron so maybe you can ask him.
zapvor
G.O.A.T.
LOL
you honestly believe anyone besides Fed really knows what hes using. besides that wasnt the point of this thread
FedererBestTennis
Professional
zapvor
G.O.A.T.
Yeah maybe the people who customize his racquets do?
yea because i am sure Ron had a press conference where he confirmed it on live film. and of course he is 100% honest too. not like wilson or someone may pay him to say what they want him to say.
DUH
FedererBestTennis
Professional
I never said that Ron told anyone...I said that he knows what Roger is using. Before, you asked if JD thought anyone beside Roger knew. There you go!
zapvor
G.O.A.T.
you guys are missing the point of the thread anyways. my posting this news was because its shocking news if Fed does switch to bigger, and i think it will be very exciting to see how his game is with a bigger head size.
but go on and argue about whats true or not. i dont really care
but go on and argue about whats true or not. i dont really care
FearOfTheDark
Rookie
FedererBestTennis
Professional
Is that sarcasm?He's using a PS85 but 90 headsize with a BLX paintjob
har har har
FEDERERNADAL13
Legend
I'm really excited, I just talked to my Wilson Rep, and he told me that there will be a box-beamed 95 and 90 in a new 6.1 range in 2012. Still BLX though, but definitely worth a try!
T
Tough Gut
Guest
I really hope Rog doesn't switch to a 95 or higher, because he's one of the few classic style players left on the tour.
zapvor
G.O.A.T.
He's using a PS85 but 90 headsize with a BLX paintjob
har har har
no its a PS85 with a 90 head size with n code technology double braided under BLX pj
Satch
Hall of Fame
one is for sure, if he even changes to bigger racquet he isnt gonna change his style in his 30s..
FedererBestTennis
Professional
When will you stop posting wrong information? First, the Fed racquet, now this. :?
Bobby Jr
G.O.A.T.
Well, that's not quite what I took from Ron's comments. They receive the frames from Wilson and then balanced them, redid the grips etc.
This post here from the famous Fabfed thread on the topic has side-by-side comparisons of Federer's actual frame vs the retail BLX (albeit the "Asian" version) and it is a fact that they have slightly different inside-throat decals - as evident in the photos. So, they can't really be called retail models unless the decal side changed with production runs (which is likely??) - regardless of whether they are the identical internally. Either way, Federer's have stayed the same so his could be from one run/era as opposed to being taken from 'normal' stock whenever they need more.
Basically, until someone cuts one open we have no way of knowing whether the internal composition is the same as a retail model. His may be braided kevlar/graphite like an original PS85, or use the K6.1 Tour composition... It is highly likely they could have a slightly different flex etc from the retail model - or at least all chosen to be similar before being sent to P1. We only know what goes on with them after they reach Priority One.
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Buckethead
Banned
That is what I think as well. Great post.
FearOfTheDark
Rookie
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Buckethead
Banned
This has nothing to do with your comment, but I would just like to say hello to another Buckethead fan
Yeah, the last innovative guitar player. I've been to several of his concerts, took a couples of pics with him, unfortunately He doesn't talk
to anybody.I'm assuming you're a fan of Iron as well based on your nick name.
Cheers man.
zapvor
G.O.A.T.
hahahhahaha. actually the wilson rep told me hes switching to head next year. lol
FedererBestTennis
Professional
He has lifetime contract with Wilson. :neutral:
What part of the Mid-Atlantic do you live in?
zapvor
G.O.A.T.
nope. wilson rep told me he cancelled it. hes switching to head
CDestroyer
Professional
Next year when Fed is still using a BLX 90 I\'m gonna LOL @ this thread.
This thread is bs.
BigServer1
Legend
A sales rep from a racquet company is a pretty crap source. They're told what to tell shop owners/employees in their national sales meetings, and it's all with the goal to increase excitement/sales for the new upcoming lines.
Wilson is probably getting ready to do a Jan/Feb/March 2012 roll out, so they're getting people psyched up. I'd be shocked if Fed switches to a bigger frame. He'll probably keep what he's been using since 2003/2004.
FearOfTheDark
Rookie
Yeah, the last innovative guitar player. I've been to several of his concerts, took a couples of pics with him, unfortunately He doesn't talk
I'm assuming you're a fan of Iron as well based on your nick name.
Cheers man.
You are a LUCKY man my friend! I live in New Zealand so no chance of seeing Big B live i'm planning to go to America next year to see him
Yeah I'm a Maiden fan, saw them live here, was awesome
FedererBestTennis
Professional
Please stop talking. You're lowering the average intelligence quotient of Talk Tennis.
Kaz00
Semi-Pro
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjoiNn5i8s I have found video proof of Federers new racquet he has upgraded to a larger headsize!
TopFH
Hall of Fame
Hahahaha I LOLed at this.
zachattack1996
New User
He is trolling u lol.... and its funny cause u think he is being truthful
TheOneHander
Professional
He knows he's trolling. And he knows he's not being serious, but trolling still lowers the intelligence quota on these boards.
Lol, you misunderstood something.... and its funny cause u think you is being right while laughing at the "stupidity" of others
