Tomic blacked out racket
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vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
Looks like it to me.
cork_screw
Hall of Fame
Don't be so sure it was Yonex that dropped him. Tomic might have not liked what he was using and decided to go in a different direction. Unlike clothing apparel the racquet (tool) plays an important factor in how you perform.
reekster34
New User
It looks like tomics black racquet is head according to the buttcap, maybe the new 2013 speed?
You Can't Be Serious
Rookie
Even more embarrassing was his performance against Roddick at the U.S. Open. You tank once You tank twice. Wait until he reaches another hurdle and we will see how he handles it. You can have Tomic.
gregor.b
Professional
Up until about March this year he was
Unfortunately, about 7 out of 10 teenagers and kids in their early 20's over here act like idiots. Regardless of how famous they are.
It is just our culture. He will be fine.
gregor.b
Professional
Djoko the tank engine methinks. The 2 boys have something in common now, no?
You Can't Be Serious
Rookie
I guess that makes it okay. Perhaps for you. It's wrong. And there is no place for it in this game. You want to misbehave because of your great desire to win. Maybe I can live with that. But never, never, give up especially on center court of a Grand Slam. I know you believe that Gregory.
DownTheLineWith90
Rookie
Sort of like how Fed prefers V6.
Maybe he likes the V7s
Maybe he likes the V7s
Sander001
Hall of Fame
Damn, tennis is in far worse shape than I imagined.
racquetfreak
Semi-Pro
agree - looks like head = probably pt630 unfer the paint.
Lefty78
Professional
Definietly NOT from the PT630 mold.
One easy way to tell, though there are a few clues visible:
In the photos you can clearly see that the pallets extend almost to the throat of the racquet (exactly like Rad MP, 260.2, etc) whereas a PT630 has a good inch of graphite between the top of the pallets and the throat.
One easy way to tell, though there are a few clues visible:
In the photos you can clearly see that the pallets extend almost to the throat of the racquet (exactly like Rad MP, 260.2, etc) whereas a PT630 has a good inch of graphite between the top of the pallets and the throat.
Maybe you don't know, but the Head pallets are bigger than 18cm, you can just cut it out according to your needs.
Haven't you seen pallets from factory? ... :-?
Radical MP mold, you could be right, but are you saying it just by these topic pics ?
Lefty78
Professional
Yes, by the bagful.
Since you seem intent on a pi**ing match, you should know that I used to earn my living as a racquet technician. I've had the honor to build racquets for players in the hall of fame, and I've probably forgotten more about racquets than you know.
tailofdog
Semi-Pro
Australians put up with a lot
Australians put up with anything if, the player is winning!
Which sucks:shock:
Sorry, didn't notice that.
All fixed now.
I'm not really familiar with this stuff but is Tomic considered by Australians as one of them?
What I mean is... his parents are from Yugoslavia, he was born in Germany and was 3 years old when they migrated to Australia (?).
Everybody loves a champion and this kid can play but his attitude not to mention his fathers' attitude makes me wonder how is he regarded in Australia?
Australians put up with anything if, the player is winning!
Which sucks:shock:
Speak for yourself, thanks very much. Those of us who've had the misfortune to deal with this kid and his dad are most definitely not fans.
Bartelby
Bionic Poster
It's the player if and when they're happy with their racquet, but if they're not they're not going to play well.
DownTheLineWith90
Rookie
I actually think it played a significant role if you ask me. Some people will disagree like the poster above saying its all about the player.. but I really think him back with his Head will suit him well.
Timbo's hopeless slice
Hall of Fame
so, what's the consensus? will he openly switch or will Yonex paint him up some Heads?
it'll look pretty shaky if they do 'cos that thing looks nothing like anything Yonex have made in 30 years...
it'll look pretty shaky if they do 'cos that thing looks nothing like anything Yonex have made in 30 years...
Boredsurfer
Semi-Pro
Solinco Protocol 325? release in 3 months?
WILSONKGUT
New User
I think it looks like wilson blade 16 x 19 with the oval head shape.
You Can't Be Serious
Rookie
I'm going to gather he will continue to use blacked out racket until either Head or Wilson (whatever racket he is using) buys out his Yonex contract.
Or perhaps he had only a one year contract with Yonex. Not sure. Anybody on these boards stringing at the Australian Open. They would know best about his racket.
Yonex not posting results on Tomic on their website which leads us to think it's not a Yonex racket.
Or perhaps he had only a one year contract with Yonex. Not sure. Anybody on these boards stringing at the Australian Open. They would know best about his racket.
Yonex not posting results on Tomic on their website which leads us to think it's not a Yonex racket.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
It's not. It's the HEAD YT Radical MP 16x19 TGT260.2
You can even see HEAD on the bumperguard.
dekko1
Semi-Pro
http://m.theaustralian.com.au/sport...arinko-matosevic/story-fnbe6xeb-1226549887566
In this article, he says its a new Yonex racket but just did not have time to paint it.
That surely is not is not a Yonex!!
In this article, he says its a new Yonex racket but just did not have time to paint it.
That surely is not is not a Yonex!!
You Can't Be Serious
Rookie
It's funny because Yonex hasn't said much of late in regards to Tomic. He is still under contract. Even if he's using a head, he won't say anything until Head buys out his deal or Tomic will owe a lot of money to Yonex.
But Yonex will manufactor rackets to keep their players happy. They tweaked Ivanovic's racket for three straight years until she settled on the Ezone XI 98(obviously her specs are different from ours).
That's a lot of money lost in tweaking models on a yearly basis. Imagine selling a new model racket and less than 12 months later it's different. Great for selling the latest technology but not good for those who bought the previous model.
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Commentators are saying it's "his old school Head racquet".
A blacked out PC600 perhaps? It looks like Prestige Mid...
A blacked out PC600 perhaps? It looks like Prestige Mid...
JGads
G.O.A.T.
^^
Vsbabolat already covered it. That's definitely not a mid.
Vs (or anyone): is there any fundamental difference between 'TGK' and 'TGT'? Or is it simply a new code for a newer paintjob? (we'll see tgt's from here on, for instance, or something like that.') Just curious what the tgt signifies compared to the seemingly more prevalent tgk codes.
Vsbabolat already covered it. That's definitely not a mid.
Vs (or anyone): is there any fundamental difference between 'TGK' and 'TGT'? Or is it simply a new code for a newer paintjob? (we'll see tgt's from here on, for instance, or something like that.') Just curious what the tgt signifies compared to the seemingly more prevalent tgk codes.
maxpotapov
Hall of Fame
Interesting... Could it be the same mold as IG Radical Pro?
racertempo
Semi-Pro
Weird thought that he still has the Yonex bag.
