*****THE OFFICIAL HEAD PRO TOUR 630/280 Club*************
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Pro_Tour_630
Legend
the new 2014 prestige MP is in my hand , review coming soon
pt630_belgium
Rookie
Are there changes made to the midplus 2013 and the midplus 2014?
Or is it just the paintjob and the red grommets?
From what i have heard, its only a new paintjob
Or is it just the paintjob and the red grommets?
From what i have heard, its only a new paintjob
pt630_belgium
Rookie
Edit:
Are there changes made to the midplus 2014 compared to the midplus 2013?
Or is it just the paintjob and the red grommets?
From what i have heard, its only a new paintjob
Are there changes made to the midplus 2014 compared to the midplus 2013?
Or is it just the paintjob and the red grommets?
From what i have heard, its only a new paintjob
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
Its not just a new paint job.
Pro_Tour_630
Legend
vs is correct it is not just a paint job there is visible graphene molecules (hexes) on the throat ala new radical which has a completely different mold, so far it feels nice, nicer than the microgel prestige which is the closest to the PT630 IMO
pt630_belgium
Rookie
Ah, ok, the radical has a new mold.
Does the mp have a new mold too?
Does the mp have a new mold too?
BlueB
Legend
"Visible" graphene molecules would be just the paint job, no? How would one see a molecule?
Waiting here....
Are you going compare back to back PT630 with new Graphene Prestige with same string on both rackets?
Has VsBabolat tested it too?
Pro_Tour_630
Legend
correct but not paint job, there is "sheet" molded inside the graphite that is raised, with graphene shaped "molecules" what ever it is does make the frame feel soft and more muted, Head is trying to bring back the long gone feel of Twaron by using graphene to mimic similar feel, graphene is expensive"Visible" graphene molecules would be just the paint job, no? How would one see a molecule?
yes but I have not have enough time to test them back to back all else equal
I guess I'm one of you guys now!
Picked up two china made PT280s in 9/10 condition for about $20 the other day.
Pretty good steal right!
Anyways, what can you experts tell me about this racquet? And what is the difference between these Chinese ones and the austrian ones?
And also, the difference between the PT280 and the PT57E or PT57A?
THANKS EVERYONE.
Picked up two china made PT280s in 9/10 condition for about $20 the other day.
Pretty good steal right!
Anyways, what can you experts tell me about this racquet? And what is the difference between these Chinese ones and the austrian ones?
And also, the difference between the PT280 and the PT57E or PT57A?
THANKS EVERYONE.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
NOthing from Head. I hear the Tecnifibre 315 ltd but have never played with it. 10 years after selling my Austrian PT 280's and trying countless modern frames, I'm back. Just acquired 3 austrian ones. Not that I play any better with them but I don't care about winning anymore. The closest "easier" to use version of the PT 280 I've ever used is the IG Speed 18x20 weighted up.
So there is no difference between the PT57A and the PT280? They are the same racquet?
aimr75
Hall of Fame
they are supposd to be the same apart from weight, for easier customisation
Which one is the lighter of the two? and by how much?
aimr75
Hall of Fame
The pt57a is the prostock version and is lighter
Here are a couple hairpin specs of 2 57a's i had
pshulam
Hall of Fame
Right!!!!!!
BlueB
Legend
Ouch, don't tell me you are in Vancouver? You "stole" those right under my nose...
China PT280 is just fine. In the unlikely case you didn't like them, I'd buy them from you.
pt630_belgium
Rookie
Indeed.
I recieved them and played with it.
Like you say, they are a lot stiffer. They have that "ping" when you hit.
They are nice rackets but they dont have that "soft" and "comfort" feeling the pt630 has.
pt630_belgium
Rookie
Other question. I remember that head made a "lite tour 630" (green paintjob).
Was it from the same mold as the pt630?
Does it have the same soft and comfortable feeling? How different is it, compared to the pt630.
I suppose it also had twaron.
Anyone compared?
Was it from the same mold as the pt630?
Does it have the same soft and comfortable feeling? How different is it, compared to the pt630.
I suppose it also had twaron.
Anyone compared?
I think you mean the Tour XL, it was basically just an XL version of the 280, an inch longer. Same mold.
boinz
Rookie
Don't think the Lite Tour shares the same mould, it's 21mm thick vs the 20mm of the PT630.
Believe the feel and flex is dissimilar too
But there should be twaron in the layup
More knowledgeable PT630 experts can chip in here... I'm really relatively new to them. But they play lovely
Believe the feel and flex is dissimilar too
But there should be twaron in the layup
More knowledgeable PT630 experts can chip in here... I'm really relatively new to them. But they play lovely
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
There was also lite Tour 630 that was the same cosmetic as the Tour XL
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
It appears to be and they do take the same grommets.
pt630_belgium
Rookie
So i could make them "full cap".
Thats interesting. Thanks
Thats interesting. Thanks
pshulam
Hall of Fame
I have tried that. The rubber band would stay longer but eventually get loose.
Have some lessons and learn to hit the ball out of the sweet spot.
If this doesn't help you need a larger headed racket?!
pt630_belgium
Rookie
The pt630 does not need a vibration damper. Thats why it is always rejected by your racket.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
Don't think the Lite Tour shares the same mould, it's 21mm thick vs the 20mm of the PT630.
Believe the feel and flex is dissimilar too
But there should be twaron in the layup
More knowledgeable PT630 experts can chip in here... I'm really relatively new to them. But they play lovely
I believe you're right, the lite tour was thicker, more balanced toward head and stiffer, as I recall. However, it will take CAPs as mentioned above.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
They also call the Prestige MP 21mm now..........
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
LM Prestige MP or MG Prestige MP.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
I used the Head Pro Tour 630 for many years when I was playing my best tennis, but for some silly reason I stopped using them and went through lots of poor imitations. W
I started play testing the Babolat Pure Control 95 about 6 weeks and was sure it felt how the Head Pro Tour 630 used to feel.
Anyway I got hold of a PT 630 online, strung this and the PC 95 up the same and did an extensive comparison.
My conclusion......Pretty identical! if I had to mention one difference, I would the PC 95 is slightly softer on contact.
See the specifications comparison below....
Babolat Pure Control 95
Head Size: 95 sq. in. / 613 sq. cm.
Length: 27.00 inches / 68.58 cm
Strung Weight: 11.90 oz / 337 g
Balance: 7pts HL
Swing Weight: 313
Beam Width: 19.0mm
Tip/Shaft: 19.0mm / 19.0mm
Composition: Graphite/Tungsten & Flex Carbon
Power Level: Low
Stiffness: 58
String Pattern: 18 Mains/20 Crosses
Main Skip: 9T,8H,10H
String Tension: 52-62
Head Pro Tour
Head Size: 97 sq. in. / 626 sq. cm.
Length: 27.00 inches / 68.58 cm
Strung Weight: 12.00 oz / 340 g
Balance: 6pts HL
Swing Weight: 327
Beam Width: 20.0mm
Tip/Shaft: 20.0mm / 20.0mm
Composition:
Power Level: Low
Stiffness: 58
String Pattern: 18 Mains/20 Crosses
Main Skip: 9T,8H,10H
String Tension: 50-60
I started play testing the Babolat Pure Control 95 about 6 weeks and was sure it felt how the Head Pro Tour 630 used to feel.
Anyway I got hold of a PT 630 online, strung this and the PC 95 up the same and did an extensive comparison.
My conclusion......Pretty identical! if I had to mention one difference, I would the PC 95 is slightly softer on contact.
See the specifications comparison below....
Babolat Pure Control 95
Head Size: 95 sq. in. / 613 sq. cm.
Length: 27.00 inches / 68.58 cm
Strung Weight: 11.90 oz / 337 g
Balance: 7pts HL
Swing Weight: 313
Beam Width: 19.0mm
Tip/Shaft: 19.0mm / 19.0mm
Composition: Graphite/Tungsten & Flex Carbon
Power Level: Low
Stiffness: 58
String Pattern: 18 Mains/20 Crosses
Main Skip: 9T,8H,10H
String Tension: 52-62
Head Pro Tour
Head Size: 97 sq. in. / 626 sq. cm.
Length: 27.00 inches / 68.58 cm
Strung Weight: 12.00 oz / 340 g
Balance: 6pts HL
Swing Weight: 327
Beam Width: 20.0mm
Tip/Shaft: 20.0mm / 20.0mm
Composition:
Power Level: Low
Stiffness: 58
String Pattern: 18 Mains/20 Crosses
Main Skip: 9T,8H,10H
String Tension: 50-60
pshulam
Hall of Fame
Nice comparison. Which one do you use as your primary racquet?
I use the Pure Control 95 all the time, as it's much easier on the arm.
JT_2eighty
Hall of Fame
Oh, great. Now I have to demo this? :shock:
Thanks!
...hold on, is the PC95 an old frame? I just looked at the new Pure Controls, they are 16x20, 98", 62+ RA, 21mm+ beams. Hmm, I guess I'll stick with my PT280s, but still will demo the new Pure Controls at some point.
edit: I look into it further, I think the PC95 is already released in Europe and not yet in the US. The PC95 does have 18x20, 19mm, etc specs per Jay. Looks nice!
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jayserinos99
Hall of Fame
Isn't the PC95 just the current version of the PS LTD?
JT_2eighty
Hall of Fame
Finally replaced the grommets on my 15+ year used PT280!
Before:
During the process, after removing the battered grommets and polished up the frame...
Before:
During the process, after removing the battered grommets and polished up the frame...
JT_2eighty
Hall of Fame
Head Youtek Radical MP Grommets
And after!
And after!
