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I hit with the 99sq. in 16x18 (I think?) Ultra yesterday and it felt awesome. It looks like a completely new mold, boxy-ish beam, thinner than the v4 ultra but thicker than the ultra pro (33mm?). A quick look at the specs on the gram showed 305g, 32.5cm bal. It has a bright galactic purple/blue...

I use the blade pro 18x20 and I've used both tour bite and tour bite soft 1.20. I like them both just fine. My main string right now is hyper g round 1.20, but I would use alu power as a main if the price was lower. If I was you, I'd give the hyper-g hybrid 1.20 a try with the shaped main and...

what would the estimated strung balances be? My guess is 31.8cm for Koolhof and 32.7cm for Skupski Koolhof has the most ridiculous reaction volleys, I can only assume he rocks a very headlight balance

Last ditch effort for Koolski racquets specs, tagging the Dr @dr325i

Does anyone know their specs? Weight and balance? They seem like leather grip and 8pts HL kinda prestige players

The blade pro is a fantastic racquet at net, it just comes stock a little too head heavy to be maneuverable. And that is less of a problem from the baseline, so I think that is where the reputation comes from. If you can solve to the balance, there is nothing else holding it back from dominating...

What store in Seattle has SW machine? I live here as well

Has anyone heard anything else on this string and if it will make it past the testing phase?

You could try silver 7 tour. Lots of feedback and I think it’s more powerful than regular TB. It’s a 1.25 17g string but it plays more like 1.20 and is quite light so brings the swing weight down and bit if that’s a good thing for you. And it plays great until it breaks

Any string on the slightly stiffer side seems to work well in this frame. For me, it’s tour bite, S7T, or even hyper g round. But the blade pro really isn’t that string sensitive. Put your favorite poly in and enjoy. One part of the set up I find important is a tad of handle weight, but I don’t...

I string in the 40s. For me, it’s not about tension and needing to break-in in a traditional sense like with confidential. It’s the string movement at the beginning. I think S7T needs to slightly notch before its true qualities kick in. Then it plays consistently until it breaks, which I love. I...

I’m really enjoying tourna big hitter silver 7 tour. However, I’m struggling with the break in period. I’m not sure if it is the first hour or if it needs a hit and then to sit overnight, but fresh off the stringer I don’t like it. The strings are shifting around and balls are spraying. No...

I was in the same boat. Speed pro user that would have loved a 98, 18x19. I hate to break it to you but it’s not going to happen. But you can find something on the market currently that gets close. Go demo the blade pro 18x20. The speed pro used to be 22mm and that’s what the blade pro has and...

Agreed on the buttery feel. And I think the 18x20 is even better in the blade pro… give it a try

Toroline wasabi is worth trying

I get what you mean but it’s the same story with hyper-g’s sharp edges and I think HGR is a fantastic release. I like it better than HG. If I’m looking for a more crisp HGR at the same price or lower, then Tour Bite Round would be a nice option to have. Alu and Alu soft are the best options...

Did you do any customization? What balance do you like on this frame? With just an overgrip, the BP balance comes in above 33 cm strung. Talk tennis loves their headlight frames (always tailweighting sticks to 8-12 pts HL), but there is nothing wrong with a higher balance and lower headlight...

Hyper g round is honestly a good shout. The feel is more dampened and less crisp than alu and TB but the playability is much more well rounded than reg HG. The launch is consistent (unlike HG), it has good power, controlled, and I think the spin is better than alu. Downside is a little bit of...

I bought the 18x20 I recently demoed the BP v9 16x19 and 18x20. I am a long time blade user through the generations, but I have never used a blade pro (no v7 or v8) until recently. I was blown away by the feel. Pure graphite goodness that to me felt like an enlarged sweet spot. I liked both...

Does anyone know what model/year this prostock radical MP is? Can we tell based on throat grommets? I am trying to replace the grommets and the 2023 radical grommets do not fit. Thank you!

Can anyone help me ID this racquet? This racquet was ordered from a former pro and is likely a pro stock. The throat only says radical, not radical mp, and there are no specs listed on the frame. There is a sticker on the inside of the throat with numbers. I do not believe it is a 2023 radical...

I really hope this releases as well. Solinco sells so many strings and gauges, it’s so much inventory. If they needed to make room in the portfolio for TBR, what should be the string to go? Barbed wire?

Spin felt very similar to me, splitting hairs

what strings for the vcore 98?

What are the best strings, gauges, and tension in the ‘23 vcore 98?

The obvious answer is to try the speed pro. Percept 100d is another good choice

Does anyone know when this is expected to release?

I think toroline wasabi plays great in the speed pro, helps to unlock a bit more spin, without being as unpredictable as hyper g and lasts longer than the g

I love the speed MP at this spec, which makes it a little more polarized. It’s a little more user friendly than the Sinner spec, but has a similar whip and swing path. Requires most of the lead at 12. I do 4 1/4 grip with two overgrips for extra handle weight. Static: 332g Balance: 32.3cm - 6...

The head speed pro is great and fits the description of more power and easier to swing compared to Gpro You can find the 2022 version on e Bay for cheap and that’s the best gen speed pro is so nice on serve