All being equal, open patterns produce more spin but I prefer the more consistent stringbed of a dense pattern. Spin not really an issue if you use a thinner gauge string.
Can I get in because of high value? I picked up a KFactor Tour 90 with a K Factor K Tour XL backpack, Luxilon Alu Power string and three tins of balls for $160.
I'm trying out Pacific Natural Gut in the mains and Topspin Poly Polar in the crosses as well as Pacific Natural Gut in the mains and Head RIP Control in the crosses in a pair of Head Prestige Classic Mids. I'll let you know how they work out. I've never tried natural in a hybrid...just full...
When did he get dumped by Head exactly? I'm watching him us a black PJ of a POG against Robredo. The last press release from Head mentioning JCF was back in Jan 24/06.
I've strung it up for a friend but haven't tried it myself. I am used to strings of German, Japanese, French or Taiwanese origin but on the package, these say "Made in China." When I get some feedback from my friend, I'll let you know!
When you buy a ticket to this tourney, you are buying your seat for that session to the stadium. All the side courts are on a first come first served basis.
I had two of em. One was even "Made in Austria" but I didn't like the feel relative to the standard Prestige Classics. I couldn't quite get used to the feel of the Tours with the suspension grip.
What grip size was it? I seem to recall (someone correct me if I'm wrong) that the RD-7's in the smaller grip sizes were actually lighter than the larger ones. If you used a larger one, try out a 4 1/4 and see how it goes!