Shaolin
G.O.A.T.
It's commonly known Yonex has fines. Many tv commentators have referred to it as well as posters here on tw.
Adrian Mannarino brings two racquets to court in his small Nike bag
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It's commonly known Yonex has fines. Many tv commentators have referred to it as well as posters here on tw.
moon shot
Hall of Fame
At first I thought the French flag was a USB port but you are correct. Curious.
His frame appears to have cortex painted over as well.
Moonballballer
Semi-Pro
Yes, that's definitely a custom buttcap by Dieter Calle (DC Customs). He normally doesn't do that with high profile players I think, like Monfils, Goffin etc.
haqq777
Legend
Great info, thanks!
Pro-tech
New User
These guys play so much Tennis he probably just thought I’ll show up with two rackets and just get a quick match in. When’s the last time you saw someone break two sets of strings in a match? He could’ve had more frames at the stringers well you never knowSo I watched the entire Mannarino and Coric match today and specifically kept an eye out on Manarino's gear. I found it very interesting that Mannarino, who at one point was ranked 27 just a couple of years ago, brought two APDs to court in his black small Nike bag (bag is not very visible here, will take better screen grabs when replays are available). He is obviously not sponsored by Babolat (no stencil or bag and no Pure Aero PJ). Very curious. Granted he is out of the top 50 at the moment, but he is also sponsored by Nike. Also the two racquets bit was very intriguing. There were some shots during the match of his gear and a quick glimpse of his bag which had no more racquets. Just 2 racquets total, in such humid, muggy conditions and that too for a pro is somewhat surprising.
Hellenic Hero
Rookie
What in god's name is this thread? Does this guy seriously just not own any gear hahahha
Thanks for bumping this, the whole thread is madness
haqq777
Legend
Babolat finally got him to move away from his APD13 (but in a backward direction). Nice filter on the pic too.
i guess he is doing a lot better now.
CiscoPC600
Hall of Fame
Which frame is it?
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
It’s the first gen Cortex AeroPro Drive. You can see the plastic V just above the grip.
CiscoPC600
Hall of Fame
I’m trying to find that original IG post because those photos are potato quality.
Thanks!
haqq777
Legend
Hi VS and Cisco. Been a while, hope you guys have been well and staying safe.
This could be either the APDC 2007 or the APDGT 2010. When painted over, the APDC 2007 and APDGT 2010, both are virtually identical looking in photos. Same V shape Cortex above handle. The only way to identify them is playing with them side by side. GT version plays less hollow and swings heavier. If I was to guess it would be the 2010 GT because it was more popular in pros and general consensus being it is just overall better.
What is for certain is that it is definitely not the APDO 2004 which doesn't have Cortex, or the APD 2013 which has active Cortex and a different shape above handle. Mannarino was famously using the APD 2013 when he asked on Twitter if anyone still had those in stock, if you guys remember.
A picture of the 2004, 2007 and 2010 APDs from my collection. My favorite are the 2013 however (not pictured). As you can see, 2007 and 2010 version are identical looking above throat.
CiscoPC600
Hall of Fame
Quality post—thanks for the insight.Hi VS and Cisco. Been a while, hope you guys have been well and staying safe.
This could be either the APDC 2007 or the APDGT 2010. When painted over, the APDC 2007 and APDGT 2010, both are virtually identical looking in photos. Same V shape Cortex above handle. The only way to identify them is playing with them side by side. GT version plays less hollow and swings heavier. If I was to guess it would be the 2010 GT because it was more popular in pros and general consensus being it is just overall better.
What is for certain is that it is definitely not the APDO 2004 which doesn't have Cortex, or the APD 2013 which has active Cortex and a different shape above handle. Mannarino was famously using the APD 2013 when he asked on Twitter if anyone still had those in stock, if you guys remember.
A picture of the 2004, 2007 and 2010 APDs from my collection. My favorite are the 2013 however (not pictured). As you can see, 2007 and 2010 version are identical looking above throat.
2004 is the best by farHi VS and Cisco. Been a while, hope you guys have been well and staying safe.
This could be either the APDC 2007 or the APDGT 2010. When painted over, the APDC 2007 and APDGT 2010, both are virtually identical looking in photos. Same V shape Cortex above handle. The only way to identify them is playing with them side by side. GT version plays less hollow and swings heavier. If I was to guess it would be the 2010 GT because it was more popular in pros and general consensus being it is just overall better.
What is for certain is that it is definitely not the APDO 2004 which doesn't have Cortex, or the APD 2013 which has active Cortex and a different shape above handle. Mannarino was famously using the APD 2013 when he asked on Twitter if anyone still had those in stock, if you guys remember.
A picture of the 2004, 2007 and 2010 APDs from my collection. My favorite are the 2013 however (not pictured). As you can see, 2007 and 2010 version are identical looking above throat.
haqq777
Legend
Depends, honestly, because all of them feel different and people have different likes and dislikes. I like it, but it definitely feels extremely raw and least dampened, maybe even harshest compared to all others
it feels most classic, really hate all this cortex stuff, also Rafa himself was using it long time under different pj.Depends, honestly, because all of them feel different and people have different likes and dislikes. I like it, but it definitely feels extremely raw and least dampened, maybe even harshest compared to all others
TennisLurker
Professional
Recently I saw Medvedev say he can use the same racket for 5 sets, that he normally does that
had his own racquets, for his saying - don't think so
innoVAShaun
Legend
Can still see his Cortex V.
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Fed Kennedy
Legend
Strong 4.5
optic yellow
Legend
nah definitely weak 5.0
travlerajm
Talk Tennis Guru
Because journeyman strokes and equipment more applicable to the TT rec player than GOAT gear.
gino
Legend
Is it more relevant ? This guy has a veiled pro stock version of the aero pro from like 2010. Extremely rare frame to source and he’s won nothing but 250s with it. Probably customized to be just as unplayable as any other pro stock. Just seems totally inconsequential. Way more interested in other babolat user pro stocks personally
You can buy a stock RF97 today that Fed won 3 majors with that’s pretty playable for most competitive players relative to other pro stocks. Just a confusing thread to me
optic yellow
Legend
Just excellent form it must be said.
Fintft
G.O.A.T.
Davidenko won a tournament using only one racquet and he was praying to not break a string...Prince wasn't paying him any money mind you, " b/c they gave all the money to Sharapova", according to him.
They gave him only one stick(say a closed frame pattern, 18x20) and he prefered it to the rest of his racquets( that were open pattern, 16x19, let's say, as it might have been the reverse scenario).
optic yellow
Legend
What is behind this trend?
Bill Lobsalot
Hall of Fame
He's had arm and wrist injuries. He's been stringing around 24 lbs. for years. He said once he got used to it, there's free power and his arm is OK. He's got very compact strokes and has won nearly 10 million dollars with his approach to the game.
Faris
Professional
Gino my friend.. journeyman or not, Mannarino's a very smart player.. Doesn't have big serve or weapons comparatively... I loved seeing him play at Delray beach one time can see the allure since he piques my curiosity every time he takes the court. His racquet specs btw are much easier to use than RF97.. 352g static, 32 bal and 330 sw. And you can get the APDGT off the bay quite easily..
Besides, I mean we are all gear nerds here, mostly right? Whats so confusing about wanting to know and learn more about what equipment pros use or what their quirks are? We have talked about far more players actually ranked lower than him and who have won far less than him and their racquet specs etc. I'm more confused as to why you are confused about this thread lol..
gino
Legend
all fair points... to me its just confusing why his specs have so much interest. Why not an ongoing thread about a more exciting player? I guess its the weird stuff like his low tensions. anywho, was more of a passing comment than an indictment on everyone interested in the thread. carry on and enjoy mate
optic yellow
Legend
Low tension > high tension as a matter of principle imo.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
I wonder, if that did happen where you popped a string and had no other usable rackets in the bag, would you end up having to default the match? I would think so.
Fed Kennedy
Legend
Gulbis rules
Aestheticsaboveallelse
Legend
Simple, I never break strings
Fintft
G.O.A.T.
He had racquets from Prince, probably in the closed pattern frame...Just no money, "cause they all went to Sharapova".
PBODY99
Legend
Fintft
G.O.A.T.
Don't know, I'll check as I bought 5 different O3 Tours for my wife.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
If a pro broke strings in all their rackets, they would likely have to retire and lose the match. I would think they might be given a couple of minutes to get another racket say from the coach in the crowd. Same in a rec match, you lose unless you can get another racket quickly as in a few minutes but I am not sure of the default time. In a playoff match last spring, my opponent broke his strings and the goofball's back up racket was already broken. He went into the pro shop and got a demo and then he broke the strings in the demo. I loaned him one of my frames after he broke the demo. The demo was similar to his original frame which I think was a Wilson pro staff type frame from years ago but I loaned him a Yonex Ezone 98 which is very different than his frame.
Our local league says a player can get a racket from off the court - say a teammate or from the pro shop but it has to be done quickly. I cannot remember how they defined quickly but I would think 3-5 minutes is reasonable. If they can't come up with a quick replacement, they have to retire and lose the match.
Aestheticsaboveallelse
Legend
LOL jesus how hard does this guy hit... the only time I ever broke strings in my life was when I was trying to pulverize every forehand on ball machine as hard as I can hit
He hit hard with lots of spin. I think he was using nylon in his racket and the demo likely had nylon that had been in the frame for some time.
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