Liam Grennon
Professional
So I have heard about these angell rackets but I'm not sure what the pros and cons and what everybody seems to love about them... Any info would be great 
Angell Rackets, tell me more
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joohan
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The best info you can get is all in "The official Angell users thread" as well as in "The flexy shakedown" thread by Backhanded Compliment. All it takes is not to be lazy.
langdon0555
Semi-Pro
Liam you're on a posting rampage the last 3-4 days! Lol
I don't think I've seen anybody create as many new post as you have the last few days. Make sure you use the search button before you create a new post. A lot of times your questions have already been answered at a early time on the board.
Just an FYI
I don't think I've seen anybody create as many new post as you have the last few days. Make sure you use the search button before you create a new post. A lot of times your questions have already been answered at a early time on the board.
Just an FYI
Wall Ball Wizard
Semi-Pro
Sure they're great, but if you're a Holic, it won't matter any... 
Ft.S
Semi-Pro
I had been a long time Donnay and Dunlop fan (1970s-80s), and after returning back to the game last year, I tried so many different brands not knowing anything about the latest technologies and trends with racquets. One thing that stuck me was how much lighter and stiffer the racquets had gotten over the years. I eventually settled on the Wilson RF97. Although it was a really good racquet, it still left me wanting something different. On few types of shots I just couldn't get my timing right, it wasn't maneuverable enough for me, I always had some elbow pain after playing for over an hour, but above all none of the three racquets I had purchased felt the same besides the paint job.
Then I found out about Angell. For the price, which at the time was almost the same with Wilsons (now much cheaper since BP dropped in value and the RF97 went up in price significantly), I thought I'd give it a try. Once I tried a TC97 from the first few hits I knew it was what I was looking for. Without expecting too much, I ordered another one, and to my surprise the second one was a perfect match of the first, then a third one and the same thing. Today, I can switch between racquets and if they did not each a different color grommets I would not know which one I am playing with, they are that close matches to one another.
Equally importantly, I hardly ever have arm or elbow pain with the racquets. They are at perfect weight for me with perfect balance, so my timing is always there as long as my footwork matches what the racquet can offer. I get power when I need, and I can make some really amazing touch shots at the volley or baseline. I have tremendous spin both FH and OHBH, I can slice and my serves are hard to deal with even for 4.0 level players.
Racquets are very personal tools I think, what each player looks for is different and how the racquets impact our game is also different. Angells are very versatile racquets, and offer a way to fit into your game, rather than the other way around, while also providing superb built quality. Thus far I had a dozen or so players try my Angells, save for two of them, each wanted to have one and most of them ordered within a short period of time. Once you seriously try one, it is hard not to like Angells I think.
Here are my racquets with a brand new TC90 for one of my stringing customers, who already has a TC95 and demo'ing a TC97 too
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And stringing the 16x18 TC90, it was a breeze:
Then I found out about Angell. For the price, which at the time was almost the same with Wilsons (now much cheaper since BP dropped in value and the RF97 went up in price significantly), I thought I'd give it a try. Once I tried a TC97 from the first few hits I knew it was what I was looking for. Without expecting too much, I ordered another one, and to my surprise the second one was a perfect match of the first, then a third one and the same thing. Today, I can switch between racquets and if they did not each a different color grommets I would not know which one I am playing with, they are that close matches to one another.
Equally importantly, I hardly ever have arm or elbow pain with the racquets. They are at perfect weight for me with perfect balance, so my timing is always there as long as my footwork matches what the racquet can offer. I get power when I need, and I can make some really amazing touch shots at the volley or baseline. I have tremendous spin both FH and OHBH, I can slice and my serves are hard to deal with even for 4.0 level players.
Racquets are very personal tools I think, what each player looks for is different and how the racquets impact our game is also different. Angells are very versatile racquets, and offer a way to fit into your game, rather than the other way around, while also providing superb built quality. Thus far I had a dozen or so players try my Angells, save for two of them, each wanted to have one and most of them ordered within a short period of time. Once you seriously try one, it is hard not to like Angells I think.
Here are my racquets with a brand new TC90 for one of my stringing customers, who already has a TC95 and demo'ing a TC97 too
:
And stringing the 16x18 TC90, it was a breeze:
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vsbabolat
Talk Tennis Guru
There are no cons for me.So I have heard about these angell rackets but I'm not sure what the pros and cons and what everybody seems to love about them... Any info would be great
Liam Grennon
Professional
it might just be me but your pics aren't showing up...I had been a long time Donnay and Dunlop fan (1970s-80s), and after returning back to the game last year, I tried so many different brands not knowing anything about the latest technologies and trends with racquets. One thing that stuck me was how much lighter and stiffer the racquets had gotten over the years. I eventually settled on the Wilson RF97. Although it was a really good racquet, it still left me wanting something different. On few types of shots I just couldn't get my timing right, it wasn't maneuverable enough for me, I always had some elbow pain after playing for over an hour, but above all none of the three racquets I had purchased felt the same besides the paint job.
Then I found out about Angell. For the price, which at the time was almost the same with Wilsons (now much cheaper since BP dropped in value and the RF97 went up in price significantly), I thought I'd give it a try. Once I tried a TC97 from the first few hits I knew it was what I was looking for. Without expecting too much, I ordered another one, and to my surprise the second one was a perfect match of the first, then a third one and the same thing. Today, I can switch between racquets and if they did not each a different color grommets I would not know which one I am playing with, they are that close matches to one another.
Equally importantly, I hardly ever have arm or elbow pain with the racquets. They are at perfect weight for me with perfect balance, so my timing is always there as long as my footwork matches what the racquet can offer. I get power when I need, and I can make some really amazing touch shots at the volley or baseline. I have tremendous spin both FH and OHBH, I can slice and my serves are hard to deal with even for 4.0 level players.
Racquets are very personal tools I think, what each player looks for is different and how the racquets impact our game is also different. Angells are very versatile racquets, and offer a way to fit into your game, rather than the other way around, while also providing superb built quality. Thus far I had a dozen or so players try my Angells, save for two of them, each wanted to have one and most of them ordered within a short period of time. Once you seriously try one, it is hard not to like Angells I think.
Here are my racquets with a brand new TC90 for one of my stringing customers, who already has a TC95 and demo'ing a TC97 too
And stringing the 16x18 TC90, it was a breeze:
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joohan
Guest
Oh I like when the OP appreciates a contribution to his thread...
Have you checked recently? GBP is currently in free fall.
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joohan
Guest
Unfortunately for us working in UK but enjoying our pounds somewhere else...
I'm British.
The marmite debacle was just the start of it. I went to buy some string this week, and Pacific gut has gone through the roof. £42 for Tough Gut, £36 for Classic... they were £26 and £22 six months ago. I'm quite seriously thinking about stocking up on some stuff before other brands follow. With the majority of string manufacturers coming from France and Germany, the cost is going to have to be absorbed somewhere.
It'll be interesting to see what happens to someone like Paul. Right now, people outside the UK may get a bargain due to the exchange rate. But presumably it means the cost of his raw materials and manufacturing will go up, so you'd probably expect a price increase at some point.
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joohan
Guest
I'm British.
The marmite debacle was just the start of it. I went to buy some string this week, and Pacific gut has gone through the roof. £42 for Tough Gut, £36 for Classic... they were £26 and £22 six months ago. I'm quite seriously thinking about stocking up on some stuff before other brands follow. With the majority of string manufacturers coming from France and Germany, the cost is going to have to be absorbed somewhere.
It'll be interesting to see what happens to someone like Paul. Right now, people outside the UK may get a bargain due to the exchange rate. But presumably it means the cost of his raw materials and manufacturing will go up, so you'd probably expect a price increase at some point.
Well...I've returned a substantial sum of money recently and I was beyond crying when I saw the conversion rates...I was joking that at least things can only get better but I'm not so sure anymore.
I hope Paul pulls through but based on activity on this forum I estimate situation is not that bad...
slice bh compliment
G.O.A.T.
I have a pair of angell Custom 95s. Feel like 97s. The specs that i wanted. Powerful. Stable. Flexible. Nice and heavy but not quite as heavy as the rf97. High modulus carbon fiber like a yonex, but foam filled, like a donnay (sort of).
They are making pre-made frames now. Just as great, and a few pounds/bucks less expensive. Better cosmetics now, too.
They are making pre-made frames now. Just as great, and a few pounds/bucks less expensive. Better cosmetics now, too.
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Racketdesign
Semi-Pro
I cried at what a coffee and donut Costs me now when I was in Spain!
Zoolander
Hall of Fame
An extravagant 60p I'm guessing?! Now you know what it's like for us convicts when we visit the motherland!
As long as the layup of Angell racquets doesn't contain donuts I'm happy!
Backhanded Compliment
Legend
same here just down the street and there isnt a brexit effect here... hopefully you can navigate this mess
topspn
G.O.A.T.
I bough a bottle of water today for $2.99, yes just water
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joohan
Guest
My sister told me it's 0.95 pound per 1 Euro onboard Ryanair. Mad world.
Ft.S
Semi-Pro
That's more than gas!!!
SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
Lol just moving to southern France has made my budget for things other than food shrink immensely. Why is it so much more expensive than in Germany here?!
GregSV
Semi-Pro
Probably has to do with distribution and storage. The only thing that's cheaper in Southern France than in NL is regional wine and tomatoes.
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tennisnut1
Semi-Pro
I've had tennis elbow for the last 2 years which developed from a head instinct 100 mp, bummer. Played with the pain anyway and stumbled on the Angell band wagon. Since all of the Angell rackets are completely foam filled, all of the vibration gets absorbed into the racket and not your arm. I've been using the TC 105 for 2 months now and won't be returning back to anything else. The racket is a bit under powered than the head, but the control and precision is it's best feature. Since I'm pretty much a control player it does suit my game nicely. Most players I come across never heard of Angell, so I always show them my racket and give them some history on Paul Angell and his online company. I'll be getting another one in 2017, but will be going custom instead of using the pre-built from advanced rackets. That's the big difference, if you want to tweak with specs, you have to use the UK website. It took me a while to get mine leaded up and at 10.8 oz with lead tape in various places it feels good. Good luck to you !!
Backhanded Compliment
Legend
The custom ones have interchangeable pallets
smalahove
Hall of Fame
Thanks BC!
