pico
Hall of Fame
Do you like this or 97p?
Artengo Tr960 Control Tour
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TNNSDR
Semi-Pro
It is not lighter in terms of weight, but swingweight. I know that you meant that.
dgoran
Hall of Fame
97p by a mile
pico
Hall of Fame
Is the 97p your current racquet of choice?
dgoran
Hall of Fame
No sold it little while back. Have too many racquets and too little time to play. I don’t have main racquet anymore. I just grab something that I think would be fun to try and sometimes it click and sometimes does not lol
pico
Hall of Fame
I am becoming like this too lol
djNEiGht
Legend
Thank you
tomorrow will be 2 weeks post op from my TKR
Tennis is not on my mind....as much as it is on my mind. Trying to have a positive outlook.
Just take one day at a time. Looking too far ahead sort of makes you sort of depressed, at least for me it did. Just do the bast you can each day. Each day to heal a little more and get stronger.
From La Monf's IG, seems new models or at least paintjobs are coming. Decathlon has done some rebranding lately and re-organizing it's "sub-brands" like Artengo, which might be replaced by another name (wasn't clear from their media release)
Lukhas
Legend
Seems the sale on the 18x20 model has stopped. Last time I had checked there was no end date on that sale; maybe I'm remembering wrong, or they changed their minds. I may also sell mine soon™ with their grommets, I'm not playing as much this year as I thought I would and can get by with the scraps in my closet.
FlatShot_V
Semi-Pro
Where can you find this media release?
I'd like to take a look at it
You can have a look at the PDF version here
Page 9 in particular lists the sub-brands, but mentions Kuikma as the "racquet" brand instead of Artengo. Kuikma is their Padel brand so that would be a shame... My guess is that the tennis gear will switch to "Decathlon", the main brand, instead. I noticed Monfils' current clothing has not changed in terms of color and design, but the logo has switched from Artengo to the new small "Decathlon" logo.
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FlatShot_V
Semi-Pro
Oh yes I’ve seen that watching his match against nishesh yesterday. The logo jumped out because I have both the pink and blue versions of that shirt. Love the Monfils tennis clothes btw, I wear the shorts on all my comp matches cause I find them so comfortable, I own 2.
ariwibowo
Rookie
Played with LeGads in a match yesterday and felt great but lack a bit power after the balls felt a bit flatter after the first set. I then closed the 2nd set with textreme tour 100 310. The LeGads got comfort and control, felt like an extension of my arm and easy to swing on baseline and at net. The current weight is 334 grams with HyperG soft 17g at 40lbs.
Some new beginner models are starting to pop on Decathlon's website. With the sub-brand "Kuikma" that was previously exclusive to the Padel category, as well as the new small Decathlon logo. Same thing on apparel, except "Kuikma" is printed inside the collar, only the small logo is visible on the outside
Interesting. Hopefully we see an update to the Tr960 control tour with that purple paintjob from that social media video a few pages back.Some new beginner models are starting to pop on Decathlon's website. With the sub-brand "Kuikma" that was previously exclusive to the Padel category, as well as the new small Decathlon logo. Same thing on apparel, except "Kuikma" is printed inside the collar, only the small logo is visible on the outside
FlatShot_V
Semi-Pro
Doesn't make sense to axe the Artengo brand and start completely from scratch with another name after signing Monfils and trying to build it up.Some new beginner models are starting to pop on Decathlon's website. With the sub-brand "Kuikma" that was previously exclusive to the Padel category, as well as the new small Decathlon logo. Same thing on apparel, except "Kuikma" is printed inside the collar, only the small logo is visible on the outside
Artengo is also a much better name than "Kuikma", it seems more connected to Tennis, now it feels like tennis players are second class citizens on the padel brand...
The new Decathlon Monfils stick is available now (in Europe, 16x19 version) and it's called KUIKMA CONTROL Pro 305 16x19.
Same head size, weight (305g), balance (31.5cm) and swingweight (285kg·cm² unstrung) as the previous ARTENGO TR960 CONTROL Tour 16x19
Only one picture available and no description of any eventual change or upgrade (not that surprising, as this seems to be an early soft launch, while Gael was still playing with the previous paintjob in Stuttgart).
I do notice glossy paint, which is a good thing as the previous model had a soft touch coating that wasn't lead tape friendly at all.
Putting the previous model below if anyone notices a difference in mold shape
Same head size, weight (305g), balance (31.5cm) and swingweight (285kg·cm² unstrung) as the previous ARTENGO TR960 CONTROL Tour 16x19
Only one picture available and no description of any eventual change or upgrade (not that surprising, as this seems to be an early soft launch, while Gael was still playing with the previous paintjob in Stuttgart).
I do notice glossy paint, which is a good thing as the previous model had a soft touch coating that wasn't lead tape friendly at all.
Putting the previous model below if anyone notices a difference in mold shape
Yeah I've got the 16x19 version. I play very well with it, but it requires too much height in the hoop to make it stable. Hopefully the new one addresses that (I doubt they will)
Has @JGads been involved in all of this?The new Decathlon Monfils stick is available now (in Europe, 16x19 version) and it's called KUIKMA CONTROL Pro 305 16x19.
Same head size, weight (305g), balance (31.5cm) and swingweight (285kg·cm² unstrung) as the previous ARTENGO TR960 CONTROL Tour 16x19
Only one picture available and no description of any eventual change or upgrade (not that surprising, as this seems to be an early soft launch, while Gael was still playing with the previous paintjob in Stuttgart).
I do notice glossy paint, which is a good thing as the previous model had a soft touch coating that wasn't lead tape friendly at all.
Putting the previous model below if anyone notices a difference in mold shape
When it is indeed glossy, that would probably solve the issue of the previous version (lead didn’t stick)… : )
JGads
G.O.A.T.
Oh, I had no idea. If that is indeed purple gloss, that’s amazing. Just checked the local online store and it has the listing (for 16x19 only) but says none are currently in stock in any grip.
Not sure if I’ll bite or not but check back with me one morning around 1:36 am.
Reposting this vid, hoping that the product page picture doesn't do the real paintjob justice. Imagine the black layer on the hoop having color-shifting magic 
FlatShot_V
Semi-Pro
In Brazil the decathlon stores already have the new shorts and tee shirts Gael is using in the orange (clay season) and purple (probably HC season) color schemes
On the Decathlon France website the rebranded tennis balls are already up as well.
I wonder what they’re gonna do with the tennis bags with this update, I really liked the black thermobag they sell and gael uses
On the Decathlon France website the rebranded tennis balls are already up as well.
I wonder what they’re gonna do with the tennis bags with this update, I really liked the black thermobag they sell and gael uses
TNNSDR
Semi-Pro
Are you sure this isn't for the paddle-branding only?
TNNSDR
Semi-Pro
You are right @boosto23 ! Check the link of @FootFault18 here: https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/is-artengo-done-as-a-racquet-company.786754/
There’s no padel here in this part of Asia, so only Tennis merch is sold.
Nobackhander69
New User
Its available now
( at least in Europe)
Thanks for updating everyone.
I instantly purchased one in Grip size 3 16x19. Due for delivery on 22/07. £94.99 (UK price).
I hope it's not just a cosmetic update. I'm hoping for slightly more stability and slightly more comfort.
I wanted to get one early this time, as the last model initially came in a gloss finish, then they changed it to a more satin paint.
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