Babolat Vs Tecnifibre Vs Yonex bags

glpsace

Rookie
I need a 12 pack bag to carry my 8 rackets plus the usual stuff, including shoes. I don´t want the bigger there is (like the Head monster´s combi) but would like one that could easily fit the regular stuff plus the 8 rackets.
It also have to be sturdy, keep its shape and with good construction.

Since 7 of my 8 frames are Yonex, it should be obvious to go for a Yonex bag. I´m not sure about the quality and I can only find the 9 pack pro series (blue) in my country. So not sure about it. If you could give me a feedback on this bag I would apreciate it

http://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/descpageBGYONEXH-YPS08B9.html

So, beside Yonex I was considering the top from Babolat, the Aero 12 pack and the Tecnifibre VO2 which seems also very good quality and has the zipper issues solved from the previous Tour series.

http://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/descpageBGBABH-BAB12.html

http://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/descpageBGTECNIH-TTVOMGB12.html

Please advice based on your experience.
 

Kenny022593

Professional
well for 1 my yonex six pack doesnt have a thermoguard pocket for the racquets. I don't know if that is the case for the 9 pack too.
 

BobFL

Hall of Fame
I would go for Babolat bag. I don't know about Yonex but Tecnifibre bag was very low quality.
 

Mdubb23

Hall of Fame
I've not used a more durable bag than my 2007 Babolat Team Line 12-Pack. The Tecnifibre bags are awful quality (at least the old tours were--the zippers broke in ~15 mins--can't speak for the VO2s), and the Yonex tour 9-Pack only has two pockets.
 

orcygoodness

New User
I have a previous model Yonex Pro 6 pack. On the plus side it is well designed with lots of separate pockets (3) as well as a separate shoe pocket.
It isn't as sturdy and the material is not as heavy as a Babolat Aero. It doesn't hold its shape unless full.
That said, I am happy with it.
 

Woodersen

New User
I've had Babolat, Prince and Wilson bags and they're great. The thermal guard is a nice feature if you need it. However, I keep going back to my Yonex bag. Yes, it doesn't keep shape unless it's full and the quality of the material isn't as sturdy as the others, but it is very roomy and if you have a majority of Yonex sticks, its a good place to go. If you're going to go with the 9 pack, I suggest the Ivanovic 9 pack as it has 3 separate compartments.
 

glpsace

Rookie
Thank you very much for your answers. I really apreciate it.
I was under the impression that tecnifibre VO2 was at the same material quality level as Aero babolat. Interesting that it doesn´t seem to be the case.
The Babolat Aero is the one that I have less doubts. Now, everything considered I will only "trade" it for a Yonex choice for obvious reasons.
Indeed, if you tell me the regular pro series, is sort of... just a regular bag, I don´t think so.
The 10 pack Ivanovic that you talked about is an interesting choice. I´ve studied the pictures and the shape is kind of weird... not bad, just a little diferent.
Does anyone have tried one? Do you like it?
Too bad for the white colour... I believe it gets dirty too quick with that colour.

Now I´m not sure which between the Babolat Aero and Yonex Ivanovic.
 

glpsace

Rookie
I have searched a little deeper on Tecnifibre VO2 bags and I´m sorry to disagree with those of you who trashes the Tecnifibre (unless you own one and tell me what is wrong) but it seems that this bag transpires quality materials. It is a superior quality upgrade to the previous tour bag. So if you are basing your judgment on the tour quality it is no longer valid when talking about the VO2. Here in Europe where it is much easier to find this bag, it is raved and compared to the Babolat Aero in terms of quality construction and materials. The only diference to the Babolat is that it doesn´t have Thermoguard... but that is not a major concern in my choice. Plus it keeps its shape very well even if it is not full.

On my quest for bag realised that the Yonex, unfortunetly does not keep its shape when half empty and the babolat couldn´t really understand how it would behave when half-empty. This is one of the most important features that I search in a tennis bag, together with the quality and pad of the materials.
I should have stated this earlyer;)

So I guess it all comes back to the Babolat and tecnifibre.

The fischer bag is also top quality but I have a very hard time to find them, so that are ruled out of the equation.
 

Woodersen

New User
I've tried the Ivanovic 9-Pack and returned it after a day. That's not to say it was a bad bag. I carry 6 rackets and with the bag filled, it was still very roomy, just a little too much room for me. From what I noticed, I could have fit two pairs of shoes, a change of clothes, towel, grips, couple cans of balls and it still not be filled.

The Babolat bags have thermal, but only in one compartment. I've never had a technifibre bag so I can't speak to that. I found the Fischer bags to be the same as the older version of the Babolat Team Line 12 Pack.
 

Razda

Rookie
I am a TF user and I have the VO2 9 pack. I may be bias, but I think its the most attractive bag out there with the red and black color design. It is of great quality as well -- a big upgrade to the previous model.

As Wooderson has stated, the Babolats have one compartment with thermals. The VO2 bag does not have it.
 

glpsace

Rookie
I am a TF user and I have the VO2 9 pack. I may be bias, but I think its the most attractive bag out there with the red and black color design. It is of great quality as well -- a big upgrade to the previous model.

As Wooderson has stated, the Babolats have one compartment with thermals. The VO2 bag does not have it.

I read that the 9 pack is similar in quality to the 12. Instead the 6 pack is inferior. I was considering the gold and black one instead of the red, based on pictures. Is the red better then the other one? The golden one seems more "stealth", a little more classic, while in pictures the red is almost too vivid in my opinion. But as I say, pictures can be real deceiving from the reality.
Unfortunetly, I don´t like very much the Babolat Aero colors and that is one of the reasons why I haven´t chosen it imediatly. As there is an alternative in quality, with better colors, and which the lack of thermoguard is not a major concern, I´m still torn between those 2 brands without making up my mind.
 

Razda

Rookie
Yeah I agree the 6 pack cannot compare with the 9 or the 12 pack, but I am not too sure if there is a difference of quality. The only thing I can judge it on is the apperance and the 9 & 12 pack is a lot nicer.

Between the red and gold there is no difference other than the color so you can't go wrong there.

Btw: after using my bag for over a year, the racquet bag does sag one or two inches a bit around the the letter "N" on the name Tecnifibre on the bag when it is not full. No biggie, just FYI.

Good luck
 

dberke

New User
tecnifibre

I have had one of the new Tecnifibre VO2 max red and black bags for a month or so. I really like it.

Pros:
-great backpack straps that don't twist. Very comfortable and are ont the handle side of the bag so they don't get dirty when the bag is on the ground.
-very comfortable handle. Don't have to fiddle with velcro, just grab it.
-great size. not too big, not too small.
-holds it's shape well
-high quality materials.

Cons:
-no thermoguard. (I'm not sure this really matters, but it might matter to you)
-not a whole lot of organization pockets. I just keep my small stuff in zip lock bags which works quite well.

For me, the biggest thing was the backpack straps that don't twist. I really don't like the ones that clip on and twist around. Also, the bag is better looking in person than in pictures.
 

glpsace

Rookie
Wow, at first, when starting the thread I believed it was going to be hard to judge the tecnifibre based on opinions since I realised that there weren´t that many users.
I honestly believed I was going to be automatically led to the Babolat without any competition.
I´m pleased to say I was wrong. Not that I have anything against it but it is the easiest to find opinions of.
Nice to realise that the Tecnifibre is also a good contender.
I guess I will just have to decide. Too bad I can´t find any of them in my city, it would be so much easy to just see them live and touch the materials.
That is why, for most of my decisions, around these forums your opinion is always so important... because for most of the products I can´t try them before getting them:(
But until now, I have always been lucky... the majority of your opinions (when put together and measured) have always been spot on!
Thank you
 

808

Professional
I have both the red/black and gold/black VO2max 12 packs. Besides the color there is no difference between the two bags. The materials and overall quality are top notch, and the backpack straps are the best I've seen on a racquet bag to date – well-thought-out design and very comfortable to carry with the cushioned pads. The lack of Thermoguard doesn't bother me but the 12 packs could use a couple more small pockets as seen on the bigger Dunlop bags. Compared to, say, the Wilson Pro Tour Super Six packs the Tecnifibre bags are rather soft and don't really hold their shape well when there's not a couple of racquets in them. If that's important to you it might be advisable to try before you buy. Otherwise – great bags, I fully recommend them.

The only Yonex bag I looked at lately was a blue Pro Tennis Thermal 6 pack that felt really, really cheap (which it was) and had sub-par backpack straps. Never tried Babolat bags, though.
 

glpsace

Rookie
Good to read some user´s experience. So you say it doesn´t hold the shape well when it is not full. That was what I didn´t want to read:(
But do you mean half-full or totally empty. I give you an example. I have a wilson 6 pack and when I carry 2 rackets together with other stuff, it doesn´t have any shape at all;) Either it is totally full or it will always loose its shape. So with the tecnifibre do you have to totally load like 8 or 9 rackets to keep its shape or let´s say 4 or 5 will be enough. Plus of course the usual stuff (ball cans, shoes, appareil, towell and so on...

In this matter, does anybody knows how the Babolat aero behaves?

Thank you
 

808

Professional
Don't worry, you don't have to totally load it up, four rackets plus your other stuff will suffice. If you want I'll take a pic or two this weekend.
 

glpsace

Rookie
Don't worry, you don't have to totally load it up, four rackets plus your other stuff will suffice. If you want I'll take a pic or two this weekend.

That would be awesome! If you find time to do that, I really apreciate it.

Of course when I say a bag that keeps its shape, it couldn´t be totally empty. I guess other than a hardcase, ther isn´t a bag that keeps it totally empty. But I would expect a good bag with good quality materials and pads to hold it when half-full. I just hate those bags that "fall apart" if not full or almost full. That is why, despite my rackets being Yonex and totally loves them, I sadly dropped the Yonex idea of a bag. It seems that it is a bag that has more dificulty to hold to its shape when more empty then full. At least that was my conclusion in the latest hours, always beased on my reading around here.
 

808

Professional
OK, here you go.

tecnifibre_vo2max_12pack-1.jpg


Tecnifibre VO2max 12 pack, empty.


tecnifibre_vo2max_12pack-2.jpg


Same as above, but filled with four rackets (two in each side compartment), a pair of shoes (in the shoe pocket) and just two cans of balls in the main compartment.


tecnifibre_vo2max_12pack-4.jpg


Side compartments ...


tecnifibre_vo2max_12pack-5.jpg


... and main compartment.
 

steve728

Rookie
I went through a similar decision-making process a little while ago, except I was looking for super 6-pack size bags. I looked at the tecnifibres, but ended up with the babolat bag (same one you're considering but the 6-pack). I've been really, really happy with it. It's pretty much perfect for me.

The main difference (and the deciding factor for me) was the strap system. The babolat has a more versatile strap system --- it allows you to put both straps over a shoulder and carry it like a shoulder bag. Like Nadal does as he comes out for a match. It also easily slips over both shoulders for "backpack" style carrying. There is the padded cushion on the lower back so it works really well. I find I use the "shoulder strap" option more frequently than I thought I would --- after a match when my shirt is all sweaty, lifting the bag out of my car trunk and carrying it a short distance. Also, not sure how the smaller accessory pocket is on the TF, but it's great on the babolat bag -- extra smaller pockets and keychain hook. It's not just a big empty pocket.

Either way, I definitely recommend going with a bag that has some firm molding and keeps its shape. Much better protection and makes it easier to handle regardless of how much stuff is in it.

If you can be patient, the new Babolat bags should be coming out when the new Nadal racquet is eventually released. Based on the color scheme of the new racquet, there may be less yellow....
 

glpsace

Rookie
Wow, very good qiality looking pics Ulf. Thank you very much! That was the kind of pictures that I was desperatly looking for and that can´t help me decide. Now I just need the same sort of pictures with the babolat;) eh eh eh

That is indeed a great looking bag, those pictures (more real than the ones in the selling websites) makes the bag pop! Even better than I realised at first. It must be one of the collest bags ever! But unfortunetly it is not only about looks;)

To the latest poster, I realise that I could wait but at the present time I don´t have a bag that can carry all my frames and I like to bring them all along because I never know with which one I feel playing in the spot. So, I was hoping to order it Monday.

Also, that shoulder strap matter is also important to me. So Ulf, does the Tecnifibre allows this also or just to carry it as a backpack? The handles, when carrying 9 frames plus everything else is not very pratical.

With those pictures you just put tecnifibre ahead of Babolat in my mind (sort of 55% against 45%);)
 

808

Professional
Hm, judging solely from pictures, since I don't have any hands-on experience with them, I'd say the Babolat bags have the edge here, as the poster above already explained. I don't think the straps on the VO2 are both long enough and spaced tight enough to be comfortably used as shoulder straps. The strap system on these Tecnifibre bags is more or less designed like one found on a proper backpack, not the afterthought the straps on some companies bags seem to be. I do appreciate this, as I, weather permitting, prefer to go by bike rather than car but everyones needs are different.
 

glpsace

Rookie
Ulf, by looking to your pictures, and I might be wrong, the shoulder straps seem to me long enough to carry the bag on the shoulder also. Have you tried it? I don´t know if in the pictures the straps are totally unfolded but still I had the impression if one really wanted to carry it on the shoulder it would be possible... but only you can answer to this. Please advice.
 

808

Professional
OK, I just tried it and yes, they are (barely, but doable) long enough. It's just that I don't carry my racket bags this way.
 

glpsace

Rookie
Thank you for your kind answers. So you both mean that it is possible but has drawbacks. Can I know what they are for sure? Is it uncomfortable? Does the bag stays too close and up lied in your body?

Sorry if I insist but this is kind of important in my choice. It is not primary concern but the first in the secondary concern;)
 

808

Professional
It's just awkward to carry it this way, as its clearly not intended to be used as a shoulder bag.
 

glpsace

Rookie
Well, I know it is not the same thing as a Aero Babolat bage but I just had the chance to see live a Babolat Team 6 pack and I wasn´t that impressed. I mean there is nothing wrong with the bag but I think I was expecting more. Maybe the aero has better materials, maybe not.
 

glpsace

Rookie
I will make my order tonight and haven´t decided yet. Does anyone has some pictures of the Aero pack 12? Like the inside of the bag?
 

T1000

Legend
I need a 12 pack bag to carry my 8 rackets plus the usual stuff, including shoes. I don´t want the bigger there is (like the Head monster´s combi) but would like one that could easily fit the regular stuff plus the 8 rackets.
It also have to be sturdy, keep its shape and with good construction.

Since 7 of my 8 frames are Yonex, it should be obvious to go for a Yonex bag. I´m not sure about the quality and I can only find the 9 pack pro series (blue) in my country. So not sure about it. If you could give me a feedback on this bag I would apreciate it

http://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/descpageBGYONEXH-YPS08B9.html

So, beside Yonex I was considering the top from Babolat, the Aero 12 pack and the Tecnifibre VO2 which seems also very good quality and has the zipper issues solved from the previous Tour series.

http://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/descpageBGBABH-BAB12.html

http://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/descpageBGTECNIH-TTVOMGB12.html

Please advice based on your experience.

I've used all three and I currently use the Yonex 9 pack (Blue)

Yonex
Pros:
Lots of room
Separate shoe pocket
Big accessory pocket on side
One main compartment is huge, while the other is small
Nice designs
Durability

Cons:
Only two main compartments
No separate wet/dry pocket

I use it now and I play 4-5 times a week (twice for drills, one match play, and tournaments on weekends). I have had it since last Christmas and it has held up nicely. I really like the but accessory compartment, I can fit a lot in there. The large main compartment is great for the bulk of my gear, like clothes, shoes, towels, etc. I use the smaller one for racquets. I use the shoe as my wet dry pocket. Definitely can't go wrong with this bag.

Babolat
Pros:
HUGE
Nicely organized
Thermoguard
Removable small bag
Durability

Cons:
Its Babolat, not Yonex!!!

This is a beast of a bag. My friend has had it for two years it looks brand new. It's built like a tank. It has plenty of room, with three main compartments, two have thermoguard I believe. It has a separate drink pocket. I can't remember the accessory pockets, sorry. The only problem I had with this bag is its a Babolat, and I don't like Babolat racquets (I like having the same brand).

Tecnifibre
Pros:
Built to last
Wet/dry pocket
Nice colors

Cons:
Smaller compared to the other two
Accessory pocket is small
No thermoguard

This is the smallest of the three. It has three compartments, all of which are fairly small in my opinion. The accessory pocket is really small, a big turnoff for me. I liked the wet dry pocket on the bottom, really nice and roomy. The colors are really nice. It looks built to last, but I haven't really tested the durability.

Hope this helps
 

glpsace

Rookie
Thank you very much for the reviews. It was a really big help!

The lack of dry/wet separate space is one very important aspect to me. That is why I ruled out Yonex. Another reason it is the bag keeping its shape when half full.

The reason I´m more inclined to Tecnifibre is because of the nice separate pocket for shoes or wet clothes.

Plus I don´t want the biggest bag available. I think Babolat might be too big for my needs, just not sure. This is what I want to take in the bag:

- 7/8 rackets;
- 2 cans of balls;
- 1 small towell;
- 1 bottle of water;
- 1 pair of shoes;
- overgrips;
- Wallet and kees.
- 1 extra crew

So as you can see, besides the frames, I don´t carry a lot of junk. Just the minimal stuff.

I think that the Tecnifibre, despite a little smaller, can carry all of these in an organised way, with the advantage of having a seperate compartment for dirty shoes or appareil (I hate to mix this up with the rest)
The Babolat can surely carry all this but I believe it will only be half full and I really don´t need the extra space. Plus, if the bag is a little smaller, better... I don´t want to attract atentions;)

I guess since thermoguard is not an issue I will go for the Tecnifibre... plus I like the design very much and the colors (the golden/black version).
Babolat might be a little better overall but overkill for me.

Thank you
 

Woodersen

New User
Actually, Yonex does have a separate wet/dry shoe compartment on the bottom side of the bag. I believe that's actually one of the pluses of the bag. I've never had the Tecnifibire bag so I can't comment on it, but I have had the Babolat Team Line 12 pack that Roddick, Gonzo and Clijisters use and it's not a true 12 pack bag. In fact, to me its the size of a 9-pack, only with three compartments and it does include a ventilated wet/dry bag in the center compartment.

To be honest, I don't think you'll go wrong with any of your choices. Have you looked into the Dunlop bags? I have the Aerogel 10 pack and that's very well made bag with 3 compartments, separate shoe bag, drink compartment, internal pockets for keys and cell phones and a accessories compartment, plus really comfortable back pack straps. Plus, it's less expensive than all the other bags mentioned in this thread. Yes, it's not the most recent release from Dunlop, but other than cosmetics, there's no difference between the Aerogel 4D bag and the Aerogel bag.
 

glpsace

Rookie
Yes, you are absolutely right about the Yonex. Don´t know when I got the idea it hadn´t a shoe compartment. But it seems to me that the materials are not at the other 2 level (especially with pads ands straps), therefore it doesn´t handle very well shape when not full.
Yes, I have already read about Dunlop and it also seems a very good bag... just don´t want to put another contender at this time;)
Plus the tecnifibre shape and color really grew on me. I have decided to go Tecnifibre. Plus I never saw them at my Club and it is always better not having the same that everyone else.

Thank you for all the help from all of you. You really made my choice easier! Greatly apreciated. I will post a review with some pictures once I have it... but first I have to order it;)
 
Babolat makes the best bags, Wilson racquets, Penn balls, Pro Supex strings, Yonex overgrips, Adidas shoes and clothes.

Seems like one company could do it all but hey why tolerate 2nd rate quality.
 

steve728

Rookie
OP -- Based on your considerations, I think you made a good choice. The TF bag in black and gold looks great. Let us know how what you think of the bag after you've used it. If you find it doesn't meet your needs, you always buy another one, like the new babolat when it comes out. Fortunately, bags are generally reasonably priced.
 

glpsace

Rookie
Thank you. You can bet I will tell you. I surely hope it suits me. If there is something I don´t like is too buy stuff to put in the closet... especially when I´m not swimming on money and tennis is a very expensive sport... more so in my country!
 

steve728

Rookie
Haha, I totally understand. My wife, especially, hates it when I buy something and it ends up sitting in our closet. Good luck with the bag. If the TF black and gold was available when I was looking for a bag, I would have really considered it too. Let us know how it goes after you've used it for a while.
 

glpsace

Rookie
Hello fellows, I haven´t forgot about you. I received the bag and used it a few times already. All I can say is that no regrets at all. The best bag I ever had without any doubts! I will make a review in the upcoming weeks since I don´t have the time now.
The materials and pads are well worth the money. It transpires quality! Plus it is a darn sexy looking bag! I´m glad I chose the golden version... priceless!
 

cayzi

Rookie
I am also interested in TF bag just because of strap do not move around.

But I am between sizes 9 or 12 size bag? I also use bag for badminton stuff so usually I move tennis or badminton equipment out of the bag depending what I will play.

I am having 6 bad rackets and 4 tennis rackets + other usual stuff like grips, towel, shoes,..

What I also do not like is that TF do not have thermal protection. Does that mean that racket will not be protected when I play in sun outdoor or this is more marketing hype?

Regards
 

jwbarrientos

Hall of Fame
If I were you I'd go with TF is just another category, but has no thermo...
Babolat are solid, don't have opinion about Yonex.
But usual is up to you, meaning what you are looking for.
 
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