Biomimetic 200 Plus
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johnnymacfan
Rookie
Does TW even have them yet???
atatu
Legend
Demos have been out for awhile, read the review on this one for more information. I did demo it, all I can say is that it was not for me, it felt a bit stiff and underpowered, but that could be due to a number of factors. I really wanted to like this frame, because the specs are appealing.
BobFL
Hall of Fame
I demoed it and I liked it but not as much as I'd hoped. The specs are spot on: 100 + thin beam + 11oz unstrung + 18x20! First thing is the head shape - very unusual. It looked much rounder on the net?! In reality it is very elliptical. It felt really solid, groundies were great. SS was ok but a bit low-ish. This low-ish ss and the head shape were the real deal breaker for me.
JackB1
G.O.A.T.
And you say I'm picky?
"Head shape" is a deal breaker? I am assuming you will never play a Yonex then.
BobFL
Hall of Fame
Well, I am not familiar with Vantage racquets. However, it has nothing to do with say mfil 200 or aerogel 200. I don't know maybe I didn't expect that from the 200 line. I would really like to hear what other people have to say about 200P. Maybe it was just me?!
BobFL
Hall of Fame
And you say I'm picky?
"Head shape" is a deal breaker? I am assuming you will never play a Yonex then.
Hahahahhaha, good one!
and I don't say you are picky, I just enjoy your racquet quest PS you are right about Yonex + it felt weird on my bh side (1hbh)
Hidious
Professional
He's not alone, head shape is one of the most important thing for me on a racquet. It just has to feel right. You are right, i've never even considered Yonex because of this.And you say I'm picky?
"Head shape" is a deal breaker? I am assuming you will never play a Yonex then.
Fedace
Banned
If Davydenko switched to this frame and is playing this well with it as he is doing in Paris,,,,,this racket must be a AWsome frame. because Pros usually don't make the transition to another racket this fast...
there is this Honeymoon period. but Davy seem to gotten over it already...
there is this Honeymoon period. but Davy seem to gotten over it already...
Don't Let It Bounce
Hall of Fame
I haven't hit with it, but it's not just you. The product description page actually reads "rounder head shape," but the photo next to it is of a frame every bit as elongated as any recent Dunlop. Maybe earlier in the development process they were planning something closer to Davydenko's Prince frame, and the marketing copy stayed the same after the frame design changed?
lwto
Hall of Fame
Got it.. what I like is that the width of the basket is about the same as a 98 racquet, more specifically my kblade 98. The length is longer which is a good thing.. should equate to a bigger hitting area. My offhits tend to be length wise no width wise anyway.
But it's a beautiful racquet to say the least. and I cannot wait to try it out.
I normally get the 43/8 but got the 1/4, which I'm glad I did, I think the 3/8 would be too big.
But it's a beautiful racquet to say the least. and I cannot wait to try it out.
I normally get the 43/8 but got the 1/4, which I'm glad I did, I think the 3/8 would be too big.
BobFL
Hall of Fame
Yes, it looks simply beautiful!
Lwto, PLEASE do me a favor and share your opinion here when you get a chance to give it a test-drive. I thought the sweetspot was low and I would like to know if I am tripin'
lwto
Hall of Fame
Yes, it looks simply beautiful!
Lwto, PLEASE do me a favor and share your opinion here when you get a chance to give it a test-drive. I thought the sweetspot was low and I would like to know if I am tripin'
OH I will, Unfortunetly, I live in Seattle..It rains and looks like rain for the next week.
I can tell you right now that its alittle heavier than I thought it would be. I like my racquets generally no heavier than 11.7, after and over wrap and dampner its going to be around 11.8 or 9.
Which makes me ask this question.. do not the racquet companies realize that we all use over grips? I mean we all do or at least 90 percent of us do don't we? Everyone I know uses a over grip.. So I ask whats the purpose of the gecko grip.. they should have a gecko overgrip.
SecondServe
Rookie
Just picked up a demo of this racquet. With 4 3/8 grip, one Wilson Pro Overgrip, and one rubberband dampener it weighs in at 11.9. The Pure Drive Roddick demo with the same add-ons weighs in at 11.8. My leaded YT Radical MP's weigh in at 11.75, so not too far off normal. I have yet to hit with either of the demos.
alexwawrinka
New User
SecondServe
Rookie
The grip size is exactly the same, but grip shape feels a tad rounder with the Dunlop.
SecondServe
Rookie
Just got done hitting with the 200 Plus. Really liked the head shape and string pattern combo which does generate plenty of spin. The racquet feels both stable and smooth with a generous sweet spot and decent plow through on slightly off-center hits. Volleys also felt very stable as did defensive slice backhands. I could not really tell much difference in the additional weight of my current stick. The 200 Plus is harsher, but more stable than the YT Rad MP I'm using now, and was way less harsh than the PDR. It is an extremely low powered and very control oriented racquet but I felt like my footwork and timing had to be better with the YT Rad MP. The PDR was way less demanding of the three, but the 200 Plus was not far behind. I did not get a chance to serve with either demo. I would use this racquet in a heartbeat if it were less stiff and more powerful. Both demos were strung with Wilson NXT 17.
BobFL
Hall of Fame
You should definitely try 200P with some nicer strings. NXT is terrible string and it plays dead. 200P has a lot of power. The one I tried was strung with Dunlop Silk and it played really nice...
lwto
Hall of Fame
I"m not sure what they are saying about the lack of power.. I just hit some with it and balls were rockets coming off the racquet, frozen ropes. Didn't float. I use hurricane pro with forten sweet 17 on the crosses. I also put about 3 grams at the 3/9 spots.
I liked it.. very stable very solid.
In fact it does have a very very similar feel to by kblade 98 with a little more forgiveness.
I liked it.. very stable very solid.
In fact it does have a very very similar feel to by kblade 98 with a little more forgiveness.
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lwto
Hall of Fame
The thing is, I for the hell of it weighed it up to 12.5 ounces with 7 pts hd light.
usually that would just kill me, but it seemed the heavier I put it.. the faster and easier the swing, I had no problems swinging it at 12.5. Kinda scarey, I mean I was able to whip it like it was 1 ounce lighter.
usually that would just kill me, but it seemed the heavier I put it.. the faster and easier the swing, I had no problems swinging it at 12.5. Kinda scarey, I mean I was able to whip it like it was 1 ounce lighter.
Dunlop 200plus is easier than kblade 98?
