Boris Becker (BB) London Club

[dnation]

The London is a bit of an odd duck. On paper, the specs sound golden, but everyone tries to mod it with no success, or making it worse. They get angry, thinking "why doesn't this work for me?!"

It may be buried in the 70 pages of this thread as to what string / tension works better. The infamous, banned TMav was pretty helpful about this racquet, though few would heed his advice.

Its specs are similar to the YTIG Prestige S, which seems to annoy / anger / baffle a lot of users as well. Maybe I just got lucky, as it works really well for me and my game.

I can see why this thread is 70+ pages. I've read a lot of it to get an idea but wanted to experiment myself as well.

Will persevere a bit more. The microgel radical mp is Soo simple though... String doesn't impact it that much. Decrease the tension by 6lb and u get a bit more power, But it still does what it's suppose to do and I can still swing out. Do that in a London and I have to pull back my swing or exaggerate the "brush" topspin motion... Arghhhh... I want to love this thing because it's sooo forgiving

 

[ruud5]

read the whole tread.

Still have a question...:?:

What is now the best, armfriendly, string set-up when keeping the Swing weight as low as possible?

 

[dnation]

read the whole tread.

Still have a question...:?:

What is now the best, armfriendly, string set-up when keeping the Swing weight as low as possible?

That's an unusual question.
I didn't think strings could significantly impact the swing weight. If you want to keep swing weight as low as possible, using the lightest, thinnest string you can get can help. I remember weighing an 18 gauge vs a 16 gauge and it was 4grams difference. Proline 2 18L is pretty light. As it Luxilon Timo 110.

If you mean what string set up gives you the 'Least' power, but is still arm friendly, I think Head Rip control has got to be up there.. That was really low powered when i put it in my London.

 

[ruud5]

That's an unusual question.
I didn't think strings could significantly impact the swing weight. If you want to keep swing weight as low as possible, using the lightest, thinnest string you can get can help. I remember weighing an 18 gauge vs a 16 gauge and it was 4grams difference. Proline 2 18L is pretty light. As it Luxilon Timo 110.

If you mean what string set up gives you the 'Least' power, but is still arm friendly, I think Head Rip control has got to be up there.. That was really low powered when i put it in my London.

Sorry: Oops:

I mean with lowest swingweight without lead..!

 

[dnation]

This is an un-usual racquet that is very sensitive to string.
My only advice after reading everything is to try what several set ups to see what you like best.

After all the attempts I have made, I think a super low power soft setup works best for me, that is, Head Rip Control with a synthetic gut cross at mid tension.

 

[ruud5]

This is an un-usual racquet that is very sensitive to string.
My only advice after reading everything is to try what several set ups to see what you like best.

After all the attempts I have made, I think a super low power soft setup works best for me, that is, Head Rip Control with a synthetic gut cross at mid tension.

Thanks
Which syntetic gut?
23 kg main / 21 kg cross?

 

[dje31]

^^^ Hard to go wrong with Gosen OGSM or Forten Sweet.

 

[dnation]

I've found a good setup for this racquet if you like the feel of poly mains.

Yonex pro poly tour spin with rip control cross has very low power.. It's actually starting to work for me and the London now.

It has incredible spin, it's still soft, very good control, and predictable.
I think I've found the right set up for me. Mg rad mp and mg prestige pro are going in the cupboard for winter...

Setup for those interested.

Racquet, gamma supreme OG, dampener, 2grams of lead at 2, 10 and 6.
335grams.

 

[pepka]

A little bump
Everytime i go back to this stick i wonder why the hell do i keep messing with my tennis gear. I can pick it up and play to the best of my abilities. No overthinking, just pure fun... im getting there with my Yonex too, i think im close

 

[djNEiGht]

Same here...especially when I play several matches in one day because it isn't too demanding when my body is worn down.

 

[ruud5]

Which string-setup give max power?

 

[djNEiGht]

natural gut

 

[Tennis Player]

I really enjoy this racket but TW is out of them in a 4 3/8 grip. Has anyone had any experience with TW building up a grip? Is there a noticeable difference? Has anyone ever seen this racket in the returned rackets for sale on the TW website? I will buy a returned racket if the build up is no good.

 

[djNEiGht]

You could probably find pallets to change to pref size.

 

[RollTrackTake]

I really enjoy this racket but TW is out of them in a 4 3/8 grip. Has anyone had any experience with TW building up a grip? Is there a noticeable difference? Has anyone ever seen this racket in the returned rackets for sale on the TW website? I will buy a returned racket if the build up is no good.

I've got some 4 3/8 London's I could part with. PM me if you're interested.

 

[LeftyTigger]

I really enjoy this racket but TW is out of them in a 4 3/8 grip. Has anyone had any experience with TW building up a grip? Is there a noticeable difference? Has anyone ever seen this racket in the returned rackets for sale on the TW website? I will buy a returned racket if the build up is no good.

I have five 4 3/8 grip Londons I will be selling. PM sent to you, if you are interested.

 

[Pneumated1]

Does anyone have any London grommets that they could part with?

 

[ruud5]

TMav is still here... with a different username.

What name?