Chris/2015 PD+ set-up.
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I have kept mine stock so far as weight/balance is concerned. We did match them, but two were spot on already and one required only a smidgen of weight to bring its swingweight up a few points. I'm about to start my second low tension experiment in one having had good success on a previous try. However, most of the string testing I've been doing with them has been in the 52-54 lbs range with co-polys strings. Rather than going higher than that I'll have the string pre-stretched if it proves too lively at 54 lbs.
I really enjoy this racquet in stock form so have felt absolutely no need to customize it at all. I just love the easy power and spin. It really allows me to focus on moving the ball around while I let the racquet do the work. I'm playing very consistently with it and I love having the added power on tap when I want to rip a shot.
Have you had much court time with the PD+ yet? Let me know your impressions and I might be able to help you dial it in to best suit your needs.
Cheers,
Chris, TW
I really enjoy this racquet in stock form so have felt absolutely no need to customize it at all. I just love the easy power and spin. It really allows me to focus on moving the ball around while I let the racquet do the work. I'm playing very consistently with it and I love having the added power on tap when I want to rip a shot.
Have you had much court time with the PD+ yet? Let me know your impressions and I might be able to help you dial it in to best suit your needs.
Cheers,
Chris, TW
I tried it stock coming from a PC 95+ and naturally it felt a little flimsy. I put 4" at 3-9 and thought it was way better. So I went overboard, put a Wilson shock shield grip and doubled up on the lead and it felt very nice. The added weight increased the power tho and everything was going out. I guess my biggest problem is I'm trying to play with Origin @58/56 because I am, well old !! I will be interested to hear your results on the low tension experiments as that was going to be my next step also. You're the best as always, thanks again.
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The low tension didn't go well. At 35 lbs the racquet was buzzing too much. There's a tension where all racquets will do this so hopefully I can tune it out. My next attempt will be at 30 lbs.
I tried Origin at 65 lbs in a Prestige Classic 600 and while it felt very dead in a 93 sq.in. 18x20 racquet, it was still plenty comfortable. You could try it at 62/60 lbs to deaden the response a little. Likewise using a poly cross would firm it up and help you to get the ball to drop faster -- all that weight plus the inherent power of the racquet = a lot of push. Easy depth and pace, sure, but then getting the ball to drop becomes the issue.
Cheers,
Chris, TW
I tried Origin at 65 lbs in a Prestige Classic 600 and while it felt very dead in a 93 sq.in. 18x20 racquet, it was still plenty comfortable. You could try it at 62/60 lbs to deaden the response a little. Likewise using a poly cross would firm it up and help you to get the ball to drop faster -- all that weight plus the inherent power of the racquet = a lot of push. Easy depth and pace, sure, but then getting the ball to drop becomes the issue.
Cheers,
Chris, TW
