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The thread title has DC 315 in it right? DC is the latest model Tecnifibre.
This thread is mainly about the new LTD version, which happens to be a member of the DC lineup.
The thread title has DC 315 in it right? DC is the latest model Tecnifibre.
There are several Tecnifibre DC models the LTD 16M and 18M are the most recent models.The thread title has DC 315 in it right? DC is the latest model Tecnifibre.
Oh wow, I totally missed this one. Brand new model. Dang, that's all I need is more temptation!This thread is mainly about the new LTD version, which happens to be a member of the DC lineup.
If you want to get into the handle you need to take the grip and butt cap off.
Ordered two new ones, I have been using the previous version for a couple of years and will post a review once I hit with it.
The 16x19 is what Wilson needs in the Ultra Tour. 62 RA. Did I read that right?
I doubt you have had a 315 LTD, you probably have it confused with the 315 Limited
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I talk about that racquet, the Tecnifibre TFight 315 Ltd. TP ATP 18 Main.
This is the racquet which I compare with Babolat Pure Control 95 and Pro Kennex Redondo Type C98.
Could you publish a link / photo of the LTD. racquet that you're talking about?
That is the older Limited racket here are links to the new racket..
I talk about that racquet, the Tecnifibre TFight 315 Ltd. TP ATP 18 Main.
This is the racquet which I compare with Babolat Pure Control 95 and Pro Kennex Redondo Type C98.
Could you publish a link / photo of the LTD. racquet that you're talking about?
Is there a difference between a LTD and Limited? I thought they were used interchangeably and no one seems to be using the full model name which includes ATP.
If Wilson made an Ultra Tour in 16x19, it would basically be an H22 and I'd be fully onboard with it. The Ultra Tour 18x20 is a good control frame, but at 63RA, it's just not flexible enough for me.
I'm going to wait for the 61RA Dunlop Srixon Revo CX 2.0 Tour 18x20. It's going to be a very challenging racquet to use being 95" and 18x20, much like a 200G, but I like the low flex.
Sub 60RA like the previous 315 ATP LTD 16M iteration may be a thing of the past. The new DC 315 LTD is indeed 62RA across both string patterned frames.
Is there a difference between a LTD and Limited? I thought they were used interchangeably and no one seems to be using the full model name which includes ATP.
If Wilson made an Ultra Tour in 16x19, it would basically be an H22 and I'd be fully onboard with it. The Ultra Tour 18x20 is a good control frame, but at 63RA, it's just not flexible enough for me.
I'm going to wait for the 61RA Dunlop Srixon Revo CX 2.0 Tour 18x20. It's going to be a very challenging racquet to use being 95" and 18x20, much like a 200G, but I like the low flex.
Sub 60RA like the previous 315 ATP LTD 16M iteration may be a thing of the past. The new DC 315 LTD is indeed 62RA across both string patterned frames.
That is the older Limited racket here are links to the new racket.
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Tec...Ltd_Racquet_16x19/descpageRCTFUSA-L31516.html
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Tec...Ltd_Racquet_18x20/descpageRCTFUSA-L31518.html
Notice the Thread name DC 315 LTD The DC is also telling you it is the newer racket the older Limited racket had no Dynacore.
EDIT: Here are the older rackets you're talking about
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/reviews/315L16/315L16review.html
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Reviews/315L18/315L18Review.html
I just noticed this while scrolling through TW! Seems like pretty much the same thing as the original 315 LTD. What do y'all think?
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Tecnifibreracquets.html
How does this stick, in both string patterns, compare to the pure control 95 and pro kennex redondo MP? I'm a big fan of both sticks, but liked the feel of the pure control 95 (pure storm ltd) more.I'm tempted by the 16x19 315 ltd. I'm a 4.5 with a big whippy forehand just coming back after a few years off needing new gear.
I've played with both and don't see a big difference except for the grip. The Limited was leather and the LTD is synthetic. I've seen posts where some thing the LTD has a TK82S pallet where the Limited had a Tk82. I'm not sure what type pallet is on the new LTD. The old Limited had no Dynacore the new LTD does and it appears to be a little stiffer. Not sure how else the layup may have changed. They are both built in the same mold I'm pretty sure which means dimension are identical, and therefore the old and new grommets are interchangeable. And of course there's the paint jobs which are different.
What makes you say that?It seems the throat on the DC is a bit narrower??
What makes you say that?
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Tec...Ltd_Racquet_18x20/descpageRCTFUSA-L31518.html
http://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/descpageRCTECNIH-31518.html
Look closely both have 4 string slots in the throat but the DC has less 'free' area on the edges.
I see what you're saying I'll have to compare side by side with real rackets and not pics.
Mine shipped today. Looking forward to trying this one out. You may also not believe it (I'm sort of surprised at myself as well) I have one of the older Limited 18M rackets here brand new that I haven't even strung or hit yet. They are still available new from TWE.
Edit: Just checked and TWE is only grip size 2 now.
Do you know where I could still find the older TF 315 ATP LTD 16x19 with 4 3/8 grip?
Not off hand sorry. They might be available on the bay. I saw them new for a good price through TWE and it's one of those iconic rackets I wanted to have for collection if nothing else. If people are saying that they are using Head pallets then you could consider just changing then to the size 3. The buttcap would be different of course, but you may be able to get a Tecnifibre one to restore the aesthetic.
Are technifibre handles the same as the head's?
That's what has been implied in this thread. The TK82 is the classic Head rectangular shape (Prestige, Radical) while the TK82S is the round Head shape (Speed and Extreme). I haven't stripped down a Tecnifibre racket previously so can't tell you first hand. Nor if that is common all all Tecnifibre rackets or maybe just these LTD/Limited editions.
So that would be suggesting there is some sort of collaboration between technifire and head. Is there evidence for that?
I probably play consistently better with other racquets that are less demanding and ready to go out of the box without much customization, but man do the Ltds (old version, don’t know about the new ones yet) feel amazing when I’m on my A game. It’s the closest thing we can get to a 16x19 version of the pt57a like Murray uses no? I wonder if head will ever sell that to the public for $400 or something crazy like that.
The thread title has DC 315 in it right? DC is the latest model Tecnifibre.
The 16x19 is what Wilson needs in the Ultra Tour. 62 RA. Did I read that right?
Is there a difference between a LTD and Limited? I thought they were used interchangeably and no one seems to be using the full model name which includes ATP.
If Wilson made an Ultra Tour in 16x19, it would basically be an H22 and I'd be fully onboard with it. The Ultra Tour 18x20 is a good control frame, but at 63RA, it's just not flexible enough for me.
I'm going to wait for the 61RA Dunlop Srixon Revo CX 2.0 Tour 18x20. It's going to be a very challenging racquet to use being 95" and 18x20, much like a 200G, but I like the low flex.
Sub 60RA like the previous 315 ATP LTD 16M iteration may be a thing of the past. The new DC 315 LTD is indeed 62RA across both string patterned frames.
I've played with both and don't see a big difference except for the grip. The Limited was leather and the LTD is synthetic. I've seen posts where some thing the LTD has a TK82S pallet where the Limited had a Tk82. I'm not sure what type pallet is on the new LTD. The old Limited had no Dynacore the new LTD does and it appears to be a little stiffer. Not sure how else the layup may have changed. They are both built in the same mold I'm pretty sure which means dimension are identical, and therefore the old and new grommets are interchangeable. And of course there's the paint jobs which are different.
Yeah, you're right. I missed that earlier, until I went over to TW and saw it. I'm very excited about these racquets (DC 315 Ltd, Ultra Tour). I will probably be more excited about the Prince after I try it. I don't think I've ever hit with something that has a 56RA. Maybe my Jack Kramer Autograph OS back in the day?Yeah... but there is a difference between the DC 315 and the DC 315LTD... Not the same racquet... different SW, Stiffness, and Beam width...
Yeah, you're right. I missed that earlier, until I went over to TW and saw it. I'm very excited about these racquets (DC 315 Ltd, Ultra Tour). I will probably be more excited about the Prince after I try it. I don't think I've ever hit with something that has a 56RA. Maybe my Jack Kramer Autograph OS back in the day?
Yeah, you're right. I missed that earlier, until I went over to TW and saw it. I'm very excited about these racquets (DC 315 Ltd, Ultra Tour). I will probably be more excited about the Prince after I try it. I don't think I've ever hit with something that has a 56RA. Maybe my Jack Kramer Autograph OS back in the day?
Dang, Sweet man!I got the last Grip size 3 Tfight 315 Limited 18 Mains from TWE when they had an additional 15% off sale, as I wasn't sure what this new LTD would be like or the RA etc (before it came out)... Haven't strung it yet... now going to look for the 16 Mains version (after I see if I like the racquet or not - after Mods)...
I got the last Grip size 3 Tfight 315 Limited 18 Mains from TWE when they had an additional 15% off sale, as I wasn't sure what this new LTD would be like or the RA etc (before it came out)... Haven't strung it yet... now going to look for the 16 Mains version (after I see if I like the racquet or not - after Mods)...
I think the H22 is a different model... a 16x19 Ultra Tour would be like a PT57A/PT57E with a 16x19 (Murray) string pattern...
Regarding the RA never going below 60.... never say never...
Do you know if Coric is really playing with a 16x19 H19 or is his an H22? The H19 is 21mm and H22 is 22mm. The default string pattern for H19's are 18x20 and 16x19 for the H22. That's why I thought a 16x19 Ultra Tour would be made using the H22 mold.
The default string pattern (...) 16x19 for the H22.
I know it's not sub 60RA, and it's not the previous version, but this seems like a totally cool racquet IMO.
What a breath of fresh air. Just when we thought Head would ruin all these other companies with their Graphene idea, Wilson comes out with the Ultra Tour, and now Tecnifibre comes out with this.
I know it's not sub 60RA, and it's not the previous version, but this seems like a totally cool racquet IMO.
What a breath of fresh air. Just when we thought Head would ruin all these other companies with their Graphene idea, Wilson comes out with the Ultra Tour, and now Tecnifibre comes out with this.
Not to mention Dunlop Srixon as well
Yep.Are technifibre handles the same as the head's?
Does anyone know when Head plans to release the new Prestiges since they skipped the USO? It's almost always during a slam, so does this mean we have to wait until February 2018? Details are so scarce and the Head rep hasn't posted anything new lately besides the MXG.
I wouldn't be surprised if it'll all be a let down and we have to wait for another generation of Prestiges in 2019 or 2020 before they come to their senses.
Then again, Head could completely disrupt the control frame market by releasing a true PT57A. They wouldn't even need to use high quality pro stock layup material and have a 56RA like Murray's racquet. Use Twaron and have it at 59RA in both 16x19 like Murray's and 18x20 and they'll have many happy customers.
I'm in the same boat as you and also looking for the old TF 315 LTD 16M 59RA. It's mainly the flex that interests me.
Yep.
TW sell the tk82 pallets, and head buttcaps (with trapdoor) to suit.
I swapped to the tk82s on one of my tecs, and although my eastern forehand and 1hbh felt great, i lost my serve and volleys. The Tk82 felt much better to me, so i had it changed back but just went up to 4 1/2 in size. The head buttcap is good as you can add blutak or silicon as required if tinkering.
Hopefully the new release has the tk82. Cannot wait to try one out.