Diary of a Racketaholic

[Kozzy]

G tour sounds cool. What does it compare to and is the feel crisp?

I think the pk has a leather grip and the listed spec I saw is 19mm.

I'm terrible at describing this kind of thing, but I wouldn't say that it's crisp. I would call it smooth-feeling and responsive - it's got silicone oil infused in it, and remains quite slippery. It's a smooth/round string, and so would definitely be a great cross for any hybrid. But, it's very comfortable as well, at least at round 43lbs - it almost feels like playing with a full bed of syngut, but it acts like a poly (snapback and spin/control).

At contact, I feel like it has less bite than the Cyclone I'm used to, or any another shaped string, but I think the spin levels are almost the same based on what I see coming off the racquet. I also like it because it seems to have a bit of extra pop on the rally ball, but if you lean into it, it's not out of control.

 

[heavyD]

So had an all head tennis night yesterday.
Mainly my speed mp and graphene extreme pro and auxetic extreme Mp
The speed has a great feel. But I can’t get enough pop out of it. It sucks uo too much energy. And I can’t get that out away power I love. But the feel is off the charts. So maybe I’ll restring that one. It’s currently strung with cyclone 16.
Then they’re the graphene extreme pro. Great frame. But with a leather 1.3 mm grub gets to 12 oz static. Just slightly hefty. But amazing frame.
Then ended the night with the aux extreme. And this was Goldilocks. Even with a 1.3 mm tw leather grip.
11.7 7.5 head light
Just perfect. Stable powerful and whippy.
Just a perfect balance of Power precision and stability at this set up. Launch angle is medium or moderate and spin production is excellent. Really and excellent marriage of attributes. Even the feel of the frame on hand feels way thinner amd sharper than a typical bulky tweener. This frame has it all.

The Speed MP has been my current racquet of choice and I really don't have any reason to try another frame outside my eternal quest for the perfect racquet so I fully plan on trying out the Auxetic Extreme MP in the coming months.

 

[taylor15]

2015 PDs are starting to get a little wobbly,

Curious, what do you mean by wobbly?

 

[danbrenner]

The Speed MP has been my current racquet of choice and I really don't have any reason to try another frame outside my eternal quest for the perfect racquet so I fully plan on trying out the Auxetic Extreme MP in the coming months.

Yeah, no worries. As I was saying I really do love the feel of the speed MP. But I think at the end of the day that’s super low flex it’s just not giving me enough of that put away power that I rely on. And the aux extreme doesn’t actually give you as much power as a pure drive, or a pure aero. It sits on the power level right in between those typical tweener frames and a 98. So it’s got a really in my estimation perfect level of power.

 

[Soundbyte]

Whoa that’s way underspec! My Origin is 363-364sw strung and I think I’m going to be going with that for an upcoming tournament. I may crash and burn but at least it’ll be fun. I’ll let everyone know how that goes haha.

My 2 are 352 strung (and I had to lead one up 7 pts to get them to match!)

 

[naturalexponent]

My 2 are 352 strung (and I had to lead one up 7 pts to get them to match!)

Oh wow, really all over the place. Guess if I ever spring for a second I’ll just count on it coming in under the one I have and lead it up to match…

 

[Soundbyte]

I'm all in with the Gosen G-Tour 3 string. I've been loving the 1.23 (17), but ordered a reel of 1.18, so we'll see how that is. 1.23 seems quite durable - not really starting to notch much even after 8 hours of hard-ish hitting.

I also hopped on the PK C1 Pro Tour train. @Soundbyte - Does that thing come with a leather grip? And the beam is 19 or 20mm? I need another mid like I need a hole in my head, but a holic's gotta holic. It is my first racquet purchase in more than 5 months, which is pretty much a record for me these past few years.

It does! 19.5mm beam. Also if you bought it from Amazon Japan, it arrived 2 weeks earlier than first estimated (but I live near 2 major international airports).
I didn't the frame existed until the other thread. I got my first one for $130 so said screw it. I've been impressed.

There's a less than 3g static difference and only 2 pt SW difference compared to my PC2.0, with the 0.1cm difference in balance.. So spec wise, its in the legendary wheelhouse.

 

[RF_PRO_STAFF]

I'm playing a game of Head Roulette. Following the Blade Pro craze a while back where people were ordering 3-12 frames to have a chance of keeping two with decent specs, I've now ordered 6 Prestige MP-Ls to hopefully end up with 4 that are close enough.

So, the switch is almost official. I'll be selling the one I have now as that one is 8.8g over spec and slightly too HH.

The racket collection sale is going pretty well too. I've sold three over the past few days. There's still quite a few to go but I'm pretty confident they will all be gone eventually.

 

[Richard Pioline]

1. Noone knows a water resistant tennis bag? It is a shame that the TF has the shoe compartment with mesh on top...

2. Also, I really, really like the Etcheverry forehand! It is so simple, yet effective. None of the super modern non-sense.

3. Regarding the Prestige debate. Over here there are quite a lot of players still playing with Prestiges. Mostly, of course, really high-level players, and older models. But for example this highest level tourney over here, the one ATP 500 something, he still plays with the Prestige Tour.
Also, the PT57A pro stock is very close to a Prestige pro stock, and there are quite a few players still using that frame.

 

[snoflewis]

Curious, what do you mean by wobbly?

they're starting to feel unstable hitting against a bigger ball. i initially thought the instability was that hollow feeling of the PD, but it's been becoming more clear lately. i experimented with lead and copper tape with very little success, so i figured it's just better to switch. tested out the speed pro and vc95 expecting to switch to one of those. i came out of the session with a renewed appreciation for the PD haha

 

[konstantinos kalfountzos]

I'll put some lead on my first ever 100sq inch-16*19-300gr racket, the Diadem Nova. About 10 grams total, split on the handle and at 9 and 3. These past 3 months that I feel I have improved on my strokes, it feels too powerful. Maybe some more weight can allow me to string it higher than the usual 21kg to limit the Power delivery.

Apart from the PK Ki5 295, I hardly can think of a frame that left me "wowed". Parted ways because I was trying other sticks, it stayed unplayed and the stringbed had some "vague" respond with some string, like did the Elevate V3.

On paper, maybe the Dunlop CX400 Tour could offer a very tight string pattern with more immediate response.

I may part ways with my current Prestige MP 18*19 2021 monstly because the mass and balance overwhelms the strings in testing (like getting in the way if the feel).

Im interested in some fun-sticks suggestion. Open to customization. I'm considering the Dunlop FX500 and previous SX300. They can be found quite cheap here in Europe.

 

[fundrazer]

I'll put some lead on my first ever 100sq inch-16*19-300gr racket, the Diadem Nova. About 10 grams total, split on the handle and at 9 and 3. These past 3 months that I feel I have improved on my strokes, it feels too powerful. Maybe some more weight can allow me to string it higher than the usual 21kg to limit the Power delivery.

Apart from the PK Ki5 295, I hardly can think of a frame that left me "wowed". Parted ways because I was trying other sticks, it stayed unplayed and the stringbed had some "vague" respond with some string, like did the Elevate V3.

On paper, maybe the Dunlop CX400 Tour could offer a very tight string pattern with more immediate response.

I may part ways with my current Prestige MP 18*19 2021 monstly because the mass and balance overwhelms the strings in testing (like getting in the way if the feel).

Im interested in some fun-sticks suggestion. Open to customization. I'm considering the Dunlop FX500 and previous SX300. They can be found quite cheap here in Europe.

Uhhh, unless you have a specific reason to be adding that much weight all at once, why are you doing it? If you're tinkering then do it incrementally.

 

[taylor15]

they're starting to feel unstable hitting against a bigger ball. i initially thought the instability was that hollow feeling of the PD, but it's been becoming more clear lately. i experimented with lead and copper tape with very little success, so i figured it's just better to switch. tested out the speed pro and vc95 expecting to switch to one of those. i came out of the session with a renewed appreciation for the PD haha

I understand what you mean now. At the net against hard hitters is where I hurt with the standard PD, if I am on with hand/eye then it's fine but if I volley off center it has no stability. The pdvs has been doing well for me though, it's more than what I could get from a VC95 when I tried it. I'm also really digging the new MPL though it's modded to the specs I prefer. It doesn't have quite the ball of the PDVS but it's a fantastic all court frame which tends to be my singles style.

 

[konstantinos kalfountzos]

Uhhh, unless you have a specific reason to be adding that much weight all at once, why are you doing it? If you're tinkering then do it incrementally.

Of course, that's what I should do. Now, its freshly strung at 21kg, so I can't put much weight.

Just seeking for some excitement in a racket, like the Knicks do need a new Carmelo-Amare duo.

Apart from the Ki5 295 and I dare to say, maaaaybe the Head Boom Pro that is a nice memory from this time last year, I haven't gelled with anything.

(Prestige Tour 600 is my fun-stick now)

 

[Power Player]

I'm terrible at describing this kind of thing, but I wouldn't say that it's crisp. I would call it smooth-feeling and responsive - it's got silicone oil infused in it, and remains quite slippery. It's a smooth/round string, and so would definitely be a great cross for any hybrid. But, it's very comfortable as well, at least at round 43lbs - it almost feels like playing with a full bed of syngut, but it acts like a poly (snapback and spin/control).

At contact, I feel like it has less bite than the Cyclone I'm used to, or any another shaped string, but I think the spin levels are almost the same based on what I see coming off the racquet. I also like it because it seems to have a bit of extra pop on the rally ball, but if you lean into it, it's not out of control.

Man that sounds like polybreak except maybe without the crisp top end. Gosen makes some awesome strings.

 

[Kozzy]

Man that sounds like polybreak except maybe without the crisp top end. Gosen makes some awesome strings.

I'll have to give polybreak a try sometime.

 

[snoflewis]

I understand what you mean now. At the net against hard hitters is where I hurt with the standard PD, if I am on with hand/eye then it's fine but if I volley off center it has no stability. The pdvs has been doing well for me though, it's more than what I could get from a VC95 when I tried it. I'm also really digging the new MPL though it's modded to the specs I prefer. It doesn't have quite the ball of the PDVS but it's a fantastic all court frame which tends to be my singles style.

the PDVS is definitely a much better racket in the feel department. volleys definitely aren't a highlight of the PD, but it has worked well enough for me. i'll admit that it does feel kinda nasty though. it's unreasonable to have it all, so i'm ok with giving up feel. now that i think about it, it seems that i'm compensating for it with my collection of demanding sticks with great feel that i'll likely never be able to use effectively

as a side note, have you had any luck sourcing PD VS in L2?

 

[Vicious49]

I'm all in with the Gosen G-Tour 3 string. I've been loving the 1.23 (17), but ordered a reel of 1.18, so we'll see how that is. 1.23 seems quite durable - not really starting to notch much even after 8 hours of hard-ish hitting.

I also hopped on the PK C1 Pro Tour train. @Soundbyte - Does that thing come with a leather grip? And the beam is 19 or 20mm? I need another mid like I need a hole in my head, but a holic's gotta holic. It is my first racquet purchase in more than 5 months, which is pretty much a record for me these past few years.

Where are you guys buying those from? I saw a mention of Amazon Japan. Didn’t know that was a thing but I may have to google it out of curiosity.

1. Noone knows a water resistant tennis bag? It is a shame that the TF has the shoe compartment with mesh on top...

2. Also, I really, really like the Etcheverry forehand! It is so simple, yet effective. None of the super modern non-sense.

3. Regarding the Prestige debate. Over here there are quite a lot of players still playing with Prestiges. Mostly, of course, really high-level players, and older models. But for example this highest level tourney over here, the one ATP 500 something, he still plays with the Prestige Tour.
Also, the PT57A pro stock is very close to a Prestige pro stock, and there are quite a few players still using that frame.

I didn’t reply because I thought you were looking for a duffle specifically but the Cancha bags are waterproof. In the Meg 2 (awful movie) Jason Statham is wearing one as he jumps in to the ocean.

 

[Richard Pioline]

Where are you guys buying those from? I saw a mention of Amazon Japan. Didn’t know that was a thing but I may have to google it out of curiosity.


I didn’t reply because I thought you were looking for a duffle specifically but the Cancha bags are waterproof. In the Meg 2 (awful movie) Jason Statham is wearing one as he jumps in to the ocean.

Thanks! But these are way too expensive for me and for what they are. I will go and see how much the repair of the Ortlieb is. Thanks!!

 

[TwinCinema]

I didn’t reply because I thought you were looking for a duffle specifically but the Cancha bags are waterproof. In the Meg 2 (awful movie) Jason Statham is wearing one as he jumps in to the ocean.

Are there Pure Drives in the bag? That would be a great way to kill the shark -- it's so stiff his teeth would snap off.

 

[Kozzy]

Where are you guys buying those from? I saw a mention of Amazon Japan. Didn’t know that was a thing but I may have to google it out of curiosity.


I didn’t reply because I thought you were looking for a duffle specifically but the Cancha bags are waterproof. In the Meg 2 (awful movie) Jason Statham is wearing one as he jumps in to the ocean.

I found mine on the US 'zon, but it looks like they are out of stock now (of G3).

 

[Classic-TXP-IG MID]

1. Noone knows a water resistant tennis bag? It is a shame that the TF has the shoe compartment with mesh on top...

2. Also, I really, really like the Etcheverry forehand! It is so simple, yet effective. None of the super modern non-sense.

3. Regarding the Prestige debate. Over here there are quite a lot of players still playing with Prestiges. Mostly, of course, really high-level players, and older models. But for example this highest level tourney over here, the one ATP 500 something, he still plays with the Prestige Tour.
Also, the PT57A pro stock is very close to a Prestige pro stock, and there are quite a few players still using that frame.

I thought that the TF bags with the Tarpaulin (not sure of the spelling) were supposed to be weatherproof (when it's humid but colder mine have beads of moisture on the outside but the gear inside is never wet). Not sure what would happen if I got caught in a rain shower... but this is less likely to happen to me as I drive to the courts in my car (so the worst-case scenario is a dash to the undercover areas of the clubhouse in case of a downpour).

 

[FrankyRelax]

1. Noone knows a water resistant tennis bag? It is a shame that the TF has the shoe compartment with mesh on top...

2. Also, I really, really like the Etcheverry forehand! It is so simple, yet effective. None of the super modern non-sense.

3. Regarding the Prestige debate. Over here there are quite a lot of players still playing with Prestiges. Mostly, of course, really high-level players, and older models. But for example this highest level tourney over here, the one ATP 500 something, he still plays with the Prestige Tour.
Also, the PT57A pro stock is very close to a Prestige pro stock, and there are quite a few players still using that frame.

ADV V2 bags are also water resistant

 

[taylor15]

the PDVS is definitely a much better racket in the feel department. volleys definitely aren't a highlight of the PD, but it has worked well enough for me. i'll admit that it does feel kinda nasty though. it's unreasonable to have it all, so i'm ok with giving up feel. now that i think about it, it seems that i'm compensating for it with my collection of demanding sticks with great feel that i'll likely never be able to use effectively

as a side note, have you had any luck sourcing PD VS in L2?

Yeah it’s hard to have a do everything perfect stick, and I really want Wilson buttcaps on all of my Babolat frames.

I did source some PDVS in L2 - hard to come by. Do you have any in L2?

 

[snoflewis]

Yeah it’s hard to have a do everything perfect stick, and I really want Wilson buttcaps on all of my Babolat frames.

I did source some PDVS in L2 - hard to come by. Do you have any in L2?

that's great! no, i'm banning myself from buying babolats right now. i have enough PDs to last me a lifetime. i do think about the PD VS every once in a while though...

 

[lee.jake]

Auxetic MP plays great at the new spec and with Tour Bite. It still can be strung low and I suspect next outing it could feel really good. Regardless the Extreme is not really a feel frame as much it is a frame that will let you be the best version of yourself on the tennis court. That said, I do like the sweet spot a lot and it's a very loud frame which is nice.

I can't find any weakness in the frame at all. My BH was trash with the PA23, and that frame feels too hollow after a while for me. I have no idea why I can play fine with older Babolats but I struggled with this new one. I probably should have added weight, but oh well.

Main point is the MP is great off both wings and really shines on the serve. I really want to try one at .25 because it is a perfect frame for it. The SWs typically clock in at 315-320 stock so all I'd do is add a leather grip and maybe some weight in the handle if even needed. I am not sure how much .25 changes a frames balance.

Anyway that is in my plans for sure. For now I have been working on my flexability and fitness. I have lost 10 pounds since my first video late sept. My back is so much kinder to me now so I am able to get much lower on my shots which is huge. Honestly tennis technique can be so simple if are always flowing to the ball and then bending and loading your outside leg to get under the ball and push you throug the stroke.

The main trick there is I watch the height of the ball and bend accordingly. The timing of it is why I love the ball machine. I can just work on that in multiple ways and really get it to sink in. And then in matchplay I just customize my mind to focus on always moving and getting under the ball. The rest is noise. It is very tough to focus on much besides the ball during a match, but it is worth the process of slowly adding in a few sprinkles and maybe taking some L's short term for long term improvement once everything is internalized.

I encountered a consensus issue in 2023 PA, and I believe that the problem lies in the 3-9d flax fiber causing a decrease in strength, and the perception of the ball's release speed and swing speed is not linear. Sometimes the ball's landing point is shorter than imagined at medium swing speed, and the forced landing point is longer than imagined. It is not possible to focus solely on rotation to ensure depth like the 2020 sx300 tour and 19 pa.

 

[lee.jake]

The 2020 sx300 tour is a neglected good racket, and the signmum x-performance1.18 is perfect for it. It gave me the spin forced defense that was missing from the 2021 radial mp, and the dense line bed solved the problem of 19 pa. The only problem is that the swing weight is slightly larger than the weight. If there is a 305g self weight, a model with a swing weight between 325 and 330 would be great. The current 313g self weight and 335 swing weight are not enough for me in terms of race range.

 

[taylor15]

that's great! no, i'm banning myself from buying babolats right now. i have enough PDs to last me a lifetime. i do think about the PD VS every once in a while though...

Ha, that’s when you’re committed - though the number of PDVS I have could also. Do you ever look back at your PS97 and think of the good times?

 

[Richard Pioline]

I thought that the TF bags with the Tarpaulin (not sure of the spelling) were supposed to be weatherproof (when it's humid but colder mine have beads of moisture on the outside but the gear inside is never wet). Not sure what would happen if I got caught in a rain shower... but this is less likely to happen to me as I drive to the courts in my car (so the worst-case scenario is a dash to the undercover areas of the clubhouse in case of a downpour).

Thing is that the upper compartment for shoes in made with mesh. So it will rain into the whole bag. I have a lot of rain here and want to ride my bike always. But sometimes I just can't because of the rain and my bag.

ADV V2 bags are also water resistant

Really? It doesn't say on the website. And the zippers surely do not look water proof. Most materials fend off water to a great extent, but the zippers on my Bab PAVS bag aren't sealed, so the water gets right through.

I wouldn't buy them for this price anyway, I think, as I do not like the look of ADV bags at all.

 

[snoflewis]

Ha, that’s when you’re committed - though the number of PDVS I have could also. Do you ever look back at your PS97 and think of the good times?

only time i think of the ps97 is when i get annoyed at the QC of the PDs. had 4 pro staffs that were identical in specs and played identically. literally could not tell one from the other. the babolats are identical in specs but all feel and swing slightly differently. as for playability, i can't argue with the results with the pure drive. it's such a floor raiser. shots in defensive positions are still pretty decent quality and i don't find myself in compromised positions nearly as much as i did w/ the ps97. plus, shanks are more epic with the wide beam of the PD

 

[topspn]

ADV V2 bags are also water resistant

I haven’t dunked my ADV bag in water or anything but light rain didn’t seem to have any effect on them

 

[ryushen21]

ADV V2 bags are also water resistant

I thought I knew that. But maybe I didn't. The only gripe I have about my ADV backpack is that the racquet "cape" isn't removable/detachable.

On another note, I did some set play yesterday and the P97 has pulled ahead of the 100D for me. The stability, control, and variety are all excellent. For whatever reason, I am just in the groove with the P97 over the 100D. It's looking like it's time to pick up a second one even though I'm not saying it's over for the 100D yet.

 

[gutfeeling]

only time i think of the ps97 is when i get annoyed at the QC of the PDs. had 4 pro staffs that were identical in specs and played identically. literally could not tell one from the other. the babolats are identical in specs but all feel and swing slightly differently. as for playability, i can't argue with the results with the pure drive. it's such a floor raiser. shots in defensive positions are still pretty decent quality and i don't find myself in compromised positions nearly as much as i did w/ the ps97. plus, shanks are more epic with the wide beam of the PD

Did you match twistweight on the babs? The Briffidi TW adapter has been eye opening for me. It allowed me to revisit the lead amount and placement when matching sticks, which has made a huge difference in how they swing and feel. Definitely more accurate than the spinweight method too.

 

[tim-ay]

Did you match twistweight on the babs? The Briffidi TW adapter has been eye opening for me. It allowed me to revisit the lead amount and placement when matching sticks, which has made a huge difference in how they swing and feel. Definitely more accurate than the spinweight method too.

100% right. Matching swingweight is one thing but I’ve also learned TW is key to making the rackets feel the same. I’m also learning that I like 13.5-13.8 TW. Pushing over 14 can feel like a wall, but SW can’t be much over 330 at that TW or I start to lose RHS.

It took awhile to appreciate the adapter, but now it’s like a fog has lifted.

 

[FrankyRelax]

100% right. Matching swingweight is one thing but I’ve also learned TW is key to making the rackets feel the same. I’m also learning that I like 13.5-13.8 TW. Pushing over 14 can feel like a wall, but SW can’t be much over 330 at that TW or I start to lose RHS.

It took awhile to appreciate the adapter, but now it’s like a fog has lifted.

Brb going to go buy the TW adapter now

 

[JOSHL]

Looking for any Wilson experts in here. Got this question posed to me last night because I have 3 different pjs of the ultra tour/pro. The ultra tour from my memory is the first iteration of this particular mold but on the frame it says V2. So this guy asked me do you have the V1? I told him there wasn’t a V1 of this particular frame but there was a 97in version with a different mold which I believe Mr @Richard Pioline has toyed around with. So just wondering am I correct? Did they just put v2 on the ultra pro because it matched all the other v2 ultras? Or is there really some secret v1 ultra tour out there?

 

[naturalexponent]

Looking for any Wilson experts in here. Got this question posed to me last night because I have 3 different pjs of the ultra tour/pro. The ultra tour from my memory is the first iteration of this particular mold but on the frame it says V2. So this guy asked me do you have the V1? I told him there wasn’t a V1 of this particular frame but there was a 97in version with a different mold which I believe Mr @Richard Pioline has toyed around with. So just wondering am I correct? Did they just put v2 on the ultra pro because it matched all the other v2 ultras? Or is there really some secret v1 ultra tour out there?

Not an expert but I think the rationale is that the version number corresponds to when the "line" was introduced. That's why the first RF, for example, is a v10 even though it was the first iteration of the RF97. I believe Ultra Tour originated with v2 but is called v2 despite being the first iteration because of the PJ/concurrent issuance with the v2 line. But I could be ignorant of a v1 Ultra Tour, I guess.

 

[Rubiks]

Not an expert but I think the rationale is that the version number corresponds to when the "line" was introduced. That's why the first RF, for example, is a v10 even though it was the first iteration of the RF97. I believe Ultra Tour originated with v2 but is called v2 despite being the first iteration because of the PJ/concurrent issuance with the v2 line. But I could be ignorant of a v1 Ultra Tour, I guess.

Interesting, thanks. Do you know when the first H19 originated, or whether they were made for anyone in particular?

 

[snoflewis]

Did you match twistweight on the babs? The Briffidi TW adapter has been eye opening for me. It allowed me to revisit the lead amount and placement when matching sticks, which has made a huge difference in how they swing and feel. Definitely more accurate than the spinweight method too.

TW is definitely one part of the equation. in addition, a couple examples in my current rotation also flex completely differently and grip sizing isn't consistent despite all being L2. nothing too significant and my SW is low enough that it's not hard to adjust to the way each stick swings, but something i've also never seen before.

 

[Ryebread]

What is the best way to tailweight a Tecnifibre?

Remove the original grip and put something around the bottom of the handle?

This is my first time owning one of these french fries, and I'm confused why they are hellbent on locking us out of the trap door? what is the purpose of this?

Anyhow
IN THE BAG:
gravity pro auxetic, love it
such a god at net, amazing plow, so much confidence with my strokes
biggest sweet spot ever, in a players frame!

vcore 95 v7, love it too, but I'm not always in a mood for such an unforgiving sweet spot.

Today I have added something to the bag that may be in between with regard to maneuverability and plow.
TF40 305 18X20
stock 32.5cm 10.76/305.041
with OG 32cm 11.04/312.978
going to string her later tonight. I imagine it'll end up 33cm, which is why I want to open the trap door! and 11.68/331
I would like to get her to around 31.75 to 32cm.

all three frames are geared for control and have a low launch angle

Cheers

 

[Addxyz]

What is the best way to tailweight a Tecnifibre?

Remove the original grip and put something around the bottom of the handle?

This is my first time owning one of these french fries, and I'm confused why they are hellbent on locking us out of the trap door? what is the purpose of this?

Anyhow
IN THE BAG:
gravity pro auxetic, love it
such a god at net, amazing plow, so much confidence with my strokes
biggest sweet spot ever, in a players frame!

vcore 95 v7, love it too, but I'm not always in a mood for such an unforgiving sweet spot.

Today I have added something to the bag that may be in between with regard to maneuverability and plow.
TF40 305 18X20
stock 32.5cm 10.76/305.041
with OG 32cm 11.04/312.978
going to string her later tonight. I imagine it'll end up 33cm, which is why I want to open the trap door! and 11.68/331
I would like to get her to around 31.75 to 32cm.

all three frames are geared for control and have a low launch angle

Cheers

If you're OK with surgery, you can replace the TF butt cap with a Head butt cap. I do that with some of my TF sticks to get a trap door.

 

[danbrenner]

If you're OK with surgery, you can replace the TF butt cap with a Head butt cap. I do that with some of my TF sticks to get a trap door.

nah. use a leather grip. thats the easiest way.
if you dont wanna do that . then you need to emulate using a leather grip. so take the replacement grip off.. and use led strips the entire length of the handle. (stopping at the butt cap of course). in order to get better stability and less polarization. cause if you just go under the butt cap it get kinda polarized and less stable.

 

[djNEiGht]

What is the best way to tailweight a Tecnifibre?

Remove the original grip and put something around the bottom of the handle?

This is my first time owning one of these french fries, and I'm confused why they are hellbent on locking us out of the trap door? what is the purpose of this?

Anyhow
IN THE BAG:
gravity pro auxetic, love it
such a god at net, amazing plow, so much confidence with my strokes
biggest sweet spot ever, in a players frame!

vcore 95 v7, love it too, but I'm not always in a mood for such an unforgiving sweet spot.

Today I have added something to the bag that may be in between with regard to maneuverability and plow.
TF40 305 18X20
stock 32.5cm 10.76/305.041
with OG 32cm 11.04/312.978
going to string her later tonight. I imagine it'll end up 33cm, which is why I want to open the trap door! and 11.68/331
I would like to get her to around 31.75 to 32cm.

all three frames are geared for control and have a low launch angle

Cheers

lead tape under the grip. I like to put the lead just above my hand would grip the racquet. On some TF, I've either replaced the butt cap with one that has a trap door or just removed, added putty/silicone and re-installed the butt cap. The later method though Id suggest testing out with weight on the handle.

 

[djNEiGht]

nah. use a leather grip. thats the easiest way.
if you dont wanna do that . then you need to emulate using a leather grip. so take the replacement grip off.. and use led strips the entire length of the handle. (stopping at the butt cap of course). in order to get better stability and less polarization. cause if you just go under the butt cap it get kinda polarized and less stable.

the one thing to be mindful of when running lead down the whole handle, you alter the grip shape/size. Some don't mind.

 

[BBender716]

Tried the Extreme MP and Tour and I think I prefer the MP slightly. However, I felt a bit of trouble dialing in compared to my Shift. Granted, I had Gut/Poly in the Extremes and Big Hitter Silver 7 Tour in the Shift. I felt like I kept missing lines and couldn't put the ball where I intended and then after moving back to the Shift I was able to easily make passing shots etc.

I'd hate to rip out the gut/poly after only an hour of play max, but if after another shot Monday with the Extremes I'm still not gelling I might have to.

 

[danbrenner]

the one thing to be mindful of when running lead down the whole handle, you alter the grip shape/size. Some don't mind.

I am a nut when it come to grip shape. But no way does one strip of lead affect the pallet shape unless you overlap it which no one does

 

[danbrenner]

I also just wanted to point out that I removed the leather grip from ny extreme auxetic. Went back to synthetic. Just based on my mood for a softer response.

 

[Soundbyte]

I am a nut when it come to grip shape. But no way does one strip of lead affect the pallet shape unless you overlap it which no one does

It doesn't alter the shape. It literally increases the grip size by the thickness of the lead tape.
Most people probably won't notice...but we also have threads on these forums about people measuring the bevels on different brands because they're upset the an L3 grip size isn't a universal standard measurement.

So I'm with @djNEiGht here.

 

[danbrenner]

It doesn't alter the shape. It literally increases the grip size by the thickness of the lead tape.
Most people probably won't notice...but we also have threads on these forums about people measuring the bevels on different brands because they're upset the an L3 grip size isn't a universal standard measurement.

So I'm with @djNEiGht here.

I understood what you are saying. And imo one strip of lead is unnoticeable as far as making the grip feel larger. I’m thinking that must be a mental thing.

 

[Soundbyte]

I understood what you are saying. And imo one strip of lead is unnoticeable as far as making the grip feel larger. I’m thinking that must be a mental thing.

In instances where people know they are going to add handle weight, I actually recommend sizing down and using heat wrap sleeze (for full or half grip size, depending on need), I think its a cleaner solution for when a leather grip allow doesn't fulfill the need.