Diary of a Racketaholic

Fed Kennedy said:
Had to put uncle randy back in the closet where he belongs. There aren’t enough Nicolas Cage gifs in the metaverse to describe going from the 18x20 phantom to the big unit.
Going to just main the phantom for the next month and do my diligence on the playtest. I can already tell it’s a great stick. Makes me want to try all of them really, even some old Princes.
But I’m gonna get to know this scheibenwand over the next month. This is what I thought the Speed Pro was going to be. 18x20 but…forgiving. Heavy, yet light. Old school, yet brand new.
By the way, I’ve been a Barricade guy 3 pairs in a row now but I saw a guy playing in kswiss ultrashot 3 and they looked kind of…sick?
It’s not skechers level but I feel like I may be crossing a line. I am tagging @gino to see if this is acceptable.
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Huge old man fashion question as well over here:
Are those shorts of Machac breaking every law there is? Nole was totally distracted by this (and by acting like he was sick). Compared to Machac's shorts, Rune's shorts are 3/4s. And he doesn't even have to pull them up all the time, they are just very, very short and very, very tight!

Another question, can your opponent even see your Prince racquet with the camo pj? And is the 93P gone for good? I thought it was one of the best sellers of this line, but then, who am I to think that you can still play mids in the "modern" old man's game.

My short report from the court is that the Karen just doesn't stop to amaze me. My opponent from last practice was so annoyed of me making no errors, that he threw his racquet and quit early. It all started with hand-fed games won by me 11:0 and leading 5:0 in the second. I just couldn't miss. First shot I missed was a backhand passing shot on the run, 3 cm next to the side line. This racquet to me is like an easier UP18 or PT2.0. Plays very similar, but has a bigger sweet spot and is as forgiving as a GPro. But compared to the GPro, it is more stable at lighter specs, has better feel and is much better for my one hander because of the traditional head.
This racquet doesn't help me much, but with control. That is the place where I need most help in my game and especially in matches anyway.

Man, I have always loved the BP!!!
 
Vicious49 said:
We may have a winner here. I played singles tonight against one of my regular partners. I started with the 100D. I switched to the LMRMP for the beginning of the 2nd set but went back to the 100D after about 6 games.

I realized that I've been trying to fit a square peg in to a round hole in trying to get myself used to these higher launch spin/power oriented frames. They do make the game easier at times but it's not my natural style. The 100D may be what I've been looking for this entire time. It doesn't quite have the control of the LMRMP but it's not bad at all. It has way more pop and was great when chasing down balls and having to stab at them or block them back. THAT is what I had been missing in my control frames. My serve returns were definitely deeper. The feel obviously isn't as good as the LMRMP but it's not harsh in any way. The only thing where I'm struggling a bit is on the serve. It doesn't come around quite as quickly as the LMRMP so on a flat serve for example instead of hitting down I'm late so my racquet face will be open a bit so the ball goes long. I may need to do a higher toss to give me that extra few milliseconds for the frame to come around.

The other thing I realized is that opponents have been picking on my BH side since it's my weaker wing. But I've also been trying to change my game to hit more topspin backhands whereas in the past I used to slice over half the time form that wing. Due to that I've been making a lot more errors from that side whereas with the slice I keep the points longer. That's another reason I like these tighter string patterns. I can place that BH slice so well with the 100D and the LMRMP.

I don't want to get ahead of myself as it's only been 2 sessions but if there is no arm/wrist pain and I can play with it through an entire match (since it's summertime) then this may be my new main.
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Hope the 100D survives.
I was keen to get one to try a few weeks ago and read a few posts/incidents of cracks…. So I backed off.
At the time I was coming off the PSVSs and then I have kind of settled on my previously used VCore100s (2021). I think I may have found a new (heavier) specs to battle the (new to me again) Australian Synthetic grass court playing styles/paces.
It’s kinda a new found love for the YY brand. I previously loved the VCore Dual G 97 (and before that it was the RDiS200). Lol
What playing spec are you on atm and how does it handle against fast pace serves/groundstrokes?
 
gino said:
Enjoyed hitting the fxp rad I sent out in the traveling rad thread a lot. Weighted it up to 345g with a super polarized setup, I feel like that is a good way to optimize the old 95” head frames, providing a really snappy feeling through contact and plenty of plow. The FXP layups are super soft, but the radical is pretty powerful as well unlike the fxp prestige and instinct I’ve hit
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Don’t think I have ever hit with a FXP Radical… but… woo…. FXP Prestige….
 
gino said:
Enjoyed hitting the fxp rad I sent out in the traveling rad thread a lot. Weighted it up to 345g with a super polarized setup, I feel like that is a good way to optimize the old 95” head frames, providing a really snappy feeling through contact and plenty of plow. The FXP layups are super soft, but the radical is pretty powerful as well unlike the fxp prestige and instinct I’ve hit
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Mine is goating hard at an absurdly light but even balanced 321g, 332sw. When I took out the old strings it came with and replaced with CF 1.20, the SW dropped To mid 320s and I’ve had headlightenment lately, realizing that no matter my stick, 330ish swingweight is a must and my sweet spot for timing and thump/control balance. Frame can be statically light, no problem. But take almost any old light Radical, but especially the FP maybe because of the holes and flex, and give it at least 330 swing and the stick will slap beautiful linear drives. I truly love this racquet. It just puts a smile on my face anytime I hit it, even at this featherweight static. It’s just easy. If I were a coach I would be feeding/hitting with this all day long because it’s just so easy but pleasurable even at the light weight.


Fed Kennedy said:
Had to put uncle randy back in the closet where he belongs. There aren’t enough Nicolas Cage gifs in the metaverse to describe going from the 18x20 phantom to the big unit.
Going to just main the phantom for the next month and do my diligence on the playtest. I can already tell it’s a great stick. Makes me want to try all of them really, even some old Princes.
But I’m gonna get to know this scheibenwand over the next month. This is what I thought the Speed Pro was going to be. 18x20 but…forgiving. Heavy, yet light. Old school, yet brand new.
By the way, I’ve been a Barricade guy 3 pairs in a row now but I saw a guy playing in kswiss ultrashot 3 and they looked kind of…sick?
It’s not skechers level but I feel like I may be crossing a line. I am tagging @gino to see if this is acceptable.
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Somehow you hitting with a thin beamed Prince makes a ton of sense to me. It feels right. The right blend of class and old school. Not quite main stream. People in Westwood and Beverly Hills will whisper: “Wait, is that man hitting a Prince?” “I think so. Wait. Or is he swinging anything at all. I’m having trouble seeing it.” “Exactly.”

Richard Pioline said:
Huge old man fashion question as well over here:
Are those shorts of Machac breaking every law there is? Nole was totally distracted by this (and by acting like he was sick). Compared to Machac's shorts, Rune's shorts are 3/4s. And he doesn't even have to pull them up all the time, they are just very, very short and very, very tight!

Another question, can your opponent even see your Prince racquet with the camo pj? And is the 93P gone for good? I thought it was one of the best sellers of this line, but then, who am I to think that you can still play mids in the "modern" old man's game.

My short report from the court is that the Karen just doesn't stop to amaze me. My opponent from last practice was so annoyed of me making no errors, that he threw his racquet and quit early. It all started with hand-fed games won by me 11:0 and leading 5:0 in the second. I just couldn't miss. First shot I missed was a backhand passing shot on the run, 3 cm next to the side line. This racquet to me is like an easier UP18 or PT2.0. Plays very similar, but has a bigger sweet spot and is as forgiving as a GPro. But compared to the GPro, it is more stable at lighter specs, has better feel and is much better for my one hander because of the traditional head.
This racquet doesn't help me much, but with control. That is the place where I need most help in my game and especially in matches anyway.

Man, I have always loved the BP!!!
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We always knew you’d end up here. We knew it before you did.
 
Fed Kennedy said:
Had to put uncle randy back in the closet where he belongs. There aren’t enough Nicolas Cage gifs in the metaverse to describe going from the 18x20 phantom to the big unit.
Going to just main the phantom for the next month and do my diligence on the playtest. I can already tell it’s a great stick. Makes me want to try all of them really, even some old Princes.
But I’m gonna get to know this scheibenwand over the next month. This is what I thought the Speed Pro was going to be. 18x20 but…forgiving. Heavy, yet light. Old school, yet brand new.
By the way, I’ve been a Barricade guy 3 pairs in a row now but I saw a guy playing in kswiss ultrashot 3 and they looked kind of…sick?
It’s not skechers level but I feel like I may be crossing a line. I am tagging @gino to see if this is acceptable.
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The ultra shot is an objectively good and well cushioned shoe. I appreciate when a legacy brand whose reputation is sliding finds a way to become relevant on tour again. Off the top of my head, at least Norrie, Fabio, Giron, and Halys wear the ultra shot on tour

Acceptable indeed

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Richard Pioline said:
Huge old man fashion question as well over here:
Are those shorts of Machac breaking every law there is? Nole was totally distracted by this (and by acting like he was sick). Compared to Machac's shorts, Rune's shorts are 3/4s. And he doesn't even have to pull them up all the time, they are just very, very short and very, very tight!

Another question, can your opponent even see your Prince racquet with the camo pj? And is the 93P gone for good? I thought it was one of the best sellers of this line, but then, who am I to think that you can still play mids in the "modern" old man's game.

My short report from the court is that the Karen just doesn't stop to amaze me. My opponent from last practice was so annoyed of me making no errors, that he threw his racquet and quit early. It all started with hand-fed games won by me 11:0 and leading 5:0 in the second. I just couldn't miss. First shot I missed was a backhand passing shot on the run, 3 cm next to the side line. This racquet to me is like an easier UP18 or PT2.0. Plays very similar, but has a bigger sweet spot and is as forgiving as a GPro. But compared to the GPro, it is more stable at lighter specs, has better feel and is much better for my one hander because of the traditional head.
This racquet doesn't help me much, but with control. That is the place where I need most help in my game and especially in matches anyway.

Man, I have always loved the BP!!!
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Short shorts all the way, baby.
 
Fed Kennedy said:
Had to put uncle randy back in the closet where he belongs. There aren’t enough Nicolas Cage gifs in the metaverse to describe going from the 18x20 phantom to the big unit.
Going to just main the phantom for the next month and do my diligence on the playtest. I can already tell it’s a great stick. Makes me want to try all of them really, even some old Princes.
But I’m gonna get to know this scheibenwand over the next month. This is what I thought the Speed Pro was going to be. 18x20 but…forgiving. Heavy, yet light. Old school, yet brand new.
By the way, I’ve been a Barricade guy 3 pairs in a row now but I saw a guy playing in kswiss ultrashot 3 and they looked kind of…sick?
It’s not skechers level but I feel like I may be crossing a line. I am tagging @gino to see if this is acceptable.
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I've been wearing nothing but Ultra Shot 3's for a couple years now. There are so many things to love about them:
  • they keep making them exactly the same way, but with different color schemes.
  • they are comfy
  • the soles last a good long time (I get about 6 months per pair before they are completely worn down)
  • you can usually find them cheap (got my last pairs for $70 each, on sale)
  • Fognini used to rock them (maybe still does?), so they have to be cool, right?
New Phantoms sound awesome.
 
Richard Pioline said:
Huge old man fashion question as well over here:
Are those shorts of Machac breaking every law there is? Nole was totally distracted by this (and by acting like he was sick). Compared to Machac's shorts, Rune's shorts are 3/4s. And he doesn't even have to pull them up all the time, they are just very, very short and very, very tight!

Another question, can your opponent even see your Prince racquet with the camo pj? And is the 93P gone for good? I thought it was one of the best sellers of this line, but then, who am I to think that you can still play mids in the "modern" old man's game.

My short report from the court is that the Karen just doesn't stop to amaze me. My opponent from last practice was so annoyed of me making no errors, that he threw his racquet and quit early. It all started with hand-fed games won by me 11:0 and leading 5:0 in the second. I just couldn't miss. First shot I missed was a backhand passing shot on the run, 3 cm next to the side line. This racquet to me is like an easier UP18 or PT2.0. Plays very similar, but has a bigger sweet spot and is as forgiving as a GPro. But compared to the GPro, it is more stable at lighter specs, has better feel and is much better for my one hander because of the traditional head.
This racquet doesn't help me much, but with control. That is the place where I need most help in my game and especially in matches anyway.

Man, I have always loved the BP!!!
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I wear 3 inchers with pockets to intimidate my opponents.
 
gino said:
The ultra shot is an objectively good and well cushioned shoe. I appreciate when a legacy brand whose reputation is sliding finds a way to become relevant on tour again. Off the top of my head, at least Norrie, Fabio, Giron, and Halys wear the ultra shot on tour

Acceptable indeed

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Wow I had no idea these were certified by the Fog. Intriguing
 
esm said:
Hope the 100D survives.
I was keen to get one to try a few weeks ago and read a few posts/incidents of cracks…. So I backed off.
At the time I was coming off the PSVSs and then I have kind of settled on my previously used VCore100s (2021). I think I may have found a new (heavier) specs to battle the (new to me again) Australian Synthetic grass court playing styles/paces.
It’s kinda a new found love for the YY brand. I previously loved the VCore Dual G 97 (and before that it was the RDiS200). Lol
What playing spec are you on atm and how does it handle against fast pace serves/groundstrokes?
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I’m at purely stock. Strung with Toro Toro and an OG its at 325g and 323 SW. unstrung with the plastic on the grip it was 305g and 291SW. I didnt bother checking the balance.

It hasnt had issues handling any shots yet. It can easily block back serves and other shots when on the run.
 
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Today, another lesson in Best Ball does not equal Best Baller. Granted the sample size was tiny. But this happens often. Latest example is how last night, of all frames in the madness, it was the standard length .1 Prestige I have that delighted the most, ripped the most, whatever you want to call it. So today in a practice session with a guy from doubles last weekend (the guy my coach wanted me to meet/play with) I began with that hot-hand Prestige and was overhitting serves and the baseline, somehow couldn’t get a feel for the lines and depth. 1-2 down a break I said forget this and went EF, won five in a row to take the set 6-2. EF, forever The Businessman. He still wears a pager. Always on call, it’s just that he wants the points.

Handful of points after with the xl Prestige .1, my usual best Prestige, and it goated thoroughly whereas I preferred the “ball” off the other one last night.

Best ball just means little. Feel for the ball and comfort level within points and consistency means more.
 
It was a glorious 75 degree day in NY. I’m really cherishing being back on the court after being forced to sit out December-March with that knee injury. I’m pain free and moving as well as ever. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop and then remind myself that this kind of thinking is not helpful. Gotta channel my inner Goggins and keep those thoughts at bay. On the racket front, after a short affair with the very sexy PSVS I’m back with the 351. Who am I kidding checking out these other sticks? Must just be the gear head holic in me since I’m totally content with my Radical. Enjoy the long weekend boys.
 
Friday I did some training with my usual partner. Took 3 of 5 ten point tie-breaks to finish the evening. Interestingly, I swapped to a frame with full syn gut from the full poly one that I was using (cx 200 Tour 18x20 both), and promptly hit an ace. Then within another 2 service points I hit another ace. I did it both times going down the T but from the ad size I stood from the usual doubles serving set-up. Quite the eye opener for me on syn gut. Next string job I will hybrid with syn gut mains and poly crosses. Syn gut is very underrated imho. A hybrid set-up might be optimal for me at least with the cx 200 tour.

Today I only had time to play one 10 point tie-break in dubs which my side won. Not a very satisfying outing as it was too short. More action tomorrow morning.
 
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Since I'm "moving" to Vegas on Tuesday for 2 months (then can't get back to L.A. fast enough) I decided to take the following sticks, most likely. (In related news, now I obviously need a 6-racket bag to replace my 8-year-old Babolat 3-bag that I adore; I have my eye on the Wilson Roland Garros 6-pack on sale for $79).

From L to R:
- The Avocado, w/ PTR @ 48, so far so good with it, still experimenting with lead in the hoop at various spots
- Blade Pro v9 16m, w/ Hit Pro, courtesy of @JOSHL, which as I've mentioned a few times is a total plow machine, best racket I've ever used (but prob not a fit for my mediocre game)
- Blade 98 v9 16m, w/ Alu Power @ 46, for Blade days when the BP is too much to handle
- latest acquisition, courtesy of @Humbi_HTX, the 2004 Pure Storm Team Zylon Matrix (98", 16x20) just came in and will have my first hit with it tomorrow afternoon
- Aux 1.0 Speed Pro w/ fresh Silver 7 Tour @46 and 2g of lead at 12, hoping it plays a little better than before those mods
- last but never least, my prized PSVS (w/ FireWire Boost @ 48/46) which is on a time-out until I figure out why it's the only stick hurting my wrist; but I'm taking it just in case I sort it out and want to come back to the goat
 
TwinCinema said:
Family photo!

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Since I'm "moving" to Vegas on Tuesday for 2 months (then can't get back to L.A. fast enough) I decided to take the following sticks, most likely. (In related news, now I obviously need a 6-racket bag to replace my 8-year-old Babolat 3-bag that I adore; I have my eye on the Wilson Roland Garros 6-pack on sale for $79).

From L to R:
- The Avocado, w/ PTR @ 48, so far so good with it, still experimenting with lead in the hoop at various spots
- Blade Pro v9 16m, w/ Hit Pro, courtesy of @JOSHL, which as I've mentioned a few times is a total plow machine, best racket I've ever used (but prob not a fit for my mediocre game)
- Blade 98 v9 16m, w/ Alu Power @ 46, for Blade days when the BP is too much to handle
- latest acquisition, courtesy of @Humbi_HTX, the 2004 Pure Storm Team Zylon Matrix (98", 16x20) just came in and will have my first hit with it tomorrow afternoon
- Aux 1.0 Speed Pro w/ fresh Silver 7 Tour @46 and 2g of lead at 12, hoping it plays a little better than before those mods
- last but never least, my prized PSVS (w/ FireWire Boost @ 48/46) which is on a time-out until I figure out why it's the only stick hurting my wrist; but I'm taking it just in case I sort it out and want to come back to the goat
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Sexy sticks ! & a bunch of holic faves
 
So I need to restring one of the VCore 100s for next week’s matches, and I remembered I have a martina navratilova “special” from the olden days.

I remembered it took me a couple of years to track a good condition one down when I was in the UK.

It seems all stock, even with the original leather grip, non-trap door green butt cap, strung with (stick?) synthetic gut (one-piece, with a “crossed” string between the L7 to the T2nd cross… lol) & red stencil with red splatters on inner sides of the racquet….. lol.

Anyway, I have a reel of Wilson Synthetic Gut Power, in PINK - very tempered to string this RQ-180 with it…. Not sure.

 
esm said:
So I need to restring one of the VCore 100s for next week’s matches, and I remembered I have a martina navratilova “special” from the olden days.

I remembered it took me a couple of years to track a good condition one down when I was in the UK.

It seems all stock, even with the original leather grip, non-trap door green butt cap, strung with (stick?) synthetic gut (one-piece, with a “crossed” string between the L7 to the T2nd cross… lol) & red stencil with red splatters on inner sides of the racquet….. lol.

Anyway, I have a reel of Wilson Synthetic Gut Power, in PINK - very tempered to string this RQ-180 with it…. Not sure.

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You know you’re in for a good time when “wide body” is printed on the frame.
 
Got a couple of sets in today in the sun, about an hour after polishing off a roast dinner, and necking 8 pints last night.

Forgot a cap so struggled to see the ball when trying to serve, struggled to hold, struggled to move, struggled to breathe at the end of the few rallies I was able to conjure up.

Ended up a set a piece, but nice to be on court in the sun.
 
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Played 90 mins today, three different rackets for a half hour each.

Winner was the Speed Pro easily -- Silver 7 Tour is a kick-ass string; had never used it before but it has Tour Bite/Razor Code levels of grip and spin, but doesn't get erratic and isn't too dead despite the relatively low power. All shots dipped to the baseline and volleys were punchy and deadly.

Second place was the Pure Storm -- for a 20-year-old racket this thing has some surprising juice to it. It's a little hard to gauge the control and I never found my backhand with pace, but I look forward to more hits with it. Very fun stick.

Big loser was the Avocado -- having added 2g to 12 in the hoop destroyed the balance; I lost the whippy maneuverability and every forehand was sailing long. Ironically volleys were a little better but overall it was pretty lousy and I'm also not at all sold on Poly Tour Rev as a reliable string.
 
JRH said:
Got a couple of sets in today in the sun, about an hour after polishing off a roast dinner, and necking 8 pints last night.

Forgot a cap so struggled to see the ball when trying to serve, struggled to hold, struggled to move, struggled to breathe at the end of the few rallies I was able to conjure up.

Ended up a set a piece, but nice to be on court in the sun.
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At times I have problems with a visor, for high bouncing balls on clay, not to mention the toss...
Sun glasses are even worse though.

Effed my elbow again, might be time to give up on the XL (and/or poly. Anyhow it was time to restring). And who made me do a technique change on the FH tackeback (tip up rather then down)? It causes me to hit, at times, late, hence TE.
My wrist is not fully healed either on the 1HBH....
 
Fintft said:
At times I have problems with a visor, for high bouncing balls on clay, not to mention the toss...
Sun glasses are even worse though.

Effed my elbow again, might be time to give up on the XL (and/or poly. Anyhow it was time to restring). And who made me do a technique change on the FH tackeback (tip up rather then down)? It causes me to hit, at times, late, hence TE.
My wrist is not fully healed either on the 1HBH....
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I don’t know bro who changed your forehand? TE is so multi factorial that it seems impossible to sort out. When I had a bad case a few years ago it was what ended up being the reason for the start of my holic journey. I was being fed BS by my local shop ( Wilson Burn with full poly at 55) and it was clear that I had to learn about rackets and strings myself. The solution I figured out- I ended up playing with an UT with velocity mlt for 2 years. Feel better soon and lmk if you want me to send you an UT or PK.
 
Finally got a proper hit in with he three new arrivals today

BP 16m - I get it now. This is is such a good stick. Plow, touch, control, stability, and that legit shotgun blast sound when you really lay into one. Glad I went for the 16m version. It produces a really mean but very controlled ball. I know a lot of y'all have opted for full poly in this one but gut/poly is almost too good in this frame (Lux gut/Element rough 55/53).

P100D - I was glad to get this one back in my hands and I really can appreciate it better for what it is now. I actually think I like this one better with the full poly setup (K-Pro 46/44). Less demanding than the BP but still a good quality ball. It has that little bit of whip to it that also helps on the approach shots.

TF40 18m - For some reason, this one just didn't seem to have the same oomph as it's 16m sibling. It took more effort to swing and to get the same quality of shot. I still some potential in it and I think the strings (K-Pro 47/45) just need a little more time to settle.

The BP is definitely worth further exploration. I think a pair of the V9s will suit me quite well once TW gets them and I can get closely spec'd ones. The 100D may merit further exploration but I'm also not as excited by it as I am the BP. And the TF40 18m may be quickly on the chopping block.

Edit: as I've been sitting here thinking about it, I realize that I just may no longer be an 18m kinda guy. 16m seems to just work better with my style of play.
 
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Hello racketholics,

I have a question about racquet and top spin backhand. For the last few years i played only 18x20 racquets (Head Gravity Tour, Head Gravity Pro, Head Speed Pro) and i always struggled with 2 handed top spin backhand. My backhand slice is very good but can't hit consistent top spin backhands, only sometimes defend with it. For the last few months im playing Head Speed MP 2022 with little weight added and my top spin backhand first time come alive. I can hit pretty consistent top spin backhands and can't understand why. Does higher launch racquet helped me or i just somehow figured it out?
 
Strung up these two bad boys yesterday with new reel of Wilson Syn Gut Power 16. It snapped on me twice while doing the mains, so maybe a bad batch.
Contacted the seller and have arranged for return and replacement.

The RQ-180 came in at about 365g with the fb of syn gut and Supergrap OG (!!!!) - will take it out to the next social session and see how it plays. the handle felt quite hard/dense with the (old) leather grip.

Decided to do the same for the VCore100, cos i thought pink would look cool on it (not sure....). Will see how it plays at the next comp matches. Have kept the other VCore100 with the match-ready string setup, just in case.

The Wilson Syn Gut Power 16 Pink is about 0.50g less heavy than the Angell Halo Multi Yellow (my current match-ready string) and the pink isnt as 'deep/dark" as the Babolat Syn Gut Pink..... lol

Hope the pinkies wont snap on my during a hit.

 
Nollid said:
I don’t know bro who changed your forehand? TE is so multi factorial that it seems impossible to sort out. When I had a bad case a few years ago it was what ended up being the reason for the start of my holic journey. I was being fed BS by my local shop ( Wilson Burn with full poly at 55) and it was clear that I had to learn about rackets and strings myself. The solution I figured out- I ended up playing with an UT with velocity mlt for 2 years. Feel better soon and lmk if you want me to send you an UT or PK.
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Got PKs, thanks!
 
Fintft said:
At times I have problems with a visor, for high bouncing balls on clay, not to mention the toss...
Sun glasses are even worse though.

Effed my elbow again, might be time to give up on the XL (and/or poly. Anyhow it was time to restring). And who made me do a technique change on the FH tackeback (tip up rather then down)? It causes me to hit, at times, late, hence TE.
My wrist is not fully healed either on the 1HBH....
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I have an odd carrot shaped (so I’m informed) head, which means all sunglasses make me look like some sort of insect, coupled with my vanity means that hats are my only option for visibility.

Sorry to hear about your elbow, wishing you a speedy recovery!
 
Morning gents.

Thought I was way too long gone with this for any first date honeymoon game-changer experiences. Hmm...

Was perfectly happy rotating through the frames that have been mainstays in the bag in recent months and have seen off a ton of opposition (the holicing kicked up a whole new level last year)... In ascending order: (1) Steam 100... (2) Pro Open 100...(3) Speed Pro Graph 360... (4) Revo CV 3.0... (5) PD 12... (6) TF 295... But then last weekend I finally got to check out an Ezone 100...

Rarely have I discovered a tweener to exhibit the kind of traits that along with the more obvious (power, spin, maneuverability) there was also excellent directional control, outstanding flat hitting capacity, feel and stability, and serving with this (specially first serves) was a joy... This is seriously such a good frame for me!

Anyhow. That blissful feeling when you just find yourself responding, gelling, and suddenly expanding into your game with a whole new energy and, above all, confidence?... Well, this was at the very top end of that feeling (6-4, 6-0 victory.) One of those golden (and for me these days) few and far between experiences, and one I know that many of us here have come to cherish very highly.

Yes... I know... (of course!)... it will very likely peter out and fade fast. Those loved up vibes morph from a starry-eyed, "Oh. It's you!" to "Oh. You again?"... but you've got to let a holic enjoy his little rare peak and perfect moments, right?!
 
Ross K said:
Morning gents.

Thought I was way too long gone with this for any first date honeymoon game-changer experiences. Hmm...

Was perfectly happy rotating through the frames that have been mainstays in the bag in recent months and have seen off a ton of opposition (the holicing kicked up a whole new level last year)... In ascending order: (1) Steam 100... (2) Pro Open 100...(3) Speed Pro Graph 360... (4) Revo CV 3.0... (5) PD 12... (6) TF 295... But then last weekend I finally got to check out an Ezone 100...

Rarely have I discovered a tweener to exhibit the kind of traits that along with the more obvious (power, spin, maneuverability) there was also excellent directional control, outstanding flat hitting capacity, feel and stability, and serving with this (specially first serves) was a joy... This is seriously such a good frame for me!

Anyhow. That blissful feeling when you just find yourself responding, gelling, and suddenly expanding into your game with a whole new energy and, above all, confidence?... Well, this was at the very top end of that feeling (6-4, 6-0 victory.) One of those golden (and for me these days) few and far between experiences, and one I know that many of us here have come to cherish very highly.

Yes... I know... (of course!)... it will very likely peter out and fade fast. Those loved up vibes morph from a starry-eyed, "Oh. It's you!" to "Oh. You again?"... but you've got to let a holic enjoy his little rare peak and perfect moments, right?!
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Lisan al-Gaib!
Which TF 295 is the one on that list? RS? I played with that one very shortly and loved it and then when my wife decided to start tennis so I gave it to her and forgot about it since. I wasn’t imagining right? Rs 295 is an awesome racket. Easy to play with. Great power and very respectable control.
 
AA7 said:
Lisan al-Gaib!
Which TF 295 is the one on that list? RS? I played with that one very shortly and loved it and then when my wife decided to start tennis so I gave it to her and forgot about it since. I wasn’t imagining right? Rs 295 is an awesome racket. Easy to play with. Great power and very respectable control.
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Yes, weighted up, the 295 RS is an a real gem imo. TB suits it very nicely too.
 
Ross K said:
Morning gents.

Thought I was way too long gone with this for any first date honeymoon game-changer experiences. Hmm...

Was perfectly happy rotating through the frames that have been mainstays in the bag in recent months and have seen off a ton of opposition (the holicing kicked up a whole new level last year)... In ascending order: (1) Steam 100... (2) Pro Open 100...(3) Speed Pro Graph 360... (4) Revo CV 3.0... (5) PD 12... (6) TF 295... But then last weekend I finally got to check out an Ezone 100...

Rarely have I discovered a tweener to exhibit the kind of traits that along with the more obvious (power, spin, maneuverability) there was also excellent directional control, outstanding flat hitting capacity, feel and stability, and serving with this (specially first serves) was a joy... This is seriously such a good frame for me!

Anyhow. That blissful feeling when you just find yourself responding, gelling, and suddenly expanding into your game with a whole new energy and, above all, confidence?... Well, this was at the very top end of that feeling (6-4, 6-0 victory.) One of those golden (and for me these days) few and far between experiences, and one I know that many of us here have come to cherish very highly.

Yes... I know... (of course!)... it will very likely peter out and fade fast. Those loved up vibes morph from a starry-eyed, "Oh. It's you!" to "Oh. You again?"... but you've got to let a holic enjoy his little rare peak and perfect moments, right?!
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It all makes sense now. You’re Andy. I can’t believe you’ve been Andy this whole time.
 
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