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Did you sign up for the Prestige Pro 16x19 playtest?I regret ever moving my 2021s, I just got the itch. Still using gut/poly and never had any arm issues
Did you sign up for the Prestige Pro 16x19 playtest?I regret ever moving my 2021s, I just got the itch. Still using gut/poly and never had any arm issues
I most certainly did, and hoping hard for this one to get selected. I’ve regretted selling my 345.2 for a long time so would be pumped to have this one in retail. Nice thing is the specs are close to what my MPL is already, just slightly more static weight.Did you sign up for the Prestige Pro 16x19 playtest?
Looks vintage.Did everyone see that all-solid-gold racket the Saudis gave Nadal at Six Kings?![]()
I read it’s 3,000 grams heavy. I bet Nadal weighed it and was like “I could still use some lead at 12 to boost the swing weight.”
My racketholism isn’t strong enough to be able to afford the 250,000 euros it’s worth. I mean I could buy 10 new RF01 pros with that. And a reel of razor code.
Also look at that 15x20 string pattern! Way too open in the center and look how close to the edge the top and bottom crosses are. Awful. I can’t hit with this thing!
It looks like it is strung with rigging from an old wooden sloopDid everyone see that all-solid-gold racket the Saudis gave Nadal at Six Kings?![]()
I read it’s 3,000 grams heavy. I bet Nadal weighed it and was like “I could still use some lead at 12 to boost the swing weight.”
My racketholism isn’t strong enough to be able to afford the 250,000 euros it’s worth. I mean I could buy 10 new RF01 pros with that. And a reel of razor code.
Also look at that 15x20 string pattern! Way too open in the center and look how close to the edge the top and bottom crosses are. Awful. I can’t hit with this thing!
It looks like it is strung with rigging from an old wooden sloop
What tensions are you trying with your gut/poly? I’m still loving my lux 1.25 x sync 1.20 at 55/52 but I’m excited to try another cross and/or tension soonMy new prostocks have arrived (practically brand new) and grips have been changed, plus they've been restrung.
The one in the same Black Prestige PJ, has exactly the same weight, like my current .1: 328g with OG.
The second .1 in Red Prestige PJ is 333g, while .2 (same PJ) is 342g.
I'll measure the SW as well and of course, play with them.
My current .1 has its mains Klip gut notched and the cross poly Big Spin almost dead, but I've waxed them and it plays better since.
EF with poly hybrid also held the fort.
It's a few posts above: 50 gut M and 47 poly X. I've used Klip and now Babolat Tonic. Will use Babolat VS next.What tensions are you trying with your gut/poly? I’m still loving my lux 1.25 x sync 1.20 at 55/52 but I’m excited to try another cross and/or tension soon
Think I might try 52/49 next time and see how the control changes. Gonna have to try Klip or Bab gut soon to compare with the luxIt's a few posts above: 50 gut M and 47 poly X. I've used Klip and now Babolat Tonic. Will use Babolat VS next.
For a poly hybrid I am going now 46/43.
Racketholics: which frames are best suited for doubles? Any favorites of yours?
Racketholics: which frames are best suited for doubles? Any favorites of yours?
Doc said I should feel better in 2 weeks, and full recovery in 4-6 and avoided a high ankle sprain. Fortunately I've been able to wfh and get 6-7 rounds of ice on it a day.Speedy recovery, hopefully you won't need a cast or anything!
My friend rolled his ankle Saturday and two days later it got swollen and painful really badly?!! Probably b/c of his gout. So it could be worse.
My ankle tested me just a little bit two weeks ago, but it healed/got strong again, on its own.
Gl!
It's funny (or not), but not only are my shots worse with gut/poly, I also don't hit as hard as with the poly/poly hybrid @galapagos reviewed as "mushy, so it inspires confidence to swing fast"
Oh well I just did 2 more gut/poly and one poly/poly on the new 3 prostocks so at least one more month of gut/poly on 3 sticks. The good news being that my elbow is telling me that I don't seem to need gut, as long as I cut the poly hybrid after no more than 20h or so. Once I went 40h.
Doc said I should feel better in 2 weeks, and full recovery in 4-6 and avoided a high ankle sprain. Fortunately I've been able to wfh and get 6-7 rounds of ice on it a day.
Got the replacement Blade Pro in today with a below spec swingweight ~327-- which for me is perfect. Going to put some gut/poly back in there and eagerly await getting back into the court in a couple weeks.
Bless you for thisBurritos in LA are legit. That being said one of my fav places is a TexMex spot called HomeState. If any of you SoCal peeps haven’t been it’s a must. The Queso is….
Hawk touch 1.30 havent tried it. How would you compare it to the original ? 1.25 hawk touch is already nice but 1.30 in a worthy racquet could be something…Fun doubles outings the past 2x nights. The round poly experiment continues, but tonight reconfirmed that the Head Hawk 1.30 separated itself from the pack in terms of heaviness and quality of ball.
In singles rallying I could hit flatter and heavier and instantly switch to a wicked almost-moonball-heavy super spun FH or BH. And the extra SW bonus from the thicker string just amplifies the plow of that the 351 already has in spades.
Next experiment will be Cyber Flash in 1.20, 1.25, and 1.30. Should be fun.
But starting to build up a battle Royale of round poly. With Head Hawk and BBO as primary contenders. I will have to dive back into @galapagos mega-string blog (which is love) to add more to the demo list.
The buddy I was rallying with let me hit his Clash (regular) and LM Instinct. The clash was light, but felt good and really kept the ball in the court. Made me want to hit the Pro, or see what adding weight to the regular would do. The LM instinct has some of that older Head magic. That thicker beam, especially the throat, and the 18x19 pattern was a ton of fun. But it made me want to find an XL right away! Would love to crush some balls with a Gasquet-special.
Hawk (original) 1.30 is my second Head string after Lynx Tour. The string packaging promises "Power and control" and ill agree that it delivers. Ill slide Hawk Touch towards the top of the list to try next.Hawk touch 1.30 havent tried it. How would you compare it to the original ? 1.25 hawk touch is already nice but 1.30 in a worthy racquet could be something…
I have tecnifibre razor soft 1.30 waiting for me but im not sure in which racquet from my collection it could play well.
Picked up two origins on the bay for around 200 a pop brand new. Just gotta be patient. Which is an oxymoron. But yeah. September was my calmness month.Damn that rafalito mucho deniro![]()
Placing a buy rating on Origins at any pricePicked up two origins on the bay for around 200 a pop brand new. Just gotta be patient. Which is an oxymoron. But yeah. September was my calmness month.
we need a comparison to the ez100In the hopes of getting selected for the playtest today I am taking out my AM PT57A2 for a spin at lunch. Good times to be had
Season 3 is one of the best! I've been liking my Uniqlo shirts - you can get some basic "dry" types for pretty cheap there. No visible logos.In honor of RP’s check in I’ll do the same with my own update: I’ve discovered some great trousers at Uniqlo and am into Season 3 of the Sopranos, which somehow I never watched. My own racketeering still awaits.
Hi, I hope you are all well, enjoy the spooky time and get to play some tennis as well.
Just a very quick update from me before going away for some time again.
@808 sent me some racquets to test (to buy). Avocado Pro Stocks and two Shames. The Avocado is so good, I love the feel as well. However, something about them doesn't let me hit a super heavy ball with my strokes, and I miss that. The USP of this one is its maneauverability, whippiness and swiftness, and the extra weight I need is just not optimal for this one. But it is so sweet.
With the Shame, I've had them before, but I think never strung them right... The Shame with TB125 at 21 kilos transforms itself to new highs and into a superb players' racquet with no weakness really. Ah, there is leather on it as well. It is about 348g and as stable and plowy as an RF97A, but much quicker and easier to swing. The next weekend our team league matches start, and @Jouke is actually preparing three Old Blues for me as we speak. They will be matched at 340SW strung with transparent CAPs (wrong order by me).
So, I have two outings to see if I start the matches with Old Blue or if it all will end up being a Shame.
Enjoy your tennis and your racquets, and a swift recovery for those who are injured!
In honor of RP’s check in I’ll do the same with my own update: I’ve discovered some great trousers at Uniqlo and am into Season 3 of the Sopranos, which somehow I never watched. My own racketeering still awaits.
It’s the same racquet, just different grip shapewe need a comparison to the ez100
perfect. will try to add CAPS for the PT2.0 to my ezones this weekend. they're both 98" right?It’s the same racquet, just different grip shape
Correct, just marketing for yonex to make you think you’re getting a bigger sweet spot, and a paint to make it look a different shape. Number of strings is an illusion and are also the same.perfect. will try to add CAPS for the PT2.0 to my ezones this weekend. they're both 98" rig
Beckett def has his finger on the pulse right now. Dude is just nailing honest reviews without bias, other than personal preferences. I pay attention to his recommendations.I had settled a long time ago on wasabi pro in my PA98s. Beckett got me curious to try out wasasync. So put sync in the crosses same tension and tried in a hitting session for a bit. Seemed delicious and giving a real tryout in a match tomorrow
Beckett def has his finger on the pulse right now. Dude is just nailing honest reviews without bias, other than personal preferences. I pay attention to his recommendations.
In that vein, finally trying o-toro in an Origin today. Looking forward to seeing how it does against Fluxx and PR.
Looking forward to the comparison!I have borrowed an EZ100, will try and match the Murray specs and string at 62 with Alu/gut this week and compare.
@snoflewis this is a hitting session never thought about, but now it’s the most excited I’ve been to hit in a while
I love how grass roots the Carve 100 is. It just feels like a racquet which helps bring out nuances. I want to like it more than my Rafa but it just doesn’t quite work the same.Tested o toro in the origin and the Carve 100 both strung at 50. Pretty nice string with good spin although probably should have gone higher tension in the origin.
Sweet spot on the origin was more vague though not terrible at all. Pretty clearly like a little more directness- pure rush is better in the origin.
Carve 100 is a more direct feeling frame so it worked really well there. Liked it even more than DF, jury is out if I like it more than PR here. Will play a match with this setup on Tuesday. Carve is a weird frame for dampeners… some setups I like them, some I don’t. Def not needed with O Toro.
I get that. I feel the same about it compared to the Origin. The Origin is hands down my favorite frame ever, nothing is close, everything else is a toy. I play well with it also, although probably better with the carve and several other frames. I don’t care , lol. It’s still my fav.I love how grass roots the Carve 100 is. It just feels like a racquet which helps bring out nuances. I want to like it more than my Rafa but it just doesn’t quite work the same.
I cannot really discern the difference between vt leather and leather from a vibration standpoint. Putting the strips in the head changes it more but again pretty minor. I’m not certain most people outside this forum would feel a difference.Anyone here try the VT advantec leather grip? Does it mute feel too much?
I cannot really discern the difference between vt leather and leather from a vibration standpoint. Putting the strips in the head changes it more but again pretty minor. I’m not certain most people outside this forum would feel a difference.