im guessing you have some Hawk Touch but if not, I’ve got a set of 1.25 and 1.20. Happy to send them to you.
Thats the funky dampener thing innit?
I haven't played with it that much (about 15 mins). But from what I felt it was like a more controlled pure dad that doesn't destroy your arm.
Appreciated but I have plenty of seeding sets thanks!
That's good to know, I've never tried the Technifibre. Is this the one that says ATP on it?
That’s a 315 gram tweener correct? If so you have discovered my favorite power frame spec. Keep us posted on how it progresses for you.
Well, as it currently stands I’d have to say the 27.165 (69 cm) of my Marins. My drug dealer 808 got these in my hands as well as a Radical that’s the same length and this seems to be a Goldilocks situation of giving you just something a little extra but hiding the length. I never feel like I’m swinging an XL. Still can whip the inside-in. Yet have the added leverage (or placebo) on backhands and serves. I have now tried various Prestiges at 27, 27.25, 27.165, and this latter measurement seems to be just right.
Moutet was talking about liking it with regards to comfort. I also thought this might be a comfortable pure dad.
Yes. I can weigh it again next time I remove one if you need a bit more exact numbers. It's much lighter than my Head leather grips though - maybe by 4-5g or so.
I played with mine yesterday and it's a super fun frame. Very comfy and good spin and power. The 305s suits my style better and I get better consistency and control with it. If there are arm issues with the 305s it's good to know there's a frame like the GT98 that I wouldn't mind playing with.
i wont be using my promo , i like the official PJ and matching frames cosmetically. but it is very cool to have and you might regret losing something that cool
Ugh I know bro. I’m really wrestling with it - it’s so sexy close up
Have a 2025 100 on the way for a prolonged playtest (really enjoyed the demo!). Maybe I asked before, but are you adding weight to these at all?'25 EZone 100 (2 of them).
Why didn't I go back to the '22 EZone 100? I gave them to a close friend with the caveat that "I might ask for these back". Then I was to embarrassed to ask for them back. I thought I had ruined myself with those ultra light RF's. But, a little commitment to the '25 EZone and it all came back. Most importantly, my serve is coming back holding about 90% of the time.
I'm back on the wagon and will probably stay there for quite some time as I'm broke.
@Pneumated1
It’s a 300 unstrung, so..I guess?
I don’t think I played with it enough to make up my mind on that.
love it, both the rack and the frames. some absolute gems
Oh ok it’s 315 strung weight. I thought it was unstrung 315 when I glanced at the specs.Threw me off since the frame is called a 300 but it makes far more sense. Well easy enough to add a grip and lead to it if you ever get bored and want to experiment.
Nah, not necessary. I’ll just grab one and give it a go when I need another leather grip.
I did add a leather grip to mine, but no additional weight.
Yup. You just don't screw them in. And this model expands to double the width of you have a ton of frames.
My brother says it's a magic stick for him on serve but on groundstrokes he thinks it has less power than his Percept 100. I know that's not relative to other 98's but it's the first 98 he's used since the Radical MP over a year ago.
The GT will of course give mixed perceptions cause if you hit lower on the stringbed, groundstrokes might come up short and you won’t be getting much advantage from that tear drop shape or open string pattern.
I don't find it very powerful but it is powerful for a 98. I've only played with it once so far so my opinion could change but think it's on par with the PA98 in terms of power on actual groundstrokes. Where the PA98 shines is on defensive shots. That thick beam just helps you block anything back. The GT98 though is on a totally different level in terms of feel. Between the 2 I'd lean towards the GT98 because of the feel but it's too early to call this race.
You're referring to the 100 while I had the 100D. I'd say the GT98 is definitely more powerful than the 100D.
I haven’t hit the GT98 but it wouldn’t surprise me. I’m playing with the 2023 GPro (Aux 2) and it’s significantly more powerful than the 360+ versions. Add in a thicker beam and 16x19 plus whatever layup tweaks have happened and it seems like it would be a powerful stick.
Do you want to try out the GT? I can offer an extended demo. My promo pj won’t see much use now that I have my 4 main frames
I appreciate but nah. I don’t want to disrupt the mojo I have going on with my GPro and spring season right around the corner.
The man gives out more Head than Paris Hilton at an Oscars after party.
@SupahMan5000 May I try the GT?I appreciate but nah. I don’t want to disrupt the mojo I have going on with my GPro and spring season right around the corner.
At least until I lose my first match. Than all bets are off
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The milky white, cream color of Hawk Tour works nicely in the speed
Still much prefer Aux1 pj but this is a nice combo
Since I had all these frames somewhat organized I decided to go and pull more out of my closet and bags to see everything I had. Just realized I had a few more in the ADV bag that I forgot to pull out. Those 2 wrapped ones are 2 Ultra Tours that I have been saving as backups.
@SupahMan5000 , #1, glad you're active on the forum again! #2, can you tell us if hawk tour is the same string that was tested by TTW in a blind V1 vs V2 play test a while back as their mysterious prototype new poly?The milky white, cream color of Hawk Tour works nicely in the speed
Still much prefer Aux1 pj but this is a nice combo
Yeah supposedly thats what it is.
The gravity MP was always good imo. If you are used to gpro, ps97 or blade 98 you'll want to add weight but it's always been a solid choice.
Yes it should be that poly. Whichever version they finalized
That's great news! I was on that playtest and I really hope they went with V2. Both good strings, but the V2 was fantastic.
