what is stopping you atm?
Diary of a Racketaholic
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TourStatusMe
600 fixed any day of the week. Twice on Sundays.
rv75
Rookie
Doesn’t apply to all strings. Only tour status.
Btw.. I’ve been using GW 17 as a cross. Any reason to try a different gauge? I’m after soft and comfortable. Willing to try 18 or even 19 if feedback is positive
Thanks!
ryushen21
Legend
I just restrung my 2 main racquets with Tour Status. Longevity seems to be about the same but Tour Status seems to maintain a constant level of performance where BK can have moments where it seems to get better with more time on it.
Overall, I'm still preferring the feel of Tour Status to BK at least in the slightly more muted frames.
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ryushen21
Legend
Do it. Now.
tim-ay
Legend
thanks - I ordered some packs to try it out. tier one sure has great options, I’d love to have another one to keep in the mix as needed.
JGads
G.O.A.T.
I’m selling one now, but always want to keep one in the collection. It’s too good, too fun, to hit with from time to time. All that buttery belting. However the last time I hit it I said, “nope, nope, and have removed it permanently from Bag 1/Tier 2. It’s strictly a once in awhile hit, when I’m in the mood. Before I was actually thinking it could be my main, and that was naïveté. It’s really serves that kill that dream for me - specifically the second serve and the inability to get it around for adequate kicking. All that being said the H22 18x20 I tried recently was amazing, and made me realize I would seriously be tempted by such a beast if it was as the h22 was - manageable swingweight below 330. Then these suckers are a dream. They’re a dream up high, too, but too much beef for me to play a ton with it because of the errors that creep in.
RF_PRO_STAFF
Professional
Well, very smart of me. Forgot to type the code: INDOOR2021. Interesting others seem to have gotten different discount codes.
tim-ay
Legend
truth. second serves and slices are the BPs weakness for me also. i double faulted away a couple of matches I should have won last winter and that got them all sold. such a great frame but I suck. haha.
Top Banana on the opposite end of the spectrum. serves should be illegal.
JOSHL
Hall of Fame
I think this is for Europe only.
RF_PRO_STAFF
Professional
Maybe they are afraid of the Americans on this forum emptying the whole stock they have.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Yes this was what i found when i sold mine. Moved up here and was bludgeoning guys from the baseline but unable to consistently put away short balls and finish points. You really have to get to the ball super early with a frame like this and thats tough unless you are playing tennis 20+ hours a week.
An amazing frame, essentially a radical pro from the old days. I had similar issues with the youtek radical pro when that came out. It had a 340+ swingweight and felt awesome, but it was obvious that you really needed to be full timing tennis to maximize the racquet.
I find the vcore pro 97 to be an easier to use, yonex take on the h22. Not the same feel, but damn good, really soft and has that same swingfeel to it, if that make sense.
ryushen21
Legend
Talking about Tier One? They are doing a lot of volume in sales right now. Particularly their 17g offerings. I'm going to pick up a reel of Ghost Wire for the team and a reel of Tour Status 125 for myself.
Honestly, there are a lot of good string offerings right now. Most of the Tier One offerings are great. I've been pleasantly surprised by the Ytex lineup as well, particularly their twisted offerings. Lynx Tour is another one that is surprisingly good. I liked it in the Boom prototype and can't wait to get it in the VC95. And there are a few others that I haven't had a chance to order yet.
ryushen21
Legend
My league matched today played early. It's Texas/OU weekend after all and I've gotta watch the Horns playing right now.
Today I ran into the league's very own MEP. I picked up on it very quickly in the warmup. He didn't hit with huge pace but appeared to be able to generate it when he wanted to. But the variety of weapons that he had when it came to off-speed and touch shots was absolutely unreal and I knew that I was going to have to be on my toes the whole match. Luckily, I've been pushing myself more in both casual and training matches/drills to really develop my confidence in my all-court game. Again, I'm not going into a play-by-play but it was a great match that I ultimately ended up losing 4-6, 6-4, 7-10 in the super tiebreak.
The first set was close but I made the mistake of trying to make him play my game by hitting with more pace and he just used to his advantage to hit devious and dastardly slices and drop shots. His directional control was also superb as on more than one occasion I got caught looking because I thought the ball was going out and it just barely dropped in. Going into the second set, I changed gears and started using more of my own spin game to create sharp angles and hit the ball at his feet as much as possible. It let me get back in the match and had me feeling good going into the tiebreak. But then he decided to start mixing up the pace he used. He applied that variation to confusing and debilitating effect.
We had a good chat after the match and he told me that he was surprised at my play in the second set. He said my play in the mid-court was really good and that he hasn't seen as many players lately that mix it up and use the whole court. He also complimented my slice and slice serves saying that my slice serve up the T was incredibly tough to handle and my backhand slice was really tough to pick up as it stayed so low.
I think I have the serve machine as my opponent next week so that should be another interesting match. I've got a lesson this week and two hitting groups that I'm going to so I can work on some of those other wrinkles that need to be ironed out.
Today I ran into the league's very own MEP. I picked up on it very quickly in the warmup. He didn't hit with huge pace but appeared to be able to generate it when he wanted to. But the variety of weapons that he had when it came to off-speed and touch shots was absolutely unreal and I knew that I was going to have to be on my toes the whole match. Luckily, I've been pushing myself more in both casual and training matches/drills to really develop my confidence in my all-court game. Again, I'm not going into a play-by-play but it was a great match that I ultimately ended up losing 4-6, 6-4, 7-10 in the super tiebreak.
The first set was close but I made the mistake of trying to make him play my game by hitting with more pace and he just used to his advantage to hit devious and dastardly slices and drop shots. His directional control was also superb as on more than one occasion I got caught looking because I thought the ball was going out and it just barely dropped in. Going into the second set, I changed gears and started using more of my own spin game to create sharp angles and hit the ball at his feet as much as possible. It let me get back in the match and had me feeling good going into the tiebreak. But then he decided to start mixing up the pace he used. He applied that variation to confusing and debilitating effect.
We had a good chat after the match and he told me that he was surprised at my play in the second set. He said my play in the mid-court was really good and that he hasn't seen as many players lately that mix it up and use the whole court. He also complimented my slice and slice serves saying that my slice serve up the T was incredibly tough to handle and my backhand slice was really tough to pick up as it stayed so low.
I think I have the serve machine as my opponent next week so that should be another interesting match. I've got a lesson this week and two hitting groups that I'm going to so I can work on some of those other wrinkles that need to be ironed out.
isn't top banana 330+ sw? also i thought you tried the h22 16x19? I must have misunderstood.
orlin zlatarsky
New User
What is Top Banana?
BPlain
Semi-Pro
Pro Kennex Q+5X Pro
orlin zlatarsky
New User
Thank you. 305g or 315g?
tim-ay
Legend
there is only 1 of the yellow new ones. 305
orlin zlatarsky
New User
Thank you
Took my first USTA singles loss with the UP today. Only other undefeated played in the division. I double faulted no less than 10 times in a 3-6, 4-6 loss including a couple to end games. He played great, I’m not going to be that guy totally (the I should have won but..) but without my serve I can’t compensate for other flaws in my game currently like my lack of movement.
We’re playing a rematch this week as a social match.
Apparently if your lead hip has been hurting for two weeks, and is giving out on you when you change direction walking, the UP can’t serve well.
We’re playing a rematch this week as a social match.
Apparently if your lead hip has been hurting for two weeks, and is giving out on you when you change direction walking, the UP can’t serve well.
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BPlain
Semi-Pro
Having now played with the Doppio, I can already see the appeal of that 16x20 pattern with just a light less static weight, a little more SW, and that same HL balance as the dope that the TB offers. Hmmmmm...
tim-ay
Legend
they are both outstanding frames. i’m soloing TB’s just to see how it goes with dedication. i’m on a 6 match winning streak after an initial loss. last match i didn’t play that well, but won in 2…6,5. TB serving gets some easy points.
hit the ball machine to work on some issues today with a good two hours and some serves. it’s almost silly to practice serves with the TB, but oh so fun. lol
BPlain
Semi-Pro
I'm going to try my best to enjoy and stick with the dope for awhile. I play my best tennis when I emphasize my lefty spin in all aspects and the dope certainly appears to help with that in spades based on everyone's feedback and my initial impressions.
TRU PRO Official
Rookie
Good news, manufacturer is ready to ship products. Bad news, supply chain is completely broken but we hope to have them back in stock in the next few weeks, not months…
tim-ay
Legend
i’m living “the supply chain is completely broken” all week long. trying not to think about it on weekends. haha.
i get it and am patiently waiting. will be getting BK when it comes in though. lie about for a day or two so us holics can stock up! lol
JGads
G.O.A.T.
My Top Bananas are 326 (2) and 328 (1) strung up. And Lorenzo put something in there that makes them swing even easier than the standard length Banana and Banana Lite, no matter the swingweight readings.
And it was an 18/20 H22 I hit the other night. Had previously hit a 16/19 that felt more like the BP 16m. So an even bigger surprise that the 18m H22 was more whippy. Probably an anomaly.
JGads
G.O.A.T.
Enjoy the Doppio. It’s remarkable on its own. Only go to the TB if you want serving and 2HBH bliss. And really who wants all that.
ryushen21
Legend
I take 3
BPlain
Semi-Pro
I see what you did there…and I think I like it.
zus_greg
New User
Yes we can make any weight and balance. I play with a 337/291. How would you like to adjust the handle weight?
topspn
Legend
I think what Tim-ay means is there is a weight system under the pallet. For instance in Angel racquets there are little spaces in the handle. Add weight to one close to the bottom, then you add weight and make more HL. Or add more up in the handle and you add weight and a bit less HL. So he is assuming this is how different choices of weight/balance are achieved
That’s what I was thinking, and I need to order a third UP.
Bobble
Semi-Pro
@Power Player im doing a bad job digging up what abbreviated motion you’re demoing. Are we talking short setup a la Roddick/Gasquet, or serving arm up before the toss? Something else?
tim-ay
Legend
Yes, this is what I was thinking. I also was thinking other stupid thoughts, like a 27.25 version. I’m going to get through this season and then think about this some more. Your endorsement just keeps this frame banging around in my head.
JGads
G.O.A.T.
This is the essential idea (though the coach that does it at the beginning of this video isn’t doing enough with his lower half, although he’s probably just illustrating the upper):
topspn
Legend
I getting my ZUS restrung again with BK 51lbs. I’ll be picking up the new 62RA any day and should probably string same and apples to apples compare. My string collection has so many other choices Softer frame a bit more crisp string. I have some wasabi I’ve been meaning to try. Caviar, tour hex, tour sniper, TB, HGS, alpha, magic twist, top spin, etc etc etc.
Head is spinning with choices
Softer frame a bit more crisp string. I have some wasabi I’ve been meaning to try. Caviar, tour hex, tour sniper, TB, HGS, alpha, magic twist, top spin, etc etc etc.Head is spinning with choices
zus_greg
New User
I believe so. Sven hasn’t showed me how he puts it all together yet. I went down to Florida to the shop and when I saw the rackets the handle wasn’t on and there were these holes and the end almost looked like a tuning fork. One day when I go back there, I will ask him to show me. And yes there is a 27.25 option.
danbrenner
Legend
I watched the video expecting to see him actually demonstrate amd serve a few. But alas I was wrong.
Tennisist
Professional
Do you think you can pick out anything in that collection that will NOT clash with yellow? That should help narrow down your choices ...I getting my ZUS restrung again with BK 51lbs. I’ll be picking up the new 62RA any day and should probably string same and apples to apples compare. My string collection has so many other choices
Head is spinning with choices
topspn
Legend
The 62 is red. Actually red or black. The 70RA in white and yellow
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JGads
G.O.A.T.
That’s Tennis Spin content for ya.
Vicious49
Legend
Played again last night against the guy that plays 4.0 leagues. He crushed me. His serve was on so not much i could do there and my FH form has gone to crap as of late. I played awful with the UT but some good did come out of the match . . .
In the 3rd set i finally switched to the Doppio in hopes of getting a bit more forgiveness and oh my!! My serve has a lot more pop and for the OHBH . . . Wow. I think im actually preferring the Doppio over the Vc95 due to the launch angle and something about the racquet works better with my natural swing than the VC95. ill probably use the Doppio this entire week to make sure it wasnt an anomaly but I may end up making this my primary. If only @JGads would do a better job of promoting PK sticks.
currently in my bag as im trying to simplify and clear things out:
UT
UP 16m
VC95
Doppio
In the 3rd set i finally switched to the Doppio in hopes of getting a bit more forgiveness and oh my!! My serve has a lot more pop and for the OHBH . . . Wow. I think im actually preferring the Doppio over the Vc95 due to the launch angle and something about the racquet works better with my natural swing than the VC95. ill probably use the Doppio this entire week to make sure it wasnt an anomaly but I may end up making this my primary. If only @JGads would do a better job of promoting PK sticks.
currently in my bag as im trying to simplify and clear things out:
UT
UP 16m
VC95
Doppio
danbrenner
Legend
Excellent frame. I used it when it came out as a backup and really loved it. The pro is excellent as well.Just picked this up, is it any good?
yeah he is terrible at that
