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ive found this to be 100% correctAs my coach told me, ‘I don’t care what you play with. Just pick a BLUE racquet, don’t think about it, and play matches’
ive found this to be 100% correctAs my coach told me, ‘I don’t care what you play with. Just pick a BLUE racquet, don’t think about it, and play matches’
Maybe. Maybe not.This doesn't sound like the talk of someone who will be selling this frame as planned.
I can respect your change. Blue and shiny is good.ive found this to be 100% correct
In other news, had that first session with Miss Former Pro today. Asked me when I got there if I was looking for more technical stuff, or more hitting, and I told her some of both but honestly would love more hitting, since to do so against someone of that caliber would be great. She said she was much more into technical work these days and not so much hitting, and could pass me along to someone to hit with, but let's see how today goes. So we get into it, hit from the baseline. After about 15 minutes she said, "OK, I can hit with you. But I'll need to book you at the end of my days rather than the beginning because I'd rather finish with hitting than starting off my day like that and getting tired." So it seems she was just feeling me out, and I passed the hitting test. This may have been the second greatest moment of my tennis career. Which has three great moments, and the rest is sh-.
But: she wants to see what will happen if we switch my forehand grip away from being too western as it is, so in the end we're going to be doing a lot of technical work anyway, as we did today. But she's good. This could be fun.
Edit: four great moments, actually. Forgot about that one day I won a playoff match at some high school courts where a marching band was rehearsing for that night's football game on the courts beside us. Horns and drums and everything. That was something.
I may have missed it but how did you meet or connect with Miss Former Pro? If she was just feeling you out that means she hadn't seen you play before . . .
I must now learn how to tune my racquet to D standard.
The first signs of weakness appeared in the Rad MP today as I was finally able to do more side-by-side hitting with it and the VC95.
The VC95 has more oomph and easy depth. That's not to say that the depth that I get with the Rad is bad but it's slightly better with the VC95. Although the Rad is definitely spinnier for whatever that's worth.
Volleys definitely feel crisper with the VC95 as well and the response is a little bit better defined.
And lastly, the serve is better with the VC95.
To a degree, this is a case of splitting hairs and trying to find weaknesses. Overall, the Rad is an absolutely amazing racquet and an easy recommendation to anyone. I actually had one of my top girls play with it today as she needs to move on from her MG Rad OS and she loved it.
Grip shape is huge for me which is why I most likely won’t be trying any more Yonex frames. But who am I kidding I’ll probably demo one soon.Played doubles last night. I had forgotten what it feels like to play in normal weather where youre not drenched in sweat because of the humidity. Played 2 hours and I didnt feel tired at all.
Played with both the VC95 and Doppio again last night. Im preferring the VC95 overall but the Doppio has 2 things going for it which is keeping it in contention:
1. Serve. I get more pop on my serves with the Doppio. Something about it feels more natural
2. Grip shape. I prefer the PK grip shape over the more rounded Yonex one. The more i use the VC95 i can tell its giving me a callous on the 1st knuckle (inside) on my middle finger.
If not for those 2 things I think the VC95 would be the clear winner
I would likely attribute it to the customization I had done on the VCores. My frames are less headlight than the stock setup which I particularly like for the serve.Surprising to me about the serve edge for the VC95. When I demoed, that was just kind of so-so. When I hit the Rad MP demo, it was almost like serving with a sharpened Pure Drive, the kind of wallop I was getting on the ball. But hey, you've gotta roll with the VCore if it works. And you are the resident YY Gent.
I agree - if only I could decide which grip shape I really like best...Grip shape is huge for me which is why I most likely won’t be trying any more Yonex frames. But who am I kidding I’ll probably demo one soon.
Grip shape is huge for me which is why I most likely won’t be trying any more Yonex frames. But who am I kidding I’ll probably demo one soon.
Grip shape is the one thing that Dunlop has perfected. If I could have a Dunlop grip shape put on my Yonexes, I would be a very happy camper.I agree - if only I could decide which grip shape I really like best...
What about your love for VDM?Grip shape is huge for me which is why I most likely won’t be trying any more Yonex frames. But who am I kidding I’ll probably demo one soon.
if you don't mind the SW on the Rad MP and want to make it lighter and a little more HH, then there is about 4g worth of weight inside that bump on the actual trap door.I would likely attribute it to the customization I had done on the VCores. My frames are less headlight than the stock setup which I particularly like for the serve.
I'm still working on the setup on the Rad MP though. I think the current setup might have gone a little heavier than I intended. So I'm going to trim the tape in hoop and adjust what's in the tail to make it a touch lighter while still keeping the overall balance to see if that helps.
have to agree with this, on a more or less general scale.I much prefer the Head feel and grip shape.
I'd call the Vc95 and Rad Mp about even on serves. I think I get a little more free pace with the MP, but it's a tough call without data.
Defending and hitting deep without going long - the Rad MP is fantastic for this.
The frames play really similar to me, the difference to me is I much prefer the Head feel and grip shape. I also think the Radical has more free power without losing much of the direct precision of the V95. The Radical has a more plush sweetspot and a little more free pop to it.
Do you get some of the Old School Head vibes from this Radical? I've definitely had some moments where I did.I'd call the Vc95 and Rad Mp about even on serves. I think I get a little more free pace with the MP, but it's a tough call without data.
Defending and hitting deep without going long - the Rad MP is fantastic for this.
The frames play really similar to me, the difference to me is I much prefer the Head feel and grip shape. I also think the Radical has more free power without losing much of the direct precision of the V95. The Radical has a more plush sweetspot and a little more free pop to it.
What did you change to?Speaking of grip shapes, I successfully replaced the pallet on my old Extreme.
Tk82s. It had the old tk82 in a 2, while I use a 3. It was actually pretty tough, first cutting it down to length and stapling it along with taking the original off and then taping the new one together.What did you change to?
Yeah, it’s sweet huh? The G is really fantastic with that 123 BK. I still think the TB is a little better, but I change my mind every few hours and you’ll probably figure it out before me again.@tim-ay the 7G and the BK continues to be a match made in heaven, thank you. The black string also makes the whole frame rather sick looking, as the kids say. Straight up G Resurrection here. Firmly back in bag/rotation.
The Doppio Top Bananas arrive Friday. An XL PK 16/20 with a 320 swingweight will either feel unstable or illegal. Fingers crossed for the latter.
Pills.
Do you get some of the Old School Head vibes from this Radical? I've definitely had some moments where I did.
See this is what raises the questions for me. I really like the Rad. Like a lot. But I was also looking at a pair of LM Rad MPs because for some reason that frame has been on my mind lately.All the time. The sweet spot has the classic radical feel to it, that's what I love about it. It has modern punch and an awesome feel. That's why I switched to it, personally.
See this is what raises the questions for me. I really like the Rad. Like a lot. But I was also looking at a pair of LM Rad MPs because for some reason that frame has been on my mind lately.
I've even given thought to selling the n6.1 and grabbing another Rad. And that's something I thought would never cross my mind.
Yeah, it’s sweet huh? The G is really fantastic with that 123 BK. I still think the TB is a little better, but I change my mind every few hours and you’ll probably figure it out before me again.
And I just can’t wait to hear about that super light D-TB. You may start off another frenzy of TB searching and SW measuring around the globe. Part of me hopes you hate it, haha, but I’m thinking it may be la crème de la crème.
Old rad mp can’t compare to the 360+ rad mp. They are just so different. The old rad mp is more of a players frame. The creamsicle/orange crush is more modern and makes tennis easier.See this is what raises the questions for me. I really like the Rad. Like a lot. But I was also looking at a pair of LM Rad MPs because for some reason that frame has been on my mind lately.
I've even given thought to selling the n6.1 and grabbing another Rad. And that's something I thought would never cross my mind.
Wonder how a Darth maul hybrid of black/red would look?I still think the TB is better, don't get me wrong. But to not hit the G sometimes now with this BK setup is smooth criminal.
Wonder how a Darth maul hybrid of black/red would look?
Tier One needs to offer BK in red then.Great. But full BK in here is too good to mess with.
I guess there's only one thing left to do...Old rad mp can’t compare to the 360+ rad mp. They are just so different. The old rad mp is more of a players frame. The creamsicle/orange crush is more modern and makes tennis easier.
Yeah, it’s sweet huh? The G is really fantastic with that 123 BK. I still think the TB is a little better, but I change my mind every few hours and you’ll probably figure it out before me again.
And I just can’t wait to hear about that super light D-TB. You may start off another frenzy of TB searching and SW measuring around the globe. Part of me hopes you hate it, haha, but I’m thinking it may be la crème de la crème.
Now you gone and done it!I guess there's only one thing left to do...
Wow that's really under specSpeaking of Doppios, another one arrived today that I picked it up used from TW. Only 301g static weight so might need to add a bit of weight but we’ll see if I even notice the difference before I go there.
Wish I found this one before I ordered one from the bay of e-land. That one is on track to arrive by mule in late 2024.
Say what? The TE boys did that? Or did you go Euro? Euro’s are definitely more handy with the slim cuts and svelte clothing.hehehe they found for me a frap 11.13oz, 10 HL, 295 SW Just plastic on the handle
Hahaha. Darth Maul. Gotta remember this one.Wonder how a Darth maul hybrid of black/red would look?
If I can find a pic of my SV95s with FireWire and black multifeel in a hybrid I’ll post it. Looked awesome!Wonder how a Darth maul hybrid of black/red would look?
Came up with it when I took my Graphene Touch Prestige Pro and replaced the black CAPs with the red ones for the Graphene PP and strung it with a red and black poly hybrid. Looked menacing and sinister. And so Darth Maul was born.Hahaha. Darth Maul. Gotta remember this one.
Si si frap no lite! Lorenzo tired..long day. Prego una Limoncello. Mhh 295SW good enough for today, I go have my drink nowSay what? The TE boys did that? Or did you go Euro? Euro’s are definitely more handy with the slim cuts and svelte clothing.
Edit: ah, ah, ah, you are saying Frap, not Frap lite…. Wow. This is really interesting. Arrrg, this is like JGads D-TB. I want this Frap to be great for you, but I’m not sure I want to know about it.
hehehe they found for me a frap 11.13oz, 10 HL, 295 SW Just plastic on the handle
Say what? The TE boys did that? Or did you go Euro? Euro’s are definitely more handy with the slim cuts and svelte clothing.
Edit: ah, ah, ah, you are saying Frap, not Frap lite…. Wow. This is really interesting. Arrrg, this is like JGads D-TB. I want this Frap to be great for you, but I’m not sure I want to know about it.
Wow that's really under spec