Naww dude, the psgt is a GROAT stick as well. Everyone is different. You can not go wrong with either.
Diary dudes,
Playing tomorrow and I'm packing my TGK PP.
Among other things last week, I couldn't get over the solidness, control, the balance and weighting, and - and this is one notable area where it wins out for me over the PC/PST - the speed and whippiness... with lead @ 12, this thing flies through the zone like a high performance race car!... as PED said, this frame sure has a whole different rythym and super-fast speed.
Peace be among you my racketaholic brothers.
R
Ross you've prob mentioned before but is there a lot of difference between the retail version and the tgk.
I think my doubles partner would like it. He's after a new racket, plays with an i.rad with a massive grip on it. He likes the feel of my bc20. Im thinking its the ytpp or a custom Vt. Trouble is getting a couple at a good price. He's 16/17 and pocket money is not what it was in the days of Heseltine and the Thatch! Think he has about 150 tops......
I got a bag full of 238.5´s and find them to play quite different from the retail version. Everything is just better IMO, more flex, more solid, more control and more power. Very nice frame!
He likes the feel of my bc20. Im thinking its the ytpp or a custom Vt. Trouble is getting a couple at a good price. He's 16/17 and pocket money is not what it was in the days of Heseltine and the Thatch! Think he has about 150 tops......
Rich,There's actually some conflicting views on differences between retail and TGK PP
I am sticking with the 99s and not trying the 94. I just don't see the need. I personally do not find the 99 sluggish in any way..almost the opposite of sluggish BUT I will put the 10g buttcap in one to see how that goes since I have yet to try it out.
I am also stringing up a hybrid with the same crosses (POSG) and different mains (BMagic and Black Mamba) to compare the 2. I will try the buttcap also and that will be my return the game of tennis.
I think the 99 is so good at serving that I really can not see a better option besides a pure drive.
I am sticking with the 99s and not trying the 94. I just don't see the need. I personally do not find the 99 sluggish in any...
I think the 99 is so good at serving that I really can not see a better option besides a pure drive.
However, I played with a 6.1 this weekend and I must say, as a previous 6.1 user, I miss the plow!. Not that the PP is a wimp, far from it, but just a tad more plow would be welcome. I'm thinking of 2-3 grams at 3&9......... we'll see.
Fusion of Prestige Pro whip and cosmetics and Wilson 6.1 BCF (ball crush factor) is one of the top priorities facing tennis today. We need the two racquets to fuse.
I attempted to 6.1-tize my Prestige Pro in this 3g at 3 and 9 fashion. It gave it a really sweet solid old school feel with an easy swingweight. It was awesome on blocked one handers and half volleys. Best setup I found with that stick. Unfortunately, I got impatient and scurried back to the W.
That's exactly what I must attempt, in order to achieve "perfection", to attain "nirvana", I must create an nPrestige Pro 6.1.
Dark nights lie ahead my friends, dark dark nights. :twisted:
:LMAO! And I so agree re the net performance/feel, return wallop, and serve poppy ease... oh, and I know what you mean re this:The grommets make a noise like you are opening a beer everytime you hit a shot
:roll:The racquet felt like a tin can and looked like a chick stick,
I'm going over some thoughts in my mind though weight/modding, tensions on my string-jobs, and a few other things...
R
Funny thing Ross, I removed all the lead from my PPro after losing a tight one against an old college teammate. He's 6'4 and pulverizes the ball. I found myself hitting late and loosing too much RHS in tight situations.
After removing the lead, I compensated for slight loss of power by stringing lower and using a powerful multi as a cross string. Now I'm actually hitting bigger than when I had the extra weight in the hoop.
Try moving that weight to 3&9. You'll get more stability but won't take the big SW hit lead in the hoop produces.
I have a feeling the retail PPro is more powerful than the TGK, its stiffer and lighter thus allowing for a faster swing.
Anyway, playing a solid player is never a waste of time, nothing else helps you identify both your strengths and weaknesses with such clarity.
What got me back to trying a heavier setup was that I picked up my Prostaff Classic 6.1
Official review:
Forehand was like a 6/10. I could shape it really well but I will need some more time to deal with it. No pierce on my ball. Felt like I had no control on drives.
Also, thx for Prince low-down.There is something about tweeners that can let you scratch it out a little better against better players. If I was playing the usual 4.0 fetcher, I'd much rather have my Fed stick because I know I can boss every point.
But...against the younger big serving dudes who hit big and in higher level dubs, I feel I can get to a higher standard of play with the extreme/bab style stick. Serves, returns, forgiveness. Just gotta win those points man, ha ha.
I do think I need to lose some lead off my tip/12 o'clock... need to order some new caps now.When I first got my TGK PPs I removed 15grams of lead from under the CAPs from about the 10 to 2 position as I felt it was too unweildy. Slowly but surely I've got the 15grams back at the same position (someone at head knows what works) and added 6grams to the butt. All this plus the standard silicone in the handle my sticks weigh in at 352grams and still head light.
Prince racquets always give me the feeling that they're good, but not stellar. I know I'll always have my eye out for something better. And the open ports are an acquired taste: it does in fact open up the sweet spot quite a bit, but definitely at the expense of feel.
In other news, Plat 99 officially eliminated. If I'm entering a serving contest, though, it would be the first racquet I'd reach for. Just far more in tune with the 94, by comparison.
JG get a set of gosen polymaster in the bc20/plat94 and let me know what you think. Its worked wonders for me.
I saw Mikeler switched to a racquet that is easier on his joints. The PK Kinetic Pro 7g.
Thing is supposed to be great on your arm and hits big. Anybody ever use it here?
I think that the Platinum 94 may in fact be the GROAT.
This morning was just too good. All the swing characteristics were there but it just felt so much better having the leather grip gave me a better feel in my hand. I was really gripping and ripping today. It was also nice not having to worry about the weight strips moving having been replaced by lead. It actually covered the same amount of head space so there wasn't any kind of sluggishness.
The Tornado had a perfect response now that it is strung even across the whole bed. The added tightness gives a it more control but is still very nice on the arm.
This maybe the best setup I have ever played.
el sergento,
Trust me, against this 5 level player, I was made to feel every gram.:wink:
R
I tried it once and loved it. Huge serves and two-handed backhands, fantastic feel. Got jammed a bit on the forehand with the extra length, though; I always wondered if it could be something I'd get used to and corral, but never had it in me to go for that long test to find out. Hits very solid, driving balls through the court.
Because the 7G felt so great and hit a very solid ball (racquet is stiff while being very comfy and you feel very connected to the ball), I've always wanted to try the standard length 5G but the only way to do so is to buy.
So yeah, one of the better options out there, in my opinion, even if it's very under the radar. Same story for just about all of Pro Kennex, I guess.
Oh, and the 'beads' within the frame that rattle around - a little weird and annoying when casually wielding the frame, but I don't remember being bothered by it during play. On the plus side, you can join a Mariachi band and use the racquet instead of maracas.
hahaha..thats awesome. Just need to know some good PK options in case I get more wrist flair up. I havent been able to play yet due to weather.
I know Mikeler plays a ton of tennis, and has good tatse in sticks, so I was interested when I saw his post. It sucks when you get hurt, you start thinking different about racquets..strings..etc.
Trust me, I know exactly what you mean. When playing better players I always feel like I'm late on the ball, and I, like you, thought I have to remove the lead so I can get my racket there quicker. And I did. Then I go back to playing the "normal" bunch and I find that I cant get that pace and 'put away' plow on the ball and so the lead goes back on.
Now I've been using the 15grams at 12 and 6 on the butt cap I know I have to prepare better, be quick and generally concentrate more. All these things are essential to good tennis - and right now I'm playing pretty good.
I found the TGK without lead more demanding too, had to take big swipes at the ball.