Fed Kennedy
Legend
I tried the non S, back when it was called the tecnifibre 320 Vo2 max GOATlever.
but I am only steaming for the sake of exploring the fat-ski-ness of it all, I want to see how far it goes
Diary of a Racketaholic
- Thread starter Ross K
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I tried the non S, back when it was called the tecnifibre 320 Vo2 max GOATlever.
but I am only steaming for the sake of exploring the fat-ski-ness of it all, I want to see how far it goes
APD with 4g is too stiff. I tried it. Could be an option for a powerful but more forgiving and arm friendly racket.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
My Tec 315 has arrived. It sits in my office and begs me to play like a little puppy dog. Amazing PJ, head size is most likely smaller than 98. I think it indeed is a PT630 frame. Or as close as you were going to get w/out buying an old one (they're hefty) or spending the $$$$ on a PT57. The grip shape also is not a problem. Maybe because Im sized down now to 1/4. I remember the 305 grip shape being super annoying, but this one feels basically like the Babolat Pure Storm Team.
This Gads trick at 3 and 9 has intrigued me, as I always start my mods there. I think that is where I will go at first. It just matters how much headroom I have. If I can squeeze out 6 grams, I will go 4 at 3 and 9 and 2 at 12. Thats an 18 pt Sw boost.
Will have it RDC'd in a bit along with the Team.
This Gads trick at 3 and 9 has intrigued me, as I always start my mods there. I think that is where I will go at first. It just matters how much headroom I have. If I can squeeze out 6 grams, I will go 4 at 3 and 9 and 2 at 12. Thats an 18 pt Sw boost.
Will have it RDC'd in a bit along with the Team.
klementine
Hall of Fame
Please do post the numbers, if there are any variances, ie- higher sw than stated, this could be a very interesting addition.
My fear is that I'll never reach 'my balance' and swing weight with those starting specs. You guys are tempting me though!
Kind of in 'racquet nirvana' atm. Found my 'spec' for the blade2, enjoy a hit around with some T90's every now and then and still rockin' the exoT100s.
My fear is that I'll never reach 'my balance' and swing weight with those starting specs. You guys are tempting me though!
Kind of in 'racquet nirvana' atm. Found my 'spec' for the blade2, enjoy a hit around with some T90's every now and then and still rockin' the exoT100s.
JackB1
G.O.A.T.
Don't do it Ross! Even the BEST cases for the 99s give you 10 hours playable time with it. Are you willing to restring every week?
At least that's what it would be for me, since I play 3-4 times a week. I am definitely settling in now with the Blade.
bad_call
Legend
Gads and Fed,
It sure has been - and remains - an almighty challenge. Why, seems like only yesterday we all set out on our Steam journey, oblivious of what would confront us and lie it wait.
OMG...appropriate analogy?...maybe so.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Yep. It really matters what those numbers are. For me, the Team at 337 with a 4 pts hl balance is the closest I have gotten to perfection. I will find out what that magic # on SW is, and also if I can go a hair higher to 340 as well.
If not, the good news is that I can slap a skin feel on the Tec and drop 10 grams. Im hoping that I can just lead the head and be set. If the stick comes in at around 310 or so in SW I should be fine.
Made some serve tweaks this week (abbreviated) and am able to serve better with the heavier racquet now. That is a big time, since I like a little heavier weight on my groundstrokes. The funniest part is that I made a modfather mistake and was playing last weekend at a SW close to 350..It hit like a beast, but the ball was not dropping in soon enough. I thought I was just being weak, so I switched back to an abbreviated serve and was able to play halfway decent. Dropped the SW back down to the 330s (guessing - will know in a bit) and it was perfection. Stayed abbreviated on serve, and that's money as well. I can hit an american twist again.
Moral for me, is I can now play very well closer to 340 than 330 now. That is great news. Also the Team weighted like this makes scooping up the short balls and whipping them into corners easier.
The other thing is that the Team is so dialed in, so freaking nice, that if this Tec blows me away once I get it set up, I will know it's a good one. The way I have the team setup right now, I could probably hand it to anyone here and you would all think I bought it from a pro room. It is my mod masterpiece so far. My greatest work.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
The platform release - 315 ltd.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Ok. RDC reveals the tec SW is 303. And the psteam is 325. So heavier weight means I like the SW a little lower. This is good. I'm thinking 4 grams at 3 and 9 on the tec and 2 at the tip will nail it. I have not weighed it yet, but if its 330, I will be in business. If its heavy I will go skin feel.
Either way it's nice that I am liking 325 SW. Makes modding a lot less polarized and easier to do.
Also seems like longer lead at 3 and 9 and less at 12 has been a formula that works for me.
Either way it's nice that I am liking 325 SW. Makes modding a lot less polarized and easier to do.
Also seems like longer lead at 3 and 9 and less at 12 has been a formula that works for me.
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mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Yep ! Basically if its around 330, I like the SW around 333. The more static weight, the less SW I need. So this is why I think gads may be in the same boat and the tecs won't be too tough to mod. If it is 342 or so, you can be at 320ish and be fine. I'm guessing gads is at around 311 SW or so and probably will want 3 grams at 12 at the most.
JGads
G.O.A.T.
As stated in the other thread, Ended up with two grams at 12 (one long 8inch strip) and approximately four grams (two on each side) at 3/9 last night, along with leather and OG.. Will add a touch more at 3/9 for next time, replace leather for Head Syntac and add either og or a touch of lead to top of grip or throat if needed, and I think I'll be extremely close, for me.
JackB1
G.O.A.T.
I'm not sure how I missed that?
I thought you were now in nirvana with the PS Team? Why mess with the TF315 now? just askin....
also...you don't mind that Head-like grip shape on the Tech's?
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
^^ JB1, you realize this is the rackaholics thread, right? those of us in here are all afflicted by this serious and uncontrollable disease that manifests itself by a racquet switch every few mins, days, weeks or months.
we sacrifice ourselves for the sake of research.
we sacrifice ourselves for the sake of research.
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Power Player
Bionic Poster
I'm not sure how I missed that?
I thought you were now in nirvana with the PS Team? Why mess with the TF315 now? just askin....
also...you don't mind that Head-like grip shape on the Tech's?
I've answered all those ???s in my last few posts I thought.
nooooo. Great racquet but :
Super open pattern, stiff, doesn't have the feel.
The 315 is considered to be the closest thing to a pt57A out there that is not a pt57a. Meaning - a platform stick, soft, no vibrations, good power even for a low flex, epic control. this has been verified so far by the most knowledgeable posters
Basically, it's not at all like any of the tecs we have used in the past few years.
JGads
G.O.A.T.
That Tec feels NOTHING like this Tec. Gone is the signature Tec Twang and stiffness.
^^ JB1, you realize this is the rackaholics thread, right? those of us in here are all afflicted by this serious and uncontrollable disease that manifests itself by a racquet switch every few mins, days, weeks or months.
we sacrifice ourselves for the sake of research.
Quote of the day. It's almost signature worthy.
My racaholic loins are burning.
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
Quote2 of the day! :grin:
i'm all out of quotes. my creative juices are only good for 1 a day!
JackB1
G.O.A.T.
^^ JB1, you realize this is the rackaholics thread, right? those of us in here are all afflicted by this serious and uncontrollable disease that manifests itself by a racquet switch every few mins, days, weeks or months.
we sacrifice ourselves for the sake of research.
I do, I do. But PP kind of snuck that one past me
I skimmed through the posts the past 2 days and got lost (busy at work)I thought he was GOATing it up with his Team? But there's alway's that part of a holic that yearns to check out the "unexplored territory"
funny thing is I have a buddy who is a TF dealer and can get any of their sticks at pretty much cost. I just never saw something in their line that appeals to me, plus that damn grip shape! I might have to check out this 315 LTD (16m) though. I would just go 1 grip size down and use some tape on the pallet to square it up some. I will be removing the leather anyway, so the layers of tape won't add any extra weight. I will probably start with 4" strips at 3/9 to get the swinweight up near 325 and the balance to around 4 pts.
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JackB1
G.O.A.T.
Weren't people reporting it's the same pallet as in the Head's (non Speed)?? That is very rectangular.
If I use a 3/8" in the new Blade and Bab's and a 1/2" for Prince/Dunlop/Yonex. What size should I get for the TF's? Do they run larger than norm or true (like Prince/Dunlop)?
ChicagoJack
Hall of Fame
...you realize this is the rackaholics thread, right? those of us in here are all afflicted by this serious and uncontrollable disease that manifests itself by a racquet switch every few mins, days, weeks or months.
Heh. There really ought to be a some sort of naughty resort in Thailand where you can demo all the racquets you desire, free of any commitment for one glorious week.
-Jack
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Power Player
Bionic Poster
I thought you were goating with the blade JackB and weren't going to change?
But yeah, just playing.
You answer your own questions it seems like. What made you interested in the tec? Just follow that path of thinking and you will most likely be able to figure out mine.
I have the Team set up perfectly and like it a lot. the grip shape on the tec feels the same as the Bab team. I need to hit with it before I can say for sure, but it is not as bad as I was thinking it would be.
Also, I played a Head graphite Master for 10 years..so maybe that is why I dont mind it..plus going down a size helps a lot.
But yeah, just playing.
You answer your own questions it seems like. What made you interested in the tec? Just follow that path of thinking and you will most likely be able to figure out mine.
I have the Team set up perfectly and like it a lot. the grip shape on the tec feels the same as the Bab team. I need to hit with it before I can say for sure, but it is not as bad as I was thinking it would be.
Also, I played a Head graphite Master for 10 years..so maybe that is why I dont mind it..plus going down a size helps a lot.
JackB1
G.O.A.T.
I am doing well with the Blade and am going to play my entire spring season with it. I played some singles last night with it against a pretty tough 4.0 and although he won 6-4, 6-4 he said afterwards it was a tossup and he also said my serve was never better.
I am just interested in trying out the TF315 and cannot get any TF demos around here. But for the price I can get a new TF for, I can resell it after an extended demo and not lose a penny
I'm not expecting to play well with it. I know its probably too much stick for me...but I do love a flexy/soft/classic feel, with a sweet feeling sweetspot. There's basically no risk. If I don't like it, one of you lucky holics here will get a deal on it
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Count me in. :twisted:
Along with the BLX Tour and TF 315 and whatever else I may have missed in the last two days?
... just kidding! 
PED
Legend
Power Player
Bionic Poster
It weighs in right on spec. I went with 2 grams at 12 and 4 at 3 and 9. 342, 5pts hl, sw close to 320.
The atp dampener weighs 4 grams..i tossed it plus the collar on the handle to free up space. Samp damp is on and a supergrap and its 342.
Off to hit.
The atp dampener weighs 4 grams..i tossed it plus the collar on the handle to free up space. Samp damp is on and a supergrap and its 342.
Off to hit.
Fed Kennedy
Legend
4GS/Steam udpate. At 4 hours the string is slightly notched. Playability is still good. I have never volleyed this well...15G poly lol wtf.
Crushed my friend today 1 and 2. So far so good.
Crushed my friend today 1 and 2. So far so good.
JGads
G.O.A.T.
Excellent.
4 and 3 playoff win with Zeusifer. A weekend holic bender of Tecs and Teams to look forward to.
All is good in racquetvile.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Tfight 315 is the real deal.
You dont want to play it light though. It needs a little heft on it.
Its a playing level above the blade imo. True classic players stick.
Also its a 95 not a 98. I can tell it rewards comitment though. Have to spend time with it to really maximize what it can do.
You dont want to play it light though. It needs a little heft on it.
Its a playing level above the blade imo. True classic players stick.
Also its a 95 not a 98. I can tell it rewards comitment though. Have to spend time with it to really maximize what it can do.
Murray_fan1
Professional
Ok while Gads and PP Tfight I am going to start Vcoring again. Went to my local shop with the intention of checking out the new Volkl mid demo and left with the Vcore 97 310 instead. Loving this frame. Firm but not stiff, solid despite the lower swing weight and has that Prestige like combo of feel and control. Extremely spin friendly even with the rather closed centre string pattern. Will add a little lead at 3 & 9, over grip to bring up the static weight a little and we should be good to go. More to come .
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
agreed. i hit briefly w/ gadsy's last night. tension too high for me..swingweight too high for me...even so, the feel was pretty good. storm is better for me but then again, the storm is spec'd for me.
will have to resist the temptation for sure given that i haven't even started in w/ my PS Team yet! :shock:
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
Okay, four hours and counting!... I want to know the magic hour when 4GS performance goes belly-up or it pops on you.
We're a creative literary lot here for sure. Mine of course is 'the dark destroyer'... Q to all RHs: what's yours called?
What a neat little summation, PP, and I'm so glad I read that. The frame feedback had grabbed my attention from a few weeks ago, but after reading ^ I'm thinking I almost certainly will not be jumping aboard the growing TF 315 Ltd bandwagon.
Timbo's hopeless slice
Hall of Fame
We're a creative literary lot here for sure. Mine of course is 'the dark destroyer'... Q to all RHs: what's yours called?
'The Beast'
ye, so?
klementine
Hall of Fame
This is it ladies and gentleman! The future of Tennis is now......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr0mIJ9yhhU
My wife's first day of work as a tennis coach was yesterday (so proud of her). One 'coach' (and I use the term loosely) handed her a business card and it actually says 'combining Tennis and Rollerblading for the ultimate fun & fast-paced experience!'.
I'm still laughing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr0mIJ9yhhU
My wife's first day of work as a tennis coach was yesterday (so proud of her). One 'coach' (and I use the term loosely) handed her a business card and it actually says 'combining Tennis and Rollerblading for the ultimate fun & fast-paced experience!'.
I'm still laughing.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Yes, Rollerblade tennis! That sounds extremely painful.
I have no name for my sticks yet, but I'd like to name my Tec "the wife" because if I dial it in right, I will need to commit to it. There are a lot of traits to it that really grabbed me and I think it could make me become a better player.
It looks like it could begin and end with Tecnifibre for me, as my first stick I bought when I ventured back into serious play was the Tfight 335.
Going to give it some time, string it up with poly mains in a week or so since my arm feels fine with it, and then get serious.
BTW, I followed my own advice, and I would stress this to anyone. If you buy a new stick online, have them string it up with Prince Original Syn gut. You will learn so much about the racquet in a short amount of time. I already know that at 56#s with syn gut, it plays perfectly in terms of depth control. So I know I can string poly in the upper 40s and be fine. Usually the POSG is free, so it will save you some cash while you figure out what the stick can do.
I also can not believe anyone could not play well with full syn gut. Yes it breaks quickly (mine is already starting to go), but I was able to generate rather good spin in a tight pattern. I think anyone who is newer should just master syn gut and forget about poly. You should be able to oval the ball with syn gut before you graduate to the poly strings. It would save a lot of people arm pain and $$$$$.
I have no name for my sticks yet, but I'd like to name my Tec "the wife" because if I dial it in right, I will need to commit to it. There are a lot of traits to it that really grabbed me and I think it could make me become a better player.
It looks like it could begin and end with Tecnifibre for me, as my first stick I bought when I ventured back into serious play was the Tfight 335.
Going to give it some time, string it up with poly mains in a week or so since my arm feels fine with it, and then get serious.
BTW, I followed my own advice, and I would stress this to anyone. If you buy a new stick online, have them string it up with Prince Original Syn gut. You will learn so much about the racquet in a short amount of time. I already know that at 56#s with syn gut, it plays perfectly in terms of depth control. So I know I can string poly in the upper 40s and be fine. Usually the POSG is free, so it will save you some cash while you figure out what the stick can do.
I also can not believe anyone could not play well with full syn gut. Yes it breaks quickly (mine is already starting to go), but I was able to generate rather good spin in a tight pattern. I think anyone who is newer should just master syn gut and forget about poly. You should be able to oval the ball with syn gut before you graduate to the poly strings. It would save a lot of people arm pain and $$$$$.
JackB1
G.O.A.T.
PP u are right on the money with your comments about syn gut. Not sure why ALL DEMOS aren't just strung with it? I see demos strung with poly that is obviously old and dead...or racquets strung with a multi that is old and has no tension and balls just rocket off them. Find a durable 16g good quality syngut and string all demos with it. I recently tried a Donnay P1 demo that had $3 Genesis syngut in it and it felt incredible. Syngut truly is the Rodney Dangerfield of the string world. Isn't Prince original STILL the baseline string for RSI?
JackB1
G.O.A.T.
Murray....the VCore 97 is somewhat similar to the TF 315...at least specwise. Check it out:
TF315: 11.6oz, 7HL, 301sw, 59 stiff, 20mm, 16x19
VC97: 11.5oz, 7HL, 314sw, 67 stiff, 20.5mm, 16x20
Vcore has a bit higher stock swingweight and is definitely stiffer.
RHs
An all too rare and typically frustrating outing earlier (UK weather has been in heavy winter mode seems like forever now... any visitors to these shores be warned:wink. Anyhow, had a few hours checking out the dark destroyer 16x19 (Tb/Ion Hexa), and the gold/black Blade (VS/Co-focus). Plus a brief bit of steaming (w/TB) to end the morning.
The tinkering with grips, mods, etc seems to be paying off as I found the 16x19 swinging more effortlessly, groundstrokes very nice in the feel dept and booming but with some nice control. Still need to get back that exquisite bh of a few backs ago, and serve-wise, a little underwhelming, however the headwind I was playing in kind of explains those two points.
The gold/black continues to surprise me. Definitely noticed some nice touch and feel going on (gut/poly here is wonderful.) Seems even a notch up in accuracy over it's black pj brother. Again, this one swings lovely, I like that kind of lagging sensation before accelerating into the ball. Interesting re slightly lower trajectory (of course I am coming to this as an avowed APD wielding topspinner type.) TBH I already feel this is one of my fav closed pattern frames along with the N95, PT630. The Q I can't quite A yet is is this just a tad too demanding for me?
With the 99s, only wound down and hit with it for 15 mins. Only real impressions made were I was ripping some tasty topspin (as you'd expect), and this frame doesn't compare so terribly at all to the Blade(s) re solidness.
So, slow progress for this here 'holic. But despite the tedious weather, it's nice to just be playing again.
Bring on the summer!
An all too rare and typically frustrating outing earlier (UK weather has been in heavy winter mode seems like forever now... any visitors to these shores be warned:wink
. Anyhow, had a few hours checking out the dark destroyer 16x19 (Tb/Ion Hexa), and the gold/black Blade (VS/Co-focus). Plus a brief bit of steaming (w/TB) to end the morning.The tinkering with grips, mods, etc seems to be paying off as I found the 16x19 swinging more effortlessly, groundstrokes very nice in the feel dept and booming but with some nice control. Still need to get back that exquisite bh of a few backs ago, and serve-wise, a little underwhelming, however the headwind I was playing in kind of explains those two points.
The gold/black continues to surprise me. Definitely noticed some nice touch and feel going on (gut/poly here is wonderful.) Seems even a notch up in accuracy over it's black pj brother. Again, this one swings lovely, I like that kind of lagging sensation before accelerating into the ball. Interesting re slightly lower trajectory (of course I am coming to this as an avowed APD wielding topspinner type.) TBH I already feel this is one of my fav closed pattern frames along with the N95, PT630. The Q I can't quite A yet is is this just a tad too demanding for me?
With the 99s, only wound down and hit with it for 15 mins. Only real impressions made were I was ripping some tasty topspin (as you'd expect), and this frame doesn't compare so terribly at all to the Blade(s) re solidness.
So, slow progress for this here 'holic. But despite the tedious weather, it's nice to just be playing again.
Bring on the summer!
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Ross, nice. I tend to find the sticks that feel a little more advanced can sometimes pay off in a match - if you are an over hitter under pressure.
If you are one who tends to stiffen up and push a little more under pressure, you want to stay with the easier racquet.
If you are one who tends to stiffen up and push a little more under pressure, you want to stay with the easier racquet.
Fuji
Legend
Lots going on since I last posted in here!
@PP: The Tec looks so similar to my PSL, it makes me wonder if they play the same. Any insight to that?
Regarding what I call my sticks? They are all named "Gonzo" as in all 6 of my PSTours haha!
Regarding Syn gut: I've been using 17G syn gut now for the last month or so, and my shoulder + arm haven't felt this good in over a year. Truly awesome stuff. I really like the way that I'm hitting with it, even though the durability is pretty bad haha. I have been testing out 16G and 17G and I'm unsure what I'm going to be getting on my next reel. The 17g just plays so nicely with good comfort/pop/spin but sometimes if I lean a little too much into a shot it's a bit iffy. The 16G rectifies this problem, but the marginal increase in durability and the slight loss of spin sort of cancels it out. Syn gut is lasting me about 2 hours of drilling / 4 hours of match play, so honestly I can't complain, especially when it's like 1.50$ a string job off my Gosen reel.
Also: Tried a "cheap" version of the original Jolly Rig last night in my Pro Staff 90 that weighs like 14oz. It played unreal. I had it strung with Prince Problend/BHBR @ 30lbs. It surprised me at how amazing and soft it played. I know that Problend is literally the stiffest string on the market, but for some reason unbeknownst to me, it played softer then some gut beds I have used. Absolutely amazing. If I had a better arm for health, this would be my go to set up, but since I'm playing sensibly and keeping healthy, I probably won't fool around with this set up too much, but holy man, just unreal playability. I hit the best slices I ever had in my life last night with this rig, and my forehand was untouchable. I now understand why Jolly used it for so long. I was leaning in and flattening out the ball without a problem of sending it long, and I was pinning the baseline within about 2 feet off every ball. True freedom to hit as big as I wanted, plus the spin was nice and tight, not overly loopy like I sometimes get with full poly. Ugh, I feel like I'm touching forbidden fruit with this set up, but it is amazing.
-Fuji
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I am pretty sure the Tec has a little more oomph to it than the Pure Storm ltd. It should be a bit easier to use. If you have ever tried the PT630 or 57A, this is that racquet. I could blindfold most people and hand them both sticks and the only difference they would notice is the weight.
Compared to the team - it is not easy to do yet because they need to be strung the same. My Team has RIP and it has dropped from 56#s to the 40s. So the ball was flying a little. The only issue with the Team is it has some hot spots where the ball can fly sometimes. Example would be punch shots. I can hit a punch shot and the ball can go long. Its a small issue, as the Team makes me feel very connected to the ball and the Tfight only improves that sensation.
Compared to the team - it is not easy to do yet because they need to be strung the same. My Team has RIP and it has dropped from 56#s to the 40s. So the ball was flying a little. The only issue with the Team is it has some hot spots where the ball can fly sometimes. Example would be punch shots. I can hit a punch shot and the ball can go long. Its a small issue, as the Team makes me feel very connected to the ball and the Tfight only improves that sensation.
JackB1
G.O.A.T.
RHs
An all too rare and typically frustrating outing earlier (UK weather has been in heavy winter mode seems like forever now... any visitors to these shores be warned:wink
The tinkering with grips, mods, etc seems to be paying off as I found the 16x19 swinging more effortlessly, groundstrokes very nice in the feel dept and booming but with some nice control. Still need to get back that exquisite bh of a few backs ago, and serve-wise, a little underwhelming, however the headwind I was playing in kind of explains those two points.
The gold/black continues to surprise me. Definitely noticed some nice touch and feel going on (gut/poly here is wonderful.) Seems even a notch up in accuracy over it's black pj brother. Again, this one swings lovely, I like that kind of lagging sensation before accelerating into the ball. Interesting re slightly lower trajectory (of course I am coming to this as an avowed APD wielding topspinner type.) TBH I already feel this is one of my fav closed pattern frames along with the N95, PT630. The Q I can't quite A yet is is this just a tad too demanding for me?
With the 99s, only wound down and hit with it for 15 mins. Only real impressions made were I was ripping some tasty topspin (as you'd expect), and this frame doesn't compare so terribly at all to the Blade(s) re solidness.
So, slow progress for this here 'holic. But despite the tedious weather, it's nice to just be playing again.
Bring on the summer!
Hey Rossy....you are more determined with the 99s that I was. But it sounds like it COULD be a better fit for you anyway, since you came from a APD and play a loopy topspin type of game. I like to drive the ball more with a lower trajectory and the 99s wasn't a good fit for me in the long run. It did tease me though, with short periods of brilliance.
Did you try the 5g's in the butt handle of the Blade 16x19? That seems to be working good for me now. I just strung up my 2nd Blade with Prince Beast 17g / Nvy 16 at 50/53 and it's very nice indeed. Beast is just one of my all time fav poly's for sure. Great feel and nice pop and lasts pretty long.
On a side note: I have come to realize that the key to "safe holicing", is to keep your familiarity with one main stick. If you keep that and just try others on the side, you always have that familar stick available for important competitive matches. Then when you play with other racquets here and there for a bit, it doesn't really disturb what you have built up with your main racquet. But if I use one stick for 2 weeks....use another for 2 weeks....etc, it's tough to stay consistent. I am going to continue using my Blade as my #1 and keep in touch with it, if I do try some others on the side. I know this last paragraph may be obvious to most, but sometimes I forget it.
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Power Player
Bionic Poster
I think my plan is to use one racquet and keep the rest in the closet in case something changes. I have my blades for sale, but I may pull that down and not sell them - just because they are not worth that much (less than a 100 for both), and it would be nice to know they are there.
Im already doing this to the Blade Team as well. And most likely the perfectly leaded PSTeam will ride with me in the bag for a bit until I get doubles of the Tfight, and then I may closet it. Just having those other sticks on hand should hopefully keep the holic vibes down a little. I truthfully get off more on playing better and better than anything else, and that means every time I am out there I want the same strings, same stick, same weight.
The summer could hit and make the Tfight too tough, but I don't think so. It's easier to wield than say the 6.1 95, and comfort is not an issue.
So anyway, I see myself settling it back down after my foray from the Blade. At least I stayed with the 18x20, thin beam, players stick formula. Just fine tuned and went for softness and more control this time.
Tfight time.
Im already doing this to the Blade Team as well. And most likely the perfectly leaded PSTeam will ride with me in the bag for a bit until I get doubles of the Tfight, and then I may closet it. Just having those other sticks on hand should hopefully keep the holic vibes down a little. I truthfully get off more on playing better and better than anything else, and that means every time I am out there I want the same strings, same stick, same weight.
The summer could hit and make the Tfight too tough, but I don't think so. It's easier to wield than say the 6.1 95, and comfort is not an issue.
So anyway, I see myself settling it back down after my foray from the Blade. At least I stayed with the 18x20, thin beam, players stick formula. Just fine tuned and went for softness and more control this time.
Tfight time.
arrowtowntennisclub
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PP, what string pattern are your Tfights?
a 16x19, lighter pt630 sounds incredibly attractive. Especially if i can replace the leather with a syn grip and add a little lead at 3/9. something like 325g strung, 320-325g SW would be ideal
i have a original star trek red font austrian pt630 modded by **** with **** leather grip, silicone in handle and lead under the caps that weights over 13.4 oz (was purchased second hand in almost immaculate condition this way) sitting in my closet as a homage to racketholic nirvana. I do bring it out from time to time, if only to crush forehands and remind me what a truly spectacular feeling stick feels like. But i would never seriously play with it.
having so much fun with the blade though....
a 16x19, lighter pt630 sounds incredibly attractive. Especially if i can replace the leather with a syn grip and add a little lead at 3/9. something like 325g strung, 320-325g SW would be ideal
i have a original star trek red font austrian pt630 modded by **** with **** leather grip, silicone in handle and lead under the caps that weights over 13.4 oz (was purchased second hand in almost immaculate condition this way) sitting in my closet as a homage to racketholic nirvana. I do bring it out from time to time, if only to crush forehands and remind me what a truly spectacular feeling stick feels like. But i would never seriously play with it.
having so much fun with the blade though....
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Yes, too much about the 99s I appear to like, so can't quite turn away from it. It's still behind the Blade though for me. Sad truth is my playing time has seriously curtailed last 2 weeks and more, which is frustrating.
I did indeed try out lead in butt handle and it's worked very well. thanks to you and PED for this tip/pointing out I was messing my balance by playing previously with such minimal grip. Definitely swung a lot sweeter today. I may tinker around a bit with lead/grips until I find exactly what I want, but I'm much closer now.
