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OMG, he uses power pads! It must not be a stock RF97!
Looks just like the racquets I use!
Looks just like the racquets I use!
Yes. I try to recreate this every time I put leather onIs it bad that what really excites me is actually how perfectly the leather grip and the tape at the top of the grip has been applied and not the racquet itself?
Looks kind of like and RF97.
Where are they saying that? Endorsements and manufacturer insiders are very different things.And here they're telling you Radwanska plays with a Srixon.. You better take them at their word..
He personally signs all the retail rackets.. for sure..he signs his own racquet too?
What's your point? That Federer's racket is a retail, off the shelf unit? You cannot get a SW of 350 with retail racket short of performing surgery on it. Given that, you believe that Wilson gives Federer foam filled, weigthed up, retail rackets so that P1 technicians can spend time removing the grip, the handle, grind it to the bare pin, remove foam and weight from the handle, THEN go on and customize it? Why is Wilson painting and providing XL H22 and H19 rackets to all their pros then, instead of giving them off the shelf rackets? It simply doesn't add up. Your 'insiders' are either clueless shmocks, BS artists, or are simply telling you stories because that's the party line.Where are they saying that? Endorsements and manufacturer insiders are very different things.
Your timing could not be any better. From earlier today here are Roger's foam filled racquets at Priority 1 ready for new grips moulded. Roger's batch don't get the moulded grip from the factory, but that's the only difference.What's your point? That Federer's racket is a retail, off the shelf unit? You cannot get a SW of 350 with retail racket short of performing surgery on it. Given that, you believe that Wilson gives Federer foam filled, weigthed up, retail rackets so that P1 technicians can spend time removing the grip, the handle, grind it to the bare pin, remove foam and weight from the handle, THEN go on and customize it? Why is Wilson painting and providing XL H22 and H19 rackets to all their pros then, instead of giving them off the shelf rackets? It simply doesn't add up. Your 'insiders' are either clueless shmocks, BS artists, or are simply telling you stories because that's the party line.
Have your 'insiders' checked Roger's rackets and showed that the RA is 68, like the retail version?
Hopefully this puts this conversation to rest!Well... there it is!
and the grip plays a huge part in how it balances & swingsYour timing could not be any better. From earlier today here are Roger's foam filled racquets at Priority 1 ready for new grips moulded. Roger's batch don't get the moulded grip from the factory, but that's the only difference.
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What's your point? That Federer's racket is a retail, off the shelf unit? You cannot get a SW of 350 with retail racket short of performing surgery on it.
Gee, I thought they were retail. Now they're not. That's the only difference? Cross your heart?Your timing could not be any better. From earlier today here are Roger's foam filled racquets at Priority 1 ready for new grips moulded. Roger's batch don't get the moulded grip from the factory, but that's the only difference.
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Where did he say they are not retail? Dude, stop being a d bag, seriously. You're trolling now. Did you even read up on Peter Fig and Wilson officials previous posts on numerous threads here? They always maintained that Federers batch was same as retail minus grip and Fed sent it for customization afterwards. So bottomline: Its a damn retail racquet which is given to him without the grip, and Priority One take care of grip mold. How hard is it for you to understand that grip mold can have an affect on final specs of the racquet, jeez!Gee, I thought they were retail. Now they're not. That's the only difference? Cross your heart?
We know that Wilson officials would never lie...Dude, stop being a d bag, seriously. Did you even read up on Peter Fig and Wilson officials previous posts on numerous threads here? They always maintained that Federers batch was same as retail and Fed sent it for customization afterwards. So bottomline: Its a damn retail racquet without the grip mold which P1 takes care off. So yeah, it bottomline.
I'd rather trust them than a random anonymous poster on a tennis forum peddling conspiracy theoriesWe know that Wilson officials would never lie...
I'm not a Wilson official.We know that Wilson officials would never lie...
Lol, IKEA boxes, the same where my kids keep their toys and building blocks in.![]()
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Damn!! That is so cool!! Thanks for the pic.Your timing could not be any better. From earlier today here are Roger's foam filled racquets at Priority 1 ready for new grips moulded. Roger's batch don't get the moulded grip from the factory, but that's the only difference.
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Credit: Instagram / Priority1
Don't you see the custom sticker?Lol, IKEA boxes, the same where my kids keep their toys and building blocks in.
That's blasphemy. These are certaily NOT Ikea boxes, as Wilson "insiders" will immediately attest. They are the special boxes Wilson makes for Roger and that you too can purchase for a cool $249, exactly like the racket they sell you. The boxes, like the rackets, are made in the exact same factory as Roger's boxes. Then they are customized by P1.Don't you see the custom sticker?
Not what you can get in IKEA, therefore those are not the exact same IKEA boxes!
Sorry.
P.S. Are you an IKEA official?
But some psycho on the internet with some bizarre emotional stake on a tennis racquet is way more reliable!We know that Wilson officials would never lie...
We actually buy our bins at Target.Lol, IKEA boxes, the same where my kids keep their toys and building blocks in.
So take off all your clothes?Uhh.... it's getting hot in here.
That's awesome! I was going to inquire about whether or not Roger adds any weight to his frames now, but it appears that isn't the case. It kind of figures because that racquet in it's strung form is already 12.6 ounces, so it doesn't really lend itself to adding much weight at all, unless you want something up around 13 ounces!Your timing could not be any better. From earlier today here are Roger's foam filled racquets at Priority 1 ready for new grips moulded. Roger's batch don't get the moulded grip from the factory, but that's the only difference.
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Credit: Instagram / Priority1
I think you should go back and read the thread. In short, consensus seems to be that while these hairpins are retail, Federers racket is lighter in the handle (because the retail has some lead in the grip pallets). On the other hand Federers rackets has some ekstra weight in the head, so higher swingweight than retail.That's awesome! I was going to inquire about whether or not Roger adds any weight to his frames now, but it appears that isn't the case. It kind of figures because that racquet in it's strung form is already 12.6 ounces, so it doesn't really lend itself to adding much weight at all, unless you want something up around 13 ounces!
I'd also be curious to find out how the racquet plays too. Probably won't make the switch to it, but then again my racquet of choice (Volkl PB 10 Mid) was recently discontinued, so I only have about 4 frames.![]()
See with that one Target reference Ron, you just ruined the following conspiracy chain:We actually buy our bins at Target.
That should last you you entire lifeThat's awesome! I was going to inquire about whether or not Roger adds any weight to his frames now, but it appears that isn't the case. It kind of figures because that racquet in it's strung form is already 12.6 ounces, so it doesn't really lend itself to adding much weight at all, unless you want something up around 13 ounces!
I'd also be curious to find out how the racquet plays too. Probably won't make the switch to it, but then again my racquet of choice (Volkl PB 10 Mid) was recently discontinued, so I only have about 4 frames.![]()
So IKEA is using a TARGET mould?We actually buy our bins at Target.
Whether or not there is an answer to this, it would seem logical that there is a tighter QC for these rackets.Are the rackets delivered to P1 pre-screened towards some spec numbers from a larger lot?
I believe it's been reported before that P1 gives Wilson a spec range for the hairpin, which Wilson then selects out and sends to P1 for customisation.Whether or not there is an answer to this, it would seem logical that there is a tighter QC for these rackets.
That would be incorrect. The manufacturer and player come to an agreement as to what racquet the player will use. Our job is to customize whatever racquet that is, into something that the player wants. We don't have nearly the authority to tell the manufacturers what we want to work with. I'd love it if we could because that would make my job so much easier.I believe it's been reported before that P1 gives Wilson a spec range for the hairpin, which Wilson then selects out and sends to P1 for customisation.
Oh, so you DO have to work for your money!That would be incorrect. The manufacturer and player come to an agreement as to what racquet the player will use. Our job is to customize whatever racquet that is, into something that the player wants. We don't have nearly the authority to tell the manufacturers what we want to work with. I'd love it if we could because that would make my job so much easier.
Do they, however, do some pre-screening from their side without being asked, for example, close compliance to published specs?That would be incorrect. The manufacturer and player come to an agreement as to what racquet the player will use. Our job is to customize whatever racquet that is, into something that the player wants. We don't have nearly the authority to tell the manufacturers what we want to work with. I'd love it if we could because that would make my job so much easier.
I have no idea what they do before they send us racquets. For all I know, they just grab some and send them to us, or just as likely, they meticulously check all the racquets before sending us particular frames. We don't need to know their procedures since we're able to customize all the ones they send us to his final desired specs.Do they, however, do some pre-screening from their side without being asked, for example, close compliance to published specs?
Also, if you know, what is the procedure with shoes? It seems to be that a top pro like Roger wears new shoes to every match or does he break them in first? That was the first question.
Second question is, is there a compliance-check by Nike when they send him shoes? Rackets are important, but playing with a shoe which is pinching your toe is probably very uncomfortable. How does this work?
Hello @RJYU. I remember seeing a pile of handles you removed that you posted (Twitter possibly) so that being said you are obviously not always (maybe never?) receiving frames in hairpin form. Your insights are greatly appreciated.That would be incorrect. The manufacturer and player come to an agreement as to what racquet the player will use. Our job is to customize whatever racquet that is, into something that the player wants. We don't have nearly the authority to tell the manufacturers what we want to work with. I'd love it if we could because that would make my job so much easier.
So there are such people?As for shoes, you'll need to talk to the people that customize shoes for pro players.
I'm curious about the process you go through to customize handles. Do you use the same process the manufacturers use to create the foam handles, or do you glue on foam pallets or some other technique.I have no idea what they do before they send us racquets. For all I know, they just grab some and send them to us, or just as likely, they meticulously check all the racquets before sending us particular frames. We don't need to know their procedures since we're able to customize all the ones they send us to his final desired specs.
As for shoes, you'll need to talk to the people that customize shoes for pro players. I have absolutely zero knowledge as to what goes into designing/manufacturing/promoting/distributing shoes.
See with that one Target reference Ron, you just ruined the following conspiracy chain:
Roger's racquets are in an IKEA box >
IKEA is from Sweden >
Like Sweden, Switzerland is a country in Europe beginning with an "S" >
Switzerland is Roger's home >
Lindt is from Switzerland >
Roger's racquets are made from Lindt chocolate and not graphite like retail
= Roger's racquets are different from retail
The truth is now out.
I admit it - but I ate all the evidenceSo you admit IT!!!! Liar, all this time!!!!!!!!!!![]()
So there are such people?
Have you come across anyone who is so picky/meticulous that even though the final spec is 100% exactly on point, prefer racquet A to racquet B beacuse the individual customization method is different between the two? (lead placement and so on)We don't need to know their procedures since we're able to customize all the ones they send us to his final desired specs.