jmacdaununder2
Legend
If you read it on TT it must be true...
Dominic Thiem's new strings at Indian Wells
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David Le
Hall of Fame
There were pictures?If you read it on TT it must be true...
jmacdaununder2
Legend
If there's pictures then it really must be true!! #MUFON Maybe he is using a new retail racquet - or, like many other pros, maybe he's using a modified non-retail version or his old racquet with a paint job. We are, after all, talking about the same player who was using version one paint jobbed to look like version two. You believe what you want to believe - I'm going to wait for some actual verification before I jump on the bandwagon of the company that brought us graphite/tungsten. It's ironic that you appear to be happy to assume he's using version three paint jobbed as version two.
stephenclown
Professional
Seems to be using a different racquet and I doubt he would go to a stock Po7 this long after launch. It's likely they made a new racquet for him and who knows if that will ever be made for retail with the same layup. Although perhaps 2017 strike?
Throat grommets different to the black and red. hoop grommets have a notch on them, is this on the Po7? Just above the handle looks like it is missing the two tiers of the new model though could be poor pic quality
Throat grommets different to the black and red. hoop grommets have a notch on them, is this on the Po7? Just above the handle looks like it is missing the two tiers of the new model though could be poor pic quality
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ron schaap
Hall of Fame
I dont notice any difference between Thiems racquets except little less lead. Why would Babolat let him play with the same paintjob if it were a different racquet that they want to sell this year?
Then his strings were hybrid Babolat rpm blast rough-gut, then fullbed Rough, and now hybrid gut with ?. Could even be Alu because that looks sometime whitish on tv. If it is really white than there are a lot of alternatives because there are a lot of white strings on the market. Lol
lidoazndiabloboi
Hall of Fame
From the looks of it, his specs are
W: 317g
B: 31.4cm
SW: 310
Moonballballer
Semi-Pro
From the looks of it, his specs are
W: 317g
B: 31.4cm
SW: 310
Nice find.
That means strung swingweight still around 345.
I guess there's about 6gr lead under the bumper.
jmacdaununder2
Legend
Interesting that even with Nadal appearing somewhat moribund Babolat still found themselves in the ATP winner's circle at both MC and Barcelona; prescient marketing genius or sheer dumb luck?
From the looks of it, his specs are
W: 317g
B: 31.4cm
SW: 310
From the sticker in the throat of the racquet? Sharp eyes!
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Main strings look almost Black ? maybe dark grayish color ? and the crosses are White. is the cross strings gut ?
From the looks of it, his specs are
W: 317g
B: 31.4cm
SW: 310
shoesandko
Rookie
Babolat just had their global meeting in Portugal. Over 200 reps attended. Lots of talk about Thiem and Auger/Alliasime. It was mentioned at the meeting that Thiem is using the yet to be released Pure Strike with the old paint scheme. He had input into the newest model. The copper color string he is currently testing is RPM Power...
dr. godmode
Hall of Fame
Interesting that it's copper coloured. Maybe will play similar to element
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Yes I hope so but then they 2 different companies. plus element didn't have enough feel or spin, just had ton of power.
This name for the New string is RPM Power...... That is interesting to me. RPM blast is one of the most powerful polys out there, you want to add even more Power ??? LOL. I would welcome same amount of power and Spin potential With more soft arm friendly feel.......
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
So this new string is merely a Test string ?? and he is playing this Great with it and slaying the RAFA, Goat of clay courts and blowing away many ATP tour guys along the way. Truly game improvement string ??? WOW , when can I get that poly ??
I also tought someone posted a photo earlier in this thread. You could see the Head hawk with Thiems racquet. Really underrated string if you aks me.
jmacdaununder2
Legend
So, if you don't mind me asking, did you attend the meeting in person, or did a Babolat sales rep relay this information about the racquet and string to you? Again, call me cynical lol...
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rafa_prestige89
Professional
You’re all welcome...posted it here before, but they deleted it for some reason, the magical string is Head, not Babolat Rpm power or whatever ******** they told at the meeting.
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Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Then what is this talk all about RPM power string he is using ?? what about that ?
You’re all welcome...posted it here before, but they deleted it for some reason, the magical string is Head, not Babolat Rpm power or whatever ******** they told at the meeting.
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rafa_prestige89
Professional
Jibber-jabber
shoesandko
Rookie
Nice pics, I did not attend the meeting myself, I work with the local rep..
Mains are a new Babolat string coming for 2020
New string on the mains?
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jmacdaununder2
Legend
So the crosses are Head, and the mains are/were a prototype Head - Isospeed? Who knows - but will be branded as Babolat in 2020; or Babolat have a new string of their own that somewhat resembles the Head? prototype, and this has been in the mains all along, contrary to the all too pretty insta picture?
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
So all this talk about RPM power is all Lies ?? all made up story ?
shoesandko
Rookie
Nope, string will be available, was informed they do not have supply of string yet to provide Thiem, he was involved in the development process as well but who knows if he will use it once the string is readily available. On a side note Babolat had Bjorn Borg speak at the global meeting as well.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
is it one of those very deceptive names.... they call it RPM power but it turns out to be very low powered polyester string ?? LOL. sometimes they do that.
rafa_prestige89
Professional
Clearly copying the GOAT Alu Power.
2nd Serve Ace
Hall of Fame
I would expect this new RPM version to be round, smooth, lower stiffness and a shade more powerful.
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rafa_prestige89
Professional
New string on the mains?
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I think this is the answer.
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lidoazndiabloboi
Hall of Fame
I think this is the answer.
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@uk_skippy any info youre allowed to give us? Is the color similar to Element?
uk_skippy
Hall of Fame
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Is that string Head string or babolat string ?
I think this is the answer.
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Since it is on HEAD official instagram account, with a huge HEAD logo on the wall, with the stringer wearing a HEAD t-shirt, using a HEAD string machine on a HEAD racquet, i would bet it is a HEAD string.
EDIT: I missed the HEAD sneaker.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
yes I agree. but this is bit curious. Head strings haven't been very popular in the past. I wonder what is prompting the pros to switch to head strings ?? putting money aside, is head strings that good ?
jmacdaununder2
Legend
GOAT Head picture
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
I'm just saying it looks an awful lot like this stuff I have a bunch of.
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J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
It's more champagne or tan tinted in person.
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2nd Serve Ace
Hall of Fame
It might also be this stuff.
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rafa_prestige89
Professional
It really does...how do you rate it (comparing to Luxilon)?I'm just saying it looks an awful lot like this stuff I have a bunch of.
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J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
I haven't tried it yet, just had the black one strung up yesterday. Now that I'm curious I will have to test it. It has just been sitting in the shop for a couple of months.
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Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
NO, not it. thiem never uses isospeedIt might also be this stuff.
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J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
rafa_prestige89
Professional
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Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Oh,, are you sure ? isospeed string is same as head string ?? wow. I heard isospeed strings are very poor quality though
2nd Serve Ace
Hall of Fame
Uh sure, must be why Cream and Baseline are sold out all the time on TW.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
it is sold out cause it is dirt cheap. because low quality
2nd Serve Ace
Hall of Fame
Not true. Good review and good feedback.
fritzhimself
Professional
Well, that's certainly not true. In his young years he played the Isospeed Professional.
Furthermore it is wrong from my perception that head strings are not good.
Many Head strings are really tested in advance with professionals. E.g. from the Hawk there were 4 different test strings - the Hawk 3 was finally released as the best development and is available as a purchase string for all of us. This string is made by Isospeed according to the specifications of Head.
You can recognize it by the yellow sticker - this is an ISO test number where you can trace back the production. But not all strings are made at Isospeed. E.g. the series of Head Lynx in all colours and also the new development of Experimental.
Btw- I also have the Head Stringing Machine TE- 3300 - a great machine - but I'm not the guy on the photo.
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