I just found the spec in the 100 4D and the 100 Biomimetic very close to my ideal stick...I hit with the Volkl PB10 Mid, but this racquet is too flexible and gets on the heavy side after a couple of hours hitting with it...If you have hit with the Volkl and these Dunlop racquets, I would be very interested in what you have to say. Thanks
Thanks Bad Call and 62/64/60 for sharing your experiences....
Can't really tell from the pictures, so I have to ask
Does the Dunlop 100 have a boxed beam design like the Wilson K90 tour?
Thanks again bad call!
I also find interesting that TW only reviewed the Wilson K90 and BLX 90 Tour. However, they didn't reviewed their Dunlop counterparts, the 4D 100 and the Biomimetic 100.
It's a pitty, since these racquets are the only ones that come with a box beam and 90 sq. inches in the market today.
Does anyone have something to say about this?
On to setups.
With strings I tried signum pro PP pure mains / tecnifibre synth gut crosses ate 23/24 kg (50/52 lbs) on the 4d 100. Ok setup, nothing special about it. Good control, but it attribute this to the frame itself and not the string. It was durable alright, one of the most long term lasting setups I have tried.
Full bed of Mantis CS. Same old same old with this string. Yeeiiii for the first hour of play and then aaawwwhhhh for the rest of the ride…. This thing is a genius string as it is made to give you the heavenly experience of something really gut like (I have no idea how gut plays) and then it just dies on you. But it did gave some power to frame and it was most welcome.
Msv focus hex mains / mantis CS crosses:
I though this was going to get the best of both 4d and the bio, but it simply just felt sluggish. Can not be the string, I know they are good, but the only thing I felt was the excellent control and I also know that it comes primarily from the frame. No noticeable spin gain, and for some reason, placement on serve was a bit affected especially in the 4d.
Lead!!!
Tried almost every combination known to man kind. 3+3g at 3 and 9,
4+4g also at 3 and 9; 4g at 12; 2 + 2g at 11 and 1; was eating 3 at lunch and 4 at dinner…. Nothing was working.
And then..
6g at the top of the grip.
I once read an enormous post here at TT discussing this magical place to use lead, in another thread I just got the info from esgee 48 and ross k that it was a post either from john cauthen or travelajm, who once brought light into the subject (great post that one, really enjoyable stuff!)
But then…
The racquets came alive! Everything was rocking as solid hitting as ever, and even maybe on par with the tour90! Mind you, power was still a little on the low side, but was soooo smooth to hit with both frames now. Serves where amazing, and with tons of pace, volleys where just solid, put the racquet there, she will do the rest, and even better, touch shots where not affected in any way! I was crying thinking I hit tennis nirvana, but a mere two weeks later, and after six 2 hour practice my shoulder starts to thing otherwise. Pain kicked in and did not want to believe it was from the racquets. I wanted to love these dunlops so much. Whyy cruel world whyyy?
Switched to the ktour90 again, the frame was at my bedroom glaring at me with murdering eyes, for she had been traded for two dunlops, but I made peace with it, and everything fell in place once again. Shoulder pain gone within 2 days, back being my old self playing and girls look at my muscles again (really not true).
Why did the pain had to happen?, the Dunlop frames where hitting so well with that tiny piece of lead…
hahaha nope, no reincarnation here...
i'm just a big fan of this forum from a long time ago. Just never had the chance to realy make a subscription.
rest assured, i am new to the family
and Ross K already made a "made man"
of some sorts....:twisted:
I am currently using AG100.
I would like to know how compare the AG100 with B200L...
Thanks for your comments.
E.
Sorry it’s my bad english…
For more information on this subject please go to “Diary of a Racketaholic” page 237 post nr 4732. you will understand the joke.
But really, the dunlops being so lightweight, I just made the experiment out of curiosity, but it actually worker quite well. For me that is. Worked better than lead at 3 and 9 or 4g at 12 o’clock.
lol...thanks for the clarification.
have lead at 12 and 3&9. don't think i need any more since it's working and the rest is up to me.
Hi Bad Call,
Do you have your current specs posted (with mods) posted in this thread? You are with the 4D version also.. correct?
I miss the crisp precision of my AG100s, but I did wish for more power. The AG500 Tour gave me plenty of power but not enough control.
The AG300 is as close as it gets, I guess.
Nope, never did. Maybe I should.Did you try the 200 Tour, HJ. I was pleasantly surprised by it.
Nope, never did. Maybe I should.
why is the twist weight of the 4d100 much lower than the ag100 and the 4d100 feels more stable?
Yes, I am still a little off-put by the weight.It takes a little time adjusting to the added weight. But once you do, it really rewards.
Yes, I am still a little off-put by the weight.
This sounds a lot like my experience with the PS 85 (and the K90): if you did everything just right, it would reward you. If you did anything a tiny bit wrong, it was no good.But here's the benefit I discovered (which likely may not be a factor for you)...the 200 Tour is rewarding me for doing things the right way. If I get my self prepared on time and use steady strokes (not overswinging) I can achieve good results with less effort, because the mass of the frame does a lot of the work for me.
This sounds a lot like my experience with the PS 85 (and the K90): if you did everything just right, it would reward you. If you did anything a tiny bit wrong, it was no good.
The thing I really like about the AG4D300 is the extra margin for error. If I'm having a great day, doing everything right--I play awesome. If I'm having an off, so-so day--I still play pretty good.
Bad Call and Chocobo
Woow! It looks like I strung my two 4D 100 too high. (60-62). I'll see when I'll get them today.
Can't wait to hit with them!
Anyway, I like the 4D 100 way more than the Bio 100. I just feel more connected to the ball.
Curious. I found the BM100 stiffer for sure, but not at all more stable. Just my view.The Bio 100 is more stable and stiffer than the 4D 100 (stock) in my experience. The 4D just works better for me.
Dampener,
It makes sense that you had a different experience than me comparing the BM100 and 4D from a stiffness point of view...playtesting tennis gear is very subjective.
Cheers!