Dunlop Srixon Revo CX 2.0 (and Tour version)......the discussion......
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Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
Is there any difference between the 2016 and 2017 model besides the updated graphics with the Revo CX 2.0 Tour (18x20) limited edition? And do you know what the RA is for the Revo CX 2.0 Tour (16x19) version?
My understanding is that the peak shifter technology is new (although, to be precise, I am not sure exactly when it was introduced). The idea behind peak shifter is that it changes the trajectory of the ball flight to be higher than the previous model--here's a link to a video about the tech:
http://www.srixon-tennis.world/racket_sp/cx_tec.html
Sorry, do not have RDC machine...
Bloodclott
New User
I got a chance to play a match today with the Revo CX Tour LE 18x20. I'm not so sure I'm qualified to give a review on it as I just pick up the game 2 years ago and I'm a currently a 3.5 player.
Anyway I like the control I found with it. For me it's too lite. I added 12" of lead tape to the tip which is about 6g and put a Tournament overgrip. Total weight 335g strung w Dunlop Silk 1.32mm (it's the demo string not my preferred). However there was a Pinging on contact. I used a rubber band for a dampener and it was relieved. I got good spin from it just wondering if I would get better spin w a full bed of poly. I don't have experience w a multi. This was the first.
Anyway I like the control I found with it. For me it's too lite. I added 12" of lead tape to the tip which is about 6g and put a Tournament overgrip. Total weight 335g strung w Dunlop Silk 1.32mm (it's the demo string not my preferred). However there was a Pinging on contact. I used a rubber band for a dampener and it was relieved. I got good spin from it just wondering if I would get better spin w a full bed of poly. I don't have experience w a multi. This was the first.
Bloodclott
New User
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Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
Does anyone now when the Powershares series took place in Charleston? I was watching a re-run of it featuring Blake and his racquet was a Dunlop Force 98 Tour or a paint job of one because his racquet had a 18x20 string pattern while the retail Force 98 Tour is 16x19. It definitely was not a Srixon.
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SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
Dunlop silk is a multi of the worst kind imo, so if you don't mind playing with the frame when strung with that gunk, that's promising.
A thin poly at lower tensions absolutely will make the frame more spin friendly.
Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
Could you describe the frame's flexibility? Did you feel flex at the hoop, throat, or was it uniform across the length of the frame? Are there any other racquets that you can compare the feel with?
Bloodclott
New User
Bloodclott
New User
I started w a Pure Aero but I can't control it so I've been using a 6.1 18x20 as my go to. I don't know if I can distinguish whether the throat or hoop flexes but all I can say is the frame is soft feeling. It felt plush. Comfortable.
captainobvious
Rookie
The grip shape and size is very much like Wilson, however it fans out less at the end of the handle like Wilsons typically do. This is a fairly solid frame. It definitely has a nice head light whippiness to the balance so I think there is more weight in the handle then the throat area. It's fairly crisp, has an average sweetspot size and has decent control. I could feel a little more through this frame though then some of the others I demo'd so it's not quite as muted. If you have wrist or elbow tenderness, this may not be the racquet for you. I'd say it's worth a demo if you're a Dunlop/Srixon fan, however this one is not quite for me. Also, I don't like the quality of the paint job/graphics. It may hold up, but it looks cheap.
Pneumated1
Hall of Fame
Was very interested in this one, but this is precisely what I needed to know. Interest averted; thank you!
Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
I'm not surprised anymore that a frame with a 61RA is described as crisp. The amount of tech this racquet has is only second to the Yonex Ezones. Were you able to discern where the flex was; at the hoop, throat, or uniformly across the frame?
Pneumated1
Hall of Fame
I thought he was referring to the 2.0 (non-Tour). I could be wrong. I would assume that the 2.0 Tour will be very different -- that is if I didn't misunderstand what frame we're considering.
You are correct. captainobvious tried the CX 2.0 (non-Tour). You need to remember his older post here in order to understand his current post because he does not state what he tried in post 63. That makes it three members here who misunderstood captainobvious's post, which includes Tommy Haas now, because he or she only used pronouns in post 63 without using a noun to state what the pronoun is at the start of his paragraph.
captainobvious
Rookie
Yes, that's why I quoted the post/poster I was responding to. I am referring to the Revo CX2.0 (non-tour). http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Dunlop_Srixon_Revo_CX_20/descpageRCDUNLOP-RCX2.html
There's not that much flex in this racquet, it feels pretty solid.
There's not that much flex in this racquet, it feels pretty solid.
Audiophile
Rookie
I wonder how many people have pre-ordered any of these frames and how they will sell in the upcoming months? Read an article online that they are only releasing 3000 frames to the US market. The article didn't specify if that was one specific racquet or all Srixon racquets combined.
Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
That's a good sign. They need more exposure and sponsors to stay afloat. The US market is "yuge" compared to Japan. China, Korea, and Vietnam isn't exactly into tennis.
topspn
Legend
No, order now says 27th but not sure if that means they get stock or ship out. Hopefully will know soon
Well, got my Revo 2.0 Tour 16x19 today. Came with cheap nylong string at 52lbs--I hit with that first and then restrung with my normal Solinco Revolution 16 48.5 lbs. Initial observations:
1. Racquet is quite head light--not super whippy but definitely head light. It weighs 11.7 oz strung, with vibrasorb and overripe. It is more headlight in feel to my Donnay even though it is of similar weight.
2. Feels pretty soft. Definitely softer than my Donnay and reminiscent of the Ultra Tour, even with the poly. Seems like TW assessment of 61ra is pretty spot on. Flexes in the hoop by my estimation.
3. Power level is lower than my Donnay, and seems like a touch more than the Ultra Tour. I wouldn't call it under powered. When i was first hitting with it, balls were land short but it didn't take long to dial in the depth.
4. Stability is ok--probably would benefit from some weight at 3 & 9 but i didn't find it to be too bad. Sweet spot is fairly big--definitely played bigger than a 95 square inch racquet. FWIW, the head shape is a little lollipop. Volleying was actually a strong point of this racquet.
5. Serving was ok--Donnay (which is a fairly powerful racquet) clearly serves harder but this one was decent. For me, it was better than the Ultra Tour in this regard.
6. Overall, serves my purpose for a more controlled oriented racquet than the Donnay.
I am a 5.0 in my late 40's former college player.
1. Racquet is quite head light--not super whippy but definitely head light. It weighs 11.7 oz strung, with vibrasorb and overripe. It is more headlight in feel to my Donnay even though it is of similar weight.
2. Feels pretty soft. Definitely softer than my Donnay and reminiscent of the Ultra Tour, even with the poly. Seems like TW assessment of 61ra is pretty spot on. Flexes in the hoop by my estimation.
3. Power level is lower than my Donnay, and seems like a touch more than the Ultra Tour. I wouldn't call it under powered. When i was first hitting with it, balls were land short but it didn't take long to dial in the depth.
4. Stability is ok--probably would benefit from some weight at 3 & 9 but i didn't find it to be too bad. Sweet spot is fairly big--definitely played bigger than a 95 square inch racquet. FWIW, the head shape is a little lollipop. Volleying was actually a strong point of this racquet.
5. Serving was ok--Donnay (which is a fairly powerful racquet) clearly serves harder but this one was decent. For me, it was better than the Ultra Tour in this regard.
6. Overall, serves my purpose for a more controlled oriented racquet than the Donnay.
I am a 5.0 in my late 40's former college player.
Audiophile
Rookie
Yep, noticed that as well. Looks like they didn't come in today. Interesting thing though, the 4 1/2 grip size has said in stock date of 09-25 since the beginning, and still says that now. Guessing it must be a typo? (Revo CX 2.0 Tour 18x20) @TW Staff
danbrenner
Legend
Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
He bought it off Global Rakuten. Their website is not really polished and I can't tell what exactly they are. Are they like the Japanese version of E_Bay, Amazon, Alibaba, Craigslist? It's hard to tell who's selling and who you're buying from, but the company is big enough to sponsor a Japanese tennis tournament that's held this time of the year.
Looks familiar:
Aerogel 200
Technical Specifications
Length 27 inches 69 centimeters
Head Size 95 square inches 613 square centimeters
Weight 11.9 ounces 337 grams
Balance Point 12.5 inches
32 centimeters 8pts Head Light
Construction 20 mm Straight Beam
Composition Graphite Multifilament / Aerogel
String Pattern 18 Mains / 20 Crosses
Babolat RDC Ratings
Score
Grade
Flex Rating 61 Range: 0-100
Swing Weight 331 Range: 200-400
Aerogel 200
Technical Specifications
Length 27 inches 69 centimeters
Head Size 95 square inches 613 square centimeters
Weight 11.9 ounces 337 grams
Balance Point 12.5 inches
32 centimeters 8pts Head Light
Construction 20 mm Straight Beam
Composition Graphite Multifilament / Aerogel
String Pattern 18 Mains / 20 Crosses
Babolat RDC Ratings
Score
Grade
Flex Rating 61 Range: 0-100
Swing Weight 331 Range: 200-400
TahoeTennis
Legend
I do love to put Sriracha on every thing, delicious heat!
Audiophile
Rookie
BaronVonSlam
Rookie
looks like the racquets are in stock now? also sounds like they will have reviews on the website in about 1-2 weeks. I can't wait to hear what people's experiences are with both the Tour and non-Tour frames!
danbrenner
Legend
alright alright. this stick should be in play right about now.
so to anyone who is testing the non tour version 16x19. please give us some thoughts
is it as low powered as a prestige? whats the scoop?
so to anyone who is testing the non tour version 16x19. please give us some thoughts
is it as low powered as a prestige? whats the scoop?
Audiophile
Rookie
With any luck, should have mine tomorrow. (18x20 Tour)
Bebe tennis player
New User
I hit very lightly with the revo Cx 2.0 and was very impressed. I think it is a very high quality racquet. I will describe it as a lighter advanced racquet with a decent sweet spot. It felt substantial to me, especially in the head region... so it was not whippy, but not as head heavy as blades, prestige or tour ultra. It swung overhead for me amazing and it was very solid at the net. For ground strokes I had to keep my strokes compact. It can make the ball move with excellent velocity. The frame shape is similar to prestige mp or the ultra tour but lighter then either of those and more user friendly. Overall I was very happy so far. My only reservation is if I can get it moving fast enough on my ground strokes. So far very happy. I am a Kevin Anderson fan for what it is worth.
danbrenner
Legend
Please specify which model ?
Bebe tennis player
New User
"Revo cx 2.0" .... 98", 16X19.
(not the tour 18x20)
(not the tour 18x20)
Audiophile
Rookie
Received mine today. Stung it up and have a few hours of hitting tomorrow. Will report back.
topspn
Legend
How is the comfort and feel? I am little worried about that given the stiffness rating. I should be getting mine Monday based on UPS tracking.
Bebe tennis player
New User
I thought it was excellent in both areas. Even though I was not playing hard I'm very confident that is not going to be an issue. I am going to be very surprised if reviewers start citing problems in this area.
haqq777
Legend
Here are the clips. He tried both Tour and non tour versions:
I had a chance to hold the CX 2.0 Tour (18x20) in hand and its good quality paint and shadow swings nicely. Unfortunately could not hit. The stick itself is very busy looking though, lots of stuff written and things happening everywhere.
On a side note, I am curious to know if that is pure eastern he is using for his forehand like most of his peers from that era?
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Audiophile
Rookie
Hit with my CX 2.0 Tour for about 2 hours this morning. I have it strung with Ashaway Kevlar 18 in the mains, 53.5 lbs. Laserfibre Native Tour 17 in the crosses, 44 lbs. Added lead from about 10 and 2 down to 8 and 4. Right now it's about 12.4 oz and 7 pts. HL.
Although I always give a racquet multiple hitting sessions before I make a final decision, here are my initial thoughts. When I hit the sweet spot, it is an incredibly solid feeling stick, exactly what I like. Control is off the charts. You definitely have to generate your own power, no question there. Even on off center hits, the shock and vibration is very tame. My arm felt better coming off the court today than it has felt in a long time. And, I mishit a lot of balls! I don't have it quite as heavy as I'm used to, so I was getting through the contact zone a touch early. Will make some adjustments shortly and have some more hitting this evening. Even though it is an 18x20, I feel their is a little more access to spin than 18x20s I've used in the past. The launch angle is definitely lower than the 16 x 19 Prince TT 95 I have been playing with.
Overall, so far, I'm extremely pleased. Will give more feedback later, but this will probably end up becoming my long sought after replacement!
Although I always give a racquet multiple hitting sessions before I make a final decision, here are my initial thoughts. When I hit the sweet spot, it is an incredibly solid feeling stick, exactly what I like. Control is off the charts. You definitely have to generate your own power, no question there. Even on off center hits, the shock and vibration is very tame. My arm felt better coming off the court today than it has felt in a long time. And, I mishit a lot of balls! I don't have it quite as heavy as I'm used to, so I was getting through the contact zone a touch early. Will make some adjustments shortly and have some more hitting this evening. Even though it is an 18x20, I feel their is a little more access to spin than 18x20s I've used in the past. The launch angle is definitely lower than the 16 x 19 Prince TT 95 I have been playing with.
Overall, so far, I'm extremely pleased. Will give more feedback later, but this will probably end up becoming my long sought after replacement!
Going to try this racquet out as a long time Prince user. Looking for something a little bit more stable on contact than using a O ports racquet (Prince Tour 100 from a few years ago) but not stiff enough to hurt my elbow or wrist. Looking forward to seeing what this racquet brings!
BaronVonSlam
Rookie
so sounds like TW will be posting their review in the next week or so - but in the meantime - any more feedback out there?
danbrenner
Legend
so you said you hope you can get it moving on your groundstrokes? did you mean its underpowered? please elaborate in regards to power?
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