BaronVonSlam
Rookie
FYI, just noticed Michelle, Mark and Troy have the Tour in their top 3 rackets in their playtester profile....just sayin’
Dunlop Srixon Revo CX 2.0 (and Tour version)......the discussion......
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BaronVonSlam
Rookie
And looks like Granville made the switch to this racquet
danbrenner
Legend
great observation. good catch. wow very impressive. this stick is going to be a cracker
badmice2
Professional
@haqqani1777 here's the close up pictures you requested. In the hand feels super duper sweet and solid. Definitely pretty whippy. D1 tennis player, going to take onto the court tomorrow after I restring with 4G. Will report back.
Edit: agree with @Isn_fish. Grip feels large for 4 3/8.
Edit: agree with @Isn_fish. Grip feels large for 4 3/8.
haqq777
Legend
Thanks!@haqqani1777 here's the close up pictures you requested. In the hand feels super duper sweet and solid. Definitely pretty whippy. D1 tennis player, going to take onto the court tomorrow after I restring with 4G. Will report back.
Edit: agree with @Isn_fish. Grip feels large for 4 3/8.
Bebe tennis player
New User
At this time for me, I am disappointed with results on ground strokes. I think it is under powered on ground strokes and the spin is not that great. I do not feel that the racquet accelerates easily on ground strokes. I also do not think it was producing a ball that was giving my opponents difficulty to handle. In contrast at net I found it excellent and I had excellent proprioception with it overhead. Again this is just my limited experience so far with the non tour racquet.
topspn
Legend
On the blog??? Not sure where you’re seeing this
SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
TW site -> reviews -> playtester profiles
stingstang
Professional
@haqqani1777 here's the close up pictures you requested. In the hand feels super duper sweet and solid. Definitely pretty whippy. D1 tennis player, going to take onto the court tomorrow after I restring with 4G. Will report back.
Edit: agree with @Isn_fish. Grip feels large for 4 3/8.
The paint job is so bad it's good. It reminds of those souped up ricer cars from the fast & the furious.
Classic-TXP-IG MID
Hall of Fame
You're right... it's going to draw a lot of attention to the person playing with it, so they better have GAME... otherwise, the attention will not be positive... just like souped-up racers who can drive versus those that end up flipped over or in someone's wall...
Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
What's the general consensus with the Srixon Revo CX 2.0 Tour in terms of flexibility, comfort, control and spin? I think power is easiest to change while the other characteristics are too inherent to change.
How does it compare to the Wilson Ultra Tour and Tecnifibre TF/DC 315 LTD? Many have described the Ultra Tour as being plush, but that's not the same as being flexible because there are stiff frames that are also plush from being heavy.
How does it compare to the Wilson Ultra Tour and Tecnifibre TF/DC 315 LTD? Many have described the Ultra Tour as being plush, but that's not the same as being flexible because there are stiff frames that are also plush from being heavy.
Big Tigger
Rookie
Like Tommy Haas I'd also like to hear reports regarding comparisons with UT and TF 315 LTD!!
BaronVonSlam
Rookie
Reviews have been uploaded
1990's Graphite
Hall of Fame
Audiophile
Rookie
Strung mine up about 5 lbs. looser and taking it out again this evening. With any new racquet I always go through a few different strings and tensions to dial it in where I like it. Sorry, I have no experience with the Ultra or Ltd, so I can't offer any comparison.
BaronVonSlam
Rookie
I have the LTD (new one) and just got my hands on the Revo CX Tour. Unfortunately prob will not be able to play until Sun so won’t be able to post my impressions for a few more days.
BaronVonSlam
Rookie
One thing on grip size- I agree with above posters they feel a little big. As if they took what would have been a 4 1/2 with a normal thickness synthetic grip, then replaced with a thinner leather grip and called it a 4 3/8.
Big Tigger
Rookie
Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
If I got it in 4 3/8 and kept the stock leather and put a thick and cushy overgrip on it, would that come out to 4 1/2? I'm normally a 4 1/2 and actually prefer somewhere in between a 4 3/8 and 4 1/2.
If I decided to play without leather and use a Wilson Shock Shield by itself, what size should I get? Also, what's the handle shape like? I like the ProKennex shape and hate the Head 2x4 blocky feel. I can tolerate Wilson and neutral with Prince since it's a perfect octagon. So I lean towards the Prince symmetry than Head asymmetry. I don't use a full western.
BaronVonSlam
Rookie
I don’t know the exact thickness of the stock leather grip, but would assume it’s probably in the 1.3-1.5mm range like most leather. The grip is more rounded than the flat paddle like on the Heads.
Since I usually purchase racquets in pairs, TW suggested I purchase one of each (4 3/8 and 4 1/2 unstrung). I got them to match them to the listed specs. Once I tried the grips I sent back the one I did not want and they will match the replacement to the same spec of the racquet I kept (or as close as possible). In the end I went with the smaller grip as a) easier to make a grip larger vs smaller b) if I wanted to swap out with a synthetic replacement grip chances are it would play truer to my preferred grip size vs being a size too large.
Audiophile
Rookie
Hit some this evening, but not near as much as I wanted. However, so far, the looser strings definitely feel better. It's about an average of 44. I'm not sure that I have the best setup yet, but I'll keep tinkering with it. I definitely like this stick.
BaronVonSlam
Rookie
Got a brief session in this morning. Some high level thoughts but recognizing the TF 315 LTD I have is a 16x19 vs the Revo CX Tour 18x20.
Revo CX Tour 18x20 was very solid for it’s weight. Very control oriented - felt like I could be really precise with my targets. Not as much spin as the 16x19 but what I would expect for a 18x20 racquet (ie adequate spin). Really liked it on my serve, it’s maneuverability really let me whip the head through contact and generate lots of spin on second serves. Could it use a little weight for some more plow through? Sure, I think for those people who like a low-mid 12 oz thin beam control oriented racquet, this would be a great candidate if you wanted to add some lead to the hoop.
Now compared to the TF, I think the TF felt a little more dampened than the Srixon, but not in a disconnected from the ball type of way like some of the other dampened racquets like countervail of graphene touch. Felt like there was a little more “ free power” with the TF, but again I also chalk that up to the more open string pattern. If I had to pick one racquet, I think the TF fits my game a little better than the Srixon but that’s not a knock on the Srixon, just a slight personal preference for me. Reality is I could play either racquet and be happy.
You do have the option of a Revo CX 2.0 Tour 16x19 just like the TF 315 LTD. Both offer the same frame with two different string patterns to choose from.
Classic-TXP-IG MID
Hall of Fame
I might wait and see if TW brings this version in before making a purchase... seems like a more interesting option as it may be even softer (plusher) feeling due to the pattern and add even more spin... I wonder how @gsy is going with it...?
Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
Thanks for all the postings. I hope future posts will be more detailed though. Many of us are technical and would like to know specifics such as where the racquet flexes. If it's at the hoop, throat, or uniformly across the frame. Describing a racquet as being plush can be misinterpreted because stiff and heavy frames are also plush from all the mass being able to absorb shock.
Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
@haqqani1777 here's the close up pictures you requested. In the hand feels super duper sweet and solid. Definitely pretty whippy. D1 tennis player, going to take onto the court tomorrow after I restring with 4G. Will report back.
Edit: agree with @Isn_fish. Grip feels large for 4 3/8.
The buttcap looks really big. I thought buttcaps were sized depending on the grip unless Srixon just uses bigger buttcaps
Took the 2.0 Tour out on the court yesterday with 4G strung at 55 pounds. Not as whippy as I would've imagined, and you really need to get the racquet out in front to make sure that the ball goes where you want it to.
Great pinpoint accuracy though if you fulfill those prerequisites. Felt like I could put the ball on a dime (angles) and take nice agressive swings. I would probably string it at a much lower tension next time however as some of the balls were sitting up.
Flex feels like it's in the hoop but great solid feel at contact--only really gets pushed around on returns.
If you guys want to know anything else please let me know.
Great pinpoint accuracy though if you fulfill those prerequisites. Felt like I could put the ball on a dime (angles) and take nice agressive swings. I would probably string it at a much lower tension next time however as some of the balls were sitting up.
Flex feels like it's in the hoop but great solid feel at contact--only really gets pushed around on returns.
If you guys want to know anything else please let me know.
Paulo Braz
Semi-Pro
This dunlop srixon revo cx 2.0 tour 18x20 would be a good option to replace the head pro tour 280? Does it have the same feel and comfort?
The Pro Tour 280/630 racquet is far superior to the Srixon. I purchased the previous year model that Kevin Anderson was shown using when he left Head. Previous year graphics were much nicer looking. I could not get the racquet to work for me. I leaded it up to 12.3oz./8pts. head light, strung it with gut/poly hybrid in the upper 40's (48-46). Every time you hit the ball a pinging sound would occur, even with rubber band dampener.I then placed some silicone in the hairpin and that helped with noise. I also have the Srixon 16X19 CX2.0, this racquet plays much better than the Tour 18X20. Just my thoughts, maybe the newer model is an improvement.
1990's Graphite
Hall of Fame
The cx 2.0 98sq in will probably be more popular in the long run for most weekend hacks, more forgiving, more free power.. Though the tour 95sqin 16x19 could be a challenger.
danbrenner
Legend
Lol. I’m really lol you made me laugh. Weekend hacks.
. That paints such a picture. If I play few times a week after work, do I escape this label ??Paulo Braz
Semi-Pro
Unfortunately it's hard to find a replacement for my head pro tour 280. I would like a racquet that has the feel and comfort coming. Already in relation to the weight it is only try to cuatomizar, but unfortunately I do not find any alternative. Well that head could launch this pro tour 280 again in the market, like a commemorative edition.
Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
We'll never see a Pro Tour 280/630 retail frame again because it would just be too expensive . You'd be looking at a $500 USD price tag. There are some on this forum who can go into detail on why the layup required to manufacturer such a flexible and comfortable frame costs so much.
Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
I just can't get over the 68RA.
Bebe tennis player
New User
The cx 2.0 98sq in will probably be more popular in the long run for most weekend hacks, more forgiving, more free power.. Though the tour 95sqin 16x19 could be a challenger.[/QUOTE]
In my opinion the cx 2.0 98 sq inch is not forgiving, does not have free power, and does not hit a ball that is worthy of all the challenges. I am pretty sure this will not be popular with "weekend hackers".
In my opinion the cx 2.0 98 sq inch is not forgiving, does not have free power, and does not hit a ball that is worthy of all the challenges. I am pretty sure this will not be popular with "weekend hackers".
danbrenner
Legend
In my opinion the cx 2.0 98 sq inch is not forgiving, does not have free power, and does not hit a ball that is worthy of all the challenges. I am pretty sure this will not be popular with "weekend hackers".[/QUOTE]
so in your first review you were very impressed. it sounds like that has waned? please give us a more detailed view of this stick.. as it seems you are the only one actually using the non tour,.. Thanks
Anton
Legend
Initial impression of Tour2.0 is it is a nice classic type frame similar to UT, but not quiet as smooth and solid.
Compared to UT, Tour2.0 feels like it has just a bit softer loop, you feel flex more on it.
Power is low, but it doesn't wimp out if you can bring your own. UT has more of a pop on flat shots, but similar power on spins.
I just demo'ed the CX 2.0 and the CZ 98. The CZ felt very light and quick with good power on short wrist shots. Like stretched out with the ball almost by you flick the wrist and the ball goes back deep. The light weight thru off my timing on normal shots and I sprayed to much and it was weak against heavier balls. I don't know if its the urethane or what but it had low vibration and was fairly comfy for that type of racquet.
The CX played very much like a somewhat stiffer Aerogel 4d 300. If you lay the CX on top of the 300 and head shape is exactly the same. I had good power but it came strung mid tension with Multi so you'd expect that, it's not "free" power you still have to swing it but it comes with great control and you shouldn't expect the racquet to play for you. I was impressed with the spin that it would generate, it played with a lot of whip perhaps because it seems thicker at 12 not wider but thicker. It doesn't have the same soft head flex that the Aerogel has, it's a more modern feel. Maybe closer to my SuperG 10 in stiffness. Good on serves, great on volleys. I liked the colors, design and feel in the hand. I didn't have a chance to play around with weight and customizing. I was very impressed with the racquet with the short demo time I had. The Tour was unavailable so I couldn't try it. If I didn't have a dozen racquets hanging on the wall I'd be tempted to pick one up.
The CX played very much like a somewhat stiffer Aerogel 4d 300. If you lay the CX on top of the 300 and head shape is exactly the same. I had good power but it came strung mid tension with Multi so you'd expect that, it's not "free" power you still have to swing it but it comes with great control and you shouldn't expect the racquet to play for you. I was impressed with the spin that it would generate, it played with a lot of whip perhaps because it seems thicker at 12 not wider but thicker. It doesn't have the same soft head flex that the Aerogel has, it's a more modern feel. Maybe closer to my SuperG 10 in stiffness. Good on serves, great on volleys. I liked the colors, design and feel in the hand. I didn't have a chance to play around with weight and customizing. I was very impressed with the racquet with the short demo time I had. The Tour was unavailable so I couldn't try it. If I didn't have a dozen racquets hanging on the wall I'd be tempted to pick one up.
Bebe tennis player
New User
so in your first review you were very impressed. it sounds like that has waned? please give us a more detailed view of this stick.. as it seems you are the only one actually using the non tour,.. Thanks[/QUOTE]
Dan, you are 100% correct... I was optimistic but things did not work out. I had it strung with Weiss ultra cable at around 48 lbs with a thin leather grip and overgrip. For me it was always sluggish on ground strokes. When facing pace it remained sluggish and was easily overpowered. Spin was disappointing. Hits outside of the sweet spot felt jarring. Overall I found it to be a very challenging racquet and even when I hit a perfect ball the results were nothing special. In sum, I am very disappointed. I suspect that the racquet might need to be weighted up to perform better but I already had a difficult time getting the racquet head moving. I had a demo of the cx2.0 ls but did not try out due to poor outcome with the heavier version. I did try the cx 4.0 demo with Dunlop silk, weighted up the head and handle which gave a great result, but this racquet is just too light and would need to be remade by a racquet expert to compete with at a 4.0 or above level.
I prefer racquets that swing faster and easier like the Yonex sv95, duel g 310 ,tour f 97, bab pureaero vs. Thanks.
Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
I'm not seeing any real positive comments on the Revo CX 2.0 Tour 18x20 or 98" 16x19 68RA version. It seems the Wilson Ultra Tour is still the favored control stick du jour. Are there any other upcoming PT57A like frames from other manufacturers? The Prince Phantom Pro isn't going to be it since that's a 100". I won't even bother asking about Head which is sad because they created the PT57A and still make it for the pros. I would pay $299 (Prince Bryan Bros.) price and would buy two if they did.
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donnayblack99
Semi-Pro
Looks like James Blake can breathe easy again and stock up on a few new 2.0s.
I demoed both the CX 2.0 Your 18x20 and the CX 2.0 16x19, both with Dunlop Silk. The CX 2.0 is flexible, very stable and accurate, and, for its weight, powerful enough with long, fast swings. It delivers is the surprisingly high launch angle for an 18x20 sub 100 inch frame, which I found to be a plus. IMHO, it is an excellent pure players racquet - meaning to me 4.5+. The CX 2.0 16x19 is a bit less flexible, but still comfortable, and lighter. The 98 inch 16x19 frame provided plenty of power and spin when swung fast. It is quite a stable frame for the weight, even on off center contact. It feels to me as if the flex is in the head of the racquet, and I sense that there is a bit of "grip and release" off the string bed, which while I have no way to know if that is what is happening, it felt that way. For me, this is right at the top of today's frames. The cherry on top is the serve - The light weight and balance provided loads of power and spin - the best serves I have hit in quite a while, if ever.
Mig1NC
Professional
The TWU power map makes it look pretty strong high in the hoop.
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1990's Graphite
Hall of Fame
Sounds good ;-)
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