Been looking for a detailed thread on the Donnays.Thanks for the info.Re: the Gold 99,how did it fair with flat-shot hitting?I have had a bad experience with them Head Youtek Extreme Pros(16/19 pattern).All my flat shots were sailing long(May b the stiffness rating?).Currently using the Six.One 95 18/20,maneuverability/RH speed and head size downsides!The Gold 99 my prime interest but wary of probable loss of control due to the 16/19 cos i hit flat(1st Serve/FH/BH)??Avoiding the PlatINUM d2 the stiffness rating,fear for my arm en over-hitting!Please give input,thanks.
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Been looking for a detailed thread on the Donnays.Thanks for the info.Re: the Gold 99,how did it fair with flat-shot hitting?I have had a bad experience with them Head Youtek Extreme Pros(16/19 pattern).All my flat shots were sailing long(May b the stiffness rating?).Currently using the Six.One 95 18/20,maneuverability/RH speed and head size downsides!The Gold 99 my prime interest but wary of probable loss of control due to the 16/19 cos i hit flat(1st Serve/FH/BH)??Avoiding the PlatINUM d2 the stiffness rating,fear for my arm en over-hitting!Please give input,thanks.
10ACE
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So what did you find out about GOLD, SILVER or XP Dual?
Did you bought them or not in the end.
Many thanks!
>did you manage to compare gold vs. silver?
my wife plays with the silver lite racquet. it definitely plays stiffer than both the gold99 and the x-p dual (she's even able to string it with tf black code as she has no shoulder/arm issues and therefore hits with a lot of spin).
the x-p dual is definitely the most comfortable racquet between the gold and silver. it also is more forgiving if you don't manage to hit the sweet spot regularly.
mx x-dual set-up is the following: 10gr butt-cap and the 3gr slide weights at 3 and 9 o'clock. it nows weighs almost the same as the gold99. if i have off day and don't manage to hit well with the gold99, i am able to switch to the x-p dual and get some more forgiveness on off-center hits.
hope this helps.
my wife plays with the silver lite racquet. it definitely plays stiffer than both the gold99 and the x-p dual (she's even able to string it with tf black code as she has no shoulder/arm issues and therefore hits with a lot of spin).
the x-p dual is definitely the most comfortable racquet between the gold and silver. it also is more forgiving if you don't manage to hit the sweet spot regularly.
mx x-dual set-up is the following: 10gr butt-cap and the 3gr slide weights at 3 and 9 o'clock. it nows weighs almost the same as the gold99. if i have off day and don't manage to hit well with the gold99, i am able to switch to the x-p dual and get some more forgiveness on off-center hits.
hope this helps.
Which spec of Silver lite does she have.
I can have BAR code starts with: 289328(weight+balance) or 286329.
i think she has the 286329 barcode.
tlm
G.O.A.T.
Did you mean the silver is less stiff than the gold? I know it is listed a few points less and to me it seemed more flexible than the gold.
If you like crisp I use Klip Natural gut 18Ga mains and Head Rip Control 17ga crosses.
Mig1NC
Professional
Here is the comparison of the TW specs:
http://www.racquetfinder.com/compare.php?pcode=DDCG99;DDCS99;DCSL99&x=64&y=29
Donnay claims the silver is stiffer than the gold, but TW testing shows otherwise.
Almost all manufacturers list stiffness on unstrung frames, TW tests strung frames on an RDC machine. Most racquets loose about 3pts of stiffness when strung.
For some reason I think stiffness characteristics change more with Donnay racquets and maybe the RDC machine doesn't quite account for that.
Another thing to consider is that RDC machines only list stiffness for a single point of flex. A racquet may be stiffer in the hoop and flexier in the throat and read with less stiffness on an RDC but still have more power than their stiffness may indicate.
tlm
G.O.A.T.
You are comparing rackets with one strung with poly and the other strung with gut? Uh not a very good idea the racket with poly would obviously feel stiffer than the other with nat. gut.
tlm
G.O.A.T.
I have made the switch from the x 99 white to the dual core silver lite. Both are great rackets but the sl is really nice, it serves better and puts even more spin and juice on the ball than the white does.
I have been demoing all the donnay rackets for months now. The x series do have a more precise feel and distinct hit. But the dual core seem to be more comfortable and vibration is really eliminated.
They both have their strong points and it is a personnel preference of which one works out better for different players. But to me the donnays are different than all the other rackets out there.
The sl with 10 grams added to butt cap weighs in at 11.2 ounces with a 6 point head light balance. This is a pretty light stick but the dual core makes it feel and play with more plow through and stability than its specs.
I would suggest to anyone interested in these rackets to take your time and demo them all. Because they play different than what most rackets do. The heavier versions swing easier than other sticks of the same weight and the lighter ones are more solid than other rackets of that weight.
I have been demoing all the donnay rackets for months now. The x series do have a more precise feel and distinct hit. But the dual core seem to be more comfortable and vibration is really eliminated.
They both have their strong points and it is a personnel preference of which one works out better for different players. But to me the donnays are different than all the other rackets out there.
The sl with 10 grams added to butt cap weighs in at 11.2 ounces with a 6 point head light balance. This is a pretty light stick but the dual core makes it feel and play with more plow through and stability than its specs.
I would suggest to anyone interested in these rackets to take your time and demo them all. Because they play different than what most rackets do. The heavier versions swing easier than other sticks of the same weight and the lighter ones are more solid than other rackets of that weight.
gd!
Rookie
Yep.
Highly recommend to ask dealer for barcode info to choose racquets which provide close specs, however imo such barcodes are great anyway.
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