Gasquet and Agassi's Instincts

[Original 6.0]

Hello guys.
My question to you: there's been a lot of talk and rumors about Andre actually switching to the Instinct, but yesterday watching the Agassi-Lopez Hamburg first round clay match I noticed that he switched ONCE AGAIN to a Flexpoint paintjob... Now, assuming that he didn't make changes within the last 3 days or so (in Rome he played with the Instinct... or a look-like one), what the hell is he actually using??? A custom paintjob once again?
And if he actually uses a LM Instinct, would it be the standard or the Tour XL model? And same question about Gasquet: Instinct or Tour XL Instinct?
What are the basic differences in terms of feel between the two (for those who tried 'em out). Thanks for your time.

 

[markdinh]

From this picture it looks like the XL as the string pattern is 16x19.

Gasquet @ Nottingham

I'm thinking of trying out the XL because I use to use a Head (Ti Fire Tour) with an open string pattern and have hated the recent Heads because the string patterns have been so dense.

 

[TwistServe]

Is gasquet's instinct real though? I played with an instinct before but it wasn't very good.

 

[baselinebrawler]

Gasquets instinct looks real. The LM ridges actually look to be raised and not painted. I've never played with the instinct is this racquet as good as people say it is?

 

[deflori]

Yes,its one of the most underrated Rackets...great power/control level..

 

[ThunderServe]

I thought agassi uses either the fp radical or fp instinct sometimes but just with a few layers of lead at 3 and 9

 

[fastdunn]

From this picture it looks like the XL as the string pattern is 16x19.

Gasquet @ Nottingham

I'm thinking of trying out the XL because I use to use a Head (Ti Fire Tour) with an open string pattern and have hated the recent Heads because the string patterns have been so dense.

He needs some better hair-do.

 

[RafaN RichardG]

Yes,its one of the most underrated Rackets...great power/control level..

exactly i found it to be a great racquet, especially on serves

 

[friedalo1]

I been playing with the Instinct for 2 months. I been hitting harder with more control. I use Lux rough at 60lb. I serve faster, I have a better drop shot. This racquet is on steroids.

 

[friedalo1]

When is Gasquet going to switch to the Instinct flex racquet. He won the Nottingham tournament. There going to discontinue the regular instinct soon. He going to be # 15 soon on the Atp. Tennis warehouse put his picture up at the racquet section of Head racquets.

 

[RafaN RichardG]

i dont think he will switch if he hasnt already. i heard its got totally diff stats- how long i sit until they discontinue it u think, theyve been lowering and lowiring the price....

 

[spksz]

there have been different talk about gasquet's instinct.some say he uses a standard length one while others say he uses the XL one.which one does he really use?

 

[RafaN RichardG]

the 16x19 string pattern he has suggests he uses an XL instinct

 

[Dr.Lobster]

I think the Instinct looks danged sexy with that Head calfskin grip. That's just me though.

 

[friedalo1]

I use the calfkin grip. I found a pair of Oakleys that match the instinct color. At least when I play tennis I look good when I lose or win.