Pleb123
Semi-Pro
Parted with my RF97 because I found the heft translated into too many stray balls when I would tire late in a match. Granted that is not the fault of the racquet but a technique and fitness (and maybe ageing) issue.
Then found myself chasing the addictive plow through, pace and stability, leading up my other racquets close to RF97 specs. Preferred specs are now about 12.5 ounces or 355 grams (with overgrip and rubber band), 10 points head light, and with the weight more polarised than the RF. I also prefer the control/ trajectory of a tighter string pattern compared to the RF, namely, Babolat Pure Strike Tour and have started tinkering with a Wilson Blade 98 2015 18x20.
Similarly, the friend I sold the RF97 to had his other racquets matched to RF97 specs (including an APD) and alternates using them with RF (even during a match, e.g. serving with APD and returning with RF).
Wondering if there are others who have gone up a weight class after hitting with the RF97?
Then found myself chasing the addictive plow through, pace and stability, leading up my other racquets close to RF97 specs. Preferred specs are now about 12.5 ounces or 355 grams (with overgrip and rubber band), 10 points head light, and with the weight more polarised than the RF. I also prefer the control/ trajectory of a tighter string pattern compared to the RF, namely, Babolat Pure Strike Tour and have started tinkering with a Wilson Blade 98 2015 18x20.
Similarly, the friend I sold the RF97 to had his other racquets matched to RF97 specs (including an APD) and alternates using them with RF (even during a match, e.g. serving with APD and returning with RF).
Wondering if there are others who have gone up a weight class after hitting with the RF97?