First.- Thank you very much to macattack & moon shot for helping me out! you both rock!
Second.- Yeah, I also read that pt57c = ti fire pro.
So is the tk part and pt part the same or does it mean something else?
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First.- Thank you very much to macattack & moon shot for helping me out! you both rock!
Second.- Yeah, I also read that pt57c = ti fire pro.
So is the tk part and pt part the same or does it mean something else?
moon shot
Hall of Fame
Possibly PT means the frame is pro stock (typically lighter static weight) while the TK is the generic version sold to the public which has a higher static weight as most would play it without customizing.
I gather TK codes are for a variety of things. Mold shape, handle shape (TK76, TK82, TK82S), and grommet codes (TK55A/1, TK203, TK293A ... possibly other things too?) so it could just stand for 'Tennisschläger kodex' or something. I read somewhere TGK, TGT codes for frames refer to where they were made, I think they only are used on frames.
So my understanding is my Radical Tour is a TK (where) 57(what mold shape) A-6 (what layup materials)
I welcome correction if anyone knows better.
@vsbabolat
It makes me wonder if the codes were issued consecutively. My radical tour is a TK57A-6 but the grommets are TK55A/1, so do the grommets and drill pattern date back to another frame before the TK57 mold?
daddabompa
Hall of Fame
I changed pallets on a PT57A about 1 year ago and I seem to recall that on the hairpin it were "TK57-A3" code engraved on it.
Maybe "PT" mean "Pro Tennisschlager"...who knows
As for TK55A I think it was since the beginning the "original" grommet for Radical Tour and Pro Tour with half-CAP.
Meanwhile, as you may know, TK57 is the full-CAP grommet used initially for 2 gen of Pro Tour 630 and then until the LM Prestige MP.
tennisgeek128
New User
Anyone know what is Tgt 301.5 ?
Is that really have graphene just like retail or just the paint job ?
Is that really have graphene just like retail or just the paint job ?
As far as I know Head changed mold of PPro with IG Series so if you want to have a 16/19 drill you get the the 18/20 MP PJ because the other doesn't work on that mold.
edelp
Semi-Pro
Hi, actually this code "only" stands for the Graphene Touch Speed Pro. The code is the same for retail or prostock. Whether the one you mention is prostock is to be checked differently...
edelp
Semi-Pro
Are you sure it really is a tgt293.2? Might be a tgt 293.1? I have seen several that say Prestige MP but are 16/19 and have the 293.1 code...
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
HEAD changed the mold of the Prestige Pro with Graphene. The Graphene Prestige Pro and Graphene Prestige S now share the same mold. 293 is still the MP mold used for 16x19 and 18x20.
LuchoVena
Rookie
New mold PPro grommets should still fit previous models (before Graphene)? They didnt change the actual headsize and drilling pattern of the hoop, right?
Some folks here put the red CAP on a IG Prestige Pro and it fits, so the pattern and head size is the same
rlau
Hall of Fame
I believe those are codes identifying the pro player the frame was made for.
kingadam1985
New User
Someone said that the letter indicates the year when the racquet was made.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
Yes either the year or batch or something like that. A was the first one. I lost the track, but believe have seen some F's or so....
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
the ones I have from 2016 have "F"
daddabompa
Hall of Fame
I have had a Pro Stock TGT 325.3 (Graphene Touch Instinct MP p-j) and it had an "H" as code.
Subaruvich
Semi-Pro
My two TGK291.2 start with "H". Got them this spring.
I was told "A" is year 2010.
"B" is 2011.
"C" is 2012.
"D" is 2013.
"E" is 2014.
"F" is 2015.
"G" is 2016.
"H" is 2017.
Can anybody confirm that?
I was told "A" is year 2010.
"B" is 2011.
"C" is 2012.
"D" is 2013.
"E" is 2014.
"F" is 2015.
"G" is 2016.
"H" is 2017.
Can anybody confirm that?
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
The YouTek paint job racquet I have from 2010 only have the TGK237.3 stamped in the throat.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
I believe late 2010 or 2011 is when they removed the printed codes and "A" started...
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old man stringer
Guest
has anybody ran across stiffer rackets in the new prestige line that is really great but almost dates back to older rackets?
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old man stringer
Guest
i don't want to be redundant but is anyone aware of new graphene config in frames that have a sig gain in stiffness and power but w/o the shock of previous frames nor does it contain the raincoat in the shower effect of silicone. a substantial switch midstream for prestige in the middle cycle of a sales 2 year market plan, cannot talk of the source of the frame but this kind of interesting. most of the prestige maniacs are like me in your curiosity and talking like this is the only way to find out about changes.
Imago
Hall of Fame
Wrong thread. This is for Head codes. As for the shock, it is bigger and harsher in the G and GXT. If you want a shock-free "stiffer" & "newer" Prestige, go to IG Mid of FX MP.
rafa_prestige89
Professional
There is no code since nobody uses it.
I would like to ask tt gurus or pro stringers (thomas martinez?) . It cant be possible no one used it.
@ProStringing
@ProStringing
edelp
Semi-Pro
moon shot
Hall of Fame
To parse the different statements: the frame has a retail code, all retail frames do. The only time it would get a prostock code is when it is a paintjob or custom layup for a pro player, so unless someone used the LM prestige painted as a flex point then it would be retail.
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vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
It would be PT179.1
Zoolander
Hall of Fame
What actual racquet is the 291.2? And what PJ has yours got?
teachingprotx
Legend
Man oh man .i wish we could get red cap grommets for the old head 89.5 18x20 frames . Always thought Txp, the comp pro , and the red and blue team pros , would look so cool with the red caps .. awwwww to dream
Imago
Hall of Fame
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
They did but it was for the PT10 and TGT292.1’s they made for the Pros only. Not for sale.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
It’s weaved into the carbon fiber sheetsI didn't find any gold in my TK113Y1...
Imago
Hall of Fame
Good, because I paid for it.
BTW, the second Ti.Fire Pro Edition has no code at all. Seems they are both Ti.Radical with a bridge.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
Could you post a photo of what you’re talking about?
Imago
Hall of Fame
Left is TK113Y1 which is a spin-off of Ti.Radical frame
Right is TK57A-2 which is you know what
I have two of the first frame and the one has the said code and 1447 number, the other has no code at all, only one number 453.
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Imago
Hall of Fame
Not necessarily, see above. Confirming also TK59 for RT 690.
TheLambsheadrep
Professional
I see how the upper corners of the bridge/throat are different between the two and how the curve/slope of the V as the throat comes down to the handle are different. You're saying these are both labeled Ti. Fire Pro, correct? So would the racquet on the right be the PT630/Radical Tour 630 mold (with the addition of the cross bar)?Left is TK113Y1 which is a spin-off of Ti.Radical frame
Right is TK57A-2 which is you know what
I have two of the first frame and the one has the said code and 1447 number, the other has no code at all, only one number 453.
Imago
Hall of Fame
Yes, it is. And the code on the pin confirms it.
There are also some differences in the mold shape, width, and thickness of the throat profile.
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Imago
Hall of Fame
I have one but am afraid to dismantle the pallets - is this safe with a suspension grip?
And no, you can't put the suspension grip back on after you've dismantled it.
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