If you only had ONE racket for LIFE?

[bluetrain4]

one of the most underrated rackets in the past 15 years.

It was glorious. Played with the Diablo starting in 2005 when I returned to tennis after not playing for years. Went to Chicago Golf & Tennis, tried a bunch of racquets on their demo lane and the Diablo was the winner. Played a ton of leagues, tournaments (it was my adult tennis peak) with Diablos for maybe about 5-6 years. Then I inexplicably became a racquet junkie - and went through all sorts of frames, just because I could. My Diablos were lost in the shuffle - one was broke, another I left at a tournament; I bought a third, but then sold it. By the time I wanted Diablo to be my frame again, it was off the market. They're still out there on ****.

It was underrated - I just don't think that many people knew about it. It was during Prince's decline compared to other brands. Though, I thought Capriati used a Diablo paint job for a while; I'm not sure.

 

[bluetrain4]

Can't see what it is exactly. Is it a Prince something? Didn't he played with a Snauweart?

And why did you change then?

Pernfors eventually went to Prince CTS line. Not sure if there was anything between that and his Snauweart.

 

[Dansan]

Been huntin' down the twin tubular radical tour "Zebra" MP for years. I have amassed 3 of these beasts, gettin' harder to find good specimens. Hit's like a mac' truck. Feels like crushing a stick of butter with grahm cracker crust center. A most unique PJ. Epoxy 90s gnarly texture on the throat and frame. Talk about p-p-p-pow, aggro-smashin' satisfaction (even when I lose). Holds onto balls long enough' for you to take a dump, read the paper, and smoke a J all at the same time. But I'll take anything classic head 18x20

 

[Shaolin]

Either the Volkl C10 Pro or the Angell K7 Red. Both are classic playing frames with excellent feel, comfort and control.

As a c10 user for over 60 years I'd really love to try that k7 red. I was eyeing it online awhile back.

 

[tennis347]

As a c10 user for over 60 years I'd really love to try that k7 red. I was eyeing it online awhile back.

It really has the old school soft feel in a much lighter package and much more user friendly over the C10 Pro. There is a nice balance of power, control, spin and the comfort is off the charts. Don't get me wrong, the C10 Pro is probably one of the best players frame's ever IMO but these days the weight is just way too much for my shoulder. I used the C10 Pro for about 5 years and the feel is one of best!! Nowadays about 330 grams strung is about all the weight I need. The K7 Red is light enough where some weight can be added. I highly recommend the Angell K7 Red for players that appreciate the soft plush feel!

 

[Shaolin]

It really has the old school soft feel in a much lighter package and much more user friendly over the C10 Pro. There is a nice balance of power, control, spin and the comfort is off the charts. Don't get me wrong, the C10 Pro is probably one of the best players frame's ever IMO but these days the weight is just way too much for my shoulder. I used the C10 Pro for about 5 years and the feel is one of best!! Nowadays about 330 grams strung is about all the weight I need. The K7 Red is light enough where some weight can be added. I highly recommend the Angell K7 Red for players that appreciate the soft plush feel!

Sounds like a great stick. I may have to pick one up soon!

 

[ohiostate124]

i would use my hand

We are talking about tennis here. Not your sex life.

 

[n8dawg6]

We are talking about tennis here. Not your sex life.

got me!

 

[Dakota60]

I'm torn between my Head Pro Tour 630s and Prestige Classic 600s. Can you tell?

Surprised no one has brought up the 630s yet!

 

[Shaolin]

I'm torn between my Head Pro Tour 630s and Prestige Classic 600s. Can you tell?

Surprised no one has brought up the 630s yet!

If the 630 had the 600 pj and was 16/19 it would be perfection.

 

[Dakota60]

If the 630 had the 600 pj and was 16/19 it would be perfection.

ABSOLUTELY. SPOT. ON.

 

[widebody 13]

Fischer Superform

 

[Backhanded Compliment]

Angell TC95 Ra53 16x19

my review: https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/angell-tc95-16x19-flexy-shakedown.553138/

 

[codymtl]

Yonex RD Ti-80

 

[Current]

I played many racquets in my life, but if I would have one racquet for life and my life would depend on it, I'd take my old Wilson PS 6.0 85.

 

[Simplicius]

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I already have them! Life keepers! No need for anything else!

 

[joohan]

.
I already have them! Life keepers! No need for anything else!

That SiC layup is so yummy.

 

[jmacdaununder2]

Yep, fully SiC as we used to say

 

[lulo]

Yonex RDiS 93.

 

[Grigore Petre]

I'll write to Santa :
- 90 inch
- powerfull (as pure drive/ aero)
- 17 mm
- 310/320 gr
- 7 HL

 

[joohan]

I'll write to Santa :
- 90 inch
- powerfull (as pure drive/ aero)
- 17 mm
- 310/320 gr
- 7 HL

If you ditch parameter no.2 and would be ok with 19mm, Angell TC90 is your ticket.

 

[B Cubed]

Probably POG 107

 

[Grigore Petre]

If you ditch parameter no.2 and would be ok with 19mm, Angell TC90 is your ticket.

I had one but it's not so powerfull ...

 

[3loudboys]

Head Radical Tour MP - Zebra

 

[Overheadsmash]

My Dunlop Aerogel 4D 500 Tour. What a stick.

 

[Deleted member 766172]

RF97

 

[Deleted member 766172]

My Dunlop Aerogel 4D 500 Tour. What a stick.

I used to play with the 300 Tour. It was pretty good.

 

[Karma Tennis]

RF97

Which model?

I assume the All Black PJ one favoured by the Great Man himself. Or perhaps one of the Laver Cup PJ Editions?

(Certainly not the Black and White one I imagine!)

 

[Deleted member 766172]

Which model?

The current one. All black.

 

[Karma Tennis]

The current one. All black.

Indeed! She is the pick of the crop afaic.

 

[mctennis]

Volkl C10 Pro Tour

 

[Caol-ila]

Angell K7 Red.

 

[jersey34tennis]

Easy answer. Wilson Hyper Carbon 6.1 OS Stretch. Best, most solid racket ever made. 12.6 oz, 27.5 inches. I have 9 now. If anybody has any laying around let me know?

Are they all in 1/4 grip?

 

[Slick Tennis]

If only one choice, I’d go Head Prestige/Classic 660, really good for my younger days and would give me extra room for older days! But if I could keep as fit as Johnny Mac over the next few decades, my perfect wand would be either the PT280 or Vacuum Pro 98.

 

[monfils is my homeboy]

Are they all in 1/4 grip?

I wish. All are either 4 1/4 and 4 3/8

 

[TennisManiac]

Modified 2015 PS97

 

[jersey34tennis]

I wish. All are either 4 1/4 and 4 3/8

I got a couple in 1/4 . Leased one up to like 355 swing weight and the other bone stock. Don’t know why these never caught on like pogs. The denser patter and 1/2 length really make them a great hit. I put them up there with my nxg graphite oversiZe, tt Warrior oversiZe, blade 104sw and Agassi limited as my favorite oversiZe racquets to hit with ever