t-pain1991
Rookie
interesting how he has not switch to the new paintjob yet….
jarko111
Hall of Fame
In fairness he also could hit some wicked shots on that side. Maybe in the realm of a shot so bad it was good kinda thing.
I watched him win a match against one of the top 20 and he was get (my iOS just autocorrected my typing of “getting” just wanted to point that out for posterity) slices (droppers I guess) that just died on the other side. And sometimes weird side/underspin shots.
Raizu
Semi-Pro
I can tell you that Auxetic is even better than the XT. My practice partner switched from a Speed Pro XT to a Speed Pro Auxetic says it is a night and day difference. He’s also a former D1 college players and played top of his lineups in doubles at an ACC powerhouse men’s tennis program.
theaceproman
Rookie
Does it have more control, I want to see if the thinner beams are why the pros prefer that over the 339.1 mold.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
There is no such thing as “339.1 mold”
Also, more pro players use TK339 mold over the TK301 mold. A few that are sticking to the 301 have used it for a long time (before 339 came out) and are sticking to it…
theaceproman
Rookie
Oh ok, what players other than sinner use the 301 mold?
Raizu
Semi-Pro
Superior feel, softer and more power. He uses Black Code at 55lbs. The string and the technique make the power not just the frame. He may love it and you may hate it. It just depends on who you are asking their opinion.
theaceproman
Rookie
Ok thank you. I tried the new pro and it felt good but I enjoyed the blade more. I am a higher level player, I blow out the Wilson us opens in 1.5 sets so I appriciate player's rackets more.
Raizu
Semi-Pro
If the pros don’t blow out balls in a two hour practice how the hell do you? . See if you can get your hands on the Blade Pro. It’s not available in retailers. Only your state Wilson rep.
HitMoreBHs
Professional
The pros don't frame as many shots?
DropvolleysRhard
Rookie
The SW on all of mine are 325-327 so not bad to swing.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
A few of top of my head would be Ruusuvouri (sp?), Andereescu...
theaceproman
Rookie
I thought that Andreescu and Ruusuvori used the 339 mold?
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
Ruusuvouri = shared holes = 301.
Anderescu was going back and forth between 301 and 339, no idea if she is even playing
VitalSigns
New User
theaceproman
Rookie
Thank god he has not, the new PJ is so ugly
jmacdaununder2
Legend
Should give him Novak’s new Speed paint job - according to posts elsewhere it’s quite appealing.
DropvolleysRhard
Rookie
Best guess is superstition/look. He won Australia with the old PJ and now Rotterdam. My guess is he’s gonna keep using it till clay season.
t-pain1991
Rookie
He probably will even pull a Delpo . I remember when Del Potro won the US Open with his K factor paint, he went a while without switching. If I remember correctly, not only was the paint but he didn’t even want new frames.
theaceproman
Rookie
They could but I think the 22 speed PJ was perfect. Black, white and a touch of gold.
Tmano
Hall of Fame
Interesting thing i was told yesterday, which was written on an Italian sport's new paper about sinner racquet, is according to the article that his racquet was slightly extended at 3 and 9 supposedly to help him avoiding hitting the frame or getting to close to the frame when hitting.
I have no idea if it's true or false.
I have no idea if it's true or false.
soft_manatee
Rookie
what does that even mean?
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
apparently, you misunderstood it...
It is a standard Speed Touch (TK301) mold with no junk like you mention
Tmano
Hall of Fame
lol
you are probably right i'm just reporting what i got told. Maybe who read the article miss read.
theaceproman
Rookie
He has weight at 3 and 9. Extending the racket makes no sense. He said it himself it is to add some stability
flyhome
Rookie
same here, di dove sei??
Tmano
Hall of Fame
Ciao, di Modena provincia.
Tu?
Tmano
Hall of Fame
Gran bei posti! Avendo vissuto a Firenze per un anno ho avuto la possibilta' di vedere la toscana ed e' veramente bella!!!
McEncock
Professional
E si mangia da dio
Tmano
Hall of Fame
Eh si, vero, e poi il vino! ma in italia si mangia bene ovunque!E si mangia da dio
Italiano anche tu?
Tmano
Hall of Fame
Sei nato qui?Meta
Doppia nazionalità
theaceproman
Rookie
Yes he does use 4 1/4
yes seen it in real life
Federerkblade
Hall of Fame
Was listening to TN nerds podcast
I did wonder how sinner was using a poly at high tensions and apparently the racquet feels like a 57-58 flex
Also very powerful frame … which makes sense why he strings so tight with his power
I think speed touch was 62 ish
I did wonder how sinner was using a poly at high tensions and apparently the racquet feels like a 57-58 flex
Also very powerful frame … which makes sense why he strings so tight with his power
I think speed touch was 62 ish
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theaceproman
Rookie
Makes sense
He just talks about what is written here in forums. He doesn’t have any insider info. Sinners racket is not 57flex.
Federerkblade
Hall of Fame
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
Sinner's racked has no different flex than the retail frame had
Federerkblade
Hall of Fame
Just saying what Ac said based on his two frames in his possession and what he felt .
Maybe he had ones strung loads and felt softer
Did you get a chance to hear what he said ?
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
No, I don't base my knowledge on what people "felt" but on available data that shows that Sinner's rackets have the same flex as the retail Speed Touch did... However, there are a few possible reasons why the frame may soften up over time, including the stringing and tension, usage (especially by the pro), and of course, the allowable spec variations from frame to frame...
theaceproman
Rookie
That makes sense, his racket weighs 328 strung.
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