Hard Hitter 76
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Kyrgios Racket Spec.?
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Kyrgios racket spec.?
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Hard Hitter 76
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Weight? Balance ? Sw?
Hard Hitter 76
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ich denke nicht das kyrgios mit diesen Specs spielt ..
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
He is suppose to play with a retail off the shelve Yonex Ezone 98. No modifications to it! Pure!
Hard Hitter 76
New User
Puh!! 305 Gramm unbesaitet wär extrem leicht für einen pro stock
TomTennis495
Professional
Hard Hitter 76
New User
Ok mit Ledergrip würde er unbesaitet so auf 312 Gramm kommen
jmacdaununder2
Legend
Was ist RAhmenhart?
rafa_prestige89
Professional
I doubt he plays it in stock form.
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
Sorry I meant Yonex Xi!
am1899
Legend
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/kyrgios-lead-tape.630082/
Check out post #6.
There’s another spreadsheet of ATP specs out there somewhere that has Nick’s SW specs in the low 320’s. Sure, it’s unusual for ATP world tour players, but it’s not “silly” or unheard of. Goffin, for example, plays with a pretty light setup too (and his is also reportedly a retail frame, not a pro stock).
Edit: here’s one of those spec spreadsheets...which in fairness I don’t always take as Gospel, but in this case it seems to corroborate the specs of the racquet that was spotted for sale on the big auction site.
https://impactingtennis.com/pro_tour/pro-player-specs/
dr. godmode
Hall of Fame
It seems reasonable that Nick would have a lower swingweight. The kind of adjustments he makes using only his arm (due to lazy footwork) must only be possible with a low SW setup. If you trust Nick himself, he said in a stream that he used to add lead tape to his racquets, but has taken it off since getting stronger. I am too lazy to find the evidence for this though.
2nd Serve Ace
Hall of Fame
Right. No extra weight other than the leather grip and the OG.
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AMGF
Hall of Fame
I remember saying somehting about playing with a leathered grip otherwise stock racquet and not needing lead as he hit the gym and could generate his own power. This was on a Q&A with fans on twitter.
If true, maybe Nick should hire someone who knows his stuff. He can't imagine receiving Isner/Raonic/Karlovic serves with a stock SW frame. Maybe Yonex tweaks his frames for him with bumped specs. I would be really curious to see the specs on an actual Kyrgios frame.
am1899
Legend
The racquet isn’t the problem. Maybe Yonex should try tweaking his head.
AMGF
Hall of Fame
There is nothing wrong with Nick's head. The guy is who he is. A bloody brilliant tennis player.
You on the other hand spend time on a thread about a player you hate. Maybe there's something wrong with your head.
am1899
Legend
Interested to know how you know that. Well anyway, contrary to your assertion, I don’t hate Nick. At times I don’t understand him.
When he’s healthy and engaged in a match, he can beat anybody - and it’s really something to watch. Too often though it seems like he’s either not healthy, or doesn’t want to be out there (sometimes even says it out loud!).
AMGF
Hall of Fame
Sorry I misjudged you. My bad. I must spend too much time on tweeter where fans page are filled with haters.
Nick has a huge talent but lack work ethics. He knows it. He said so in an interview during IW or Miami. But I don't think there is anything wrong with his head, he's just like that. It clashes with the rest of the ATP players on tour that would sacrifice everything to get a shot at a slam. I just accept him like he is and truly enjoy watching him play
am1899
Legend
All good @AMGF. Though I meant it as a joke, I can see how my comment about Nick’s head would seem hateful.
I love watching Nick play - especially when he’s into it and on his game. But even when he’s losing or up to his antics, I can’t stop watching that either. There’s really nobody quite like Nick on tour these days.
But, there’s also a part of me that wonders what could be with Nick if he applied himself more. Maybe it’s not in his nature. But I have hope that someday he’ll dedicate himself in a more meaningful way.
I love watching Nick play - especially when he’s into it and on his game. But even when he’s losing or up to his antics, I can’t stop watching that either. There’s really nobody quite like Nick on tour these days.
But, there’s also a part of me that wonders what could be with Nick if he applied himself more. Maybe it’s not in his nature. But I have hope that someday he’ll dedicate himself in a more meaningful way.
AMGF
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I don’t pretend to know the guy because I don’t. I met him once and he was pretty laid back, cool guy. But he doesn’t have good work ethics. Watching him practice is more entertaining than the Harlem Globe Trotters. He goofs around with his buddy/hitting partner/tentative coach and it’s a good show.All good @AMGF. Though I meant it as a joke, I can see how my comment about Nick’s head would seem hateful.
I love watching Nick play - especially when he’s into it and on his game. But even when he’s losing or up to his antics, I can’t stop watching that either. There’s really nobody quite like Nick on tour these days.
But, there’s also a part of me that wonders what could be with Nick if he applied himself more. Maybe it’s not in his nature. But I have hope that someday he’ll dedicate himself in a more meaningful way.
I don’t think we’ll ever see what Nick could have been if he was dedicated because it’s just not him. He’s that spectacular dude that on a good day can beat anyone and on a bad day lose to anyone.
That being said, I appreciate him even more since I gave up expecting anything from him. He’s a wild beast that show up once in a while but when he does, he’s brilliant. Like a lion in a Safari. Most of the time, the lion lays there doing nothing. But if you catch him pissed at a hyena trying to steal his meal, what a show.
onkystomper
Hall of Fame
I put his racket on an rdc. the swingweight strung is 324
Tennease
Legend
Kyrgios isten besten tennisen playeren inen thenen worlden everen.
am1899
Legend
Tennease
Legend
Besser reich und gesund als arm und krank.
Shaolin
G.O.A.T.
Sehr richtig.
ron schaap
Hall of Fame
i find this very funny, because there are some self aclaimed experts on this forum who swear pros need heavy pro stock frames, yet Kyrgios, Goffin, Kachanov and Thiem prove otherwise. They have no problem returning serves, maybe less problems because lighter racquets are bit faster to manouver.
TomTennis495
Professional
TomTennis495
Professional
i find this very funny, because there are some self aclaimed experts on this forum who swear pros need heavy pro stock frames, yet Kyrgios, Goffin, Kachanov and Thiem prove otherwise. They have no problem returning serves, maybe less problems because lighter racquets are bit faster to manouver.
So you’re saying Thiem and the like use NO tape? Wow. I heard FAA didn’t but Thiem surprises me with that one hander. He plows that ball
AMGF
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Thiem is at 343SW if I remember correctly. I would not say it is low, it's pretty average for a big spinner. I have no clue what Goffin and Kachanov SW are using.i find this very funny, because there are some self aclaimed experts on this forum who swear pros need heavy pro stock frames, yet Kyrgios, Goffin, Kachanov and Thiem prove otherwise. They have no problem returning serves, maybe less problems because lighter racquets are bit faster to manouver.
I think low SW is more the exception than the norm. Plus Nick return of serve is certainly not one of his strenght. If you look at the best returner (Djokovic) you'll find a hefty SW. No free lunch, everything is a compromise.
ron schaap
Hall of Fame
So Delpo and Djoker with their heavy sticks didnt devellop tennis related wrist and shoulder injuries??
ron schaap
Hall of Fame
In the beginning Thiem used just a 305 gr Pure Strike off the shelf that could not have a swingweight of 345. Later he did use some lead on his hoop.
AMGF
Hall of Fame
He probably didn’t play stock for long as the two long stripes of lead at 3 and 9 on each side of the ridge, have been there for as long as I remember.
He did switch strings a lot so it’s entirely possible he tried different set up for his frame as well. I just don’t recall seeing his Pure Strike without lead.
Old Pure Strike:
New PJ (still old Pure Strike underneath):
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Moonballballer
Semi-Pro
Who tells you this nonsense?
bjk
Hall of Fame
If Nick uses retail stock racket how come he couldn't walk into a racket store and buy a racket? Or buy from TT and get it sent to him? Why did he have to get it sent from Australia? I could've given him mine!
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Nick Kyrgios' Racquet Emergency Was Solved By Washington Lobbying Before Citi Open Final | ATP Tour | Tennis
Nick Kyrgios had only one racquet to use before the Citi Open final in Washington, D.C., and then FedEx and Tournament Owner Mark Ein intervened to save the day.
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ron schaap
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If you want to try to prove me wrong than firstly you have to use the right evidence. For instance the periode he used the original black and red paintjob show only very thin strips of lead probably only to balance one racquet to the other instead of the later white paintjob. It only prove how stupid some of you are and how eager you are to believe that all pros use special pro prepared pro stock racquets from some mysterious hidden factory in Nirvana. Lol lol lololol,llllllolllol
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ron schaap
Hall of Fame
Because he is Kyrgios and because they drive on the wrong side of the road in his home land!If Nick uses retail stock racket how come he couldn't walk into a racket store and buy a racket? Or buy from TT and get it sent to him? Why did he have to get it sent from Australia? I could've given him mine!
Nick Kyrgios' Racquet Emergency Was Solved By Washington Lobbying Before Citi Open Final | ATP Tour | Tennis
Nick Kyrgios had only one racquet to use before the Citi Open final in Washington, D.C., and then FedEx and Tournament Owner Mark Ein intervened to save the day.
McLovin
Legend
I'll take this at face value and assume you don't know, but his racquet is no longer available in stores...anywhere. The model line itself is 8 years old:
and has been discontinued for 5 years (since the Ai98 came out).
As far as getting it from TT...ironically @downs_chris owns 3 of them, and he was at the Citi Open earlier in the week (he was at the Kyrgios/Nishioka match). All he had to do was ask...
travlerajm
Talk Tennis Guru
When was the last time someone with a SW under 345 won a slam? 1996?
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travlerajm
Talk Tennis Guru
He’s been up over 360 for awhile, but about 355 for first half of his career.
Shaolin
G.O.A.T.
Yeah I remember hearing about putting more lead at 12:00.
