Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
Is the shovel technique the same as the throwing a bucket of water technique taught to beginners?
Kyrgios' racquet specs?
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Crie
Rookie
I think Kyrgios is asking Yonex for prostocks... not sure, but for exmaple
Fairway leather grip is like 28 grams
XI 98 = 326~grams
Yonex Syntetic Replacement grip - 11 grams
28 - 11 = 17
326+17=343???
Math doesn't make sense. The racquet with an overgrip should be 343, but the math here shows that the racquet without the overgrip is 343. I think he is using a prostock XI.
Either that or they are using super thin leather grips and overgrips.
Fairway leather grip is like 28 grams
XI 98 = 326~grams
Yonex Syntetic Replacement grip - 11 grams
28 - 11 = 17
326+17=343???
Math doesn't make sense. The racquet with an overgrip should be 343, but the math here shows that the racquet without the overgrip is 343. I think he is using a prostock XI.
Either that or they are using super thin leather grips and overgrips.
Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
If he's using an Xi98 painted to look like a blue DR98 then in a sense he's already using a pro stock frame.
Crie
Rookie
You get the gist. Its certainly not a stock frame that can be bought off the market and customized.
AndyBarronMuzza
Rookie
Do you think Kyrgios uses a small grip-size or a very thin leather grip? I remember Nick Lester or someone saying he uses a lower than average grip-size.
yonexRx32
Professional
None of the pros use retail rackets. Get used to it. The narrative is used to sell cheaply made props to suckers willing to shell $240 for something that cost $30 (shipping included) to make. If you want something that comes close to a pro racket get a Wilson H22 or H19.
Crie
Rookie
I would guess he has Yonex Leather grip and thats 1.42mm. So slightly smaller. 1.3 Makes it smaller, 1.5 makes it the same, 1.7+ makes the grip bigger. (The values are all relative, they all make the grip bigger). And one overgrip at L3 grip size. You can see some picture if you type up however you need a stringforum account. "stringforum nick kyrgios sold usd3000"
Crie
Rookie
https://www.stringforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=19617
Thats the forum with most of the specs, but they might be changed because
1. There is a rubber band (Nick never used dampeners)
2. In the photo he has ALU Power - He now uses 120 PTP so less SW and less static weight
3. He started wearing wristbands - wristbands change the angular frequency of racquets which in turn, change the specs.
However, no pro changes specs that drastically unless his name is Fed and wins IW and AO2017...
IF I had to put my money on it, I'd say he's still in the 340-350static weight realm with +330SW. Mainly comparing his specs with Jack Sock. Their games are pretty much identical. Western forehand, backhand, big serve, and really good feel.
Thats the forum with most of the specs, but they might be changed because
1. There is a rubber band (Nick never used dampeners)
2. In the photo he has ALU Power - He now uses 120 PTP so less SW and less static weight
3. He started wearing wristbands - wristbands change the angular frequency of racquets which in turn, change the specs.
However, no pro changes specs that drastically unless his name is Fed and wins IW and AO2017...
IF I had to put my money on it, I'd say he's still in the 340-350static weight realm with +330SW. Mainly comparing his specs with Jack Sock. Their games are pretty much identical. Western forehand, backhand, big serve, and really good feel.
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lidoazndiabloboi
Hall of Fame
https://twitter.com/nickkyrgios/status/700285726064295936?lang=en
Kyrgios confirmed himself, racket weight is 325g
Kyrgios confirmed himself, racket weight is 325g
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Attila_the_gorilla
Guest
Strung or unstrung you think?
lidoazndiabloboi
Hall of Fame
Definitely unstrung
danbrenner
Legend
Can anyone here confirm what grip size Nick Uses?
His racquet doesn't look small in his hand. So I'm thinking at least 4 1/2. ??
But I have no idea
His racquet doesn't look small in his hand. So I'm thinking at least 4 1/2. ??
But I have no idea
DJ-
Hall of Fame
Grip 3
https://www.stringforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=19617
Not sure how many o.g's he uses these days
DNShade
Hall of Fame
You're actually WAY wrong there buddy. I know this for a FACT first hand. Sorry.
Of course some do use PJs of older or pro stock options, but more than you would think use right off the shelf sticks with just a little lead and grip work.
yonexRx32
Professional
Just one overgrip. I saw him replace his overgrip last night, on court. Leather underneath, or so it looked.
moon shot
Hall of Fame
When I'm making broad statements I think only about the players seen on TV in slams and masters or generally top 100. Do you have any estimation of how many of those guys use current retail frames, 10%?
danbrenner
Legend
thats wild. for a guy whos 6'5 with long limbs. his hands are obviously huge..
im just surprised he uses a 3/8 grip!! and im guessing its a standard YY pallet?
Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
He gets massive spin on his shots with that grip for his long limbed body, except for his backhand. It's a pretty weak shot. He must be super right hand dominant.
He hits big, but maybe due to muscle memory or grip, he never flattens out his shots to put the ball away like other big guys such as del Potro.
He hits big, but maybe due to muscle memory or grip, he never flattens out his shots to put the ball away like other big guys such as del Potro.
Zoolander
Hall of Fame
Is that in 2 or 3 pieces? Just want to make sure im smashing my racquet the same way Kyrgios does.....
jmacdaununder2
Legend
That one he blasted at Fed looked pretty flat; what a sensational reflex volley that was from Fed btw - but I think I know what you're saying; he plays a bit like Monfils does, or at least did, until recently - safe shots or a spectacular slap shot but not much in between?
jmacdaununder2
Legend
Didn't someone say here that as of late last year Yonex are going to be fining players for intentionally breaking racquets? Oh well, I'm sure he can afford it lol! Also, who - apart from Ryan Harrison!! breaks a racquet after the match? What's the point of relieving stress before the next point - pathetic justification anyway - when the match is over? What a t00l!!
Fedinkum
Legend
I actually had the same thought. I can understand breaking a racket during a match to release tension so you can calm down at the next point..but what is the point to smash it after match point...other than being a sore loser!! Loved fed's reaction though! My countryman (aka idiot) has so much to learn...
AndyBarronMuzza
Rookie
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Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
Trash talking about my new idol, Nick Krygios? Just outside the top ten I am guessing after Miami! One or two points difference between Roger and Nick IMO! He is the bad boy of the new wave of young tennis players ! The Andre Aggasi of the 2020 decade! Remember even at the beginnings; everyone in the establishment hated Andre too! LOL! I am going to buy Nick racquet too! He uses retail version undoctored by custom racquet services like Priority One that Roger racquet! Hate, hate away! Later on, you might change you mind!
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I love the concept of a Yonex with the leather grip. Definitely going to try this on the D98xl as it gets the weight right to 12 ounces.
jmacdaununder2
Legend
I'm not sure if this post is meant to be serious, or merely a 'wind up'? At least spell your idol's name correctly: 'Kyrgios' not 'Krygios'. 'Agassi' not 'Aggasi' would be better also; and Andre never really stepped over the line that Nick can't even see in his rear view mirror. Maybe when the 2020s end - by adding an 's' they become a decade as you presumably intended, not just a year - Nick will have matured just enough to be able to look back at his young nihilistic - look it up - self with horror and retrospective embarrassment. (Look at McEnroe, many of us are still laughing at his histrionics decades later - hence my avatar.) Unfortunately, until then, and in spite of his protestations that 'we don't have to watch him if we don't want to' - what if I want to watch his opponent? - the vast majority of us will have to suffer on. Should I drop the mike now, or were you playing devil's advocate with an assumed millennial-style persona?
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mikeeeee
Professional
You will not regret this.
dgoran
Hall of Fame
That's why he lost
BigCatFan
New User
That's why he lost
So we should thank Nick if there is any easing in price!
Following my logic Feds RF97 must be slashed after those volleys vs Delpo!
Alexh22
Professional
No doubt it is still a xi 98 under the pjStill looks like Xi head guard
Wait...what? How has nobody followed up on this? I need to hear more...
shapovalovnextgoat
Rookie
That looks like the DR 98 paintjob though. This is an older photograph
moon shot
Hall of Fame
Ok, here.
Nick Kyrgios of Australia reacts during his men's singles first round...
Nick Kyrgios of Australia reacts during his men's singles first round match against Andreas Seppi of Italy at the Zhuhai Championships tennis tournament in Zhuhai in China's southern Guangdong...
www.gettyimages.com
