Lead tape : Prestige
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Just to clarify I use the Liquidmetal Prestige Midsize. Right now, with a dampener, tourna grip and lead tape my racket comes out at about 370 grams. I have one 5 inch strip of lead tape that begins at the top of the LM ridges and continues down (2 & 10 o clock). I then have one 5 inch strip of lead tape at 3 & 9 o clock. I like it a lot as it is, but will be adding a leather grip to my rackets once I get a hold of some Fairways.
Well I put lead tape there because that is where the felt is on the stringbed. There is a dead spot on the top of the hoop for the prestige and it makes it a bit friendlier. I also just have gotten used to racquets that weigh in around 13 ounces, since my last racquet (280 + heat sleeve) came in at about 12.9 ounces. I like the weight and the more even balance.
jonas-the-ball-basher
Rookie
According to some, we as average club players don't need to add weight to our racquets.
I do agree, that we probably can't handle the extra weight as good as a pro does, because of lack of technique and power.
But also I really felt, the weight has improved my game since yesterday.
I only felt less comfortable with the slower swingspeed I was producing.
But after while, if I get used to that, I think the extra weight will improve my overal game by 50%.
I do agree, that we probably can't handle the extra weight as good as a pro does, because of lack of technique and power.
But also I really felt, the weight has improved my game since yesterday.
I only felt less comfortable with the slower swingspeed I was producing.
But after while, if I get used to that, I think the extra weight will improve my overal game by 50%.
Haha BliND, don't tempt me. I am not willing to travel the same path as Benjamin. I love the classics (previously used the POG MP, PT 280) but I find the LM Prestige to be a nice fit. But, jonas-the-ball-basher, I believe the weight helps my game (through confidence that I can just plow through the ball) and I am an average club/high school player (not for long hopefully).
ferrari_827
Professional
You guys, 370grams is much too heavy. Have someone try to pass you at the net while you volley and you'll realize instantly the liability of such a heavy racket.
Then try to do a topspin or slice serve. Another liability.
Then see how your arm feels like after 1 1/2 hours of play. Another liability.
Enough said ?
If you need this much plow through, just buy a Yonex SRD Tour. It has more power and plow through than any Head or Wilson.
Then try to do a topspin or slice serve. Another liability.
Then see how your arm feels like after 1 1/2 hours of play. Another liability.
Enough said ?
If you need this much plow through, just buy a Yonex SRD Tour. It has more power and plow through than any Head or Wilson.
Have someone try to pass you at the net while you volley and you'll realize instantly the liability of such a heavy racket.
Why would I come to the net without a forceful approach groundstroke or serve? 370 grams should not and is not difficult to whip around at the net.
Then try to do a topspin or slice serve.
I use both spins on both first and second. I produce a very heavy driving spin which is quite available with proper technique and fitness.
Then see how your arm feels like after 1 1/2 hours of play.
Lift weights.
Why would I come to the net without a forceful approach groundstroke or serve? 370 grams should not and is not difficult to whip around at the net.
Then try to do a topspin or slice serve.
I use both spins on both first and second. I produce a very heavy driving spin which is quite available with proper technique and fitness.
Then see how your arm feels like after 1 1/2 hours of play.
Lift weights.
AlpineCadet
Hall of Fame
370 grams won't feel heavy depending on where the weight is located on the racket.
My (newest) K90, N90, and PST90 all weigh over 13.++ ounces and I'm not having any trouble with them. If you've found the correct balance/setup that's around (or happens to be) 370 grams, then I'd say it's far from being a liability.
(BTW, this was an old thread that I found to be pretty interesting.)
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ucrctennis
Rookie
I have a Classic Mid
There is 9 grams of lead at 12 o'clock, 12 grams at 3 & 9 o'clock
I have been using this racquet for about 7 months now. I have never felt more tiredness with this racquet than my old. I haven't had any injuries caused by it. Actually, my elbow hurts when I hit with anything lighter. I hit good kick and topspin serves. I have no problem with reflex volleys. Everything is better
There is 9 grams of lead at 12 o'clock, 12 grams at 3 & 9 o'clock
I have been using this racquet for about 7 months now. I have never felt more tiredness with this racquet than my old. I haven't had any injuries caused by it. Actually, my elbow hurts when I hit with anything lighter. I hit good kick and topspin serves. I have no problem with reflex volleys. Everything is better
keithchircop
Professional
i do volleys, topspin serves, slice serves, in matches which last 2.5-3hrs. never had ANY problem at all.
kirbster123
Banned
DRtenniS1112
Semi-Pro
Without trying to be mean let me make a few points.
1) While the majority of people on this board may be average club players there are also several other people that are quite accomplished players.
2) There is absolutely nothing you can do to a racket (grip, overgrip, tape, dampener, strings, tension) or anything else that will have the effect of improving your game by 50%.
Kirko
Hall of Fame
guy I hit with puts two strips of lead under the bumper guard they run the whole lenght of the hoop.
AlpineCadet
Hall of Fame
........and how did that setup play?
Kirko
Hall of Fame
solid. no "flutter" when hiting the ball. he's been doing it for years.
AlpineCadet
Hall of Fame
I hit with the Pro Tour 630 today, and that racket felt pretty nice in the plow-through department. (The racket weighs around 12.5 unstrung.)
sloe_torture
Rookie
One of the benefits of placing additional weight on the hoop of the frame is racquet stability on the return of serve. At first I had to adjust to the weight as it slowed down my racquet speed but it eventually taught me the virtues of preparation and shortening my backswing.
I would recommend experimenting with weights in 2 gram increments at the 3 & 9 o'clock position. I don't think weight at 12 o'clock is necessary because the C.A.P. system already contributes to a high swingweight. Once you've settled on the weight you can place the weight on the outside hoop of the frame under the CAPs. The swingweight will stay the same but you'll experience additional stability limiting torque (twist) on the racquet on off-center shots.
Just don't go overboard on adding weight since your wrist will work extra hard to accelerate and decelerate the additional increase in momentum -- especially during the wrist snap on a kick serve. Good luck.
I would recommend experimenting with weights in 2 gram increments at the 3 & 9 o'clock position. I don't think weight at 12 o'clock is necessary because the C.A.P. system already contributes to a high swingweight. Once you've settled on the weight you can place the weight on the outside hoop of the frame under the CAPs. The swingweight will stay the same but you'll experience additional stability limiting torque (twist) on the racquet on off-center shots.
Just don't go overboard on adding weight since your wrist will work extra hard to accelerate and decelerate the additional increase in momentum -- especially during the wrist snap on a kick serve. Good luck.
