Memory Lane...What Racquet(s) were u using between 1985-1990?

[Martingale]

Hi Mate- how was the Yamaha Secret? Was that the white one which Sabatini used? Or there was a grey one used at one stage by was it Noah? They looked like beast of a racket, looked so solid and powerful. How did it play?

So on the basis of this chat, I took the Secret 04, strung with natural gut, into the arena. I have not used it for 7 or so years, same strings. And it played totally amazingly (ok, the overgrip had decomposed and had to be replaced). Like I left it off just yesterday. Anyone who ever played it knows the feeling of total crispness. And the occasional challenge of excess power and the resulting temptation to hold back the swing, the usual downsides of the stick. But nothing like it for solid hits and the absolute best slices and volleys of any racket ever. Challenge me.

 

[TennisManiac]

Pro Kennex Copper Ace

 

[mixtape]

Wilson Graphite Matrix
Pro Kennex Silver Ace 90
Prince Tri-Comp
Prince Graphite Pro XB
Prince Victory Comp
Prince CTS Approach OS

 

[socallefty]

Dunlop Max200G. I was a McEnroe fan and asked for it as a birthday gift from my family.

 

[QuadCam]

Prince Pro
Pro Kennex Graphite Dominator
Prince Spectrum Comp
Wilson Profile 95

The Prince broke because i went full McEnroe after missing a shot. That's still the only racquet I've ever broken in anger.

The PK Dominator broke on a forehand.... In the lower part of the hoop.

The Spectrum Comp broke too... Don't recall where in the hoop.

I still have the Profile. Had 2 of them. Gave 1 to my sister. I played with the Profile from 1988 all through high school, college, and up until 1998!

 

[TennisHound]

Wilson Ultra 2
Keubler
Prince CTS (90 I think)
Wilson Pro Staff 85

 

[Humble_Bear]

1982-2000 Wilson Sting 110 & 85 with PWS (still in good condition)
1993 Prince Vortex (in near new condition because I liked the Stings better)
....stop playing tennis 2000-2020 .....played ping pong 2014-2020
Started playing tennis due to the pandemic
2020 May Head Graphene Speed Touch Adaptive
2020 July Yonex VCORE Pro 97HD

Before 1982(broke all these rackets while playing):
wood Wilson
Donnay wood composite
Yamaha YFG30

 

[thelimfactor]

So on the basis of this chat, I took the Secret 04, strung with natural gut, into the arena. I have not used it for 7 or so years, same strings. And it played totally amazingly (ok, the overgrip had decomposed and had to be replaced). Like I left it off just yesterday. Anyone who ever played it knows the feeling of total crispness. And the occasional challenge of excess power and the resulting temptation to hold back the swing, the usual downsides of the stick. But nothing like it for solid hits and the absolute best slices and volleys of any racket ever. Challenge me.

Thanks for posting...what a great insight into how it plays. Sounds like it plays as solid and beautiful as it looked!

 

[Irvin]

Wilson St Vincent Pro Staff 84.6 si and Head Pro Tour 280

 

[Downtheline1]

Dunlap Black Max. Great on serves, volleys and forehands!

 

[USPTARF97]

Head TXP Pro

 

[tennistiger]

I had an 92 RA Kuebler Widebody 280 Hz in 1992. I was so proud, it played like nothing else before and after. The Secret 04 played like a Clash compared to that!

 

[Toydy]

SFIDA Wimbledon

 

[mctennis]

PK Bronze Dominator . I used it for about 10-12 years.

 

[Rayzor]

1984-86: ProKennex Black Ace
86-88: Head TXE
88-90: Yamaha Secret-04

 

[GAS]

MAX200G

 

[Ronaldo]

By 1990 replaced the Yonex R-22, which cracked, with the PK Composite Destiny

 

[Rayzor]

I just picked up a mint R-22 at a Goodwill while traveling for $5.99!

By 1990 replaced the Yonex R-22, which cracked, with the PK Composite Destiny

 

[Ronaldo]

I just picked up a mint R-22 at a Goodwill while traveling for $5.99!

Medium or light weight? That racquet was the best serving racquet I used. Kept cracking the R-22, had to move on.

 

[Rayzor]

The grip size is L2, but feels a little heavy. I’ll weigh it when I get back from this trip and before I re-string it.

Medium or light weight? That racquet was the best serving racquet I used. Kept cracking the R-22, had to move on.

 

[Ronaldo]

The grip size is L2, but feels a little heavy. I’ll weigh it when I get back from this trip and before I re-string it.

Believe the weight also varies by grip size. Always used a 5/8

 

[jimmy8]

Prince CTS Approach 110

 

[dbt]

1988 models
Prince db 110
Prokennex destiny ceramics 95

Well both where my father's but used them as a junior in the mid 90's.

Just found them a month ago and thinking to restring the prokennex 95 but not sure because it's quite heavy(357gr).

What are your thoughts on that?

 

[esm]

Donnay Borg Ceramic (white) - that thing was quite heavy. Then moved to Prince CTS Approach MP around that time/early 90’s.

 

[Rayzor]

https://imgur.com/a/jIxqTym

By 1990 replaced the Yonex R-22, which cracked, with the PK Composite Destiny

 

[Rayzor]

For @Ronaldo …

https://imgur.com/a/jIxqTym

 

[Ronaldo]

https://imgur.com/a/jIxqTym

Still own both racquets. Last day I used the R-22 felt as though I could hit an ace all day. Adult league teammate said, "What Did I Do To Deserve This!"

 

[Ronaldo]

It was a Sunday afternoon.

 

[EggSalad]

I had officially stolen my Dad's Dunlop Black Max to be my racquet. 4 5/8 grip w/ Tourna. Played with it until the mid/late 90s.

 

[Grafil Injection]

I had officially stolen my Dad's Dunlop Black Max to be my racquet. 4 5/8 grip w/ Tourna. Played with it until the mid/late 90s.

Mysteriously good racket. Feels puny but hits addictively.

 

[elamarrj]

Prince graphite pro 90
POG 90
Prince cts blast 95
Wilson prostaff 6.1 classic 95 ( for the next 10 years +)

 

[heavyD]

Rossignol F200 Carbon (first graphite racquet)
Dunlop Max 200G
Puma Super PCS (not for long)
Prince Graphite Pro 110 (my personal favorite)

 

[DTA Dropshots]

Wilson T-2000, Prince Woodie, Head Tournament Director, Yonex R-7, Head Graphite Director. I played in a large social doubles group logging 7-9 sets every Saturday and Sunday. Racket selection was based on opponents.