Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Still have an fpk 85, 95, &110. Peek that
Memory Lane...What Racquet(s) were u using between 1985-1990?
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TnsGuru
Professional
I thought the adjustable length was a good feature for this frame, I wonder if that would be a good feature for modern day rackets?
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winchestervatennis
Hall of Fame
Some aluminum junior racquet that was purple. Prince Ace Face maybe?
TennisHound
Legend
This would be so cool, if you could extend your racquet.5”. Then put it back
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Still own this one
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Had five of these BITD, when I broke strings
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Never saw an Ultra FPK for years. Saw the ceramic but so may used widebodies, Saw more Lacoste & Rossignol, go figure
TnsGuru
Professional
Exactly, on days when you want a little more control you would shorten it a little and then add more length for extra reach and power for your groundstrokes and serves on those days you feel you need a little boost. I don't think I ever saw Becker adjust his racket in the middle of a match though.
Maybe the retail version had the adjustment screw while his own racket didn't have one? Kind of like the cortex technology on the Babolat AD for Nadal. I think the retail has it while his does not (Only looks like it does).
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Sanglier
Professional
You probably played with this model, the 1984 "P3 Turbo". Its lineage can be traced all the way back to the BBC "Big Ace", circa 1978, a very influential and forward-thinking design that spawned many derivatives over the subsequent decade and beyond.
TopspintheTerrible
Hall of Fame
With lead @ 3&9 and a leather grip.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
There weren’t any Prestige 630 until 2001 with the i.Prestige MP and Agassi’s Radical didn’t come out until 1993. From 1985-1990 what would you have preferred to have played with?
You probably played with this model, the 1984 "P3 Turbo". Its lineage can be traced all the way back to the BBC "Big Ace", circa 1978, a very influential and forward-thinking design that spawned many derivatives over the subsequent decade and beyond.
Great find. I bought that racquet in 1989 when I was a sophomore in HS. First time I thought I needed two sticks in case I busted a string. Played with that frame for final three years of HS and two years of college tennis.
robbo1970
Hall of Fame
Apologies for the 12 year wait
I noticed you had the Dunlop Borg racquet questioned by Breakpoint. Actually, there was a Dunlop Borg racquet, but I don't think it got past the demo stage and I doubt it was the one you were referring to.
It's a neat bit of trivia though and hopefully this link works:
https://gameusedonly.com/bjorn-borg-3/
StringGuruMRT
Semi-Pro
Prince Jr (aluminum)
Prince Jr. Comp
Puma Boris Becker Super and Winner
Prince Graphtech DB MP
Prince Ligntning 90
Coincidentally I just bought a Lightning 90 on Mercari a few weeks ago. Immaculate condition, except the DB is yellowed, and the grip was rotted. I strung it up and hit hit fabulously! Even one of my fellow teaching pros (who was born in 89 the year the racquet came out) had a hit with it and loved it!
Prince Jr. Comp
Puma Boris Becker Super and Winner
Prince Graphtech DB MP
Prince Ligntning 90
Coincidentally I just bought a Lightning 90 on Mercari a few weeks ago. Immaculate condition, except the DB is yellowed, and the grip was rotted. I strung it up and hit hit fabulously! Even one of my fellow teaching pros (who was born in 89 the year the racquet came out) had a hit with it and loved it!
michael valek
Hall of Fame
Becker super (still have them) and yonex rq 180 (awful both snapped)
1HBHfanatic
Legend
pro kennex innovator
Mark-Touch
Legend
Dunlop Max 200G.
Not only was I using it 1985-1990, but I was using it up until just a year ago!
Not only was I using it 1985-1990, but I was using it up until just a year ago!
McLovin
Legend
Old thread, but I like it!
Yonex R-22, 23, or 27. Can't remember which one exactly. We had 2 of the 3.
Prince Graphite Comp. Slipped out of my hand on a practice serve one humid evening in Del Ray Beach & cracked the head.
Yonex R-50
Prince Graphite 90
Donnay Pro One
Prince CTS Blast OS
The first 2 were 'hand-me-downs' from my parents. I loved the R-50, but it cracked in the throat on an overhead (did not abuse it).
The CTS Blast was likely the near the end of 1990 as I used that frame throughout my D3 college years. Strung with good 'ol Ashaway Crossfire II at around 70lbs...
Yonex R-22, 23, or 27. Can't remember which one exactly. We had 2 of the 3.
Prince Graphite Comp. Slipped out of my hand on a practice serve one humid evening in Del Ray Beach & cracked the head.
Yonex R-50
Prince Graphite 90
Donnay Pro One
Prince CTS Blast OS
The first 2 were 'hand-me-downs' from my parents. I loved the R-50, but it cracked in the throat on an overhead (did not abuse it).
The CTS Blast was likely the near the end of 1990 as I used that frame throughout my D3 college years. Strung with good 'ol Ashaway Crossfire II at around 70lbs...
thelimfactor
Rookie
I just noticed the Yonex RQ180 had a total weight in the region of above 350g or so. Seems to be a tendencay to lighter rackets nowadays, with stiffer frames and technolgies compared to ...30, 40 years ago.
legrandLeconte
Rookie
Max200G
TennisHound
Legend
Nice, mine was an Ultra 2 OS
d-quik
Hall of Fame
did you have a difficult time distinguishing those two? I heard they play similarilyWilson Profile 3.6si
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
Max200G and Profile play nothing even remotely similarly
d-quik
Hall of Fame
huehuehuehue.
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Deleted member 769694
Guest
I started tennis in 89. Used a Le coc sportiff tso-s i think its name. Noah used it and the the bar verticle in the throat where the pog had it horziontal
I played 16-18's using a profile. I use this one now with some lead. Mine are 12.2 oz, very stiff like the profile and all sweet spot
I played 16-18's using a profile. I use this one now with some lead. Mine are 12.2 oz, very stiff like the profile and all sweet spot
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Steve Huff
G.O.A.T.
Kennex Black Ace and Yonex R 22
SVP
Semi-Pro
I just read about this Ultra 100S. Seems like a fun hit. Another Superman racquet. How does it feel?
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Deleted member 769694
Guest
I have like 8 of them
(that much) The 16*15 string pattern took a while, launch angle is good though, i dont have to follow through as high but get same result. So i can hit through more, get the spin and the penetration on bounce.Finding right combo in tension was annoying ( used to string ncode 95 at 49lbs), i like 59-60 16 poly mains, and 60lb soft cheap syn 15g cross. 17isnt bad on mains, but feels weird on the cross, i like a beefy 15g on open pattern.
Mine weigh 12.2 oz strung with 4 (2 cut in half) strips of lead tape covering 8 holes (12 oclock mid, so 4 on each side).
I had trouble serving with a lighter racket, i couldnt feel the head.
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thelimfactor
Rookie
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?
