348Is Musetti now really using a Boom or is that only a painjob on his former Extreme?
Officially what?I was also wondering, as he played with the Boom in the Nextgen tournament. But officially still Extreme Tour pro stock
Officially what?
I see the boom PJ…officially
Or would the not-tennis-nerd even notice?
The practice existed for years from all major racket brands, not sure why are you so surprised. "non-tennis-nerds" do not care about that at allDo you think Head does themselves a favour by mainly handing out these paintjob endorsements of the Boom?
I mean it is fairly easy to spot, since the shape is different. So far I've seen Gauff, Kovinic & Musetti all with different molds in Boom PJ.
Or would the not-tennis-nerd even notice?
The practice existed for years from all major racket brands, not sure why are you so surprised. "non-tennis-nerds" do not care about that at all
It's been done in the past. Just like rackets with PWS using Burn or Blade PJs...Sorry if it came along wrong - maybe to clarify I think this is the first time Head mixes "racket lines"
e.g. all the PT57 players usually endorse a Prestige, which in a way is the logical successor of the old Pro Tour 630
or guys like Schwartzman endorse the Radical, but play older molds
Maybe it's just the new shape that's putting me off - same as Basilashvili having a speed PJ on a Gravity, just seems odd to my eye![]()
Or would the not-tennis-nerd even notice?
Sorry if it came along wrong - maybe to clarify I think this is the first time Head mixes "racket lines"
e.g. all the PT57 players usually endorse a Prestige, which in a way is the logical successor of the old Pro Tour 630
or guys like Schwartzman endorse the Radical, but play older molds
Maybe it's just the new shape that's putting me off - same as Basilashvili having a speed PJ on a Gravity, just seems odd to my eye![]()
Sharapova and Berdych both used pro stock Head YT Radical under Instinct pj. Same for Matt EbdenSorry if it came along wrong - maybe to clarify I think this is the first time Head mixes "racket lines"
e.g. all the PT57 players usually endorse a Prestige, which in a way is the logical successor of the old Pro Tour 630
or guys like Schwartzman endorse the Radical, but play older molds
Maybe it's just the new shape that's putting me off - same as Basilashvili having a speed PJ on a Gravity, just seems odd to my eye![]()
Seriously? Clearly stated above that it is an Extreme Tour painted as Boom...
However, the Boom Pro is definitely worth testing. Great stick
It's been done in the past. Just like rackets with PWS using Burn or Blade PJs...
Don't see anything unusual...
That just looks beautiful lol. I think he started with a 6.0 then switched over to the 6.1?http://edberg.free.fr/photos/tennis/02_edberg_prepare_volee_revers.jpg
Does this look like a PS 6.1, or 6.0 mid painted like a 6.1
No, he never used the 6.1, only his 6.0 mid with 6.1 P*JThat just looks beautiful lol. I think he started with a 6.0 then switched over to the 6.1?
Gasquet is using an Instinct under Extreme PJ AFAIKSharapova and Berdych both used pro stock Head YT Radical under Instinct pj. Same for Matt Ebden
Liquidmetal Instinct Tour XL iircGasquet is using an Instinct under Extreme PJ AFAIK
Most players don’t even care about the paint job unless it makes the racquet play different, which can happen, most will play with whatever is sent as long as it’s still the same exact frame they used before.The PJ practice is dishonest and the racquet companies are unwilling to talk about it. Just ask about what is under the PJ of a pro in any of the "official" company racquet threads and you will be politely ignored. I'm wondering what Musetti is saying when asked about his "new" racquet....
Exactly my point. "So how do you like your new racquet Mr. Musetti?" "Ummm....."Most players don’t even care about the paint job unless it makes the racquet play different, which can happen, most will play with whatever is sent as long as it’s still the same exact frame they used before.
Most people don’t even know what he used before he cracked the top 100. Only a few of us.Would there be any consequences for Musetti from Head if asked in an interview about his new racquet he would say "nah, it's still my old stick, just looks different"?
Lol I wouldn’t know. I’m not involved in contractual workWhat I'm wondering is can he freely and publicly admit it's just a PJ or does Head stipulate in the contract that he has to lie about it?
Nobody is going to ask that. No idea what his endorsement agreement is, but I doubt he say the actual model.Would there be any consequences for Musetti from Head if asked in an interview about his new racquet he would say "nah, it's still my old stick, just looks different"?
That and 99% of players don’t even know the specific Pro Stock code. They just know it’s whatever frame and comes from AustriaNobody is going to ask that. No idea what his endorsement agreement is, but I doubt he say the actual model.
Nobody is going to ask that. No idea what his endorsement agreement is, but I doubt he say the actual model.
Why don’t you ask Wilson, Babolat, Yonex, TF, Prince, and so on.What I'm wondering is can he freely and publicly admit it's just a PJ or does Head stipulate in the contract that he has to lie about it?
Why don’t you ask Wilson, Babolat, Yonex, TF, Prince, and so on.
then, go to Daytona and stalk NASCAR drivers and ask them about their Camrys and other.
When you get those answers, jump on golfers and ask about their clubs
Badminton next
Padel…soon
Before you do all of that, I suggest to educate yourself on basics of consumer selling and profits.
finally, maybe late at this point, try to perfect a game/sport or any other activity where you change your main tool to something new and different every 2 years. Probably won’t get too far…
You brought up the Head brand into this instead of general tennis (and many other sports) thing. It’s been around since the 80s (and before) and is here to stay.This is not just about Head, it's all of them.
You seem very defensive about Head. Do you have a material interest?
You brought up the Head brand into this instead of general tennis (and many other sports) thing. It’s been around since the 80s (and before) and is here to stay.
is it illegal? No.
Is it fair? Depends how you look at it.
Again, you need to understand the basics of the consumer market.
Lol I wouldn’t know. I’m not involved in contractual work
Every brand will do it as long as hyperconsumerism is not controlled by an international, independent organisation.
Otoh, Wilson's BS are on another level (h22, h19, h25, pxx...)