MY REVIEW of the Babolat Pure Storm LIMITED GT versus the Babolat Pure Storm TOUR GT

[ClubHoUno]

Just came home from playing with my 2 newly strung Pure Storm LIMITED GT - both have full jobs of Babolat VS TEAM 17 NATTY GUT, 57 lbs mains and 59 lbs crosses + 48 Babolat Elastocross stringsavers.

I just had to test a full job of VS TEAM 17 NATTY GUT at pretty low tension, and I will go 4-6 lbs higher in tension next time.

But both sticks played FANTASTIC on indoor hardcourt. Lots of power from the baseline, really nice touch for volleys at the net, very easy to place short wicked drop shots too.
Serve was awesome too - flat hard 1.st serves and spinny 2.nd serves.

I got to admit, that I have NOTHING bad to say about the LIMITED GT. I removed the lead tape, so they play like stock frames.
Only installed a Gamma Supreme Overgrip and a small Tecnifibre Vibra-Clip dampener and some Babolat Stringsavers ( 48 ). I'll have to install more to get a stiffer feel, because they were both strung a bit too loose, but had to try a low tension and see how I liked it....

As I say I really liked it at this tension, but think it will play with even better control and controlled power next time, when I up the tension a bit more.
The strings move too much for my taste in a full Natty gut setup, especially at this pretty low tension for a Natty gut string.

My one handed backhand was nice - both flat and for TopSpin and with lots of control, I play an eastern one handed backhand but sometimes use a Full Eastern for HARD TOPSPIN shots, when I have the time to use this grip.
Compared to my Pure Storm Tour GT, the shots - as expected - were a bit flatter, but I was still able to generate good spin.

My Semi Western forehand was a bit more controlled in feel and also, as expected, flatter with the LIMITED GT than with the TOUR GT.

When I tried switching to an eastern forehand, I got some real mean flat hard forehands with the LIMITED GT - and harder and flatter than what I can hit with my TOUR GT.

When I compared the LIMITED GT to the TOUR GT at the net, the LIMITED GT really excels compared to my TOUR GT. Not saying the TOUR GT is a poor STICK for volleys, but the LIMITED GT quite simply is in a class of its own at the net. Even better than my old Wilson Pro Staff 95 Tour Edberg.

Never did test my old Wilson Pro Staff 95 Tour with a full Babolat VS 17 TEAM NATTY GUT setup though, so take that into consideration.
And for the record, I have only tested my TOUR GT's with a full job of BABOLAT VS 16 TOUCH NATTY GUT - but I prefer a hybrid of VS 17 mains and Hyperion crosses for my TOUR GT racquets.

When people call the LIMITED GT a players low powered control orienterede frame, they simply HAVE NOT tested it with a full set of VS 17 NATTY GUT, trust me on this.

I think many rec players and good weekend hackers could easily play with this frame and outperform their opponent from all over the court 8)

This IN MY VIEW is NOT a difficult frame to play with. When you put the best Natty GUT strings in one of the best tennis racquets ever made, you have a winning combination !!!!!

So to the guys who have considered the LIMITED GT, but was told it was too difficult for them and 'out of their league' - think twice and reconsider. This thin 'players' frame was built for a full VS 17 TEAM NATTY GUT setup and is NOT only for pro advanced players in MY view.

You probably should NOT string it up with full stiff CoPoly, unless you have an advanced players swing speed/bat speed and groundstrokes, but try this racquet with full BABOLAT VS 17 TEAM NATTY GUT, and you will be surprised of just how amazing and powerful this frame really is.

I probably will still prefer my TOUR GT on outdoor slower red clay, where I need the extra TopSpin it gives me, but both racquets have a secure place in my bag at the moment.

Maybe only a Völk or one of the new Head Prestige Mid/Pro can make me even consider another racquet.........

Just my 2 cents....reagarding the LIMITED GT versus the TOUR GT

 

[AndrewD]

ClubHoUno,

Are you able to make any comparison between the Pure Storm Limited GT and the original Pure Storm Limited?

I've been enjoying the original (actually find it reminds me of my old wooden racquet and the old Kniessel White Star) but haven't had a chance to try the GT yet.

 

[KenC]

Hey Club, thanks for the comments. I have my eye on the PS ltd. as my next stick once I outgrow my terrorist rocket launchers. You seem to have the same strokes as I do, SW grip, 1HBH, etc. I look forward to your comments on the ltd.

How do you think it would hit with a premium multi instead of NG?

 

[Gee]

Hi Club,

Great review!

At the moment I have demos available of the PSLGT (strung with Wilson Hollow Core 16) and PSTGT (with a full poly set I guess).

Unfortunately I wasn't able to play with these ones due to a foot injury and bad weather circumstances.

I only hit some balls against the wall in my corridor. In that way I could test the feel of the frames a little bit.

In short my first impressions are as follows:

• I like the grip shape of the Babolat a lot more than the terrible retangular flatter and thinner grip shape of my Pro Kennex Black Ace 98. I had to customize that heavily by adding layers of adhesive tape on the bottom and top bevels.
• I prefer the 19 mm thin beam of the PSLGT vs the 21mm of PSTGT.
• The PSLGT swings noticeable lighter with more feedback and feel than the PSTGT.
• On the contrary the PSTGT feels heavier (and through this more solid and more powerful) and a bit more forgiving because of the slightly bigger head size than the PSLGT.
• Concerning the head size I am not sure which one is better suited for my game. I think I would go for more control and feel but I guess I need a tad higher sw than the stock PSLGT. Some lead 'll fix that.

Be aware that these experiences are only based on hitting against my little corridor wall.

I wish I can play on the courts as soon as possible but the weather forecasts are not too well . I'm afraid I should ask TW to extend my demo session or I 'll inquire the demos again after a few weeks.

Besides I think it is still difficult to judge a frame by demoing it because they are string often with an awful string!

Club... finally I still have a few questions:

• What is the swingweight of your PSLGT strung? I guess the heavy gut (and the string savers) vs multi strings increase the sw a bit more.
• Why do you string the mains (57 lbs) lower than the crosses (59 lbs)?
• What is a good alternative to Babolat NG VS Team 17 as they are a bit expensive to me (though I 'll probably love them). Besides I just ordered 10 sets of Head RIP Control 17.

And... keep posting your experiences with PSLGT and PSTGT!

 

[PED]

Hey Club, thanks for the comments. I have my eye on the PS ltd. as my next stick once I outgrow my terrorist rocket launchers. You seem to have the same strokes as I do, SW grip, 1HBH, etc. I look forward to your comments on the ltd.

Ken, the one comment I would make is try the psl gt before you buy. The pslgt is a great stick but there is probably not a more different racquet than your PDGT on the market I think the power level is around 20% lower on the psl versus the pd.....Just my 2 cents.

 

[ClubHoUno]

ClubHoUno,

Are you able to make any comparison between the Pure Storm Limited GT and the original Pure Storm Limited?

Sorry have only briefly tested the LIMITED NON-GT last year. Can't remember how it played compared to the LIMITED GT.

Hey Club, thanks for the comments. I have my eye on the PS ltd. as my next stick once I outgrow my terrorist rocket launchers. You seem to have the same strokes as I do, SW grip, 1HBH, etc. I look forward to your comments on the ltd.

How do you think it would hit with a premium multi instead of NG?

HEY
I think it would hit GREAT with a Prime Multi like Xcel Power, NRG2 and X-One.
But you owe it to yourself and this frame to try it with VS 17, at least in the mains..... This frame is world class - I even think It's better than my old Wilson Pro Staff 95 Tour Edberg, It's that good.

Ken, the one comment I would make is try the psl gt before you buy. The pslgt is a great stick but there is probably not a more different racquet than your PDGT on the market I think the power level is around 20% lower on the psl versus the pd.....Just my 2 cents.

I was amazed over how much power and still in full control, I had from the baseline with this frame. Amazed.....

 

[ClubHoUno]

Hi Club,

Great review!

At the moment I have demos available of the PSLGT (strung with Wilson Hollow Core 16) and PSTGT (with a full poly set I guess).

Unfortunately I wasn't able to play with these ones due to a foot injury and bad weather circumstances.

I only hit some balls against the wall in my corridor. In that way I could test the feel of the frames a little bit.

In short my first impressions are as follows:

• I like the grip shape of the Babolat a lot more than the terrible retangular flatter and thinner grip shape of my Pro Kennex Black Ace 98. I had to customize that heavily by adding layers of adhesive tape on the bottom and top bevels.
• I prefer the 19 mm thin beam of the PSLGT vs the 21mm of PSTGT.
• The PSLGT swings noticeable lighter with more feedback and feel than the PSTGT.
• On the contrary the PSTGT feels heavier (and through this more solid and more powerful) and a bit more forgiving because of the slightly bigger head size than the PSLGT.
• Concerning the head size I am not sure which one is better suited for my game. I think I would go for more control and feel but I guess I need a tad higher sw than the stock PSLGT. Some lead 'll fix that.

Be aware that these experiences are only based on hitting against my little corridor wall.

I wish I can play on the courts as soon as possible but the weather forecasts are not too well . I'm afraid I should ask TW to extend my demo session or I 'll inquire the demos again after a few weeks.

Besides I think it is still difficult to judge a frame by demoing it because they are string often with an awful string!

Club... finally I still have a few questions:

• What is the swingweight of your PSLGT strung? I guess the heavy gut (and the string savers) vs multi strings increase the sw a bit more.
• Why do you string the mains (57 lbs) lower than the crosses (59 lbs)?
• What is a good alternative to Babolat NG VS Team 17 as they are a bit expensive to me (though I 'll probably love them). Besides I just ordered 10 sets of Head RIP Control 17.

And... keep posting your experiences with PSLGT and PSTGT!

I don't know the swing weight of it - I normally use 2 x 1.5 gram lead at 10 & 2 on this frame, but feel that I don't need it with this full VS 17 SETUP.

I string crosses higher because the crosses are drawn through the mains, upping the tension a bit on the mains, and the tension the machine thinks it applies to the cross strings, in reality is much lower because the crosses are plaited through the mains, thus the actual tension of the crosses is lower, than what the machine 'says'.

I also string the crosses higher to AVOID stringmovement - but there were still some in this setup.
I also string the crosses higher than the mains to get more control.

You could consider using the best prime Multi on the market for it, if VS Natty gut is too expensive - BABOLAT XCEL POWER. NRG2 AND X-ONE are also good multis, but not as good as the Xcel POWER in my opinion.

 

[Ross K]

Anyone care to say how the the PSTGT and PSLGT compare specifically for serve power and flexy soft feel?

Thanks

R.

 

[PED]

Club, I think the full gut makes a big difference on the power level of the pslgt.

I made my comments because someone coming over from a PD would likely be in for culture shock with the psl.

PSL power level is rated at around 1950 by tennis mag versus 2397 for the PD. Both are great sticks-just very very different. I agree that the feel on the psl is probably one of the best out there.

 

[Gee]

Anyone care to say how the the PSTGT and PSLGT compare specifically for serve power and flexy soft feel?

Thanks

R.

According TWU the PSTGT has a higher serve power potential than the PSLGT.

But these are only numbers about the frames...

Be aware your swing speed/technique is still the most important factor with generating serve speed.

 

[KenC]

Ken, the one comment I would make is try the psl gt before you buy. The pslgt is a great stick but there is probably not a more different racquet than your PDGT on the market I think the power level is around 20% lower on the psl versus the pd.....Just my 2 cents.

I know. I grew up with wooden rackets and the early graphites and really like the "old school" rackets. I'm just getting back into serious tennis after a 25 year layoff and decided to get a good tweener racket until I get my strokes back to a more solid ground. However, I have hit a lot with the Wilson 6.1 90 and really like it but I still have a ways to go before I am a perfect fit with a racket like that. I did hit once with the PST Tour and really liked it, but it did feel heavy after a bit.

I Like the PDGT as a tweener racket but I am sure I will soon need a racket that I can control a little better, especially at the net. When I finally outgrow the PDGT I will do a shootout between the Wilson 6.1 90, the PST and the PST Ltd, and the Volkl PB10.

 

[PED]

Anyone care to say how the the PSTGT and PSLGT compare specifically for serve power and flexy soft feel?
Thanks

R.

Since you owned a pst, you basically know what the pstgt feels like on serve. The GT is a really nice upgrade to all the Bab's but it doesn't change the overall characteristics of the pst. I always liked the pst on serve and give it the nod over the psl.

 

[ClubHoUno]

Anyone care to say how the the PSTGT and PSLGT compare specifically for serve power and flexy soft feel?

Thanks

R.

Serve Power: Both frames demand & expect you to provide your own power on serve. They are NOT tweener racquets, and I installed lead tape on them to get more power on serve, but if you play with full VS 17 NATTY GUT or VS 17 NATTY GUT in the mains, you get a very crisp, spinny and wicked 1. Serve with the GT  TOUR and a more flat penetrating serve with the LIMITED GT. Placement of the serve is VERY easy with the LIMITED GT, down the line, cross or on the body.

On 2. Serves I preferred the GT TOUR, because it was easier to create spin.

Frame Flex: Both frames feel very nice, and not that stiff - but the LIMITED GT feels softer and more gentle. It's a perfect racquet for an old school player with elbow or shoulder Issues.

I will still need to test the LIMITED GT further on outdoor red Euro clay, when spring comes - but I love it so much, that I consider getting 4 extra of them.

Club, I think the full gut makes a big difference on the power level of the pslgt.

I made my comments because someone coming over from a PD would likely be in for culture shock with the psl.

PSL power level is rated at around 1950 by tennis mag versus 2397 for the PD. Both are great sticks-just very very different. I agree that the feel on the psl is probably one of the best out there.

Yeah - the LIMITED GT almost begs for a full job of VS NATTY GUT........
I will try a hybrid of VS 17 MAINS AND VS 16 CROSSES next time I string them up. Think the VS 16 in the crosses will give me a bit more control and help with some extra durability and also make the strignbed a ting bit more stiff and not so prone to string movement.

The full VS 17job has already started to fray a bit after only 4 hours, but think I can get at least 10 hours out of it though.

 

[Power Player]

PST GT did not strike me as that flexy when I hit with it.

 

[Ross K]

Guys,

Yes, I used to play the PST (pre-GT version) and liked it a lot for the 6 months or so that I used it. It was basically a good fit for my game (mainly b-line but with some all court aspirations, good pop on serve, a meaty 2hbh, softer flex than Babs I had played before, etc.) However, I had a brief hit with it a few months ago and found I didn't like the feel of the frame so much (as in quality build and solidness, as opposed to feel off the stringbed.) In this regard it felt somehow weak, more brittle, less rock solid.

Anyhow, as well as having slight doubts due to numerous tales on how the PSL can be hard to get serve oomph, I suppose I'm wondering is this kind of hollow or weaker feel I've described is similar with the PSL GT? Or is it actually very solid and 'quality' feeling?... of course I realise a lot of this is highly subjective, but anyway...

R.

 

[ClubHoUno]

Guys,

Yes, I used to play the PST (pre-GT version) and liked it a lot for the 6 months or so that I used it. It was basically a good fit for my game (mainly b-line but with some all court aspirations, good pop on serve, a meaty 2hbh, softer flex than Babs I had played before, etc.) However, I had a brief hit with it a few months ago and found I didn't like the feel of the frame so much (as in quality build and solidness, as opposed to feel off the stringbed.) In this regard it felt somehow weak, more brittle, less rock solid.

Anyhow, as well as having slight doubts due to numerous tales on how the PSL can be hard to get serve oomph, I suppose I'm wondering is this kind of hollow or weaker feel I've described is similar with the PSL GT? Or is it actually very solid and 'quality' feeling?... of course I realise a lot of this is highly subjective, but anyway...

R.

I also owned 4 of the old PST cARBON and what I personally feel is better about the new GT MODEL is that it now feels more solid with the GT TECH.
BOTH the LIMITED GT and the TOUR GT to me are very solid feeling racquets and not hollow in feel at all.

 

[TennisandMusic]

Guys,

Yes, I used to play the PST (pre-GT version) and liked it a lot for the 6 months or so that I used it. It was basically a good fit for my game (mainly b-line but with some all court aspirations, good pop on serve, a meaty 2hbh, softer flex than Babs I had played before, etc.) However, I had a brief hit with it a few months ago and found I didn't like the feel of the frame so much (as in quality build and solidness, as opposed to feel off the stringbed.) In this regard it felt somehow weak, more brittle, less rock solid.

Anyhow, as well as having slight doubts due to numerous tales on how the PSL can be hard to get serve oomph, I suppose I'm wondering is this kind of hollow or weaker feel I've described is similar with the PSL GT? Or is it actually very solid and 'quality' feeling?... of course I realise a lot of this is highly subjective, but anyway...

R.

I thought the old PST felt "squishy" for lack of a better word. Like it would break on hard shot. The new ones feel really solid, and quite nice. Much much better IMO.

 

[Gee]

I string crosses higher because the crosses are drawn through the mains, upping the tension a bit on the mains, and the tension the machine thinks it applies to the cross strings, in reality is much lower because the crosses are plaited through the mains, thus the actual tension of the crosses is lower, than what the machine 'says'.

I also string the crosses higher to AVOID stringmovement - but there were still some in this setup.
I also string the crosses higher than the mains to get more control.

Hi Club,
Really? How is it that almost every stringer from tennis shops I know says you need to string the mains higher than the crosses because they are longer? If I would tell them your view about this they probably won't believe me. (I must admit they aren't real tennis racquets scientists).

You could consider using the best prime Multi on the market for it, if VS Natty gut is too expensive - BABOLAT XCEL POWER. NRG2 AND X-ONE are also good multis, but not as good as the Xcel POWER in my opinion.

I 'm considering to buy one PSLGT with NG VS Team 17 because in my situation it is very difficult to demo thoroughly but I am not yet convinced because I still have some minor doubts about:

• the excessive movements of the NG strings
• the low swingweight of 313. I think I need a bit higher sw but I always can add lead.
• the spin friendliness of the 95" headsize vs my PK Black Ace 98" that is a perfect size for me. Especially with 2nd slice and kick serves. But I guess I 'll have more directional control and a better net game with the 95" PSLGT.
• what is better for my game: PSLGT or PSTGT. I 'm a lefty 5.0 level all court player who has very solid well developed technique. My grips are classic (Eastern FH and BH, Continental Serves and volleys) as I learned my tennis basics in the 80's. I try to mix up my serves with flat, slice and kick effect. My fh I hit with a little bit of topspin, I used to slice my bh that stays very low, I can hit flat or topspin bh when I need to hit passing shots and I like to come to the net at short balls and finish the point with a volley. My net game is my strongest area.

Concerning avoiding the movement of the strings I tried once a multi/poly hybrid that worked very well. I only dislike the feel of poly strings so I returned to a full multi stringbed Head RIP Control 17 that has a rough surface for more ball bite. It plays really nice soft and dampened with good control. I guess it is only too low powered for the PSLGT.

Maybe I just should take the risk!

 

[jpr]

re: PSL power level -

i play with the old PSL. we've heard so many exaggerations about serving speed, so i wont add to it. sufficed to say my game is big serve & forehand. i dropped some speed on the flat serve with the PSL when i initially switched from POG mid. however i have tuned my strokes, and am back to my former speeds. i believe the PSL (and other player's sticks) actually help your game by forcing you to clean up your strokes (compared to tweener sticks). after 6 months, i think i'm hitting a better ball than before. i could have done the same with POG but the stick did not force me too...of course, this is all relative.

i believe the same is true for PSLGT.

 

[gflyer]

Great review Club!
Thank you.

 

[subz]

Hi Club,
Really? How is it that almost every stringer from tennis shops I know says you need to string the mains higher than the crosses because they are longer? If I would tell them your view about this they probably won't believe me. (I must admit they aren't real tennis racquets scientists).



I 'm considering to buy one PSLGT with NG VS Team 17 because in my situation it is very difficult to demo thoroughly but I am not yet convinced because I still have some minor doubts about:

• the excessive movements of the NG strings
• the low swingweight of 313. I think I need a bit higher sw but I always can add lead.
• the spin friendliness of the 95" headsize vs my PK Black Ace 98" that is a perfect size for me. Especially with 2nd slice and kick serves. But I guess I 'll have more directional control and a better net game with the 95" PSLGT.
• what is better for my game: PSLGT or PSTGT. I 'm a lefty 5.0 level all court player who has very solid well developed technique. My grips are classic (Eastern FH and BH, Continental Serves and volleys) as I learned my tennis basics in the 80's. I try to mix up my serves with flat, slice and kick effect. My fh I hit with a little bit of topspin, I used to slice my bh that stays very low, I can hit flat or topspin bh when I need to hit passing shots and I like to come to the net at short balls and finish the point with a volley. My net game is my strongest area.

Concerning avoiding the movement of the strings I tried once a multi/poly hybrid that worked very well. I only dislike the feel of poly strings so I returned to a full multi stringbed Head RIP Control 17 that has a rough surface for more ball bite. It plays really nice soft and dampened with good control. I guess it is only too low powered for the PSLGT.

Maybe I just should take the risk!

My vote goes to PSL-GT ! particularly for your game style !

 

[AndrewD]

re: PSL power level -

i play with the old PSL. we've heard so many exaggerations about serving speed, so i wont add to it. sufficed to say my game is big serve & forehand. i dropped some speed on the flat serve with the PSL when i initially switched from POG mid. however i have tuned my strokes, and am back to my former speeds. i believe the PSL (and other player's sticks) actually help your game by forcing you to clean up your strokes (compared to tweener sticks). after 6 months, i think i'm hitting a better ball than before. i could have done the same with POG but the stick did not force me too...of course, this is all relative.

I don't find the PSLtd to be lacking in power. Not as much pop on serve as my old POG Mid (hardly surprising given that it is stiffer and heavier) but still more than enough. Also a much less demanding racquet than the POG Mid, thanks to the much larger sweetspot.

 

[Gee]

My vote goes to PSL-GT ! particularly for your game style !

Thanks for your advice, Subz!

A few days ago I was intended to buy one PSLGT with NG VS Team 17 at TW Europe but during the shopping cart process I saw the NG VS Team 17 was out of stock. While a day before they were still in stock. :shock:

Club, did you buy up all the NG 17 strings (and Babolat leather grips as well) at TW Europe? Please leave at least one for me next time!

 

[ClubHoUno]

Thanks for your advice, Subz!

A few days ago I was intended to buy one PSLGT with NG VS Team 17 at TW Europe but during the shopping cart process I saw the NG VS Team 17 was out of stock. While a day before they were still in stock.

Club, did you buy up all the NG 17 strings (and Babolat leather grips as well) at TW Europe? Please leave at least one for me next time!

I'm really sorry about that........

Yes, I have 18 sets of BABOLAT VS TEAM 17 on order, and I placed the order the same day you ordered your racquet - so sorry about it

I always buy in large quantities, when I buy VS Natty gut - to get as good a price as possible, and to make sure I have enough for an entire year.

But at least you can look forward to getting the racquet with the VS TEAM 17, BE SURE TO STRING IT AT HIGH TENSION - 62-64 lbs at least if not higher, if you're not used to the soft feel of Natty gut, because VS TEAM 17 feels really soft and is very powerfull and also EXCELLENT at producing spin.

Ps I only bought 4 BABOLAT VS leather grip, but TW EUROPE only had 1 left in stock after my purchase of VS LEATHER GRIPS in December.

 

[Gee]

I'm really sorry about that........
[\quote]

Nevermind, Club! At the moment I am still not able to play due to a foot injury. As the VS Team 17 is in stock on 13th Jan. again I 'll wait with my order until then.

Only the low swingweight of the PSLGT still concerns me. I don't know how much lead I should add. I prefer adding lead at 3 and 9 o'clock position because that gives the most benefits like a widened sweet area, more comfort, higher twistweight, more stability and a bit more power.

Besides I want to achieve a sw of around 325. How much gram of lead should I add at 3 and 9 in that case? And in what length of strips?

Yes, I have 18 sets of BABOLAT VS TEAM 17 on order, and I placed the order the same day you ordered your racquet - so sorry about it

I always buy in large quantities, when I buy VS Natty gut - to get as good a price as possible, and to make sure I have enough for an entire year.

18 sets?? 4 PSTGT?? 2 PSLGT?? That is a lot. I can't afford that myself. Are you a Babolat sponsored pro player?

But at least you can look forward to getting the racquet with the VS TEAM 17, BE SURE TO STRING IT AT HIGH TENSION - 62-64 lbs at least if not higher, if you're not used to the soft feel of Natty gut, because VS TEAM 17 feels really soft and is very powerfull and also EXCELLENT at producing spin.

I used to play with Head RIP Control (23/24 kg) that is a pretty soft string. It only takes away a bit of power through its very dampened effect. So I should increase the tension up to 28/29 kg with VS Team 17?

Thanks for your tips!

 

[ClubHoUno]

I'm really sorry about that........
[\quote]

Nevermind, Club! At the moment I am still not able to play due to a foot injury. As the VS Team 17 is in stock on 13th Jan. again I 'll wait with my order until then.

Only the low swingweight of the PSLGT still concerns me. I don't know how much lead I should add. I prefer adding lead at 3 and 9 o'clock position because that gives the most benefits like a widened sweet area, more comfort, higher twistweight, more stability and a bit more power.

Besides I want to achieve a sw of around 325. How much gram of lead should I add at 3 and 9 in that case? And in what length of strips?



18 sets?? 4 PSTGT?? 2 PSLGT?? That is a lot. I can't afford that myself. Are you a Babolat sponsored pro player?


I used to play with Head RIP Control (23/24 kg) that is a pretty soft string. It only takes away a bit of power through its very dampened effect. So I should increase the tension up to 28/29 kg with VS Team 17?

Thanks for your tips!

Try it with the VS TEAM 17 FIRST, then see if you need more power. I play with my LIMITED stock NOW. But only because I have a full VS 17 JOB, which is very powerful. When spring comes I'll go back to using VS TEAM 17 MAINS AND HYPERION CROSSES and then maybe add some lead at 10, 12 & 2. I use Babolat lead tape and add 1,5 gram X 3 = 4.5 gram total. To counterweight that, I add 5 gram to grip under the finishing tape and overgrip.

Consider getting some Head Youtek Prestige Mid and see how they play versus the LIMITED GT. Hard to beat the LIMITED GT, which is an AWESOME CONTROL racquet

 

[gflyer]

Maybe is a little OT, but I need some help.
I have recently switched to PST-GT.
I have been suffering some TE and I found PST-GT to be quite easy on the arm. ANd playability is great for my game. I am 4.5 power baseliner with moderate topspin. 1hbh. Love this frame.
I cannot afford full nat gut setup so I was thinking nat gut in the mains and some syn gut or multi in the crosses. Maybe something a little firmer because I am not used to soft and powerful strings.
Could you kindly suggest a good cross string with these characteristics?
Moreover, is tonic+ a good "cheaper" choice instead of VS?
As soon as my arm heals completely I am planning to go gut mains and some soft poly in the crosses (maybe hyperion like Club suggests)
Thank you in advance.
Sorry for the OT but I wanted to be sure ClubHoUno would read my post.
best,
g