I got two 305S, 303g, 31cm balance, 281 swingweight unstrung. I added 2 grams at 2 and 10 o'clock. After stringing and putting on the custom pallete, the racket has 332 grams, 31.5 balance and 321 swingweight. First impressions are that the racket is incredibly fast and stable. The racket is the opposite of all the muted rackets that flooded the market, but again pleasant and without unpleasant vibrations. I will write more impressions after spending some time on the court.
New Technifibre T-Fight 2025
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konstantinos kalfountzos
Hall of Fame
But, do you have the mustache to match the frames?
No mustache yet, but the rackets are all set to dominate
hdjs94
Rookie
Man. Demoed the 305s and loved it.
Bought the racket, got an overspec one by +5g static weight. I don't have a swing weight machine to measure sw, but I played with it today and it felt much heavier than my PS98. I love the connected feel so much more than the PS 98, but man it was a bit too heavy for me. So bummed because I can't even return the racket anymore.
Also when I demoed the racket, the rectangle grip felt fine without an overgrip, but after playing with my new overspec one with my usual overgrip on it, It was really throwing my game off significantly. The rectangle shape made it feel like I was playing with a whole size larger and just wasn't it.
Do people usually play with a whole grip size smaller than other racket brands?
Sad that I'm going to lose some money and rebuy a racket with spec matching so I don't get another overspec one and with a smaller grip size.
Bought the racket, got an overspec one by +5g static weight. I don't have a swing weight machine to measure sw, but I played with it today and it felt much heavier than my PS98. I love the connected feel so much more than the PS 98, but man it was a bit too heavy for me. So bummed because I can't even return the racket anymore.
Also when I demoed the racket, the rectangle grip felt fine without an overgrip, but after playing with my new overspec one with my usual overgrip on it, It was really throwing my game off significantly. The rectangle shape made it feel like I was playing with a whole size larger and just wasn't it.
Do people usually play with a whole grip size smaller than other racket brands?
Sad that I'm going to lose some money and rebuy a racket with spec matching so I don't get another overspec one and with a smaller grip size.
I've never changed my grip size with Tecnifibre. I can play L2/L3 no problem (grew up playing L5 lol!). But I also used the TK82 Head pallets (such as on the PC2.0) without issue. Grip shape is different is for everyone.
You shouldn't have any issue selling the frame here (if the retailer you bought it from won't take it back, even if for a slight loss).
Ouch. That sucks. But, yet another classic example of what can happen when you don't use a matching service, especially with Tecnifibre (the foam filling process effectively multiplies the ability for the racquet to be that much more off-spec).
lower than Ezone?
ChrisJR3264
Hall of Fame
Probably off spec
I realize this isn't answering your question at all, but the 305S plays much easier than the Blade Pro.
hdjs94
Rookie
Dang. I guess I'll be rebuying one with a matching service. lesson learned.
The grip felt perfectly fine still without the overgrip so I may end up finding a new thinner overgrip, or just play without an overgrip...
Well if anyone wants an overspecced Tfight 305s by 4-5 grams static weight which may make it feel closer to the previous gen tfight. and strung with tour bite 16l and 53lb. then you can find my listing on ****. its like the only 2025 tfight 305s listed there with tour bite and its discounted.
Tan Tennis
Rookie
Hi Trip. No, it drops a lot compared to average ISO 305 with SW of 335-340. But my ISO 305 shown in the video was cherry picking the underspec one with 325 SW strung, which is a super rare find.
Vicious49
Legend
Repost of what I wrote in another thread:
Post 1:
I ordered 3 305S hoping I'd find 2 that were somewhat close. In reality all 3 were pretty close but 2 were near identical. 2 of them are 307g, 31.0, 288.5 SW. The 3rd one is 305g, 31.25, and 291.3 SW. Really I think I'd want a pair of that last one. But the pair I'm going to keep may be a bit more whippy and HL. Plus should be easy to add some lead at 12 like Beckett did in case I want more power.
Post 2:
Played this morning. I had 1 strung with Ice Code and the other with Cyclone (Both at 45#). The cyclone has a bit of a stiffer brassy feel to it. The Ice Code felt softer and a bit more powerful. I'll probably cut the Cyclone out soon and restrung it with RPM Blast to see how that feels in this frame.
Post 1:
I ordered 3 305S hoping I'd find 2 that were somewhat close. In reality all 3 were pretty close but 2 were near identical. 2 of them are 307g, 31.0, 288.5 SW. The 3rd one is 305g, 31.25, and 291.3 SW. Really I think I'd want a pair of that last one. But the pair I'm going to keep may be a bit more whippy and HL. Plus should be easy to add some lead at 12 like Beckett did in case I want more power.
Post 2:
Played this morning. I had 1 strung with Ice Code and the other with Cyclone (Both at 45#). The cyclone has a bit of a stiffer brassy feel to it. The Ice Code felt softer and a bit more powerful. I'll probably cut the Cyclone out soon and restrung it with RPM Blast to see how that feels in this frame.
For all you Tfight lovers, i am playing with the Iso 305 Tfight since a year and experimented a lot with different strings. The best string i found for this racket is the Signum Pro Firestorm 1,25mm. around 22/21kg. Its a very arm friendly and i am very sensitive to stiff rackets and strings. Onbthe contrary its stiff enough regarding control and has a good amount of power. The control of directional shots is insane. Also feel of the ball for dropshots or slices are perfect. Loopy, spinny high launch angle is not its strenght but you still can use a Poly Tour Spin or similar string in the main and Firestorm in the crosses for that. Try this string, its the Berrettini string.
staryugi
Rookie
for me the best string for it is the tecnifibre black code 1.28
tophersuwita
Rookie
The 305s is similar to Percept 100D with 18x19 box beam setup, isn't it? The Percept is very crisp and connected with good pop, but unsatisfying in serves. Is this new 305s better in that department?
JFrijhoff
Rookie
Well, if you believe Katie it’s giving him more power and maneuverability compared to the 100D, also on serves. Of course, he’s comparing his 100D and 305S when customized. You can also watch Tenncom/drgodmode’s video where he also compares it to the 100D.
Being a 98 with an slightly thinner beam profile, it probably will be better on serve, as you'll get slightly better aerodynamics, a bit more focused power output and potentially slightly better locational control from the 18x19 in a 98, as opposed to the 18x19 in a 100.
The main thing to take into consideration, though, is the Tecnifibre grip shape, which is more like an older-school Head TK-82, almost even a TK-76. Very rectangular, and while it may work very well for you on serve, it may or may not on other strokes. Definitely a try-and-see affair.
Vicious49
Legend
I was using the 100D until recently. Ive just switched to the 305S and it is a noticeable difference on serves for me. Especially on my flat serves.
galapagos
Hall of Fame
I tried it and it was not for me. racquet felt too whippy and the handle shape was too exaggerated. I did enjoy leather on TF40 racquet but in general I dont use leather grips where Karue was using leather on all his past frames. I am getting closer to finding my best setup and I will most likely end up with something around 315g / 31.5 cm (+/- heavier & more headlight)
Vicious49
Legend
yourtennisfit
Professional
Karue probably does not just add leather - most advanced players use weight to polarize and weighten up their frame
He did it both on his Vcore and Percept, so I doubt it is about the racket for him
Well back out in court with the 300 and 305s…
I added an extra over grip and 2g at 12 o’clock for the 300, the 305s I played stock:
The 305 is the one I want to love. I have never felt such a pure feeling on hitting the ball (coming from mostly tweeter racquets). Slices are low, forehands are stable. However I must admit that at my level (3.99 most days) I need more help. Once I got tired and was late, balls lacked depth and it was a bit too much to swing well on high forehands.
With the 300, I play the best I’ve ever played. Forehands are confident, spinny, and compared to my current speed mp, I’d say it’s a tiny bit less powerful (hence the added 2 grams) but feels so much safer on most strokes. It feels 75% as sweet as the 305 but with some extra pop. Biggest advantages over the speed: more stable and directed at net, serves work better (for me) and backhands are a joy.
And all this was with the demo razor soft strings, not even my preferred Lynx tour/hawk touch setup.
I’m switching
And if I get better, the 305 will be the aspirational racquet.
I added an extra over grip and 2g at 12 o’clock for the 300, the 305s I played stock:
The 305 is the one I want to love. I have never felt such a pure feeling on hitting the ball (coming from mostly tweeter racquets). Slices are low, forehands are stable. However I must admit that at my level (3.99 most days) I need more help. Once I got tired and was late, balls lacked depth and it was a bit too much to swing well on high forehands.
With the 300, I play the best I’ve ever played. Forehands are confident, spinny, and compared to my current speed mp, I’d say it’s a tiny bit less powerful (hence the added 2 grams) but feels so much safer on most strokes. It feels 75% as sweet as the 305 but with some extra pop. Biggest advantages over the speed: more stable and directed at net, serves work better (for me) and backhands are a joy.
And all this was with the demo razor soft strings, not even my preferred Lynx tour/hawk touch setup.
I’m switching
And if I get better, the 305 will be the aspirational racquet.
GriekspoorGroupie
New User
Went into my pro shop anticipating demoing the 305S, walked out with a demo of the 300S. I do normally use 16x19 racquets, but I still thought I would vibe more with the heavier version. I was stunned by how much I loved it! It was very nice and whippy. I am thinking of ordering one and retiring my Rafa Origin. The Origin has been amazing for my technique — all of the weight means I am being very deliberate and thinking all the way through my strokes. Still, my 300S demo showed me how nice is was to be able to move the racquet much more quickly. I'll make my decision once I get my RF01 Pro back from the stringer and try its new config.
Vicious49
Legend
Well back out in court with the 300 and 305s…
I added an extra over grip and 2g at 12 o’clock for the 300, the 305s I played stock:
The 305 is the one I want to love. I have never felt such a pure feeling on hitting the ball (coming from mostly tweeter racquets). Slices are low, forehands are stable. However I must admit that at my level (3.99 most days) I need more help. Once I got tired and was late, balls lacked depth and it was a bit too much to swing well on high forehands.
With the 300, I play the best I’ve ever played. Forehands are confident, spinny, and compared to my current speed mp, I’d say it’s a tiny bit less powerful (hence the added 2 grams) but feels so much safer on most strokes. It feels 75% as sweet as the 305 but with some extra pop. Biggest advantages over the speed: more stable and directed at net, serves work better (for me) and backhands are a joy.
And all this was with the demo razor soft strings, not even my preferred Lynx tour/hawk touch setup.
I’m switching
And if I get better, the 305 will be the aspirational racquet.
I'm surprised the 300S is getting this much love. Not because it's not a good frame but because it's been so largely ignored in the past. I've played with the past 2 versions of the 300 and it was a great frame. Very fast and whippy. The only negative was when facing heavier hitters who are slightly better where it could be pushed around. If you're at a 5.0 or higher level your technique is good enough where you're not getting pushed around no matter what. But at my 4.0 level, that's the only drawback to it.
StormyPetrel88
New User
The 305S is definitely an improvement when it comes to serving. Felt like I noticed it most when hitting a kick or slice serve.
Vicious49
Legend
I felt it more on my flat serve.
The 1 thing where the 100D wins out is on slices. Not slice serves but just slicing in general. The 305S isn't bad but they are more skidding and easier to place with the 100D.
StormyPetrel88
New User
Been using the original TF40 305 since it launched in 2019. A friend gave me two of his TF40 315 16x19s a few years ago. I tried both versions of the 305 for V3. I'd say the V3 feels slightly more stable than V2, but that could just be because those racquets have become more flexible over time. If you like the previous TF40 you will like the updated model. I had hoped Tecnifibre would have made the 16x19 drill pattern denser, but you can't get everything you want.
I think the biggest takeaway I had was how much Tecnifibre has improved the TFight line. Wasn't a fan of the way the ISO generation felt on contact (almost hollow and brassy); not to mention the balance point + high SW on the ISO 305. I've been impressed by the TFight 305S so far. The change in balance is certainly welcome, but to me, the feel is the thing that has been improved the most.
Fighting phoenix
Professional
I had two demos arrive - the 300 and 300S - and I have to say as others have that the cosmetics are stunning. Not just the white gloss, but the beam design in general, grommets, etc.. Having read enough reviews now, I wish I had skipped the 300 demo (100sq in) and just focused on the 300S and 315S, but excited to give these a go tomorrow night regardless. SWs measured are pretty much on spec.
Between the 2 what is the One who feels more connected?
Currently with Pure Strike 305 98 16×19
I need more feel/connection and a slightly lower launch angle racket
I’ve been playing the TFight ISO 315 and the TF40 305. The TFight has been a great all around racket for me and is one of the fastest swinging 315g rackets I’ve tried. Stable, 16x19, decent power and spin. So, naturally I was curious to try the new one. But I first demoed the new version of the 305. I couldn’t get with the weight of the ISO 305. First time out with it I immediately realized I had to change my stroke and hit through the ball more. Very unique feel. It’s stable, quick, but with good head weight. I can feel where the racket is. This is a Blade killer. More control, more stability, more power in a 305g frame. Second time out with the 305 and I really started to enjoy it. I’m gonna test it next to the 315 (they’s only a 1-2 point difference in SW) and see which one works better for me. I should probably lean to the 16x19 315 that I am used to, but there’s something special and truly unique about the 305 that may be hard to resist.
Can you elaborate on what you mean by you had to change your stroke to hit through the ball? Do you mean that you normally hit a loopier shot and instead you hit flatter to adjust to the denser stringbed, or do you mean that you normally swing by relaxing your arm and pulling the racquet your big muscles until contact and let your racquet's momentum complete the followthrough but now you're muscling the racquet because it's a fair bit lighter than your normal spec? I play with the Pro Staff 85 and RF97 which are both over 365 grams strung with overgrips, and I swing the pulling method, but I notice that swing hurts my rotator cuff when I use any lightweight racquet that's around 315 grams strung or lighter. The 305 is flirting with that magic number for me so I'm a little nervous about it.
tophersuwita
Rookie
Maybe the 300 (100 sq in) will be better for all court and double players, I really love my 100p and now waiting for the 300
Will be very interested to hear how you get along with 305s vs the 315. I’m an ISO315 user as well. Do really like it as a frame but the continued love for the 305s with similar SW now to the 315 makes me wonder why not use a more controlled (due to 18x19) and still powerful frame? I’m assuming the 315 could end up being the more stable, spinny and plowy but that could be a worthwhile trade..
Will be very interested to hear how you get along with 305s vs the 315. I’m an ISO315 user as well. Do really like it as a frame but the continued love for the 305s with similar SW now to the 315 makes me wonder why not use a more controlled (due to 18x19) and still powerful frame. I’m assuming the
TNNSDR
Semi-Pro
Up to you if you want to add a leather grip or not, but because of its weight distribution, it definitely needs weight (1-2 grams) at 12 to have the racquet nicely going. The 305 ISO just required some tail-weight, that's all!
Depending on the QC lottery, there may be a high-enough population of 305S's that don't need much, if any, weight added for an optimal 1HBH.
TNNSDR
Semi-Pro
Yes, mine is perfect with a 300 SW unstrung... I still prefer the ISO.
Just played a set with the 305s strung with alu power at 56 lbs. Been a life long blade 98/blade pro 18x20 user through college and most recently the percept 100d. I've become a real believer in 18x19 as I feel it gives me just enough extra help as I've gotten older and a nicer feel with the ball as compared to 18x20. I loved the 100d, but was playing it stock and felt slightly anemic when playing 10utr+ players. The 305s felt much more solid with the extra sw and I enjoyed the balance much more on serves. Was quite an easy transition 5-10 minutes before feeling comfortable. Slices were great and similar to the blade where often times with the yonex I found them to be floating a bit due to lack of mass. Could really step in on groundstrokes, getting easier depth as compared to the yonex, and the feel on volley and serves were much better. Returns were a bit shaky, but gonna give it a few more hits to dial in the timing. Might add some lead around 12 to help, but overall quite happy with the stick so far. Could easily see it becoming a contender for racquet of the year, and as popular as the 100d given that it plays quite similarly but with the benefit of added SW that a lot of people were desiring
Vicious49
Legend
I use a 1HBH and the 305S for a few matches now. It's fine for the one hander but not great. If you're just driving through on a flatter shot then it's great for that. But if you want to get more shape/arc on the shot it's still an effort to get the racquet moving after you drop the head at the beginning of the swing. If I added a leather grip to tailweight it more, it may make it easier to whip it through on the OHBH.
Vicious49
Legend
I may try the Karue setup on 1 of my 305S frames. I saw his specs printed on the frame in his last vid. Mine just needs 7g on the handle side to match his. Does anyone know what the stock TF grip weighs?
Also, a bit of a strange request but does anyone have the old TF logo triangle stencil?
Also, a bit of a strange request but does anyone have the old TF logo triangle stencil?
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StormyPetrel88
New User
The TF40 will give you a more connected feel but I don't think there is as big a gap between the TFight and the TF40 lines as there was in previous generations. If you're looking for a lower launch angle than the Strike 98 16x19, I'd recommend going with the TFight 305S. The 18x19 string pattern gives you a nice blend of control with easier access to spin compared to 18x20. I'd give the TF40 305 18x20 a shot as well. I've never really had issues generating spin with that frame but that depends on your particular style of play.
