New Technifibre T-Fight 2025

topspn

G.O.A.T.
How is the handle shape on these new tfights? Still more rectangular or have they rounded them more closer to Wilson or TK82S?
 

dl32

Rookie
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.

I’ll also add that slicing with this frame is a big negative for me.

It’s certainly doable, a lot more finicky and requires a more driving style for it to stay low.
It has a tendency stay up, which is just inviting the other side to destroy the ball back at you.

I also sometimes like to guide slice shots, dragging people around the court with minimal pace on the ball with virtually zero bounce and more of skid. I had a really hard time achieving this with the 305 ( ISO or S) and have no problem with many other frames. This also applies to defensive slices, they can easily sit up and float.

This was the only thing that stopped me from a full change as slice is a big part of my game given I’m a one hander.

I will however say all else about the frame is great. Flat/topspin grounds strokes, serve flat/spin and even net was solid. Slice is a deal breaker for me and I do prefer a low spec/SW ISO over the S. ISO is more muted, but has a better flex profile for my preference.
 
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glenWs

Semi-Pro
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.

The denser, slightly firmer string bed was evident from the first hit. My first few swings went into the net. I simply had to be sure to hit through the ball and not brush up as much. It didn't take long however to see that the 305 has more control than the TF40 16X19 and other sticks like the Extreme Pro, and I built up the confidence to swing out more and just keep the stroke clean and the ball was staying in. It definitely took me a good hour or so of playing to dial it in. But once I did, my confidence level with it shot up.
 

Vicious49

Legend
I’ll also add that slicing with this frame is a big negative for me.

It’s certainly doable, a lot more finicky and requires a more driving style for it to stay low.
It has a tendency stay up, which is just inviting the other side to destroy the ball back at you.

I also sometimes like to guide slice shots, dragging people around the court with minimal pace on the ball with virtually zero bounce and more of skid. I had a really hard time achieving this with the 305 ( ISO or S) and have no problem with many other frames. This also applies to defensive slices, they can easily sit up and float.

This was the only thing that stopped me from a full change as slice is a big part of my game shaven I’m a one hander.

I will however say all else about the frame is great. Flat/topspin grounds strokes, serve flat/spin and even net was solid. Slice is a deal breaker for me and I do prefer a low spec/SW ISO over the S. ISO is more muted, but has a better flex profile for my preference.
Slicing isn't that bad for me as I've played with some frames that are horrible at it. But it's certainly not great like it was with the 100D or Regna 98. As you said you have to drive it more. You can't just do an easy slice without it sitting up. But if you do drive it, it does stay low so I give it a 6/10 in that category.
 

OslerWeber

New User
Are most of you adding wheight to the 305s?
I was hoping for that 325 sw as advertised (330 would be best for me) but based on reports here and Karues frame it seems that 320sw is whats most expected.
 

Trip

Legend
I was hoping for that 325 sw as advertised (330 would be best for me) but based on reports here and Karues frame it seems that 320sw is whats most expected.
From all specs shared here and elsewhere, it would appear like low 290's unstrung SW is the middle of the bell curve, with extremes reaching up towards 300-ish and down into the mid-upper 280's, so I would say you're still in good shape to find something around 292-294 unstrung SW (which is what you should shoot for if you want ~325sw without having to customize), because with Tecnifibre, their percentage of population that is off-spec is higher, as the foam fill process effectively multiplies the potential. As a result, though, you may have to put in a bit more effort into finding such a sample, especially if you want multiple that are spec-matched in stock form. But in most cases, it's worth it.
 

Trip

Legend
I'm curious how this one compares to the percept 100d. Beckett says the 305s has more forgiveness and easier spin.
If I had to chip in a few educated guesses, I would say much more direct/raw/transmissive feel, more single-pointed/focused power application and faster through the air on serve. A couple potential down sides: slightly less forgiveness from the smaller and non-isometric head, and ever-so-slightly less easy depth and/or bailout ability per identical strung spec and string bed stiffness. Overall, though, could be a net-positive for the right player profile, namely a decently strong or stronger male or exceptionally strong female, close enough to physical prime, with a 4.x-ish level skill set, or higher, who employs flatter mechanics and is well-acquainted with 18 mains. Shy of that, most anyone else could still of course choose to play it, whether simply for the joy on contact, to show off to their dad-doubles buddies, etc., but they'd probably perform better with something more forgiving, with 16 mains, etc. – whether that be the 300S, the 300, or otherwise.
 
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leojramirez

Rookie
ISO 300 user here.
Got the 305s demo today and will be trying it out tomorrow.

I did buy 2 300s without testing. The specs below, I imagine its with the handle plastic on.
RacketWeightSwingweightBalanceStiffness
1303,128931,969
230228832,269
 

Wscarthy

New User
ISO 300 user here.
Got the 305s demo today and will be trying it out tomorrow.

I did buy 2 300s without testing. The specs below, I imagine its with the handle plastic on.
RacketWeightSwingweightBalanceStiffness
1303,128931,969
230228832,269
Please update us with your opinion as to if it is worth the upgrade to the new 300S from the ISO 300! Thanks!
 

Vicious49

Legend
I had posted here previously about the 3 305S frames I received from TW.

"2 of them are 307g, 31.0, 288.5 SW. The 3rd one is 305g, 31.25, and 291.3 SW."

That was with the plastic on the handle and the little strings for the placard holder. So adjust slightly if you want to get true numbers.

I did set one of my 305S with the 'Karue spec' of 312g 30.7 291SW. That last one is the one I used to do the Karue specs. After taking the strings out for the placard holder the SW was just a tad low. 1g of lead at 12 fixed that and I had to experiment a bit with different leather grips until I found one that added just enough weight to bring me to 312g. This one did feel even more solid and stable than the ones I left stock but I also had RPM Blast in this one and Ice Code in the other one. I don't know how much of that feel was the extra weight and how much was the strings. I need to get the SW for them both strung and see how much the strings affected the SW. On the bright side the Karue spec wasn't much more difficult to use as most of the weight is on the handle. For now I'd say I liked the Karue spec better than stock spec.
 

andrewc

Rookie
How does the 305S compare to the Pure Aero 98? Want to switch form Speed Pro 2024 since I want more power and a less sluggish racquet and I am between PA98 and TFight 305S, any thoughts?
 

Soundbyte

Hall of Fame
How does the 305S compare to the Pure Aero 98? Want to switch form Speed Pro 2024 since I want more power and a less sluggish racquet and I am between PA98 and TFight 305S, any thoughts?
It's been awhile since I hit the PA98. But the PA98 is more powerful, swings faster, and has a higher launch angle and more spin potential. The PA98 is also more of a string eater as well.
I'd take the 305S over the Speed Pro any day of the week.
 

andrewc

Rookie
It's been awhile since I hit the PA98. But the PA98 is more powerful, swings faster, and has a higher launch angle and more spin potential. The PA98 is also more of a string eater as well.
I'd take the 305S over the Speed Pro any day of the week.
And between the PA98 and 305S? Is there a big difference in sweet spot and power?
 

CountMonte

New User
I love the 2022 305, that’s my main stick. I got the new 2025 305 and strung it the same. I was hoping for something that feels similar but easier to maneuver especially when tired.
I don’t know if I got a lemon or bad string job but the racket feels horrible:(
Underpowered, while at the same time balls are flying long, which is a terrible combination. Off-center so unforgiving.
I used champions choice at 53lbs.
I really want to love this new model but it’s unplayable as is.
 

Cayenne321

New User
I love the 2022 305, that’s my main stick. I got the new 2025 305 and strung it the same. I was hoping for something that feels similar but easier to maneuver especially when tired.
I don’t know if I got a lemon or bad string job but the racket feels horrible:(
Underpowered, while at the same time balls are flying long, which is a terrible combination. Off-center so unforgiving.
I used champions choice at 53lbs.
I really want to love this new model but it’s unplayable as is.
It would be really interesting to see a spec comparison between your two frames. If your 2022 was overspec and 2025 is underspec, then it makes a lot of sense to have such a different feel about it as you'd be coming from 340+ swingweight to sub 320, which would feel gutless.

A lot of the positive reviews come from either people who didn't like the 2022's beefy swingweight, or people who loved the 2022 so long as they had an underspec one closer to 330.
 
It would be really interesting to see a spec comparison between your two frames. If your 2022 was overspec and 2025 is underspec, then it makes a lot of sense to have such a different feel about it as you'd be coming from 340+ swingweight to sub 320, which would feel gutless.

A lot of the positive reviews come from either people who didn't like the 2022's beefy swingweight, or people who loved the 2022 so long as they had an underspec one closer to 330.
yea i hated the 2022
 

leojramirez

Rookie
ISO 300 user here.
Got the 305s demo today and will be trying it out tomorrow.

I did buy 2 300s without testing. The specs below, I imagine its with the handle plastic on.
RacketWeightSwingweightBalanceStiffness
1303,128931,969
230228832,269
So the 305s demo... It felt a bit boardy, launch angle lower and bit harder to defend with. I think its strung with razor soft black but I did not see any markings on the strings. I think this makes a massive impact on the feel and spin, I've strung the ISO 300 with razor soft lime and I would say its not totally uncomfortable but you feel it a bit on the arm on off center shots and after playing. I've been testing toroline strings for the past 2 months, o-toro and k-pop, both feel comfortable overall with good spin and pop, a bit more so on o-toro but I prefer k-pop which is more predictable.
Back to the 305s, obviously more controlled than the ISO 300 and in terms of feel, I'd say its a t-fight, you can go back and forth between these and they feel and look quite similar.
The gloss pain is nicer to the touch when holding the racket throat with the offhand, it reminds me of the Tempo.
The main takeaways for me are that its got more court penetration due to the launch angle being lower and the backhand slices are better as expected due to the denser pattern.
Given that I play on clay I don't think the pros of the 305s benefit my game compared to the ISO 300.
Now lets see how the 300s compares when it arrives early next week.
 

fox

Professional
Usual 300S should be around 5-10 points of SW less with more HH balance which should be easier to use. PA98 is known also for the small sweetspot.
 

andrewc

Rookie
Usual 300S should be around 5-10 points of SW less with more HH balance which should be easier to use. PA98 is known also for the small sweetspot.
Thanks, hmmm I might send my PA98 back and just buy a TFIGHT 300S, wnat to switch from Speed Pro 2024 since I want more power and a smaller headsize.
 

andrewc

Rookie
As a 3.5-4.0 player looking to switch from Speed Pro because of the lack of power, would I benefit more from PA98 or TFIGHT 300S?
 

CroPlayer

Rookie
Today, I played my third match with the 305S. My racket has the following specs: 330 g, 31.6 cm balance, 321 swingweight, strung with Grapplesnake Alpha. I’m surprised by how much topspin this racket generates for an 18x19 string pattern and how effortlessly it handles every shot – short topspin angles, deep topspin shots, or flat shots from the baseline. This racket simply doesn’t care what you throw at it.

I mostly play on clay, and these specs are perfect for an aggressive playing style on this surface. My serve is my biggest weapon, and with this racket, it's unreal. Usually, aces aren’t that common on clay, but today, the ball was explosively powerful on serve – I hit at least two aces per service game. Sure, there were some double faults, but I felt so confident that every first serve was between 190-200 km/h, and I was able to place them quite accurately.

What has annoyed me the most about most rackets, even the ones I liked, is the string pattern. On clay, the strings usually stretch out or break after just two hours, and I don’t want a racket that needs restringing every few hours. With the 305S, after five hours of play, the strings still look great, and I believe they’ll last at least another four hours with solid performance.

This is that feeling when you pick up a racket and say: "This is it!"
 
How does 305s and 300s compare to Pure Strike. I like everything about strike except high SW concerns me for longer matches.

305s maybe too low launch and no power?
300s maybe not enough plow/stability?

@ACT @dr. godmode
 

dioguml

New User
Today, I played my third match with the 305S. My racket has the following specs: 330 g, 31.6 cm balance, 321 swingweight, strung with Grapplesnake Alpha. I’m surprised by how much topspin this racket generates for an 18x19 string pattern and how effortlessly it handles every shot – short topspin angles, deep topspin shots, or flat shots from the baseline. This racket simply doesn’t care what you throw at it.

I mostly play on clay, and these specs are perfect for an aggressive playing style on this surface. My serve is my biggest weapon, and with this racket, it's unreal. Usually, aces aren’t that common on clay, but today, the ball was explosively powerful on serve – I hit at least two aces per service game. Sure, there were some double faults, but I felt so confident that every first serve was between 190-200 km/h, and I was able to place them quite accurately.

What has annoyed me the most about most rackets, even the ones I liked, is the string pattern. On clay, the strings usually stretch out or break after just two hours, and I don’t want a racket that needs restringing every few hours. With the 305S, after five hours of play, the strings still look great, and I believe they’ll last at least another four hours with solid performance.

This is that feeling when you pick up a racket and say: "This is it!"
I also play on clay and I am seriously considering this racket after Becketts review and your report as well as some others..

I was looking for a control racket and was between the blade 98 and the GT98 but it seems this will be better..

Do you mind sharing: what were your previous rackets? Your level?
 
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Soundbyte

Hall of Fame
I also play on clay and I am seriously considering this racket after Becketts review and youre report as well as some others..

I was looking for a control racket and was between the blade 98 and the GT98 but it seems this will be better..

Do you mind sharing: what were your previous rackets? Your level?
Blade is most powerful of those 3 IMO.
 

gutfeeling

Hall of Fame
Today, I played my third match with the 305S. My racket has the following specs: 330 g, 31.6 cm balance, 321 swingweight, strung with Grapplesnake Alpha. I’m surprised by how much topspin this racket generates for an 18x19 string pattern and how effortlessly it handles every shot – short topspin angles, deep topspin shots, or flat shots from the baseline. This racket simply doesn’t care what you throw at it.

I mostly play on clay, and these specs are perfect for an aggressive playing style on this surface. My serve is my biggest weapon, and with this racket, it's unreal. Usually, aces aren’t that common on clay, but today, the ball was explosively powerful on serve – I hit at least two aces per service game. Sure, there were some double faults, but I felt so confident that every first serve was between 190-200 km/h, and I was able to place them quite accurately.

What has annoyed me the most about most rackets, even the ones I liked, is the string pattern. On clay, the strings usually stretch out or break after just two hours, and I don’t want a racket that needs restringing every few hours. With the 305S, after five hours of play, the strings still look great, and I believe they’ll last at least another four hours with solid performance.

This is that feeling when you pick up a racket and say: "This is it!"
How did you get the balance so low? Isn’t the stock balance 31.5 cm unstrung? Did you reposition the hairpin weight to make it more headlight when you removed the factory foam pallet?
 

Soundbyte

Hall of Fame
Really? Never played with it but every review/reviewer seems to say the opposite
I have never agreed with reviews that say the blade is a low powered control frame. It's not. It never has been. It's not a Prestige, CX200, Pro Staff, 93p,etc.
As the Blade as out sold the dying Pro Staff line, the Blade line started becoming more of their "control line" as Wilson "modernized" their lineup.

If your comparing the Blade to the Pure Aero, Pure Drive, Boom, Extreme, etc, then sure it's low powered.
 

CroPlayer

Rookie
How did you get the balance so low? Isn’t the stock balance 31.5 cm unstrung? Did you reposition the hairpin weight to make it more headlight when you removed the factory foam pallet?
My rackets were 31.0 cm unstrung. I also made a pallet that had a little more mass in the lower part of the pallet and I made a slightly heavier butt cap in order to get a little more balance towards the handle because I didn't want to remove the factory foam from the end of the handle.
I also play on clay and I am seriously considering this racket after Becketts review and your report as well as some others..

I was looking for a control racket and was between the blade 98 and the GT98 but it seems this will be better..

Do you mind sharing: what were your previous rackets? Your level?

In comparison, the Blade has much less spin and is more difficult to maneuver because it still has a bit more mass in the head of the racket, so it is more tiring in the long run. In my opinion, the GT98 has a terribly open string pattern, and I'm not sure how long-lasting such a pattern is on the clay, it's probably in the Pure Aero range, and as I wrote earlier, I don't like it when I have to adjust the strings every time between points (on clay). I have tried quite a number of rackets (Aero 98, Extreme Tour/Pro, Pro Staff 97 v14, Blade v9). Of all the above, I played the best with the Aero 98, but it has such a bad feel compared to the others that I simply didn't enjoy playing with it, although I can freely say that I played with it probably the best. Then I tried the Boom Pro 2024 and it was the best racquet out of all the ones I tried, feeling, power, control, dense 16x19 pattern, simply phenomenal racquet, superb comfort, but after a few months of playing, the next day I used to feel a pain in my forearm that was unlike any other racquet . I tried different combinations of strings, but it simply did not match the forearm the day after. I've been playing with it for the last 7 months and it was the best I've tried so far. We'll see if the 305s will be better than the Boom Pro in the long run, but from the first time, it's definitely a better racket than the ones I mentioned above. Otherwise, my level is 5.0
 

dioguml

New User
My rackets were 31.0 cm unstrung. I also made a pallet that had a little more mass in the lower part of the pallet and I made a slightly heavier butt cap in order to get a little more balance towards the handle because I didn't want to remove the factory foam from the end of the handle.


In comparison, the Blade has much less spin and is more difficult to maneuver because it still has a bit more mass in the head of the racket, so it is more tiring in the long run. In my opinion, the GT98 has a terribly open string pattern, and I'm not sure how long-lasting such a pattern is on the clay, it's probably in the Pure Aero range, and as I wrote earlier, I don't like it when I have to adjust the strings every time between points (on clay). I have tried quite a number of rackets (Aero 98, Extreme Tour/Pro, Pro Staff 97 v14, Blade v9). Of all the above, I played the best with the Aero 98, but it has such a bad feel compared to the others that I simply didn't enjoy playing with it, although I can freely say that I played with it probably the best. Then I tried the Boom Pro 2024 and it was the best racquet out of all the ones I tried, feeling, power, control, dense 16x19 pattern, simply phenomenal racquet, superb comfort, but after a few months of playing, the next day I used to feel a pain in my forearm that was unlike any other racquet . I tried different combinations of strings, but it simply did not match the forearm the day after. I've been playing with it for the last 7 months and it was the best I've tried so far. We'll see if the 305s will be better than the Boom Pro in the long run, but from the first time, it's definitely a better racket than the ones I mentioned above. Otherwise, my level is 5.0
By the story you are telling about the boom pro I can assume you dont find the tfight uncomfortable, right?
 

CroPlayer

Rookie
By the story you are telling about the boom pro I can assume you dont find the tfight uncomfortable, right?
I only tried it with Grappplesnake Alpha and I can say that the comfort is top notch. I haven't played with the stock pallet, so I can't say how comfortable it is, but with the custom pallet and Grapplesnake Alpha, I have no complaints about the comfort. The racket simply doesn't have that muted feeling like 90% of new rackets on the market, and it also doesn't have that feeling of the Aero 98 when you hit hard outside the sweet spot and the 'thunder' goes from your forearm to your shoulder :). The sweet spot is huge, so the racket is really easy to play, despite the fact that it is an 18x19 pattern. Another problem is quality control, so people get different specifications, which is why we get so many different impressions.
 
The written review of the 305s in out on TW. 9.0 overall, 8.8 in power, 8.6 in spin, better rated on every category than the 300s.... Pretty sure the 305s is a great frame and im still tempted to buy it (allthough it might not be the ideal fraem for my game), but this rating sounds a bit fake to me, totally overpraising it.
 

dioguml

New User
The written review of the 305s in out on TW. 9.0 overall, 8.8 in power, 8.6 in spin, better rated on every category than the 300s.... Pretty sure the 305s is a great frame and im still tempted to buy it (allthough it might not be the ideal fraem for my game), but this rating sounds a bit fake to me, totally overpraising it.
I dont know tbh.. So many ppl praising it highly.. Might be a great stick indeed
 

smithie

Professional
I was going to write an in depth review of the 305S (still can if people want it), but I've just come off the court for my second outing with it and honestly I think its an outstanding frame in every department. It reminds me of the Speed Pro but in a more stable and maneuverable package. I am unsure of the specs of mine as I bought it blind but its strung with Razor Soft White @ 48/46 which works great and tbh should I switch (which is almost a certainty at this point - I just want to wait until the honeymoon period is over) I will just stick with that.
 

jimdontcare

Semi-Pro
The written review of the 305s in out on TW. 9.0 overall, 8.8 in power, 8.6 in spin, better rated on every category than the 300s.... Pretty sure the 305s is a great frame and im still tempted to buy it (allthough it might not be the ideal fraem for my game), but this rating sounds a bit fake to me, totally overpraising it.
Having not tried either frame yet, higher spin than the 300s feels off
 

dioguml

New User
I was going to write an in depth review of the 305S (still can if people want it), but I've just come off the court for my second outing with it and honestly I think its an outstanding frame in every department. It reminds me of the Speed Pro but in a more stable and maneuverable package. I am unsure of the specs of mine as I bought it blind but its strung with Razor Soft White @ 48/46 which works great and tbh should I switch (which is almost a certainty at this point - I just want to wait until the honeymoon period is over) I will just stick with that.
If you dont mind, we are all here for the in depth nerdy tennis talk hahaha
 
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