Hi everyone,
First post here, these are my impressions of the
TFight 315s, positive overall. I previoulsy liked their TF40 line a lot more than the TFight line. This is less the case.
Tested with Razor Soft strings. Played 3 x 1h on clay.
Some background
Older 4.0 player dealing with shoulder issues. Previously used Pro Staff 97 until shoulder issues arose. Now playing with Pure Strike 98 16x19 and Blade v8 16x19. But not really convinced by either. I have a weak 2HBH with PS98 and have issues with higher launch angle from the Blade, struggling to keep the ball in on forehands.
The TFight 315s impressions:
- Similar overall vibe to TF40 315 18x20 and Wilson 6.1 95 18x20 (the glossy paint may be ?)
- Surprisingly low launch angle compared to other 16x19 racquets
- Excellent weight distribution for generating head speed, it gives an old school feeling to the racket
- Balanced power between forehand and backhand, the weight evens out my imbalance
Strengths
- Rock-solid preparation
- Snappy hit response
- Controllable power
- Strong volleys
- Comfortable serving despite shoulder issues
Limitations
- Slightly unstable after hit
- Less responsive on unexpected fast shots and semi-volleys. No last second change in direction possible.
- Requires more effort on approach shots, especially vs a PS97
- Sometimes not finding enough depth (or worse, finding the net)
Comfort Level
Softer than Pure Strike but stiffer than the Blade. Ideal for one-hour hitting sessions in my case, but might be too much for more… Stiffness is there but it is really well contained.
Loved the old school “make the weight work for you” kind of feeling. While an excellent racquet with strong performance characteristics, its weight and demands might be challenging. A easier string might solve some of these issues though.
Next, the 305s this week...