Nordicdots tennis rackets

[konstantinos kalfountzos]

A couple of Nordicdot tennis rackets have showed up on instagram and youtube lately. I've noticed they have released some "eco" strings, but getting into the tennis racket business seems a bold move. No news about specs or price range at this point, only some short clips of a black and a white one.

The white one seems 99 inched and 16x20!!! Any updates are welcomed on this thread, I'll share what I can learn.
Both 16x20, glossy paint finish, within a static weight range of 5 grams. Beam width doesn't look more than 22-23mm.
RA: around 64

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[konstantinos kalfountzos]

 

[Fighting phoenix]

Looks like a Wilson shift based on the spec sheet, but not by the shape of the head in the picture!

 

[konstantinos kalfountzos]

Looks like a Wilson shift based on the spec sheet, but not by the shape of the head in the picture!

This one is much more boxy-beamed and thinner. Waiting to find out the price tag...

 

[A_Instead]

Name sort of gives me an ice cream vibe..

 

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Why does it look like a Yonex frame...

 

[dl32]

Looks more squash shaped, half isometric.
Looks interesting.

 

[Soundbyte]

8 mains in the throat....I know people care about that (for some reason)...

 

[Crocodile]

Swedish brand - would be good to get one and try it out, hope they make innovative products.

 

[konstantinos kalfountzos]

Swedish brand - would be good to get one and try it out, hope they make innovative products.

1 Eco string made of 50% recycled PET Bottles, made in Austria. I'd bet Isospeed.
2 other non-eco strings, made in Austria.
1 orange string, made in Taiwan.

"Beam 23/23/23
Price (not available yet)
Release estimated for the beginning of September..."

 

[Rysty]

8 mains in the throat....I know people care about that (for some reason)...

Yes. I never undertsood it, because it doesn't always tell you the string spacing. Some bridges are wide, some narrow.

 

[Crocodile]

1 Eco string made of 50% recycled PET Bottles, made in Austria. I'd bet Isospeed.
2 other non-eco strings, made in Austria.
1 orange string, made in Taiwan.

"Beam 23/23/23
Price (not available yet)
Release estimated for the beginning of September..."

Definitely like the idea of small and innovative startups having a go at offering creative ideas - it’s good for the industry.

 

[Chairman3]

Boom MP

 

[konstantinos kalfountzos]

Yes. I never undertsood it, because it doesn't always tell you the string spacing. Some bridges are wide, some narrow.

From all the rackets I've played these past 3 years, the ones that had 8 holes in the throat had a denser string spacing around the sweetspot. The most dense so far was the Pro Kennex Ki5 295 with my flying clamps barely fitting 1.25 gauge strings right on the sweet-spot area. Goat frame I regret selling it, because of lack of tennis time - spread the experience to others for dead-cheap price.

 

[konstantinos kalfountzos]

Boom MP

Throat bridge seems wider. The whole throat part seems wider and the bridge a bit lower.

 

[FrankyRelax]

Wonder if it will be easy to obtain in the states

 

[konstantinos kalfountzos]

 

[Federerkblade]

When do the racquets get released globally ? And any pricing info

 

[konstantinos kalfountzos]

When do the racquets get released globally ? And any pricing info

Launch is estimated for the beginning of September, price unknown yet.

 

[dr. godmode]

One should be coming my way soon!

 

[Federerkblade]

One should be coming my way soon!

When is the likely review ?

The brand posted the price will be competitive so I am hoping it will be very reasonable . From the videos I’m hoping to buy a black frame , not sure if their logo for strings though ?

 

[Soundbyte]

When is the likely review ?

The brand posted the price will be competitive so I am hoping it will be very reasonable . From the videos I’m hoping to buy a black frame , not sure if their logo for strings though ?

I mean "competitive" relative to Yonex, Head, Babolat, Wilson etc means $240-300 USD

Would a $200 price be great? You bet. But they also sell $55 shirts...

 

[dr. godmode]

When is the likely review ?

The brand posted the price will be competitive so I am hoping it will be very reasonable . From the videos I’m hoping to buy a black frame , not sure if their logo for strings though ?

3-4 weeks after it lands probably. 2-3 weeks of testing time (minimum) then 1 week production time.

 

[Automatix]

I mean "competitive" relative to Yonex, Head, Babolat, Wilson etc means $240-300 USD

Would a $200 price be great? You bet. But they also sell $55 shirts...

I remember when Donnay entered the marketed with their Xenecore's at ridicolous prices trying to establish themselves as a premium brand (IIRC 250 USD while other brands were around 190 USD).
We all know how that ended...

 

[Federerkblade]

3-4 weeks after it lands probably. 2-3 weeks of testing time (minimum) then 1 week production time.

This may tie in nicely with a week or two before they release it officially

 

[Federerkblade]

I mean "competitive" relative to Yonex, Head, Babolat, Wilson etc means $240-300 USD

Would a $200 price be great? You bet. But they also sell $55 shirts...

They will struggle to sell it more than 200 dollors ,… the lack of engagement or pages on this listing suggests they need endorsement and good pricing and Greta reviews to sell

 

[Soundbyte]

They will struggle to sell it more than 200 dollors ,… the lack of engagement or pages on this listing suggests they need endorsement and good pricing and Greta reviews to sell

Well using Diadem as an example, they came into the market and still priced similarly to others. I'm as curious as any as to what Nordicdots will do.
Hell I'd love to see them offer some exclusive discount to the TalkTennis community...as I imagine we will be the best initial group to try to drum up word of mouth for it.
But they're correct to target the social media influencers first. Maybe @dr. godmode can sling a exclusive discount for us (and give him a kickback too)!

 

[Federerkblade]

They will definitely offer 15 percent off through affiliate links and codes no doubt

 

[Trip]

Well using Diadem as an example, they came into the market and still priced similarly to others. I'm as curious as any as to what Nordicdots will do.

Hopefully one thing they won't do is put Kraibon or any other excessively muted additives into their layups. And from the sounds of it, they won't be, at least not with their initial versions. In the TN video, Jonas and Henrik mentioned the Model 99 felt very clean, like a pro-stock feeling on contact. Solid and crisp, but with some give. IMHO, we need more of that; a movement back away from flotilla of overly muted, disconnected frames. With modern-day co-polys now at an inflection point on suppleness and comfort, and enough of the market starting to get a clue on stringing low enough, we don't need all the excessive muting in the frames any more. Babolat seems to see that. Wilson, slowly. Yonex, very slowly. Head... hopefully they wake up with whatever replaces Auxetic 2.0. Nevertheless, I'm psyched to get a Model 99 in my hands.

 

[Federerkblade]

Me too I’m gonna get one too wish they were out already

 

[Federerkblade]

Seems like their own strings will go well in the frame too

 

[FourOutOfFive]

Hopefully one thing they won't do is put Kraibon or any other excessively muted additives into their layups. And from the sounds of it, they won't be, at least not with their initial versions. In the TN video, Jonas and Henrik mentioned the Model 99 felt very clean, like a pro-stock feeling on contact. Solid and crisp, but with some give. IMHO, we need more of that; a movement back away from flotilla of overly muted, disconnected frames. With modern-day co-polys now at an inflection point on suppleness and comfort, and enough of the market starting to get a clue on stringing low enough, we don't need all the excessive muting in the frames any more. Babolat seems to see that. Wilson, slowly. Yonex, very slowly. Head... hopefully they wake up with whatever replaces Auxetic 2.0. Nevertheless, I'm psyched to get a Model 99 in my hands.

Agree with all your points. There’s hardly any great feeling pleeners on the market. Sounds like the Model 99 could change that. I just hope the stringbed isn’t too erratic for flattening out the ball every once in a while. The mold also looks really cool with the box beam + the “isometric” head shape.

Hopefully we get a proper release date soon.

 

[Trip]

I just hope the stringbed isn’t too erratic for flattening out the ball every once in a while.

With the progressively dense upper pattern and fairly even cell sizing, it shouldn't be erratic, not unless having so much string density up top makes it proportionally a little too lopsided in response. But knowing the extensiveness of their testing (with a lot of former pro's, many of which who hit older-school/flatter) and early feedback from Jonas and co. on TN's Patreon, that doesn't seem to be the case. In fact, in a video today where Jonas revisits the RF 01 and 01 Pro, he full-on divulged he's playing more consistently with the Model 99 than with either of the RF's, and he hits pretty flat, so that's at least saying something. Granted, it's only a random opinion of one guy, but still, a fairly informed guy nonetheless, who's pretty much tried everything there is to try. To me, signs look positive. We'll see...

 

[wingedeagle]

release it already... take my money

 

[Oapilef]

I wanna try it so bad. It looked like it had great Mobility and it was great for the serve. Hopefully has amazing volleys too!!

 

[A_Instead]

Percept 100 and 100D will be hard to beat...
Perhaps it's possible..
But product needs to get to the field so the masses can decide..

 

[Trip]

Percept 100 and 100D will be hard to beat...

If the feel is noticeably better (which I presume it will be), and the spec handles more like a typical 98 and less like a typical 100, and string bed consistency approaches the 97D (the most consistent of any frame on the market IMHO) with forgiveness more like the P100, it will beat the Percepts for many (most?) player types and styles, yes. A somewhat tall ask, but possible. Very possible.

 

[Federerkblade]

If the feel is noticeably better (which I presume it will be), and the spec handles more like a typical 98 and less like a typical 100, and string bed consistency approaches the 97D (the most consistent of any frame on the market IMHO) with forgiveness more like the P100, it will beat the Percepts for many (most?) player types and styles, yes. A somewhat tall ask, but possible. Very possible.

Yes I think it will be a hit but seems the videos have gone quiet form brand

 

[A_Instead]

Always good to have competition...

 

[Trip]

Yes I think it will be a hit but seems the videos have gone quiet form brand

Yeah they have, which is discouraging, as they should continue some kind of marketing, even just one post per week, just to feed the dogs if nothing else.

Presuming pricing isn't goofy, I'll be ordering a stock-matched pair of M99's, no doubt about it. It just checks too many potential boxes not to. I would think most in the holic thread will be doing the same thing.

If anything, I'm less concerned about launch date (it will come soon enough) and more concerned with Nordicdots's ability to service the up-front demand – ie. have enough staff, don't understock the initial run (like Furi did with the Arma Pro 98) and make sure to have grommets available, immediately and continually. If they can pull all of that off, that would be seriously promising, and a sign of real intent, among other things.

 

[wingedeagle]

Yeah they have, which is discouraging, as they should continue some kind of marketing, even just one post per week, just to feed the dogs if nothing else.

Presuming pricing isn't goofy, I'll be ordering a stock-matched pair of M99's, no doubt about it. It just checks too many potential boxes not to. I would think most in the holic thread will be doing the same thing.

If anything, I'm less concerned about launch date (it will come soon enough) and more concerned with Nordicdots's ability to service the up-front demand – ie. have enough pre-sales service people on hand, don't understock the initial run (like Furi did with the Arma Pro 98) and make sure to have grommets available, immediately and continually. If they can pull all of that off, that would be a sign of a company that seriously has their sh*t together, among other things. We'll see.

youre right, grommets why so at beginning ?

I think customer service will be key. a friend of mine has already told me of a situation where they were promised something and then it didnt happen, thats a potentially bad sign

 

[Federerkblade]

Yeah they have, which is discouraging, as they should continue some kind of marketing, even just one post per week, just to feed the dogs if nothing else.

Presuming pricing isn't goofy, I'll be ordering a stock-matched pair of M99's, no doubt about it. It just checks too many potential boxes not to. I would think most in the holic thread will be doing the same thing.

If anything, I'm less concerned about launch date (it will come soon enough) and more concerned with Nordicdots's ability to service the up-front demand – ie. have enough staff, don't understock the initial run (like Furi did with the Arma Pro 98) and make sure to have grommets available, immediately and continually. If they can pull all of that off, that would be seriously promising, and a sign of real intent, among other things.

Definitely discouraging the lack of posts

They had a pic of Nikki also the other the racquets in clear pics and I think that’s been removed on Instagram .

I think they will have teething issues to start with and I concur with both posts above , customer service is vital !

 

[Trip]

I think they will have teething issues to start with and I concur with both posts above , customer service is vital !

Indeed, I bet they will. Too hard these days not to, especially when it's your first hardgoods launch of this nature and you're opening yourself up to trans-Atlantic fulfillment straight away.

For the smoothest experience possible, I think the key will be to place your order on day one of release, no hesitation.

For those looking for two or more of spec-matched frames, have your intended spec figured out in advance (I know mine: matching static weight inside of 1g (don't care what it is beyond that), identical balance <=31.8cm, identical SW somewhere between 290-295), include that clearly in the order comments (presuming there will be a "Comments" field or similar), then follow-up immediately via email/chat/phone to confirm the matching request, with at least some confirmation in writing that they'll act on the request.

Do all that, and we'll have done all we can. Hopefully it's enough.

 

[Federerkblade]

Indeed, I bet they will. Too hard these days not to, especially when it's your first hardgoods launch of this nature and you're opening yourself up to trans-Atlantic fulfillment straight away.

For the smoothest experience possible, I think the key will be to place your order on day one of release, no hesitation.

For those looking for two or more of spec-matched frames, have your intended spec figured out in advance (I know mine: matching static weight inside of 1g (don't care what it is beyond that), identical balance <=31.8cm, identical SW somewhere between 290-295), include that clearly in the order comments (presuming there will be a "Comments" field or similar), then follow-up immediately via email/chat/phone to confirm the matching request, with at least some confirmation in writing that they'll act on the request.

Do all that, and we'll have done all we can. Hopefully it's enough.

You’re spot on , where are the specs the racquet is meant to be ?

 

[Federerkblade]

Just seen

I will request also same
300 +- 1 g
318cm unstrung
295 unstrung sw

 

[Jingo]

Yeah well I'm gonna ask them to surprise me with my specs

 

[Trip]

Yeah well I'm gonna ask them to surprise me with my specs