GodlessEndeavor
Professional
Thank you - not sure if that's relevant though, since neither Nordicdots nor Tenncom are based in Germany as I understand it.
Nordicdots Tennis Racquets - Model99
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Thank you - not sure if that's relevant though, since neither Nordicdots nor Tenncom are based in Germany as I understand it.
_FrankTheTank_
Rookie
Yes, how it is in Germany is totally irrelevant in this case. But it changes at least my view on particular points of the communication from ND owner to beckett. On particular points, not on the whole thing.
bobombom
Rookie
Just to clarify, are you referring to the request to cease and desist? The communication from ND was prior to the YT video, so I'm not sure which points the German (or EU?) laws would change since the aggressive communication was prior to publication of the video. On the other hand, what would change my viewpoint would be if the first reviewer received a similar cease and desist email (though this wouldn't excuse the unnecessarily aggressive behavior from ND).
_FrankTheTank_
Rookie
You're right, i got a bit lost on this and the timeline. ND Owner could had said this to the published video but not to the initial posts on here.
HypnoticLasagna
Rookie
Yes.
I am liking the M99 more and more everytime I play with it over my Elevate 305.
I have played with the Elevate v3 since release, and the V2 prior as my main sticks. I switched recently to the Babolat Pure strike 98, 16x19, seeking more power. When I hit with the M99 I am experiencing something in the middle of my two mains. M99 has more power than the elevate, less free spin, less maneuverability, more stability. Thicker beam and more head heavy balance point (by 2 points) are very noticeable to me. I really am enjoying the feel of the M99 over the diadem, since that just feels very muted to me. The diadem is much easier to play with, M99 you need to have good technique everytime you hit the ball. Volleys are fantastic with the M99 because of the high twist weight, but slow to prepare for, which is an ok trade off as I feel pretty confident with the M99 at the net.
I plan to finally play a match with it this weekend!
Romix
Rookie
Thats really interesting considering the head light balance seems to be more on the model 99 than the elevate based off the specs provided online. Definitely going to get the model 99 once back in stock. ty for ur feedback.
cmendez79
Semi-Pro
Yesterday I played my first session with the M99.
My racquets for the last 15 years have always been some kind of Pro Stock, I like to play with the specs, but for the last 5 years I have been using the Gravity Tour (341.1/341.2) with a lot of lead (3/9/12) and silicon.
However, I am getting tired of using these heavy frames and wanted to try something with a little more power and less weight, something like this M99, Extreme Tour/Pro, etc.
Comments:
Great stability, I use 3/9 lead in my Gravity's for stability, but found no need with the M99.
Moderate power, very controllable racquet in my opinion.
You definitely have to be ready to hit the ball, if you do not hit it with the right technique you will feel it.
Light, but not at the same time, it is very strange to describe it, in my opinion I did not feel the change from my racquet that weighs 325 grams without strings to this M99 that weighs 300 grams.
It is also worth mentioning that I did not feel that I improved much in all shots, I felt that I was playing "the same" level as usual, but for me the advantage is that my arm did not get tired and is a PLUS.
The forehand improved a little in power and spin, the backhand slice was a little difficult, I think because of the width of the racquet.
The best were hitting volleys, definitely a pleasure to hitm very solid feeling
I also struggled a lot with my serve, I'm used to a 340 sw and when I hit that the racquet follows its course with a lot of plow and with this M99 the plow half exists, again you need to have a good technique to generate the plow yourself.
Overall , with this first session I must say I might keep it and make the switch, like I said I did not improve a lot, but for me i was looking for something new and with less weight but not loosing my "level" and I think I found it.
The raquect i bought it from a fellow member and it came with MSV Focus-Hex Soft 17 1.20mm 46/44 (my normal set up is Toro Toro / Enso Pro) , I must say i really liked this string i will keep using it.
Regards
My racquets for the last 15 years have always been some kind of Pro Stock, I like to play with the specs, but for the last 5 years I have been using the Gravity Tour (341.1/341.2) with a lot of lead (3/9/12) and silicon.
However, I am getting tired of using these heavy frames and wanted to try something with a little more power and less weight, something like this M99, Extreme Tour/Pro, etc.
Comments:
Great stability, I use 3/9 lead in my Gravity's for stability, but found no need with the M99.
Moderate power, very controllable racquet in my opinion.
You definitely have to be ready to hit the ball, if you do not hit it with the right technique you will feel it.
Light, but not at the same time, it is very strange to describe it, in my opinion I did not feel the change from my racquet that weighs 325 grams without strings to this M99 that weighs 300 grams.
It is also worth mentioning that I did not feel that I improved much in all shots, I felt that I was playing "the same" level as usual, but for me the advantage is that my arm did not get tired and is a PLUS.
The forehand improved a little in power and spin, the backhand slice was a little difficult, I think because of the width of the racquet.
The best were hitting volleys, definitely a pleasure to hitm very solid feeling
I also struggled a lot with my serve, I'm used to a 340 sw and when I hit that the racquet follows its course with a lot of plow and with this M99 the plow half exists, again you need to have a good technique to generate the plow yourself.
Overall , with this first session I must say I might keep it and make the switch, like I said I did not improve a lot, but for me i was looking for something new and with less weight but not loosing my "level" and I think I found it.
The raquect i bought it from a fellow member and it came with MSV Focus-Hex Soft 17 1.20mm 46/44 (my normal set up is Toro Toro / Enso Pro) , I must say i really liked this string i will keep using it.
Regards
Romix
Rookie
I am currently looking at the model 99, diadem elevate v3, toalson forty love and the angell k seven 98 to move on from my current frames ty for the feedback
HypnoticLasagna
Rookie
You're right. They are both 7 pts head light stock. I guess I just had it in my mind it was a different balance since I've been messing with the elevate since switching. I don't know the SW yet. But it feels more laborious to get the M99 around, and that's what I have been enjoying on the bh.
What are your current frames? And what are you looking to achieve by switching?
Romix
Rookie
Current frames are the vcore tour 89 and vcore pro 97HD.
Love them both but i favour the 89 more especially on bh more access to spin while maintaining pinpoint accuracy but the 97 is more forgiving for obvious reasons. Both on serve are great. Both of them are on the heavier side as well vcore 89 being 362 grams and 97 being 344 i wanna reduce my weight so i can maneuver better. These frames seem to be up my alley especially if i wanna customize if needed
Love the 16x20 pattern that the vcore 89 provides and i wanna stick with it. Thats why I've been lookin into this frame and the other ones i mentioned before.
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topspn
G.O.A.T.
Bingo! Don’t know what everyone else is blabbing about. Common sense is a good thing
@HypnoticLasagna - Seems like the M99 might then be a bit better as a 2-handers racquet, with the slightly more cumbersome through-the-air feel and higher twist weight. What do you think?
HypnoticLasagna
Rookie
Id agree, but I'll let @JOSHL comment with his OHBH experience. It's fantastic on the BH slice.
Loving the frame today, and excited to play a match with it tomorrow. Hit for about 2 hrs and basically hit with this and my elevates only since my elbow is recovering. Getting the same control I got with the RF01, but more comfortable. Volleys are fantastic and this frame makes me want to leave my post at the baseline. I might restring it with NordicDots power string tonight. But we will see. M8 seems to still be ok after a few weeks.
To add my swingweight : 325 strung with M8 and an overgrip. No mods.
KickVicious
Semi-Pro
This is such a high quality frame. I think I’ve found my favorite shot using it: overheads. I don’t think I’ve missed one yet. They’re so solid and the sound is extremely satisfying. It feels like you’re pancaking the ball. Forehands too!
But I cannot find my ohbh with this frame. I’ve tried and tried and can’t slice forever. I’ll either have to switch to a 2 hander or let them go to a good home. Bums me out. They’re really (really) good sticks.
But I cannot find my ohbh with this frame. I’ve tried and tried and can’t slice forever. I’ll either have to switch to a 2 hander or let them go to a good home. Bums me out. They’re really (really) good sticks.
JOSHL
Hall of Fame
Hard to say from limited experience but I found it fine on the OHBH. Really good frame in my opinion, I’d like to do an extended demo and throw my big butt on it to really see what it can do.
ekucheraw
Rookie
I’m in the same boat as you, while I do find it slow through the air it doesn’t affect the One Hander that much I’ve found, just a timing thing to consider that goes away after a session or two. The swing speed and swing style in general I think is what makes it feel so 6.1 95esque in its own way, with the comparable advantage of having a low static weight meaning it stays maneuverable at net and doesn’t tire out the arm as much over prolonged periods of play
dr. godmode
Hall of Fame
I'm pleased to share that the owner of NordicDots reached out to me this morning to make things right. We both agree that the tennis community is better united and are amicably moving forward from this incident. We are both looking forward to future collaborations.
Federerkblade
Hall of Fame
Great , all good
Pusher crusher
New User
Awesome to hear misunderstandings happen
Pusher crusher
New User
Now can anyone give their thoughts on the racquet? What type of player it would or wouldn’t suit? what Skill level is at aimed at? So who should stay away? And if possible comparisons to other racquets? As I’m sort of interested but would like to know more from someone who has used it any feedback is welcome.
iceman_dl6
Professional
Awesome to hear Beckett!
Model 100 Godmode incoming?
what_army
Professional
Please don't review any more racquets.
ekucheraw
Rookie
That’s fantastic news to hear. Doesn’t absolve from the initial and double down but glad they took the initiative to try and repair the damage
AAATSportingGoods
Rookie
Yea 100% right on the dot. That nordicdots email was completely unprofessional and petty. But @dr.godmode whining like that, knowing what he’s doing to the new company is pathetic. I bet if a bunch of influencers came out and said it’s amazing and he was playing indoor tennis, he’d love it like the rest of the crowd.
VanDerVaart23
Rookie
Why not
Bxb
New User
L (yet another one)
Romix
Rookie
I've been waitin!!! I think they delayed the release until they settled things with Tenncom. My best guess is this friday but who knows
cmendez79
Semi-Pro
Hopefully soon, I like it a lot ....
topspn
G.O.A.T.
Something to be said when someone makes a mistake and is smart enough to track back and fix it.
dr. godmode
Hall of Fame
I agree. There are other ways to look at it too.
Even ND owner realized the mistake, some people are just stuck in the past.
Moving on, nobody asks you to watch his reviews.
Sounds like you have a bright future playing 3.0 moonballers. LOL
Pusher crusher
New User
Pusher crusher
New User
to The person asking when they’re coming out my friend sent them an email last week they sent him a racquet even though it said sold out maybe try reaching out to them as they seem very responsive
cmendez79
Semi-Pro
I wrote to them on October 19, 2024 the first time asking when they would back in stock and they replied that as soon as the new stock arrived they would "set aside"some rackets for me.
This past Friday, November 8, I wrote them again asking them how the process would be, if they could place an order in my username on their page or if I have to wait until it says “in stock”., but I have not heard back from them.
lets see what happens
Pusher crusher
New User
Interesting as my friend showed me the emails he wrote and asked if any were available they emailed him the next day with It all taken care of he just had to add his credit card details he did get a grey on though so don’t know if that was the difference ?
Pusher crusher
New User
Someone might of returned one and he just got lucky is what I’m assuming
cmendez79
Semi-Pro
That might be the reason maybe.
So i will have to wait them.
Thanks for the info.
cmendez79
Semi-Pro
Anyone who got the first set of frames....the "sticker" with the weight and balance from ND, i have 2 questions,
1. The frames from ND come with plastic wrap in the handle?
2. If they come with plastic in the handle, then the sticker weight and balance have this include it?
Regards
1. The frames from ND come with plastic wrap in the handle?
2. If they come with plastic in the handle, then the sticker weight and balance have this include it?
Regards
HypnoticLasagna
Rookie
1. Yes
2. Probably. Did not measure the difference or care to.
Yes to both
ekucheraw
Rookie
Started playing with the frame again after hearing the air had cleared with the owner and such, really do have to say this is likely going to stay as my go-to match racquet alongside my TC97s. Probably the only frame I'll own multiple of outside of the Angells. Absolute bombs on serve and return and have hit a perfect stride on the one hander with it as well by this point. It certainly plays better with a more poppy, soft string than a more stiff, control string in my opinion as the dwell time really lets you let loose in whatever direction you need at the time.
Romix
Rookie
Hows the launch angle low like 18x20 or is it more comparable to a 16x19
