Nordicdots Tennis Racquets - Model99

topspn

G.O.A.T.
The Viking wasn’t a cutthroat killer but some scalpel tendencies. I strung it with O-toro/Sync. Certainly not a power frame and a PA98 has more natural power. Swing fast and fluid the Viking does come with some venom. I did add a little weight, 5g top of the handle and 1g @12. Pretty stable no issues there. Softish frame but not overly so. More linear trajectory no high launch. Precision is pretty good, I was hitting my
targets both ground strokes and serves. Actually a good serving stick. Feel is clean and can be a bit vague. Might have to use a string setup a bit crisper. The Viking will go on another raid of the courts this morning.
 

Romix

Rookie
Just got my pair today

My current frame is the yonex vcore tour 89 strung at 44/40lbs

What tension should i string them?

Should i go up 5 lbs each given that there is a 10 square inch difference or more?
 

cmendez79

Semi-Pro
Just got my pair today

My current frame is the yonex vcore tour 89 strung at 44/40lbs

What tension should i string them?

Should i go up 5 lbs each given that there is a 10 square inch difference or more?
I was using a 1.20 string at 46/44 and felt low powered, then yesterday I used the same string but in 1.25 at 45, and felt very low powered, i will continuo to test the 1.25 string but I might go to 43.
 

Romix

Rookie
I was using a 1.20 string at 46/44 and felt low powered, then yesterday I used the same string but in 1.25 at 45, and felt very low powered, i will continuo to test the 1.25 string but I might go to 43.
Currently playing with Tourna Black Zone 18G

Im think going up in tension for me is the smart choice considering how big of head size difference there is
 

topspn

G.O.A.T.
Just got my pair today

My current frame is the yonex vcore tour 89 strung at 44/40lbs

What tension should i string them?

Should i go up 5 lbs each given that there is a 10 square inch difference or more?

49/45 would be your tension relative to 99 head size
 

Romix

Rookie
49/45 would be your tension relative to 99 head size
Thats what im think but i have seen others suggest going up even more like how federer was in the mid to high 40s with smaller head then went high 50s when he switched to bigger header.

Ty for ur input
 

topspn

G.O.A.T.
Thats what im think but i have seen others suggest going up even more like how federer was in the mid to high 40s with smaller head then went high 50s when he switched to bigger header.

Ty for ur input
From 89 to 99 head size its 10/89= 11.23% increase
44x1.1123= 48.94lbs or just 49tension.
40X1.1123=44.49 which I adjusted to 45 to keep differential at 4. Just adjusting tension up same percentage as head difference. This would be in tandem with your existing tension. After you play, you can adjust up or down and adjust as you see fit
 

Romix

Rookie
From 89 to 99 head size its 10/89= 11.23% increase
44x1.1123= 48.94lbs or just 49tension.
40X1.1123=44.49 which I adjusted to 45 to keep differential at 4. Just adjusting tension up same percentage as head difference. This would be in tandem with your existing tension. After you play, you can adjust up or down and adjust as you see fit
Very helpful ty very much
 

finalfantasy7

Professional
Just played with the racket for 30mins and then it rained, played with stock form, strung with Nordicdots power 1.28mm strung at 54 / 56lbs, played doubles

Immediately noticed how easy it is to swing the racket, considering its 23mm beam thick , thr handle seems a bit thicker like yonex (not the shape) - just feels bigger than other brands handles.

Feels light but lighter than a 300g, but immediately noticed how really stable the racket is, feels as stable as the prostaff, loved the volleys, found the racket to be very precise and great for flat hitting especially on the backhand, i need more time on the forehand - as i know the sweetspot slightly higher up on the racket, however we were using 2 set old slightly wet balls.

Only tested flat serves as they all went in but seemed to lack plow through - however this most likely be the tennis balls. Backhand slice noticed wre great stayed super low and skiddish reminded me off the wilson prostaf 85 st vincent, also found smash super easy - the stability really helps to hit any angles - especially the badminton esque short tram line smashes.

I do think i need to string the racket lower maybe 50-52 / 52-54lbs and with a more lively string like restring zero

Cant wait to have a hit with it tomorrow
 

Romix

Rookie
can someone tell me what happened with tenncomm n ndots? Sjort version
Basically Tenncom didn't like the racquet and posted on here on his thoughts on the racquet. Tenncom sent the racquet back believing that there was something wrong with the racquet (i think)

Nordicdots responded poorly with en email towards Tenncom for his unprofessionalism (i think) i believe Nordicdots wanted Tenncom to keep his thoughts on the racquet on hold but they didnt get him to sign an nda so he could say all he want about the racquet and it just rubbed them the wrong way and they reacted poorly about it.

Tenncom went public about it with a video voicing the unprofessionalism he received from the nordicdots president.

After i believe a few weeks tenncom made a post saying that he and nordicdots reached to some sort of compromise between them privately. After that nordicdots rereleased the racquets after they had been soldout for a little while.

I think i covered most of what happened but probably forgot some stuff but oh well.
 

Mircat

Rookie
Basically Tenncom didn't like the racquet and posted on here on his thoughts on the racquet. Tenncom sent the racquet back believing that there was something wrong with the racquet (i think)

Nordicdots responded poorly with en email towards Tenncom for his unprofessionalism (i think) i believe Nordicdots wanted Tenncom to keep his thoughts on the racquet on hold but they didnt get him to sign an nda so he could say all he want about the racquet and it just rubbed them the wrong way and they reacted poorly about it.

Tenncom went public about it with a video voicing the unprofessionalism he received from the nordicdots president.

After i believe a few weeks tenncom made a post saying that he and nordicdots reached to some sort of compromise between them privately. After that nordicdots rereleased the racquets after they had been soldout for a little while.

I think i covered most of what happened but probably forgot some stuff but oh well.
Bro u r the best. Thank you.
 

topspn

G.O.A.T.
This frame has build quality, a stunning look and overall exudes classiness. Whips through the air easily and plays easy enough with good pop on serve. The differentiator for me is the stringbed that doesn’t play with the level of predictability I’d like. It is not for me but it makes me pretty curious on upcoming releases
 

Federerkblade

Hall of Fame
This frame has build quality, a stunning look and overall exudes classiness. Whips through the air easily and plays easy enough with good pop on serve. The differentiator for me is the stringbed that doesn’t play with the level of predictability I’d like. It is not for me but it makes me pretty curious on upcoming releases
Is this more on defense for you and in matchplay
 

dtruong25

New User
Has anyone replaced the original grip on the Model 99 yet? The 1/4 is slightly bigger than what I'm used to. I keep feeling like Im going to let go of the racket. Was wondering if the ND Original Grip is just thicker or if its a pallet issue.

Any thoughts would be appreciated. If its a pallet issue Ill probably throw on a Wilson Feather Thin. If its an original grip issue ill throw on what Im used to and that's the Wilson Pro Performance.
 

ekucheraw

Rookie
Has anyone replaced the original grip on the Model 99 yet? The 1/4 is slightly bigger than what I'm used to. I keep feeling like Im going to let go of the racket. Was wondering if the ND Original Grip is just thicker or if its a pallet issue.

Any thoughts would be appreciated. If its a pallet issue Ill probably throw on a Wilson Feather Thin. If its an original grip issue ill throw on what Im used to and that's the Wilson Pro Performance.
Myself and a few of others have replaced with leather grips and I second KBlade that the pallet itself is a bit larger as is. I’m not complaining personally but I can see where that may be off putting. Feels more reminiscent of the 2000’s and 2010s Wilson grip sizes personally
 

cmendez79

Semi-Pro
I have continued to have sessions in stock form, and I have continued to like it and like it more and more, for a strange reason I have played with my partners about 10 times, with whom sometimes I win and other times I loose, but since using the M99 I have not lost to them anytime.

Although I feel that I still need to “adjust” my technique to make winners with my forehand, I play well enough the rest of the strokes.

I'm still amazed that I'm using a stock racquet with 300 grams .... the last time I used that weight was about 20 or 25 years ago, before I got into the rabbit hole of customizations.

I've also been using MSV Hex Soft 1.25mm black at 45 lbs, I like it a lot, but it doesn't give me that much power, what strings are everyone else using?

I am also looking for another used m99 black L3 racquet, but with the weight on the sticker that would have said 300 grams and 31.8 balance if anyone has it and no longer wants it at a good price send me a DM.
 

maksp

Semi-Pro
I have continued to have sessions in stock form, and I have continued to like it and like it more and more, for a strange reason I have played with my partners about 10 times, with whom sometimes I win and other times I loose, but since using the M99 I have not lost to them anytime.

Although I feel that I still need to “adjust” my technique to make winners with my forehand, I play well enough the rest of the strokes.

I'm still amazed that I'm using a stock racquet with 300 grams .... the last time I used that weight was about 20 or 25 years ago, before I got into the rabbit hole of customizations.

I've also been using MSV Hex Soft 1.25mm black at 45 lbs, I like it a lot, but it doesn't give me that much power, what strings are everyone else using?

I am also looking for another used m99 black L3 racquet, but with the weight on the sticker that would have said 300 grams and 31.8 balance if anyone has it and no longer wants it at a good price send me a DM.
Yellow msv soft 1.20mm or hex ultra white 1.20mm
 

finalfantasy7

Professional
ive had a few more hits with this and each time im really liking this even more. I didnt enjoy thr power string so strung my trusty Restring zero 1.23mm at 50lbs, and now im getting good enough topspin.

The racket is so stable - i usually struggle on the backhands, but with this, im able to hit really flat backhands which are landing deep / skiddish.

Im really close to change from my prince ats 98 to this.
 

ekucheraw

Rookie
ive had a few more hits with this and each time im really liking this even more. I didnt enjoy thr power string so strung my trusty Restring zero 1.23mm at 50lbs, and now im getting good enough topspin.

The racket is so stable - i usually struggle on the backhands, but with this, im able to hit really flat backhands which are landing deep / skiddish.

Im really close to change from my prince ats 98 to this.
I've still been going strong with mine, and still serving better and generally playing better than ever. I do think this racquet is very string sensitive, as trying it with Tour M8, a string I like in other frames, seemed to kill off a lot of the pop and magic I felt when using Pure Rush x GhostWire. Even Black Knight, a string I usually say is great in any racquet and is in many ways similar to Pure Rush, just doesn't give the M99 a chance to shine its best qualities.
 

cmendez79

Semi-Pro
at this moment I’m using Genesis New 1.25 and it’s going great , great power and spin

Anyone is using Toroline strings either the M99?

Also customizations to the frame?
 

tele

Hall of Fame
ive had a few more hits with this and each time im really liking this even more. I didnt enjoy thr power string so strung my trusty Restring zero 1.23mm at 50lbs, and now im getting good enough topspin.

The racket is so stable - i usually struggle on the backhands, but with this, im able to hit really flat backhands which are landing deep / skiddish.

Im really close to change from my prince ats 98 to this.
i also have an ats 98. what aspects of the nordicdots 99 do you like better?
 

ekucheraw

Rookie
at this moment I’m using Genesis New 1.25 and it’s going great , great power and spin

Anyone is using Toroline strings either the M99?

Also customizations to the frame?
I’ve got a pack of KPop I’ll throw in my frame to test with soon, I enjoyed that in several other racquets before so it may go well here.

Leather grip and nothing else customized personally
 

Trip

Legend
@ekucheraw - I'm getting the impression that the M99 plays best with some "breathing room" in the string bed, ie. low-enough tension and/or a soft-enough string, such that it opens up the sweet spot, deepens the pocketing and let's the more dense upper bed snap, pop and explode more. Would you say that's an accurate take-away?
 

ekucheraw

Rookie
@ekucheraw - I'm getting the impression that the M99 plays best with some "breathing room" in the string bed, ie. low-enough tension and/or a soft-enough string, such that it opens up the sweet spot, deepens the pocketing and let's the more dense upper bed snap, pop and explode more. Would you say that's an accurate take-away?
Yeah I’d say that’s spot on, at least in my current experience. I haven’t tried anything insanely soft or a multi in the frame, maybe that’s something I should throw in to see if softer is just better here or if there’s a Goldilocks zone we’re looking for. I will say with Pure Rush I much preferred it at 54 lbs over the hits at 48 lbs, that firmer, higher tension response feels necessary to dial the ball in a bit as opposed to the looser strung bed which felt launchier than I’m comfortable with, though as always that’ll vary based on string and player.
 

cmendez79

Semi-Pro
Yeah I’d say that’s spot on, at least in my current experience. I haven’t tried anything insanely soft or a multi in the frame, maybe that’s something I should throw in to see if softer is just better here or if there’s a Goldilocks zone we’re looking for. I will say with Pure Rush I much preferred it at 54 lbs over the hits at 48 lbs, that firmer, higher tension response feels necessary to dial the ball in a bit as opposed to the looser strung bed which felt launchier than I’m comfortable with, though as always that’ll vary based on string and player.
I think someone here on the forum mentioned that the soft strings were not good a good matched on this racquet.

I have only used the following strings so far:

1) MSV Hex soft 1.20 / 1.25 = Very good strings, excellent feel, very soft, spin and control, but it lacks a lot of power.
2) Genesis New 1.25 = Excellent string, medium soft to stiff, great power, spin, need it to string it a couple of pounds more than the Hex soft to tame the power.

So of these two strings, I actually prefer the Genesis over the Hex Soft, maybe there is some truth that this racquet feels better with not so soft strings.

I used to use Toro Toro / Enso Pro on my previous frames, but I have no use it on my M99 thats my next set up.
 

finalfantasy7

Professional
i also have an ats 98. what aspects of the nordicdots 99 do you like better?
i like the higher middle sweet spot, even though its thicker - feels its easier to swing noticeable on the bankhand side.

The extra power you get from the serve, as i hit a flatter serve, and my 2nd serve is just like 5mph slower than first = again its flat = everyone who plays me says they really cant tell a difference between my serves, even my outwide serve doesnt have that kick spin to it.

also i find that hitting the block volley and drive volley is better due to how stable the racket is - the prince ats 98 is very stable but this is as stable as the prostaff. However the cushion volley is comfortable better using the prince ats 98 = this is my go to volley shot - as i play doubles mainly.

I like how you can do the power slice as i call it - reminds me of the prostaff again.

The prince is better at diffensive shots and also touch overall, however the nordicotts you can just counter attack really quickly - literally a flick of the wrist.


However i like the Head gravity pro, dont own one, but used a club members, and really looking to buy this next month.
 

tele

Hall of Fame
i like the higher middle sweet spot, even though its thicker - feels its easier to swing noticeable on the bankhand side.

The extra power you get from the serve, as i hit a flatter serve, and my 2nd serve is just like 5mph slower than first = again its flat = everyone who plays me says they really cant tell a difference between my serves, even my outwide serve doesnt have that kick spin to it.

also i find that hitting the block volley and drive volley is better due to how stable the racket is - the prince ats 98 is very stable but this is as stable as the prostaff. However the cushion volley is comfortable better using the prince ats 98 = this is my go to volley shot - as i play doubles mainly.

I like how you can do the power slice as i call it - reminds me of the prostaff again.

The prince is better at diffensive shots and also touch overall, however the nordicotts you can just counter attack really quickly - literally a flick of the wrist.


However i like the Head gravity pro, dont own one, but used a club members, and really looking to buy this next month.
Thanks for such a detailed response!
 

cmendez79

Semi-Pro
Yesterday I had a another session, with a new hybrid set up: MSV Hex Soft black 1.25 and Genesis New String 1.25 at 45 lbs.

Great combination of control and power, I got the "spin" and power I wanted, because the Geneses New string its a very powerful string, but lacks a little bit of "bite", so I highly recommend this set up.

On another note, at the last 30 min of my session I added 1 gram at 12 oclock just to see how it plays, and I really like it, suddenly I got a more " plow" with the frame, since I have been using 320 plus grams always, i want to have it in stock form the M99, but I was a little bit struggling with the SW and Plow, but i still like it a lot.

Suddenly this 1 gram , made a big difference, i was having more plow on my forehand and backhand slide, i will keep using it and see if it was I was missing to have a full understaing of this frame.
 

maksp

Semi-Pro
Yesterday I had a another session, with a new hybrid set up: MSV Hex Soft black 1.25 and Genesis New String 1.25 at 45 lbs.

Great combination of control and power, I got the "spin" and power I wanted, because the Geneses New string its a very powerful string, but lacks a little bit of "bite", so I highly recommend this set up.

On another note, at the last 30 min of my session I added 1 gram at 12 oclock just to see how it plays, and I really like it, suddenly I got a more " plow" with the frame, since I have been using 320 plus grams always, i want to have it in stock form the M99, but I was a little bit struggling with the SW and Plow, but i still like it a lot.

Suddenly this 1 gram , made a big difference, i was having more plow on my forehand and backhand slide, i will keep using it and see if it was I was missing to have a full understaing of this frame.
Have you tried other msv strings or colors? Msv +25 and +38 are very powerful
 

oldno7

New User
Yesterday I had a another session, with a new hybrid set up: MSV Hex Soft black 1.25 and Genesis New String 1.25 at 45 lbs.

Great combination of control and power, I got the "spin" and power I wanted, because the Geneses New string its a very powerful string, but lacks a little bit of "bite", so I highly recommend this set up.

On another note, at the last 30 min of my session I added 1 gram at 12 oclock just to see how it plays, and I really like it, suddenly I got a more " plow" with the frame, since I have been using 320 plus grams always, i want to have it in stock form the M99, but I was a little bit struggling with the SW and Plow, but i still like it a lot.

Suddenly this 1 gram , made a big difference, i was having more plow on my forehand and backhand slide, i will keep using it and see if it was I was missing to have a full understaing of this frame.
Did you feel the need to counterbalance that 1 gram?
 

Paleo.F

New User
Earlier on this thread some one posted photos of a racket that looks exactly the same as the model 99.

I’m really interested to compare the model 99 to the Dunlop Superlong revelation… they have the same mold almost identical looking but someone stated it’s a 98 with a dense 16/19 22mm but they are on the bay for cheap. I wonder if they would still have that “pro stock feel” nordicdots is known for it I trimmed it down to 27 inches. Would be a cool thing to test.

Also I am interested to compare the m99 to the percept 100d they are very close in specs. I wonder which would have more spin and power? Has anyone tried comparing the percept and m99 together? My current main racket of choice is the 100D and I sometimes feel I get too much power with ptp or K-pop lol. Any feedback would be appreciated
 

oldno7

New User
Earlier on this thread some one posted photos of a racket that looks exactly the same as the model 99.

I’m really interested to compare the model 99 to the Dunlop Superlong revelation… they have the same mold almost identical looking but someone stated it’s a 98 with a dense 16/19 22mm but they are on the bay for cheap. I wonder if they would still have that “pro stock feel” nordicdots is known for it I trimmed it down to 27 inches. Would be a cool thing to test.

Also I am interested to compare the m99 to the percept 100d they are very close in specs. I wonder which would have more spin and power? Has anyone tried comparing the percept and m99 together? My current main racket of choice is the 100D and I sometimes feel I get too much power with ptp or K-pop lol. Any feedback would be appreciated
A comparison to the Dunlop would be interesting. I also want to know more about the racquet designer who worked with Nordicdots to create the M99. From Billy Harris’ video, sounds like Nordicdots worked closely with the designer and the designer eventually joined the team part-time.

I didn’t hit the M99 side by side with the Percept 100D but for me there is a significant difference in feel with the M99 having a much more robust, solid feel.
 
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Grafil Injection

Hall of Fame
Earlier on this thread some one posted photos of a racket that looks exactly the same as the model 99.

I’m really interested to compare the model 99 to the Dunlop Superlong revelation… they have the same mold almost identical looking but someone stated it’s a 98 with a dense 16/19 22mm but they are on the bay for cheap. I wonder if they would still have that “pro stock feel” nordicdots is known for it I trimmed it down to 27 inches. Would be a cool thing to test.

Also I am interested to compare the m99 to the percept 100d they are very close in specs. I wonder which would have more spin and power? Has anyone tried comparing the percept and m99 together? My current main racket of choice is the 100D and I sometimes feel I get too much power with ptp or K-pop lol. Any feedback would be appreciated

I haven't hit the ND, but I would expect the Revelation Superlong +1 would be similar in that the higher contact point is a way to get power from a smooth stroke. It's not good for reflex type shots, but on smooth long groundstrokes you get a nice combination of depth and control. Despite being hollow feeling, it is stable and easy to hit. At 340sw when it's 28" long, I would guess trimming 0.5" first would be wise. It could be too low powered at 27". The Rev has a good handle dampening system, but the hoop is fairly raw - it might not feel good with a poly either. So I'd suspect the ND is more modern feeling. Perhaps the Dunlop CX200+ would be closer feeling today.
 

oldno7

New User
No, i just had another session, with the newly 1 gram at 12, and I did not feel to counter weight at the buttcap.
I'm used to weight in the 360g+ range and can't believe how stable this 300g frame is and how much plow it offers. I haven't added any weight besides a leather grip but look forward to experimenting.
 

cmendez79

Semi-Pro
I'm used to weight in the 360g+ range and can't believe how stable this 300g frame is and how much plow it offers. I haven't added any weight besides a leather grip but look forward to experimenting.
Same here...always added silicone, leather and lead , lots of it. But like you are saying it feels super stable.....just sometimes I still have my old stroke where i just could just swing the raquect the the "weight" from the lead did the rest, and with this frame its the case, you need to be prepare and make a proper swing and follow thru correctly, but I do not have the extra weight to the the rest of the job.

But i like it a lot like that, I can play 3 sets without getting tired on my arm , which used to happen due to the pro stock frames i was using with a lot of weight.

Today I tried adding 1 gram of weight at the throat, but I did not feel ok, something weird actually, quickly removed it and felt great againg.

So at this momento just added the 1 gram at 12, and thats it, maybe later i will remove that and add 2 grams at 3/9 .

Regards
 
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