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Model 100High contact at the top of the hoop. Groundstroke hitting clip in the video. A white prototype racket also, most probably a 98.
Model 98 think of the goat frame
Model 100High contact at the top of the hoop. Groundstroke hitting clip in the video. A white prototype racket also, most probably a 98.
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.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?
Currently playing with Tourna Black Zone 18GI 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.
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?
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.49/45 would be your tension relative to 99 head size
From 89 to 99 head size its 10/89= 11.23% increaseThats 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
Very helpful ty very muchFrom 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
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)can someone tell me what happened with tenncomm n ndots? Sjort version
Bro u r the best. Thank you.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.
Is this more on defense for you and in matchplayThis 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
With the Model99, there is no playing on defense. Only offense.Absolutely, yes defensively scrambling in match play. Or quick reaction shot. This is where you really notice it
I would agreeAbsolutely, yes defensively scrambling in match play. Or quick reaction shot. This is where you really notice it
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 personallyHas 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.
Yellow msv soft 1.20mm or hex ultra white 1.20mmI 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.
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.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?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 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.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?
Kpop might be interesting! I was going to throw the white otoro in if it ever comes in. I might throw a super toro / enso hybrid in soon.I’ve got a pack of KPop I’ll throw in my frame to test with soon,
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.@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?
I think someone here on the forum mentioned that the soft strings were not good a good matched on this racquet.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 like the higher middle sweet spot, even though its thicker - feels its easier to swing noticeable on the bankhand side.i also have an ats 98. what aspects of the nordicdots 99 do you like better?
Thanks for such a detailed response!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.
Have you tried other msv strings or colors? Msv +25 and +38 are very powerfulYesterday 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.
Just MSV Hex Soft 1.20 yellowHave you tried other msv strings or colors? Msv +25 and +38 are very powerful
Give Hex ultra black a try...I switched from yellow n black hex soft to ultraJust MSV Hex Soft 1.20 yellow
That string is also very good on this frame, but it felt better with the 1.25 mm black version .
Did you feel the need to counterbalance that 1 gram?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.
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.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
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
No, i just had another session, with the newly 1 gram at 12, and I did not feel to counter weight at the buttcap.Did you feel the need to counterbalance that 1 gram?
If I were to hazard a guess, probably a 16x19 without the progressive string pattern. Hopefully they'll have more than one new option.I am curious what other racquets will be produced by ND
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.No, i just had another session, with the newly 1 gram at 12, and I did not feel to counter weight at the buttcap.
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.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.
There was a sighting of a Model 100 not too long ago I recall, could be thatLooks like Nordic Dots is teasing something on the way.