Nordicdots Tennis Racquets - Model99

finalfantasy7

Professional
The 99 is now my go to racket, the prince ats 98 feel sweet spot feels a tad too small, the 99 is easier on the backhand which is my weakness.
 
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finalfantasy7

Professional
however i might go to the gravity pro, really liked the last version, just waiting for a club member to buy it, so i can test it
 
Model 100. 16x19.

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flyhome

Semi-Pro
Yep, I think It's him, they are making deals with many youtubers, Tennisnerd, his partner from Unstrung Custom, another coach that often takes part of the reviews, banners on the courts, all legit, but It won't make their reviews very reliable from my point of view; it's just my personal thought
 

topspn

G.O.A.T.
Picture not very clear but doesn’t look progressive stringed. Looks tight in the middle and doesn’t seem to thick of a beam. Maybe it is just my wishful thinking, will see
 
Looks to be a slightly more traditional head geometry compared to the 99. Very circular the more I look at it. Can’t tell from the pictures if they’re using the progressive string pattern again but I’d guess s
Doesn't seem to be any progressive pattern. It seems quite dense in the middle (getting some Pro Kennex Ki5 295 vibes. I'll never forgive myself letting that dream-stick go)
@konstantinos kalfountzos - Beam width on the Model 100?
I'll ask and share any info they will share.
Yep, I think It's him, they are making deals with many youtubers, Tennisnerd, his partner from Unstrung Custom, another coach that often takes part of the reviews, banners on the courts, all legit, but It won't make their reviews very reliable from my point of view; it's just my personal thought
(I'm counting on you about the Diadem Axis) almost every review about a new update of an already existing model follows the same trend over and over and over again:

more stable
larger sweetspot
slightly more power (new gen players want to hear about more controllable power)
a bit more muted due to the dampening tech

Dunlop was the brand that made big stractural changes in their CX and SX lines and lowered the swingweights significantly. Yonex Boomed the VCore. Head Bladed the Gravity and Torolined their string packaging that went along the prototype.

At least Nordicdots is offering something completely different than anything out there with the Model 99. Not so sure about the Model 100 to be honest, at least until I see more of it.

* I have played tennis only once since August. Just keeping up with the news. I'll see when I get back in playing. Needed a break off tennis. Don't miss it currently. Experimenting with new USA-trend played with plastic balls that endure everything and another racketsport with glass walls and heavy, thick paddles.
 

flyhome

Semi-Pro
(I'm counting on you about the Diadem Axis) almost every review about a new update of an already existing model follows the same trend over and over and over again:

At least Nordicdots is offering something completely different than anything out there with the Model 99. Not so sure about the Model 100 to be honest, at least until I see more of it.

I'll ask and see if I can get and share some informations...

Nordicdots, which I'm sure It's a pretty good racquet, to me looks like Is not offering anything that Kneissl has already offerend 20+ years ago from a mold point off view.
 
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Federerkblade

Hall of Fame
Good pickup @konstantinos kalfountzos.

Main take-away for the Model 100 for now: plays most similarly to a Blade 100, just with better feel.

I can see the Model 100 being a bit for a lot more rec players than the 99, for sure.
Although they are suggesting it’s not as controlled as the 99 in the review …..

Blade 100 is one hell of a frame so will be interesting how it pans out ..
 
Good pickup @konstantinos kalfountzos.

Main take-away for the Model 100 for now: plays most similarly to a Blade 100, just with better feel.

I can see the Model 100 being a bit for a lot more rec players than the 99, for sure.
We were wondering about the beam-width and it seems it's slimmer than the Model99! 21.5-22.5-21.5!

I don't see any "progressive pattern" taking place here. I see 304 grams as the targeted spec, instead of the generic 300 gram.
Of course, we'll have to wait and see if the retail version will be any stiffer in the hoop, like Jonas says we'd like.
The overall targeted stiffness is not a noodly-low. Seen than Dunlop has also stiffened their SX and CX up a notch.

I got to make my money right and maybe grab something to resume tennis in Spring. I've lost my appetite for tennis. Maybe, a new racket will get me back.
 
Although they are suggesting it’s not as controlled as the 99 in the review …..

Blade 100 is one hell of a frame so will be interesting how it pans out ..
I won't fool myself into not taking into consideration that Jonas totally unbiased and doesn't "push" for Nordicdots products. I'm 100% cool with that. Strong statements for Model 99 giving a Pro-Stocky feel and the Model 100 giving H22.
Apart from that, I feel the 65+/- RA is the crucial factor here.
I've played some throat-flexy frames like the Synergy 98 and the DR98 and didn't gel with them.
 

topspn

G.O.A.T.
No progressive pattern, thinner beam! That is promising. Would like to get an idea of how open of a pattern is it and if they really fixed the head flex
 

Federerkblade

Hall of Fame
I won't fool myself into not taking into consideration that Jonas totally unbiased and doesn't "push" for Nordicdots products. I'm 100% cool with that. Strong statements for Model 99 giving a Pro-Stocky feel and the Model 100 giving H22.
Apart from that, I feel the 65+/- RA is the crucial factor here.
I've played some throat-flexy frames like the Synergy 98 and the DR98 and didn't gel with them.
Did they say throat flex or head flex

I think this frame will be a better fit for most than 99, reason being on defence it is likely to have more control ..
 
Did they say throat flex or head flex
Head/hoop flex. Don't know what that means exactly. Throat being too flexy for my taste? Yes, I've experienced that and didn't like it with the Synergy 98 and the Yonex DR98. Both me and a very advanced hitting partner of mine (the leftie one with the beard) noticed we had to work much harder to send the ball back with pace than with other stiffer-throat rackets.
 

Federerkblade

Hall of Fame
Head/hoop flex. Don't know what that means exactly. Throat being too flexy for my taste? Yes, I've experienced that and didn't like it with the Synergy 98 and the Yonex DR98. Both me and a very advanced hitting partner of mine (the leftie one with the beard) noticed we had to work much harder to send the ball back with pace than with other stiffer-throat rackets.
Blade 100 has a rock solid throat and I noticed the difference there but that’s not to say it’s not a great frame the s 98
 
Blade 100 has a rock solid throat and I noticed the difference there but that’s not to say it’s not a great frame the s 98
The Synergy 98 was the most interesting racket I have played after the Pro Kennex Ki5 295. It just wasn't a racket I could see myself sticking with. Props to Prince for giving us these "out-of-the-box" frames (Ripstick etc).
 
Initial thoughts ?

Seems a nice frame a. Blade 100 rival
I like the clean cosmetics of both the Model99 and Model100. They seem to have put well-thought behind both rackets.
Pairing the tight-progressive 16x20 pattern with a straight 23mm beam, so it won't lack some "punch".
Then, for the Model100 I was afraid they would go thicker, but to my pleasant surprise they went 21.5 - 22.5 - 21.5. Why not a constant beam, I don't know. Maybe. they didn't want to go too old-school and wanted to play it more Radical-safe for some added stability at 9 and 3. The 21.5mm may be the "issue" TennisNerd says with the head-flexibility, but that can be very subjective and maybe some lead up there can be all what it needs.
Big thumbs-up by me. I had put all my faith in Prince for something out of the ordinary, but Nordicdots seem to know what they're doing. Judging from the excellent video quality alone!
 

cmendez79

Semi-Pro
What tension are you guys using on the M99 ?

At this moment I’m using 45 lbs or 47/45 lbs I’m experimenting with Genesis New / Ghostwire

And I use a dampener, but as you know some frames play better without it .

Does this frame plays better at higher tensions ? what are your tension?
 
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At this moment I’m using 45 lbs or 47/45 lbs I’m experimenting with Genesis New / Ghostwire

And I use a dampener, but as you know some frames play better without it .
Since the sweet-spot is higher than usual and super dense, low tension would be the better choice for a starting point.
By the way, the Model99 is the only racket I'm considering buying for Spring tennis comeback.
If you can share photos of yours from the tennis court or under natural sunlight here, it would be much appreciated.
 

cmendez79

Semi-Pro
I currently have 1 gram at 12, and like it, but i wasn experimenting yesterday with 3 grams at 3/9 instead, and did not like it at all, felt weird.

Why i was experimenting, because on my forehand somethings I´m feeling a little bit of twisting on my hand....so i want to have a more "stable" hit with lead at 3/9 instead of 12, but did not workout.

Tomorrow will try 2 grams at 10/2......and see if that helps.
 

ekucheraw

Rookie
What tension are you guys using on the M99 ?

At this moment I’m using 45 lbs or 47/45 lbs I’m experimenting with Genesis New / Ghostwire

And I use a dampener, but as you know some frames play better without it .

Does this frame plays better at higher tensions ? what are your tension?
I’m settled in at 54 lbs with the M99, and do think that it plays better without a dampener. Part of that may be that you’re muting the sound that adds to how good the racquet feels to hit with, but whereas I think a TC97 needs a dampener to feel right, I think the M99 needs to be all natural.
 

cmendez79

Semi-Pro
An update on another experimentation:

My initial setup is 1 gram in 12, and at 45 lbs Genesis New 1.25 and Ghostwire 1.22.

But as I mentioned before, I was looking for a little more stability and feeling on my forehand, I tried an option to remove the 1 gram at 12, and added 3 grams at 3/9, but the racquet felt super weird, I didn't like it.

Then I kept the 1 gram in 12, but I changed the tension a little bit to 47 Genesis New / 45 Ghostwire, and I liked the feel of the stroke better , more deep for some reason.

Yesterday I tried 1.5 grams in 12, and wow....super difference that extra 0.5 grams made, I felt the racquet more solid than already is, I felt a little more plow, which was what I was looking for (since im used to use heavy pro stock racquets), also this extra 0.5 gramos for some reason help me in all strokes , better slide, serve and volleys.

I will keep testing it, also the 47/45 change for some reason felt better, more solid , deep and spin.

will keep updating
 

topspn

G.O.A.T.
An update on another experimentation:

My initial setup is 1 gram in 12, and at 45 lbs Genesis New 1.25 and Ghostwire 1.22.

But as I mentioned before, I was looking for a little more stability and feeling on my forehand, I tried an option to remove the 1 gram at 12, and added 3 grams at 3/9, but the racquet felt super weird, I didn't like it.

Then I kept the 1 gram in 12, but I changed the tension a little bit to 47 Genesis New / 45 Ghostwire, and I liked the feel of the stroke better , more deep for some reason.

Yesterday I tried 1.5 grams in 12, and wow....super difference that extra 0.5 grams made, I felt the racquet more solid than already is, I felt a little more plow, which was what I was looking for (since im used to use heavy pro stock racquets), also this extra 0.5 gramos for some reason help me in all strokes , better slide, serve and volleys.

I will keep testing it, also the 47/45 change for some reason felt better, more solid , deep and spin.

will keep updating

Now you need to try 2&10 ;)
 
Another high-quality clip of some groundstrokes with the Nordicdots Models 99 and 100.
Why the ATP doesn't share any practice clips like this is beyond my comprehension. I enjoy watching this low camera angle behind the baseline.
Once I get back in playing regular tennis, I'm getting the Model 99 in grey.

 
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