Yea Andre with a POG there trying to pass as a HEAD. Naughty naughty
For a moment I thought maybe he was play testing what would be released the next year as the Ti Fire.
I’m sure HEAD hoped that as well.
Do you know circa when?
I presumed it was the Assault, but certainly not positive.
I later found photos confirming it. In 1992 he was using prince, but in 93-94 he was using Spaldings. He might have used them longer but I haven’t found any photos from 1995 or later yet. Underrated frames for sure.
Brian Battistone:
And search for a video of his serve. It's well worth it.
In this case you should know Korean brand Hanil, do you?
Many pros used metal racquets with plastic bridge. Those who i remember first were Tony Roche and John Marks - Dunlop, Wojciech Fibak and Roscoe Tanner (and he hit really heavy) - Head Professional, Pat Cash - Prince Magnesium Pro 90. Pat was the last pro who won GS tournament with metal racquet.
Your mention about hat remind me that some pros used to wear panama hats at AO, John Marks and Rod Laver. Laver even put inside some plant leaves to help with heat.
Check Martina's all blacked Max 200 G with Yonex strings stencil she played in 1987.
Romano's racquet is Volkl Servo Soft.
Yes, it was Assault 110.
Box sandwich construction a la HEAD Arthur Ashe series...most likely the RT
He also uses the 97FX before. No mistaking that neon green frame (which I want so badly, but it in the last couple years, the only ones that pop up on the auction site, are in poor shape. Looks like the paint chips easily)
