Pacific rackets
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NicoMK
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Crocodile
G.O.A.T.
The thing is that Pacific haven't released a statement and their website is still up. They should make a statement and they should have the courtesy to reply to emails which they have not ( many times ). When you ask any of the retailers they too say they don't know. Can someone from Pacific or even TW make a definite statement on this? At least if we all know we can move on.
NicoMK
Hall of Fame
Should it be true, it would be sad. They've been selling strings since 1972. Mac and others played with Pacific guts. If buying Fischer tennis wasn't a wise choice in the end, at least they should keep manufacturing strings.
As for the Fischer / Pacific rackets, why they didn't sell more -- both as Fischer and as Pacific -- is something that I will never ever understand. Marketing is the issue but still… Pity.
Tennishippie
New User
I have a few X Force Pro's (one of them brand new) 16 x 20 with L4 leather grips sitting the garage.....hmmm am I leaving gold in the garage 
NicoMK
Hall of Fame
Yep. Agree 100%.
And have a strong marketing.
I remember when Fischer had big names like Kafelnikov, Stich or even Wilander for a while. Then they should have communicated a lot more and maybe invest money on some young guys. Babolat did this with Moya in 1998, then Roddick and… young Nadal
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michael valek
Hall of Fame
Pacific still exists but there is nothing special about their range. All are old frames from previous eras, no new technology. Maybe if Fischer had continued they would continue to innovate but look what babolat did with aero or drive (even if you don’t like them) or Wilson with clash (ditto) and I’d say that even babolats renowned arm issues can be combatted by stringing a bit looser. Anyway I like Pacific but apart from a couple of new bags there’s nothing new and nothing that sets them apart.
NicoMK
Hall of Fame
And their new bags are gorgeous. I'll ask one for Christmas to replace my old and smaller Fischer
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NicoMK
Hall of Fame
I guess "feeling" is something very special and unique for each and everyone.
As for Fischer / Pacific rackets, I'd definitely say "better" when it comes to "feeling".
teachingprotx
Legend
This is the downfall 100 % .
For whatever reason
Pacific doesn’t have the “ ring to it that feeeesha’ does . Simply put .
Plus the racket color schemes they used were quite boring and way way too safe . And the pacific “ rep “ that we met was . Quite underwhelming to say it politely..
teachingprotx
Legend
All of which is sad as hell cause volk and Fischer are /were the coolest euro options we had man.....
Simplicius
Semi-Pro
Imho, the Fischer and Pacific downfall happents by the lack of sponsoring.
They use to have two-three good players 25 years ago and that was it.
Give Fed or Nadal a Pacific and then the boring colors they turn to super ones!
It's never to late to find some promising young players to sponsor.
The later years all tennis brands are in a back to basics way (eg low flex, low vibrations etc) and in thar area Fischer-Pacific are always the best!
Btw today I receive two NOS XForce Comp.
I was looking for some M-Pro 105 over a year now but it's impossible to find any.
So I go with Pacific. I wish to have that unique feel of Fischer. I will find out it soon...
They use to have two-three good players 25 years ago and that was it.
Give Fed or Nadal a Pacific and then the boring colors they turn to super ones!
It's never to late to find some promising young players to sponsor.
The later years all tennis brands are in a back to basics way (eg low flex, low vibrations etc) and in thar area Fischer-Pacific are always the best!
Btw today I receive two NOS XForce Comp.
I was looking for some M-Pro 105 over a year now but it's impossible to find any.
So I go with Pacific. I wish to have that unique feel of Fischer. I will find out it soon...
teachingprotx
Legend
Argh! I had 2 m pro 105 ( gave em to a kid at work ) and with extra pallets that I would have just given to you if I had known you were looking .
M pro 105 is the black green and red stick was the 2 I had before giving them away ..
teachingprotx
Legend
M Comp 95 heard it was amazing . Is it ?
Vacuum 90 is seemingly most reveled .. but the comp 95 and m pro ‘s seem to be what a lot of the Fischer friends I have from around the way albeit for a buddy who is a “retro” kinda dude and he digs him so elliptic magic
Vacuum 90 is seemingly most reveled .. but the comp 95 and m pro ‘s seem to be what a lot of the Fischer friends I have from around the way albeit for a buddy who is a “retro” kinda dude and he digs him so elliptic magic
McLovin
Legend
If you were looking for a thin beam, heavy, low powered stick, it was one of the best IMO. Of course, you needed about 25 spare grommets as they cracked if you just looked at them funny, but everything else about it was great. Only reason I moved away from it was Fischer sold to Pacific, and I couldn’t find more grommets.
Eventually Pacific produced a version (X Feel Pro 95), but it wasn’t the same. Kinda regret selling mine now...
Got a couple MComp 95 with spare grommets in case anyone's looking...
teachingprotx
Legend
The softest Fischer I’ve ever hit with was the m pro 105.. RA-54
Any Fischer out there with an even softer flex ya think ?
Any Fischer out there with an even softer flex ya think ?
I have some insight into the company, so if there are any questions I'm happy to help out where I can.
And I totally agree that their main problem is marketing and public relations. All of their products are of great quality, but noone knows about them - and how should they.
For example Pacific has launched an apparel line last year. It's produced in Italy and of great quality, but unless you were to randomly search for it on their website, you would never know. A bit frustrating at times, dealing with that kind of company, especially when you're convinced of their products, but they just neglect an important part of doing business.
And I totally agree that their main problem is marketing and public relations. All of their products are of great quality, but noone knows about them - and how should they.
For example Pacific has launched an apparel line last year. It's produced in Italy and of great quality, but unless you were to randomly search for it on their website, you would never know. A bit frustrating at times, dealing with that kind of company, especially when you're convinced of their products, but they just neglect an important part of doing business.
teachingprotx
Legend
Amen to all that..
Man I wish y’all could have met the representative of pacific that we met here in Texas.
It was interesting. I do not want to hurt anyone’s feelings and most importantly don’t want to jeopardize someone’s job , as ya never know who’s eyes sees our words..
he was a nice man but maybe had a rough night before .
But that lil detail isn’t what is / was the problem with pacific ..
It’s product awareness 100% nah .. it’s cause their lack of no one we know used the sticks man.. if say .. any of the top 20 guys would of had a 3 triangle stencil we would not be having this convo
NicoMK
Hall of Fame
We DO know about Pacific great quality products
but sure it's not enough.But I didn't know about their apparel, I'm going to have a look now, thanks.
michael valek
Hall of Fame
I’ve worked with them in Germany and now Czech Republic for about 7 years. Everything is out of stock nearly all the time. They are very focussed on the German domestic market (fair enough) but don’t care about global business (not fair enough). The clothes are ok but nothing special.
Crocodile
G.O.A.T.
I have been trying to make contact with Pacific many times to get some grip 5 frames for quite a while and no response. I really like the brand and would love to speak to someone that can help.
Crocodile
G.O.A.T.
I had a mate who went to a few shops in Germany and even there he said he couldn't find any Pacific Frames. I know you can get get some models but I need some with grip 5 pallets.
michael valek
Hall of Fame
I can ask email me
If you're located in europe I can get them to you, I know for a fact that they do have grip 5s, just not sure if retailers stock up on them
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
Good question!
michael valek
Hall of Fame
Yep
It's available in their online shop
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
How about at other retailers?
Rabbit
G.O.A.T.
Well.....
$55.07/set for Classic is a bit rich for my blood.
$71.60/set for Tough is outrageous.
and $77.11/set for Prime is just plain criminal.
So like I said, their natural gut is no longer available.
michael valek
Hall of Fame
New Pacific frames (new paint only I think) coming soon. Think matt paint.
Ryanblessed
Semi-Pro
Oh? Tour Pro 97 and Feel 95 included?
michael valek
Hall of Fame
Tour 97 yes. I’m not sure if tour 95 is still made
michael valek
Hall of Fame
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joohan
Guest
Looking good. A bit like Volkl PB10 mid but that’s not bad at all...
michael valek
Hall of Fame
Even new paint is a radical thing from Pacific!!
Crocodile
G.O.A.T.
Problem is you email them and they don't reply, ever.
michael valek
Hall of Fame
Don’t email them direct go through helpful people
