PCG 100 SW?

[BlueB]

I just acquired a PCG 100. It's an awesome frame, I especially like the kick serves and 1HBH with it.

Now, something interesting: while the weight is in the advertised ball park, the balance is way more HL (31.5cm) and SW way lighter (306). Anyone else measured theirs and ran into light SW?

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[Shangri La]

The few POG 100 I know the SW of are in 310 +/- range, though I was able to get a low 320.

 

[robbo1970]

Both of mine feel like they swing close to the 320 mark.

I have a Dunlop with a 310 and another Prince racquet with a 330 and the PCG100 feels right inbetween them both. It wouldn't surprise me greatly if it was a few points lighter though, it does whip through the air quickly.

That said, I always find that SW on quite HL racquets can be a bit deceptive. I usually end up playing with what feels about right rather than worrying too much about the numbers.

 

[B Cubed]

Around 320 is par for the course.

 

[BlueB]

Yes, I think that 319 SW is listed on TW review page. However, I found it much lighter, just as Shangri La did...

Static weight seems to play quite a bit of role too. I have few racquets that are heavy but supposedly light on the SW, yet I hit a big ball with them.

 

[Simplicius]

...and SW way lighter (306).

How you measured this 309 sw?
Because the "ΤW home way" may has a big divergence...
May it's better to compare it with some other rackets known sws.

 

[BlueB]

How you measured this 309 sw?
Because the "ΤW home way" may has a big divergence...
May it's better to compare it with some other rackets known sws.

306...
I get very consistent results with the home method. I must have done it 100 times before. I'm confident I don't get discrepancies bigger then 1-2 points.

What's really noticeable with this frame is that it's 31.5cm balance, way less then on the spec sheet. And that's with removed grip and only 2 overgrips (handle is to thick for me).

Not complaining though, I absolutely love it!

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[BlueB]

In the mean time, I added 2g total at 2/9 for a bit more heft. Jury is still out for verdict Groundies might be a bit more potent, while my 2nd serve topspin might be a bit worse...

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[Simplicius]

306...
I get very consistent results with the home method. I must have done it 100 times before. I'm confident I don't get discrepancies bigger then 1-2 points.
What's really noticeable with this frame is that it's 31.5cm balance, way less then on the spec sheet. And that's with removed grip and only 2 overgrips (handle is to thick for me).

I'll try to be a little Sherlock then...
Is there a possibility to be a cutted LB 100 and not the standard length PCG 100?
Do you buy it as new? Do you notice a cover paint or something strange after "100" on the frame's stickers?

And sorry if this post sounds to you too weird...
This 306 is realy very strange to be a QC error...

 

[BlueB]

I'll try to be a little Sherlock then...
Is there a possibility to be a cutted LB 100 and not the standard length PCG 100?
Do you buy it as new? Do you notice a cover paint or something strange after "100" on the frame's stickers?

And sorry if this post sounds to you too weird...
This 306 is realy very strange to be a QC error...

No worries, good discussion.

Bought it used of the 'bay, in mint condition.
All legitimate spec markings of standard length, hologram sticker, intact original grip and intact staples on the cap.
I removed the cap to see if there's any silicone (not) in the handle. It definitely wasn't cut down.

I remember lots of people, besides raving about the frame, mildly complaining about a bit of instability and need to add a bit of lead... I wonder if there was a batch, or certain number of low SW frames and people simply didn't measure them?

 

[Simplicius]

I remember lots of people, besides raving about the frame, mildly complaining about a bit of instability and need to add a bit of lead... I wonder if there was a batch, or certain number of low SW frames and people simply didn't measure them?

I've also red, in another thread, about that "light hoop" PCGs 100 & LBs.
But them were the TW 2009 edition, not the latest (2013) one...