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Hahah, Im a scrappy 4.0 hack and she is just way out of my league anyway manWhoa, that's the full 'L' word; I know she's got an awesome serve an' all, but shouldn't you like date a bit first?
Hahah, Im a scrappy 4.0 hack and she is just way out of my league anyway manWhoa, that's the full 'L' word; I know she's got an awesome serve an' all, but shouldn't you like date a bit first?
Awesome, Michelle! Thanks for the backdrop! Can't wait to see u guys at TW taking a swing at the Bisner as ppl are calling it here in the video review!!You guys are making me laugh!
First of all, Happy Friday!
Let me try and answer some of these questions...
YES! If we really want to get into it, and yes, it is relevant here -- I was sponsored by Prince in the juniors and used a Prince Precision Equipe LB (yea...I had no idea what swingweight was back then)! But once I got into college that racquet was discontinued and I spent my summer playtesting racquets and that leads me to the Pure Drive, which holds a very close spot in my heart! I used the Pure Drive Team + in college (2001). After I graduated, I ended up getting a Wilson sponsorship so just asked them for "whatever plays like my Pure Drive"...long story short, once I started coaching college tennis, I switched back to the Pure Drive and played with that when I first started at Tennis Warehouse However, I quickly started geeking out about specs and Chris gave me his PDR and that was actually the first racquet I switched to at TW, and the racquet I was using before I switched to the RF97.
Chris did in fact also use the PDR (maybe it was extended too? can't remember), and since has gone lighter and lighter I work out more than he does!
Ok, now that we have that out of the way
Demos will be coming! But probably not for a few weeks (think, early September).
We filmed the video this week, should have it up early next week (or possibly today).
Definitely would compare it to something like a Pure Drive Tour + or SW Blade 104 or even the SV 98+...it's beefy, in the best way! Not making the switch, but definitely will be playing with it more! Mark tried to take it from my desk the other day and I almost slapped his hand! I really enjoyed it and definitely want to spend more time hitting with it.
For me, that higher swingweight really helps in terms of control and then just loads the ball with so much mass! First serves were pretty amazing. I want to go down and turn on playsight and see if I can get some big serves going, I haven't done that in a while so could be fun to see where I can top out.
Let me know if I missed anything or if you guys have any other questions!
Michelle, TW
The burn 95 in no way deserves to be there lol
Off the charts!!
The one Burn 95 that TWU tested was way off spec and had a swing weight over 350. Majority of Burn 95 won’t have that power potentialThe burn 95 in no way deserves to be there lol
Yes we already are, so hard to get grip 5 here, size 14 shoes, nice long tennis shirts and jumpers, period homes with high ceiling ( instead we are subjected to Legoland homes and units the size of your letter box ) and sports cars where your head is not touching the roof.I’m 6’5” and feel discriminated against. I can’t change who I am. I was born this way!
Will it be OK for your shoulder and arm with the extra SW?100 head
27.5 length
12 ounces strung
351 SWINGWEIGHT ! YESSSSS
67 stiffness
16x19 pattern
24-22 MM beam. I can live with that.
I'm really a big fan of longbodies. Okay, so it's not a 28 but I'll be damned if we don't finally have another awesome extended length racquert that isn't a yonex or babolat (I do love the sw blade 104 but looking for an open pattern with a smaller head) maybe it'll have a little magic in it like the prince precision equipe lb midplus
I'm going to order one and let you know Michelle.Looking forward to hear what you guys think of it once you've swung it...it's definitely appropriately named!
Michelle, TW
I'll see your grip size but raise you a shoe size to 15. Many tennis-specific shoes aren't even made in a size 15, let alone actually carried in stock. In high school I did a Wilson tennis camp that included a pair of shoes... first year my sister got a pair of shoes instead, second year they gave me a shirt and pair of shorts instead!Yes we already are, so hard to get grip 5 here, size 14 shoes, nice long tennis shirts and jumpers, period homes with high ceiling ( instead we are subjected to Legoland homes and units the size of your letter box ) and sports cars where your head is not touching the roof.
@jmacdaununder2Hi Michelle, Thanks for early review!! Did you do any Playsight data - or do you have any anecdotal opinion on whether this racquet serves/hits harder than PD Tour+ or SV98+? (I'm still using - got 12 at last count - lightly (heat sleeve on handle, 3 grams each at 3 and 9) weighted Prince Equipe Longbody M/Ps lol!! Any 'ancient history' racquet comparisons/rankings also greatly appreciated.) Really want to try the SV98+ but it's not available in Australia; PDT+ is a bit stiff/undampened for me, and ironically at 100" feels - after 20 odd years of 28"/95" usage - like too much head and not enough handle lol! Was thinking of ordering an SV98+ for the slightly smaller - than 100" - head size, and maybe even extending it to 28" also for feel reasons, but sw at 28" would probably be too much; Bisner at 100" may be problematic also, but looks so good. Any idea if Bisner will be available at Tennis Only in Perth? That's only ~3400ks away and even on the same continent!
....or a leather grip! lolI'm still not sure that this racquet isn't some kind of elaborate practical joke. Do you think the marketing guys didn't realize that calling it the "Beast Pro 100 LB" would be read as "100 pounds", which is roughly the swing weight? And Michelle is giggling when she introduces it in the video review. Also, first review ever where Troy didn't recommend adding weight.
I'd still add a leather grip onto that monster... bring it on!....or a leather grip! lol
John Isner I guess?Not coming stock with a Prince leather grip, what were they thinking ?
Who plays 350+ SW frames without leather !
100 head
27.5 length
12 ounces strung
351 SWINGWEIGHT ! YESSSSS
67 stiffness
16x19 pattern
24-22 MM beam. I can live with that.
I'm really a big fan of longbodies. Okay, so it's not a 28 but I'll be damned if we don't finally have another awesome extended length racquert that isn't a yonex or babolat (I do love the sw blade 104 but looking for an open pattern with a smaller head) maybe it'll have a
little magic in it like the prince precision equipe lb midplus
We will have 5/8 on the next shipment (current ETA is 9/7 but hopefully gets here earlier). I would tell you more but I have to head to the gym
Cheers, Chris, TW
im interested in the equips if the first person doesn't call dibs. are they the 95 standard, longbodies, oversized or oversized longbodies ?I do have 2 precision equipe brand new shrink wrapped and the other was hit once sitting in my closet if you are looking for those.
We will have 5/8 on the next shipment (current ETA is 9/7 but hopefully gets here earlier). I would tell you more but I have to head to the gym
Cheers, Chris, TW
@jersey34tennisim interested in the equips if the first person doesn't call dibs. are they the 95 standard, longbodies, oversized or oversized longbodies ?
@jersey34tennis
I'll play you for them!
I'm so sad I didn't keep them around...pretty sure mine were pretty beat up though. I remember telling Prince I needed more after they had been discontinued and they just started sending me Triple Threats (I think...I can't remember, it's been a hot minute).
Michelle, TW
im interested in the equips if the first person doesn't call dibs. are they the 95 standard, longbodies, oversized or oversized longbodies ?
My friend's comment on this racquet when I showed him the specs: "No wonder Isner can't do anything except serve."
We will have 5/8 on the next shipment (current ETA is 9/7 but hopefully gets here earlier). I would tell you more but I have to head to the gym
Cheers, Chris, TW
I got the Bisner when it first came out a couple weeks ago. I’ve played with it twice and was grooving somewhat on serves and FH last time out. Static weight was 340 g strong with over grip and #64 rubber band. Not heavy to me but did notice the length on the BH. I’ve used the Black Drive+ a few years ago and currently been using Angell frames that are 27.25 last couple yrs. really like the feel of the Bisner and hope to make it my main stick. Will report back as I get out with it.
Yes the Bisner has overtaken my #1 slot..slice serves back to being a consistent weapon and deep topspin forehands on return of serve that facilitate an easier first volley. Think PDR+ without the hollow feel and just always looking for the next best option. Yonex+ were my best next option til now. Will purchase a couple more just in case. Background 50 y/o doubles USTA 4.0 eastern currently, former top 25 singles NC 1980s and yes used Prince sticks back then.Hi, are there any updates?
Never really cared for the more open patterns of the newest Babolats, prefer the older versions of APD weighted up, and the old PDR+ and older versions of PD. I would take the new Bisner hands down over any of them. I find no need for anything as far as adding weight for the lack of weight or feel,,which I did w/ the BAB’s by adding everything from leather lead silicone blu tac and hoping for more feel better playability and never really satisfied.How does the Bisner compare to the Pure Aero plus?
Yes the Bisner has overtaken my #1 slot..slice serves back to being a consistent weapon and deep topspin forehands on return of serve that facilitate an easier first volley. Think PDR+ without the hollow feel and just always looking for the next best option. Yonex+ were my best next option til now. Will purchase a couple more just in case. Background 50 y/o doubles USTA 4.0 eastern currently, former top 25 singles NC 1980s and yes used Prince sticks back then.
Never really cared for the more open patterns of the newest Babolats, prefer the older versions of APD weighted up, and the old PDR+ and older versions of PD. I would take the new Bisner hands down over any of them. I find no need for anything as far as adding weight for the lack of weight or feel,,which I did w/ the BAB’s by adding everything from leather lead silicone blu tac and hoping for more feel better playability and never really satisfied.
I am really tempted by this frame. Anyone switched to this monster full time? How’s the comfort?
I ordered mine from TW, shipped to Australia.