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My current fascination for the week... both are LCS TF40
Never seen those models before. What an odd but fun design, what is the middle bar meant to do according to LCS and what do they call the "tech"?
My current fascination for the week... both are LCS TF40
@kimguroo @teekaywhyAwesome
It might take extra months of adjustment period. Don't give up and Be patient. More you play with Regna, you will
Understand characteristics of the racket. Very Unique racket
@Zodd I'm not sure how LCS marketed the innovation. But these French frames, such as ones from Lacoste and Rossignol do have useful and practical innovation when it comes to racquet designs. The TF40 plays quite plush and stable. Feels much like PT57A in a lot of ways. I just took one out for a hit this afternoon and it really packs quite a punch. Really fun frames.
My first string setup was tonic main and MSV focus hex at 53LBS. I had exactly same problem. Too much power so I cut the natural gut then strung with full MSV focus hex @53 LBS main 50 lbs cross. Played much better. recently strung with Yonex poly tour spin 53lbs/50LBS and I prefer PTS than MSV slightly more. Probably I will use both MSV and PTS. If you like black code, string with your usual tension and see wether you like it or not.@kimguroo @teekaywhy
What are your string setups that you'd recommend for Yonex Regna?I hit with it today with hybrid Babolat tonic+ and black code and I ended up over hitting half the time. Serves were right on the money and packs a punch though. The frame is quite powerful and feels like it returns all the kinetic energy. I like that aspect but I need to find a good string setup to balance it out to take advantage of it and not waste the power. Or I could just use some other low power frames instead. Any thoights? Thanks
How many layers of tape is that? Three?!Here's my beloved one. Wilson BLX Pro Staff Six.One 95 (2012), sanded down and re-painted. I also own a Wilson Pro Staff 6.0 85 (reissue) and Head Graphene Radical Pro. This PS 95 is my preferred one.
Strings:
- Babolat VS Team - nat gut (mains) at 24 kg
- Luxilon Alu Power [ice blue] (crosses) at 22.5 kg (will switch to the Rough version just for better spin on serves)
Approximate specs:
Weight: 367 grams
In stock form this racquet - despite the great feel - seriously lacks power and also some stability. Now it's pure delight.
Weight was added in form of lead tape (tons of in the hoop, photos below) and two screws into the handle (~25 grams). By the way, removing the original paint (down to graphite) took off noticeable weight.
BP: ~31.8-32.0 cm
SW: ~360-370 ?
Stiffness was listed as 62 RA unstrung.
No "replacement" grip, but three overgrips over the bare handle (first two without overlap). Used double-sided tape b/w first OG and handle and b/w second and first OG. Third one is the only one actually used as an overgrip, wrapped normally.
Laser engraving! (first side)
Laser engraving (opposite side).
Lead tape placement in the hoop.
Tons of lead tape btw!
At 3 & 9 o'clock maybe even four layers, I can't remember! Only one layer all throughout 12 o'clock. They however stick perfectly.How many layers of tape is that? Three?!
Wow... Do You know the swingweight?At 3 & 9 o'clock maybe even four layers, I can't remember! Only one layer all throughout 12 o'clock. They however stick perfectly.
I don't have the possibility to measure it with an RDC or similar. I used TW's suggested method and found something between 360 and 370, but I doubt it is very accurate.Wow... Do You know the swingweight?
Thank you. Well, to be honest the result was not so good and you clearly see from the pics! It was my first attempt. Anyone with no experience (as I was) can get the same result (and possibly better) with just sandpaper, primer, desired paint, clear paint. And some patience. I followed (but semplified) the procedure explained in this interesting thread:Franz$, That thing is awesome!! I wish I had the skill to do something like that!! Lol, I tried sanding a frame down and painting it, and it turned out horrible!!! After 3 tries of sanding it down, painting it, and then doing it all over again because it looked terrible, I threw it away. (It was a crappy aluminum test frame, luckily) How much time did it take for you to do that? I am in awe, of how awesome that is. I am about to google laser engraving Did you engrave it before you painted it, or after? Did you take pics along the way?
I remember I waited at least two days before putting an additional layer of paint or clear paint. I believe the most important thing is layering many thin coats (which I didn't really!). But, before putting the primer, be sure to use a very light grit (I used 1200) for the final sanding and then remove all the powder/dirt that's left on the frame. Unfortunately I've got no pics of the job.I used the same thread!! I should have taken pics of what mine looked like!! Yours turned out significantly better than mine (I still have all the sandpaper, paint, and wetsanding stuff, in case I want to try it again.) My last attempt did get better, but the clear coat messed up, and I was defeated at that point.
That is a sick sick sick creation. +1Here's my beloved one. Wilson BLX Pro Staff Six.One 95 (2012), sanded down and re-painted. I also own a Wilson Pro Staff 6.0 85 (reissue) and Head Graphene Radical Pro. This PS 95 is my preferred one.
Strings:
- Babolat VS Team - nat gut (mains) at 24 kg
- Luxilon Alu Power [ice blue] (crosses) at 22.5 kg (will switch to the Rough version just for better spin on serves)
Approximate specs:
Weight: 367 grams
In stock form this racquet - despite the great feel - seriously lacks power and also some stability. Now it's pure delight.
Weight was added in form of lead tape (tons of in the hoop, photos below) and two screws into the handle (~25 grams). By the way, removing the original paint (down to graphite) took off noticeable weight.
BP: ~31.8-32.0 cm
SW: ~360-370 ?
Stiffness was listed as 62 RA unstrung.
No "replacement" grip, but three overgrips over the bare handle (first two without overlap). Used double-sided tape b/w first OG and handle and b/w second and first OG. Third one is the only one actually used as an overgrip, wrapped normally.
Laser engraving! (first side)
Laser engraving (opposite side).
Lead tape placement in the hoop.
Tons of lead tape btw!
Here's my beloved one. Wilson BLX Pro Staff Six.One 95 (2012), sanded down and re-painted. I also own a Wilson Pro Staff 6.0 85 (reissue) and Head Graphene Radical Pro. This PS 95 is my preferred one.
Laser engraving! (first side)
Laser engraving (opposite side).
Yes, no secret about it. And no impressive skills! There's a laser marking machine in the factory I work in, something like this:Thanks for sharing. The laser engraving looks fantastic in my opinion. Can you share how you did that? You have impressive skills! I can see why you had to add so much lead to get to the specs that you wanted. That frame in stock form is obviously on the lighter side to begin with.
Not so light actually. Weight was listed as 313 grams unstrung I believe, but I remember mine was 348 grams with strings and overgrip. I added so much lead tape because sanding down the hoop took off noticeable weight. Then, I wanted a slightly less HL balance. Then again, I think extraneous weight added to the racquet makes for a nice additional flex.I can see why you had to add so much lead to get to the specs that you wanted. That frame in stock form is obviously on the lighter side to begin with.
Here's my beloved one. Wilson BLX Pro Staff Six.One 95 (2012), sanded down and re-painted. I also own a Wilson Pro Staff 6.0 85 (reissue) and Head Graphene Radical Pro. This PS 95 is my preferred one.
Strings:
- Babolat VS Team - nat gut (mains) at 24 kg
- Luxilon Alu Power [ice blue] (crosses) at 22.5 kg (will switch to the Rough version just for better spin on serves)
Approximate specs:
Weight: 367 grams
In stock form this racquet - despite the great feel - seriously lacks power and also some stability. Now it's pure delight.
Weight was added in form of lead tape (tons of in the hoop, photos below) and two screws into the handle (~25 grams). By the way, removing the original paint (down to graphite) took off noticeable weight.
BP: ~31.8-32.0 cm
SW: ~360-370 ?
Stiffness was listed as 62 RA unstrung.
No "replacement" grip, but three overgrips over the bare handle (first two without overlap). Used double-sided tape b/w first OG and handle and b/w second and first OG. Third one is the only one actually used as an overgrip, wrapped normally.
Laser engraving! (first side)
Laser engraving (opposite side).
Lead tape placement in the hoop.
Tons of lead tape btw!
it needs to be organized....i should post some pics huhWhere is your collection, Senor Zapvor?
Yes, no secret about it. And no impressive skills! There's a laser marking machine in the factory I work in, something like this:
Which is used for laser marking (mainly) on steels (as in example below):
Very simple to use: it is controlled by a PC. You create a vector image file (I did it with an online converter with the Wilson logos), decide the marking position, other parameters as laser power, speed, etc. It is an industrial machine, there might be some more compact versions but they will be expensive anyway, I think.
I made an experiment on my tennis racquet and I got the nice engraving, but at first I supposed it would mark in white over black, but it only works so on blackened steel. I like the different result however!
Lets see this amazing collectionit needs to be organized....i should post some pics huh
haha its not amazing man i dont have what vsbabolat approvesLets see this amazing collection
What does vsbabolat approve?haha its not amazing man i dont have what vsbabolat approves
100yr old head moldsWhat does vsbabolat approve?
You really don't know me at all.100yr old head molds
^^^^ How do you like the TW bag?
wow. where did you get theseMy current fascination for the week... both are LCS TF40
I already love Khaleesi, but if she comes with these dragons, there is no holding back anymore!
Sexy beasts... What are they?
One day I'll snag some VCore Tour G 330's, maybe next november...
<3 <3 <3
Look almost like Wawrinka's...just the wrong racket in the right PJ!
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Cracked out these beauties for the first time tonight. So nice to be back in vapors (strings may have suffered though...check out the centre break though, oh yeah)
The Dragon Twins are asleep... for now
TeXtreme 95's w/ Solinco Outlast 18 @ 55lbs
I actually revamped em once more. That's a 3g strip of tungsten placed on the bottom of 12 considering I flared the grip out so that the Tour 95 decal faced up. I sometimes hit the 12 spot of the frame on loopy forehands so I figured it'd be best to place em behind the stringbed, it doesn't pose a problem on backhands either.Those are sweet looking frames! Is that lead at 12? If so why only one side?
this is the ultimate 2.5 internal league club player's gear set. if you aren't using this, you're doing it wrong:
graphene prestige rev pro [4EVA] strung with 18 g hawk @ 50 lbs. tourna grip XL. head dampener (matches). cheapo head backpack. sierra nevada.
result: 6-1, 6-4, about 8 aces and hit all my overheads. cant wait for the XT rev pro so i can have the same thing w different paint.
Gotta respect not playing with light beer.