Agree, nice reviews and here is link to the TW extensive play tests https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Reviews/W100/W100Review.htmlI had long day, and I am definitely not issuing my final thoughts on this racquet yet. I can see why TW does long playtests. Today, I was having trouble finding the lines, and keeping it in. I may have jumped the gun with adding weight, and maybe I should have played it stock longer. I also don't want to blame my inconsistencies on a racquet, instead of accepting responsibility for what part I played in my performance today. I started out great, and was up 3-0, I felt like the Warrior was playing perfectly, and i couldn't miss. Then, I felt comfortable enough to try out the O3 White (I was hitting beautifully at this point). I lost the next 2 games, and thought, better switch back to the Warrior (Why would i switch frames yet again!!) I lost another game, and started hitting long and frustration started kicking in. 3-3, I gathered myself mentally, and decided, win or lose, Talk Tennis review or no review, stick with the Warrior!! Close game, but I lost hitting long...again. Now, I started thinking, "why did I add that weight?" and "I don't have any real feedback yet to even report on the frame". Lost another match, 3-4, dam you Warrior, don't let me down!!! Play like crazy, and this dude was just making some great shots, and I went down in flames, first set 3-6Between sets, I was trying to think of anything useful, to contribute to this board, which has given me so much...nothing. New set, start with Warrior, win a game, but then quickly lose the second. At this point, I decided, "Sorry TT, I am winning this match with my trusty TT100T" Proceeded to stomp guy into the pavement, with TT100T!! 1-1, 3rd set, I got up 3-0, and decided...ONE MORE RACQUET CHANGE!!! I switched out my custom TT100t for my Prince Tour 16x18, (another great frame) and won the 3rd set 6-1. What did I learn today?
If you are at my level, too many racquets can be a bad thing!
I should have stuck with the Textreme Warrior the entire match, win or lose!
Don't make an announcement that you will do a review, before you go play a match (if you are me at least)
The mental game of tennis will eat you alive, if you cannot clear your head, and stay focused!
It's not the wand, it's the magician (or whatever silly comparison you like to use) I lost more games than I should have because I was switching racquets like a crackhead with ADD, I was thinking of things other than the game at hand.
I may have failed you today Talk Tennis, but at least I learned something about me and my game. So although I don't have any useful feedback on the Warrior, I feel like I came away with a better understanding of my game, and downfalls of racquetaholism. It did feel very solid and I didn't feel like I got pushed around, all mistakes were made by me, and tomorrow, is a new day, and there is no need to put undue pressure on myself to review a frame!! I don't want to even say, I will have better feedback tomorrow, but if I do, then that is fantastic!! Today, I saw what it is like if you don't have the mind of a Warrior...you get cut down in the throes of battle. The tennis court is a battleground, and to be great, requires mental and physical toughness, along with hard won experience. I was playing outdoors, in 40 degree weather, for 4 hours, because I love this game, and everything about it. (next time, I should probably call and get an indoor court...you can still love this game indoors!) Thank you for letting me ramble on, tomorrow is a new day!
Man you are amazing I loved your story !!!! A tennis racquet +strings should be neutral, predictable, easy to maneuver, that communicates well and speaks the same language as your brain, tennis qualities should be yours and not your racquet's. CheersI had long day, and I am definitely not issuing my final thoughts on this racquet yet. I can see why TW does long playtests. Today, I was having trouble finding the lines, and keeping it in. I may have jumped the gun with adding weight, and maybe I should have played it stock longer. I also don't want to blame my inconsistencies on a racquet, instead of accepting responsibility for what part I played in my performance today. I started out great, and was up 3-0, I felt like the Warrior was playing perfectly, and i couldn't miss. Then, I felt comfortable enough to try out the O3 White (I was hitting beautifully at this point). I lost the next 2 games, and thought, better switch back to the Warrior (Why would i switch frames yet again!!) I lost another game, and started hitting long and frustration started kicking in. 3-3, I gathered myself mentally, and decided, win or lose, Talk Tennis review or no review, stick with the Warrior!! Close game, but I lost hitting long...again. Now, I started thinking, "why did I add that weight?" and "I don't have any real feedback yet to even report on the frame". Lost another match, 3-4, dam you Warrior, don't let me down!!! Play like crazy, and this dude was just making some great shots, and I went down in flames, first set 3-6
If you are at my level, too many racquets can be a bad thing!
I should have stuck with the Textreme Warrior the entire match, win or lose!
Don't make an announcement that you will do a review, before you go play a match (if you are me at least)
The mental game of tennis will eat you alive, if you cannot clear your head, and stay focused!
It's not the wand, it's the magician (or whatever silly comparison you like to use) I lost more games than I should have because I was switching racquets like a crackhead with ADD, I was thinking of things other than the game at hand.
I may have failed you today Talk Tennis, but at least I learned something about me and my game. So although I don't have any useful feedback on the Warrior, I feel like I came away with a better understanding of my game, and downfalls of racquetaholism. It did feel very solid and I didn't feel like I got pushed around, all mistakes were made by me, and tomorrow, is a new day, and there is no need to put undue pressure on myself to review a frame!! I don't want to even say, I will have better feedback tomorrow, but if I do, then that is fantastic!! Today, I saw what it is like if you don't have the mind of a Warrior...you get cut down in the throes of battle. The tennis court is a battleground, and to be great, requires mental and physical toughness, along with hard won experience. I was playing outdoors, in 40 degree weather, for 4 hours, because I love this game, and everything about it. (next time, I should probably call and get an indoor court...you can still love this game indoors!
