Lilguy1456
Semi-Pro
ROFL at the guy with 40 posts bringing up threads that are YEARS old...obviously a previously banned user, yes
T Fight 315?
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RF97
Banned
Er, the date of the post before mine was 22 July 2014.
You might want to consult your calender if you think that is 'years old'....
Crisp
Professional
I can see both points in this thread. Power player does have a large following and has changed racquets after saying the Tec was the greatest racquet he had tried( or something to that affect) however power player is free to voice his opinion and is in no way responsible for others buying the racquet because he liked it. He is also entitled to change his opinion when something else comes along ( no shame there) I did purchase mine without a demo ( yet to receive from TW... Long delay) I purchased them on the basis that they were compared to 57a by numerous posters and I am expecting to need to customise. If they were all in cahoots and it feels nothing like a 57 then I will feel a little silly, but it was my choice to purchase without a demo.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I still go between the Tec and Yonex Tour G to be honest. Mainly because that's all I have, but also because they are both fantastic sticks. I find the Tour G easier to use so I tend to lean towards it.
If you like great feel, it is tough to go wrong.
And yeah, lots of great posters in here were talking about this stick before I got mine. It has a good reputation for a reason.
To LeeD's point - Usually when people come storming into the racquet section and badmouth people's posts it is because they feel the holicing growing inside them and they hate it.
If you like great feel, it is tough to go wrong.
And yeah, lots of great posters in here were talking about this stick before I got mine. It has a good reputation for a reason.
To LeeD's point - Usually when people come storming into the racquet section and badmouth people's posts it is because they feel the holicing growing inside them and they hate it.
RF97
Banned
That's fairly well summed up though I've never criticised him for changing racquets - that's up to him. I simply pointed out the fact that he had hyped up this racquet well beyond what was reasonable - its a pretty mediocre racquet after all - then saying that he had bought 5 or 6 of them, and then dumped as many a few months later. It seems that he's prone to hysteria (as well as paranoia!)
Interesting that you say that he has a 'large following'. You mean groupies? The strange bubbled world of internet message boards....
Some people in this thread would be well advised to try a racquet for a few months before hyping it up - would save them losing money come resale time!
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Please show me where I ever said I had 5 or 6 of these sticks.
If anyone is prone to overhype and hysteria, it is you.
I have used the same Tec 16x19 now for a year and half. I bought the 18x20 versions first and preferred the 16x19. That's the actual reality.
LOL..trying to figure out why this poor guy keeps trying to take personal shots at me when the thread has over 50 pages of posts by tons of different users here.
And yes, the internet message board is a strange place. You have kids who probably would never say a thing to someone in person signing up for an account and immediately taking shots at people behind the safety of a keyboard. Pretty funny how that works.
If anyone is prone to overhype and hysteria, it is you.
I have used the same Tec 16x19 now for a year and half. I bought the 18x20 versions first and preferred the 16x19. That's the actual reality.
LOL..trying to figure out why this poor guy keeps trying to take personal shots at me when the thread has over 50 pages of posts by tons of different users here.
And yes, the internet message board is a strange place. You have kids who probably would never say a thing to someone in person signing up for an account and immediately taking shots at people behind the safety of a keyboard. Pretty funny how that works.
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Fuji
Legend
I actually made money reselling my 315s... They hold a bunch of value and I got mine used.
I use the 325 now, but the 315 isn't bad by any means. I just don't care for softer frames.
-Fuji
RF97
Banned
Stop being so defensive and paranoid. No one's 'attacking' or taking 'pot shots' at you. People told me that these message boards were going to be a bit weird but now I'm seeing it first hand...
You bought a few of these racquets, hyped it up but over a period of a few months you realized that it was less than steller, shifted them on and moved to something else.
You bought a few of these racquets, hyped it up but over a period of a few months you realized that it was less than steller, shifted them on and moved to something else.
RF97
Banned
This is exactly what I'm talking about.
If I was going to buy a Tecnifibre, I'd go for the 320 or 325 over the 315 every day of the week. In the real world, the 320 and 325 are superb racquets and also very 'leadable'. I'd even go for the 305 over the 315.
I never seen a single college player anywhere play with a 315 yet I've seen quite a few with 320s and the occasional 325.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
You must have serious problems reading. I have used this racquet since March of last year. Is it defensive to point that out multiple times when you continue to say I only owned the stick a few months?
Maybe you are really slow, and poor with the the written word and don't realize that a few short months is actually a year of using this Tec and then adding the yonex to it 6 months ago. That would be a total of 18 months using the frame. In fact, if you wanted to showcase a small form of intelligence you could simply look back at the post date of when I bought the stick. I'd imagine you did that since you claim to have read the whole thread.
Interestingly enough,earlier you said I had bought "5 or 6" of these racquets. Now that has also become "a few" as well.
Is this paranoia or me simply quoting what you just said?
The fact that you keep coming back and flaming this thread is really the only thing that is "a bit weird" to be honest.
And let's be real - did you really consult with people before signing up here and get briefed on what to expect? Of course not. Don't try and put yourself above the situation now that you are floundering around.
So to recap - you are not very good at grasping the true sense of time, able to accurately count material goods purchased and apparently make up invisible friends that you consult with before you post on a message board.
Sounds perfectly normal.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
LOL. You seriously need help
I really appreciate you coming here on this message board to share that sentiment.
Truly sorry you got so upset about this racquet. We all are.
Hopefully your money situation works itself out so you can buy the racquet you named yourself after.
RF97
Banned
RF97 sounded better than calling it 'Yoko' ;-)
Power Player
Bionic Poster
This poor guy has nothing left to say..lol.
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Power Player
Bionic Poster
I ended up using the tfight tonight and dang if i still dont love it. Its definitley the best serving racquet i have owned. Cant really explain why except possibly the ball spin coming off it just makes serving a bit easier.
I have it leaded to 350 grams but it still comes through the air fast and i just dont make a lot of mistakes with it or hit it long as much.
Think the classic small sweet spot and the fact that it really needs to be weighted to 12 ounces keeps it more niche. I really think its for players that grew up using the softer classics. But for whatever reason i just play very well with it.
If the new 315 pro staff is not too stiff it could be a contender for folks wanting an easier version of this stick. But the feel of this thing, the spin and control...its just really great for me at least.
I have it leaded to 350 grams but it still comes through the air fast and i just dont make a lot of mistakes with it or hit it long as much.
Think the classic small sweet spot and the fact that it really needs to be weighted to 12 ounces keeps it more niche. I really think its for players that grew up using the softer classics. But for whatever reason i just play very well with it.
If the new 315 pro staff is not too stiff it could be a contender for folks wanting an easier version of this stick. But the feel of this thing, the spin and control...its just really great for me at least.
jackcrawford
Professional
You tried the POG Longbody, right? Maybe it was just a demo, not one you owned. Would that be right up there for you? It's my all-time favorite for serves.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Yes it was fantastic as well. Im just grooved to the tfight i think because i can hit every type of serve easier with it than anything else.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
To add I just had 16 gauge syn gut in the racquet and the spin level was off the charts.
There is something about the feel of the stick and the ball response that gives me extreme confidence. I could probably get the same type of confidence with the lighter Tour G, but the Tec is the same static weight as my 330 tour g and is a lot easier for me to whip through contact.
There is something about the feel of the stick and the ball response that gives me extreme confidence. I could probably get the same type of confidence with the lighter Tour G, but the Tec is the same static weight as my 330 tour g and is a lot easier for me to whip through contact.
The 315 did feel great from the first hit, the POG 100 LB took me over a month to finally find my range with it. But once I did I have loved it and stuck with it. But the 315 is still a top tier stick IMO, probably the closest feeling to a pro stock out there (feels close to the TGK 238.4 to me).
bad_call
Legend
in this case...quite possibly or the poster has trouble "owning" their decisions.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
lol..
Nice Dgoran, I have mine at 350. It just needs to be heavy it seems like.
I won my match last night too. More important was very few double faults. I was able to control the match pretty easily, but Ive been a bit sick lately, so fatigue set in towards the end. I was more afraid I would cramp up, but I served out the match thankfully and got out of there.
Nice Dgoran, I have mine at 350. It just needs to be heavy it seems like.
I won my match last night too. More important was very few double faults. I was able to control the match pretty easily, but Ive been a bit sick lately, so fatigue set in towards the end. I was more afraid I would cramp up, but I served out the match thankfully and got out of there.
Hey Powa, could you do a quick comparison between the Tour G and the 315? Mostly interested in spin levels and ease of racquet head acceleration. I hit with a tour G and even though the spin level was impressive, it felt hard to accelerate, but it may have been a freak, the swing weight was 345. I liked the ball speed with the G, but my hitting partner commented that my ball was easier to handle versus my normal stick (diablo mid). Thanks for any info you can provide.
dgoran
Hall of Fame
Yes I was brutal last night humid as hell I drank 2 sprites water and a coke just to keep going we did stupid 10pt tie to decide the winner since we were both wiped but sadly I played slightly crappier than he did in the tiebreaker and ended up 10-2 in his favor...
Today I snuck another one in the morning and decided to reverse and start with 315 and end with vcore and I must say vcore97 is easier to use overall...
I could be happy with both but if I was nitpicking (and i am nitpicker when it comes to racquets ) I did notice that it's just slightly harder stick to use than vcore 97 I won both sets ala sampras breaking only when I needed for 6-4 6-4 but I got tired in 2nd set and I think vc97 helped keep serve speed up while with 315 I started to tire I think due to flex...
All in all for a pro that hits clean 315 is probably better choice but for 4.5-5.0 league vc97 is perfect...it's like better weighted and balanced blade 98 for me...
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Yeah I would agree, the Tour G 330 has a higher SW and it is a bit slower through the air, but the head shape is easier to use than the tec for sure.
I think the yonex 310 with some lead is probably the way to go, and I also will compare the RF 315 against it as well. The tec flexes and feels amazing, but it can tire you out. But for whatever reason it bails me out a lot. The main thing is you have to be feeling confident and hitting through the ball or you are screwed. Lucky for me, my problem is usually overhitting, so thats probably why I play better with it.
I figure If I still play better with the Tfight over those other racquets then I just need to stay with it.
Not sure if that helps you sparky.
I think the yonex 310 with some lead is probably the way to go, and I also will compare the RF 315 against it as well. The tec flexes and feels amazing, but it can tire you out. But for whatever reason it bails me out a lot. The main thing is you have to be feeling confident and hitting through the ball or you are screwed. Lucky for me, my problem is usually overhitting, so thats probably why I play better with it.
I figure If I still play better with the Tfight over those other racquets then I just need to stay with it.
Not sure if that helps you sparky.
Yeah, I tend to overhit as well, that's probably why I have stuck with mids for such a long time. When I was playing full time, I played with MP's because I could handle the extra power, now not so much.
I have been intrigued by the 315 for quite some time, I may have to acquire one to see if it can work for me, I just received a demo for the Babolat Pure Control 95+ and the Pure Control tour, so I have some things to try!!
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Yeah its a fun frame. It really bails me out on serve. The 16 mains version is incredible for serving. I can go big and hit flat or just spin them in. Gives me a lot of confidence.
pallet change
Changed pallets couple nights back....not too bad taking original off(took about 10min with hairdryer and knife). So much better without the "flat" feel of original pallet. Will order another for backup racquet
Changed pallets couple nights back....not too bad taking original off(took about 10min with hairdryer and knife). So much better without the "flat" feel of original pallet. Will order another for backup racquet
HRB
Hall of Fame
Just popped in here to see if anyone was actually TALKING ABOUT THE ***** RACQUET...only to find you bantering back and forth like a mental patient! You're "new" to the forums, but already right up there with BP on the annoying twit scale.
Need an example...how about this gem...."in every single 'hype racquet' thread"..quoted by a you, a dude with the name "RF97" and a photo of the racquet that ISN'T EVEN RELEASED YET as his avatar...THE VERY EPITOME OVER OVER HYPING A RACQUET!!!! LMAO!!!
What's you're "logical" explanation for this level of hypocrisy?
Anything less than you saying you're a hypocrite as a response is nonsense.....Good day!
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MikeHitsHard93
Hall of Fame
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Split sets last night and probably was on my way to another win with this frame against the top player at our club who plays 5.0 tennis.
I think it may be just due to me using it so long, but I make less mistakes and less DF's on serve with it. The 16x19 also has a really good trajectory to it.
Real interested in seeing if the Wilson 315 RF97 can topple this beast, but for now I am happy with it.
At some point id like to switch the grip shape and silicone the handle so its 345 grams and 6 pts HL instead of 350.
Can't stress enough - this racquet needs to be 340 grams or more to deliver. But the SW does not need to be cranked up high. Mine is measured at 328 and it's perfect.
I think it may be just due to me using it so long, but I make less mistakes and less DF's on serve with it. The 16x19 also has a really good trajectory to it.
Real interested in seeing if the Wilson 315 RF97 can topple this beast, but for now I am happy with it.
At some point id like to switch the grip shape and silicone the handle so its 345 grams and 6 pts HL instead of 350.
Can't stress enough - this racquet needs to be 340 grams or more to deliver. But the SW does not need to be cranked up high. Mine is measured at 328 and it's perfect.
Circa 1762
Rookie
I just got my hands on one of these and stripped it down to the hairpin. Interestingly, there was a decent amount of silicone in one of the handle chambers. With that and the pallet (~20 grams, if anyone's curious) removed, it's ~270 grams. I have an untrimmed TK82S pallet that I was thinking of throwing on and trimming to 27.5". Any thoughts on how this frame would perform at that length?
HRB
Hall of Fame
Sorry, just got a 315 off the bay and popped in this AM to find some info when I came across the nonsense!
For what it's worth my 315 is the original (2005-06 "ish"), 18x20...anyone have experience with this one? Kinda not impressed so far (at least compared to sticks in my signature).
Power Player
Bionic Poster
LOL..I've had him ignored forever so reading that quote is irony at it's finest. If he finds me funny he must look in the mirror and cry with laughter.
Another guy who is just making stuff up. I have never hyped a racquet and then the next day said it "was just another frame in my bag". That has never even happened before.
Another guy who is just making stuff up. I have never hyped a racquet and then the next day said it "was just another frame in my bag". That has never even happened before.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Yeah specs on my frames are basically the same so it's not a big deal. I do want to go a little lighter, down to 345 from the 352 that my frames weigh.
Lilguy1456
Semi-Pro
PP...do you like/have you tried the old Donnay Gold 99 and/or 94. They seem like they'd be up your alley.
Are you planning to change SW's also?
I can easily use a 12 oz racket if it has 320 SW's.
I cannot use 11 oz rackets with 335 SW's.
The heavier frame weight hurts my takeback (back of hand, back of rotators), while the heavier SW hurts the front of shoulder and slows my serves after the 2nd set of play.
I can easily use a 12 oz racket if it has 320 SW's.
I cannot use 11 oz rackets with 335 SW's.
The heavier frame weight hurts my takeback (back of hand, back of rotators), while the heavier SW hurts the front of shoulder and slows my serves after the 2nd set of play.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
No I used the platinum 18x20 right before I hurt my wrist. It was awesome. The QC on the racquets was not so hot though and honestly kind of turned me off from the brand after that.
Wilson QC is infamously bad with specs, but the racquets are really solid. My Donnays just had butt caps flying off, rattles..etc.
Wilson QC is infamously bad with specs, but the racquets are really solid. My Donnays just had butt caps flying off, rattles..etc.
Lilguy1456
Semi-Pro
My hitting partner is a real Donnay fanboy. Loves that super thin beam. Great sticks I think. The type of stick that would probably be a best seller if it had the Wilson logo on it.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
The thin beam was very cool. If Wilson used their factories and manufactured them, they'd sell much better of course, no doubt.
Lilguy1456
Semi-Pro
I liked the Platinum 99 too...just felt a little sluggish to beam, even with the thin beam. Excellent stick though.
Formula 100 is another that doesn't get enough love in that category. I'd take that stick over a Pure Drive probably.
EastAngels2014
Rookie
I have been hitting with these racquets and i have been loving them. Nothing that i can complain about. Feels really good with Black Code in it.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
A comparison to the prestige mp would be appreciated when you get the chance.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I think I mentioned this but I modded this stick to 330 and it was awful. Just no power or anything.
My theory is that flexier sticks need weight and stiffer ones can be a little lighter.
For example, I love the Tec at 345-350 grams, but if I demoed an RF97 315, Id probably want it at 340.
My theory is that flexier sticks need weight and stiffer ones can be a little lighter.
For example, I love the Tec at 345-350 grams, but if I demoed an RF97 315, Id probably want it at 340.
EastAngels2014
Rookie
It didn't have the same precision that the prestige did but the same control. It was much easier to swing, my racquet head speed was much faster. It felt just as stable to me and more power which i enjoyed. I was able to crack winners from anywhere in the court. I was able to control my depth and pace and spin very easily. I did hit with the 325 today and yesterday and it was everything the 315 was but better, more stable and just as much power and i didn't feel the extra weight, it was just as easy to swing as the 315.
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