Tecnifibre Official - Racquets

ThisHockeyTalk said:
it looks unbelievable. That’s all I know.
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I agree it looks great. But how will it play? That is the question.
Btw it took a closer look at the 300RS, which is unfortunately unavailable for demo in my area. Looking at pics, the string pattern seems pretty open, while the 305RS string pattern doesn’t look very different from a 16x19 Pure Strike. I did not find the 305RS lacking anything in the topspin department, and I guess the 300RS may be almost as spin friendly as a Pure Aero!
Any thoughts on this?
 
ThisHockeyTalk said:
it looks unbelievable. That’s all I know.
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Looks the same as the TF40 just full colored in letters and TFight at the top. But I do love me the white! I actually prefer the current TFight RS paint job.

That being said, getting my first Tecnifibre racquet in next week. Won a TFight 305 RS for cheap on the bay, it's static weight and balance is not what I like but I'll add leather grip and 2g lead at 3 & 9 to balance it out a bit. I like the SW at 333 right now but I want to bump it up a tiny bit.
 
Until today, I did not realize that both ATP and WTA no 1 were using Tecnifibre racquets. That's definitely a remarkable achievement for Tecnifibre.
 
BillKid said:
Wow… Are they the first brand with the four no 1 at the same time?
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Not sure. I would assume that Head may have achieved something like that in the late 80s-early 90s, as so many Pros were using them (same with Wilson). But, I don't know the definitive answer. @vsbabolat and @dr325i might know when it comes to Head... and @Geoff or some other Wilson expert may know regarding Wilson.

Sorry I could not be more helpful.
 
anyone playing a Tecnifibre TFight DC 315 Ltd. 18x20? I bought a pair @ the Bay and I am about to string them, what strings and tension you guys found that work well. thanks
 
Is there any noticeable difference between the TF40 18x20 2022 and 2019 versions ?
Also, is the TF40 only suitable for advanced players ? How does it compare to the Tfight RS305 ?
 
blackfrido said:
anyone playing a Tecnifibre TFight DC 315 Ltd. 18x20? I bought a pair @ the Bay and I am about to string them, what strings and tension you guys found that work well. thanks
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Just depends on what you like and need in a string. I like Tier One Boost in 17g. I use it on several of my Tec racquets, including the DC 315 LTD 18x20.
 
djNEiGht said:
From what I heard no difference.
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I just got the TF40 305 18X20 which is $140 at TW if you get 2 and I love it. More than my RF97A and more than my latest love Prokennex Doppio (310g).
I am no higher than 4.0 (my technique in itself is greater than my movement at 100kgs), self rated and I hit very hard FH and also rip the 1HBH. The volleys are great with the TF40 305, great feel.

So no, it's not only for advanced players :)
 
Thank you @djNEiGht and @Fintft . I've one more question. I saw some posters in an earlier thread claiming that the TF40 is not a true 98 but a 96.6 sq inch racket. Is there any truth to their claims, or is it rubbish ?
Can you also comment on the power level of the racket ? How is the power compared to some other 98s.
 
abhi_trip said:
Thank you @djNEiGht and @Fintft . I've one more question. I saw some posters in an earlier thread claiming that the TF40 is not a true 98 but a 96.6 sq inch racket. Is there any truth to their claims, or is it rubbish ?
Can you also comment on the power level of the racket ? How is the power compared to some other 98s.
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TF40s seem to have a slighty smaller headsize than TFights. Anyway I think a less than 2 sqin difference should not be that much noticeable when it comes to play.
 
abhi_trip said:
Thank you @djNEiGht and @Fintft . I've one more question. I saw some posters in an earlier thread claiming that the TF40 is not a true 98 but a 96.6 sq inch racket. Is there any truth to their claims, or is it rubbish ?
Can you also comment on the power level of the racket ? How is the power compared to some other 98s.
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According to this website, it's 96.6. I wonder if that's due to TF's measurement method or a marketing decision to line it up alongside other "98" sq in racquets in the market. But honestly, would anyone even notice the difference between a 97 and a 98?
 
oh_ yuzzz said:
According to this website, it's 96.6. I wonder if that's due to TF's measurement method or a marketing decision to line it up alongside other "98" sq in racquets in the market. But honestly, would anyone even notice the difference between a 97 and a 98?
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The review you mention offers a good amount of details. Great website by the way, unfortunately they do not seem to have a lot of different racquet reviews.
 
abhi_trip said:
Thank you @djNEiGht and @Fintft . I've one more question. I saw some posters in an earlier thread claiming that the TF40 is not a true 98 but a 96.6 sq inch racket. Is there any truth to their claims, or is it rubbish ?
Can you also comment on the power level of the racket ? How is the power compared to some other 98s.
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Too early to tell(especially with syngut), but it seems to have enough power, besides the great feel.
 
oh_ yuzzz said:
According to this website, it's 96.6. I wonder if that's due to TF's measurement method or a marketing decision to line it up alongside other "98" sq in racquets in the market. But honestly, would anyone even notice the difference between a 97 and a 98?
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I think that’s a typo and they meant 97.6. Tec’s 98s (along w/ all Head & Babolat 98’s) are really 97.6 sq in/ 630cm. True 98 is 632cm; Wilson, Dunlop and Diadem 98’s are 632cm.
 
@BallBasher247, I know that some 98 sq inch rackets range between 630cm^2 to 632cm^2. In other words 97.6 - 98 inch^2. However, that link says that the hoop size is 623.3cm^2 which is ~ 96.6inch^2. This is surely wrong, isn't it ? It also says that the radicals are < 97 sq inches.
 
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abhi_trip said:
Thank you @djNEiGht and @Fintft . I've one more question. I saw some posters in an earlier thread claiming that the TF40 is not a true 98 but a 96.6 sq inch racket. Is there any truth to their claims, or is it rubbish ?
Can you also comment on the power level of the racket ? How is the power compared to some other 98s.
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On my ground strokes I felt it very ample for power compared to other racquets that are similar. I do have on mine leather and a touch of silicone. Some lead to match the two. I can't recall the specs. My 1st serves I wasn't having as much pace and it's due to my technique but my kick serves seemed good.
 
GeoffHYL said:
Just depends on what you like and need in a string. I like Tier One Boost in 17g. I use it on several of my Tec racquets, including the DC 315 LTD 18x20.
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Thanks for your response, I get your point about personal preferences. I’ve been trying over the years more than 200 frames including different strings and set ups
 
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@galapagos On my second demo with TF40 305 16x19 i had probably one of my best serving experiences with any other racquet….. and it’s a shame cause 2 months ago the first time i demoed this stick (different racquet) serve was lacking. Tecnifibre should do sth with quality control.

Put your racquets down and let me tell you this. Like previous TF40 this racquet line gives me the best sensation / ball feedback since my beloved Blade V5. This is the heaven of plushness. I tried it with all tecnifibre poly strings and by far ice code was the best. At least for me….. because it gives me the most free power among red code, black code, 4S and razor code. Red code was second best…. less solid feeling but more free spin.

My only knock is free power. It’s all about control and precision. You must be on attack and take full swings to be rewarded. Very solid and stable on impact and as i said my favourite feeling stick since blade v5. Because only of that feel i am thinking to pull the trigger and buy one (found one proper specked) in order to try it with different string combos / tensions and see if i can extract more free power. Just trust me i ve tried every stick out there from the main manufacturers….. I am curious why whiteout doesn’t get the same praise while is also foam filled. I ve also play tested the upcoming 305 isoflex (RS successor)….. it doesn’t even come close to TF40s sweet feel…..
 
@BillKid

Tecnifibre T-Fight ISO

The successor of RS line. According to my sources this September they will release only 305 version and from January/23 the rest of the line will follow. Demos have been already sent at European retailers. Details: https://tecnifibre.com/en/p/14FI305I3.html
tt.tennis-warehouse.com tt.tennis-warehouse.com
 
DJTaurus said:

I ve also play tested the upcoming 305 isoflex (RS successor)….. it doesn’t even come close to TF40s sweet feel…..
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[USER=745974]@galapagos On my second demo with TF40 305 16x19 i had probably one of my best serving experiences with any other racquet….. and it’s a shame cause 2 months ago the first time i demoed this stick (different racquet) serve was lacking. Tecnifibre should do sth with quality control.

Put your racquets down and let me tell you this. Like previous TF40 this racquet line gives me the best sensation / ball feedback since my beloved Blade V5. This is the heaven of plushness. I tried it with all tecnifibre poly strings and by far ice code was the best. At least for me….. because it gives me the most free power among red code, black code, 4S and razor code. Red code was second best…. less solid feeling but more free spin.

My only knock is free power. It’s all about control and precision. You must be on attack and take full swings to be rewarded. Very solid and stable on impact and as i said my favourite feeling stick since blade v5. Because only of that feel i am thinking to pull the trigger and buy one (found one proper specked) in order to try it with different string combos / tensions and see if i can extract more free power. Just trust me i ve tried every stick out there from the main manufacturers….. I am curious why whiteout doesn’t get the same praise while is also foam filled. I ve also play tested the upcoming 305 isoflex (RS successor)….. it doesn’t even come close to TF40s sweet feel…..
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I already read that. I was thinking you had more extensively tested that racquet since then and may have come to a different conclusion.
 
DJTaurus said:
I want play 305 version again. High SW for my taste. I believe around September i ll demo 300 isoflex which i am more interested in :)
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Lucky you
Comparing the current RS300 to the TF40 305 16x19, isn’t it a big jump? I mean isn’t there a big difference in power?
 
BillKid said:
Lucky you
Comparing the current RS300 to the TF40 305 16x19, isn’t it a big jump? I mean isn’t there a big difference in power?
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Iga has even more free power than RS300. But yeah RS300 > TF40 16x19…. on the other hand TF40 more free spin and a lot more solid ball impact…… if you are unlucky with RS300 quality control it can also feel hollow…..
 
abhi_trip said:
@BallBasher247, I know that some 98 sq inch rackets range between 630cm^2 to 632cm^2. In other words 97.6 - 98 inch^2. However, that link says that the hoop size is 623.3cm^2 which is ~ 96.6cm^2. This is surely wrong, isn't it ? It also says that the radicals are < 97 sq inches.
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Nope. It’s dead on (didn’t click the link until now :p). Here’s why: Rackets’ headsize spec is measured before stringing. The listed headsize is measured after stringing; due to string tension pulling towards the center of the racket, headsize gets smaller after it’s strung, & the amt & location of tension for m’s & x’s & frame stiffness changes how much it decreases & what shape the hoop becomes after stringing.
 
DJTaurus said:
@galapagos On my second demo with TF40 305 16x19 i had probably one of my best serving experiences with any other racquet….. and it’s a shame cause 2 months ago the first time i demoed this stick (different racquet) serve was lacking. Tecnifibre should do sth with quality control.

Put your racquets down and let me tell you this. Like previous TF40 this racquet line gives me the best sensation / ball feedback since my beloved Blade V5. This is the heaven of plushness. I tried it with all tecnifibre poly strings and by far ice code was the best. At least for me….. because it gives me the most free power among red code, black code, 4S and razor code. Red code was second best…. less solid feeling but more free spin.

My only knock is free power. It’s all about control and precision. You must be on attack and take full swings to be rewarded. Very solid and stable on impact and as i said my favourite feeling stick since blade v5. Because only of that feel i am thinking to pull the trigger and buy one (found one proper specked) in order to try it with different string combos / tensions and see if i can extract more free power. Just trust me i ve tried every stick out there from the main manufacturers….. I am curious why whiteout doesn’t get the same praise while is also foam filled. I ve also play tested the upcoming 305 isoflex (RS successor)….. it doesn’t even come close to TF40s sweet feel…..
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Ye i’ve been using blade v5 as well. Its kinda there but i Agree with blade i was getting much more power but my wrist hated the weight distribution. With my tf40 even at some weight at the top and static weight around 350 strung i feel very comfortable
 
Question. I am using a tfight 305 RS 1 at grip size 3. And got two xtcs at a grip size 2.

I wanted to build up the grip so I put one full size shrink build up sleeve on one xtc. Kept the original grip. Strung racket at 54 lbs. and put two over grips on.
Total weight was 350 grams. So I added weight to the handle and balanced to the same at 350 on my RS 305.

instead of adding a shrink sleeve - will a tecnifibre wax resin grip at 2.1 mm increase grip size? I read on a few comments of the product it almost did by 1.5 grip sizes.
 
DJTaurus said:
Iga has even more free power than RS300. But yeah RS300 > TF40 16x19…. on the other hand TF40 more free spin and a lot more solid ball impact…… if you are unlucky with RS300 quality control it can also feel hollow…..
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DJTaurus said:
Iga has even more free power than RS300. But yeah RS300 > TF40 16x19…. on the other hand TF40 more free spin and a lot more solid ball impact…… if you are unlucky with RS300 quality control it can also feel hollow…..
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Your presentation of the 300RS is not very appealing :)
I didn't mind the HH and high SW of the 305RS, on the contrary I think this racquet plays very solid with an amazing plowthrough, but I understand that it can be cumbersome. I really liked the feel, dampened but not muted (feels much better than a Pure Strike IMO). I think the foam has something to do with it and that's why I'm interested in Tecnifibre. Does the 300RS have that feel? If so, it may be interesting for me with some weight added at 3-9.
I didn't mind the 18x19 string pattern of the 305RS, although I'm more used to more open string patterns. I'm still hesitating to make the switch and I would like to try the 300RS or the TF40 305 16x19, but I'm afraid this one is too low-powered since I have to admit that I'm not getting younger and a little boost helps. Too bad only the 305RS is available where I am.
 
BillKid said:
Your presentation of the 300RS is not very appealing :)
I didn't mind the HH and high SW of the 305RS, on the contrary I think this racquet plays very solid with an amazing plowthrough, but I understand that it can be cumbersome. I really liked the feel, dampened but not muted (feels much better than a Pure Strike IMO). I think the foam has something to do with it and that's why I'm interested in Tecnifibre. Does the 300RS have that feel? If so, it may be interesting for me with some weight added at 3-9.
I didn't mind the 18x19 string pattern of the 305RS, although I'm more used to more open string patterns. I'm still hesitating to make the switch and I would like to try the 300RS or the TF40 305 16x19, but I'm afraid this one is too low-powered since I have to admit that I'm not getting younger and a little boost helps. Too bad only the 305RS is available where I am.
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If you liked RS305 I am afraid you will be disappointed by both 300RS and TF40 whatever pattern
 
abhi_trip said:
Thank you @djNEiGht and @Fintft . I've one more question. I saw some posters in an earlier thread claiming that the TF40 is not a true 98 but a 96.6 sq inch racket. Is there any truth to their claims, or is it rubbish ?
Can you also comment on the power level of the racket ? How is the power compared to some other 98s.
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Stock it was ok powerwise(but less than Prokennex Doppio), but now after adding weight, it might be too head heavy (I'll play with it and have it ballanced like my beloved Prokennex Doppio) and harder to use than my RF97A.
 
Fintft said:
Stock it was ok powerwise(but less than Prokennex Doppio), but now after adding weight, it might be too head heavy (I'll play with it and have it ballanced like my beloved Prokennex Doppio) and harder to use than my RF97A.
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And it seems....stiffer?!!! Same static weight (346g as the Prokennex), same string, just a bit more head heavy (after leather grip and 6g to the throat).
I am puzzled and will remove the 6g.
 
Fintft said:
And it seems....stiffer?!!! Same static weight (346g as the Prokennex), same string, just a bit more head heavy (after leather grip and 6g to the throat).
I am puzzled and will remove the 6g.
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Please ignore the above (if you haven't done it already), as the string was simply brand new, hence the stiffnes.

I had too many matches to play and didn't trust the TF40 racquet to try it for longer and instead I went to my tested Prokennex Doppio. It was only today, when the same strings got old on the Prokennex that I playeda match with the two TF40 305 18M prev gen and I liked it a lot, for the extra power and didn't feel stiff.

Sigh...
/End of appologizes
 
DJTaurus said:
@galapagos On my second demo with TF40 305 16x19 i had probably one of my best serving experiences with any other racquet….. and it’s a shame cause 2 months ago the first time i demoed this stick (different racquet) serve was lacking. Tecnifibre should do sth with quality control.

Put your racquets down and let me tell you this. Like previous TF40 this racquet line gives me the best sensation / ball feedback since my beloved Blade V5. This is the heaven of plushness. I tried it with all tecnifibre poly strings and by far ice code was the best. At least for me….. because it gives me the most free power among red code, black code, 4S and razor code. Red code was second best…. less solid feeling but more free spin.

My only knock is free power. It’s all about control and precision. You must be on attack and take full swings to be rewarded. Very solid and stable on impact and as i said my favourite feeling stick since blade v5. Because only of that feel i am thinking to pull the trigger and buy one (found one proper specked) in order to try it with different string combos / tensions and see if i can extract more free power. Just trust me i ve tried every stick out there from the main manufacturers….. I am curious why whiteout doesn’t get the same praise while is also foam filled. I ve also play tested the upcoming 305 isoflex (RS successor)….. it doesn’t even come close to TF40s sweet feel…..
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Do pull the trigger!If you end up selling it after all I'll gladly take it off your hands ;)
 
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