Lozannois
Rookie
Whahou! Sounds amazing. And you would say control and power level is similar to the blade?
Tecnifibre Official - Racquets
Whahou! Sounds amazing. And you would say control and power level is similar to the blade?
Yeah, control is better then the new blade and power is close slightly but more power as well.
Only thing i prefer on blade was the feel coz it does have unique feel, but i did play with luxilon alu power with it.
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Will give some scoring for 300rs based on tw reviews :
Power 82
Comfort 84
Ground strokes 86 with some weight 87
Serve 82
slice 81
spin 84
stability 86 very high for such light frame, it has huge sweet spot even bigger then 305
manev 86 very , very light frame
control 87
feel 87
Total 87 with some weight , and 86 in normal weight.
plus: ground strokes, sweet spot , control ,
minus:to light for some
Frame i played with had 2 or 3 g on 12 .
Power 82
Comfort 84
Ground strokes 86 with some weight 87
Serve 82
slice 81
spin 84
stability 86 very high for such light frame, it has huge sweet spot even bigger then 305
manev 86 very , very light frame
control 87
feel 87
Total 87 with some weight , and 86 in normal weight.
plus: ground strokes, sweet spot , control ,
minus:to light for some
Frame i played with had 2 or 3 g on 12 .
I'm really into the RS 300/305 racquets, but they don't make one with 4 1/8'' grip size in the States.
I asked in a different thread, @Tecnifibre Official responded that some countries may have 4 1/8". Anyone knows which countries and any specific websites?
Or does anyone know whether Tecnifibre grip size runs big/small comparing to Babolat Pure Strike?
If anyone has experience changing a 4 2/8'' racquet into a 4 1/8'' without ruining the experience, let me know how you did it! I really want leather grips but it seems it's not thin enough for the customization.
I asked in a different thread, @Tecnifibre Official responded that some countries may have 4 1/8". Anyone knows which countries and any specific websites?
Or does anyone know whether Tecnifibre grip size runs big/small comparing to Babolat Pure Strike?
If anyone has experience changing a 4 2/8'' racquet into a 4 1/8'' without ruining the experience, let me know how you did it! I really want leather grips but it seems it's not thin enough for the customization.
GeoffHYL
Professional
Have played for about a week with a new TFight 305 RS. Am really enjoying this racquet. Was concerned that it might be a bit stiffer than I like or the swingweight might be a tad high, but it seems to fit my game like a glove. It is a really solid feel, but is still comfortable with a stiff poly string. At some point I will demo the 300 and 315 models of the RS line as well. I think Tecnifibre has a great lineup of racquets with the TF40 305 and 315 along with the RS line.
Winners or Errors
Legend
OK, people who have hit with the TF40 305 and the TFight 305 RS. My son is improving and about to abscond with my TFight 305 XTC's. Which of the two should he demo? He hits with a lot of spin, but it's the solid feel and tighter spin from my 305 that has him preferring it to his Graphene Extreme Pro. I'm probably going to suffer the loan this fall, but demoing and then Christmas... right around the corner. Again, your thoughts? I have not hit with either, though I suspect they are similar to what I have.
ClaudTT
Semi-Pro
Demo these rackets, they are very high end (this side of Pro) but slightly markedly different, so he can feel the real differences and make an election. I think is the best way.
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t_pac
Semi-Pro
'Yes' and 'not really'
An aggressively shaped poly main, 4lb differential and low overall tension (low 40s) helped a bit but it was still a bit of an issue, especially in higher level matches when I was defending more, getting less time to prep shots.
ClaudTT
Semi-Pro
Reduce string gage, lower string tension and use strings with high spin capability. If that is not enough, you are playing with the wrong pattern.
RoarTT
Semi-Pro
Agree.
I also struggle a bit low launch angle on the Technifibre TF40s. It's a key reason I hope they make the string pattern more open, or release a 16/19 version. Love the racquets (they are what i use rn), but want a bit more spin and height over net. And more swingweight on the 315 would be good. I use the ice code at the lowest recommened tension and have adjusted my grip slightly to be more western.
The idea that a 18/20 racquet is more 'controlled' seems wrong to me. Tennis players use spin to control the trajectory and bounce of the ball. If you don't have enough spin, you therefore have less control. So they give these racquets a dense pattern to make them more 'controlled' and therefore differentiate them in the lineup, but it's a false notion without evidence behind it (does federer have less control cause he uses 16/19? No he is precise largely he directs the ball with his spin).
The idea that a 18/20 racquet is more 'controlled' seems wrong to me. Tennis players use spin to control the trajectory and bounce of the ball. If you don't have enough spin, you therefore have less control. So they give these racquets a dense pattern to make them more 'controlled' and therefore differentiate them in the lineup, but it's a false notion without evidence behind it (does federer have less control cause he uses 16/19? No he is precise largely he directs the ball with his spin).
Twe grading is out and looks like exact same as mine minus marks gradings which is a joke.
After playing with it for a while i would put to 2 point less in stability so 84 . And also remove sweet spot from positives , its still very good tho.
And minus 1 in comfort so 83 .
Also this depends on strings.
Everything else stays.
Top frame non the less.
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Deleted member 776614
Guest
I recently tested the Tfight 305. I lIked everything about it except it seemed maneuverability seemed to really suffer, particularly for 305g frame. I‘d compare it to Pure Strike 98, which had a little more power and spin and easier handling, but harsher feel.
I almost passed over the rest of the Tecnifibre line as I didn’t realize the differences in model numbers! The Tfight 305 is a good weight for me, but the highest swing weight of any racquet I’ve used so far! So now I’m super eager to try the Tfight 300 and TF40 305. I have a very strong feeling one of these will be the racquet I end up playing.
It seems like the Tfight 300 should have maneuverability increase, and the 16x19 will give more power and spin. So it’s just a matter of whether or not I miss the control of the 18x20, and if I like the softer frame of the TF40 I guess.
I almost passed over the rest of the Tecnifibre line as I didn’t realize the differences in model numbers! The Tfight 305 is a good weight for me, but the highest swing weight of any racquet I’ve used so far! So now I’m super eager to try the Tfight 300 and TF40 305. I have a very strong feeling one of these will be the racquet I end up playing.
It seems like the Tfight 300 should have maneuverability increase, and the 16x19 will give more power and spin. So it’s just a matter of whether or not I miss the control of the 18x20, and if I like the softer frame of the TF40 I guess.
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ClaudTT
Semi-Pro
You have a lots of tests to do... amigo.
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It's still 18x19 string pattern, so the old racquet most likely
Alexh22
Professional
18 x 19. Definitely not tf40
I think that Tfight 300 RS will be your next racquet...
For me, better spin, more maneuverability, larger sweetspot, but little less power then 305.
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Deleted member 776614
Guest
I just picked up the Tfight 300 and TF40 305 to demo - so stoked! I want to love the TF40 because of what I've read/heard about the feel, but that string pattern looks pretty dense. I had a little trouble getting the Tfight 305 (18x19) to land short of the line with my 2HBH, but maybe the lower SW of the TF40 will help. It's my money shot and just my natural swing so not sure I want to change it.
Looks shouldn't matter, but somehow I just feel like a winner with the TFight in my hand! The modernized square frame, 98" head, and that 16x19 pattern make it look like a serious weapon. The lower swing weight also feels like it has more room for customization.
It's going to be an exciting and fun 3 days!! =D
Looks shouldn't matter, but somehow I just feel like a winner with the TFight in my hand! The modernized square frame, 98" head, and that 16x19 pattern make it look like a serious weapon. The lower swing weight also feels like it has more room for customization.
It's going to be an exciting and fun 3 days!! =D
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Notorious_Junkballer
Hall of Fame
So which one of them has lower SW?
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Deleted member 776614
Guest
According to TW:
TF40 305: SW=326
TFight 300: SW=320
I can't confirm exact numbers but Tfight 300 does feel lighter/faster.
ClaudTT
Semi-Pro
Joe, is the TFight 300 RS ? or is the XTC ?
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Deleted member 776614
Guest
Tfight 300 RS = SW 320
www.tennis-warehouse.com
Tfight 305 RS has SW=333 and was too slow for me. I didn't know spec when I had it, and it didn't feel heavy static, but it took noticeably more effort to get the stick on the ball. The TFight 300 RS feels A LOT faster.
Tecnifibre TFight 300 RS Racquet | Tennis Warehouse
www.tennis-warehouse.com
Tfight 305 RS has SW=333 and was too slow for me. I didn't know spec when I had it, and it didn't feel heavy static, but it took noticeably more effort to get the stick on the ball. The TFight 300 RS feels A LOT faster.
Notorious_Junkballer
Hall of Fame
Okay. My "problem" was that in your post you first talked about the TF40 having lower SW and then later the Tfight having the same thing.
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Used to be Good Guy
Guest
Just got my new TF40 305's and am really excited.
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Deleted member 776614
Guest
Okay. My "problem" was that in your post you first talked about the TF40 having lower SW and then later the Tfight having the same thing.
ahh, I was comparing TF40 305 to Tfight 305. TF 40 305 is 326. Tfight 305 is 333! So yes, lower swing weight of TF40 is helping! TFight 300 swing weight is too low for me. I added weight and will try again.
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Deleted member 776614
Guest
Congrats!! What strings??Just got my new TF40 305's and am really excited.
5.0 in 3.0 Body Guy
Rookie
Solinco Revolution 17 gauge. I’m the artist formally known as Used to be Good Guy. I ended up (somehow) having a prior account so I had TW delete the other one.
5.0 in 3.0 Body Guy
Rookie
Another glamour shot,
ClaudTT
Semi-Pro
HOT !!!! power rackets no doubt !!!Just got my new TF40 305's and am really excited.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
is this the racket that Medvedev was using in london?Just got my new TF40 305's and am really excited.
ClaudTT
Semi-Pro
This is TF40 18x20 pattern. TFight 305 are 18x19 and a little stiffer the RS and equal the XTC.
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Deleted member 776614
Guest
I picked up my TF40 305 today. 3-1/4 grip, Tecnifibre HDX 17 strings at 55lbs. Strung weight 316g, balance 332mm, SW 313. There were 3 with my grip size in the shop and I thought this one felt a little lighter. I figured it was probably placebo since were talking a couple grams and/or a few swing weight points. But I guess I was right! This is in comparison to the one I had on demo, which was pretty much exactly the same measurements at the TW spec. I figured it’s easier to start light and add weight, than the other way around.
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5.0 in 3.0 Body Guy
Rookie
I'm going to go hit outside in about an hour. Its only 46 degrees Fahrenheit, but all of the clubs are closed in the state of Minnesota, so this might be my only chance for awhile. It will be my first time hitting my TF40's.
5.0 in 3.0 Body Guy
Rookie
I did get out to hit a few balls.
I like the frames, but am not sure I’m sold on Solinco Revolution. Maybe it was the temperature (45 degree Fahrenheit), but the racquets felt a bit “pingy” and not what I would call plush. It will be fun to see what they feel like once I can play indoors.
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
@Tecnifibre Official
I (and probably others) need your help with your cavalcade of new poly-multis.
Can you give us a brief comparison between Triax, RPX, and HDMX in terms of "how much poly", their coatings, power, and tension maintenance? They all look to be constructed the same just with different materials. I think we all like Triax a ton (I know I did) ... but RPX seems to be the better value... and why keep HDMX around if Triax is so good?
Thanks!
I (and probably others) need your help with your cavalcade of new poly-multis.
Can you give us a brief comparison between Triax, RPX, and HDMX in terms of "how much poly", their coatings, power, and tension maintenance? They all look to be constructed the same just with different materials. I think we all like Triax a ton (I know I did) ... but RPX seems to be the better value... and why keep HDMX around if Triax is so good?
Thanks!
tennisislife4622
Rookie
Anybody hit with the RS 315? Might be worth a demo..
5.0 in 3.0 Body Guy
Rookie
So I took off the the Technifibre vibration dampeners I was using and went back to what I used growing up (rubber bands). The pingy-ness I described previously?.....gone. Unreal. The way the Technifibre dampeners are made they really only hug two mains, but no crosses. With rubber bands you can do so much more.
BounceHitBounceHit
Legend
yes. Predictably it’s between a TF40 305 (18x20) and the RS 305 (16x19)
BounceHitBounceHit
Legend
Try Prince Diablo 17 at 42-48 pounds
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Deleted member 776614
Guest
I had my first real day with TF40. At max tension 17s is still super comfortable and precise, without giving up too much spin. I intentionally sacrificed power with string tension, but the thinner string seems to be making up for the spin as planned. It’s truly playing exactly as I wanted!
Even though it’s measuring less, it feels heavier swing weight and head weight than what I demoed. I tried a couple grams above and below the grip, but I think it’s actually the grip since it’s a size smaller, so todays mission is All Things Grip at the local tennis shop. I personally like the feel of bevels (and love rectangular grips - thanks Tecnifibre!!) so I’m thinking a half size heat shrink, thin grip, and thin over grip.
I’m still torn between another TF40 and a Tfight for my second racquet. Right now I feel like I’d appreciate having a lighter swinging racquet. Eventually I can weight them the same, but that means my backup is technically different. The only league coming up is private (Covid = no USTA), and since I’m technically below the min level I’m not expecting to win anything. So maybe two different racquets is OK until I decide on a primary stick.
I guess it’s pretty tough to decide between two similar racquets with demo sticks. It seems like strings, grips, and individual weights can make a much bigger difference than the difference in frame and even string pattern between Tfight and TF40. (The TFight I used was new, but the strings were all notched together, so I wasn’t getting good spin or control.)
Even though it’s measuring less, it feels heavier swing weight and head weight than what I demoed. I tried a couple grams above and below the grip, but I think it’s actually the grip since it’s a size smaller, so todays mission is All Things Grip at the local tennis shop. I personally like the feel of bevels (and love rectangular grips - thanks Tecnifibre!!) so I’m thinking a half size heat shrink, thin grip, and thin over grip.
I’m still torn between another TF40 and a Tfight for my second racquet. Right now I feel like I’d appreciate having a lighter swinging racquet. Eventually I can weight them the same, but that means my backup is technically different. The only league coming up is private (Covid = no USTA), and since I’m technically below the min level I’m not expecting to win anything. So maybe two different racquets is OK until I decide on a primary stick.
I guess it’s pretty tough to decide between two similar racquets with demo sticks. It seems like strings, grips, and individual weights can make a much bigger difference than the difference in frame and even string pattern between Tfight and TF40. (The TFight I used was new, but the strings were all notched together, so I wasn’t getting good spin or control.)
