Tecnifibre Official - Racquets

[avocadoz]

The TF40 is one of the most complete racquets I've ever hit with. By that, I mean it does everything well without an obvious weakness. You can say its only weakness may be that it doesn't generate as much spin but that's to be expected in an 18x20 pattern. You can still generate good spin with the right technique. I've never seen a racquet that perfectly balances power and control like the TF40. It's incredibly stable for its weight. The HL balance doesn't really bother me. Despite being similar in HL balance to the Blade, it doesn't feel as sluggish. Putting on a heavier synthetic or leather grip solves that problem easily. It's also one of the best feeling racquets around. There's a sweet classic connection to the ball and no gimmicky flex involved. To me, it's the best 98 sq in racquets around today.

 

[TomTennis495]

The TF40 is one of the most complete racquets I've ever hit with. By that, I mean it does everything well without an obvious weakness. You can say its only weakness may be that it doesn't generate as much spin but that's to be expected in an 18x20 pattern. It's also one of the best feeling racquets around. There's a sweet classic connection to the ball and no gimmicky flex involved. To me, it's the best 98 sq in racquets around today.

Yup. Agree with this 100%

 

[ClaudTT]

Yup. Agree with this 100%

I still cannot understand why is not available in 16M pattern.... a total mystery. Or a missed opportunity.
I demoed and couldn't feel the capability of manipulating the ball was there, flex was good, and ball was reliable but only within a narrow angle off strings... no matter what you do.
As you can see, no pros have taken on this racket...

 

[Deleted member 776614]

As you can see, no pros have taken this racket...

Maybe that's just a numbers game - think about how many Pure Drives there are in relation to Pure Strikes. 16x19 in the Pure Strike doesn't make it compete with the Pure Drive in terms of prevalence.

At first I wished there was a 16x19, but since getting comfortable with this racquet I wouldn't change a thing.

 

[matchpoint9]

After reading so many good things about TF40 305, I bought one to see how it is. With leather grip + 6g of tungsten tape under the grip, plus OG and dampener, mine is 339g and 31.8 cm balance. It’s a really good stick!

My main racquets are Graphene Touch PT57As with pretty similar specs (342 SW, 31.3 cm balance, 340g). There are a lot of similarities IMO between the two — the feel, the control, spin, launch angle. The Prestige is faster to swing, TF40 feels heftier but also hit a heavier ball with the same effort. To me the TF40 feels like it has a higher SW, although it’s not. Next is probably to put gut / poly in it, which is my usual setup. Has anyone put gut / poly in TF40?

 

[Nostradamus]

Which technifibre is this racket, i am going to switch to it

 

[Addxyz]

After reading so many good things about TF40 305, I bought one to see how it is. With leather grip + 6g of tungsten tape under the grip, plus OG and dampener, mine is 339g and 31.8 cm balance. It’s a really good stick!

My main racquets are Graphene Touch PT57As with pretty similar specs (342 SW, 31.3 cm balance, 340g). There are a lot of similarities IMO between the two — the feel, the control, spin, launch angle. The Prestige is faster to swing, TF40 feels heftier but also hit a heavier ball with the same effort. To me the TF40 feels like it has a higher SW, although it’s not. Next is probably to put gut / poly in it, which is my usual setup. Has anyone put gut / poly in TF40?

Gut / poly is amazing in it.

 

[t_pac]

Agreed, I loved gut/poly in my TF40s

 

[GeoffHYL]

Which technifibre is this racket, i am going to switch to it

Probably this one:

Tecnifibre ATP TFight 315 XTC Racquet Review - Tennis Warehouse

www.tennis-warehouse.com

Not currently for sale, was replaced by the TFight RS series.

 

[ClaudTT]

Agreed, I loved gut/poly in my TF40s

Gut mains ? or crosses ...?

 

[t_pac]

Gut Mains with Tier 1 Ghostwire in the crosses

 

[matchpoint9]

Gut Mains with Tier 1 Ghostwire in the crosses

Curious what tension you put on the gut? I’m usually at 50 lbs with my Prestige, I think I need to bump up a couple of pounds for tf40.

 

[Deleted member 776614]

Probably this one:

Tecnifibre ATP TFight 315 XTC Racquet Review - Tennis Warehouse

www.tennis-warehouse.com

Not currently for sale, was replaced by the TFight RS series.

Good call - and it has the old Tecnifibre logo at the top of the handle.

 

[Deleted member 780836]

Which technifibre is this racket, i am going to switch to it

Bruh, you are way too obsessed with the stanford tennis guys lmao. If you don't mind me asking, did you go to stanford or a nearby uni and why do you love the stanford tennis team so much? And how do you watch college tennis is there a way to watch it online?

 

[Nostradamus]

Bruh, you are way too obsessed with the stanford tennis guys lmao. If you don't mind me asking, did you go to stanford or a nearby uni and why do you love the stanford tennis team so much? And how do you watch college tennis is there a way to watch it online?

which one do you think is the closet to what he's using that's at TW website ?? i am going to order it tomorrow from TW and switch to it

 

[Deleted member 780836]

which one do you think is the closet to what he's using that's at TW website ?? i am going to order it tomorrow from TW and switch to it

Tecnifibre TFight 315 RS Racquet | Tennis Warehouse

www.tennis-warehouse.com

This is the successor to the xtc 315

 

[t_pac]

Curious what tension you put on the gut? I’m usually at 50 lbs with my Prestige, I think I need to bump up a couple of pounds for tf40.

Unfortunately I played around with so many tensions and it was a while back I can't really remember! I'd probably go around 52/48, but I do like lower tensions (play full poly in the mid-40s)

 

[ivan89]

I got my Tecnifibre demo pack from TW on Tuesday, got to hit and play a practice set yesterday. Quick impressions:

1) TFight 305 RS: hit a bit with it and didn't really like it, felt too sluggish (not surprising given the swingweight).
2) TF40 305: felt very nice when hitting (sort of old school, thin beam Prestige-like feel), good power and control, but when we started playing a set, I went 1-3 down and switched to the next racquet:
3) TFight 300 RS: really loved it. Went from 1-3 down to 6-3 up (first time my match against this opponent didn't go to a tie break). Very fast through the air, maneuverable, easy to use, excellent power and access to spin, yet good control (I hit two drop shot winners in the last game of the match).

Comparing the TF40 305 and the TFight 300 RS, the former feels a bit "nicer" and more controllable but requires me to do everything right (proper footwork, proper timing, etc.). The latter is a bit easier to use and offers a bit of extra help when I get pushed around. Both nice racquets, but I in the match setting I play better with the TFight 300 RS.

I tried the Head Radical MP 2021 earlier this year; the TFight 300 RS felt very similar (not surprising given that the specs are almost identical). Both are excellent racquets, I feel like I could switch to either one right away and play well.

 

[Deleted member 776614]

@ivan89 that was pretty much the same experience I had with Tfight 300, 305, and TF40 305. I bought bought Tfight 300 and TF40 305. The Tfight was easier to play well with, and the TF40 felt like something I had to work for and would maybe grow into. Let me tell you, it didn't take long! I thought Tfight had more power, but then after learning to hit the TF40 it freaking crushes balls. There's a lot of mass in the hoop.

 

[ivan89]

@ivan89 that was pretty much the same experience I had with Tfight 300, 305, and TF40 305. I bought bought Tfight 300 and TF40 305. The Tfight was easier to play well with, and the TF40 felt like something I had to work for and would maybe grow into. Let me tell you, it didn't take long! I thought Tfight had more power, but then after learning to hit the TF40 it freaking crushes balls. There's a lot of mass in the hoop.

My current racquet is the IG Prestige Pro. While the TF 40 305 is quite a bit lighter, there are some similarities with the Prestige (I'd say more power, but similar great feel). However, given that overall I am in the market for an easier to use racquet (and I am going to buy only one racquet), I guess I would lean more towards the TFight 300 or Radical MP, rather than the TF40 305. However, I still have a few days left with the demos, so I will definitely try to hit more with both the TF40 305 and TFight 300 and see if my impressions change in any way.

 

[ClaudTT]

I got my Tecnifibre demo pack from TW on Tuesday, got to hit and play a practice set yesterday. Quick impressions:

1) TFight 305 RS: hit a bit with it and didn't really like it, felt too sluggish (not surprising given the swingweight).
2) TF40 305: felt very nice when hitting (sort of old school, thin beam Prestige-like feel), good power and control, but when we started playing a set, I went 1-3 down and switched to the next racquet:
3) TFight 300 RS: really loved it. Went from 1-3 down to 6-3 up (first time my match against this opponent didn't go to a tie break). Very fast through the air, maneuverable, easy to use, excellent power and access to spin, yet good control (I hit two drop shot winners in the last game of the match).

Comparing the TF40 305 and the TFight 300 RS, the former feels a bit "nicer" and more controllable but requires me to do everything right (proper footwork, proper timing, etc.). The latter is a bit easier to use and offers a bit of extra help when I get pushed around. Both nice racquets, but I in the match setting I play better with the TFight 300 RS.

I tried the Head Radical MP 2021 earlier this year; the TFight 300 RS felt very similar (not surprising given that the specs are almost identical). Both are excellent racquets, I feel like I could switch to either one right away and play well.

Had almost the same experience, except did not test Head MP Rad.
I wish a TFight 300 RS with 2 RA's more flex, like the TF40 at ~64. But RS is a powerful racket EVERYwhere, lots of spin with open string pattern, yet has touch and big sweetspot.
End up with RS300 frames and had to drop 4lbs in tension for my arm, but the racket 'works' mechanically at higher tension better 56-58 (I could hit better returns than 30yrs ago). However, My arm cannot survive there.
It DOES eats strings well (RS300).... a minor for me. Another one is not having a butt door, so it is much more labor to add weight for customization.
I can say confidently that these are typically modern engineering frames Year 2020... that have superior performance.
If you like one or the other is because they fit your style of playing, both are high performance.

 

[ivan89]

@ivan89 that was pretty much the same experience I had with Tfight 300, 305, and TF40 305. I bought bought Tfight 300 and TF40 305. The Tfight was easier to play well with, and the TF40 felt like something I had to work for and would maybe grow into. Let me tell you, it didn't take long! I thought Tfight had more power, but then after learning to hit the TF40 it freaking crushes balls. There's a lot of mass in the hoop.

Well, here is an update. I played a local ladder match with the TFight 300RS yesterday. My opponent was a lefty with a good serve and precise groundstrokes. I couldn't really dial in on my returns and lost badly. I felt like the racquet did very well in defensive situations (I could hit defensive shots, and sometimes even defensive winners, with a very short swing). However, I didn't quite like it on the returns. Maybe it's me and not the racquet, but the feel just wasn't there. I switched to the TF40 305 after the end on the "official" match and played a couple more games with it, and l felt like I was able to return with it better.

Played another match against my usual opponent with the TF40 305 today. Was tired after playing yesterday and lost 3-6, but I really enjoyed the TF40/ While it doesn't have the easy power and spin that the 300 RS has, when I do everything properly, it certainly crushes balls. I just need to be disciplined and use my legs and body, not just my hands. I actually missed quite a few balls long because I wasn't patient/disciplined enough: wanted to go for easy winners and make the ball dip with a wrist motion, but this is not how the TF40 is supposed to work.

Anyway, I need to send my demos back tomorrow. If I were to choose between the TFight 300 RS and the TF40 305, the TF40 has eventually won me over. While it's a bit more demanding, I like its feel more, I like returning with it more, and I feel like it would be really rewarding if I do everything right.

Will I buy it? Well, perhaps not so fast. I am still undecided between the TF40 and the Radical MP. I've tried several other racquets and liked them less, but these two are very close. However, I tried the Radical about 5 months ago and didn't get to play any matches with it, so it's difficult to make fair comparisons. I'll probably demo the Radical MP once again, alongside the Pure Strike 16x19, the Pure Aero VS, and either the Speed MP or the VCORE 98 (if TW allows me to demo 4 racquets at once). And then I'll choose between the TF40 and the Radical MP... or one of the other three racquets, if I like them more.

 

[avocadoz]

Well, here is an update. I played a local ladder match with the TFight 300RS yesterday. My opponent was a lefty with a good serve and precise groundstrokes. I couldn't really dial in on my returns and lost badly. I felt like the racquet did very well in defensive situations (I could hit defensive shots, and sometimes even defensive winners, with a very short swing). However, I didn't quite like it on the returns. Maybe it's me and not the racquet, but the feel just wasn't there. I switched to the TF40 305 after the end on the "official" match and played a couple more games with it, and l felt like I was able to return with it better.

Played another match against my usual opponent with the TF40 305 today. Was tired after playing yesterday and lost 3-6, but I really enjoyed the TF40/ While it doesn't have the easy power and spin that the 300 RS has, when I do everything properly, it certainly crushes balls. I just need to be disciplined and use my legs and body, not just my hands. I actually missed quite a few balls long because I wasn't patient/disciplined enough: wanted to go for easy winners and make the ball dip with a wrist motion, but this is not how the TF40 is supposed to work.

Anyway, I need to send my demos back tomorrow. If I were to choose between the TFight 300 RS and the TF40 305, the TF40 has eventually won me over. While it's a bit more demanding, I like its feel more, I like returning with it more, and I feel like it would be really rewarding if I do everything right.

Will I buy it? Well, perhaps not so fast. I am still undecided between the TF40 and the Radical MP. I've tried several other racquets and liked them less, but these two are very close. However, I tried the Radical about 5 months ago and didn't get to play any matches with it, so it's difficult to make fair comparisons. I'll probably demo the Radical MP once again, alongside the Pure Strike 16x19, the Pure Aero VS, and either the Speed MP or the VCORE 98 (if TW allows me to demo 4 racquets at once). And then I'll choose between the TF40 and the Radical MP... or one of the other three racquets, if I like them more.

I was in a similar situation debating between the new Radical MP and TF40. I love the Radical MP as it does everything well and makes me work a bit less than the TF40. Unfortunately, after a couple of weeks playing with the Radical MP strung with Head Lynx Tour at 53 lbs, I developed tennis elbow. I figured maybe I could do some physical therapy, lower the tension to 50 lbs, and continue playing with it cuz I didn't want to give it up as I was playing so well with it. After a couple of months, my tennis elbow got worse and went back to the TF40 as it's more comfortable. The Radical MP's RA is a bit misleading as it plays stiffer, even more so than something like a Pure Aero. Hopefully it works out better for you.

 

[ClaudTT]

I was in a similar situation debating between the new Radical MP and TF40. I love the Radical MP as it does everything well and makes me work a bit less than the TF40. Unfortunately, after a couple of weeks playing with the Radical MP strung with Head Lynx Tour at 53 lbs, I developed tennis elbow. I figured maybe I could do some physical therapy, lower the tension to 50 lbs, and continue playing with it cuz I didn't want to give it up as I was playing so well with it. After a couple of months, my tennis elbow got worse and went back to the TF40 as it's more comfortable. The Radical MP's RA is a bit misleading as it plays stiffer, even more so than something like a Pure Aero. Hopefully it works out better for you.

This issue is more and more happening to players of all ages, when using frames above RA65... just that, wether manufacturers want to recognize or not.

 

[ivan89]

I was in a similar situation debating between the new Radical MP and TF40. I love the Radical MP as it does everything well and makes me work a bit less than the TF40. Unfortunately, after a couple of weeks playing with the Radical MP strung with Head Lynx Tour at 53 lbs, I developed tennis elbow. I figured maybe I could do some physical therapy, lower the tension to 50 lbs, and continue playing with it cuz I didn't want to give it up as I was playing so well with it. After a couple of months, my tennis elbow got worse and went back to the TF40 as it's more comfortable. The Radical MP's RA is a bit misleading as it plays stiffer, even more so than something like a Pure Aero. Hopefully it works out better for you.

Thanks for sharing your experience. Sorry to hear the Radical MP didn't work out for you. Interestingly, some TF40 users complain in the customer feedback section at TW that the TF40 plays stiff and may lead to elbow pain. Different people, different bodies, different experiences, I guess.

Anyway, I ended up ordering the Radical MP, Speed MP, Pure Aero VS, and VCORE 98 demos. Was also interested in Pure Strike 16x19, but decided to only pick one Babolat racquet as they are typically on the stiffer side (both are supposed to be great racquets, but I just wanted to try the PAVS more). I guess the Radical MP and PAVS are supposed to be relatively stiff, but the VCORE and especially the Speed MP should be pretty plush. I'll see how I like them.

 

[Deleted member 776614]

In my demo experience, the Pure Aero VS was more comfortable than the Pure Strike. It was really nice and my second or third choice after TF40 and maybe Tfight. I also found that if I tapped on unstrung frames, the Pure Strike (98) had more resonant vibration felt in the handle than pretty much any other frame I tried (and I tried many!)

I can't understand anyone saying the TF40 plays stiff unless they came from the softest, mushiest racquets. I'm 43 and get tendonitis pretty easily. I never worked out for anything in my life, and went from never playing tennis to averaging 5 days a week for the past 5 months with my TF40s. I'm now playing 3.5 and will be 4.0 within a year, have good racquet head speed and power, and a strong serve, and never once felt a twinge or anything in my elbow. That said I do play multi, but at 58lbs. I also have a relaxed grip! I find the TF40 more comfortable than the Head Speed Tour, but also with better feedback.

I tried a Blade Counterveil and it was definitely more plush than TF40, but also had way less feedback.

 

[PrinceYonex]

Does anyone know how much weight a leather grip adds to the TF40? I can't find information about how much the stock grip weighs in the thread on grip weights/thickness.

 

[Deleted member 776614]

What swing weight and balance are people getting with their TF40 305s? Mine have a range of about 10 SWP so I'm curious what is the average SW people are getting (not just what's listed on TW.)

The first two I got, and which I have been playing 5 days/week over the past 5 months with, are 298g/32.3cm unstrung, and 314g/33.2cm/313SW strung. That's really low swing weight! The next one I got was 298g/32.7cm unstrung, and 314g/33.7cm/324SW strung. The last one I got was 303g/32.6cm and 317g/33.6cm/319SW.

I feel like the 324SW is closest to what's expected, but also the biggest change from what I got used to, so not sure how to match all these or what to replace.

 

[Deleted member 776614]

Does anyone know how much weight a leather grip adds to the TF40? I can't find information about how much the stock grip weighs in the thread on grip weights/thickness.

Stock grip is 14 grams. It is 1.9mm thick when new, but it can compress down to 1.6mm depending on how you treat it (if you remove and reinstall it a couple times it really stretches out.)

 

[ClaudTT]

What swing weight and balance are people getting with their TF40 305s? Mine have a range of about 10 SWP so I'm curious what is the average SW people are getting (not just what's listed on TW.)

The first two I got, and which I have been playing 5 days/week over the past 5 months with, are 298g/32.3cm unstrung, and 314g/33.2cm/313SW strung. That's really low swing weight! The next one I got was 298g/32.7cm unstrung, and 314g/33.7cm/324SW strung. The last one I got was 303g/32.6cm and 317g/33.6cm/319SW.

I feel like the 324SW is closest to what's expected, but also the biggest change from what I got used to, so not sure how to match all these or what to replace.

Joe, the ONLY option to match SW is increasing.... unless you cut a piece of top guard... BUT, the best SW is what you feel works for you, the variables are all personal: arm weight, swing style, game style, strings setup.
So: 1. pick what is best for you and 2. adjust all rackets to it. 3. DO NOT change your swing or style to fit.
Hopefully, will be the SW324... if not get a lighter one and match all 3 and you will be happy thereafter.

 

[Deleted member 776614]

Thanks Claude. I just took all 3 out and actually I do like the 324SW the best, I would just want to put some lead near the butt cap. I also felt like the 319SW needed to be more polarized (kind of felt like the TF40 315 in a way), and the 313SW needed more of everything, haha So maybe matching all these will work out OK. I’ve been talking to a guy in NY, hopefully he can make them close enough that I don’t notice the difference.

 

[TimePlease]

My TF40 305 specs are:
302g/32.9cm unstrung
324SW strung

 

[Deleted member 776614]

I used the RacketTune app and got all 4 of my sticks matched! 324SW, 322 grams, 33.3 cm strung. I was stuck in a hole for like a month or two after getting them “professionally matched” and then the ensuing correction and experimentation. I‘m so glad that’s over!

II also got to try a couple friends’ sticks the other day - I love hitting other sticks and realizing how much I love the TF40! It really feels amazing and fits my style well.

 

[ClaudTT]

I used the RacketTune app and got all 4 of my sticks matched! 324SW, 322 grams, 33.3 cm strung. I was stuck in a hole for like a month or two after getting them “professionally matched” and then the ensuing correction and experimentation. I‘m so glad that’s over!

II also got to try a couple friends’ sticks the other day - I love hitting other sticks and realizing how much I love the TF40! It really feels amazing and fits my style well.

CONGRATS !!! your pursue of excellence will pay off more and more.

 

[BillKid]

Yesterday I demoed the TFight 305 RS.
I was not really attracted by the HH balance and 18x19 pattern. Actuallly I wanted to demo the 300 but it was not available at my shop.
What a great frame! It blew me away. Plow through and stability are just incredible, maneuvrability is good despite the high SW and balance. I felt very confident taking big cuts especially on OHBH (who said HL was better?). Slice was fantastic; my slice BH is usually floatty but it did surprisingly well with the TF 305. In contrast, topspin was so so. Some will say it’s a matter of technique but in comparison with many (if not all) other racquets that I demoed this week end (Gravity mp, Pure strike, pure aero VS and my beloved Beast 98) it was definitely the worst to get loopy spinny balls. In the past, when I was mostly playing on clay it would have been a deal breaker but now I’m mostly playing on hard courts and put less value on this. Power was there when required and it was very satisfying to crush the ball on the rise. I was able to hit big flat serve although it was more difficult to find kick on 2nd serve. It felt stable and solid on volleys.
In all, I found it is an awesome racquet. Not sure if I will switch but I will think about it.
My main concern may be arm friendliness in the long term: rather stiff, moderate static weight, head heavy, pretty high SW, dense string pattern... not the definition of an healthy frame although comfort was OK during my 1 hour hitting session.

 

[ClaudTT]

Yesterday I demoed the TFight 305 RS.
I was not really attracted by the HH balance and 18x19 pattern. Actuallly I wanted to demo the 300 but it was not available at my shop.
What a great frame! It blew me away. Plow through and stability are just incredible, maneuvrability is good despite the high SW and balance. I felt very confident taking big cuts especially on OHBH (who said HL was better?). Slice was fantastic; my slice BH is usually floatty but it did surprisingly well with the TF 305. In contrast, topspin was so so. Some will say it’s a matter of technique but in comparison with many (if not all) other racquets that I demoed this week end (Gravity mp, Pure strike, pure aero VS and my beloved Beast 98) it was definitely the worst to get loopy spinny balls. In the past, when I was mostly playing on clay it would have been a deal breaker but now I’m mostly playing on hard courts and put less value on this. Power was there when required and it was very satisfying to crush the ball on the rise. I was able to hit big flat serve although it was more difficult to find kick on 2nd serve. It felt stable and solid on volleys.
In all, I found it is an awesome racquet. Not sure if I will switch but I will think about it.
My main concern may be arm friendliness in the long term: rather stiff, moderate static weight, head heavy, pretty high SW, dense string pattern... not the definition of an healthy frame although comfort was OK during my 1 hour hitting session.

On the spin reduction it is shaped strings that can get what you may need.
On the frame stiffness I compromised to softer strings, maintaining tension as closed as possible to make the frame 'engage' and restringing when strings got mutted.

 

[BillKid]

On the spin reduction it is shaped strings that can get what you may need.
On the frame stiffness I compromised to softer strings, maintaining tension as closed as possible to make the frame 'engage' and restringing when strings got mutted.

Thx
What strings would you recommend?
I like Volkl cyclone tour although tension maintenance is not fantastic
Anyway I think this foam filling makes for a very solid feel
Nice job Tecnifibre

 

[ClaudTT]

Thx
What strings would you recommend?
I like Volkl cyclone tour although tension maintenance is not fantastic

Yeah, Cyclone decays more than desirable... for spin I strung shaped "soft coply" 17ga (1.25) TF 4S, Tourna Silver 7, Solinco TB soft or Tourna Big Red 1.25 at low 40's and NO prestrech. I use multi crosses like Isospeed Pro1.25 and Control 1.30, TF MultiFeel 1.25, Tourna QuaiGut 1.25 at adjusted tension 2-4lb higher.
Honorable mention on soft Monofilament: Ashaway Zyex in case you need gut like flex... and Isospeed Cream.

 

[vanworth]

Is the Tecnifibre T-Flight RS range the same head shape as the TF40?

 

[DustinW]

I've been really enjoying the 300 RS for the last month of so. Really solid feeling for its weight, and I absolutely love serving with it.

 

[ClaudTT]

Is the Tecnifibre T-Flight RS range the same head shape as the TF40?

No, same area only.

 

[Deleted member 776614]

Going from 313 gram, 313 swing weight rackets to ~325 gram, 324 swing weight has got me all messed up. Plus these rackets are so different there’s no way to make them really match. It’s pretty frustrating - I was doing so well, now every time I play it’s about the rackets not being right. I’m trying to go back to the light one the way I’ve been playing it, but now it feels so light, its taking some getting used to.

Maybe I will try to work my way up to spec.

 

[vanworth]

No, same area only.

Thanks, is it noticeable? Quite want to try out this range if only just to have an 18x19 option in the bag.

 

[ClaudTT]

Thanks, is it noticeable? Quite want to try out this range if only just to have an 18x19 option in the bag.

Yes, very. Plays very different on all strokes.

 

[MrAvocado232]

Is there much difference in terms of power and control between the 300 and 305 RS? In terms of specs the 305 appeals to me more but that 333 SW scares me a little bit. Can a leather grip or a little bit of lead in the base transform the 305 into a more maneuverable and faster racquet?

 

[BillKid]

Is there much difference in terms of power and control between the 300 and 305 RS? In terms of specs the 305 appeals to me more but that 333 SW scares me a little bit. Can a leather grip or a little bit of lead in the base transform the 305 into a more maneuverable and faster racquet?

Don’t be scared and please stop talking about the 305RS.
Since I demoed it, it has become more and more difficult to resist, it plays so great. Please stop tempting me

 

[vanworth]

Interested if anyone has used a multi like Premier Control in their TF40 and which tension would be best.

 

[The Seeker]

I've been playing with the 305 xtc and its quite good. Power, enough spin, easy serves, stable.
It's what I wanted the 360+ speed pro to be. A bit thinner, bit more spin and 98 sq. in.
The kind of head heavy balance isn't whats I prefer but two overgrips help.
My main knock is the feel. Anything off center feels awful.
Does the RS 305 have such a better feel?
I've been considering the TF40 also, seems such a great racquet. Is it much more unforgiving and with so much less spin?

 

[ahmedyoussef]

I've just tried the TF40 RS 305 and 315 and i've been hitting with them for a week now. Both racquets felt the same except that the 315 was not as stable as the 305. So decided to focus on the 305 which the demo racquet came as 335 gm strung ( TF razor code) and with a wilson pro overgrip. The racquet has an amazing feel and comfort although razor code is not my favourite string by any means, it felt great. What surprised the most is the swing speed esp. from the baseline. It swings faster than what the balance point would suggest esp. compared to the blades which feel a bit sluggish and harder to swing. I think TF has done something good with the frame design. I am generally a flat hitter but i felt a little bit of lack of ball rotation coming from the racquet which it didn't bother me much, also i am sure i can get better spin with strings like 4G rough or volkl cyclone. Overall, the frame has a good balance between power and control, very solid, amazing feel, amazing comfort (best i've tried so far), manuevarability is not bad at all, spin (string sensitive) have to select the right string to get the spin I need.

 

[Slowtwitcher]

I've just tried the TF40 RS 305 and 315 and i've been hitting with them for a week now. Both racquets felt the same except that the 315 was not as stable as the 305. So decided to focus on the 305 which the demo racquet came as 335 gm strung ( TF razor code) and with a wilson pro overgrip. The racquet has an amazing feel and comfort although razor code is not my favourite string by any means, it felt great. What surprised the most is the swing speed esp. from the baseline. It swings faster than what the balance point would suggest esp. compared to the blades which feel a bit sluggish and harder to swing. I think TF has done something good with the frame design. I am generally a flat hitter but i felt a little bit of lack of ball rotation coming from the racquet which it didn't bother me much, also i am sure i can get better spin with strings like 4G rough or volkl cyclone. Overall, the frame has a good balance between power and control, very solid, amazing feel, amazing comfort (best i've tried so far), manuevarability is not bad at all, spin (string sensitive) have to select the right string to get the spin I need.

Do you have swingweight for that racquet? I got two 305s, one is 318SW and the other 337SW...