Tennis Warehouse Playtest: Tecnifibre TFight 2025

[TW Staff]

Attention Talk Tennis Members:

We have a limited quantity of Tecnifibre TFight racquets to playtest in select models (300, 300S, 305S, 315S). This playtest is open to USA Talk Tennis members only.

VERY IMPORTANT: Playtesters will be required to get their test racquet strung. Each racquet will be shipped with two set of strings. We have one grip size available - grip 3.

Application period is now closed. Selected participants will receive an email by end of day Wednesday, February 12th.

We have a very limited quantity of racquets to playtest. We select playtesters based on a number of factors, including message board participation and performance on past playtests.

Your review is due by Friday, March 14, 2024 by 5 pm PST.

Posting a full review by the deadline is necessary to remain in good standing for future playtests. Reviews lacking sufficient effort will resort in disqualification from the playtest program.

Include the following in your review:

String and tension used for test:
Tennis experience/background:
Describe your playing style (i.e. serve & volley):
Current racquet/string setups:
How many hours did you play with the racquet?

Comments on racquet performance for each stroke (each section should be 3-5 sentences minimum):
-Groundstrokes:
-Serves:
-Volleys:
-Serve returns:

Comments on racquet performance in each area (should be 2-3 sentences minimum)
Power/Control-
Top Spin/Slice-
Comfort-
Feel-
Maneuverability-
Stability-

General reaction/comments on overall performance:

Thanks,
TW Staff

We will delete “request sent” emails, but encourage a lively “pre-game” discussion on the racquets.


 

[Trip]

First! Would love to be in on this. Have been eyeing TFights for a while, especially the 305, having had experience with the Prestige 18x19 (G360+ Tour), and having played several other 18-main sticks that are close, such as the 2019 Tour 100P, I think could give a solid comparative review, including full unstrung spec with measured swing weight. Fingers crossed!

 

[Alcawrath]

Excited for this, seeing a lot of great reviews that are not only positive but also indicate that it is a significant update to the TFight series!

 

[Soundbyte]

Good luck everyone. It's a great frame. No need to throw my name into the ring this time

 

[TwinCinema]

I like that there’s 4 options of rackets. I’m sure most people will be drawn to the 305S but there’s a good variety to learn about and we’ll be able to compare across multiple sizes and weights.

 

[Yiuh]

hoping to get chosen (like many others I’m sure) for the 305s. Really enjoyed the last version, and very curious to try the update! It’s such a racquetaholic thing but dang I’m a sucker for an uncommon string pattern and the 18x19 is a great middle ground to me.

 

[PBODY99]

The 300 is very interesting for this older player.

 

[FrankyRelax]

Excited for this one. Have a demo coming but an extended one is always welcome

 

[samneher]

Would absolutely love the 300! Thank you Tennis Warehouse for making these possible!

 

[mogo]

Technifibre has been making steady improvements over the years. The 300 and new HL 305S look like racquets worth demoing.

 

[Rally]

Hoping I get to try out the 315S. I'm a Pro Staff 85/90/RF97 evangelist that is slowly starting to come to terms that while father time hasn't caught up to me yet, he's gaining on me. The V14 Pro Staff 97 sounds like a natural progression, but the similar specs and rave reviews of the TFight 315S have me very interested. Good luck to all the other applicants!

 

[M Pillai]

Seems like 305S is a real interesting one with 18x19 string pattern, kind of a modern trend. Should I try modern or classic big dilemma.....

 

[A_Instead]

Fun times...

 

[M Pillai]

For anyone trying to decide, possibly this saves a bit of trouble...

 

[hdjs94]

Been active on the tfight 305s thread and already have a 305s after demoing the racket. Highly highly interested in that 300s though as well as I normally did play with a 16x19 so would be good to compare to the 305s and especially the new GT98 that I have as well.

 

[WJ155]

I don’t think that I’d get in for the 305s, so I’ll settle for the heavier stick. I haven’t tried something like a 315s before, but I’m open to trying it. good luck to all entering!

 

[Humbi_HTX]

Very cool!

 

[pheonix6579]

Very good feedback coming out about these frames. I think initially people were weary of lower weight, but from the sounds of things people are really liking the frames.

 

[Djinn]

Currently looking for a new racquet setup that would work better on my one-handed than Pure Aero 98. Needless to say the new TFights have piqued my interest and I would love to be in on this test.

 

[A_Instead]

For those who put their name in this lottery..
Which frame did you punch your ticket for???

 

[ChrisJR3264]

I am hoping to get in on this play test.
My racket history includes:
tfight 305 xtc
Tfight 305 Rs
Tfight 305 iso

Recently the tfight 315.
I also have the original medvedev mold 95 sq inch VO series dynacore 18x19 22 mm beam that plays quite nice with a leather grip.

I was in on the 305 iso play test and immediately switched. Interested to see how the swing weight reduction will play in the new.

Big fan of the 18x19 pattern. I was also in on the prestige MP play test. Solid frame but I like the balance on the new tfight and interested to see how it will play.

 

[Trip]

@A_Instead - Per my original post: 305S.

@Djinn - Coming from the PA98, which model do you think has the most potential for you and your OHBH?

@ChrisJR3264 - Hope you get picked for the 305S as well. You of all people would know where it sits from a lineage perspective.

 

[ChrisJR3264]

@A_Instead - Per my original post: 305S.

@Djinn - Coming from the PA98, which model do you think has the most potential for you and your OHBH?

@ChrisJR3264 - Hope you get picked for the 305S as well. You of all people would know where it sits from a lineage perspective.

You as well.
I took my Tfight 305 DC VO3 95 out on the clay recently. Very nice precision. But clay still is evil.

 

[A_Instead]

I haven't applied yet.. but trying to decide between the 300 or the 300S..
I used the last ISO 300 for a while and liked it mostly..
I have the new TF 40 16x19 at the moment..
I still struggle with Tecnifibre grip shapes.

 

[adchris2]

Would love to try out the 300. I’ve been really keen on 300g, 100” frames lately. The Tfight caught my eye as I enjoyed the previous model, and enjoy the pallet shape actually. Not to mention the new cosmetic is top tier

 

[Vicious49]

I already purchased 3 305S from TW that I'm loving so I've decided to apply for the 300. I liked it on my short demo but felt a bit stiff and hollow compared to the 305S. But it's hard to tell with demo strings. It would be nice to have one I can try different strings with.

 

[ekucheraw]

Going in for a 315S, hoping to see if it can live up to the 315 Dynacore that Eubanks is using!!!

 

[ChrisJR3264]

Going in for a 315S, hoping to see if it can live up to the 315 Dynacore that Eubanks is using!!!

Eubanks looks to have switched to the 305

 

[ekucheraw]

Eubanks looks to have switched to the 305

*Was I guess then haha, my bad, still excited!

 

[shadow10]

This one is exciting! Having played with both the 305 and 315 T-Fights from the last generation, I should be able to provide a solid comparison and review for this playtest. Good luck to everyone!

 

[ChrisJR3264]

*Was I guess then haha, my bad, still excited!

Haha all good. I noticed it from a stringer who posted on IG he had the 18M frame.

 

[EastAngels2014]

Looking forward to this review, hoping I get chosen. Been loving the reviews I have read so far.

 

[Djinn]

@A_Instead - Per my original post: 305S.

@Djinn - Coming from the PA98, which model do you think has the most potential for you and your OHBH?

@ChrisJR3264 - Hope you get picked for the 305S as well. You of all people would know where it sits from a lineage perspective.

I think I need to test the 300s and the 305s, but I’m leaning more towards the 305s for sure.

 

[2ndServe]

Good luck everyone. It's a great frame. No need to throw my name into the ring this time

Which one did you try and if your tried a few which did you like

 

[Soundbyte]

305S is the one I tried and very much like

 

[ruervyn]

Fingers crossed, hoping to get selected for the 305s. never got a chance to play test here on TT.

 

[StringStrungStrang]

The Technifibre TFight lineup is getting tons of attention / love lately !! Are they good enough to make me finally put down my Pure Strike 98s ?
It seems everybody is crazy about them and I am finally starting to consider changing racquets. They look great, playtesters sing their praises and I am a sucker for red white and blue racquets. Can't wait to try them out on this playtest or a demo!

 

[hdjs94]

The Technifibre TFight lineup is getting tons of attention / love lately !! Are they good enough to make me finally put down my Pure Strike 98s ?
It seems everybody is crazy about them and I am finally starting to consider changing racquets. They look great, playtesters sing their praises and I am a sucker for red white and blue racquets. Can't wait to try them out on this playtest or a demo!

I personally switched from my pure strike!

 

[ChrisJR3264]

The Technifibre TFight lineup is getting tons of attention / love lately !! Are they good enough to make me finally put down my Pure Strike 98s ?
It seems everybody is crazy about them and I am finally starting to consider changing racquets. They look great, playtesters sing their praises and I am a sucker for red white and blue racquets. Can't wait to try them out on this playtest or a demo!

TF has always made a great tfight frame. I felt the xtc was the best version. The iso somewhat returned to that feel a bit but turned out to increase that SW a bit more than most liked. Even the VO3 95 I have is a heck of a great frame.

TF listened on the SW towards the 305S.

I would wish they would have listened to some YouTube reviewers who say the grip shape has prevented them from switching.

 

[A_Instead]

I think their recent paint schemes are very appealing.. simple..and attractive..

 

[ChrisJR3264]

I think their recent paint schemes are very appealing.. simple..and attractive..

The all white iso looked pretty clean.
Basically now it’s in gloss which I’m a fan of.

Their RS and xtc paint jobs were great in their own right.

 

[stapletonj]

With the 22 or 23 mm thickness, this is more of a "player's racket", no?

I realize that is just one factor....

 

[Trip]

With the 22 or 23 mm thickness, this is more of a "player's racket", no?

Mostly yes. Medium-wide beam thickness, mostly boxy cross-section, and string channeling and grommet design that are a bit more towards the more traditional, constricted side of things; it will be slightly lower power-to-weight than full-blown tweeners with wider beams, more elliptical cross-sections and/or more open channeling/grommets which allow for a bit more dynamic/explosive string bed (but less composed).

Overall, on the gamut between player and tweener frames, I'd put the TFights at perhaps 2/3 player, 1/3 tweener, or thereabouts.

 

[EggSalad]

As a 18x20 pattern player, the 18x19 in the 305S is so intriguing. I also like that SW dropped a little and it’s more HL than the outgoing model. Those spec changes are right in my wheel house.

Hoping to get in on this for my first TW playtest.

 

[Icsa]

The 305s is making a quite a buzz. I like what Tecnifibre is doing with this racquet line, adapting it to the new game, balancing maneuverability with power and comfort. Not an easy job when most manufacturers go for separate lines dedicated to spin or power or feel. The TFight is trying to capture all, let's see how if they succeed. Nice color choice and the subtle French flag to remind you this is company proud to be French. Let the playtest begin!

 

[gsinko1]

Would love to try the new 300 out in 100” head. I’m curious to see how this one stacks up to the other 100” 300g frames in the market right now

 

[samneher]

Would love to try the new 300 out in 100” head. I’m curious to see how this one works stack up to the other 100” 300g frames in the market right now

So much better!

 

[gsinko1]

So much better!

I demo’d the 300s, 305s, and 315s. The 305s was a fun hit but didn’t think it would work for me long term. 300 100” seems really appealing to me. Have you tried it?

 

[samneher]

I LOVE it. Best control tweener I’ve ever tried. More power than blade 100, more stability than any of the thinner beamed 100s, better feel than the speed MP which is my current stick, and better serves and volleys than anything not a clash/vcore/ezone (which I don’t love for how overpowered they are)!

I had more detailed thoughts in the official t fight thread.

 

[TennisManiac]

For those who put their name in this lottery..
Which frame did you punch your ticket for???

315