Fighting phoenix
Professional
These sticks look awesome - really excited about techbifibre pushing the big four to continue to make better racquets - really intrigued by the better feel they offer
Tennis Warehouse Playtest: Tecnifibre TFight 2025
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Icsa
Professional
How did you find the 315s? I'm surprised nobody talks about it. Their main customer target appears to be 300/305 base.
stapletonj
Hall of Fame
I know this is superficial as heck. I have ALWAYS loved white rackets, this, Prince Spectrum Comp, Kneissel, all the way back to the Davis Classic II
EggSalad
Hall of Fame
Same. Give me an all white racquet or all black racquet. I love a subtle/classy look.
Humbi_HTX
Professional
315
I have a previous generation 305, but I tend to like frames a little heavier and more head light.
thenewbig3
Semi-Pro
Ive "asked"
for the 305SThe Gloss White & Extra Controlled Pattern are the only 2 reasons
Currently using a Ezone 98 which kinda plays like an 18x20 so should be in the ballpark
Dunlop cx400 tour?
I had a pair of 2015 tflight 300 racquets that I picked up second hand. I was expecting butter smooth love at first stroke, but there was something about them that I just didn't gel with. I always wondered if there was something "wrong" with them since I got them used.
The 300 is more similar to what I currently play with, but I like the specs on the 305S a little more. Fingers crossed.
The 300 is more similar to what I currently play with, but I like the specs on the 305S a little more. Fingers crossed.
Icsa
Professional
My guess is one Razor Soft and one multifilament - NGR2?.
StringStrungStrang
Professional
I don't know if it's the future - but definitely a great option to have - same with a 16 x20 option. I've played 18x19 set ups and really liked them. They really suit softer frames, like the older Blade 104s which had 18x19 and an extended length. Some great players have used this set up too - like Agassi, Djokovic and Medvedev !! Great players who had / have great returns among other things !!
I do love the red white and blue - this would be VERY nice kit !!
thenewbig3
Semi-Pro
Its an option... I dont really treat it any differently than a tight 16x19 or open 18x20
It's the future!
At least for those of us who like dense main patterns.
16x20 is nice but doesn't work the same.
Quite a bit different.
I see why people think this but it is different.
thenewbig3
Semi-Pro
I also see why rec players who spend a lot of time on forums (yes, including me) tend to get distracted and think some specific "new" thing is the next big thing and start announcing it to the world... And Yes I do that too.
Dunlop300g
Semi-Pro
300s or 315s; I'm a 98 16x19 player.
Not what I'm doing.
My comment about it being the future was tongue in cheek.
I do think it can ellipse the 18x20 for the modern game.
Also depends on technique, I'd say.
The extreme windshield wiper topspin probably doesn't notice differences in patterns as much.
I'm a little more traditional and the dense patterns are more consistent for me.
bigserving
Hall of Fame
It seems like most of Technifibre's entire racquet catalog is geared toward, "players racquets." I do like it when a company is more specialized than generalized in whatever their product line happens to be.
taydbear7
Professional
Never played with Razor Soft but my guess is probably Triax.
datsveryinterestin
Professional
I played with the old iso 315 but i wanted to use the 305 because it was so solid and could demolish flat serves. But the SW was just too much for my wristy forehand. I'm hoping the new 305s is easier and allows for customisation better. Good job by tecnifibre tweaking the lineup after getting customer feedback!
ChrisJR3264
Hall of Fame
Do we know when TW team is making their decision on selecting play testers?
thenewbig3
Semi-Pro
First post is constantly updated with info like below.
"Application period is now closed. Selected participants will receive an email by end of day Wednesday, February 12th"
StringStrungStrang
Professional
Technifibre's range of offerings is very impressive !! I'd like to try them all out over a few weeks. So far everyone that I know that has tried them has been impressed. I think the foam filling lends a certain feel and comfort that tames the harshness that some frames fall victim too. I like that they have a lower RA and are using a slightly thicker RSL beam to deliver a bit more punch !!For anyone trying to decide, possibly this saves a bit of trouble...
AgressivelyFrames
Rookie
I got to use a 315S recently and I'm switching to it from an older yonex ezone 98. The feel is great, it's not as soft as sub 65 RA rackets but it's soft enough to not give me any eblow issues. It's almost like the love child of a solinco whiteout and a blade. The foam technology works and produces an amazing sensation at contact, super solid and easy depth. Spin is good even with the round string from the demo. The beam isn't too thick and comes around nicely. What sets it apart is the solidity at contact and the more forgiving nature of the frame compared to ezone 98s, blades, and radical mps that have always been so-so in this department.
It swings easy enough for the weight too so for those who want to add weight there's definitely room there. I wouldn't add a super low powered string or something too thin in diameter though. I'm settling on tour bite soft 16L for mine and I would advise more people to use softer, more powerful copolys or drop tension a bit in these 98s rather than string up something like volkl cyclone in the 50s. Makes for a much more enjoyable hitting experience.
The handle length might seem a bit short if you're used to a plus length frame or overwrapping an overgrip. Same with the grip shape, but these are all minor sacrifices that, to me, are worth adapting to. A 3/8 in technifibre size works perfectly as someone who was using a yonex 3/8.
I don't want to overrate it in fear of the honeymoon phase giving me a bias, but I'd venture to say that this is one of the contenders for the top racket of 2025. Just a solid, fun to hit with frame that is built with quality and the update actually fixes an issue I had with previous versions (That issue being too stiff of an RA). Its rare and appreciated when a company will actually solve problems in newer versions rather than create new ones in the pursuit of the next greatest "technology".
It swings easy enough for the weight too so for those who want to add weight there's definitely room there. I wouldn't add a super low powered string or something too thin in diameter though. I'm settling on tour bite soft 16L for mine and I would advise more people to use softer, more powerful copolys or drop tension a bit in these 98s rather than string up something like volkl cyclone in the 50s. Makes for a much more enjoyable hitting experience.
The handle length might seem a bit short if you're used to a plus length frame or overwrapping an overgrip. Same with the grip shape, but these are all minor sacrifices that, to me, are worth adapting to. A 3/8 in technifibre size works perfectly as someone who was using a yonex 3/8.
I don't want to overrate it in fear of the honeymoon phase giving me a bias, but I'd venture to say that this is one of the contenders for the top racket of 2025. Just a solid, fun to hit with frame that is built with quality and the update actually fixes an issue I had with previous versions (That issue being too stiff of an RA). Its rare and appreciated when a company will actually solve problems in newer versions rather than create new ones in the pursuit of the next greatest "technology".
Icsa
Professional
Thanks for sharing, I applied for the 315s since I'm playing better with some weight. Most of the reviews are on the 300 and the 305 and I was a bit concerned on why people don't like or even try the 315.
AgressivelyFrames
Rookie
I think some people would rather play it safe and get a frame that's customizable rather than one where you're sort of stuck with it if it's too heavy. Reminds me of when I tried to jump into using the volkl c10 pro when I wasn't anywhere near conditioned enough to use it effectively.
To me this 315 is the real sleeper. It's so easy to just pick it up and use it right out of the box. No customizations really needed.
@AgressivelyFrames - How do you like the string bed on the 315S? A bit too open/launchy sometimes up in the 10-to-2 area, or not too bad? Do have more of a swipe-y or flatter technique?
AgressivelyFrames
Rookie
The string bed didn't feel very launchy to me. I am more of a spin technique player so I always like when I get a bit more help from the racket (like in the case of tweeners). That being said, I think a flat hitting player may be surprised with how much they enjoy this frame. It will add some extra margin to flat shots and when paired with a good string, can help aging players keep some punch on the ball compared to other flat hitting options out there.
@AgressivelyFrames - Thanks. The 98 16x19's (300S and 315S — identical mold and drill pattern on both) has garnered mixed feedback in the precision department is RS and ISO generations (whose drill spacing seems unchanged from then to now). Typically, it seems to be the players with more spinny/brushy technique tend to give it a bit higher marks, as they're deriving more of the control from spin itself; the same players also tend to rate other more open-patterned sub-100's in a similar light (PA98, SX/FX, Elevate, etc). It's usually the flatter hitters where feedback starts to waver, as many of them tend to need a bit of extra central density to maintain precision (Rad, Strike, EZ98, 305S, etc.). As for me, I tend to fall into that latter group, but I aim to remain open-minded about the 300S/315S, and will definitely give them a go at some point, probably with thicker strings to help close up the pattern a bit and stack things in my favor.
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thenewbig3
Semi-Pro
Indeed. It's going to be jam-packed. I'm willing to bet they give most of the playtests to newer folks, which is only fair really. Everyone should get to enjoy this experience!Looks like a lot of people have applied for the 305S!
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ChrisJR3264
Hall of Fame
Yeah that is my assumption.
I’m interested to hear everyone’s feedback especially those that have not played with a Tfight 305 or 18x19 pattern.
ChrisJR3264
Hall of Fame
On paper - it doesn’t look like the 300S and 315S changed much.
I always felt the 300 ISO was under looked and now being hyped with Iga Endorsing the racket. SHe did so in January 2024-1 year after the release.
Alex tennis advocated this was one of the better platform frames on the market.
I always felt the 300 ISO was under looked and now being hyped with Iga Endorsing the racket. SHe did so in January 2024-1 year after the release.
Alex tennis advocated this was one of the better platform frames on the market.
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EggSalad
Hall of Fame
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
The market has spoken. 305g is the magic 98-100” number. AND people want some geometry beyond a classic box beam but something less than the craziness that is the eZone and its ilk… this seems to slot right in and manage to keep some feel.
I suspect it will do well! Hope I can find out with the 305S test I would like to try my gut/4G hybrid I’ve been using in all my 18m sticks
I suspect it will do well! Hope I can find out with the 305S test
I would like to try my gut/4G hybrid I’ve been using in all my 18m sticksChrisJR3264
Hall of Fame
thenewbig3
Semi-Pro
Just Kidding!
Congratulations to the ones who were selected
FrankyRelax
Professional
In on this one! Pretty excited!
