Does seem like a no brainer, although I like the 18x20 and adding weight to make it more headlight with a shaped poly gives me ample spin and a beast of a racket.
Tennis Warehouse Playtest: Tecnifibre TFight 295/300/305
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tennisnoob1949
Semi-Pro
I've been looking up Tecnifibre's website to understand their racquets better. Sounds like they have a 'Control' series (305 and 320, both 18x19) and a 'Power/Traditional' series (300 and 315, both 16x19). I am a little confused about where the 'Limited' series fits in all this - it appears the limited ones have 315g unstrung weight, but usually come with substantially lower RA than the 'regular' 315 and 2 string patterns 16x19 and 18x20.
Folks who've played the Limited series - I see a lot about how these compare to the legendary PT280 / PT630. I've played with the PT280, and while the feel is just amazing, my game is a little less effective with it. Any thoughts / opinions on this comparison, especially in the XTC series, where the limited had a 64 RA (somewhat higher than previous Limited series)? And for those that have also played the 305 - how different is this in the 'feel' department ?
Folks who've played the Limited series - I see a lot about how these compare to the legendary PT280 / PT630. I've played with the PT280, and while the feel is just amazing, my game is a little less effective with it. Any thoughts / opinions on this comparison, especially in the XTC series, where the limited had a 64 RA (somewhat higher than previous Limited series)? And for those that have also played the 305 - how different is this in the 'feel' department ?
BounceHitBounceHit
Legend
Understand this: the 295 is a special 100 SI frame. [emoji3]
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tennisnoob1949
Semi-Pro
Understand this: the 295 is a special 100 SI frame.
I checked this one out - appears to be 69 RA. No doubt will provide lots of power and spin, but I’m always nervous about the comfort levels.
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tennisnoob1949
Semi-Pro
jackcrawford
Professional
Thanks to TW and Tecnifibre for the opportunity to participate in this playtest! I look forward to comparing it to my Volkl V-Sense V1 MP, as well as the several million past frames I have owned or demoed!
djNEiGht
Legend
checking spam folder now...
checks inbox and YES!!! oh wait...it's just a shipment notification of an order I placed this week.
Congrats play testers and thank you TF & TW!!!
Bhagi Katbamna
Legend
Looks like I didn't get in on it. Good luck to those who did and looking forward to the reviews.
McLovin
Legend
Hahahaha. Yeah, I had that happen to me as well. My shoes from my Happy Hour purchase are arriving Monday.
tennisnoob1949
Semi-Pro
I can totally identify with this, only I’m not super surprised I was not selected given their criteria ...
jangotango
Semi-Pro
I got chosen!!! TFight 295. I'm super duper into sub 300 gram racquets at the moment and was actually contemplating two ASL3s from Angell. Maybe this'll end my search for a while. Super excited and I can't wait.
djNEiGht
Legend
Yes...ordered the shoes too. Looks more salmon pink than orange.
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
Need more details, please.
I haven’t seen anything- guess all emails are out by now?
i've briefly hit with the 2013 LTD 16x19 and owned the DC ltd 16x19. the XTC is supposed to be the same racket as the DC with a new pj. i'd say the the 2013 model is closer to the PT280 than the DC/XTC. the 2013 has more of that flexy muted feel that the PT280 has while the DC is a tad bit firmer while still retaining excellent feel. the 2013 is also silicone filled while the DC is foam filled, and the layups are slightly different according to TF.
fullwesternforehand
Rookie
I got picked for the 295 (yaaay!), and shoild be interesting since i've never used a technifibre before. Is the 295 XTC the previous model?
BounceHitBounceHit
Legend
Need more details, please.
Sorry but I wasn’t selected [emoji56]
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Also, regarding the inclusion of ice code and x-1 biphase, were these strings intentionally selected for this playtest? I know some companies recommend particular strings for certain racquets and I’m wondering if Tecnifibre or TW believes that these strings would be a good pair for this racquet. If so, I would love to hear the thought process behind the recommendation!
Devil_dog
Hall of Fame
cannot speak for TW but X1 is one of the best multis around. I havenot used Ice Code but I’m looking forward to hitting with both strings. I’m probably going to use my current go to string: VolkL cyclone tour as well. It’s not unusual though for manufacturers to send along samples of their popular line of strings though.
pabletion
Hall of Fame
Sorry but I wasn’t selected [emoji56]
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Cmon...... more pics....... WAYYYY more!
BounceHitBounceHit
Legend
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I believe those have been identified as the new TFight prototypes.I found these on their Facebook. Could be?
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pabletion
Hall of Fame
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Mooooooore please, detailed, EXCPLICIT pics
AWESOME looking so far .......
Comments about its performance?
BounceHitBounceHit
Legend
The feel is remarkable. It reminds me of the new Prestige Mid or PT 2.0. It’s less precise than either, but more powerful. Despite the 69 RA it’s amazingly comfortable to actually PLAY.
I’ve hit four frames recently I could happily play: Head Extreme Tour, Head Prestige Mid, Head PT 2.0, and this TF.
Honestly I’ve never been a big Head fan, but their new frames feel SO good (as does the TF 295)
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BounceHitBounceHit
Legend
P.S. I strung them all with Cyclone @ mid recommended tension. 18 g in the Prestige and PT 2.0, 17 in the Extreme and 16 in the TF
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pabletion
Hall of Fame
Please, if you can, Id love to see more pics Ive heard overall desing is awesome, lots of details!
BounceHitBounceHit
Legend
pabletion
Hall of Fame
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Youre quite the tease, you know.........
BounceHitBounceHit
Legend
I think that every surface of the frame, no?? [emoji56]
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jangotango
Semi-Pro
If this is true. And it is coming in the prototype paint. My search will be OVER at a young age
BounceHitBounceHit
Legend
If this is true. And it is coming in the prototype paint. My search will be OVER at a young age
It is my experience, free from bias. YMMV, of course. But the TF 295 is the best lighter frame I’ve ever hit, period. It’s like a Clash 100 and PT 2.0 had a Love Child [emoji41]
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jangotango
Semi-Pro
Are you hitting it bone stock? Have you put any other strings in it?
BounceHitBounceHit
Legend
P.S. the PJ is excellent. All the best things about the French [emoji2956]
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BounceHitBounceHit
Legend
Yes. Bone stock. I did try VPro at 55. That was nice too (and compliments the PJ)! The V Pro plays softer, with more spring.
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BounceHitBounceHit
Legend
I should mention that like the Clash it EATS string [emoji17]
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So I spent some time looking into the history of the TFight series since I am not too familiar with Tecnifibre racquets except that my coach currently uses a TF40 305 and seems to like it a lot.
Something that caught my eye was that a previous iteration of the TFight (the LTD line) was made in the mold of the Head PT57a, and I was wondering if the mold has changed since then? Or has the mold pretty much stayed the same but the specs have changed over time?
Edit: I see that the beam thickness has increased from the LTD so it doesn't seem to be the EXACT same mold, but it's hard to tell if the other design elements have changed (e.g., are the edges more rounded and less boxy?)
Something that caught my eye was that a previous iteration of the TFight (the LTD line) was made in the mold of the Head PT57a, and I was wondering if the mold has changed since then? Or has the mold pretty much stayed the same but the specs have changed over time?
Edit: I see that the beam thickness has increased from the LTD so it doesn't seem to be the EXACT same mold, but it's hard to tell if the other design elements have changed (e.g., are the edges more rounded and less boxy?)
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