TF40 Users Thread (Foam Inside)

[Guttersnipe]

Who is still using any TF40 variant as their main driver? & why is it the best of the bunch?

Just bought my self a second OG TF40 305 (18m) and the wight distribution between the 2 of them is Wild!
Made me realise why Tecnifibre/Lacoste didnt print the balance on those first gen frames.

Generally I prefer symmetrical racquets when it comes to the paint (so I don’t over think anything)...but the design helps me middle the ball with the small flash of red going by peripheral keeps me hyper specially aware.

The “Trendy” TF42 with it’s raised font kinda bothers me when I’m using the 16m 305 (leaded up), along with (XTenseBG) oversized grommets that allow a fair amount of string movement (IMO suits the super dense 18m over 16m)

Don’t know if I’m more excited to see the decals on the new TF43 coming out later this year or if Tecnifibre has upped its QC?
(Or if TF can finally get its naming conventions in order...how can you have multiple 40th anniversaries???)

 

[jafnorl]

I have a pair of matched 2022 TF40 315 18Ms. I too am looking forward to a new release. I am constantly intrigued by the 18x19 string pattern of the T-Fight ISO 305, but as a (horrible) ohb-er I am worried that it's head-heaviness will make my brittle backhand even worse.

For the 1.5 years of use I did wish I could get more launch angle than the 18M was giving me. Dropping to 40-45lbs tension on fb poly has solved that problem, with good string durability and comfort. However, directional control is a bit worse versus when I was at 50-54lbs with fb poly. Hence, the appeal of a 18x19 pattern in a head-light racket. Maybe better directional control at same lower tension.

Tecnifibre seems to have given up on their TT Tecnifibre Official account . Shame. They really do a horrible job marketing themselves.

 

[ZeroandOne]

I have a pair of matched 2022 TF40 315 18Ms. I too am looking forward to a new release. I am constantly intrigued by the 18x19 string pattern of the T-Fight ISO 305, but as a (horrible) ohb-er I am worried that it's head-heaviness will make my brittle backhand even worse.

For the 1.5 years of use I did wish I could get more launch angle than the 18M was giving me. Dropping to 40-45lbs tension on fb poly has solved that problem, with good string durability and comfort. However, directional control is a bit worse versus when I was at 50-54lbs with fb poly. Hence, the appeal of a 18x19 pattern in a head-light racket. Maybe better directional control at same lower tension.

Tecnifibre seems to have given up on their TT Tecnifibre Official account . Shame. They really do a horrible job marketing themselves.

I play this one myself. Mine was super low sw stock. Had to put 6g. lead in the hoop to make it stable. 325sw. What's your specs on those?
Tf40 has super nice feel, one of the few sticks where you just feel comfortable hitting an okay ball because of the nice feel alone. Also I like the grip shape a lot.

 

[jafnorl]

I play this one myself. Mine was super low sw stock. Had to put 6g. lead in the hoop to make it stable. 325sw. What's your specs on those?
Tf40 has super nice feel, one of the few sticks where you just feel comfortable hitting an okay ball because of the nice feel alone. Also I like the grip shape a lot.

I used Tennis Warehouse's racket matching service and chose these two rackets:

Racket	Weight	Swingweight	Balance	Stiffness
1	314	276	30.9	68
2	317	290	31.3	67

On racket 1 I ended up adding 10g tungsten tape at 12 o'clock. It still felt a bit sw-light, and recently added another 2g at around 10:00 & 14:00 as per TWU racket customizer recommendation. Now #1 feels "heavier" than #2, but it's nearly identical.

Recently got them strung with Head Lynx Tour 17g, at 46 and 42 lbs. Strung specs are:

Racket	Weight	Swingweight	Balance	Stiffness	Tension
1	338	328	322	?	42
2	340.7	329	323	?	46

I'd actually like even more HL balance, like 31.5 or 31.8. I'm not so sure about leather grips though - never used them before.

The L4 size grip shape works well for my forehand. Not so well for my ohb; the shape makes it hard for me to find the right grip, and the racket feels unstable at impact. I have huge hands and so if I'm not careful I'm likely to grip the racket at an angle (otherwise my fingertips would nearly touch my palm when I grip). Wilson & Head grip shapes are better for me. I wish TF made larger larger grip sizes.

 

[Roland G]

Anyone using the 16x19 care to offer a comparison to the Blade 16x19?
How does it compare in spin, power and racquet head speed?