The New Black RF97 is More Than A Paintjob

[asifallasleep]

I'm starting to think that the first RF97 was the same stock mold that Fed used but this new one has also been modified spec wise to match what he actually uses. Wilson probably legally couldn't state so about the new one, since they said the first RF was his actual racquet. The new RF97 IMO is his actual racquet, the one he takes on the court, post mods.

This new frame has less of a clubby feel and is far far more maneuverable.

Didn't think of creating a poll until after I created this thread. Unable to do so now and thus the poll will be in another thread.

 

[MarcusInKensington]

How could you know for sure without swinging one of the maestro's personal bats?

 

[Alexrb]

I'm starting to think that the first RF97 was the same stock mold that Fed used but this new one has also been modified spec wise to match what he actually uses. Wilson probably legally couldn't state so about the new one, since they said the first RF was his actual racquet. The new RF97 IMO is his actual racquet, the one he takes on the court, post mods.

This new frame has less of a clubby feel and is far far more maneuverable.

Didn't think of creating a poll until after I created this thread. Unable to do so now and thus the poll will be in another thread.

In that long *** thread they're saying the major difference between both RF's and his actual are less HL, less static weight (modded handle), and some lead at noon. How would that make it less clubby?

 

[Tuskarr]

Could just be qc. I've hit with rf97s that were clubs and some were quite maneuverable

 

[asifallasleep]

In that long *** thread they're saying the major difference between both RF's and his actual are less HL, less static weight (modded handle), and some lead at noon. How would that make it less clubby?

My main point is that the original and new one are different frames, i'm surmising that perhaps the new one is closer to what Fed uses. The latter i cannot be certain of unless I had one of his actual frames.

 

[dgoran]

My main point is that the original and new one are different frames, i'm surmising that perhaps the new one is closer to what Fed uses. The latter i cannot be certain of unless I had one of his actual frames.

 

[Crie]

nice pic, nice to see you here lol

 

[Crie]

My main point is that the original and new one are different frames, i'm surmising that perhaps the new one is closer to what Fed uses. The latter i cannot be certain of unless I had one of his actual frames.

You want to see the thread?
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/ind...lay-with-the-rf97.573381/page-7#post-10727716
Here it is...
TL;DR He probably uses a pro stock and not a retial version.

 

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Let me help you out here...

 

[kingcheetah]

Let me help you out here...

Agreed. Ain't no difference or Wilson themselves would hype it.

 

[macattack]

Could just be qc. I've hit with rf97s that were clubs and some were quite maneuverable

DING DING DING.

 

[dgoran]

DING DING DING.

It is different it cost more

 

[PBODY99]

While I have an idea of the specs based on my game I would like in a new frame, what any 7.0 uses is not a selling point to me. Design by Peter Fig might catch my eye, play test determines if I will try to play with it I really just want to see Fed's real racket, wielded by Roger back on the courts.

 

[macattack]

It is different it cost more

Ha! True, true.

 

[Chadillac]

I'm starting to think that the first RF97 was the same stock mold that Fed used but this new one has also been modified spec wise to match what he actually uses. Wilson probably legally couldn't state so about the new one, since they said the first RF was his actual racquet. The new RF97 IMO is his actual racquet, the one he takes on the court, post mods.

This new frame has less of a clubby feel and is far far more maneuverable.

Didn't think of creating a poll until after I created this thread. Unable to do so now and thus the poll will be in another thread.

It maybe the same racket but he uses a custom grip. Its like bigger on one side than the other, it was in another thread where he always uses the same side of the racket after spinning, catches it everytime

 

[Sander001]

My main point is that the original and new one are different frames, i'm surmising that perhaps the new one is closer to what Fed uses. The latter i cannot be certain of unless I had one of his actual frames.

Quality control, or lack thereof. I've hit with the same Wilsons models(purchased at the same time even) which felt like different racquets. Different weight, balance, flex, feel, comfort.

 

[PrinceMoron]

Ha! True, true.

Pro staffs and Prestiges keep their value


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[ultradr]

I'm starting to think that the first RF97 was the same stock mold that Fed used but this new one has also been modified spec wise to match what he actually uses. Wilson probably legally couldn't state so about the new one, since they said the first RF was his actual racquet. The new RF97 IMO is his actual racquet, the one he takes on the court, post mods.

This new frame has less of a clubby feel and is far far more maneuverable.

Didn't think of creating a poll until after I created this thread. Unable to do so now and thus the poll will be in another thread.

Don't say "clubby". If might offend federer fans who owns the red RF.

P.S. I have seen same model of frame as much different weight as ~10g.

 

[Pmasterfunk]

P.S. I have seen same model of frame as much different weight as ~10g.

Isn't industry standard something like +/- 7g? That means you could buy two "identical" frames 14 g apart.

 

[KaiserW]

I'm starting to think that the first RF97 was the same stock mold that Fed used but this new one has also been modified spec wise to match what he actually uses. Wilson probably legally couldn't state so about the new one, since they said the first RF was his actual racquet. The new RF97 IMO is his actual racquet, the one he takes on the court, post mods.

This new frame has less of a clubby feel and is far far more maneuverable.

Didn't think of creating a poll until after I created this thread. Unable to do so now and thus the poll will be in another thread.

Curious have you measured the swing weight?

 

[asifallasleep]

Curious have you measured the swing weight?

The swing weights are all below spec. I never measured the swing weights of my previous generation RF's.

 

[KaiserW]

The swing weights are all below spec. I never measured the swing weights of my previous generation RF's.

Gotcha. My two (old model) are 333 and 336. I would like them even better if they were a little more head light.

 

[asifallasleep]

Gotcha. My two (old model) are 333 and 336. I would like them even better if they were a little more head light.

Did you try adding lead in the buttcap and switching to 18 or 19 gauge strings?

 

[KaiserW]

Did you try adding lead in the buttcap and switching to 18 or 19 gauge strings?

No I have not tried adding weight to the buttcap because I do not want to add any weight. I guess I could try it though. For strings I am using gut/ poly with 17g.

 

[MJHendrickson21]

Feel like this model has less control then any RF frame.

 

[Gabriel_Tan]

Coming from a 97 user, i could hardly use the RF97 when it was first released. I had the same feeling that Fed just couldn't be using the so called retail version as it, as most say feels like a club. 2 years Later, after much conditioning and workouts, i wish my 97 could be swapped for the RF97. Once dialed in the timing, this stick is just a next level weapon on court.

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