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[matchpoint9]

Finally I played with my K7 Lime this afternoon!

I added 4 grams of lead at 3 an 9 after I replaced the original grip with Babolat leather. The total weight is 342 grams. Still a lot lighter than my my TC95 63RA 18x20 (352 grams 31.2 cm HL). So I'll take that into account with this review.

First I hit some serves as I was too early on the court for my appointment. During the first 10 serves I noticed the lack of power due to the lighter frame but after I started to warm up the K7 came to live as my services were getting better and better. Nice soft comfortable feel with control that is on par with my TC95.

After one half an hour my hitting partner arrived we started to play rallies. First I was hitting against the wind that made it tough to hit clean and powerful strokes but after a while the wind ceased I was able to hit into the sweetspot often that felt very comfortable as I expected. I would say a bit more muted feel with a little bigger sweetspot than my TC95.

I also noticed the K7 played a bit easier because of the more maneuverable swingweight. Especially when I was under pressure I was able to hit some great passing shots just in time.

Volleys felt very nice as well (though not as stable as my much heavier TC95 of course). Directional control is excellent as well like you may expect from the 18x20 stringbed.

Unfortunately the grip size 3 with Babolat leather and Yonex SG felt too small that made some shots feel unstable like volleys and hard incoming balls. I'll consider to order grip pallets size 4 if possible.

So on the while the K7 Lime made a very positive impression to me. It only still needs more weight in order to increase the power and stability.

I added 6 grams of tungsten tape (3 & 9) and played doubles today with the Lime. Mine weighs about 355 all in. My findings are similar to the above review. Much more solid with some added weight, great control, good power (I might go up to 51lbs next time), totally comfortable and has a lot of feel. Serves are very good, though a little less pop than my TC95 (63, 16x19), but still good. Volleys are good but I think my leaded UT is slightly more stable. I didn’t get a chance to test it against hard hitting 4.5/5.0s today so that will be an interesting test next time.

It’s overall a great platform frame. Even at 355g it’s still maneuverable and easy to swing. I feel like I can add even more weights if I want to, without sacrificing much maneuverability. So to me this is an improvement to my current stick, which weighs about 345 and it feels pretty heavy in comparison. The Lime is just so smooth and easy to play with. It ticks all the boxes for my doubles game!!

 

[ed70]

theres not many 315g unstrung platform frames!

 

[Subaruvich]

I was not going to order K7 Lime as I am not an 18x20 guy and I couldn’t gel with K7 red either.
However reading the first reviews made me pull the trigger and K7 Lime is arriving by Wednesday. I am pretty sure I will end up selling the racquet after couple of hours testing, but every new Angell frame deserves to be given a try. Will put it on RDC first to check actual SW and RA, then lead it up to 350g strung and bring it to the court to disappoint me [emoji3]


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[Paulo Braz]

I was not going to order K7 Lime as I am not an 18x20 guy and I couldn’t gel with K7 red either.
However reading the first reviews made me pull the trigger and K7 Lime is arriving by Wednesday. I am pretty sure I will end up selling the racquet after couple of hours testing, but every new Angell frame deserves to be given a try. Will put it on RDC first to check actual SW and RA, then lead it up to 350g strung and bring it to the court to disappoint me [emoji3]


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I remember at the time that we were with the K7 Red. I really liked the racket, but when trying to increase the power level, I totally lost control and did not find an ideal spot. But with k7-lime, because it has the 18x20 standard, it offers a lot of extra control, and as you try to increase power, I think there will be no loss of control. I thought Red's rope pattern was wide open. Soon I will ask my Lime.

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[topspn]

I was not going to order K7 Lime as I am not an 18x20 guy and I couldn’t gel with K7 red either.
However reading the first reviews made me pull the trigger and K7 Lime is arriving by Wednesday. I am pretty sure I will end up selling the racquet after couple of hours testing, but every new Angell frame deserves to be given a try. Will put it on RDC first to check actual SW and RA, then lead it up to 350g strung and bring it to the court to disappoint me [emoji3]


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Spoken like a true racquetholic

 

[topspn]

I actually deeply regret the K7 Red didn’t have the authority to dictate that makes the D beams special. It is a beautiful frame and so easy to play with and super comfy. To be honest, it could have been a tad stiffer since it’s so flexy and maybe give a bit more authority. It even has a perfect launch angle

 

[Gee]

I was not going to order K7 Lime as I am not an 18x20 guy and I couldn’t gel with K7 red either.
However reading the first reviews made me pull the trigger and K7 Lime is arriving by Wednesday. I am pretty sure I will end up selling the racquet after couple of hours testing, but every new Angell frame deserves to be given a try. Will put it on RDC first to check actual SW and RA, then lead it up to 350g strung and bring it to the court to disappoint me [emoji3]


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In that case, you may straight forward your K7 Lime to my address. Then you'll not be disappointed at least.

 

[Paulo Braz]

Finally I played with my K7 Lime this afternoon!

I added 4 grams of lead at 3 an 9 after I replaced the original grip with Babolat leather. The total weight is 342 grams. Still a lot lighter than my my TC95 63RA 18x20 (352 grams 31.2 cm HL). So I'll take that into account with this review.

First I hit some serves as I was too early on the court for my appointment. During the first 10 serves I noticed the lack of power due to the lighter frame but after I started to warm up the K7 came to live as my services were getting better and better. Nice soft comfortable feel with control that is on par with my TC95.

After one half an hour my hitting partner arrived we started to play rallies. First I was hitting against the wind that made it tough to hit clean and powerful strokes but after a while the wind ceased I was able to hit into the sweetspot often that felt very comfortable as I expected. I would say a bit more muted feel with a little bigger sweetspot than my TC95.

I also noticed the K7 played a bit easier because of the more maneuverable swingweight. Especially when I was under pressure I was able to hit some great passing shots just in time.

Volleys felt very nice as well (though not as stable as my much heavier TC95 of course). Directional control is excellent as well like you may expect from the 18x20 stringbed.

Unfortunately the grip size 3 with Babolat leather and Yonex SG felt too small that made some shots feel unstable like volleys and hard incoming balls. I'll consider to order grip pallets size 4 if possible.

So on the whole the K7 Lime made a very positive impression to me. It only still needs more weight in order to increase power and stability.

Besides tc 95 18x20 and k7-lime, have you ever had the opportunity to play with another angell?

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[ed70]

I was not going to order K7 Lime as I am not an 18x20 guy and I couldn’t gel with K7 red either.
However reading the first reviews made me pull the trigger and K7 Lime is arriving by Wednesday. I am pretty sure I will end up selling the racquet after couple of hours testing, but every new Angell frame deserves to be given a try. Will put it on RDC first to check actual SW and RA, then lead it up to 350g strung and bring it to the court to disappoint me [emoji3]


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Haha, we’ve all been there before. Would like to try the lime too but other than liking 18x20 and the looks, the other specs I just can’t see working for me.

 

[ed70]

I actually deeply regret the K7 Red didn’t have the authority to dictate that makes the D beams special. It is a beautiful frame and so easy to play with and super comfy. To be honest, it could have been a tad stiffer since it’s so flexy and maybe give a bit more authority. It even has a perfect launch angle

Agree with that, definitely something missing maybe it did need to be a bit stiffer.

 

[matchpoint9]

Is the K7 line supposed to be flexier than the TC line? The strung RA is similar isn’t it? I can only compare the Lime to my TC95/63, it doesn’t feel flexier to me.... based on 2 hours of playing so far. Softer, yes, noticeably. Returning serve is usually when I can really feel the frame flexes, with TC95 at least. Just curious. Heading out to the club soon, maybe I’ll see if I can really focus on that flexy aspect of it. I wonder too if denser string pattern stiffens up the string bed a little bit so it’s less flexy feeling than the Red? Wondering if @Gee has any thoughts since he’s played with both K7s.

 

[topspn]

Is the K7 line supposed to be flexier than the TC line? The strung RA is similar isn’t it? I can only compare the Lime to my TC95/63, it doesn’t feel flexier to me.... based on 2 hours of playing so far. Softer, yes, noticeably. Returning serve is usually when I can really feel the frame flexes, with TC95 at least. Just curious. Heading out to the club soon, maybe I’ll see if I can really focus on that flexy aspect of it. I wonder too if denser string pattern stiffens up the string bed a little bit so it’s less flexy feeling than the Red? Wondering if @Gee has any thoughts since he’s played with both K7s.

Yes, it is flexier and measures flexier. Some K7s measured 56RA. For me, very disceranble . And yes, denser string pattern will make string bed feel more firm

 

[Gee]

Besides tc 95 18x20 and k7-lime, have you ever had the opportunity to play with another angell?
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I also played with TC97 18x20 during a year extensively. The TC100 63RA I lately sold (and the TC97 as well) were too erratic to me compared to the 18x20 frames though I liked the feel and serve power of the TC100.

Is the K7 line supposed to be flexier than the TC line? The strung RA is similar isn’t it? I can only compare the Lime to my TC95/63, it doesn’t feel flexier to me.... based on 2 hours of playing so far. Softer, yes, noticeably. Returning serve is usually when I can really feel the frame flexes, with TC95 at least. Just curious. Heading out to the club soon, maybe I’ll see if I can really focus on that flexy aspect of it. I wonder too if denser string pattern stiffens up the string bed a little bit so it’s less flexy feeling than the Red? Wondering if @Gee has any thoughts since he’s played with both K7s.

I didn't play with the K7 Red (see my post here above).

I agree with you about the flex and feel of the K7 Lime vs TC95 63 (18x20 in my case). I guess it feels a bit softer (more muted) than the TC95 because of the aramid fibre. Especially with my slice backhand I notice that clearly. Very nice comfortable feel.

An 18x20 string pattern used to feel firmer than the 16x19 pattern in general.

Regarding launch angle and directional control the K7 Lime plays very similar to my TC95. I still need to customize further but I guess that it'll be a bit more maneuverable and a little softer TC95. I'll let you know when I played again with my K7 customized to the same specs as my TC95.

 

[Paulo Braz]

I also played with TC97 18x20 during a year extensively. The TC100 63RA I lately sold (and the TC97 as well) were too erratic to me compared to the 18x20 frames though I liked the feel and serve power of the TC100.

I didn't play with the K7 Red (see my post here above).

I agree with you about the flex and feel of the K7 Lime vs TC95 63 (18x20 in my case). I guess it feels a bit softer (more muted) than the TC95 because of the aramid fibre. Especially with my slice backhand I notice that clearly. Very nice comfortable feel.

An 18x20 string pattern used to feel firmer than the 16x19 pattern in general.

Regarding launch angle and directional control the K7 Lime plays very similar to my TC95. I still need to customize further but I guess that it'll be a bit more maneuverable and a little softer TC95. I'll let you know when I played again with my K7 customized to the same specs as my TC95.

But so far you find a racket of the same level or higher than your tc95?

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[Gee]

But so far you find a racket of the same level or higher than your tc95?

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Still too earlier to judge that as I only played one hour with the K7 Lime (and still too light customized). So be patient please.

 

[matchpoint9]

Yes, it is flexier and measures flexier. Some K7s measured 56RA. For me, very disceranble . And yes, denser string pattern will make string feel more firm

I guess what I was wondering was... would an 18x20 frame make it feel less flexy than a 16x19? The string bed is firmer yes. I consider you one of the experts around here, hence the question haha

Btw I did order some BK strings... I’m always in search for a better string! Thanks for the info on that.

 

[topspn]

I guess what I was wondering was... would an 18x20 frame make it feel less flexy than a 16x19? The string bed is firmer yes. I consider you one of the experts around here, hence the question haha

Btw I did order some BK strings... I’m always in search for a better string! Thanks for the info on that.

It’s an awesome string! It is a simply perfectly balanced string. When I played the TC95s 18x20 in same exact specs as my TC95 16x19 it felt firmer and the flex was disguised to an extent. I feel it more in my 16x19s

 

[topspn]

I also played with TC97 18x20 during a year extensively. The TC100 63RA I lately sold (and the TC97 as well) were too erratic to me compared to the 18x20 frames though I liked the feel and serve power of the TC100.

I didn't play with the K7 Red (see my post here above).

I agree with you about the flex and feel of the K7 Lime vs TC95 63 (18x20 in my case). I guess it feels a bit softer (more muted) than the TC95 because of the aramid fibre. Especially with my slice backhand I notice that clearly. Very nice comfortable feel.

An 18x20 string pattern used to feel firmer than the 16x19 pattern in general.

Regarding launch angle and directional control the K7 Lime plays very similar to my TC95. I still need to customize further but I guess that it'll be a bit more maneuverable and a little softer TC95. I'll let you know when I played again with my K7 customized to the same specs as my TC95.

I am curious about the density of the string pattern. The TC95 18x20 is dense to me. Is the Lime similar or a bit more open?

 

[Gee]

I am curious about the density of the string pattern. The TC95 18x20 is dense to me. Is the Lime similar or a bit more open?

Yes, very similar or maybe even identical as I can't distinguish any difference.
Earlier I posted a picture here with both frames on top of each other. The headsizes look identical as well. I measured with a centimeter from the middle of the width and length the same distances with both frames. but I don't know if that is an exact measurement. There should be a difference or maybe @travlerajm might be right as he once posted here that the TC95 has actually a 98 sq inch headsize.

 

[topspn]

Yes, very similar or maybe even identical as I can't distinguish any difference.
Earlier I posted a picture here with both frames on top of each other. The headsizes look identical as well. I measured with a centimeter from the middle of the width and length the same distances with both frames. but I don't know if that is an exact measurement. There should be a difference or maybe @travlerajm might be right as he once posted here that the TC95 has actually a 98 sq inch headsize.

Yeah, I agree head size is hard to tell and they share grommets. However the K7 is
more forgiving hitting so when you hit it does feel like a bigger head size. It is a bit of a mystery in all honesty but maybe if let’s say TC95 is more like a 96, can anyone really see the difference of 96 to 98?

 

[Gee]

Yeah, I agree head size is hard to tell and they share grommets. However the K7 is
more forgiving hitting so when you hit it does feel like a bigger head size. It is a bit of a mystery in all honesty but maybe if let’s say TC95 is more like a 96, can anyone really see the difference of 96 to 98?

Here another pictures of both frames. Find the differences into the string patterns.

 

[topspn]

Lol @Gee thanks! I can see we’re gonna have to call it same. Hard to tell but we will see what you think once you hit with the Lime for a while

 

[drak]

The difference in length is better noticeable than the difference in width.

Agree, I have both and biggest difference for me, and I think this is why some folks report a FH difficulties, is the sweetspot distance from the hand, its a decent bit further away and for me that caused issues on the 95 but I had no prob on the OHBH. What I did yesterday was shortened the TC95 by about 1/4 inch by changing the butt cap, some butt caps like the Angell are longer than others and I have a lot of extra butt caps I keep around (from diff manuf) as I have messed with shortening some rackets over the years. What I have found is that shortening "for me" seems to work well as long as the head size is smaller - a 98 or less. My previously favorite shortened racket was the Wilson 98S, I am looking forward to hitting with the shorter TC95 on Wednesday - its now about 26 11/16. I also added some weight and its now 330 grams and about 6 pts HL, so it has decent mass but swing lighter (easier) with the shorter length.

 

[drak]

I'm also a user of extended length frames, did extend myself my beloved Bab PSLtd, at 355g and 335SW those things just crushed the ball...sadly my shoulder can't handle that weight anymore. Now with the V3 95 27.5" I have the same amount of power in a more manageable package, with plenty of room for customization. The one hander is my best shot, and with that extra length it really shines, of course you're trading some maneuverability, on really fast courts I struggle setting it up and have to make some adjustments, but on clay it's unnoticeable.

If you can handle the extra swingweight, and you're not Fabrice Santoro, extended frames do have many benefits on control oriented frames.

I am coming to the conclusion that why some folks like smaller headed rackets and/or extended 100's or other sizes is that the sweetspot is further from the hand and a lot of us one-handers seem to like that, while on the FH for some like myself I have more difficulty with the sweetspot further away.

 

[matchpoint9]

Yeah, I agree head size is hard to tell and they share grommets. However the K7 is
more forgiving hitting so when you hit it does feel like a bigger head size. It is a bit of a mystery in all honesty but maybe if let’s say TC95 is more like a 96, can anyone really see the difference of 96 to 98?

I measured both frames last night, TC95 is 1/18” longer than K7 while K7 is 1/18” wider (measured just headsize and from/to outside of the frame including grommet). Very interesting!

 

[topspn]

I measured both frames last night, TC95 is 1/18” longer than K7 while K7 is 1/18” wider (measured just headsize and from/to outside of the frame including grommet). Very interesting!

Very interesting! I think the K7 beam was 20mm like the TC95 and TC97. I wonder if anyone measured it or specifically asked Paul about it?

 

[recsoares]

Does anyone knows where’s the weight difference/ distribution from TC97 300grs to 310grs?
For what I can understand, I guess the extra 10grs is concentrated on the handle,right?
My “confortable zone” is about 330grs strung+overgrip+dampener.
Suggestions please!


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[saleem]

Does anyone knows where’s the weight difference/ distribution from TC97 300grs to 310grs?
For what I can understand, I guess the extra 10grs is concentrated on the handle,right?
My “confortable zone” is about 330grs strung+overgrip+dampener.
Suggestions please!


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weight difference will be what ever balance you will order, Paul has 3 weight settings inside and he adds weight according to your order.

 

[recsoares]

weight difference will be what ever balance you will order, Paul has 3 weight settings inside and he adds weight according to your order.

I understand that.
I mean,the perfect for me would be a 31,5balance option for the 300grs,but Paul only has this option for the 310grs.
At 300grs the “best” is a 32,5...
I know that I can add a leather grip on the 300grs and that’s ready to go,but I would like a synthetic/more confortable grip on stock form.
Suggestions?


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[saleem]

I understand that.
I mean,the perfect for me would be a 31,5balance option for the 300grs,but Paul only has this option for the 310grs.
At 300grs the “best” is a 32,5...
I know that I can add a leather grip on the 300grs and that’s ready to go,but I would like a synthetic/more confortable grip on stock form.
Suggestions?


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you should be able to request Paul for that setting.
keep in mind all those settings are without strings, stringing adds 3-4 points to the head

 

[recsoares]

you should be able to request Paul for that setting.

With 300grs says that’s not possible...


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[Deleted member 54265]

I measured both frames last night, TC95 is 1/18” longer than K7 while K7 is 1/18” wider (measured just headsize and from/to outside of the frame including grommet). Very interesting!

Guys you should go metric

 

[Deleted member 54265]

I have been hitting with a TC100 (borrowed from a friend) for some time, and comparing it to my Prince TT100P.

TC100 is very powerful, but too hard to control, sometimes ball will just fly.

The TT100P and the TC100 have almost same weight, but TC100 is more headlight about 6mm or so. However to me it seems like the TC100 is a polarized racquet with weight in the handle and top of frame while the TT100P weight seems more distributed all around the frame. Do you guys have the same experience that the TC100 being a polarized frame ?

Cheers, Toby

 

[recsoares]

I have been hitting with a TC100 (borrowed from a friend) for some time, and comparing it to my Prince TT100P.

TC100 is very powerful, but too hard to control, sometimes ball will just fly.

The TT100P and the TC100 have almost same weight, but TC100 is more headlight about 6mm or so. However to me it seems like the TC100 is a polarized racquet with weight in the handle and top of frame while the TT100P weight seems more distributed all around the frame. Do you guys have the same experience that the TC100 being a polarized frame ?

Cheers, Toby

Agreed!
TC100 is very good on Serve!
Power Bombs!
Otherwise,very difficult to control,even with high tensions.
TC97 could be my next frame...



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[topspn]

I have been hitting with a TC100 (borrowed from a friend) for some time, and comparing it to my Prince TT100P.

TC100 is very powerful, but too hard to control, sometimes ball will just fly.

The TT100P and the TC100 have almost same weight, but TC100 is more headlight about 6mm or so. However to me it seems like the TC100 is a polarized racquet with weight in the handle and top of frame while the TT100P weight seems more distributed all around the frame. Do you guys have the same experience that the TC100 being a polarized frame ?

Cheers, Toby

The more tendency you have in flat hitting, the more control problems with TC100 IMO. It does demand a heavy spin approach and it will be fine and produce a very heavy ball.

 

[recsoares]

The more tendency you have in flat hitting, the more control problems with TC100 IMO. It does demand a heavy spin approach and it will be fine and produce a very heavy ball.

Indeed!
I always play flat due to my wrist problems ,not spin.
Agree with this!


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[psyvec]

The problem with TC100 (64 ra, 330 grs strung, 330 sw) is that it swings very fast and that makes it powerful. 1 gr of lead tape @12 and 5 grs of bluetak inside the handle it’s all it took me to fix it. Now it swings slower but i’ve gained control. A low powered string like Max Power or Pacific Poly Power pro also helps.

 

[jdawg02]

Just strung up my K7 lime with RS Lyon 1.25 at 43lbs and replaced the stock grip with Head Ultimate. I hope to use this racquet for a very long time. I’m a racquetholic FYI lol

https://imgur.com/a/YTMFYN8

 

[Gee]

Just strung up my K7 lime with RS Lyon 1.25 at 43lbs and replaced the stock grip with Head Ultimate. I hope to use this racquet for a very long time. I’m a racquetholic FYI lol

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Welcome to the club! Let us know your experiences.

 

[jdawg02]

Welcome to the club! Let us know your experiences.

I'm not new to the club I just haven't posted lol.

My first Angell experience was the TC97 16x19 310g/9pts head light unstrung back in March-May 2018. Great racquet but the string spacing was a little too wide for my taste buds. Then I used the V3 97 18x20 for less than 48 hours and gave them up and posted on TW message boards lol.

The only hand full of racquets that have been able to stay in my hand and last were the: Dunlop 300G original 2003-2004, Dunlop M-Fil 200 (18x20) 2006-2008, Head Microgel Prestige MP 2008-2009, Babolat Pure Strike Tour 2009-2011 and the Wilson Six One 95 18x20 2012-2013

I think this K7 Lime will bridge the gap between every frame I gravitate too. Perfect head size, solid weight, excellent grip shape and buttcap flare, cap grommet, thin beam on the head.

I will definitely keep you posted. I have some high level 5.0+ doubles indoor action tomorrow evening and that'll give me a great sense of everything

 

[Subaruvich]

Got my K7 Lime today in the mail.
Here are the unstrung specs as per RDC machine:
Weight 315g
Balance 310g
Flex 67RA
SW 290

Strung specs coming in couple of hours.


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[Paulo Braz]

Got my K7 Lime today in the mail.
Here are the unstrung specs as per RDC machine:
Weight 315g
Balance 310g
Flex 67RA
SW 290

Strung specs coming in couple of hours.


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With rope there will probably be 64 RA. We will be waiting for your review and mainly a comparison with the K7 Red hahah

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[t_pac]

Surprised at that RA number

 

[topspn]

I am also surprised at the RA number as it sometimes measured on the red around 56 strung. Perhaps there has been an adjustment to bring RA up to the advertised number

 

[Subaruvich]

54RA and 57RA strung on my both K7 Red, yes.
Let’s hope higher RA is what doctor ordered for K7 lime to achieve that notoriety. [emoji4]


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[Paulo Braz]

54RA and 57RA strung on my both K7 Red, yes.
Let’s hope higher RA is what doctor ordered for K7 lime to achieve that notoriety. [emoji4]


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In theory a higher RA, leaves frame more powerful.

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[haqq777]

In theory a higher RA, leaves frame more powerful.

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It is always a tradeoff though. You gain power but feedback starts becoming crisper. K7 Red played very plush. I doubt the Lime will have comfort issues but it will certainly not be at the K7 Red level. Can't compare mid fifties RA with mid sixties RA however which way you tinker with it.

 

[Paulo Braz]

It is always a tradeoff though. You gain power but feedback starts becoming crisper. K7 Red played very plush. I doubt the Lime will have comfort issues but it will certainly not be at the K7 Red level. Can't compare mid fifties RA with mid sixties RA however which way you tinker with it.

Agree, but still have a high level of comfort.

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[haqq777]

I am also surprised at the RA number as it sometimes measured on the red around 56 strung. Perhaps there has been an adjustment to bring RA up to the advertised number

Yeah I am a bit surprised as well regarding stiffness rating for K7 Lime. I wonder what the latest stock of K7 Red come out to? Mine was second batch and was 57 strung. Perhaps Red are also now coming out as advertised (i-e gone up in RA).

Anyone recently purchased a Red here, fellas?

 

[Subaruvich]

So, here is how K7 Lime stands strung with 17G Kirshbaum Pro Line II and Solinco Hyper-G hybrid @21/20kg.
Weight 347g
(Strings +16g, Angell Hybrid Grip +9g, Overgrip +5g, dampener +2g)
Balance 313mm
SW 321
Flex 64RA
RDC String-bed stiffness 59
ERT-300 dynamic tension 36
Recoil weight 166
Mgr/I 21.15

String spacing looks the same as on 18m both TC97 and TC95. And why would it be different when they all share the same grommets. However the hoop of K7 Lime is ~2mm wider and ~2mm shorter than TC95’s and TC97’s. Could be just because it’s freshly strung!? Tension is the same, but different strings. Will check later again when strings settle in.
#3 grip runs bigger than on custom line.

Hopefully I’ll get some court time to hit with it tomorrow. After that I plan to add some weight at 3 and 9.

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