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esm

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Happi said:
I am working my way down in tension, now playing with Tourna Silver 7 Tour at 42/40 on TC100, plays great ans still full control. I will god 40/38 on next string job as the S7T holds tension very well. My first experience with low tension poly, so any advice with tension and soft strings (with good tension stability) will be appreciated. How low can you go and still have control.

In my other Tc100 I have a hybrid of Gut / Isospeed professional Classic at 57/59 and it plays really great.

Have not had any luck with finding a good multi for the TC100, strings move all around, and I can't controll very well.

Gyt/poly hybrid for TC100, I am still on the outlook for the right cross string and tension, experimenting but have not found the setup yet. Next on my list is Grapplesnake Irukandji for a cross. For now my Gut/Iso hybrid play the best.
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take a look at this thread - https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/ind...lbs-feels-great-20lbs-pretty-good-too.319527/
this was the one prompted me to go low 30's.
i dont have much experience with polys/co-poly, and i have only used Pro's Pro Eruption (1.18) at 33/30 on both TC100 and TC95. enjoyed it very much and surprisingly the control was there.
i used to use Addiction 16 and then Halo 3 before the above mentioned co-poly. i really liked Halo 3 on both, so i'd recommend to give it a ago. The movement was minimal, but started to move about after around 10/12 hours.... but then i'd say it's time to re-new anyway, so no biggie, really... lol
 
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I'm not gonna credit his work, coz he steals our work from these boards ;-) haha
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Why does the throat of the 101 look completely different with the octane pj vs the copper? It's like the octane is boxed beam and the copper more rounded. Am I seeing things? Also, what's the difference between a "throat" boxed design vs a "D" boxed design?
 
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Happi said:
There will always be folks with a different opinion, but the vast majority here in this thread will state that the Angells are very arm friendly racquets indeed. There are even posters here on TT that state that Kevlar is an arm friendly string.
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True. Although I’m not saying 63RA Angells are not arm friendly or what. They do play firmer than what their dry RA would suggest, though, and that might sometimes come as an unpleasant surprise to the unaware.

Anyway, I think we can put this debate to bed for now...until it naturally resurfaces again .)
 
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I purchased a new TC100 yesterday from Angell and was kind of tempted by the 101, but I decided for another matched TC100.

If the new TC was a TC100 18x20 or 16x19 with 8 mains I would have bought one. I don't need larger headsize or more power so I am not sure where the 101 would fit the bill, but I am looking forward to some reviews and comparing to the TC100. ASL2 was also tempting, but I have decided that the TC100 is the one I will stay with for a longer period. Changing racquet all the time, kind of throws my game off.
 
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joohan said:
True. Although I’m not saying 63RA Angells are not arm friendly or what. They do play firmer than what their dry RA would suggest, though, and that might sometimes come as an unpleasant surprise to the unaware.

Anyway, I think we can put this debate to bed for now...until it naturally resurfaces again .)
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Yep, overall fair assessment, they are not uncomfortable, just play with a firmer response then RA might suggest. Perhaps part D beam design and part very uniform flex
 
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joohan said:
True. Although I’m not saying 63RA Angells are not arm friendly or what. They do play firmer than what their dry RA would suggest, though, and that might sometimes come as an unpleasant surprise to the unaware.

Anyway, I think we can put this debate to bed for now...until it naturally resurfaces again .)
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@joohan to me it is kind of strange that you are using Mads portrait as your avatar, as he is one of my friends. Anyway it is a good portrait for an avatar.
 
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esm said:
take a look at this thread - https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/ind...lbs-feels-great-20lbs-pretty-good-too.319527/
this was the one prompted me to go low 30's.
i dont have much experience with polys/co-poly, and i have only used Pro's Pro Eruption (1.18) at 33/30 on both TC100 and TC95. enjoyed it very much and surprisingly the control was there.
i used to use Addiction 16 and then Halo 3 before the above mentioned co-poly. i really liked Halo 3 on both, so i'd recommend to give it a ago. The movement was minimal, but started to move about after around 10/12 hours.... but then i'd say it's time to re-new anyway, so no biggie, really... lol
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Thanks, I will try string really low and se for myself how that works. With my purchase yesterday Angell included demo strings, I hope Halo 3 is one of them.
 
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avocadoz

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The difference between the 100 and 101 besides being 1 sq.in. extra is the "D" boxed design vs the "throat" boxed design. Can someone tell me what is the difference and what purpose do each serve?
 
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avocadoz said:
The difference between the 100 and 101 besides being 1 sq.in. extra is the "D" boxed design vs the "throat" boxed design. Can someone tell me what is the difference and what purpose do each serve?
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From a playability perspective, the D beam tends to play with more authority and a very uniform flex. The TC97 box beam plays with noticeable head flex and a little less punch
 
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Happi said:
Sure (y)

@joohan to me it is kind of strange that you are using Mads portrait as your avatar, as he is one of my friends. Anyway it is a good portrait for an avatar.
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I like his acting a lot...kind of a Scandinavian minimalism. His Hannibal Lecter beats that of sir Anthony’s hands down in my book and that is quite something. I was hoping Mads would play Geralt of Rivia in Netflix Witcher series (with Eva Green as Yennefer). Alas, it took them too long to produce it and since they’re planning a long run apparently, Mr. Mikkelsen is on the wrong side of 50 for that (plus after seeing what they’ve done with those brilliant books, I’m actually glad he’s not involved after all).His brother is a good actor, too...and, paradoxically, he does feature in Witcher series:p

Tell him I said hello .)
 
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joohan said:
I like his acting a lot...kind of a Scandinavian minimalism. His Hannibal Lecter beats that of sir Anthony’s hands down in my book and that is quite something. I was hoping Mads would play Geralt of Rivia in Netflix Witcher series (with Eva Green as Yennefer). Alas, it took them too long to produce it and since they’re planning a long run apparently, Mr. Mikkelsen is on the wrong side of 50 for that (plus after seeing what they’ve done with those brilliant books, I’m actually glad he’s not involved after all).His brother is a good actor, too...and, paradoxically, he does feature in Witcher series:p

Tell him I said hello .)
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YES Lars is a really great actor too.

I have played tennis with another Danish actor called Claes Bang aka Dracula.
 
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topspn said:
Well, the TC97 does have it’s fans ;) My wish is for a revision of TC100 with 8 mains in the throat. That would be just perfect
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Our wishes and requests mean very little it would appear. I'd take a TC95 with a Volkl 16x19 string bed and never look back. That said, my TC95 18x20s aren't much of a compromise, so I'm pretty happy. And while I'm not one to get wrapped up in paint jobs, I'd likely order a TC95 in that new TC101 scheme. I've been looking for a reason to order one at lighter specs anyway.
 
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itsstephenyo said:
Sorry, thought I put enough sarcasm in my post. I just took the "one better idea and added it to the current line. Completely joking, guys. Don't use me as a source!
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It made sense... that's what I started writing, then edited my post based on what I thought was a statement... all good. I guess we just need to wait and see.

I still hope that Paul decided to change the string pattern or density of the string pattern on the new models, and/or lowered the RA (or at least made them plusher then they currently are). I agree that although the 63RA TC95's are not "stiff", they are firmer than what I would expect from a 59-60RA strung racquet. The same goes for the TC97's, and it would not hurt (IMO) to have a lower RA option in this range, or to at least make them plusher feeling.
 
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adriantennis

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Hi to all again. Would like a little help from the angell users. I’m a 5.0 in Australia. 45 yrs old. Using a volkl v feel 300. Am very interested in the angell line of rackets. Especially the v3 line. Was wandering which racket anybody could suggest that would suit my all court game. Was considering the v3 105 for a little assistance to my game. Problem is I can’t demo down here. Sorry for the long post. Any suggestions would be most helpful. Thanks.
 
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adriantennis said:
Hi to all again. Would like a little help from the angell users. I’m a 5.0 in Australia. 45 yrs old. Using a volkl v feel 300. Am very interested in the angell line of rackets. Especially the v3 line. Was wandering which racket anybody could suggest that would suit my all court game. Was considering the v3 105 for a little assistance to my game. Problem is I can’t demo down here. Sorry for the long post. Any suggestions would be most helpful. Thanks.
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Why not go for TC100 instead? It has plenty of assistance itself and you’ve got many contributors here who have played it or are playing with TC100 as their main frame now, which means plenty of experience with string and racquet customizing. 105 is probably not that different but still, the 100 has a cult following here (even I like it very much, although it might not look like it at times) and it would be a shame not to make the best of it. Plus it’s re-sale value might be higher in case you don’t like it.

I googled the specs of your current frame (is that V Feel 8 300?) and those specs should be rather easy to recreate with a 70RA TC100. You’d be getting a killer frame in very familiar specs...
 
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adriantennis said:
Hi to all again. Would like a little help from the angell users. I’m a 5.0 in Australia. 45 yrs old. Using a volkl v feel 300. Am very interested in the angell line of rackets. Especially the v3 line. Was wandering which racket anybody could suggest that would suit my all court game. Was considering the v3 105 for a little assistance to my game. Problem is I can’t demo down here. Sorry for the long post. Any suggestions would be most helpful. Thanks.
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maybe some kind aussies from here lives near by can offer a demo for you.

i have once offered someone lives near by last year, while he was demoing various main brand racquets, and at the same time taking an interest on some of the Angell racuqets (which i have).... he was "complaining" there was no demo programme for the Angell racquets, and in the end, he didnt take up the offer... and i didnt bother to make contact again...... :-D
 
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It is not easy for a smaller manufacturer who only sells from his own site in the UK to offer a world wide demo program. You either buy used to try if you can find the right frame. Or your purchase from Angell, try out and if it doesn’t work for you then sell
 
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topspn said:
It is not easy for a smaller manufacturer who only sells from his own site in the UK to offer a world wide demo program. You either buy used to try if you can find the right frame. Or your purchase from Angell, try out and if it doesn’t work for you then sell
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in addition to this - Paul would be able to give you a good idea of which current Angell in the offering will/may suit you the best, from your previous/current setup.... if you ask him nicely 8-B
 
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esm said:
in addition to this - Paul would be able to give you a good idea of which current Angell in the offering will/may suit you the best, from your previous/current setup.... if you ask him nicely 8-B
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I have always found Paul very helpful. Of course as in any communication with people you build up rapport and not act like a demanding child. He is very nice to people who are nice obviously ;)
 
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Brand77 said:
I just ordered the TC101. Now I need to drive to the florist and get some flowers I guess :-D:-D
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With a paint job that beautiful, tell her it's a wall or mantel decoration. Flowers will just wilt and die; this beauty will endure. You never know, she might come around:unsure::cautious::laughing:
 
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Classic-TXP-IG MID said:
I'm not interested in this one, but it has a different beam and a different RA... so it may be quite different to the TC100.
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I agree, I'm not interested in it either. Honestly, with the power I get from my TC95, I'm pretty sure I'd have a hard time controlling a TC100 with a wide open pattern and slightly thicker beam. The TC101, on the other hand, should offer a tamer response by comparison. I guess the offering makes more sense in that light.
 
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Pneumated1 said:
I agree, I'm not interested in it either. Honestly, with the power I get from my TC95, I'm pretty sure I'd have a hard time controlling a TC100 with a wide open pattern and slightly thicker beam. The TC101, on the other hand, should offer a tamer response by comparison. I guess the offering makes more sense in that light.
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Now we just need to wait and see what Paul does with hopefully the TC96 and TC98 (based on the progression from TC100 to TC101)... maybe a softer response/ lower RA than 63, or a different string spacing or string pattern (whether that's a slightly more open 18x20, a slightly denser 16x19, or a 16x20). Time will tell.
 
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joohan said:
Why not go for TC100 instead? It has plenty of assistance itself and you’ve got many contributors here who have played it or are playing with TC100 as their main frame now, which means plenty of experience with string and racquet customizing. 105 is probably not that different but still, the 100 has a cult following here (even I like it very much, although it might not look like it at times) and it would be a shame not to make the best of it. Plus it’s re-sale value might be higher in case you don’t like it.

I googled the specs of your current frame (is that V Feel 8 300?) and those specs should be rather easy to recreate with a 70RA TC100. You’d be getting a killer frame in very familiar specs...
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Thanks Joohan. Great reply. Wil most likely purchase a 100. . And like you posted if I don’t gel with the racket I will sell it.
 
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They are having a poll on Instagram regarding the new color. I hope the answers (mostly in favor of the Octane) will give Paul the idea to offer it on all the TC line !
After reading some of the posts, I’m starting to understand the point of the 101. A more controllable and flexier TC100?
 
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topspn said:
Racquet surgery two complete. By the way, this is what carpet tape looks like after applying. So much like original sticky mesh

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Nice. I'm curious, did you notice any change in feel/feedback post surgery? Also did you making sure the specs are matched afterwards? Like the static weight and balance?
 
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haqq777 said:
Nice. I'm curious, did you notice any change in feel/feedback post surgery? Also did you making sure the specs are matched afterwards? Like the static weight and balance?
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Nope, no change afterwards in feel that i could discern. Pretty much the same and when I measure after I’m all done with OG back on, it’s all within a gram and balance is the same. I am reusing the same leather grip that was on.
 
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N-serve said:
@topspn What specs did you go with for your tc100 v3's? Just curious how they match up with spec wise to your blades.
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I ordered my TC100s 310g/7HL and after stringing, I added a bit of weight @2&10 and OG. On the Blade, I also added weight @2&10 but I added a bit more then TC00 as the blade needed a bit more stability. I also added a leather grip when the TC100s already came with leather grips. Lastly, I also added to the Blade weight @ 7” mark top of the grip. Overall, my TCs are just 331g/32.7cms bal and Blade is 340g/32cm balance.
 
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ChrisG said:
They are having a poll on Instagram regarding the new color. I hope the answers (mostly in favor of the Octane) will give Paul the idea to offer it on all the TC line ! ....
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I really hope not. Otherwise I'll have to reorder all my rackets in the Octane PJ.
 
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itsstephenyo

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Jouke said:
I am so curious to test my new TC100 V3 300g 63Ra. I played a TC 100 2 years ago and have some good memories about that stick. The stick look sooo good!
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The v3 frames are gorgeous, man. I was unsure about the bronze initially but it only took like 5 mins of looking at it before I loved 'em!
 
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itsstephenyo said:
The v3 frames are gorgeous, man. I was unsure about the bronze initially but it only took like 5 mins of looking at it before I loved 'em!
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I know! The copper looks great. My TC100 somehow reminded me of Andrey Rublev his pro stock stick. I opted for the 300g version this time. I can always add weight if I feel the stick needs it.

On another note, I really dont know why I got these sticks. I started playing the Blade 98 V7 as soon as that came out and I love those. Sold all my other sticks and since then bought way to many sticks again. “Sigh”
 
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Hello to everyone, I am a current user of an slightly extended TC100 (27.25 inches, 320g) who is happy to have joined this thread about Angell racquets. In the past, I have extensively used the TC97 (27.25, 310g) and Yonex frames (ezone DR 98 +, DR 98, and AI 98). Yesterday, I ordered a pair of new TC101 (27.25 inches, 330g). I hope to be able to share with you my first impressions of these new racquets after trying them in a couple of weeks.
In the meantime, it would be great to hear if any of you had also experienced with extended length angell frames.
Best regards from Chile!

Enviado desde mi MI 9 mediante Tapatalk
 
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winged_sandals said:
Hello to everyone, I am a current user of an slightly extended TC100 (27.25 inches, 320g) who is happy to have joined this thread about Angell racquets. In the past, I have extensively used the TC97 (27.25, 310g) and Yonex frames (ezone DR 98 +, DR 98, and AI 98). Yesterday, I ordered a pair of new TC101 (27.25 inches, 330g). I hope to be able to share with you my first impressions of these new racquets after trying them in a couple of weeks.
In the meantime, it would be great to hear if any of you had also experienced with extended length angell frames.
Best regards from Chile!

Enviado desde mi MI 9 mediante Tapatalk
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Hi, welcome. I am a user of the DR98+ and am looking to get an extended version of the Angell TC100. May I ask why you went with 27.25 and not 27.5 which is same length as the DR98+. How does the TC100 27.25 play compared to the DR98+? Also would love to hear how you find the new TC101 too once you have played with it. In your experience should I go with a 27.5 or a 27.25.

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