Ouch. Never had this kind of problem. Touch wood. I also string with Confidential 1.2 at 23kg.
Ouch. Never had this kind of problem. Touch wood. I also string with Confidential 1.2 at 23kg.
the angell grommets just don't stand up like other racquets. i have gotten that with other stringsOuch. Never had this kind of problem. Touch wood. I also string with Confidential 1.2 at 23kg.
Just received my K7 Red XL and I have to say that new cosmetics are awesome. The fit and finish of Angell racquets are top notch. I put on my Wilson Contour grip and the frame weighs 310 grams unstrung which is right in my wheel house. I would estimate 325 grams strung and and a SW of high 320's to 330. Definitely no lead needed at this time. Should be an interesting racquet with the extra 1/2. More power, stability and reach over the standard version which I felt was a bit low in power. I will post my review after I get it strung and play with it over the weekend.Has anyone tried to K7 Red XL? If so, please provide some feedback as to the playability. Thanks.
wait until you try the LimeHit a couple sessions with a new K7 Red...and that’s all it took to know…a superb racquet! Super responsive, good pop, spin friendly, extremely maneuverable. And, of course, very comfortable. As well as really great looking. But, most surprising…truly exceptional touch.
Just phenomenal…
Kudos to Paul Angell for creating an absolute, across the board, winner!
does anyone get an occasional squeak from the pallet when hitting?
I just bought the K7 Red XL and agree that the standard version is a gem of a racquet. The comfort, spin and touch is phenomenal along with good control considering the very open string pattern. I will be posting my review on the XL version by the weekend.Hit a couple sessions with a new K7 Red...and that’s all it took to know…a superb racquet! Super responsive, good pop, spin friendly, extremely maneuverable. And, of course, very comfortable. As well as really great looking. But, most surprising…truly exceptional touch.
Just phenomenal…
Kudos to Paul Angell for creating an absolute, across the board, winner!
does anyone get an occasional squeak from the pallet when hitting?
Seriously considered it. But preferred 16x19…wait until you try the Lime![]()
They are both great sticks really. The 16/19 is a little too open for my taste and the 18/20 is kinda open considering the headsizeSeriously considered it. But preferred 16x19…
Though Lime terrific looking as well.
Agreed. K7 racquets are really exceptional. No doubt including the Cyan pair.They are both great sticks really. The 16/19 is a little too open for my taste and the 18/20 is kinda open considering the headsize
I played with the K7 Red XL today for 2 hours in very hot and humid conditions in NY. I played with the standard version for a while so this was a very easy transition. For starters, the new cosmetics are awesome and the frame has a very modern look. In terms of playability, it's very user-friendly as there's easy depth and spin with a moderate swing. I found that I didn't have to work very hard and I didn't get tired playing in the heat with this racquet. The stand out features are the top notch stability, plush feel and the comfort. For a 11.5 ounce strung racquet and the 330 swingweight, this racquet will appeal to a 4.0 baseline player who is aggressive or can grind. I also found some nice angles on my cross court forehand and backhand. Serving was quite good as I only needed a relaxed swing to create good pop and spin. On returns only short backswing is needed. I only struggled a little bit on on my one handed topspin backhand but that's expected with a XL as there's an adjustment period. My slice backhand was penetrating and forced errors on my hitting partnerI just bought the K7 Red XL and agree that the standard version is a gem of a racquet. The comfort, spin and touch is phenomenal along with good control considering the very open string pattern. I will be posting my review on the XL version by the weekend.
I have tried numerous racquets over the last couple years including every configuration and size of the Angell Custom line. I always find myself coming back to the TC97 18x20. I also have the 4 1/2 and 310 gms 315 balance and love the balls it produces when my footwork can keep up. I hope that sticking with this racquet will make me a better player since it forces me to have good footwork. I currently string it with Klip legend mains and Ghostwire crosses. If I go back to a full poly, I might try the Bk 17 and GW 17 hybrid setup. Feeling really good with the gut/poly setup especially when fresh. After about 10 hours I feel the ball launch on me which makes me hesitant to take full cuts at the ball. Hope I can commit to this racquet this time for a bit longer. I just bought a pair of TC 101 and TC 100 to test out but never feel like pulling them out of the bag when I have the TC97So, I'm actually playing really well right now. I feel very dialed in to my TC97 18x20. I've kept the same string setup for almost 8 months, and I can play and execute my game the way I like almost every time I go out.
But.... in the spirit of never being satisfied I have begun to think about what I would switch to if the itch got too bad. My TC97 is 18x20 with a 4 1/2 grip, 310g bare, and 335g fully strung with overgrip. Balance is probably 5 or 6pt HL when strung. I play with Tier 1 Black Knight 18g at 49lbs. Like I said, I've become very comfortable with this setup. However, when I'm really pushed my defense suffers sometimes, and so does my spin production. If I'm playing well, and my footwork is cooperating, I have no issues cranking out heavy balls from both sides, but the racket doesn't give you anything for free.
So, all that being said, if I had $500 to spend on two more rackets, this is what I would do. In the spirit of Djokovic I would get TC97 16x19s in 27.25in length. A little extra power, a little more spin. I would drop down to a 4 3/8 grip to make it easier on my wrist when creating heavy top spin. I would ask Paul if he could keep the racket between 305-310 but still at 10-11pt HL using some silicone in the handle. I want to feel slightly faster turnover when I swing. I would probably switch to 16 or 17g Black Knight. Oh, and I would get the Octane paint job to take advantage of the slightly heavier swingweight.
So, to summarize, A 16x19 27.25in 4 3/8 frame with some silicone in the handle to keep it at 310g but 10-12pt HL.
does anyone get an occasional squeak from the pallet when hitting?
Yes that’s what you get with the 16x19 TC97, you do notice the extra power. But You still need to brush up on ball with the 16x19 as it’s not a spin monster, also has lower launch angle compared to most 16x19’s.So, I'm actually playing really well right now. I feel very dialed in to my TC97 18x20. I've kept the same string setup for almost 8 months, and I can play and execute my game the way I like almost every time I go out.
But.... in the spirit of never being satisfied I have begun to think about what I would switch to if the itch got too bad. My TC97 is 18x20 with a 4 1/2 grip, 310g bare, and 335g fully strung with overgrip. Balance is probably 5 or 6pt HL when strung. I play with Tier 1 Black Knight 18g at 49lbs. Like I said, I've become very comfortable with this setup. However, when I'm really pushed my defense suffers sometimes, and so does my spin production. If I'm playing well, and my footwork is cooperating, I have no issues cranking out heavy balls from both sides, but the racket doesn't give you anything for free.
So, all that being said, if I had $500 to spend on two more rackets, this is what I would do. In the spirit of Djokovic I would get TC97 16x19s in 27.25in length. A little extra power, a little more spin. I would drop down to a 4 3/8 grip to make it easier on my wrist when creating heavy top spin. I would ask Paul if he could keep the racket between 305-310 but still at 10-11pt HL using some silicone in the handle. I want to feel slightly faster turnover when I swing. I would probably switch to 16 or 17g Black Knight. Oh, and I would get the Octane paint job to take advantage of the slightly heavier swingweight.
So, to summarize, A 16x19 27.25in 4 3/8 frame with some silicone in the handle to keep it at 310g but 10-12pt HL.
Thoughts on the standout differences between the K7 and TC's?
Butt wobble lol. Players who grip part of hand lower than the bottom of handle & really whip the ball often get this, had it with other frames before Angell too.
Didn’t really notice any difference in head shape between K7 & TC97, main difference was the low SW & poor plow through of the K7, K7 is clearly a platform frame for any serious players & has sublime touch & feel just needs tinkering with to get the best weight & balance for each individual.Hi Angell users, I'm looking for some advice here. I might pick up another racket here (rackeholic...), and was looking at either the K7 Lime or the TC97/95 (18x20). It's tough to pick out the differences between them based on the published specs.
But to give some reference for racket preference, I would say that my two favorite rackets have been the head prestige GT mid and the Prince EXO3 (green). I know those seem pretty different, but they both are thin beam and pack a pretty good punch. I prefer the precision and punch of the GT mid, but if I'm not feeling 100% that day it can be unforgiving. I perceive it as playing highly polarized, which is fun when you're on, but if your timing is off it shows! The Prince was fun because it had a high SW but played easier than a 335SW racket should, I also liked the extra punch with the rounder hoop and high SW. I perceive Prince rackets in general as being less polarized than most, but that could be a false perception.
Thoughts on the standout differences between the K7 and TC's? I gather the K7 to have more of a rounder head shape. Is there any difference to the flex point on both? Does one play more polarized than the other? Thanks in advance!
Hi Angell users, I'm looking for some advice here. I might pick up another racket here (rackeholic...), and was looking at either the K7 Lime or the TC97/95 (18x20). It's tough to pick out the differences between them based on the published specs.
But to give some reference for racket preference, I would say that my two favorite rackets have been the head prestige GT mid and the Prince EXO3 (green). I know those seem pretty different, but they both are thin beam and pack a pretty good punch. I prefer the precision and punch of the GT mid, but if I'm not feeling 100% that day it can be unforgiving. I perceive it as playing highly polarized, which is fun when you're on, but if your timing is off it shows! The Prince was fun because it had a high SW but played easier than a 335SW racket should, I also liked the extra punch with the rounder hoop and high SW. I perceive Prince rackets in general as being less polarized than most, but that could be a false perception.
Thoughts on the standout differences between the K7 and TC's? I gather the K7 to have more of a rounder head shape. Is there any difference to the flex point on both? Does one play more polarized than the other? Thanks in advance!
The questions you are asking have been answered in this thread. For detailed answers read through this thread, but briefly...
As has been stated the TC95 and TC97 are not similar. The TC97 is stiff in the throat and flexes in the head of the racquet (similar to a Prestige MP). The TC95 flexes from the throat onwards to the tip of the head in a uniform manner (therefore it feels softer and different when you hit the ball to the TC97). The TC97 has a box beam throat that turns into a D-beam head, and the TC95 is a D-beam throughout. The TC97 has a lower launch angle than the TC95 within each string pattern (however, a TC97 16x19 will have a higher launch angle than a TC95 18x20). Both the TC95 and TC97 are Custom Series racquets, meaning that you can choose your unstrung weight and balance from a string of choices. These racquets also have pallets that can be changed to copy the shape of handles from various bigger brands (Wilson, Head, etc).
The K-Series racquets are a set weight and balance, have fixed moulded handles that are all the same (for example... closest to Wilson), and are made from different materials to the Custom series frames. I have not tried the K7 Lime, so I can't comment on how it plays and feels, but I have tried the K7 Red. Even though it was a nice racquet, I just couldn't gel with it and find the right balance of mods and feel. Therefore, I sold the racquet, haven't tried the K7 Lime and stuck to the TC95s and TC97s I have. I found the Custom TC racquets to be much more to my liking.
Hope that helps.
I've been using the K7 Lime for about 2 years now and the TC97 18m for more than 6 months. In terms of head shape, they're identical. Side by side I can't spot any difference.Hi Angell users, I'm looking for some advice here. I might pick up another racket here (rackeholic...), and was looking at either the K7 Lime or the TC97/95 (18x20). It's tough to pick out the differences between them based on the published specs.
But to give some reference for racket preference, I would say that my two favorite rackets have been the head prestige GT mid and the Prince EXO3 (green). I know those seem pretty different, but they both are thin beam and pack a pretty good punch. I prefer the precision and punch of the GT mid, but if I'm not feeling 100% that day it can be unforgiving. I perceive it as playing highly polarized, which is fun when you're on, but if your timing is off it shows! The Prince was fun because it had a high SW but played easier than a 335SW racket should, I also liked the extra punch with the rounder hoop and high SW. I perceive Prince rackets in general as being less polarized than most, but that could be a false perception.
Thoughts on the standout differences between the K7 and TC's? I gather the K7 to have more of a rounder head shape. Is there any difference to the flex point on both? Does one play more polarized than the other? Thanks in advance!
Sod it, I bought a TC95 18x20, for the heck of it. Same specs as my 16x19's at 63RA / 310g / 315mm.
I will try it with the same set-up I currently experiment with, 4G Soft in mains and Triax in crosses. Except that I will drop the tension from 50lbs mains / 52 lbs crosses to 46 / 48 to account for the tighter pattern and avoid it playing like a board. It will be really interesting to see how it plays comparatively.
I've enjoyed 4G Soft / Triax in the 16x19. There's a slight loss of spin vs. full bed 4G Soft, but it's more comfortable and a bit more pop. Now, durability is not great, as a Triax cross broke between 5 and 6 hours of play, where I get 7-8 in a full bed of 4G Soft, and it's an expensive set-up to break as neither strings are cheap.
I should get (much?) better durability with the 18x20, but I am not sure that this set-up will suit a tight pattern, especially since the gauge is 16L mains / 16 crosses, which might be too thick. If it's a case, I might try shaped polys like Hyper G / Confidential in a 17 gauge strung around 46, to get a bit more bite and launch. Anyway, it's fun to try stuff.
Sounds like the K7 is easier to play with but the TC97 can be gold if you're having a good day. Thanks for the insight. At this point I'll keep my eye out for a TC95/97 or a K7 lime on the used board. All three sound different enough but enticing.I've been using the K7 Lime for about 2 years now and the TC97 18m for more than 6 months. In terms of head shape, they're identical. Side by side I can't spot any difference.
Now in terms of playability they're different. The K7 Lime has a slightly more open string pattern which gives a tad more spin. I'd say the K7 has a slightly higher launch angle.
Of course, the feel of the K7 is more muted and the TC97 is more raw. Both of them are very comfortable. I personally prefer the touch of the TC97 over the K7. The feel at impact seems to me more solid thanks the foam filled frame.
The flex is also different. The K7 flex is more uniform while the TC97 flexes more at the throat. To be honest I'm ok with both.
As mentioned above the interesting part of the custom line is the fact that you can... customize. I like to play with leather grip and overgrip. On the K7, which is already 315g unstrung, it's a good 10-12g added to the static weight. The result is a racquet around 350g strung with overgrip and dampener. But it's headlight at 31cm. In comparison my TC97 are 310g unstrung with leather grip (Paul takes into account the weight of a leather grip) for a total of 335g strung and 32cm balance.
SW measured with SwingTool is 328 for the K7 and 337 for both my TC97.
Overall are two very good racquets, I can play with both and switch from a racquet to another without any problems. It doesn't take time to adjust. My impression is the K7 is a tad more forgiving while with the TC97 you need to have solid footwork to make it work.
Just to give an example, my last tournament in May, I started the match with the TC97 and lost the first set. I switched to the K7 and won the two last sets.
At the end it's really a matter of personal taste and what feel you prefer.
Sod it, I bought a TC95 18x20, for the heck of it. Same specs as my 16x19's at 63RA / 310g / 315mm.
I will try it with the same set-up I currently experiment with, 4G Soft in mains and Triax in crosses. Except that I will drop the tension from 50lbs mains / 52 lbs crosses to 46 / 48 to account for the tighter pattern and avoid it playing like a board. It will be really interesting to see how it plays comparatively.
I've enjoyed 4G Soft / Triax in the 16x19. There's a slight loss of spin vs. full bed 4G Soft, but it's more comfortable and a bit more pop. Now, durability is not great, as a Triax cross broke between 5 and 6 hours of play, where I get 7-8 in a full bed of 4G Soft, and it's an expensive set-up to break as neither strings are cheap.
I should get (much?) better durability with the 18x20, but I am not sure that this set-up will suit a tight pattern, especially since the gauge is 16L mains / 16 crosses, which might be too thick. If it's a case, I might try shaped polys like Hyper G / Confidential in a 17 gauge strung around 46, to get a bit more bite and launch. Anyway, it's fun to try stuff.
I've been using the K7 Lime for about 2 years now and the TC97 18m for more than 6 months. In terms of head shape, they're identical. Side by side I can't spot any difference.
Now in terms of playability they're different. The K7 Lime has a slightly more open string pattern which gives a tad more spin. I'd say the K7 has a slightly higher launch angle.
Of course, the feel of the K7 is more muted and the TC97 is more raw. Both of them are very comfortable. I personally prefer the touch of the TC97 over the K7. The feel at impact seems to me more solid thanks the foam filled frame.
The flex is also different. The K7 flex is more uniform while the TC97 flexes more at the throat. To be honest I'm ok with both.
As mentioned above the interesting part of the custom line is the fact that you can... customize. I like to play with leather grip and overgrip. On the K7, which is already 315g unstrung, it's a good 10-12g added to the static weight. The result is a racquet around 350g strung with overgrip and dampener. But it's headlight at 31cm. In comparison my TC97 are 310g unstrung with leather grip (Paul takes into account the weight of a leather grip) for a total of 335g strung and 32cm balance.
SW measured with SwingTool is 328 for the K7 and 337 for both my TC97.
Overall are two very good racquets, I can play with both and switch from a racquet to another without any problems. It doesn't take time to adjust. My impression is the K7 is a tad more forgiving while with the TC97 you need to have solid footwork to make it work.
Just to give an example, my last tournament in May, I started the match with the TC97 and lost the first set. I switched to the K7 and won the two last sets.
At the end it's really a matter of personal taste and what feel you prefer.
Sounds like the K7 is easier to play with but the TC97 can be gold if you're having a good day. Thanks for the insight. At this point I'll keep my eye out for a TC95/97 or a K7 lime on the used board. All three sound different enough but enticing.
Interesting that they are all about the same head shape!
I tend to use thinner gauge strings with the TC95 18x20s. I use 1.15-1.20mm strings, and with the 16x19s I use 16 gauge strings. Just a thought.
I almost regret I changed my mind at the very last minute and didn´t order 2 TC95s when I read this post.As Paul himself has stated, the custom line is his performance line, so my advice would be to try first a TC racquet. I’ve been playing my best tennis with great results in recents tournaments, against strong oppositions, and I can’t thank enough my Tc95. V3 btw is a great improvement in terms of stability.
also comfort is incredible despite the raw feel : I’ve played 23 matches in a month and a half and only my wrist is starting to feel a bit sore. And I’m using full bed poly at a quite high tension (23-24kg). I can’t think of a better performance/ feel / comfort ratio apart from going in the prostock loophole
Just bought a 2nd hand TC95 but 16x19. I just played 2h with it so far. First impressions, the TC95 is more powerful, it's noticeable on serves. It's also more plush than the TC97 but on par with the K7.If the K7 Lime has more uniform flex, it may be a better comparison with the TC95 18x20, as it too has a uniform flex. Have you ever played with the TC95? if so, how would it compare to the K7 Lime?
I fully agree with your tc98 and denser pattern wishes. It could be really interesting.I almost regret I changed my mind at the very last minute and didn´t order 2 TC95s when I read this post.
Though I really like and I can play very well with the TC95 I still just wanted a slightly more forgiven frame.
Yesterday I ordered 2 (closely) matched Diadem Elevate FS 98s (309.1g - 31.9 - 291.5 SW and 310.7 - 31.8 - 291.5 SW) after a two week demo. Very comfortable and fully foam filled rackets with a slightly denser 16x20 string pattern than the TC95 16x19.
Besides they are a lot cheaper and easier available to me as I just can buy them from my own country.
Once Paul 'll create a 98 sq frame within the TC line I'll come back to Angell immediately. ;-)
I'll be selling a couple of TC97. If interested let me knowSounds like the K7 is easier to play with but the TC97 can be gold if you're having a good day. Thanks for the insight. At this point I'll keep my eye out for a TC95/97 or a K7 lime on the used board. All three sound different enough but enticing.
Interesting that they are all about the same head shape!
Realistically speaking, there’s little point being this detail-oriented about the racquet of a complete beginner.I know nothing about tennis, have never played, but now my daughter wants to learn and I have been trying like a mad fiend to learn as much as I can as fast as I can.
I miiiiiiiiiiiiiight have accidentally shown her a picture of an Angell TC that I just discovered. She loved the look of the v3 copper customs.
She's 14 and a total beginner, but is taking lessons with the goal of getting good enough to do well on the high school no-cut team by February. She has been taking lessons for less than a month, and has not purchased her first racquet.
So far, she has narrowed it down to the following (in order of her favorites thus far) --
1.) the Wilson Burn LS v4,
2.) the Wilson Blade 100L v7,
3.) the Yonex Ezone 100L, and
4.) the Babolat Pure Drive Team 2021.
I know these are all tweeners of similar weight, but each of them seems to be tweaked a bit for different playstyles in head shape, beamwidth, balance, head shape, and in the case of the Burn, string pattern as well. The problem is, she has no idea what play style she will favor, what strengths she might want to accentuate, or for what weaknesses she'd need to train and improve. She knows she doesn't want to start off with an oversized monster that sometimes beginners are given to boost their confidence; she wants to develop the right skills and techniques from the start. She wants to be able to learn as much as she can, without leaning on a crutch as much as possible-- but still hold her own in competitive play as she learns.
She has also tried out the Head Radical S 2021, the Babolat Pure Strike Team 3rd Gen, the Wilson Clash 100L, the Head Gravity Lite, the Yonex Vcore 100L, the Head Graphene 360+ Speed S, the Babolat Evo Drive Lite Prestrung, the Prince Textreme Warrior 100T, the Babolat Pure Aero Team 2019, and the Yonex Ezone 105... but she did not like any of them.
Would any of you who own an Angell recommend one to a 14 year old absolute beginner?
Right now, she prefers the 280g, 32.8cm balance 5Pt head-light, 70RA, (18v16) Burn100LSv4 with 23-25-23 beam.
Her second favorite is the 285g, 33cm balance 4Pt head-light, 69RA, (16x19) Blade 100Lv7 with 22mm beam.
Her third favorite is the 285g, 32.5cm balance 4Pt head-light, 68RA.,(16x19) Ezone 100L with 23.5/26/22 beam.
...plus all the fancy construction variables (marketing hype) of each brand and line, etc.
The two Angells that (to me) appear closest in spec to any that she likes so far are the following:
The 290g, 33.5cm balance 2Pt head-light, 70RA, (16x19), v3TC100, with 21mm tapered beam
or
The 290g, 33.5cm balance 2Pt head-light, 66RA, (16x19), v3TC101, with 21mm tapered beam
If the specs were closer to what she'd demoed I'd be likely to order and Angell in a heartbeat... but I know nothing about tennis or racquets, and I have no idea how an extra five grams in the handle, a thinner bean all the way around, and being less head light would hinder or boost her ability to learn.
And further at issue, I wouldn't know the first thing about whether to go for the higher launch angle, free power, and possible less predictability of the 70RA (“D” box) v3TC 100 or the lower launch angle, more control of the 66RA (TC97-like throat box) v3TC101.
Is a midplus Angell totally out of the question, or would it be a good contender for a 14-year-old female total beginner who wants to play on a public high school no-cut tennis team?
If she would like a cool paint job, there’s little harm in getting her an Octane Angell which is light and has a larger sweetspot. She will likely want a different racquet in the near future if she plays regularly anyway, as her game will completely change.
I know nothing about tennis, have never played, but now my daughter wants to learn and I have been trying like a mad fiend to learn as much as I can as fast as I can.
I miiiiiiiiiiiiiight have accidentally shown her a picture of an Angell TC that I just discovered. She loved the look of the v3 copper customs.
She's 14 and a total beginner, but is taking lessons with the goal of getting good enough to do well on the high school no-cut team by February. She has been taking lessons for less than a month, and has not purchased her first racquet.
So far, she has narrowed it down to the following (in order of her favorites thus far) --
1.) the Wilson Burn LS v4,
2.) the Wilson Blade 100L v7,
3.) the Yonex Ezone 100L, and
4.) the Babolat Pure Drive Team 2021.
I know these are all tweeners of similar weight, but each of them seems to be tweaked a bit for different playstyles in head shape, beamwidth, balance, head shape, and in the case of the Burn, string pattern as well. The problem is, she has no idea what play style she will favor, what strengths she might want to accentuate, or for what weaknesses she'd need to train and improve. She knows she doesn't want to start off with an oversized monster that sometimes beginners are given to boost their confidence; she wants to develop the right skills and techniques from the start. She wants to be able to learn as much as she can, without leaning on a crutch as much as possible-- but still hold her own in competitive play as she learns.
She has also tried out the Head Radical S 2021, the Babolat Pure Strike Team 3rd Gen, the Wilson Clash 100L, the Head Gravity Lite, the Yonex Vcore 100L, the Head Graphene 360+ Speed S, the Babolat Evo Drive Lite Prestrung, the Prince Textreme Warrior 100T, the Babolat Pure Aero Team 2019, and the Yonex Ezone 105... but she did not like any of them.
Would any of you who own an Angell recommend one to a 14 year old absolute beginner?
Right now, she prefers the 280g, 32.8cm balance 5Pt head-light, 70RA, (18v16) Burn100LSv4 with 23-25-23 beam.
Her second favorite is the 285g, 33cm balance 4Pt head-light, 69RA, (16x19) Blade 100Lv7 with 22mm beam.
Her third favorite is the 285g, 32.5cm balance 4Pt head-light, 68RA.,(16x19) Ezone 100L with 23.5/26/22 beam.
...plus all the fancy construction variables (marketing hype) of each brand and line, etc.
The two Angells that (to me) appear closest in spec to any that she likes so far are the following:
The 290g, 33.5cm balance 2Pt head-light, 70RA, (16x19), v3TC100, with 21mm tapered beam
or
The 290g, 33.5cm balance 2Pt head-light, 66RA, (16x19), v3TC101, with 21mm tapered beam
If the specs were closer to what she'd demoed I'd be likely to order and Angell in a heartbeat... but I know nothing about tennis or racquets, and I have no idea how an extra five grams in the handle, a thinner bean all the way around, and being less head light would hinder or boost her ability to learn.
And further at issue, I wouldn't know the first thing about whether to go for the higher launch angle, free power, and possible less predictability of the 70RA (“D” box) v3TC 100 or the lower launch angle, more control of the 66RA (TC97-like throat box) v3TC101.
Is a midplus Angell totally out of the question, or would it be a good contender for a 14-year-old female total beginner who wants to play on a public high school no-cut tennis team?
This is what I needed to hearAs Paul himself has stated, the custom line is his performance line, so my advice would be to try first a TC racquet. I’ve been playing my best tennis with great results in recents tournaments, against strong oppositions, and I can’t thank enough my Tc95. V3 btw is a great improvement in terms of stability.
also comfort is incredible despite the raw feel : I’ve played 23 matches in a month and a half and only my wrist is starting to feel a bit sore. And I’m using full bed poly at a quite high tension (23-24kg). I can’t think of a better performance/ feel / comfort ratio apart from going in the prostock loophole
I agree with those who have already responded. The racket she could play through all levels of her development would be a TC 100 at 300g. I would argue for 6 points HL because once strung it will dip back to only 2 or 3.I know nothing about tennis, have never played, but now my daughter wants to learn and I have been trying like a mad fiend to learn as much as I can as fast as I can.
I miiiiiiiiiiiiiight have accidentally shown her a picture of an Angell TC that I just discovered. She loved the look of the v3 copper customs.
She's 14 and a total beginner, but is taking lessons with the goal of getting good enough to do well on the high school no-cut team by February. She has been taking lessons for less than a month, and has not purchased her first racquet.
So far, she has narrowed it down to the following (in order of her favorites thus far) --
1.) the Wilson Burn LS v4,
2.) the Wilson Blade 100L v7,
3.) the Yonex Ezone 100L, and
4.) the Babolat Pure Drive Team 2021.
I know these are all tweeners of similar weight, but each of them seems to be tweaked a bit for different playstyles in head shape, beamwidth, balance, head shape, and in the case of the Burn, string pattern as well. The problem is, she has no idea what play style she will favor, what strengths she might want to accentuate, or for what weaknesses she'd need to train and improve. She knows she doesn't want to start off with an oversized monster that sometimes beginners are given to boost their confidence; she wants to develop the right skills and techniques from the start. She wants to be able to learn as much as she can, without leaning on a crutch as much as possible-- but still hold her own in competitive play as she learns.
She has also tried out the Head Radical S 2021, the Babolat Pure Strike Team 3rd Gen, the Wilson Clash 100L, the Head Gravity Lite, the Yonex Vcore 100L, the Head Graphene 360+ Speed S, the Babolat Evo Drive Lite Prestrung, the Prince Textreme Warrior 100T, the Babolat Pure Aero Team 2019, and the Yonex Ezone 105... but she did not like any of them.
Would any of you who own an Angell recommend one to a 14 year old absolute beginner?
Right now, she prefers the 280g, 32.8cm balance 5Pt head-light, 70RA, (18v16) Burn100LSv4 with 23-25-23 beam.
Her second favorite is the 285g, 33cm balance 4Pt head-light, 69RA, (16x19) Blade 100Lv7 with 22mm beam.
Her third favorite is the 285g, 32.5cm balance 4Pt head-light, 68RA.,(16x19) Ezone 100L with 23.5/26/22 beam.
...plus all the fancy construction variables (marketing hype) of each brand and line, etc.
The two Angells that (to me) appear closest in spec to any that she likes so far are the following:
The 290g, 33.5cm balance 2Pt head-light, 70RA, (16x19), v3TC100, with 21mm tapered beam
or
The 290g, 33.5cm balance 2Pt head-light, 66RA, (16x19), v3TC101, with 21mm tapered beam
If the specs were closer to what she'd demoed I'd be likely to order and Angell in a heartbeat... but I know nothing about tennis or racquets, and I have no idea how an extra five grams in the handle, a thinner bean all the way around, and being less head light would hinder or boost her ability to learn.
And further at issue, I wouldn't know the first thing about whether to go for the higher launch angle, free power, and possible less predictability of the 70RA (“D” box) v3TC 100 or the lower launch angle, more control of the 66RA (TC97-like throat box) v3TC101.
Is a midplus Angell totally out of the question, or would it be a good contender for a 14-year-old female total beginner who wants to play on a public high school no-cut tennis team?