Carreau
Semi-Pro
They were quire responsive on FB/Messenger earlier.
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Happi
Hall of Fame
Pick up the phone and call, he always seem to answer.
The comment system on the website provides slower responses.
Facebook messenger is usually much faster. But again, it is literally Paul (Angell) doing the typing most times, so during busier times it can get difficult.
I don't have FB...I tried their website messenger and their email at least 5 times in last several months..m
Happi
Hall of Fame
Why don't you just give them a call ? Paul is great and answer the phone calls himself.
Why cant great guys respond to their business messages n emails?
Happi
Hall of Fame
Different generation, and perhaps too busy making his fine racquets. But just give him a call, its so much easier than all the other communication forms / apps / text / messages and so on.
landcookie
Professional
If you are a 4.0, want more oomph on serve and volley a fair bit, and want an arm friendly setup I would go with tc 100.
I have both 95 and 100 and prefer the latter. Easier to shape ball on 100, more forgiving, softer stringed, and all things being equal more stable on volleys.
95 needs a bit of mass in the head to perform best I believe, and is more demanding to use especially if you’re having an off day.
95 is the sexier choice but I think 100 is more pragmatic.
Thank you both. And thanks everyone for the feedback. For better or for worse, I feel like I have a LOT of options to consider now!
I had an opportunity to hit with the TC95 today. It was (unstrung) a 330g, 305mm version with strung specs (with OG) of 348g, 312mm balance and SW of 328. I like headlight rackets, and as far as the weight of the racket goes, I am much more sensitive to SW than static weight, so these specs are pretty in line with what I am used to and like. Won't give a full review yet, but will share some thoughts and how they are informing my decision on an Angell racket:
- I've never had a racket that felt this (searching for right word)... substantial? Like it just feels different to hold than any racket I've ever held before. Now I know what everyone means when they say you can just feel the quality. It gives a sensory perception of being heavier than it is, if that makes sense - like its not just a hollow piece of metal and you can feel that when you hold it, giving you sense of weightiness. I realize this doesn't quite make sense, but the racket head also seems larger than 95" (in a good way) while the overall feel of the racket is scalpel-ish. Anyway, I loved the feel of this thing in my hands
- I really felt connected to the ball when I hit it. I liked hitting with this racket a lot. It is very satisfying to play with.
- I did not have any issues with the launch angle. I tend to hit with a good amount of spin and perhaps my SW grip keeps my racket closed pretty well, so no issues there.
- I only took a few, light, practice serves with it, but it felt like there was potential there. I am going to try serving with it at some point to see what that feels like.
- I loved volleying with it. It felt easy to use touch, while also hitting the ball solidly.
- I had good access to spin, I'd even say remarkably good for a 95" racket.
- The power was more than I would expect for a 95", but its not a trampoline at all and I felt in control of it (again, I felt connected to the ball - there were no surprises -when I hit it well, it had good pace, but I did not quite feel the "Thor's Hammer" power I've seen some users report) and I had no issues with stability at all.
It is pretty much everything I am looking for except for one thing - it felt pretty demanding to use. I am not sure if it is because it "feels" heavier than it is or if the 95" head size is an issue for me, but the racket didn't feel "easy" if that makes sense, and my arm was noticeably tired after a little over an hour of hitting ground strokes. There might be days where demanding is fine (and maybe its the perfect doubles racket - after I get a chance to serve with it, I will decide if I want to get one for doubles). But I am not sure it can be an every day racket for me. It's too bad, because I love this racket otherwise.
So based on my experience with the TC95 and feedback provided by others, I am focusing in on the React Mid 96 and MP99 and the TC100. I liked the launch angle of the TC95, so I don't think, based on what I've read, that the TC97 or TC101 make sense for me (despite the strong recommendations I seriously considered).
I liked the size and string spacing on the TC95, so from that perspective the React Mid 96 makes a lot of sense. I wonder though, if with a lighter racket, the smaller headsize will have stability, forgiveness (particularly a concern on clay) and/or power issues.
I loved the feel of the TC95, so if the TC100 is a less demanding version as some have suggested, it makes sense. I am a little worried about it being too powerful for me and I worry that it is going to be just as weighty as the TC95, which I am trying to get away from. My GE is from over-usage, particularly hitting too many, too wristy serves with a heavy racket, so that's a big part of my drive to find a lighter while still solid, racket. My sense is the TC100 is roughly the same as the TC95 in that regard. Working on the wristiness in the meantime.
The React MP 99 feels like a good compromise, not being as exciting to me as the other two and the least related to the TC95 that I really enjoyed, but also something of a logical solution. But I am having trouble finding reliable reviews of the MP99. The Mid 96 reviews are also scarce, but its not clear to me very many people have bought/enjoyed the MP 99 and that makes me nervous.
One final thing, I reached out to Paul - I kept it very simple and short because he is a busy man, but I told him I play on clay, am an all court player, and am looking for spin->control->power in that order in a lighter SW spec than my VCP 97D, and he suggested the React 96. He is the expert, but I worry about a light, small head size racket on clay and it being too unforgiving, not to mention the relatively little user feedback out there (Paul obviously believes in all his rackets, as he should). The TC line is well vouched for, but not so much the Reacts I am considering (what is out there is mostly related to the MPP 99 (18x19))
alexmcnab
Rookie
Here are my thoughts, not sure if they help. Used 95s for decades and bought 4x TC95s over a few years. Felt as though I needed a bit more foregiveness swiched to TC100 for 6 months or so.. I enjoyed the extra power and it it took a while to transition. Didn't quite feel right so tried a React, nice frame but felt it lacked a bit of stability. Recently switched back to a TC95 anf have come to the conclusion that even though I probably win more with TC100, I missed the TC95 too much. It has a buttery smooth feeling, more natural and connected.
Junioradae
New User
Isn't the 330g weight the culprit here ? Angells from my experience usually feel heavier than their weight so if you liked everything except it's weight ( being demanding) why not chat with Paul on a lower weight option....you could always add on in the future should it demand ... assuming the swing weight had nothing to do with the above
Very helpful. Thanks. Which React did you try?
Junioradae
New User
Not the react but the tc95 in 310g weight....bought that with the intention to up the weight but ended up playing it stock due to it feeling heavier than the 310
Sorry, quoted the wrong post. Regarding weight, I’m usually impacted by swingweight more than weight. And find the more headlight the easier it feels to handle. Youre right, the 330 is a probably a little too heavy, but I don’t think I’d feel that differently about a 310 with the same swing weight (and I understand all Angell models of the same model have roughly the same swingweight).
Which react did you try? Thanks for the thoughts!
alexmcnab
Rookie
MPP - 99" 18x19 10Pts HL 310g
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landcookie
Professional
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If you are getting fatigued then yes, agree with Paul and you want something easier to swing. This doesn’t mean getting a HL racquet but a lower sw racquet.
By all means try the React. But if you like the 95 look for a 100 with around 320-325 SW. It has all the goodness in a more forgiving, easier to use package.
You are a 4.0. You don’t need to be playing with a 330 SW racquet.
I was hitting with 340SW and thought it was fine until I changed to 325 SW. Made a huge difference to my arm same shoulder health. Also made me play better. Let’s face it as rec players our timing and anticipation suck and we end up having to arm the ball to make up for imperfect timing, spacing etc a lot. The manoeuvrability of a lower SW racquet is going to do wonders for you in this regard.
are you sure the 95 you tried was 328 SW? Could be worthwhile double checking.
If you are getting fatigued then yes, agree with Paul and you want something easier to swing. This doesn’t mean getting a HL racquet but a lower sw racquet.
By all means try the React. But if you like the 95 look for a 100 with around 320-325 SW. It has all the goodness in a more forgiving, easier to use package.
You are a 4.0. You don’t need to be playing with a 330 SW racquet.
I was hitting with 340SW and thought it was fine until I changed to 325 SW. Made a huge difference to my arm same shoulder health. Also made me play better. Let’s face it as rec players our timing and anticipation suck and we end up having to arm the ball to make up for imperfect timing, spacing etc a lot. The manoeuvrability of a lower SW racquet is going to do wonders for you in this regard.
This spoke to me in so many ways. Feels like a dead on diagnosis for me. I kept increasing the swing weight of my rackets thinking each time “it just feels better when I hit the ball” without realizing how much harder I was making it on myself to hit the ball well. It took hurting my arm and pulling out a flimsy wilson clash 100 to realize just how hard id been making it on myself. After seeing this, i just went to check reviews of the TC100 and saw references to someone being able to get builds with a 290 SW unstrung. I’m going to ask Paul if that’s a possibility as it seems like the obvious answer, considering how much I liked the TC95 (except control on the TC100 still worries me a little - I just don’t like rackets that feel like trampolines).
landcookie
Professional
Paul will make SW to what you want it to be. I’d suggest testing a 100 before ordering (unless you want to dive in).
If you like the 95 the 100 is not far off. The 95 feels more like a thud when hitting the ball whereas the 100 is a bit more pillowy due to increased head size. Control won’t be an issue and can be tweaked to your liking via strings.
I don’t know how to test one before ordering unless by some chance I know someone with one. Is there a way I’m not aware of? Its the reason I’m so annoying about asking questions. On top of that, it’s hard to find much feedback on the two Reacts I’m looking at - lack of demo and lack of info make me nervous (wish I could just buy them all).
landcookie
Professional
It is a little annoying like that with zero ability to demo. Second hand market is your best bet.
I ended up taking the plunge with my first angell (tc 100) and did not regret it.
Based on all your comments I think you would like a 100 in 310 or 315g in the most HL spec offered. You can dial in the power by using thicker round polys. I'm tempted to fo this myself, as I sold my v3 100 too quickly. Would love another go with one using something like 1.30 Firestorm, Super Smash Orange, Grapplesnake M8, etc
Thanks - really appreciate it. Think I’m leaning to exactly that. Asked Paul what lightest SW is I can get the TC100 in and if it’s reasonable I almost have to do it.
I was able to hit with the TC95 again today and it’s addicting. I think I’m most surprised by the touch. For instance, I hit a couple of drop shots that felt pillowy soft to hit - never had that sensation before. I got creative a few times with spinny angle shots I wouldn’t ordinarily try and they just worked. Like, I was expecting spin and pace for 95” inch racket, but the feel and ability to take pace off, with no learning curve, are a genuine surprise/delight. If there’s a more accessible version of this racket I have to try it.
landcookie
Professional
Do you know what strings are in the tc95? Could be worth noting.
Also check out @galapagos thread on strings.
Good luck with your Angell adventure.
galapagos
Hall of Fame
thanks @landcookie . yap most of the strings were tested in tc95. I kinda moved on to other frames, started youtube channel to pick my next "grinder's racquet" xd
i can tell you @Vantage5 that in general from my experience there is no "more accessible version of tc95 16x19". It would be easier to shift from tc95 18x20 than tc95 16x19.
there are some frames that are close but usually have also tighter string spacing or/and lower SW which takes away the thump and spin potential of tc95 16x19.
many tc95 users struggle with high launch angle from tc95 16m (me included but with 1.30 strings at around 24kg it's much more "neutral")
many want to switch because they don't like this high launch and couldnt adapt to it. in that case there's a lot of frames that could work. Tfight 305, Tecnifibre TF40 16m, Diadem Elevate, Head Prestige Auxetic 2.0 MP-L (with some mods), maybe Solinco Whiteout hmm, Vcore 95. In some cases Blade for sure but depends what weight distribution you had with your tc95.
I came to conclusion that this high launch angle means also bigger spin potential and forgiveness. Always something for something. (note: I can use 1.25 strings in the frames mentioned above)
here are my strings review so you dont have to search it.
Ultimate string of choice !
racquet reviews: http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/ultimate-racquet-of-choice-tournament-players-and-or-coaches.705277/ say hello on IG ! (y) @dandan.tennis YT: https://www.youtube.com/@dandan.tennis total number of strings: 72 Group A (round profile): 1. Tecnifibre Ice Code...
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slowly building my content over there too 
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Thanks! And thanks for all the strings reviews! Very timely as on day 3 of a TC95 trial (borrowed one), I broke a string. I imagine it’s a string breaker. As far as “more accessible TC95” I was really just referring to seeing if I could get a TC100 that is slightly less heavy than the TC95 I’m trying. A number of angell users commented that based on the info I’ve provided, that might be my best fit and I’m inclined to agree. At this point, if the TC100 isn’t right, I’d try to get a lighter TC95. I love the feel of it, and I have no issues at all with the launch angle, it’s just a little demanding for me right now.thanks @landcookie . yap most of the strings were tested in tc95. I kinda moved on to other frames, started youtube channel to pick my next "grinder's racquet" xd
i can tell you @Vantage5 that in general from my experience there is no "more accessible version of tc95 16x19". It would be easier to shift from tc95 18x20 than tc95 16x19.
there are some frames that are close but usually have also tighter string spacing or/and lower SW which takes away the thump and spin potential of tc95 16x19.
many tc95 users struggle with high launch angle from tc95 16m (me included but with 1.30 strings at around 24kg it's much more "neutral")
many want to switch because they don't like this high launch and couldnt adapt to it. in that case there's a lot of frames that could work. Tfight 305, Tecnifibre TF40 16m, Diadem Elevate, Head Prestige Auxetic 2.0 MP-L (with some mods), maybe Solinco Whiteout hmm, Vcore 95. In some cases Blade for sure but depends what weight distribution you had with your tc95.
I came to conclusion that this high launch angle means also bigger spin potential and forgiveness. Always something for something. (note: I can use 1.25 strings in the frames mentioned above)
here are my strings review so you dont have to search it.
my youtube channelUltimate string of choice !
racquet reviews: http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/ultimate-racquet-of-choice-tournament-players-and-or-coaches.705277/ say hello on IG ! (y) @dandan.tennis YT: https://www.youtube.com/@dandan.tennis total number of strings: 72 Group A (round profile): 1. Tecnifibre Ice Code...
galapagos
Hall of Fame
im pretty sure someone besides me already said here that tc95 loves to be heavy and only with enough plow through it will truly shine. TC100 works better at lower specs but from my experience you also loose some of this magic feel when you go low with tc100. but you don't loose as much as with tc95 for sure. with tc100 at lower specs it was mainly about the feel for me. tc95 at that point would loose also performance.
Carreau
Semi-Pro
My last two TC100 V4s are 291 SW, so it is doable. Be aware that the last two feels less solid/stable as well. However, I prefer lower SW these days. It took me almost 1 month to fully adjust my timing and swing after 298 SW TC100s. Control is good for me - but you need to find a string that matches this frame. Grapplesnake Alpha, Tour Sniper, Tour M8 works well for me.
Thanks. If I ever want more power/stability, it’s nothing a little lead can’t fix. I do a lot of customizing so I’m comfortable there. But focusing on “ease” for the time being. I definitely need to get some thicker strings (seems like 1.28 or 1.30 are necessary for the open Angell 16x19 string pattern based on what Ive read) as I use thinner strings in my current rackets and will certainly try Grapplesnake. Seems like M8 is the place to start based on aggregating reviews.
Carreau
Semi-Pro
Personally I prefer control type versions of 1.25 in TC100. Feel is better, sweet spot is bigger as well. In my case M8 1.25 works really well - gives the both a) spin potential b) ability to perform flat shots when needed c) decent control.
However, if I keen to use heavily shaped string (Cyclone, Tour Bite, etc.) - 1.30 option feels better, gives more consistency. I'm trying to mitigate my weaknesses these (consistency, control) days instead of increasing my strengths (spin, serve, etc.).
If I would play more singles (playing doubles 99%) - probably I would prefer 1.30 gauge.
Of course it is very personal - different folks, different strokes.
ttlapointe
Rookie
Was just wondering if you had any update on the arm-friendliness of the MPP compared to the Speed Pro or other frames of reference. Thanks!
ttlapointe
Rookie
For those who are familiar with both, how would you compare the React MPP 99 to different Yonex frames? Which one would be closest to it? And how is it in terms of arm-friendliness? Thanks!
MisterP
Hall of Fame
Just placed an order for an MPP 99 305g/315mm. Really interested to see how this thing plays.
I’ve been looking for something similar to the Gravity Pro but lighter and with more spin. The Gravity Tour doesn’t seem like it’s that much more spin friendly and I hated the springy feel of the Percept 100D. The only other racquet I haven’t tried is the Technifibre ISO 18x19, but the Angell is actually cheaper and I get to fully customize it.
I’ve been looking for something similar to the Gravity Pro but lighter and with more spin. The Gravity Tour doesn’t seem like it’s that much more spin friendly and I hated the springy feel of the Percept 100D. The only other racquet I haven’t tried is the Technifibre ISO 18x19, but the Angell is actually cheaper and I get to fully customize it.
Ive got a Lime for sale if you are interested
Paulo Braz
Semi-Pro
Does anyone know when the new K7 line will be launched?
Paulo Braz
Semi-Pro
Based on this date, I believe that some information will be released next month.
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Is the K7 update actually happening? Sorry, somehow I must’ve missed the announcement…
Paulo Braz
Semi-Pro
User toemouse posted this.
Thanks!
How did it compare to tc90 v2 or tc95 in general
Very similar - maybe just a touch difference in feel, but hardly noticeable. The biggest difference is how they look.
Can you compare tc90 to tc95? Where did they remove the 5square inches ? Are the main strings shorter on the tc90? Or the width of racket smaller? Sometimes manufacturers just make the throat area smaller and rest of head is same. Are the grommets same on tc90 n tc95? Tnx