I think the lime has been unavailable for a while, assuming I did not just misunderstand how to use the angell websiteAnyone have any idea if Angell is planning to refresh/renew the K7 silo? The standard-length Red is completely sold out, and grip sizes are dwindling in the others.
When I used to main the TCs, I had two matched TC95 16m 64RA and a matched TC100 64RA. The TC100 is perfect for one of those weird/lazy days. lol. Have fun!I finally decided to buy an Angell racquet, and I'm really happy with it. The foam filled frame is a great feeling. Took a while to find the right string, tension, gauge to control the launching angle.The strings move a lot
Base Frame: TC95
String Pattern: 16 x 19
Stiffness: 64 RA
Length: 27"
Weight / Balance: 11oz / 9Pts HL
Handle Size: L5
Handle Shape: B
Q1) Would you recommend gut/poly stringing on this racquet to get a little more power?
Q2) If I'm looking for a slightly easier frame to play those matches when my timing and footwork aren't working, which frame would you recommend? TC100? Should I order the same specs as the TC95?
I've been emailing Paul, but he replied only after two weeks and a couple of reminders.
It would be great if the shop could improve in this area; otherwise, it's great.
My TC99 is on the way that'll arrive at my home today or tomorrow.Why very little feedback on the 18*19 99 inch , anyone have it ? Any pics of the new v5 paintjob ?
Thank you I didn’t find the insta ones full enough or clearMy TC99 is on the way that'll arrive at my home today or tomorrow.
I'll take and post pictures but you can find ones on IG and FB as well.
Tc95 has same specs as my aero98, when measurements are length n width from inside frameI finally decided to buy an Angell racquet, and I'm really happy with it. The foam filled frame is a great feeling. Took a while to find the right string, tension, gauge to control the launching angle.The strings move a lot
Base Frame: TC95
String Pattern: 16 x 19
Stiffness: 64 RA
Length: 27"
Weight / Balance: 11oz / 9Pts HL
Handle Size: L5
Handle Shape: B
Q1) Would you recommend gut/poly stringing on this racquet to get a little more power?
Q2) If I'm looking for a slightly easier frame to play those matches when my timing and footwork aren't working, which frame would you recommend? TC100? Should I order the same specs as the TC95?
I've been emailing Paul, but he replied only after two weeks and a couple of reminders.
It would be great if the shop could improve in this area; otherwise, it's great.
My TC99 is on the way that'll arrive at my home today or tomorrow.
I'll take and post pictures but you can find ones on IG and FB as well.
325 grams 10pts HL leather grip grip shape B size 3. 27.25" length 305 SW.What are you specs , grip shape and size and what strings and tension will you start with ?
Do you like the paintjob etx
the tc95 has nice power as is so test out with your regular string set up and tension.I finally decided to buy an Angell racquet, and I'm really happy with it. The foam filled frame is a great feeling. Took a while to find the right string, tension, gauge to control the launching angle.The strings move a lot
Base Frame: TC95
String Pattern: 16 x 19
Stiffness: 64 RA
Length: 27"
Weight / Balance: 11oz / 9Pts HL
Handle Size: L5
Handle Shape: B
Q1) Would you recommend gut/poly stringing on this racquet to get a little more power?
Q2) If I'm looking for a slightly easier frame to play those matches when my timing and footwork aren't working, which frame would you recommend? TC100? Should I order the same specs as the TC95?
I've been emailing Paul, but he replied only after two weeks and a couple of reminders.
It would be great if the shop could improve in this area; otherwise, it's great.
I see no issues with his knot grommet selectionToday I received my TC99 from my local stringer. However I am not sure if he didn't string the right way.
I sent him the stringing instructions that are available on the Angell website but I noticed he tied off at the same main string (see picture).
I don't have much knowledge about stringing but did he still string it on an acceptable way?
Have you played with the t fight iso 305 to compare ?Yesterday I hit with my TC99 against the wall and today I practiced my serve on court.
Compared to my Prince Phantom 100x 18x20 and Head Prestige Pro Auxetic I noticed the following:
So overall a very satisfied first impression!
- The comfortable solid filled feel because of the foam core is superior
- Definitely more power but still very good control and a little more tamed than the TC100 with its 16x19 string pattern.
- More serve power and spin potential with a nice plow through effect
- Forgiveness is comparable to my Prince Phantom whereas the Head Prestige Pro is the most demanding frame but that one has the most connected and maneuverable feel.
- However the slightly thicker beam of the throat (and the slightly extended length of 27.25 inch) of the TC99 feels a little beefier in my non-dominated hand that I need to get used to.
No, I didn't but I played with similar foam filled frames like:Have you played with the t fight iso 305 to compare ?
I don't like the rectangular grip shape so Tecnifibre is a pass for me.If you can demo the iso 305 , I understand you may not want to or may not even have access but as a top 18*19 frame your thoughts would be intriguing
Aside from the shape and size of the hoop, is the shape of the beam also the same as the RC99 or is it the same as the TC series?The TC99 is a React with a foam filled hoop - it says so on the website but I hadn't appreciated it before.
Your experience mirrors mine, except that I have also spent time with the TC100. Of the other frames, my preference was the 16x19 pattern in the TC95 and the 18x19 in the TC97. The TC95 18x20 is nice, but in that pattern I think I like the more direct feel of the TC97. I also feel the TC95 (both patterns) perform better with a bit of lead at 10 and 2 to help with the stability. Stability has not been an issue in the TC97. As for launch angle, I don't notice a difference between the TC95 and TC97 in the 18x20 pattern. The feel / flex is different, but for my mechanics, they deliver the same flat / penetrating ball, with the flipside being less net clearance and ball length. The 16x19 TC95 is a different beast altogether, much more powerful, with a high launch angle. And the TC100 is basically a more extreme (power, launch angle) version of the TC95 16x19.Just ordered TC99 custom 315/10 pts HL - cant wait to try it out, Ive played w TC95v2 16x19 switched to TC95v3 Octane 18x20 which is what I prefer now and been playing for years; also have TC97 Octane but I hit too flat for that racquet, so its just collecting dust. Very curious how TC99 18x19 will stack up against TC95v3 18x20 as Im pretty happy with it, but if I can get same performance with a little more forgiveness and a slightly higher launch angle maybe that will be worth an upgrade (I also suspect I enjoy the octane paint job more than glossy v5 but def not a deal breaker). Overall TC95 18x20 been a monster of a racquet to put away balls and push people around from the baseline.
Any updates to share? I am particularly interested in the difference between these two frames!I have the React 99 and a TC99 ordered. I plan match them reasonably close and string them up the same - will post impressions once I can.
What are you looking for in a string? Power or control, low or high launch angle?I have a React MPP (99 18x19) arriving tomorrow, I've been reading back through the thread for feedback/ideas etc. Does anyone have any particular string/tension combo suggestions that work well in this frame? I'm going to start with my go-to setup of Halo Bite mains / Poly Tour Pro crosses @48lbs but any other suggestions are welcome. I also picked up a cheap TC101 V4, i'm keen to compare it to my other Angell frames.
It can be easily fixed by adding some thickness on bevels 1 and 5. Have done just that on a T-fight 305 last weekend and it is better now. lol.I don't like the rectangular grip shape so Tecnifibre is a pass for me.
Any word on specs on his TC99? Seen several ask but haven't found any answered yet!Donald Young with TC99 (see Angell FB post):
Which Angell racquet is most similar to Tfight ISO 305, particularly when customized to 315g-320g unstrung with the weight added to the handle?Have you played with the t fight iso 305 to compare ?
Great feedback - thank you!If anyone here is interested in the Lime XLs in L2 at a bargain, let me know. Offloading my pair to make room for others
Great review, thanks. Looking forward to getting a custom tc99 with 27.25 length at some point. Wonder what pecs Donald Young is using......I’ve now clocked in 3 hours of singles with the TC99 against 3 of my regular hitting partners (+/- 4.5) over the past week, so I think I am in a position to provide my first impressions. To make this as useful as possible, I will compare its main characteristics against the other Angell frames I’ve been using over the years.
I am a 54 years old player around the 4.5 level, who has learned tennis at age 7 with a wooden racquet. Eastern forehand, one handed backhand, mostly sliced, good serve relying on placement / slice / kick rather than speed, I play aggressively and will come to the net to finish points.
Caveat / disclosure: I’ve been playing mainly with the Head Prestige Classic 2.0 for the past 9-10 months, so switching to a frame that’s 10 sq.in. bigger, 15g lighter and with a different string pattern will obviously feel very different and might have influenced some of my impressions, but I have tried to take this into account to be as objective as possible.
Specs of my custom TC99:
- 315g static weight
- 310mm balance (10pt HL)
- A shape pallet
- leather grip
- strung with Head Lynx Tour black 1.30 at 50 mains / 48 crosses
My previous Angell’s had all been 310g / 315mm specs, but I figured for this one I wanted a bit more heft, while leaving it very headlight in case I felt a few grams of lead in the hoop were needed.
The first thing that struck me was how user friendly the racquet was. Imparting speed on the ball is effortless, while retaining a decent control. And, as always with the TC line, that plush / comfortable feel. I haven’t been playing my best tennis of late, as life kind of got in the way of tennis, but this is where I feel the racquet really helped. Had I stubbornly persisted with the Prestige Classic 2.0, I have no doubt that those 3 games would have resulted in getting spanked badly. It’s not the kind of frame you can just pick up if you’re not on your A game. Whereas I was competitive in all 3 of them, and ended coming on top in 2 of them. Those two guys commented that I gave less free points than usual. The third guy is just too consistent, and I would need to play close to my top to beat him, regardless of the racquet. In the first session, I was a bit surprised by the power, and the launch angle that was a bit higher than I anticipated from a 18x19. But I think this is due to the transition from the super tight 18x20 in the 89 sq.in. Head. By session 3, I had already adjusted.
Before I get to a comparison with the other Angell’s I own(ed), here’s my history with them, in chronological order:
- TC100 (63RA): hits a huge ball, especially on serve; extreme launch angle that I found very hard to control; I was breaking strings at a higher rate than any frame I have ever played (some 1.3mm polys like Confidential would break in 3-4 hours)
- TC95 (63RA) 16x19: very powerful for a 95, it feels like putting a hammer to the ball; launch angle slightly lower than the TC100, but still pretty high given the very open strings pattern; some instability, which can be remedied with a bit of lead in the hoop; string breakage reduced vs. the TC100, but still not great (~6 hours)
-TC95 (63RA) 18x20: very controlled, great for slice; a marked step down from its 16x19 sibling in power; extremely flat launch angle, not much net clearance; stability is better than the 16x19; string breakage not an issue
-TC97 (67RA) 18x20: very similar to the TC95 18x20, but a different flex profile, and a bit more power from the higher RA / thicker beam / slightly bigger hoop; same flat ball; stability or string breakage not an issue
My pick of those 4, so far, are the TC95 16x19 for the addictive power, and the TC97 18x20, which is just a great player’s racquet.
I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect from the TC99: was it going to be a tamer version of the TC100, or a TC97 with more power and a bit higher launch angle? Let’s state it upfront: it’s the former rather than the latter. Which is not necessarily a bad thing, depending on what one is looking for.
I will not attempt to compare all aspects of the frames, but here is how I would grade these frames in relation to each other on power and launch angle, which is where I feel they differ the most:
- Power: TC95 18x20 – 1 / TC97 18x20 – 3 / TC99 18x19 – 8 / TC95 16x19 – 8 / TC100 16x19 – 10
- Launch angle: TC95 18x20 – 1 / TC97 18x20 – 1 / TC99 18x19 – 6 / TC95 16x19 – 8 / TC100 16x19 – 10
Basically, I feel that the TC99 has the same level of power as the TC95 16x19, but achieves this through the size of its hoop rather than the openness of the string pattern. The launch angle is also lower and more manageable than both the TC95 16x19 and the TC100. But it’s still significantly higher than that of the 18x20 TC95/97, which helps with net clearance. The one area I feel I needed to adjust the most was my sliced backhand, as it was not as biting as I would have liked, at least at first. But serve is great, forehand is great, and volleys really easy. The big plus vs. a mid is in defence, where just bunting the ball back still allows to clear the net. One of my partners has a big serve, and he put an excellent slice on the deuce side, which I somehow managed to get my racquet on. To my surprise, it made it past the net, and forced a mistake. I remember thinking: “There is no way this would have gone over the net with the Head, or any of the Angell’s 18x20”.
Also, after 3 hours of playing, I have noticed no notching in the Lynx Tour, so it doesn’t seem to chew through the strings like the 16x19’s do. I will probably do away with the tension differential between mains and crosses, though, as I don’t think this pattern needs it like a 18x20 does.
I will continue to play this frame, and if I still like it in a few weeks, will probably order a second one to play the upcoming club doubles season in HK. It’s a very nice frame, which fills a hole in the Angell Customs lineup. It's also a more realistic racquet for me to play than any of my mid's, as much as I like them. Since I am not getting any younger, this might provide a long term solution.
I’ve now clocked in 3 hours of singles with the TC99 against 3 of my regular hitting partners (+/- 4.5) over the past week, so I think I am in a position to provide my first impressions. To make this as useful as possible, I will compare its main characteristics against the other Angell frames I’ve been using over the years.
I am a 54 years old player around the 4.5 level, who has learned tennis at age 7 with a wooden racquet. Eastern forehand, one handed backhand, mostly sliced, good serve relying on placement / slice / kick rather than speed, I play aggressively and will come to the net to finish points.
Caveat / disclosure: I’ve been playing mainly with the Head Prestige Classic 2.0 for the past 9-10 months, so switching to a frame that’s 10 sq.in. bigger, 15g lighter and with a different string pattern will obviously feel very different and might have influenced some of my impressions, but I have tried to take this into account to be as objective as possible.
Specs of my custom TC99:
- 315g static weight
- 310mm balance (10pt HL)
- A shape pallet
- leather grip
- strung with Head Lynx Tour black 1.30 at 50 mains / 48 crosses
My previous Angell’s had all been 310g / 315mm specs, but I figured for this one I wanted a bit more heft, while leaving it very headlight in case I felt a few grams of lead in the hoop were needed.
The first thing that struck me was how user friendly the racquet was. Imparting speed on the ball is effortless, while retaining a decent control. And, as always with the TC line, that plush / comfortable feel. I haven’t been playing my best tennis of late, as life got in the way of tennis, but this is where I feel the racquet really helped. Had I stubbornly persisted with the Prestige Classic 2.0, I have no doubt that those 3 games would have resulted in me getting spanked. It’s not the kind of frame you can just pick up if you’re not on your A game. Whereas I was competitive in all 3 of them, and ended coming on top in 2 of them. Those two guys commented that I gave less free points than usual. The third guy is just too consistent, and I would need to play close to my top to beat him, regardless of the racquet. In the first session, I was a bit surprised by the power, and the launch angle that was a bit higher than I anticipated from a 18x19. But I think this is due to the transition from the super tight 18x20 in the 89 sq.in. Head. By session 3, I had already adjusted.
Before I get to a comparison with the other Angell’s I own(ed), here’s my history with them, in chronological order:
- TC100 (63RA): hits a huge ball, especially on serve; extreme launch angle that I found very hard to control; I was breaking strings at a higher rate than any frame I have ever played (some 1.3mm polys like Confidential would break in 3-4 hours)
- TC95 (63RA) 16x19: very powerful for a 95, it feels like putting a hammer to the ball; launch angle slightly lower than the TC100, but still pretty high given the very open strings pattern; some instability, which can be remedied with a bit of lead in the hoop; string breakage reduced vs. the TC100, but still not great (~6 hours)
-TC95 (63RA) 18x20: very controlled, great for slice; a marked step down from its 16x19 sibling in power; extremely flat launch angle, not much net clearance; stability is better than the 16x19; string breakage not an issue
-TC97 (67RA) 18x20: very similar to the TC95 18x20, but a different flex profile, and a bit more power from the higher RA / thicker beam / slightly bigger hoop; same flat ball; stability or string breakage not an issue
My pick of those 4, so far, are the TC95 16x19 for the addictive power, and the TC97 18x20, which is just a great player’s racquet.
I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect from the TC99: was it going to be a tamer version of the TC100, or a TC97 with more power and a bit higher launch angle? Let’s state it upfront: it’s the former rather than the latter. Which is not necessarily a bad thing, depending on what one is looking for.
I will not attempt to compare all aspects of the frames, but here is how I would grade these frames in relation to each other on power and launch angle, which is where I feel they differ the most:
- Power: TC95 18x20 – 1 / TC97 18x20 – 3 / TC99 18x19 – 8 / TC95 16x19 – 8 / TC100 16x19 – 10
- Launch angle: TC95 18x20 – 1 / TC97 18x20 – 1 / TC99 18x19 – 6 / TC95 16x19 – 8 / TC100 16x19 – 10
Basically, I feel that the TC99 has the same level of power as the TC95 16x19, but achieves this through the size of its hoop rather than the openness of the string pattern. The launch angle is also lower and more manageable than both the TC95 16x19 and the TC100. But it’s still significantly higher than that of the 18x20 TC95/97, which helps with net clearance. The one area I feel I needed to adjust the most was my sliced backhand, as it was not as biting as I would have liked, at least at first. But serve is great, forehand is great, and volleys really easy. The big plus vs. a mid is in defence, where just bunting the ball back still allows to clear the net. One of my partners has a big serve, and he put an excellent slice on the deuce side, which I somehow managed to get my racquet on. To my surprise, it made it past the net, and forced a mistake. I remember thinking: “There is no way this would have gone over the net with the Head, or any of the Angell’s 18x20”.
Also, after 3 hours of playing, I have noticed no notching in the Lynx Tour, so it doesn’t seem to chew through the strings like the 16x19’s do. I will probably do away with the tension differential between mains and crosses, though, as I don’t think this pattern needs it like a 18x20 does.
I will continue to play this frame, and if I still like it in a few weeks, will probably order a second one to play the upcoming club doubles season in HK. It’s a very nice frame, which fills a hole in the Angell Customs lineup. It's also a more realistic racquet for me to play than any of my mid's, as much as I like them. Since I am not getting any younger, this might provide a long term solution.
Very comparable to my tennis background and Angell racquets history.
I agree with your experiences on the TC99. It is just more like a controlled TC100.
Yesterday I played for the first time 1 set of doubles with my TC99.
First thing I noticed the TC99 is more powerful and plays more like a tweener than my Head Prestige Pro and Prince Phantom 100x 18x20. We also played with new balls so they were flying often wide and I hold back my strokes more than I used to. However volleys and smashes were a piece of cake to hit.
After one set I switched to my Head Prestige Pro and suddenly I felt a bit more confident as I was able to keep more balls in play with more control because of the lower power (though I still didn't play great after that).
So it is clear that I need to get more used to the TC99. By the way I also heard ping sounds with some strokes. Maybe that has something to do with the strings (TF MultiFeel 1.25)?
However I didn't play tennis last month and I noticed that as my timing was often off. So take that into account as well.
Yeah, I also was considering trying a copoly again. I still have some sets of MSV CoFocus in stock.Why multifeel? It’s probably why your having some trust issues with control
Multifeel mains n soft round poly fixed my TE reaccurance...21/19 kilosYeah, I also was considering trying a copoly again. I still have some sets of MSV CoFocus in stock.
I use TF MultiFeel as I always tend to get some slight arm issues from poly in the past (MSV Focus Hex 1.10, Solinco Tour Bite 1.10, Pacific PolyPower Pro 1.25 at 23/22 kg tension). Even with hybrid stringbeds.
But next time I'll try MSV CoFocus 1.18 at a very low tension in my TC99. Maybe 20 kg?
CoFocus is soft and I would string it 21kg for 1.17.Yeah, I also was considering trying a copoly again. I still have some sets of MSV CoFocus in stock.
I use TF MultiFeel as I always tend to get some slight arm issues from poly (MSV Focus Hex 1.10, Solinco Tour Bite 1.10, Pacific PolyPower Pro 1.25 at 23/22 kg tension). Even with hybrid stringbeds.
But next time I'll try MSV CoFocus 1.18 at a very low tension in my TC99. Maybe 20 kg?
You got a racket faster then I get a reply for my emailsCustom racquet delivered in less than 10 days. I ordered a custom TC100 on Aug 23rd and received it early this week. Came in exactly on spec for the 330 gram weight. Need to string it and get on the court. Big thank you to Paul for all reaching out and confirming my specs prior to manufacturing the racquet.
Pics on link below.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QbD83n2fKz4tv6L77
How was the v5 tc90? im thinking of getting one myself im just little concerned about the stiffness rating being 71Just placed an order for a V5 TC90 to complement my V2s. Can't wait to see how it compares.
That's without grip n strings or overgrip...probably 65 fully dressed and foam filledHow was the v5 tc90? im thinking of getting one myself im just little concerned about the stiffness rating being 71
I can't find any used v5 tc90 ANYWHERE... not USA or Europe auction sites or marketplace or Here...want to try it used n cheap so I don't have to try n resell a 90 inch racketHow was the v5 tc90? im thinking of getting one myself im just little concerned about the stiffness rating being 71