The Official Angell Users Club

landcookie

Semi-Pro
I’m actually intrigued by the Angell, particularly the TC97 16x19. I’m a longtime Rf97 Autograph user, but since they dc’d those two years ago, at some point I’ll need to find other frames.
Never played with the 97 but I think it is somewhat inspired by the RF. Others can certainly chime in better than me. Why not go pro staff 97 and lead up?
 

moii

New User
I’m actually intrigued by the Angell, particularly the TC97 16x19. I’m a longtime Rf97 Autograph user, but since they dc’d those two years ago, at some point I’ll need to
Yeah i think the tc97 came out just after fed change to the 97" head and even in the Marketing angell alluded to Roger.
I think its probably a good replacement.
Might be a Bit controversial to some, but I have to say that I dont think the Rf97 is a great Racket or even a particularly good one at that. To me it feels slugish, Not anything special Power and feel wise and while it is Solid for Sure, i think thats Kind of to be expected for a Racket in its weight class..

I have played with a tc97 only for a couple of hours and decided to Stick to the tc100. I wanted to try the denser pattern because of string breakage at the time but ultimately liked the Power of the tc100 too much to switch.
But I have to say that for people that like a control Racket with classic Box beam feel it doesnt get much better. In the head the tc97 has the D-shape frame geometry that All Custom angells have, and only the throat is Box beam. It makes it quite a lot faster through the air than the thicker Rf97 with the Box beam throughout but retains some of the classic Box beam feel on impact.
The Tc97 is whipier and Packs quite a punch. I think for some people the thicker Rf97 beam feels a tad more stable but if you choose similar specs you will Not have any stability isses with the tc97 either.
I tested the TC97 0.25" extended 320g 310mm Balance with a Bit of lead at 3&9 and can vividly remember a practice Session on fast indoor carpet where I played with a top 800 atp Player Who Servers in the 190 kph range and being amazed at how easy I could Block back serves. It Was just Not my style of Racket but neither is the Rf97 as you Might have caught

I would recommend to switch if you are open to a change in terms of the characteristics I mentioned. If you dont expect the tc97 to be a copy of the Rf97 then I think its a better Racket Overall. But one that has its own DNA albeit rf inspired.
 

emhtennis

Hall of Fame
I’m actually intrigued by the Angell, particularly the TC97 16x19. I’m a longtime Rf97 Autograph user, but since they dc’d those two years ago, at some point I’ll need to find other frames.
I have owned a TC97 16x19 and have honeymooned an RF97A for a few hours.

The issue with the Angell is that it will be difficult to not make it feel super sluggish because of the foam filling.

The RF is special because of how hyper polarized it is. Heavy handle, heavy hoop, thin light throat.

I made my TC97 lighter, from 320g down to 305g, so never ventured the opposite direction.
 

tele

Hall of Fame
I have owned a TC97 16x19 and have honeymooned an RF97A for a few hours.

The issue with the Angell is that it will be difficult to not make it feel super sluggish because of the foam filling.

The RF is special because of how hyper polarized it is. Heavy handle, heavy hoop, thin light throat.

I made my TC97 lighter, from 320g down to 305g, so never ventured the opposite direction.
I thought the RF was supposed to be less polarized (i.e. relatively more weight distributed near the balance point) giving it a relatively low swingweight for its high static weight.
 

emhtennis

Hall of Fame
I thought the RF was supposed to be less polarized (i.e. relatively more weight distributed near the balance point) giving it a relatively low swingweight for its high static weight.
I didn't hit it for that long, but one of the reasons I liked it so much was because of how polarized it felt.

The old TW review on the RF97A has static at 357g and SW at 335. Which with Wilson QC means the v10 I swung could be up or down of those numbers.
 

carlos37

New User
Nadie quería comprar el K7 100 y decirnos cómo se juega. Ahora tengo que hacer el trabajo sucio y pedí uno. Por supuesto, tendré que personalizarlo, ya que es muy ligero. Pero hay que probar un tamaño de cabeza de 16 x 20 en 100, especialmente cuando es un ángel.
Yo..soy de España..y si no fuera por las tarifas aduanas ..si lo compraría..DE hecho antes compraba mucho en tiendas inglesas..
 

guando

New User
No one wanted to buy the K7 100 and let us know how it plays. I now have to do the dirty work and ordered one. Of course i will have to customize as it’s very light. But a 16x20 in 100 head size has to be tried especially when it’s an angell
I liked the 16x20 on the ASi but by the time I added enough weight to get the swing weight in a typical range (310-325) it was head heavy, adding weight to the handle to then put the balance back where I like it (7-8 points HL) the static weight was around 350, too heavy for my liking. The K7 100 looks like it could be a better platform for customising though.
 

topspn

G.O.A.T.
I liked the 16x20 on the ASi but by the time I added enough weight to get the swing weight in a typical range (310-325) it was head heavy, adding weight to the handle to then put the balance back where I like it (7-8 points HL) the static weight was around 350, too heavy for my liking. The K7 100 looks like it could be a better platform for customising though.
ASI has lots of weight in the throat so not a good candidate to add weight and polarize.
 

ACT

Rookie
I liked the 16x20 on the ASi but by the time I added enough weight to get the swing weight in a typical range (310-325) it was head heavy, adding weight to the handle to then put the balance back where I like it (7-8 points HL) the static weight was around 350, too heavy for my liking. The K7 100 looks like it could be a better platform for customising though.
Had to put like 12g of lead on the head to get it to like 325 SW roughly - but i didn't add handle weight, just played it head heavy, got used to it and plays really well

It's a crossover of classic and modern playability - nice flex but comfortable super responsive string bed, massive spin monster, one of the higher ones. Other than the unfortunate specs it's very good

Paul is making next gen version at some point, if he can fix the stock specs, it would be a great frame
 

BPlain

Professional
I know it was written about a few times earlier in the thread but has anyone else played / switched to the K Seven 98?

I play a Babolat PSVS right now and it looks quite similar spec wise to the K Seven 98.
 

Paulo Braz

Semi-Pro
I know it was written about a few times earlier in the thread but has anyone else played / switched to the K Seven 98?

I play a Babolat PSVS right now and it looks quite similar spec wise to the K Seven 98.
I have the K7 98 16x20, Pure Strike vs 2022 and 2024. Of the three, I still prefer and play better with the Pure Strike vs 2022. The ball behavior between the PSVS 2022 and K7 is very similar, but I feel that the K7 releases the ball easier, and the PSVS 2022 holds the ball better. The PSVS 2022 has more control and precision compared to the K7, but I'm still testing some strings on the K7. For my playing style and taste, the K7 combined better with profiled strings.
 

moii

New User
I got a couple of hourse in with my new tc99`s and I am really happy with them. They are pretty much everything that I hoped for and I am very impressed.
Compared to the TC100 70RA that I have played they are a bit less powerfull, bit smaler sweetsport and quite a lot lower launch angle.
They are much more controlled, though and the amount of controllable power is amazing. Better than anything that I have ever played with, I think.
The TC100 is probably on the same level but you have to learn to control the power somehow and I think although its def. worth it for some people thats not as easy. The TC99 everyone should be able to pick up an play good tennis with. Feels like a control racket that somehow has more power than most tweeners. Dont know how Paul did it..

My only complaint with the TC100 was always that I broke strings too quickly. 1.35mm poly lasted for only ~3 hours. With the TC99 thats fixed and I get a lot more control with only sacraficing a tiny bit of power. Thats worth it for me.
In my opinion a 70RA version of the TC99 would be perfection. With the 18/19 pattern I have no doubt that it would have all the control one could ask for and I dont see a downside to it, because the 70RA of Angell frames is so comfy still. But until then, I will not look at any other racket, ever. Its 99% perfect for what I am looking for :)

Couple more observations:
-Like all Angells I have tryed so far (Vantage 95 16/19, 63RA; TC95 18/20 70RA; TC97 18/20, TC100 70RA and React 18/19) They are very string sensitive. Maybe even more so because you can fine tune them to be either quite powerfull/spinny/launchy by going with a shaped main and thinner/softer crosses or make the racket into a classic players racket with round strings a bit higher tension. Or anything in between. Its very very versatile, but also sensitive to small changes.
I strung two rackets with the same basic poly. One racket I put 4g of lead at 3&9 and strung the crosses only 0.5kg lower than the mains, the other I put 3g of lead at 2&10 and strung the crosses 1kg lower than mains. And the result was a drastically different launch, feel, everything. Similar variations in the TC100 that I tried when I was dialing those in had a much smaler effect.
To me that is a big plus. I will tinker a bit and I like that there is a lot of leeway to dial it in. To some people it might be a downside though.

-Controlling depth and heigth is the standout feature for me with the TC99. Changing the height of my shots mid rally was not always the easiest with the TC100 because it has the tendency to launch everything a bit. With the TC99 its ridiculous how easy it is to adjust. It was the most notable for me on lobs. I was going for lobs in situations where I should just played a passing shot, just because it was so easy and fun. With the TC100 this would have involved a degree of unnecissary risk but with the 99 it was just easy.

-The racket that I would compare it too would probably be the Aero98. They feel very different, but I think they are both in the same category of great all around rackets that are very balanced in everything they provide. The TC99 feels more direct and connected, and just a bit better at everything that both rackets do.
 

maksp

Semi-Pro
I got a couple of hourse in with my new tc99`s and I am really happy with them. They are pretty much everything that I hoped for and I am very impressed.
Compared to the TC100 70RA that I have played they are a bit less powerfull, bit smaler sweetsport and quite a lot lower launch angle.
They are much more controlled, though and the amount of controllable power is amazing. Better than anything that I have ever played with, I think.
The TC100 is probably on the same level but you have to learn to control the power somehow and I think although its def. worth it for some people thats not as easy. The TC99 everyone should be able to pick up an play good tennis with. Feels like a control racket that somehow has more power than most tweeners. Dont know how Paul did it..

My only complaint with the TC100 was always that I broke strings too quickly. 1.35mm poly lasted for only ~3 hours. With the TC99 thats fixed and I get a lot more control with only sacraficing a tiny bit of power. Thats worth it for me.
In my opinion a 70RA version of the TC99 would be perfection. With the 18/19 pattern I have no doubt that it would have all the control one could ask for and I dont see a downside to it, because the 70RA of Angell frames is so comfy still. But until then, I will not look at any other racket, ever. Its 99% perfect for what I am looking for :)

Couple more observations:
-Like all Angells I have tryed so far (Vantage 95 16/19, 63RA; TC95 18/20 70RA; TC97 18/20, TC100 70RA and React 18/19) They are very string sensitive. Maybe even more so because you can fine tune them to be either quite powerfull/spinny/launchy by going with a shaped main and thinner/softer crosses or make the racket into a classic players racket with round strings a bit higher tension. Or anything in between. Its very very versatile, but also sensitive to small changes.
I strung two rackets with the same basic poly. One racket I put 4g of lead at 3&9 and strung the crosses only 0.5kg lower than the mains, the other I put 3g of lead at 2&10 and strung the crosses 1kg lower than mains. And the result was a drastically different launch, feel, everything. Similar variations in the TC100 that I tried when I was dialing those in had a much smaler effect.
To me that is a big plus. I will tinker a bit and I like that there is a lot of leeway to dial it in. To some people it might be a downside though.

-Controlling depth and heigth is the standout feature for me with the TC99. Changing the height of my shots mid rally was not always the easiest with the TC100 because it has the tendency to launch everything a bit. With the TC99 its ridiculous how easy it is to adjust. It was the most notable for me on lobs. I was going for lobs in situations where I should just played a passing shot, just because it was so easy and fun. With the TC100 this would have involved a degree of unnecissary risk but with the 99 it was just easy.

-The racket that I would compare it too would probably be the Aero98. They feel very different, but I think they are both in the same category of great all around rackets that are very balanced in everything they provide. The TC99 feels more direct and connected, and just a bit better at everything that both rackets do.
Aero 98 has more spin n power n higher launch angle...not close to being same
 

Rubiks

New User
I got a couple of hourse in with my new tc99`s and I am really happy with them. They are pretty much everything that I hoped for and I am very impressed.
Compared to the TC100 70RA that I have played they are a bit less powerfull, bit smaler sweetsport and quite a lot lower launch angle.
They are much more controlled, though and the amount of controllable power is amazing. Better than anything that I have ever played with, I think.
The TC100 is probably on the same level but you have to learn to control the power somehow and I think although its def. worth it for some people thats not as easy. The TC99 everyone should be able to pick up an play good tennis with. Feels like a control racket that somehow has more power than most tweeners. Dont know how Paul did it..

My only complaint with the TC100 was always that I broke strings too quickly. 1.35mm poly lasted for only ~3 hours. With the TC99 thats fixed and I get a lot more control with only sacraficing a tiny bit of power. Thats worth it for me.
In my opinion a 70RA version of the TC99 would be perfection. With the 18/19 pattern I have no doubt that it would have all the control one could ask for and I dont see a downside to it, because the 70RA of Angell frames is so comfy still. But until then, I will not look at any other racket, ever. Its 99% perfect for what I am looking for :)

Couple more observations:
-Like all Angells I have tryed so far (Vantage 95 16/19, 63RA; TC95 18/20 70RA; TC97 18/20, TC100 70RA and React 18/19) They are very string sensitive. Maybe even more so because you can fine tune them to be either quite powerfull/spinny/launchy by going with a shaped main and thinner/softer crosses or make the racket into a classic players racket with round strings a bit higher tension. Or anything in between. Its very very versatile, but also sensitive to small changes.
I strung two rackets with the same basic poly. One racket I put 4g of lead at 3&9 and strung the crosses only 0.5kg lower than the mains, the other I put 3g of lead at 2&10 and strung the crosses 1kg lower than mains. And the result was a drastically different launch, feel, everything. Similar variations in the TC100 that I tried when I was dialing those in had a much smaler effect.
To me that is a big plus. I will tinker a bit and I like that there is a lot of leeway to dial it in. To some people it might be a downside though.

-Controlling depth and heigth is the standout feature for me with the TC99. Changing the height of my shots mid rally was not always the easiest with the TC100 because it has the tendency to launch everything a bit. With the TC99 its ridiculous how easy it is to adjust. It was the most notable for me on lobs. I was going for lobs in situations where I should just played a passing shot, just because it was so easy and fun. With the TC100 this would have involved a degree of unnecissary risk but with the 99 it was just easy.

-The racket that I would compare it too would probably be the Aero98. They feel very different, but I think they are both in the same category of great all around rackets that are very balanced in everything they provide. The TC99 feels more direct and connected, and just a bit better at everything that both rackets do.
Great post, thanks. Any chance you have a briffidi and can measure swing weight and twist weight?
 

Gee

Hall of Fame
I got a couple of hourse in with my new tc99`s and I am really happy with them. They are pretty much everything that I hoped for and I am very impressed.
Compared to the TC100 70RA that I have played they are a bit less powerfull, bit smaler sweetsport and quite a lot lower launch angle.
They are much more controlled, though and the amount of controllable power is amazing. Better than anything that I have ever played with, I think.
The TC100 is probably on the same level but you have to learn to control the power somehow and I think although its def. worth it for some people thats not as easy. The TC99 everyone should be able to pick up an play good tennis with. Feels like a control racket that somehow has more power than most tweeners. Dont know how Paul did it..

My only complaint with the TC100 was always that I broke strings too quickly. 1.35mm poly lasted for only ~3 hours. With the TC99 thats fixed and I get a lot more control with only sacraficing a tiny bit of power. Thats worth it for me.
In my opinion a 70RA version of the TC99 would be perfection. With the 18/19 pattern I have no doubt that it would have all the control one could ask for and I dont see a downside to it, because the 70RA of Angell frames is so comfy still. But until then, I will not look at any other racket, ever. Its 99% perfect for what I am looking for :)

Couple more observations:
-Like all Angells I have tryed so far (Vantage 95 16/19, 63RA; TC95 18/20 70RA; TC97 18/20, TC100 70RA and React 18/19) They are very string sensitive. Maybe even more so because you can fine tune them to be either quite powerfull/spinny/launchy by going with a shaped main and thinner/softer crosses or make the racket into a classic players racket with round strings a bit higher tension. Or anything in between. Its very very versatile, but also sensitive to small changes.
I strung two rackets with the same basic poly. One racket I put 4g of lead at 3&9 and strung the crosses only 0.5kg lower than the mains, the other I put 3g of lead at 2&10 and strung the crosses 1kg lower than mains. And the result was a drastically different launch, feel, everything. Similar variations in the TC100 that I tried when I was dialing those in had a much smaler effect.
To me that is a big plus. I will tinker a bit and I like that there is a lot of leeway to dial it in. To some people it might be a downside though.

-Controlling depth and heigth is the standout feature for me with the TC99. Changing the height of my shots mid rally was not always the easiest with the TC100 because it has the tendency to launch everything a bit. With the TC99 its ridiculous how easy it is to adjust. It was the most notable for me on lobs. I was going for lobs in situations where I should just played a passing shot, just because it was so easy and fun. With the TC100 this would have involved a degree of unnecissary risk but with the 99 it was just easy.

-The racket that I would compare it too would probably be the Aero98. They feel very different, but I think they are both in the same category of great all around rackets that are very balanced in everything they provide. The TC99 feels more direct and connected, and just a bit better at everything that both rackets do.
Very nice written!
I agree the TC99 solved the control issues of the TC100 without too much loss of the power potential.
What are the specs of your TC99?
 

moii

New User
never said areo98 and tc99 are the same. even wrote that they feel very different right? I just mean that the Areo98 would be comparable in that it does everything very well and they both fit in the "modern players racket, that is also a spin racket, that is also a power racket"-category.
I agree that areo has a higher launch and prob a bit more "free" spin. Nonetheless I hit a faster and overall heavier ball with the TC99.
For me the TC99 works better because I can play a heavier spec without it feeling slugish like many more tweener frame constructions do. I dont think medium to thick beams (anything more than 22mm) work very well with higher static and swingweights. At least not for me, I have long strokes and good technique but not the fastest arm.
Thats why I love the combination of free power and mass based power that I only get with Angell 100" and 99" frames. For you the Aero might give more free power, thats fair.

I dont have a briffidi. With my TC100 I played 348 SW. Currently I am trying to go a little lower because of a shoulder injury. I would estimate its in the range of 335-340.
My TC99 are 310g 315mm balance with ~4g of lead at 3&9 at the moment.
 

maksp

Semi-Pro
never said areo98 and tc99 are the same. even wrote that they feel very different right? I just mean that the Areo98 would be comparable in that it does everything very well and they both fit in the "modern players racket, that is also a spin racket, that is also a power racket"-category.
I agree that areo has a higher launch and prob a bit more "free" spin. Nonetheless I hit a faster and overall heavier ball with the TC99.
For me the TC99 works better because I can play a heavier spec without it feeling slugish like many more tweener frame constructions do. I dont think medium to thick beams (anything more than 22mm) work very well with higher static and swingweights. At least not for me, I have long strokes and good technique but not the fastest arm.
Thats why I love the combination of free power and mass based power that I only get with Angell 100" and 99" frames. For you the Aero might give more free power, thats fair.

I dont have a briffidi. With my TC100 I played 348 SW. Currently I am trying to go a little lower because of a shoulder injury. I would estimate its in the range of 335-340.
My TC99 are 310g 315mm balance with ~4g of lead at 3&9 at the moment.
Have you measured beam width of tc99? I Don't like sub 65RA rackets after strung. Tc95 v3 70ra is close to aero98 then any other Angell....tc90 looks interesting cause someone measured the tc90 from inside beam n it was close to aero98... tc95 was slightly longer then aero98... can't trust these manufacturers n their measurements cause I measure beam widths they are mostly wrong
 

moii

New User
Anyone played React MPP 99 18x19 and TC99 who can compare them. Thanks.
I played the React 99 18/19 for a year and sold it because I did not like the feel and flex. It lacked power on fast shots for me and was way to muted for what I like.
The TC99 has none of that. Feels firmer and much more direct to me overall and especially on very fast shots it does not sap power out of them but retains a uniform and predictable flex.
The TC99 has a bit higher swingweight and feels more solid, powerful, crisper, but they are very similar so these differences are nothing major i would say.
Stringpattern and mold is the same.
The choice/difference is between what kind of feel do you like more? Muted or classic and direct. Just talking purely about performance I had no issues with the React99 and I think its a good frame. To me the TC99 is just more fun and I like a couple of small details more, especially the top end power that was lacking a bit in the React99 due to its flex.
 

topspn

G.O.A.T.
Copying the string pattern of the one for sale on the big auction site (assuming it's been strung correctly) it looks like skip T7,T9,H7,H9. Tie off mains T8, crosses T6, H6

That’s interesting, just like ASi 2.0. My frame is arriving today and I’ll be stringing it up. I’ll confirm if those work

Edit: Paul confirmed stringing instructions are the same as ASi
 
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DJ-

Hall of Fame
That’s interesting, just like ASi 2.0. My frame is arriving today and I’ll be stringing it up. I’ll confirm if those work

Edit: Paul confirmed stringing instructions are the same as ASi
Oohhh just saw this, amazing science work! looking forward to your thoughts and whether I need to sell to buy one also haha I heard the paint on these looks so much better in person too.
 

landcookie

Semi-Pro
Have you measured beam width of tc99? I Don't like sub 65RA rackets after strung. Tc95 v3 70ra is close to aero98 then any other Angell....tc90 looks interesting cause someone measured the tc90 from inside beam n it was close to aero98... tc95 was slightly longer then aero98... can't trust these manufacturers n their measurements cause I measure beam widths they are mostly wrong
TC 95 and Aero 98 are totally different from my playing experience.

TC 95 is much more demanding and has less free power and spin, you have to swing. Aero has more top end power and spin.

TC range IMO play closer to the pure drive rather than Aero.
 

maksp

Semi-Pro
TC 95 and Aero 98 are totally different from my playing experience.

TC 95 is much more demanding and has less free power and spin, you have to swing. Aero has more top end power and spin.

TC range IMO play closer to the pure drive rather than Aero.
Pure drive98 had way more power then aero98...aero had more spin.
Tc95 n aero98 have almost identical length n width measurement. Same RA, same open pattern... reason I'm leaning toward tc95 is it was thinner and gave more RHS
 

landcookie

Semi-Pro
Pure drive98 had way more power then aero98...aero had more spin.
Tc95 n aero98 have almost identical length n width measurement. Same RA, same open pattern... reason I'm leaning toward tc95 is it was thinner and gave more RHS
Beam design is completely different and head shape and weight distribution.

Power level for me is: PD/tc100 > aero 98 >> tc95

spin is aero first and tc95 last.
Stability is aero first tc95 last.
Serve is tc100 first tc95 last.
Manoeuverability is aero=95. Tc 100 last.

I’ve hit with all 4 racquets extensively and currently main the tc100. 95 is anaemic compared to it. My hitting partners notice similar.
 

maksp

Semi-Pro
Beam design is completely different and head shape and weight distribution.

Power level for me is: PD/tc100 > aero 98 >> tc95

spin is aero first and tc95 last.
Stability is aero first tc95 last.
Serve is tc100 first tc95 last.
Manoeuverability is aero=95. Tc 100 last.

I’ve hit with all 4 racquets extensively and currently main the tc100. 95 is anaemic compared to it. My hitting partners notice similar.
Have you tried the v3 tc95?
 

Soundbyte

Hall of Fame
TC 95 and Aero 98 are totally different from my playing experience.

TC 95 is much more demanding and has less free power and spin, you have to swing. Aero has more top end power and spin.

TC range IMO play closer to the pure drive rather than Aero.
Agree wholeheartedly. I wouldn't say the TC95 and Aero98 play similarly at all
 

landcookie

Semi-Pro
70 RA tc95 v3 is the one I was talking about. It's way more powerful then the 63-64 ra tc95 ... tc100 is 70 RA so I can't compare it to a smaller tc95 with less RA
Octane is v3. I don’t think tc95 came in 70 RA?

I know Tc100 comes in both 63 and 70 because I have both, they play more or less the same. V3 also.
 

topspn

G.O.A.T.
Any updates on the new K7 100?

I added a leather grip and lots of head weight to bring up SW. I don’t think this was good for the frame. It didn’t feel polarized so I think it has lots of throat weight like how the ASi was designed. I need to rework setup and see what works
 

guando

New User
I strung up my TC100 (V4 64RA) with a full bed of Tecnifbre MultiFeel (black) 1.30mm @48lbs and it plays very nicely. It aligns with previous posts saying that this frame works well with thicker gauge, round strings to tame the launch angle. So far i've only been able to play in cold, damp UK conditions but spin, power level and launch angle are just right for me and i'm getting good snap back. I'm not a string breaker so the jury is still out on longevity but I string myself and have a reel of this stuff so it's not an issue for me. I've been comparing this to the React 99 18x19, using the opposite approach of a thinner, shaped poly to help raise the launch angle. MSV Focus Hex Ultra 1.10mm strung at 52lbs felt a bit stiff, after a few weeks it dropped to 48lbs and felt much better but had a pingy feel, even with a dampener. I restrung it with TAAN TS5850 1.20mm (supposedly chinese OEM equivalent of Volkl Cyclone) @42lbs and it also played quite nicely. I could easily switch between the TC100 and the React with these setups but the React had a slightly less forgiving, slightly harsher feel but in isolation I could easily play with and be happy with either. It makes me really want to try a TC99 18x19 now to see how much difference the foam filling makes with the denser string pattern
 

maksp

Semi-Pro
I strung up my TC100 (V4 64RA) with a full bed of Tecnifbre MultiFeel (black) 1.30mm @48lbs and it plays very nicely. It aligns with previous posts saying that this frame works well with thicker gauge, round strings to tame the launch angle. So far i've only been able to play in cold, damp UK conditions but spin, power level and launch angle are just right for me and i'm getting good snap back. I'm not a string breaker so the jury is still out on longevity but I string myself and have a reel of this stuff so it's not an issue for me. I've been comparing this to the React 99 18x19, using the opposite approach of a thinner, shaped poly to help raise the launch angle. MSV Focus Hex Ultra 1.10mm strung at 52lbs felt a bit stiff, after a few weeks it dropped to 48lbs and felt much better but had a pingy feel, even with a dampener. I restrung it with TAAN TS5850 1.20mm (supposedly chinese OEM equivalent of Volkl Cyclone) @42lbs and it also played quite nicely. I could easily switch between the TC100 and the React with these setups but the React had a slightly less forgiving, slightly harsher feel but in isolation I could easily play with and be happy with either. It makes me really want to try a TC99 18x19 now to see how much difference the foam filling makes with the denser string pattern
What is the Wilson revolve equivalent in Chinese? Revolve is made in china
 

topspn

G.O.A.T.
I had the K7100 SW up to 328 and it didn’t play well. Clunky, unforgiving and strangely didn’t do the sweet spot any favors. I simply did not like it at all. Earlier today I took out all the head weight and just left the leather grip. It is at a ridiculous strung 310SW. And go figure, it played a lot nicer although I only warmed up with it for 15mins. Had a match so switched to a racquet I’m used to. ASi and the K7 seem to be designed with most of their weight in the mid section so plays good at low SW.
 

DJ-

Hall of Fame
I had the K7100 SW up to 328 and it didn’t play well. Clunky, unforgiving and strangely didn’t do the sweet spot any favors. I simply did not like it at all. Earlier today I took out all the head weight and just left the leather grip. It is at a ridiculous strung 310SW. And go figure, it played a lot nicer although I only warmed up with it for 15mins. Had a match so switched to a racquet I’m used to. ASi and the K7 seem to be designed with most of their weight in the mid section so plays good at low SW.
This is why we need a TC100 16x20! Yeah I was thinking the same based on what you wrote, maybe just some tail weight and that would work, or for those that like close to even balance just using the top half for weight. I'm just used to having both poles sorted not one only. Keep us posted how it plays, even at that low SW, could work out!
 

gfwp

Rookie
Never played with the 97 but I think it is somewhat inspired by the RF. Others can certainly chime in better than me. Why not go pro staff 97 and lead up?
I think that TC97 and TC101 are a wink to the Pro Staff line. I bought a pair of TC 101 on the frustration that Wilson Grip 5 takes months to be shipped to Switzerland. My son has PS X. I can test them in parallel and they are really similar. I even think that since TC101 came earlier than PS X, Wilson has probably got the inspiration of PS X from TC 101.
 

Gee

Hall of Fame
What happens when I shorten my Angell TC99 27.25 extended to 27 inch? The specs unstrung are: 325 grams 10 pts headlight ans swingweight of 305.

Though I really like how I serve with my TC99 it feels a little bit too bulky and explosive at the net. So I think I want it make it bit more maneuverable.

FYI I'm coming from a Prince Phantom 100X 18x20 and Head Prestige Pro that are less powerful and have a little thinner beam as well.

However I'm still not sure if I dare to cut it off to standard length as I read different stories here about shortening frames.

Will it still perform well or should I still keep playing with the extended TC99 (as I only played about 10 matches so far)?
 
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