lots of good ideas there but keep in mind that heat shrink adds 24 grams weight to the handle plus your replacement grip would be 16-19 grams an over grip would be 5-7 grams, that is lots of extra weight.
From my experience heavier and more head light version works better. Go for 320 or 330 gms with 30.5 cm balance....this one dectates the ball like a boss with very good comfort.
Nice to hear that, i play with the dr98 and poly and no problem so i guess tc97 will be similar ti comford so its fine, i find out soon enough. Don't know if i have to string higher than the dr98 or the same though
I think its stable enough for a player based on heavy spin, offcourse you can add weight for better results, the grip factor is major if you wasnt comfortable with, maybe twist a bit for that reason
Yeah, Black Zone is pretty comfy. I tried it in PS P17 and TC95 18x20 in 1.25. I think the TC95 needed a bit thinner gauge.
Yes, I think you need a comfy poly 1.20 with a bit of grab as it is a dense pattern. I would not use cyclone on the TC95 personally. Frame is string sensitive and cyclone or RPM is just blah
I've been playing the TC95 18x20 for several months now (63RA). I'm recovering from a wrist injury for the past 15 months. The 18x20 is dense enough for me to go full multi and retain control and enjoy the comfort I need. Halo worked well as did Tecnifibre Multifeel. I used Tourna QuasiGut Armour for a tournament this weekend. It is really sticky and I'm not sure I like it as much as the Halo or Multifeel, but I played 4 matches in 28 hours this weekend and didn't have any ill effects on the wrist. I play all of these in 17 gauge.
Cyclone is not a bad string but it is terrible in the TC95 and TC100. It is simply not a good combo in my experience. I don’t think BZ is anything like Cyclone is all honesty. BZ is a much softer string with better more consistent response and even better control
It's good that you ask. Imho, the K7 plays a lot like the ultra tour, but in a 16x19 pattern. I really like the control and launch angle (low) on the K7. Playing the K7 with RSLYON 1.25 at the moment. I have a reel of scorpion 1.22 lying around, but I am hesitant to go thinner than 1.25 in the K7.
While pretty user friendly and a nice racquet in many ways but I preferred the D beam design of the TC95 and TC100 and the authority in an attacking game.
K7 is very light and I did not play it stock. I had to bring it up to 12oz with leather grip, weight at 7” from butt cap and @12. My TC95s are stock 320g/10HL unstrung but great doubles or singles. K7 was also a very good doubles stick more so then singles. If you really enjoy the K7 stock then there is really no need to change it. I doesn’t always payoff to chase what might be better. My 1HBH liked both sticks just hit with more damage the TC95
Its a nice frame and super comfy so great it’s working for you
Good to hear! Keep us posted! Did you change the standard specs of your ultra tour? I find both rackets to be pretty similar, K7 and UT. Both very comfy. But my game seems more complete with the Angells, probably because they serve better and my backhand is better with it.Hi will test K7 very soon.
I strung it today with hybrid setup, Solinco TB 1,15 on mains and Wilson Sensation 1,25 on crosses, 22/23kgs tension.
But honestly, for now, I’m loving the comfort,control and feel from Wilson Ultra Tour with same string setup!
The only think that TC100 still beats all the other frames in on my first serve!Monster bomb on flat serves!I will miss this,for sure...
In December I will make my final choice for the 2019 tournaments weapon!
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Ive relaxed my swing with the TC95... it is the only way to go. It helps with disguise and consistency as well. Its what I love about the tc95... i produce power and spin more effortlessly now. If you tighten up you will spray it more. In short swing in a way that makes you forget about the racquet and focus on where you want your feet to be and ball to go.
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I experienced that as well. I need to swing relaxed with the TC95 in order to hit the ball clean. Otherwise I tend to mishit.
DR 98 has strung sw of 324 similar to tc 97 in papers but definetely tc97 feels higher than 325 but its not necessarily a bad thing its a matter of personal preferrence and something you can get used to if compliments your game, I agree with you about not So good forhand with the dr but its a little bit tricky, you have to abjust a little bit the tecnigue compare to other rackets and then its great especially if you lead at 12 to increace plow and power
lol..some people get so demanding
Perhaps i did not find the right string to compliment the 18x20 which admittedly i didn’t spend lots of time on. I still have one 18x20 and i genuinely like the frame. I am just more dialed in with the TC95 16x19. I hit a heavier ball and can control depth easier. Those whipping strokes to get a ball diving at an approaching opponents feet is just simpler. A big heavier serve and low balls are simpler to deal with. I think the 18x20 truly needs a grabby comfortable string in 1.20 or lower gauge. Which I have not done yet.Sounds like the TC95 16x19 is a little easier to play with. At least for my singles when I used to play an allcourt game at artificial grass where balls tend to bounce low often. So I also think the open pattern will help me with hitting low balls. Besides it'll add a little more action to my spin/slice serves.
However I still guess that the 18x20 will be better for me at doubles as I really like how I am able to hit volleys with precision and low returns during doubles with my TC95 18x20.
I am not sure if I can switch between both versions. Tough decision.
Btw...have you tried the Firewire or the Firewire boost in the angells? Do you think the triangular shape would be too harsh on the Angell grommets? I'm more of a 3.0+ player and the description for the BK is 5.0 and up. I'm thinking about ordering all 3 different sets and try them trough the season. But the stupid thing is I have only 1 racquet and the string testing is a bit harder [emoji849]. Btw I'm playing a TC100+Tier 1 BK has become my favorite string on my TC95s and gotta say it is priced very reasonably. So thanks tier 1 when you do a sale or send a discount code to boot. The extra love is appreciated
Yes, in fact i have tried firewire and it plays nice and confortable and as advertised grabby with lots of spin. It just plays to lively and truly needs a bit higher tension. I also just tried boost on one of my TC95s and no question another comfortable responsive string but again to lively in my opinion. BK 1.28 just plays with a balance of power, spin, comfort and control that the others don’t match. Don’t let the tier 1 description of who it’s for scare you. And whatever you do, don’t string it high. I have it @46lbs on my TC95 so i would have at 50lbs on the TC100 which I am very familiar with. It will be a perfect combination and far more fitting then firewire or boost.
I have tried firewire in one of my tc100s a while ago (sold both tc100s) it plays well if you like standing on the baseline and hitting (very similar to weisscannon ultra cable), it has lots of bite and quite comfortable on the arm.
