I am using 300 grams (6HL) now and I feel it is a bit light and does not hit a heavy ball. And I ordered a 310/315 after reading your comments. I wander if you tried 320 grams or even 330 grams that exists as options.Not much to say here. It is almost perfect for me. For doubles it has big serve and is very nice for my net game. It is very stable when handling incoming pace (net game as well), very forgiving and very consistent. Cons - higher launch angle and I need more control sometimes for slices, short angle shots. I'm winning a lot with it, feels like home.
I will comment on your holly grail after mine arrives. This time I will not bother with Sergetti, I am very sensitive for strings and I felt no difference at all.
I think best configuration for V3TC100 is 310 gr with 310 or 315 balance for an avarage built male player.
I knew the name was familiar! Read the news earlier today and thought wow. Just did not remember that she was Angell player. And yes, TC100 70RA.
Will we see a tc100 at Wimbledon? Tara Moore using the tc100!
I started playing tennis with a Paul Angell designed, I think, Dunlop 300G and honed my game with the 300 series for about 7 years. Those also had the 'overly longitudinal' head shape that you referenced. From those, I went to Volkl, which actually suits me best for head shape because I tend to hit a little lower on the head and love the width at 5/7 for the slice backhand. Now that I've been with the TC95 for a few years, the sweet spot is a little higher than I like, but I'm very happy with what I would call a refined Dunlop.
How does it compare to the 63 RA version?
These do not have much of a power difference. Actually both RA's in Angell are comfy but 63 has even more plush feeling...
I am flabbergasted. I just found out my TC95 16x19 which I thought was 63Ra has an unstrung swingweight of 287g. Meaning it has to be the 70Ra Version.
No RA ratings in throats for V1 or V2 I don't recall (someone correct me if I am wrong please). The V3 have it.
Ok, thx. I need to try the 63.
If you are more than 45-50 years old, it is the wiser option for sure...
I am, but the test is mainly for a 13+ old
I already have a 70 RA TC100 and that is arm friendly even with a full bed of poly. I think all who choose Angell is wise!
So this is directly from Paul? Interesting because it was the reverse with V1 and V2 were 63RA had the higher range of SW. The explanation was that to get the integrity of build and additional flex, there was more wrapping of carbon fibre in different angles to achieve that. That’s why the 63RAs always had extra SW and some extra kick
20.8065 per the calculator here: https://impactingtennis.com/racket-customization/customization-calculator/ .
Well...I measured it with the tw sw calculator method. I made 10 time measurements and i was always almost spot on with the stopwatch. Just a few hundreds apart everytime.
I prefer it for doubles. TC95 is more advanced for singles (if I'm in good shape that day). TC95 is more demanding, less forgiving and has a lower launch angle. It has more precision in the other hand. I found it more string sensitive as well. It is too powerful and I like flexer sticks as well. But it is very fun stick with free power and huge spin.
That is helpful; thanks.TC100 is trusted option for me.
I have V2 70RA TC100 and it hangs in my garage.
TC95 - HyperG.
TC100 - all control oriented strings: Silverstring, SPPP, Black Code, Ultra Cable.
I dont know how accurate this is. I just bought the TC95 v3 18x20 in 70 Ra. I already own the TC95 18x20 in 63ra V2 but that has a hefty swingweight of 340g. My new V3 came yesterday and has a swingweight strung of 318g. Very happy with that.
Ok, thx. Little more comfort sounds better than little more power!
It most certainly does and still a fantastic frame for aggressive all round play. I also feel the V3 is slightly more connected than prior versions. I have mine at 444g and 8HL with some weight @12, 2 and 10I'm hoping you might report back in a couple of days after you've hit with the V3 TC95 to let us know what differences and similarities you find to your V2 versions.
I've played with a couple of V1 TC95 16x19 (320/305) for a 3 years, which have played great but are getting a bit worn. I've also tried the K7 red and a TC97 16x19 which I managed to get 2nd hand (& therefore just within my budget). Despite all of them being weighted up & balanced to within a few grams in their ready to play form, and trying to compensate in my mind for swing weight differences, there were definite differences and I couldn't get away from preferring the TC95's. A bit frustrating really - I really wanted to like the TC97 & K7, but I miss the aggressive spin and versatility I can generate with the 95's. Probably a "mind thing", but mine refuses to get out of the way
Obviously, a V3 TC95 will have a bit less impact in shots due to the lower swingweight, but I would be very interested if you think it retains the main characteristics of the V2 (which I have to assume was similar to the V1) or what changes you notice.
Enjoy your new racquet.
Yep, sorry typo, 344g, 8HL
After playing with the same lead configuration for at least the last 15 years on several different frames (2g at 3 and 9 each, 1g at 12, 3g in the handle), I started having some issues with my backhand this season and began feeling like I had to really lean into rally pace shots in order to hit it solidly. So I've been experimenting with different weighting for the last month or so to try to address the issues, with mixed results. When the backhand situation improved, it often resulted in my forehand or volley suffering. So I tried 10 and 2 for this first time last week.