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I usually put tungsten putty right under the butt cap, with cotton balls. I like polarized racquets more.Where in the handle do you guys add weight?
I usually put tungsten putty right under the butt cap, with cotton balls. I like polarized racquets more.Where in the handle do you guys add weight?
Does anyone know what the actual difference is when selecting an extended racquet? Is it the length of the handle? Asking because if I conclude I don't like the 27.25 inch, will I ruin it if I gut off 0.25 inches of the handle? And maybe adding some mass in the handle to compensate.
It takes a bit of work but after you take the grip off, heat up the pallets and pry them off carefully. On the handle you will probably see several lead weights that you can relocate. There are sometimes 6 spots that accept weights on the Angell racquets.Where in the handle do you guys add weight? I've tried a leather grip with thin over grip (made the grip too big), tried a kimony 0.8mm leather grip too but that didnt make it more HL.
I've tried adding lead to the buttcap but although it feels abit more headlight, the increase in static weight didnt make it feel more manoeuvrable. I usually like it around 320-330g, HL and whippy.
Here are some pix from last time.It takes a bit of work but after you take the grip off, heat up the pallets and pry them off carefully. On the handle you will probably see several lead weights that you can relocate. There are sometimes 6 spots that accept weights on the Angell racquets.
No probs. I started to store them online somewhere for situations like this.
lol...i get the same fr my wifeNo probs. I started to store them online somewhere for situations like this.
my wife often rolls her eyes when she sees me tinker with the racquets and take the photos, at the same time. Lol
I would go for the 310/ 9pHL. It plays bigger/ feels heavier than the specs on paper (partly) because of the foam filling.Quick update:
My k95 broke so I have been playing with a Babolat Aerostorm Tour for the past week. 16x20, 320 gr unstrung 10 pts HL according to the specs on the racquet.
I kinda dig it. I think I'm gonna go for a TC97 18x20 in 320 gr 10 pts HL OR maybe a 310 gr 7 pts HL and maybe add some weight to the hoop to counter the overgrip and bump the weight up a bit.
Im considering the 18x20 over the 16x19 because I'd rather have a bit more control.
Whatcha think?
Even though I'm really dialed in to my TC97 310g, I do wish it were a bit more headlight so I could maintain rackethead speed past the 2.5hr mark on court.Quick update:
My k95 broke so I have been playing with a Babolat Aerostorm Tour for the past week. 16x20, 320 gr unstrung 10 pts HL according to the specs on the racquet.
I kinda dig it. I think I'm gonna go for a TC97 18x20 in 320 gr 10 pts HL OR maybe a 310 gr 7 pts HL and maybe add some weight to the hoop to counter the overgrip and bump the weight up a bit.
Im considering the 18x20 over the 16x19 because I'd rather have a bit more control.
Whatcha think?
Even though I'm really dialed in to my TC97 310g, I do wish it were a bit more headlight so I could maintain rackethead speed past the 2.5hr mark on court.
If you're comfortable with the babolat at 320g, I say build the Angell the same way, at 10pt HL. That would be a really neat comparison as well. I think the beams are probably pretty close to identical. Angell would still be more comfortable I think because of the foam filling.
I would go for the 310/ 9pHL. It plays bigger/ feels heavier than the specs on paper (partly) because of the foam filling.
I tend to play at around 325SW, so after building a k7 up to 325SW, it was less powerful & had less stability. At 325SW both can be played whippy. Problem I had with K7 was stability wasn’t near enough at 325SW & I don’t like going much higher as it doesn’t suit my game. Touch & feel of K7 was sublime though.i would measure swing weight more confident using this. Where the time is the trickiest part. I use the slow motion camera on my phone to get the time for 10 cycles displayed on a timer.
Do-It-Yourself Swingweight
Do-it-yourself method of determining your racquet's swingweight, perhaps the most important racquet spec.twu.tennis-warehouse.com
Stability yes, which is probably related to it being less maneuverable. Did I say something else? What I mean by pop is more free power, partly by whipping. If you take full cuts the tc97 probably has more power, which I guess comes from your chosen weight spec as well as the tc97 being more polarized. Even though I am not sure that is by much.
If you like the head-flex and feel of old-school prestiges then go with the TC97 18x20. I play one and have no issues generating plenty of topspin when I want it. The Vcore Pro 97HD is more similar to the TC97 in my opinion. If you want to get it really close, you can always choose the 320g or 330g option.So I’ll bite. I like the looks of both TC95 and TC97. Currently play with Head Gravity Tour or Yonex Vcore Pro 97HD, both arm friendly 18x20s. Most forehands are flat or topspin, backhands are often lots of topspin and I rarely slice on any shots.Serves are high toss, flat or topspin with a lot of down, typically waist high on the fence on one bounce. I normally play at very high altitude (over 7000 ft), which is why most baseline shots are topspun. I string my own racquets so can pretty much put on whatever I want. I have a liking for gut/poly cross and square or hex mains with a good power poly cross. Recommendations from the gallery on Angell racquets?
Thanks emh. Question on the configuration specs: Does the “weight“ refer to strung weight, unstrung weight, or swingweight? Really, the question is, how do I compare specs with my existing racquets, all of which are swingweights of about 325 g and similar strungweights?If you like the head-flex and feel of old-school prestiges then go with the TC97 18x20. I play one and have no issues generating plenty of topspin when I want it. The Vcore Pro 97HD is more similar to the TC97 in my opinion. If you want to get it really close, you can always choose the 320g or 330g option.
If you want a more full-frame flex feel then go with the TC95 18x20.
I'm not sure you can go wrong, you'll probably really enjoy whichever one you pick.
All Angell specs are unstrung. You can usually just extrapolate from the unstrung weight and balance of whatever racquet you have (plus string pattern).Thanks emh. Question on the configuration specs: Does the “weight“ refer to strung weight, unstrung weight, or swingweight? Really, the question is, how do I compare specs with my existing racquets, all of which are swingweights of about 325 g and similar strungweights?
Thanks emh. Question on the configuration specs: Does the “weight“ refer to strung weight, unstrung weight, or swingweight? Really, the question is, how do I compare specs with my existing racquets, all of which are swingweights of about 325 g and similar strungweights?
I played with K7 Lime, TC95 and TC97 and I can confirm the K7 Line has indeed a more muted feel than the foam filled TC line.Based on a comment from earlier, is the TC line or the K7 line closer to the feel of Head racquets (flex in a Gravity for instance)?
I always thought the K7 line would be closer due to Twaron, whereas the TC line would offer a firmer feel due to foam filling?
The K7 line contains twaron (aramid fibre) and I also think the K7 Lime feels more like my Head Prestige Classic than my TC95s.Heads aren't necessarily muted though, I was wondering more about the flexy feel
I use mainly 1.20 and 1.25, sometimes more or less depending on brand. Typical string weight is between 17 and 22 g. I was aiming for about 330-335, so would then start with a 310. I also almost always use an overgrip, which adds about 5 g or so.Can you also mention your strung balance? to finish with 325gr strung I guess you have to go to a 300gr unstrung Angell, I had / have plenty of them. If you tell us the string gauge you use we can help you as @Blahovic said to extrapolate it...
I had tc95 16x19 and have tc97 18x20, all 300gr unstrung
Just got a tc95 330/12 pt Hl delivered as a replacement for blx 6.1 95. Wil be trying it out tomorrow.Ok so Wilson K factor 6.1 95 16x19 broke.
Babolat Aero storm tour strings broke.
Coach lent me his Wilson BLX 6.1 Pro staff and OMG it's the best I've felt and played in years. Looking at the TC95 at 310 and 7 pt HL with a 63 flex it's pretty much the same as the BLX 6.1 95 pro staff.
If the TC 95 plays anything like the BLX 6.1 95 I'm ordering one ASAP.
Just got a tc95 330/12 pt Hl delivered as a replacement for blx 6.1 95. Wil be trying it out tomorrow.
And anyone else who has played with the TC95 310/20pt please!
After one session, tc 95 was plusher, comfortable and more stable. Swing weights was very similar to 6.1 95 16x18. Less spin than 6.1 95. Might have to string looser. Played with Solinoco tourbite diamond rough at 50lbs. Ground strokes are not fully dialed in yet.WOuld you be so kind as to share your thoughts please!?
And anyone else who has played with the TC95 310/20pt please!
Interesting comment. I've never hit with a TC95 but I play with the TC 100 (I have both 63 and 70 RA and play mostly with the 63).Tried to play with my TC100 70ra 16x19 yesterday after using only the TC95 63ra 18x20 for a while.
Man what a difference. I strung it with poly to tone done the power a bit, but balls were still flying. Great for serving bombs and overheads but didn't feel in control anymore.
1HBH on the TC95 is sooo much better since I can really let her rip without hitting the fence. Only two months until my birthday so I can buy myself a present (another TC95)
Hello Angell users,
I am a long-time user of the Head IG Prestige mp w. full bed 16g poly (tour-bite soft right now) and about 5 grams lead tape at 12 (10-2). I am currently looking for new frames. Open to racquets that give me the classic control, precision/ touch and feel I get out of the IG PMP, however, I am trying to tow that fine-line where I get a racquet that gives me a tad more spin and pop in a compact and whippy package. I have tried the TC 97 16x19 320 10pt hl and found it to be slightly too hefty- strange because my prestige is around the same weight if not heavier. I have read mixed reviews on the forum about these swinging slow or fast due to foam fill. I think I may be happier with the 95sq inch offerings (18x20 or 16x19), but am also interested in how the k7 lime would compare.
Big questions:
- If the 320 10 hl tc97 w full bed poly and overgrip felt too hefty- would the same weight and balance in the 95 give me the same problem? If so, what would be a better weight and balance to go for?
- Any thoughts on if I'm better to stick with the 18x20? is the 16x19 going to be way too open for me?
- Comparison on Prestige- K7 lime
Lots of questions- No problem if you are not able to answer them all. Thank you and looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
If you own your TC97 you can always go on the adventure of taking the weights out of the handle and shifting them around to get a lighter static weight. Another idea is to polarize the frame a little more by adding 1 or 2g of lead at the base of the grip and at 12 on the hoop. It'll weigh more, but should feel like it 'swings itself' a little easier (think a Volkl C10 Pro).Hello Angell users,
I am a long-time user of the Head IG Prestige mp w. full bed 16g poly (tour-bite soft right now) and about 5 grams lead tape at 12 (10-2). I am currently looking for new frames. Open to racquets that give me the classic control, precision/ touch and feel I get out of the IG PMP, however, I am trying to tow that fine-line where I get a racquet that gives me a tad more spin and pop in a compact and whippy package. I have tried the TC 97 16x19 320 10pt hl and found it to be slightly too hefty- strange because my prestige is around the same weight if not heavier. I have read mixed reviews on the forum about these swinging slow or fast due to foam fill. I think I may be happier with the 95sq inch offerings (18x20 or 16x19), but am also interested in how the k7 lime would compare.
Big questions:
- If the 320 10 hl tc97 w full bed poly and overgrip felt too hefty- would the same weight and balance in the 95 give me the same problem? If so, what would be a better weight and balance to go for?
- Any thoughts on if I'm better to stick with the 18x20? is the 16x19 going to be way too open for me?
- Comparison on Prestige- K7 lime
Lots of questions- No problem if you are not able to answer them all. Thank you and looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
I usually play 17g but in the TC95 16m, I preferred 16L/16 strings. Since you have lots of inventory, try out your 18/19 to get a feel for yourself. I would probably go up in tension though...I have been playing with Angell TC95 18x20 for quite a while, and have grown fond of thin poly strings. I like the comfort of a thin poly string strung low in the 18x20 frame.
I am now changing to TC95 16x19 and that frame is quite open, so I wonder if I should go up in gauges to 16 or I could still play with the 18g and 19g strings (I have a lot in stock).
I don't really break strings in the 18x20 but cut out after 8-10 hours.
Please share your experience playing with thin strings in TC95 16x19, pros/cons to 18g/19g vs 16g.
Cheers, H
PS - Posted a separate thread in string forum, but since this is Angell related I have also posted my question here.
I have been playing with Angell TC95 18x20 for quite a while, and have grown fond of thin poly strings. I like the comfort of a thin poly string strung low in the 18x20 frame.
I am now changing to TC95 16x19 and that frame is quite open, so I wonder if I should go up in gauges to 16 or I could still play with the 18g and 19g strings (I have a lot in stock)., but go up
I don't really break strings in the 18x20 but cut out after 8-10 hours.
Please share your experience playing with thin strings in TC95 16x19, pros/cons to 18g/19g vs 16g.
Cheers, H
PS - Posted a separate thread in string forum, but since this is Angell related I have also posted my question here.
I have been playing with Angell TC95 18x20 for quite a while, and have grown fond of thin poly strings. I like the comfort of a thin poly string strung low in the 18x20 frame.
I am now changing to TC95 16x19 and that frame is quite open, so I wonder if I should go up in gauges to 16 or I could still play with the 18g and 19g strings (I have a lot in stock).
I don't really break strings in the 18x20 but cut out after 8-10 hours.
Please share your experience playing with thin strings in TC95 16x19, pros/cons to 18g/19g vs 16g.
Cheers, H
PS - Posted a separate thread in string forum, but since this is Angell related I have also posted my question here.
So so different an 18x20 foam filled TC97 & a 16x19 low SW non foam filled K7 red. In a normal non racquet addiction world the player who gels with the 18x20 Tc97 would be the polar opposite to a player digging the K7 red. The Talk of Power wouldn’t even come into it either the TC97 18x20 player, he’d be enjoying the control & plough way too much.I hear most people saying the same…tc97 has a bit more power than the k7. For me, I don’t notice the difference in power but mine are both 18x20.
Greetings,
I’m getting back into tennis after years away from the game.Life happened and didn’t have time for it.When I was a teenager I used the aero pro drive and later a pure drive. I want something more comfortable though. Scrolling through talk tennis has lead me here. After looking at angell website, would a tc100 or k7 cyan be a decent replacement stick? I wouldn’t mind a little more control than my older frames
anyone knows the bare bone weight of thr TC100 without pallet and grip?
it’s in this thread but i can’t seem to find it via search