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Is the flex rating 59 (TW) or 65, which one plays softer?
thanks!
It's definitely 59. 59 is very soft.
-Fuji
Is the flex rating 59 (TW) or 65, which one plays softer?
thanks!
Trimming down to 2g seems to have done the trick - I managed to get a game with a regular partner after all. Serve was good and groundies were much better.
Playing again on Wednesday, if all is still well afterwards I think I shall settle on this setup.
Still interested to try 6 o'clock though. Maybe on my 3rd frame when it arrives.
Interestingly, since moving to this frame, I've reverted to a SW forehand grip. Playing a big hitter like this partner today, I struggled at times to 'middle' the ball. When I switched to an eastern grip - pow!
Going to persevere with the SW for a bit longer and hope it was just my timing was a little off.
Is the flex rating 59 (TW) or 65, which one plays softer?
thanks!
I tested the Pro Staff Six.One 95 and really enjoyed it. Liked the quicker maneuverability and felt it made me concentrate on my shots more since it is more demanding. Are these two racquets comparable? On paper it seems like it, but I'd love to hear from folks who are familiar playing with both. Can't find a PSL GT at any local shops so I may have resort to demoing from TW.
1) Weight: 342 g / 12.06 oz
SW: 310
Flex: 62
Balance: 31 cm
2) Weight: 339 g / 11.96 oz
SW: 305
Flex: 63
Balance: 31 cm
3) Weight: 340 g / 11.99 oz
SW: 304
Flex: 62
Balance: 31 cm
The only mod is an overgrip, the same kind on all three of them.
I added silicone in the handle and lead at 10 and 2 to racquet number 3 above, which brought it to the following specs:
Weight: 353 g / 12.45 oz
SW: 331
Flex: 62
Balance: (Not measured yet.)
I had it strung with Babolat RPM Blast @ 24 kg / 53 lbs and played for an hour today. The stick felt extremely solid and comfortable. I'll edit this post later to add more.
jepriy, for the ultimate experience you might want to try gut in the PSLGT. Second best would be a HQ multi like XCel Power or NRG2. The PSLGT just seems to come alive with them.
Thanks for the tip.
After a month I think I'll try new strings.
I think 55lbs is to tight for me. So I might just lower the tension too.
the 2009 PSLtd is on sale right now! $79 only!!!
I think I'm gonna stock up. I'm in love with this racket!!!
Why'd you have to go and do that?!?! Really don't need anymore, but on the other hand what a deal..
This is all to confusing, looking at the specs, i don't really see much difference...
That's especially true between the Tour and baseline PSGT. One can easily mod the PSGT to work like the Tour.
But there is a big difference between the LTD and Tour with the main differnces being head size and string pattern. Those two factors combined along with lower flex make the LTD much lower powered than the Tour.
The Tour's balance and SW also make it more powerful and slightly less maneuverable than the LTD (but still a low powerd frame compared to others!)
Both are precise with the edge to the LTD.
So you're right because we're talking very fine shades of gray.
In order of control to power...
1. pure storm LTD GT
2. Pure storm GT
3. Pure storm tour GT
...but all are very control oriented and low powered compared to many other frames. And all over excellent spin access for different reasons.
Having owned the PSLGT and PSGT, and having demo'd the tour extensively I would recommend the PSGT as a great middle ground for customization but would NOT recommend it in stock form. In fact, of the three, I found the PSGT demo very weak.
If you don't want to mod and want more precision at a cost in power go with the PSLGT, more power at the cost of maneuverability then the Tour.
So what are good setups with the oldest, non gt version to make it really sing? I'm considering making the plunge and getting mine strung up with 17 gauge Wilson natural gut.. but I'm wondering what lead setups seem to make it really perform well?
How does the PST Ltd. compare to the PDRs? I may be looking to switch, it will help with my backhand possibly in terms of maneuverability. The PDR is nice overall, but the frame is a bit too wide and I find myself not able to hit the ball spot on at times, unless I really get into position.
How does the PST Ltd. compare to the PDRs? I may be looking to switch, it will help with my backhand possibly in terms of maneuverability. The PDR is nice overall, but the frame is a bit too wide and I find myself not able to hit the ball spot on at times, unless I really get into position.
Probably my favourite set up was gut/poly. I had VS/PHT both 17 gauge @ 48/46 and it was money. Ridiculously overpriced, but man the action I got on the ball was monstrous.
-Fuji
Did you ever give them a go with full natural gut? Ive never even used natural gut, but I am not a stringbreaker and figure hey, I'm playing with a nice, soft solid frame, why not get the appropriate strings to go with it?
I figure the price vs performance/longevity tradeoff will be exceedingly in my favor with these frames, even with the 17 gauge.
Just ordered two of these (Babolat Pure Storm Ltd. GT Mid+) because they are on sale. Demo'ed it my club and loved it.
I am switching from the K90 Tour. Can't beat the price right now lol. Glad I waited to buy it haha.
Anyone here switch from a K90 to this before? If so, how did you like it?
That's especially true between the Tour and baseline PSGT. One can easily mod the PSGT to work like the Tour.
But there is a big difference between the LTD and Tour with the main differnces being head size and string pattern. Those two factors combined along with lower flex make the LTD much lower powered than the Tour.
The Tour's balance and SW also make it more powerful and slightly less maneuverable than the LTD (but still a low powerd frame compared to others!)
Both are precise with the edge to the LTD.
So you're right because we're talking very fine shades of gray.
In order of control to power...
1. pure storm LTD GT
2. Pure storm GT
3. Pure storm tour GT
...but all are very control oriented and low powered compared to many other frames. And all over excellent spin access for different reasons.
Having owned the PSLGT and PSGT, and having demo'd the tour extensively I would recommend the PSGT as a great middle ground for customization but would NOT recommend it in stock form. In fact, of the three, I found the PSGT demo very weak.
If you don't want to mod and want more precision at a cost in power go with the PSLGT, more power at the cost of maneuverability then the Tour.
I should be getting my PSGT on Thursday. I wanted to bring the weight to approximately 11.5 oz yet maintain the balance to its current specs. I also ordered the Babolat lead tape. Question: 1. Is the 1/2" going to be too wide and can I cut it down the middle? 2. where would I place the tape in order to maintain the balance and does it go on the outside of the hoop?3. Will the tape peel off any paint if I remove it ?
As you can see I a noob to this customization stuff. Thanks
The best thing for the 1/2 inch tape is to take off the grommets, get the tape measure to your liking, place tape in the center over the grommet hole, best at 3 & 9 (wont really mess up balance), poke holes in the tape were grommets go, reinstall grommets. It looks better that way.
Place the lead on the inside of the hoop, like I said, best at 3 & 9 for same balance. Will also help torsional stability, which is huge with those racquets.
I had the PSGT for a long time and found that 1/4 lead tape is a better fit and easy to install and remove.
To remove, use a hair dryer. Go over the lead about 60 seconds and it will come off with no paint removal.
Enjoy the sticks, they are great with a poly, syn gut hybrid also.
Thanks. I actually got mine with a full bed of multi (Addiction) @57lbs, because of the comfort factor. So how may gms of lead should I add at the 3 and 9 not to make it HH?
...Currently, it has some full poly in the high 50s I would say, plays very boardy and low-powered. Any suggested string setups to open up the sweetspot and add more power? Maybe a full multi.? Or a hybrid?
The PSLGT is an old school type racquet and needs old school type strings.
If you are not a chronic string breaker I would definitely put in a set of VS Touch at around 55 lbs or 25kg. You may be able to go lower. Watch the racquet come to life and play like a dream. You get much more power without sacrificing control. With gut you don't have to worry about your strings dying and can play for months with a responsive stringbed.
If that is too expensive, I would put in a full set of a quality multi, like TF NRG2 or Bab's XCel Premium. Problem is that they die over time and have to be cut out and replaced. This is why gut is better and actually more economical to those who are not chronic string breakers.
I break strings like it was my job, so I can't use gut or a premium multi. I recently found a string that offers good performance at a low cost and has impressive durability: Prince Premier Attack.
Anyway, you will have to ditch the poly strings unless you use a high quality one at lower tensions and restring it like every 6-8 hours of play. Think of the PSLGT as a modern ProStaff 85. It needs gut or gut-like strings to play its best.