What are your favorite racket cosmetics of all-time?

[gino]

Wilson HPS Surge 5.1 broke new ground for funky cosmetics, and I still love it

One of the cooler random HPS era paint jobs for sure

 

[NicoMK]

I have to say that these three have one of the sexiest PJ ever made, at least to me. Pic doesn't do justice to these beautiful frames - originally posted in "The Fischer faction" thread but the picture is no longer available.

 

[gino]

I have to say that these three have one of the sexiest PJ ever made, at least to me. Pic doesn't do justice to these beautiful frames - originally posted in "The Fischer faction" thread but the picture is no longer available.

nice! dig the color shift

 

[J-Wildcard]

Prestige 360+, glossy sexy red.

Everything Kfactor was cool too.

Also Tfight 305 Kabuki vo2 max.

I wish that prestige 360+ played as good as it looked

 

[Honza]

I have to say that these three have one of the sexiest PJ ever made, at least to me. Pic doesn't do justice to these beautiful frames - originally posted in "The Fischer faction" thread but the picture is no longer available.

Got 5 of them every year back then when I was sponsored by Fischer (in Austria every kid got a Fischer contract). Thats one of the later PJs.
After the design change from Stichs winning Wimbledon camouflage, they were more blueish and less purple. That wasnt an easy stick.

 

[gino]

Got 5 of them every year back then when I was sponsored by Fischer (in Austria every kid got a Fischer contract). Thats one of the later PJs.
After the design change from Stichs winning Wimbledon camouflage, they were more blueish and less purple. That wasnt an easy stick.

Love the story !! Funny how these cosmetics can bring back so many memories

 

[Deleted member 775108]

Peak Djokovic
The Birth of a King (Nadal)
Federers Upgrade

 

[NicoMK]

Got 5 of them every year back then when I was sponsored by Fischer (in Austria every kid got a Fischer contract). Thats one of the later PJs.
After the design change from Stichs winning Wimbledon camouflage, they were more blueish and less purple. That wasnt an easy stick.

You LUCKY man!

It's a great stick, the one I've been playing with for 24 years and believe me I'm not a champion (lol). It's not the Pro Classic 90 though, it's the PC 98 so maybe you used the 1st one (Stich's) and indeed this one wasn't an easy racket.

 

[gino]

Peak Djokovic
The Birth of a King (Nadal)
Federers Upgrade

Three all time paint jobs !

I think I go APD first, rf second then speed, even tho I loooove that speed cosmetic

 

[FloridaAG]

Probably not shared by many, but I love the design of my new Osaka Ezone 98

 

[artdeco]

The red and white ncode 90.

 

[Deleted member 775108]

Three all time paint jobs !

I think I go APD first, rf second then speed, even tho I loooove that speed cosmetic

I will have to add the PAVS soon and call it "The Future King" - I also love that it somehow reminds of Nadals first and only racquet.

The Future King

 

[gino]

The red and white ncode 90.

you, my fiend, are in good company

 

[Aretium]

Tsitsipas with his blue blade few years ago

 

[gino]

Tsitsipas with his blue blade few years ago

nice shout, gorgeous frame

 

[am1899]

Mizuno Pro 9.2 Mid Plus:

Head IG Rad:

Fischer Vacuum Pro 90:

Head Prestige 600 (green and silver):

Head Radical Tour 630 “bumblebee”:

 

[gino]

Mizuno Pro 9.2 Mid Plus:

Head IG Rad:

Fischer Vacuum Pro 90:

Head Prestige 600 (green and silver):

Head Radical Tour 630 “bumblebee”:

awesome pics, that Mizuno is nuts!!! prestige 600 in green and silver a nice one too

ig rad paintjob somehow underrated, incredible details in silver around the hoop

 

[kevin qmto]

There are many I like, but this is unbeatable.

It really is. Here's mine.

As far as babolats go, in general I'm not a fan of much of their jobs after the mid 2000s. As soon as they switched up the stencil logo to break up the lines I was out.

This is my fav. 2000-01 Pure Drive (1st model sold in USA)

 

[Honza]

You LUCKY man!

It's a great stick, the one I've been playing with for 24 years and believe me I'm not a champion (lol). It's not the Pro Classic 90 though, it's the PC 98 so maybe you used the 1st one (Stich's) and indeed this one wasn't an easy racket.

Ah yes sir, you are right!
I kept a photo from 30 years ago. I got some clothes from Lotto back then as well, so you know who i am

Fischer dampers were crazy as well:

 

[oldmanyellingatcloud]

I'll add more if I can think of any. None of these are mine, including the Ti. Radical MP

 

[gino]

It really is. Here's mine.

As far as babolats go, in general I'm not a fan of much of their jobs after the mid 2000s. As soon as they switched up the stencil logo to break up the lines I was out.

This is my fav. 2000-01 Pure Drive (1st model sold in USA)

that prestige is gorgeous, great camera work

the bab swirly stuff was a little too trippy for me, but i agree that old logo is way better. hate the broken up/staggered lines as well. still love a lot of their paintwork generally, great contrast and colors/shades

 

[gino]

I'll add more if I can think of any. None of these are mine, including the Ti. Radical MP

awesome photos, thanks for adding

we have a lot of mutual ones, great taste

 

[NicoMK]

Ah yes sir, you are right!
I kept a photo from 30 years ago. I got some clothes from Lotto back then as well, so you know who i am

Fischer dampers were crazy as well:

Very cool pic of two young dudes of the 90s, thanks! It's weird that Fischer had you play with the Vacuum Pro Classic 90, one of the greatest frames ever produced but pretty hard to swing -- as you mentioned -- especially for young players. They had many other great rackets in their collection, better suited for kids.

And those dampeners!! I simply can't use another one lol. I still have some left but they all start to crack slowly with time. Do you have some left?

 

[easternforehand]

I used to play with the n6.1 90 not because I loved their playability, but because they looked sweet.

I also like the current Ezone, Gravity, and the Pure Aero Rafa (the 2019 frame with his paintjob, not the Origin).

 

[Cerdany]

Donna Pro One (Agassi)
Head Prestige Tour 600 (Muster/Safin/etc)

 

[gino]

I used to play with the n6.1 90 not because I loved their playability, but because they looked sweet.

I also like the current Ezone, Gravity, and the Pure Aero Rafa (the 2019 frame with his paintjob, not the Origin).

that nCode paint is all time from Wilson

 

[initialize]

One of the cooler random HPS era paint jobs for sure

Cool racket. How does it play?

 

[gino]

Cool racket. How does it play?

man, I havent hit one since 2004/2005. If memory serves very similar to the nSurge, but more flexible

 

[WYK]

awesome photos, thanks for adding

we have a lot of mutual ones, great taste

My original nBlade:

 

[gino]

My original nBlade:

Dropdead gorgeous frame

 

[Winners or Errors]

https://www.*************.com/images/DUNLOP-Aerogel-4D-100-16-x-19-Tennis.jpg
Dunlop 4D100 "Trans-Am" paintjob still one of my favorites.

 

[stapletonj]

It really is. Here's mine.

As far as babolats go, in general I'm not a fan of much of their jobs after the mid 2000s. As soon as they switched up the stencil logo to break up the lines I was out.

This is my fav. 2000-01 Pure Drive (1st model sold in USA)

Wasn't there also a teal prestige pro? That was a sweet looking frame

 

[kevin qmto]

Wasn't there also a teal prestige pro? That was a sweet looking frame

Teal? Not sure about that. There was a black and green one in the early 90s though.

 

[Cerdany]

Teal? Not sure about that. There was a black and green one in the early 90s though.

Maybe Head Elite Pro?

 

[kkm]

Dunlop Biomimetic 200 Lite

Head Graphene 360+ Speed

Babolat Pure Strike v2

Dunlop Aerogel 200:

 

[stapletonj]

Teal? Not sure about that. There was a black and green one in the early 90s though.

google head graphite pro. 80s. they called it green but it was really teal.

 

[gino]

Dunlop Biomimetic 200 Lite

Head Graphene 360+ Speed

Babolat Pure Strike v2

Dunlop Aerogel 200:

aerogel is soo so good, loved the 200

 

[aus89]

Prince Tour NXG Graphite

Hyper Pro Staff 5.0

O.G Pure Strike

Serena Blade

 

[gino]

Prince Tour NXG Graphite

Hyper Pro Staff 5.0

O.G Pure Strike

Serena Blade

terrific additions, that Serena blade deserves more love. Like the first three blades, awesome gold & black

 

[gino]

Late addition from me, 2011 APD French colorway

 

[WYK]

Aussie Custom Minions

 

[gino]

Aussie Custom Minions

Ha! This is actually a nice PJ

 

[Fintft]

Prestige Tour 2.0
293.1 in Prestige PJ
6.1 95 was cool, all editions

 

[Jamesporter]

Can wooden racquets play?
may I suggest The Donnay Borg Pro?

 

[WYK]

Ha! This is actually a nice PJ

I am trying to get one just to collect it. But I dunno anyone in Australia. Wilson Custom won't deliver to Ireland. Hell, Wilson custom UK won't even deliver to Ireland.

 

[bobeeto]

This one goes under the radar imo
Tron vibes in the best way

 

[fox]

K Factor and NCode Tour
K Blade
Microgel/Youtek IG Radicals and Prestiges
Youtek IG Instinct
Tecnifibre Dynacores black/red paintjob
Tecnifibre Iga
Prince EXO3 black the one Sharapova endorsed
Yonex RQiS 1 and RDiS100

 

[WYK]

The latest Ki10 is a looker

 

[gino]

This one goes under the radar imo
Tron vibes in the best way

this was so underrated. looked awesome at the WTF in Berdychs hands

 

[gino]

Prestige Tour 2.0
293.1 in Prestige PJ
6.1 95 was cool, all editions

the 6.1 never fails. agreed PT 2.0 has to be up there