What's the best way to match up these 2 racquets?

[JackB1]

I have (2) Wilson BLX6.1 95 18x20 and they are 7 grams apart and I would like them both to feel the same to me, so when I switch during a match, I can't tell the difference.

One is 345 grams and 10pts HL

One is 352 grams and 11 pts HL


Should I just add 7 grams to the lighter one and find a spot on the handle or above it that only raises it up 1 pt in balance?

Or, should I add a little weight to the hoop of the 2nd one to get the balance down to 10pts HL?

Or, should I get the swingweight measured on both and then increase the lighter one to bring the swingweights up to the same?

Basically, I am asking whats the most important factor in matching racquets?
Static weight, balance or swingweight? It's possible I could make them both 11 pts HL and 352 grams and they dont have the same swingweights.

 

[dadozen]

You first start matching their static weights and balance, then move to SW. The easiest( but not the cheapest ) thing to do is to go on a local pro shop tha thas a Babolat RDC machine to check your racquets. They can do this job easily.

 

[onkystomper]

7 grams to the lighter one first, match balance and weight. then you can experiment if needs be.

 

[Thepowerofchoice]

7 grams about 7 1/2 inchs above the buttcap of the lighter racquet should do the trick.

 

[Thepowerofchoice]

7 grams about 7 1/2 inchs above the buttcap of the lighter racquet should do the trick.

Or you can add 10 grams to the handle of the lighter one and 3 grams at the same location on the heavier racquet. 3 grams shouldn't change the balance of the heavier racquet (7 inches above buttcap) and both of your racquets should feel about the same. IMO racquet feel little more crisp when you add lead 7-8 inches above the buttcap. Just my 2 cents.

 

[JackB1]

does anyone think 7 grams difference between frames in unacceptable or reasonable?

 

[Chadwixx]

As long as your prep doesnt suffer, go heavy.

But it comes down to which one you like more. Then match it.

 

[corners]

I have (2) Wilson BLX6.1 95 18x20 and they are 7 grams apart and I would like them both to feel the same to me, so when I switch during a match, I can't tell the difference.

One is 345 grams and 10pts HL

One is 352 grams and 11 pts HL


Should I just add 7 grams to the lighter one and find a spot on the handle or above it that only raises it up 1 pt in balance?

Or, should I add a little weight to the hoop of the 2nd one to get the balance down to 10pts HL?

Or, should I get the swingweight measured on both and then increase the lighter one to bring the swingweights up to the same?

Basically, I am asking whats the most important factor in matching racquets?
Static weight, balance or swingweight? It's possible I could make them both 11 pts HL and 352 grams and they dont have the same swingweights.

Personally, I'd check the swingweights first. Then decide which one you like best as is. Then add lead to match from there.

 

[Applesauceman]

I have (2) Wilson BLX6.1 95 18x20 and they are 7 grams apart and I would like them both to feel the same to me, so when I switch during a match, I can't tell the difference.

One is 345 grams and 10pts HL

One is 352 grams and 11 pts HL


Should I just add 7 grams to the lighter one and find a spot on the handle or above it that only raises it up 1 pt in balance?

Or, should I add a little weight to the hoop of the 2nd one to get the balance down to 10pts HL?

Or, should I get the swingweight measured on both and then increase the lighter one to bring the swingweights up to the same?

Basically, I am asking whats the most important factor in matching racquets?
Static weight, balance or swingweight? It's possible I could make them both 11 pts HL and 352 grams and they dont have the same swingweights.

How do you measure swingweight?

 

[dadozen]

How do you measure swingweight?

There's a way to measure using 2 pencils and a digital watch, search for that on the TW University or Learning Center, I'm not sure now. It's weel described.

Never tried it, but some people already stated that it works, despite the fact that it's very simple.

 

[JackB1]

As long as your prep doesnt suffer, go heavy.

But it comes down to which one you like more. Then match it.

If I like the lighter one better, how can I match the heavier one to the lighter one? Isn't that impossible?

 

[JackB1]

There's a way to measure using 2 pencils and a digital watch, search for that on the TW University or Learning Center, I'm not sure now. It's weel described.

Never tried it, but some people already stated that it works, despite the fact that it's very simple.

I have tried that method and I don't think its very accurate. Also it measures the racquets hanging from the top of the hoop, which is the opposite of how you hold it (from the handle). Personally, I would use the same method, but tweak it by hanging the racquets from the handle somehow. Maybe wrap a rubber band around the handle and stick 2 pencils under the rubber band so they are held in place and then swing it the same way as you would in the TW described method.

 

[cellofaan]

I have tried that method and I don't think its very accurate. Also it measures the racquets hanging from the top of the hoop, which is the opposite of how you hold it (from the handle). Personally, I would use the same method, but tweak it by hanging the racquets from the handle somehow. Maybe wrap a rubber band around the handle and stick 2 pencils under the rubber band so they are held in place and then swing it the same way as you would in the TW described method.

It doesn't matter from which point you hang the racquet. The formula takes it into account.

 

[JackB1]

It doesn't matter from which point you hang the racquet. The formula takes it into account.

I tried it and it was off compared to the numbers I get from the official machine at my local pro shop. I guess it's OK for comparing one racquet to another though. Apples to apples I guess.