Why don't companies sell the actual racquets used by the players?

[ChrisJR3264]

I'd assume that's the likely reason. The Prostaff 97 is wider than my prestige 98 and radical 98, but not as tall. I don't think most will be able to tell the difference, would've liked to see that 18x19 like the tfight 305 though.

I think the new tfight was made to attract more players vs advanced now that they shifted the balance. You know me and my love for this xtc 2018 model lol.
But I am disappointed for the lack of stability I’m used to on a 305 with little to no mods needed.
But I get why they did it.

 

[DariaGT]

No.
No.
No.
no.
No.
No.
No.
no.

Why? anyone with any inkling knows Gravity line came from IG Speed Pro.

Proposing a bridge of these 2 separate roads taken is good for the youth
not stubborn thinkers. Its a small step rather than the Yonex-inspired Boom.

Tennis Mentor vid showed how Head's custom lab has enthusiastic and
open minded thinkers not reflecting fossil minded consumers.

 

[DariaGT]

I agree. not necessarily as a novak signature, but certainly would appreciate this over the rumored 16x19 speed 97. Even the pro staff is moving to 98 allegedly.

I prefer 95-97 inch sticks than 98-100 and recall trying one of the only 98" Speeds in 2011.
The YOUTEK Speed Pro at the time attracted me to its thin 18mm but RA was too high,
the REV PRO XT version was just too light and had issues getting it weighed and properly
balanced to work for me, a very messy affair. There was nothing in between those 2.

If they can make a proper 97/98 with that solid RF97 feel than another fluttery Gravity or muted
stiffer offering then it could sell (black legend pj is a no brainer for all their future offerings)

 

[langley]

I prefer 95-97 inch sticks than 98-100 and recall trying one of the only 98" Speeds in 2011.
The YOUTEK Speed Pro at the time attracted me to its thin 18mm but RA was too high,
the REV PRO XT version was just too light and had issues getting it weighed and properly
balanced to work for me, a very messy affair. There was nothing in between those 2.

If they can make a proper 97/98 with that solid RF97 feel than another fluttery Gravity or muted
stiffer offering then it could sell (black legend pj is a no brainer for all their future offerings)

i doubt the 97 will come in the legend PJ. but would be nice.

 

[DariaGT]

i doubt the 97 will come in the legend PJ. but would be nice.

what do you think of Grigolos 18x18 that could work too for a little more pop than the 18x19
unless of course they are tuned for thinner gauges.

 

[langley]

what do you think of Grigolos 18x18 that could work too for a little more pop than the 18x19
unless of course they are tuned for thinner gauges.

have not even tried a 16x18 myself so can’t comment much on it.

 

[DariaGT]

have not even tried a 16x18 myself so can’t comment much on it.

I could never after most of my life using 18x20

 

[langley]

I could never after most of my life using 18x20

i’ve tried 16x19 one and two main skip, 18x20 2T1B main skip and two main skip, and 18x19 two main skip. i’m currently experiencing racquet fever and having a hard time deciding what to use. between aux 2.0 prestige mp 99, g360+ prestige mp 98, and graphene xt speed mp.

 

[esm]

me

Same. As long as the price is inline with the market pricing with other silos. Good for the cupboard, I mean collection. lol.

 

[DariaGT]

i’ve tried 16x19 one and two main skip, 18x20 2T1B main skip and two main skip, and 18x19 two main skip. i’m currently experiencing racquet fever and having a hard time deciding what to use. between aux 2.0 prestige mp 99, g360+ prestige mp 98, and graphene xt speed mp.

As mentioned earlier the Graph xt speed mp did my head in trying to get it to work when other stock heavier 18x20 sticks
always brought the goods with msv FHS 1.20mm @ 44/48lbs. I can play with 16x19 but not as confident, 16x20 minimum.

The less strings the fresher the poly has to be or accuracy falters in my case. Old days with pt630 were way easier.
Recently got hold of 4 Nos LM Instinct Tour 18x19 cut down to 27.25mm from 27.5mm cant help myself.
They feel better than any TF model released its doing my head in how this line did not survive, it does it all.