Why is Sinner still playing with Speed 2022 paintjob…

ChrisJR3264

Hall of Fame
He wont until he hits a bad streak, which doesnt seem very likely now haha
He could be waiting for the sticks to deform/go dead.
I can see him switching after Wimbledon. Some of these RACKETS for pros last 6-9 months. I think it was fed that go a new batch every 6-9 months.
 

dioguml

New User
He could be waiting for the sticks to deform/go dead.
I can see him switching after Wimbledon. Some of these RACKETS for pros last 6-9 months. I think it was fed that go a new batch every 6-9 months.
Is there a way to know for sure those are the same sticks? Couldn't it be new sticks with old PJ?
Im assuming Rafa is not using his old sticks, just new sticks with the old PJ, for example...
 

ChrisJR3264

Hall of Fame
Is there a way to know for sure those are the same sticks? Couldn't it be new sticks with old PJ?
Im assuming Rafa is not using his old sticks, just new sticks with the old PJ, for example...
Honestly idk.
I’ll be honest too. I can’t tell the difference without a side by side photo of the 2022 v 2024 paint job either.
 

guilhermefdc

Semi-Pro
amazing that djoko can switch entire shoe brands and racquet brands in the middle of his career with peak big3 and still pick up 24 schlems no problem meanwhile these next gen win one measly title in the weakera and get superstitious lmao
Djokovic skipped the whole 360+ PJ.
Not necessarily superstition, though: there’s the whole “white racquets are distracting” theory
 

ChrisJR3264

Hall of Fame
Hahahah I wonder how long we will update this... until the next speed model?
It’ll be hilarious if Sinner never dawns the 2024 paint job.
Unsure of his contractual terms are but basically shows head did zero collaboration on cosmetics with the guy who’s face is on the cardboard cutout for the speed line.
 

heavyD

Professional
99% of the public don't even realize he's using the old paint job. Even I have to squint when I see another pro using the Speed to see if it's the new paint job as it's the exact same colors and the only difference is the banding.
 

tenniserxc

New User
As a Sinner and Muchova fan… this makes for a dilemma. I’m in the market for a new racquet (last purchase was a Wilson BLX racquet), and I I’ve only demoed the Speed Legend MP and 2022 Speed Pro, and I prefer Speed Legend MP wholeheartedly. But if the 2022 Speed MP has a lower swingweight, I feel like I might like it more?

I personally like the look of the 2022 MP over the 2024. It’s a plus that both Sinner and Muchova are using this paint job right now. But I can’t demo the 2022 MP anymore unless I find a local club that still has it for demo… but in the time it takes for me to find a club that has it and demo it, maybe it’s won’t be on sale anymore or out of stock.

So do I just go for the 2022, or try to demo the 2024 Speed MP? I understand 2024 MP is almost exactly the same as Legend MP, but the glossy vs matte paint is making me want to demo the 2024. I felt the MP lacked a bit of feel and I don’t know how much the 2024 would make a difference. Hard to tell from internet comments comparing the Legend MP and 2024 MP.

It just also would be ironic if I did end up getting the 2022 MP and then Sinner and Muchova switched to the 2024 MP shortly after.
 

jayvee

Semi-Pro
Sinner plays with a Graphene Touch Speed MP.
Muchova plays with a 360 Speed MP.
As a Sinner and Muchova fan… this makes for a dilemma. I’m in the market for a new racquet (last purchase was a Wilson BLX racquet), and I I’ve only demoed the Speed Legend MP and 2022 Speed Pro, and I prefer Speed Legend MP wholeheartedly. But if the 2022 Speed MP has a lower swingweight, I feel like I might like it more?

I personally like the look of the 2022 MP over the 2024. It’s a plus that both Sinner and Muchova are using this paint job right now. But I can’t demo the 2022 MP anymore unless I find a local club that still has it for demo… but in the time it takes for me to find a club that has it and demo it, maybe it’s won’t be on sale anymore or out of stock.

So do I just go for the 2022, or try to demo the 2024 Speed MP? I understand 2024 MP is almost exactly the same as Legend MP, but the glossy vs matte paint is making me want to demo the 2024. I felt the MP lacked a bit of feel and I don’t know how much the 2024 would make a difference. Hard to tell from internet comments comparing the Legend MP and 2024 MP.

It just also would be ironic if I did end up getting the 2022 MP and then Sinner and Muchova switched to the 2024 MP shortly after.
 

heavyD

Professional
Thanks, yeah, I know… but the issue is I’m not able to demo that racquet because all the major online retailers that have demo programs are only carrying the 2024s and Legends.
Demo the 2024 Speed MP and if you like it and are okay with the higher swingweight then just stick with that (or the legend) or if you like it but feel the swingweight is a little on the high side you will probably like the 2022. They are the same mold and the only difference is Auxetic 2 and the swingweight.
 

tenniserxc

New User
Demo the 2024 Speed MP and if you like it and are okay with the higher swingweight then just stick with that (or the legend) or if you like it but feel the swingweight is a little on the high side you will probably like the 2022. They are the same mold and the only difference is Auxetic 2 and the swingweight.
Gotcha, thanks.
 
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