I have not tried it yet, I’m worried about the grommets (see above).
Thanks for confirming. I just found this handy chart that further solidifies it’s the Chicago version:
(specially PS & vintage rackets). And by the way, Prince has many rackets that comes with no grommets, different design.
There are at least a few other variations of the PS85 that were sold.I have not tried it yet, I’m worried about the grommets (see above).
Thanks for confirming. I just found this handy chart that further solidifies it’s the Chicago version:
One of my juniors playing 10U has a potential future in going far. When we do the match ups though in our team events he shys away from the number 1 seed in singles. Parents, Coaches, and other players constantly go up to him saying how well he hits, moves, and how good he plays. It's an emotional burden that we have recognized in why he shys away from playing the top seed in the team tennis format. During non team events he goes very far though most of the time.
Sounds a bit like my son too.... people talks to him about how good he is etc... He shys away too..
My Early China (Line #9) butt cap codes are: GHU, GJZ
Absolutely not! It’s for China made ps85(also last patch from Taiwan).
Only the very very last batch right before the factory move. I guess the factory did a test run of the new grommets before move the manufacturing facility over to China. The 99.999999% Taiwan made won’t fit.
I know this because my stringer broke my racquet and gave me a replacement and that happen to be that batch.
Bought two new ones in mint condition. Never used, plastic on handle, made in st. Vincent sticker on buttcap. Code is BSQ on both raquets. Has a "Fitted with a Fairway Grip" and a raquet instruction paper
with Chris Evert? picture hanging on the raquet. There seems to be some red color underneath paintjob.
What can you tell me about these ones?
Bought two new ones in mint condition. Never used, plastic on handle, made in st. Vincent sticker on buttcap. Code is BSQ on both raquets. Has a "Fitted with a Fairway Grip" and a raquet instruction paper
with Chris Evert? picture hanging on the raquet. There seems to be some red color underneath paintjob.
What can you tell me about these ones?
I’d imagine not.
Yes i am.
I think it's an excellent question which many have pondered imo. My pro stock h19's in 16x19 pattern come close after being modded. I think any frame to be close would have to be a thin beam, and then you'd have to add mass in the head while still keeping the stick fairly hl...................which is a tall order.
Nothing is close. Tried about everything. Strange thing is the 90 sq in wilsons are quite far away from the 85. I string my 85s with x one at low tensions and hit pretty flat. Lots of finesse and net play. The rackets closest to, but not close was: Srixon 95 18x20 with cream. Head tour 2.0 i have also enjoyed the Fischer 90 rackets. The 85 is soo forgiving because of the control and accuracy it gives. Very strange and sad they didnt make a 90 with the excact same build up. I have tried bigger rackets all along because i can switch easily between rackets. But often returned to ps85 for match play.
Were your match play results better with the 85, and therefore the smaller head size had no negative effects? Just trying to figure out if you felt it was harder to trade groundstrokes over long stretches against opponents with larger more modern, powerful frames?
K90 was by far my favorite 90, but I would't say it played similar to the 85. I'd really suggest the PS88 if you really want that 85 feel. I believe it's the same layup (material composition fo the frame).
Yes my results were better. The opponents i lost against i would have lost to no matter what racket. Ps88 was kind of nice but very high swingweight.. sold it. I am very picky about swingweight and want low. Even cut some of the bumper on the ps85 to get it down to 315.
