Wilson RF97 - full gut?

[Lendl]

Wilson sent me a RF97 today unannounced so I have not researched a lot on this racket yet. Searching on some threads here it seems poly is king. I have a history of elbow issues so has anyone strung this up with a full bed of gut? Tension? TIA.

 

[seekay]

It's a relatively powerful frame, so I'd string full gut at the upper end of the recommended range. Your sig notes that you're using 58lb synthetic gut in your Aeropro Drive; that would be a fine starting point for the RF97.

 

[Lendl]

Thanks, yes I am currently at 57 now but I am stringing this more for a buddy to test out and was thinking of doing it in the top end range so I think you are spot on.

It's a relatively powerful frame, so I'd string full gut at the upper end of the recommended range. Your sig notes that you're using 58lb synthetic gut in your Aeropro Drive; that would be a fine starting point for the RF97.

 

[Bogdan_TT]

Try Weiss Cannon Silverstring. Switched to it from gut. Gut is too powerful for RF97. WC Silverstring is really comfortable to the elbow (I have the same problem). I use it at 27/25.5 or 25/23.5 kg.

 

[Lendl]

Ended up doing Champions Choice. This racket is a rocket launcher for sure. Nice pop. Reminded me of a larger KPS88.

 

[Blitzball]

Ended up doing Champions Choice. This racket is a rocket launcher for sure. Nice pop. Reminded me of a larger KPS88.

That's probably the best choice for the RF97

 

[RalphJ]

What about hybrids - RPM 16 mains, Syn Gut crossess? 52 lbs?

 

[Ghost3789]

Wilson sent me a RF97 today unannounced...

Must be nice...

 

[RalphJ]

I just finished an hour long hard-hitting session (he was hitting hard at me, lol). The RF is pretty darn good. My arm is sore but no less sore than my Blade. I'm still learning how to swing it, since it's heavy but kind of whippy. It's fun playing with it, though!