Yonex Regna Part II

[Jimi_HX]

At this time i´m using the new blade 98 16x19 (2015 model), so i´m not very sure about the change because i afraid that is not the best racket for me and, of course, spend a lot of money.

I use a vcore xi 98 and really love that frame, but later try the vcore tour 97 (310g) and absolute hate this racket, to stiff and very low power frame for me.

This japan online seller is waiting for my decision, really don´t know what to do.

 

[kimguroo]

At this time i´m using the new blade 98 16x19 (2015 model), so i´m not very sure about the change because i afraid that is not the best racket for me and, of course, spend a lot of money.

I use a vcore xi 98 and really love that frame, but later try the vcore tour 97 (310g) and absolute hate this racket, to stiff and very low power frame for me.

This japan online seller is waiting for my decision, really don´t know what to do.

Regna is not for everyone. I still need to learn from Regna and I had very hard time to adjustment period. I know several other users did not have any adjustment period though.

Definitely Regna has slightly less power than XI98 (have not used XI98 but I tested SI98 ). Also Regna is slightly less stiff than SI98/XI98 but still it's not soft racket.

Since Regna is expensive, it might be tough decision for you.
Maybe trying some used one for around $200 might be an option too ^_^

 

[Jimi_HX]

I just bought one, maybe for next week have at home.
One question: will be possible strung with full bed poly? (wilson ripspin) or just be to much stiff?.

Thanks.

 

[kimguroo]

I just bought one, maybe for next week have at home.
One question: will be possible strung with full bed poly? (wilson ripspin) or just be to much stiff?.

Thanks.

Glad to hear that you bought Regna ^_^
Probably it will deliver quickly since Japanese uses express mail.
String choice will be tough. Honestly I am still searching for perfect string setup.
My first string setup was natural gut (main) and poly hybrid at 53LBS but it was biggest mistake. Many balls went long and just can't hit anything. That was the first time I cut natural gut before I break natural gut.
The second setup was my usual poly string which is MSV focus hex (53LBS).
Since MSV focus hex is soft, somewhat reason it felt softer than natural gut.
I was able to take full swing and really like it. I got one used Regna and there was multi (tecnifabre HDX 1.30/52 LBS). It had slightly more power than MSV but that's about it. I need to restring one Regna and not sure I should try natural gut (60lbs) and poly (57lbs) or just go for MSV. Also thinking about synthetic gut too...

Try your usual setup first then see whether you like it or not.
You might feel slightly higher stiffness because of frame action but you will be able to adjust Regna's stiffness later.
You might not be able to adjust Regna immediately so be patient ^___^
Let us know how it goes and good luck. Hope you like it.

PS. Just restrung with synthetic gut (52/49lbs). Will let you know whether I like it or not ^_^

 

[Jimi_HX]

Hi, today i test the regna for about 5 hours.

Strung with Kirschbaum Pro Line II (1.25) at 45lbs.

First impression: it´s a very rare frame. The racket vibrates a lot!!.i try to stop the vibration with differents dampeners but it was impossible. I think maybe have to restrung with wilson ripspin 1.30, and add some lead tape.

The swingweight is not bad at all, it's less than the wilson blade 16x19.

The power is low, but, of course, it has very good control.

For me, the stifness was not a trouble, i think the blade is a little more stiff.

I need to try some more time, but in general is a very unique frame that deserves to be tested.

 

[kimguroo]

Hi, today i test the regna for about 5 hours.

Strung with Kirschbaum Pro Line II (1.25) at 45lbs.

First impression: it´s a very rare frame. The racket vibrates a lot!!.i try to stop the vibration with differents dampeners but it was impossible. I think maybe have to restrung with wilson ripspin 1.30, and add some lead tape.

The swingweight is not bad at all, it's less than the wilson blade 16x19.

The power is low, but, of course, it has very good control.

For me, the stifness was not a trouble, i think the blade is a little more stiff.

I need to try some more time, but in general is a very unique frame that deserves to be tested.

Glad to hear that you tested Regna ( actually I was about to ask about your Regna experiment haha).
I am totally agree for your first impression regarding on Vibration from Regna.
Probably my first impression of high stiffness feeling might be the vibration from racket because I've never had those kind of vibration before. Even I used big Wilson dampener briefly but later I found that the vibration comes from shaft area of racket (spring action). When I use the Wilson dampener, it reduced more vibration but I felt I need to have some feel so I changed to Yonex dampener which gives exact amount of feeling from frame actions (vibration).

You might hate the vibration feeling but you will understand that the vibration is unique frame action (spring like action) from Regna. Once you get used to it, you won't pay attention. If you really hate the vibration feeling, try softest poly and big dampener.

I have not played blade for a while so I can't really compare between Regna and blade anymore but I remember blade was stiff but offered good power and control. Regarding on power, I felt Regna provides decent power like blade...
Especially certain flat shots might give extra speed/pop.

Let me know when you find more about Regna. Good to hear from other Regna users ^_^

PS. Played with synthetic gut at 53LBS. It was not bad but slightly less spin potential from synthetic gut so I restrung with regular poly string which is MSV focus Hex but reduced the string tension to 51.5 LBS main and 48.5 LBS cross. I like it. I thought it gives more power which I did not like initially but I adjusted with the tension and enjoys it. Probably I might go down between 47-51 LBS for the next time and see which one might be better for me.

 

[Jimi_HX]

For today practice, i change the grip (the regna came with a very bad grip) and put a over grip.

And maybe change the string after the session (if a break the string)

I will try wilson ripspin 1.30 (my current choise for blade) at 45lbs again.

I´ll keep you posted.

 

[kimguroo]

For today practice, i change the grip (the regna came with a very bad grip) and put a over grip.

And maybe change the string after the session (if a break the string)

I will try wilson ripspin 1.30 (my current choise for blade) at 45lbs again.

I´ll keep you posted.

I don't like Yonex grips too and replaced with resi thin and tourna pro.

I am curious about Yonex poly tour spin too.

 

[Jimi_HX]

Well, after a few days i have to said that i found the perfect racquet for me.

I strung with wilson revolve at 47lbs (full bed) 1.30mm and the result was great!!.

The first time i try, i can´t control the vibration, but when i understand that is a unique caracteristic of the frame, just only enjoy the feeling.

I always use light frames (blade 98s, blade 98), so with this yonex (310 grams) i had to adjust how to hit the ball and, of course, the swing.

In conclusion:

Pros: quality in the fullest sense of the word. Materials, termination, paints, etc.
Nothing to do with other brands racquets. Believe me, the other racquets seem toys compared to this. Regna is a very well built and finished frame.

Cons: price, you have to paid a lot for this frame.
And the only place you can buy is in japan or in any online seller from japan. And that means that you can´t test, unless you have a friend who already have one.

Saludos desde Argentina.

 

[kimguroo]

Well, after a few days i have to said that i found the perfect racquet for me.

I strung with wilson revolve at 47lbs (full bed) 1.30mm and the result was great!!.

The first time i try, i can´t control the vibration, but when i understand that is a unique caracteristic of the frame, just only enjoy the feeling.

I always use light frames (blade 98s, blade 98), so with this yonex (310 grams) i had to adjust how to hit the ball and, of course, the swing.

In conclusion:

Pros: quality in the fullest sense of the word. Materials, termination, paints, etc.
Nothing to do with other brands racquets. Believe me, the other racquets seem toys compared to this. Regna is a very well built and finished frame.

Cons: price, you have to paid a lot for this frame.
And the only place you can buy is in japan or in any online seller from japan. And that means that you can´t test, unless you have a friend who already have one.

Saludos desde Argentina.

Were you trying to say " Found perfect setup for Regna" or " Found perfect Racket"?
Since I got my Regna, I have not bought any tennis releated equipments for almost 6 months (actually it's the first time hahahaha).
I am happy with my Regna too ^_^

Regna needs long adjustment period especially unique feeling (vibration, frame action etc) but once you understand, it feels very nice. Nothing like unique feeling of Regna. I am wondering why yonex does not give blacked out Regna to their pros. Someone should benefit from this unique frame.

I used to use 12.4oz rackets but Regna is good enough to give plow through feeling. I added some weight several times but removed it later.

Now you should have an experiment with certain shots which has extra speed/pace/energy when you hit flat shots. I believe that those shots derived from frame action.

I agree that built quality is one of the best. Very solid. there is a reason for producing 200 rackets per a month. It's expensive but if you shop around or buying used Regna might save some $$$ (some of small buying service companies offer low service fees so it's not hard to get anything from Japan nowadays).

 

[Jimi_HX]

Both, is the perfect racquet because once i adapted to this unique feeling, the frame is absolute great!!
And the setup, i´m very comfort with full bed of poly, but i have to said that the exercise in the gym is a great help to avoid any pain, or injury,
besides being a great complement to my age (37).

Maybe all this tech is apply to the pro's racquets, but we just don´t know. I can ask to "pico" monaco, but maybe he don´t know any of this yonex tech too.
When the european tour ends, he is going to be in argentina for a few days, if i see in the club, i will ask for sure about this Regna concept.

 

[kimguroo]

Both, is the perfect racquet because once i adapted to this unique feeling, the frame is absolute great!!
And the setup, i´m very comfort with full bed of poly, but i have to said that the exercise in the gym is a great help to avoid any pain, or injury,
besides being a great complement to my age (37).

Maybe all this tech is apply to the pro's racquets, but we just don´t know. I can ask to "pico" monaco, but maybe he don´t know any of this yonex tech too.
When the european tour ends, he is going to be in argentina for a few days, if i see in the club, i will ask for sure about this Regna concept.

I think this technology makes Regna for the most unique racket (Frame action).
I don't think Yonex applied this new tech to any pros rackets.

I don't know Monaco uses PJ racket or he really switched to SI but the concept between SI and Regna is totally opposite.
Probably Monaco might not have any clue hahaha.

I used to string high tension and this is the first time I went down around 51-53 main and 48-51 cross. I had a bad an experiment with natural gut and poly setup for the first time. I am happy with current setup but want to try one last time for natural gut hybrid setup since I am more comfortable with Regna nowadays.

 

[kimguroo]

Fourth Regna arrived and probably last one ^_^
Plan to use it for natural gut string experiments. The first time with natural gut hybrid was failed but hope higher tension might help.

 

[KFwinds]

I've only hit with my Regna a few times since purchasing one a few months ago, but it's a fantastic stick. By far the highest quality tennis racquet I've owned. To me it feels extremely similar to the old RDX 500 MP, and that's not a bad thing. Very plush hit.

Two reasons I won't be making this my primary stick: very expensive to own multiple racquets, and I've found that I prefer tighter string patterns. The Regna is a wonderful stick though, and it's a shame that it's not available in the US. Anyone who has used the RDX 500, the RDS 002 Tour, RDiS 100, and the Vcore Tour 97 310 (red or G) I think would really enjoy the Regna.

 

[prosealster]

I've only hit with my Regna a few times since purchasing one a few months ago, but it's a fantastic stick. By far the highest quality tennis racquet I've owned. To me it feels extremely similar to the old RDX 500 MP, and that's not a bad thing. Very plush hit.

Two reasons I won't be making this my primary stick: very expensive to own multiple racquets, and I've found that I prefer tighter string patterns. The Regna is a wonderful stick though, and it's a shame that it's not available in the US. Anyone who has used the RDX 500, the RDS 002 Tour, RDiS 100, and the Vcore Tour 97 310 (red or G) I think would really enjoy the Regna.

man that sounds so tempting, I love all those yonex that you just listed. time to start saving up

 

[racquetreligion]

Fourth Regna arrived and probably last one ^_^
Plan to use it for natural gut string experiments. The first time with natural gut hybrid was failed but hope higher tension might help.

Have you tried a slightly softer feel biased poly for the crosses like Tecnifibre Red Code and more harsh spin string like Tour bite mains? eg. 48X x 52 Mains

 

[kimguroo]

I've only hit with my Regna a few times since purchasing one a few months ago, but it's a fantastic stick. By far the highest quality tennis racquet I've owned. To me it feels extremely similar to the old RDX 500 MP, and that's not a bad thing. Very plush hit.

Two reasons I won't be making this my primary stick: very expensive to own multiple racquets, and I've found that I prefer tighter string patterns. The Regna is a wonderful stick though, and it's a shame that it's not available in the US. Anyone who has used the RDX 500, the RDS 002 Tour, RDiS 100, and the Vcore Tour 97 310 (red or G) I think would really enjoy the Regna.

Totally agree that Regna's quality. No wonder why Yonex produces only 200 rackets per a month. I used RDS 002 tour but it was long times ago so I can't remember. I bought two new Regna and two used Regna. I sold most of my rackets in order to get four Regna and use it as main rackets. Good thing is...I don't look at any rackets nowadays.

man that sounds so tempting, I love all those yonex that you just listed. time to start saving up

It's very unique racket and nothing like Regna. Haha
You might be able to get some used one around $200.

Have you tried a slightly softer feel biased poly for the crosses like Tecnifibre Red Code and more harsh spin string like Tour bite mains? eg. 48X x 52 Mains

I've used MSV focus hex over 6 years and somewhat reason I always come back to MSV. Only exception is natural gut hybrid (with MSV cross).
My first hybrid was failed because I thought Regna might be very low powered racket and strung at 51 Main. Did not like it at all so I might try 57 natural gut main and 54 cross MSV). Hope it will work better. I am not a string breaker so I prefer natural gut hybrid because of tension maintanance issue.

 

[Automatix]

kimguroo,
sorry to hijack your thread. I know you're not a fan of Prince Classic Graphite 100 but could you try to make a comparison of it to the Regna?
I'd be more interested in a comparison with the Textreme Graphite but IIRC you didn't get that one, you went with a 100TX Shuai.

My friend is going to Japan (not a sure thing yet though) and when she's there she just might buy 1 racquet for me.
And I've been mostly interested with the Regna and the Textreme Graphite.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Automatix]

Also if anyone would be so kind to tell me... is Tokyo more expensive than other Japanese cities? My friend is supposed to be there for 3 days.

And are grommets for these available in stores or you have to preorder them?

 

[kimguroo]

kimguroo,
sorry to hijack your thread. I know you're not a fan of Prince Classic Graphite 100 but could you try to make a comparison of it to the Regna?
I'd be more interested in a comparison with the Textreme Graphite but IIRC you didn't get that one, you went with a 100TX Shuai.

My friend is going to Japan (not a sure thing yet though) and when she's there she just might buy 1 racquet for me.
And I've been mostly interested with the Regna and the Textreme Graphite.

Thanks in advance.

This will be a very hard decision if you are a fan of PCG racket haha.
Actually you should ask to the forum member (PSC85). He has both Regna and Textreme graphite.
I felt Textreme graphite might not be "real" Graphite racket because it seems that it's copy of previous version which is graphite J-Pro. Power level on PCG is 600s but J-Pro was 700s. Anyway, I am not familiar with Graphite so I should not keep guessing haha.

The reasons for getting 100TX were my family member could bring it for me. Textreme graphite is only available in Japan. Also 100TX is totally different from Regna. I just want to have one racket which gives power and flexible feeling in my bag. It's the first time that I only carry three same rackets in my bag for over a year. I used to carry rackets as low as 5 and as high as 10 haha. It's very nice that only carry one kind of racket because I don't need to think about other rackets but rarely I want a little softer and more power racket for just one session.100TX do not have APD power but 100TX has good power. I have not tried 100TX for a while but last week's two league back to back matches, I was impressed with 100TX. Even though I won both matches from trailing by a set and 0-3, my main racket will be Regna haha.

If I were you, I probably pick Regna since it's rare and unique frame but it's not for everyone.
Also if Textreme graphite is redesigned graphite racket, it might be more interested in but I am strongly think that Prince made exact same previous version and only add Textreme materials at shaft area. Probably getting previous version (graphite j-pro) might save tons of money since it sells for half price which is 17000yen at lafino.

Also if anyone would be so kind to tell me... is Tokyo more expensive than other Japanese cities? My friend is supposed to be there for 3 days.

And are grommets for these available in stores or you have to preorder them?

I usually order on line so I have no idea of online price vs Tokyo tennis store prices.
I only heard from someone that prices are almost same especially new rackets.
Actually My first Regna was purchased through one of Tokyo store.
For grommets, it might be case by case from stores but stores might need to order from manufacturers but there is a good possibility that bigger stores might stock some.

 

[Automatix]

Thanks kimguroo... much appreciated. One question. What is the approximate price for grommets? 2000 yen?