alexsoin
Semi-Pro
Is it 310 or 320g unstrung?HD is still in the line, it's just called 'D' now.
Is it 310 or 320g unstrung?HD is still in the line, it's just called 'D' now.
Looks like they changed the molds, from the leaks I've seen around.
Staryfire can comment better on a subject and these new VCore Pro will be available earlier for demoing in AUS.
One of the reasons I moved from People's Republic of California to beautiful FREE state of Florida.I'm not demoing anything in the lockdown, sadly.
I was offered but that offer was retracted when the state closed all non-essential retail.
I would argue that a tennis shop is essential but then again I'm not the government.
One of the reasons I moved from People's Republic of California to beautiful FREE state of Florida.
Governor Ron DeSantis is the MAN, nothing is closed, no lockdowns, no mask mandates, no vaccine passports and other BS!
320g unstrung I believe. They've just renamed it. I think the 330 16x19 is now the 'H'.Is it 310 or 320g unstrung?
I remember my 3 HDs were all 320g out of the shipping boxes. And I bought all of them at different times and from different stores. Yonex QC is unreal!Hello Yonex QC.
The HD is still in the new line, it's just renamed to VCORE Pro 97 D, without the H.It looks like 18x20 (HD) is out of Vcore Pro line tho
Yeah, just give me the D, without the H, what does that mean, ahhhhh, I like the new colors btw.The HD is still in the new line, it's just renamed to VCORE Pro 97 D, without the H.
If you look at the string pattern/spacing of the 97 18x20 and the 100 16x19, they seem more similar in the crosses. The bottom cross in particular is situated low in the hoop, compared to the 97 16x19 where the bottom cross is much higher. I've found with the 97 16x19 there's more string movement and often my dampener will fall out on a hard shot.
I have a fix for you, cortado https://ibb.co/ySM5k99If you look at the string pattern/spacing of the 97 18x20 and the 100 16x19, they seem more similar in the crosses. The bottom cross in particular is situated low in the hoop, compared to the 97 16x19 where the bottom cross is much higher. I've found with the 97 16x19 there's more string movement and often my dampener will fall out on a hard shot.
I was thinking more I don't understand why the crosses have to start so high up the racquet face on the 97 16x19? I think the 18x20 feels so good because the crosses are much more evenly spread across the racquet face.I have a fix for you, cortado https://ibb.co/ySM5k99
I'm passing on these fugly looking VCores anyways... Apart from horrific PJ, HD is so freaking good in all aspects so why mess with perfection and change the molds?!
I remember how two years ago everyone complained about dark green/gold PJ of VCPs and Yonex said "hold my beer for 2021, folks"
I love REV in purple btw, gotta buy a set or two to try 'em out!
https://ibb.co/b3zQQbD copying something meh from 30+ years ago, great job, YoYo!
I have a fix for you, cortado https://ibb.co/ySM5k99
I'm passing on these fugly looking VCores anyways... Apart from horrific PJ, HD is so freaking good in all aspects so why mess with perfection and change the molds?!
I remember how two years ago everyone complained about dark green/gold PJ of VCPs and Yonex said "hold my beer for 2021, folks"
I love REV in purple btw, gotta buy a set or two to try 'em out!
https://ibb.co/b3zQQbD copying something meh from 30+ years ago, great job, YoYo!
I'm more turned off by the 332 swingweight. I can just barely swing 326.
That's why I don't use any lead on mine. If Yonex really wanted to tempt me they'd reduce SW to say 322 or something.
Also side note: who is going to be able to swing the new 330 with a 338 SW? RF97A is "only" 330 SW.
Where does it say 332 swing weight?I'm more turned off by the 332 swingweight. I can just barely swing 326.
That's why I don't use any lead on mine. If Yonex really wanted to tempt me they'd reduce SW to say 322 or something.
Also side note: who is going to be able to swing the new 330 with a 338 SW? RF97A is "only" 330 SW.
Ah sorry just seen on tennis-only.Where does it say 332 swing weight?
I've had no problem with 326 (assuming mine is on spec) I actually added 1g each side between top cross and the cross below (so roughly 10 and 2).
So the new D is thicker, clumsier, stiffer, with higher SW and ugly[ier] than HD. Kinda triple NO-NO-NO from me. And I can swing 345-350 no problem!Also side note: who is going to be able to swing the new 330 with a 338 SW? RF97A is "only" 330 SW.
I'm definitely going to try it. I think with on-spec swing-weight and theoretically just a touch stiffer it could be my perfect racquet.So the new D is thicker, clumsier, stiffer, with higher SW and ugly[ier] than HD. Kinda triple NO-NO-NO from me. And I can swing 345-350 no problem!
So the new D is thicker, clumsier, stiffer, with higher SW and ugly[ier] than HD. Kinda triple NO-NO-NO from me. And I can swing 345-350 no problem!
I would like too see the reviews he does. I am using the 97HD 18X20. It will be interesting to see if the " improved" version is really improved. So tired of the hype form all the racquet, string, and shoe manufacturers with their " improved' versions of their products when they are usually a big " nothing". When it is all tested out.
It looks like 18x20 (HD) is out of Vcore Pro line tho There will be just two really fugly looking thick and stiffer models with awkwardly long throat both 16x19 at 310 and 330g. I'll pass and hopefully will be able to grab one more HD at discounted price to have 4 sticks, they will last for a while since I play only on clay now.
BTW, I removed all tape and extra weight from all 3 of my HDs and just use small vibro killers and Tourna dry overgrips [with Head Hydrosorb Pro grips]. Man, oh man, HD is really one frame you can use and enjoy completely in stock form. Last time I had such a feeling was like 15 years ago with Yonex RDS001 Tour 93, 325g. I was playing only on clay back then too.
Comments are saying H = 330 and D = the 18x20 so it’ll now be called a 97D
I would like too see the reviews he does. I am using the 97HD 18X20. It will be interesting to see if the " improved" version is really improved. So tired of the hype form all the racquet, string, and shoe manufacturers with their " improved' versions of their products when they are usually a big " nothing". When it is all tested out.
Tennis nerd review video is up and he thinks the HD version is the least improved of the new VCP lineup, seems to allude that it’s not an improvement at all actually.
Nope, HD ment High Density. That's why nothing changed spec wise - or maybe a slightly more open 18x20?The HD is now the D. H is heavy and D is dense. HD meant heavy and dense, but nothing changed spec-wise with D.
The specs are actually different, it’s a new mold: thicker, stiffer and with higher SW and redesigned throat/handle. And yes, 18x20 pattern looks more open on new D.Nope, HD ment High Density. That's why nothing changed spec wise - or maybe a slightly more open 18x20?
He's playing like 4.0 level, what are you expecting?! You gotta be a beast to properly swing 340+ SW frames...All this talk of Tennisnerd not liking the new D as much as the previous HD, he didn't really like the HD either. His review was pretty meh for that one.
I think an HD with slightly higher swing-weight sounds great.
For what it's worth...
Interesting. They all prefer this one to the regular 310, while tennisnerd didn't care for the D
Or... one was lucky with SW Quality control and another not so muchThat's why it's important to try the racquet for yourself. Nobody is right or wrong about any racquet, they are just telling you their opinion (which is 100% right for them). It may match your impressions and findings or it may differ. That still doesn't make the racquet good or bad... just right for you or wrong for you.
It's all personal.
Or... one was lucky with SW Quality control and another not so much
Or... one was lucky with SW Quality control and another not so much
Just watched that on the TV and noticed the “crossed” string on the outside of the bottoms of the frame….. so much for the Yonex stringing team hey…… lolFor what it's worth...
I got you of course you are right. Just pointing out that in this case we might be talking about liking specs and not the racquet. You might demo the racquet in a store, then purchase new one and end up disliking „the racquet” because of the specs you got.I think you missed what I was trying to say... but that's OK.
In summary... it doesn't matter what someone else thinks about a racquet (or anything else really), it matters what you (the person trying it) think.
I got you of course you are right. Just pointing out that in this case we might be talking about liking specs and not the racquet. You might demo the racquet in a store, then purchase new one and end up disliking „the racquet” because of the specs you got.
Tennisnerd didnt get the chance to really test the racquet.
I agree with what you said here Classic-TXP-IG MID about the 97HD. I just take my shots with the 97HD and let the racquet do the work. I find the racquets that do the best for me, playing in matches, are the ones that are like the 97HD. Hit the ball where you need it to go, not by having to use too much energy and effort to do so. I like a racquet that is demanding yet gives you the results you need. I think you get the results you need with the effort you put forth to hot the ball with when I use the 97HD.
I have some racquets that are fun to hit with , say family members or just hitting around with friends, yet in a match they are not that good. I have just a couple of those around the house. Less demanding and just fun to hit with. Ones that you can give out to people to go out and hit some with you at the local courts.
The 97HD has been a great find among all the racquets out there. I am sort of anxious to see the comments on the 97D but am not anxious to run out and buy one. I will perhaps demo one when I get a chance here in the winter months.