Indeed, reviews by board members or official TW ones are subjective at the end of the day. What works for one doesn't for someone else. I can relate to what you say re the RDX though. If the timing is a little off then the resultant ball is easy pickings for a decent opponent. The fact that the PC+ is little used appeals to me in a peverse way. I often find that the neglected sticks in a company's range turn out to be the hidden gems. The TW team seemed to love it although none of them switched to it???
Yonex VCore Tour G
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Indeed, reviews by board members or official TW ones are subjective at the end of the day. What works for one doesn't for someone else. I can relate to what you say re the RDX though. If the timing is a little off then the resultant ball is easy pickings for a decent opponent. The fact that the PC+ is little used appeals to me in a peverse way. I often find that the neglected sticks in a company's range turn out to be the hidden gems. The TW team seemed to love it although none of them switched to it???
mawashi
Hall of Fame
I wouldn't call it perverse as there have been more then a few hidden gems that have been overlooked by TW and the general populace.
I generally take the reviews with a grain of salt. For example spin generally will come at the expense of control yet the RF97 has more spin and control then a PD?? Really more spin than a PD AND better control than a 61 95 18x20 a prest mp or wait the PS90...?
Even the great Fed's on court performance would hardly give credence that the RF97 has better control then a PS90.
I suspect more then a few sticks have been given lower then expected scores due to lack of hype or have a low following etc, etc, etc. Yonies haven't been kindly treated well either as they do play and feel different however, more then a few players have used them with a lot of success.
Either way, I would put these sticks at the very top of my list to just grab and play albeit with leather n just a tad of lead.
In no particular order.
Yonex VCTG 310
Yonex VCT 310
2012 Pure Drive / PD Roddick
PK 7G
Head PT630
Head Pres Micro Gel MP
Vantage 95 16x19
Wilson NCode 90
Wilson NCode 95 18x20
Wilson Pro Staff 90
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mawashi
Hall of Fame
Yes I did briefly in both versions. In fact it was the reason why I was even willing to demo the VCTG n VCTHG.
The VCT 310 is slightly stiffer, more powerful, maneuverable but is harsher, has less feel and a tad less stable.
It's a very decent stick and might be better as a match stick than the VCTG due to the increased power.
Since, I don't play for a living and need all the comfort I can get, I'll still choose the VCTG lol.
Vegetable Lasagne
Rookie
There's no end in sight for my love affair with the Tour G!
It's blossomed into a full blown relationship.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_HhVh9hm5Q&list=UU2oXWh9EpNmDjwzCnxKk_Jg
Very special frame this one.
It's blossomed into a full blown relationship.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_HhVh9hm5Q&list=UU2oXWh9EpNmDjwzCnxKk_Jg
Very special frame this one.
tistrapukcipeht
Professional
I am going to get the Tour 97 red to decide which one I like better, but Tour G is very and I have played with it now for around 6 months.
Vegetable, I am glad you are still enjoying it. I keep meaning to try it but am stil in love with my VCT310g. Although the wieght keeps creeping up. 349g at the moment. I just keep getting better with coaching, which makes me feel more connected to the racquet. Probably irrational.
Vegetable Lasagne
Rookie
I came from the regular Vcore Tour 97 and I vastly prefer the Tour G.
But Mawashi is correct, the regular Vcore Tour 97 has more readily accessible power and is an easier frame to use.
Vegetable Lasagne
Rookie
You may as well jump on board since you are above the stock weight of the Tour G anyway.
MayDay
Semi-Pro
Still playing with both tour 97 330 and tour g 97 330. More with G these days, but have both of them in my bag. Got a few backups from TT members still unstrung (thx guys!).
I'm finding that I like multi or softer strings on the original Tour 97 330 - currently settled on full bed of PPA. Full bed poly felt pretty good but made my wrist a little sore after each session. Full bed of OGSM 17 was average/meh.
On the Tour G 330, it seem I can go with harsher poly on it - currently trying babolat hurrican 16 main and some unknown yonex multi 16 cross. Full bed of tour bite 17 was pretty nice and didn't cause any arm issues or sore wrist either.
They do feel different, and I'm still unsure which one I like better. Leaning toward the G just because it has a better feeling sweet spot.
Racquet weight hasn't been an issue at all. For both rackets, it seems the little extra weight when strung with 16 gauge poly (vs thinner or lighter strings) gives the best swing feel for me. I was too lazy to add lead tape, so might give that a try once I settle on string.
I'm finding that I like multi or softer strings on the original Tour 97 330 - currently settled on full bed of PPA. Full bed poly felt pretty good but made my wrist a little sore after each session. Full bed of OGSM 17 was average/meh.
On the Tour G 330, it seem I can go with harsher poly on it - currently trying babolat hurrican 16 main and some unknown yonex multi 16 cross. Full bed of tour bite 17 was pretty nice and didn't cause any arm issues or sore wrist either.
They do feel different, and I'm still unsure which one I like better. Leaning toward the G just because it has a better feeling sweet spot.
Racquet weight hasn't been an issue at all. For both rackets, it seems the little extra weight when strung with 16 gauge poly (vs thinner or lighter strings) gives the best swing feel for me. I was too lazy to add lead tape, so might give that a try once I settle on string.
MayDay
Semi-Pro
vcore tour G 310
I've been hitting with this stick for a week now and i'm loving every minute of it. Took off yonex grip and put babolat skin feel, overgrip(tier one sports)and babolat dampner..weighs 343 grams. I have been using Tfight 315 modded with 5 gram lead on top of racquet and which weighs 343 grams also. I love my Tfight which is super soft and has tons of control. Just lacks some put away power.
The yonex does everything the Tfight does just a little better...Easier power, great feel, better volleys and serves. I also modded the butt cap on both racquets with colored electrical tape from ace hardware to give more flare. Have a Gasquet type look to them on butt cap...
hitting all week with college hitters and will see how it handles heavier pace
I've been hitting with this stick for a week now and i'm loving every minute of it. Took off yonex grip and put babolat skin feel, overgrip(tier one sports)and babolat dampner..weighs 343 grams. I have been using Tfight 315 modded with 5 gram lead on top of racquet and which weighs 343 grams also. I love my Tfight which is super soft and has tons of control. Just lacks some put away power.
The yonex does everything the Tfight does just a little better...Easier power, great feel, better volleys and serves. I also modded the butt cap on both racquets with colored electrical tape from ace hardware to give more flare. Have a Gasquet type look to them on butt cap...
hitting all week with college hitters and will see how it handles heavier pace
I lost 4 and 4 to a 5.0 yesterday. I think I could have won, but I was hungover
The 330 is a fantastic racquet still for me. It is potentially a little out of my ideal spec zone, which I am pretty sure is 340 grams, SW of 328, balance of 6 pts. Thats real specific though. So this one is 10 grams heavier and a little more SW so I can deal with it, and I really enjoy the benefits of the extra weight.
I look forward to getting a 310 at some point and setting it to those specs to see if my theory is true. But really, the 330 has been quite nice for me and I have not had many issues even in the dead of summer here.
Guess it has been around 4 months or so, and I am really really happy that I switched to this racquet. Hope everyone is enjoying their Yonex of choice.
BTW, the sales for this racquet are very good in my area. Sold out 310s constantly in most stores, so somebody is buying these sticks.
muttu34
Rookie
Got the 310 version. With a Babolat woofer grip, and Yonex super grap on top.
Lead tape of 1g at 3+9.
Vs team mains and sonic pro crosses.
Weighs approx 345.
Certain days it plays good and others I find it very unstable so I switch to my other stick volkl organix 10 325g.
In a constant dilemma which one to keep and which to swap with because I need / identical rackets.
My heart loves the Yonex though. Something about it that I can't explain + paint job is beautiful
Lead tape of 1g at 3+9.
Vs team mains and sonic pro crosses.
Weighs approx 345.
Certain days it plays good and others I find it very unstable so I switch to my other stick volkl organix 10 325g.
In a constant dilemma which one to keep and which to swap with because I need / identical rackets.
My heart loves the Yonex though. Something about it that I can't explain + paint job is beautiful
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heninfan99
Talk Tennis Guru
The 310 G is the best light racquet I've hit with. It actually has stability on impact. I truly believe the 3D Vector tubing in the throat helps.
Finding the right grip size is a bit tricky as replacing the original grip will change the balance but the orig. grip is so thin it is a little shocking to the wrist when swinging late.
Finding the right grip size is a bit tricky as replacing the original grip will change the balance but the orig. grip is so thin it is a little shocking to the wrist when swinging late.
dimkin
Hall of Fame
I love the frame (and own 2), but still haven't found the perfect String/Tension/Grip ...
Tried
Gamma @ 57,
Bab HurrPro @ 57,
Bab VS @ 57/59
Ordered Tourna Quasi Gut and YTex Quadro Twist 16
Need to experiment with tension.
Will try that.
What setup do you use?
Did you change the grip to leather (many ppl do that)?
If you did, did it make a difference?
heninfan99
Talk Tennis Guru
RPM blast at #59. It's working for me, I feel that with the higher tension the ball doesn't fly as much which it does from time to time.
TW should of had a tester that prefers a traditional player's frame on the play test because I have a different perspective coming from a 6.1 95 than the reviewers. I find it very easy to swing yet has good stability but the ball can fly on me, perhaps it has a higher trajectory or something.
No I didn't change the grip to leather because the balance is perfect & I don't want to mess with it too much. Amazing stick.
TW should of had a tester that prefers a traditional player's frame on the play test because I have a different perspective coming from a 6.1 95 than the reviewers. I find it very easy to swing yet has good stability but the ball can fly on me, perhaps it has a higher trajectory or something.
No I didn't change the grip to leather because the balance is perfect & I don't want to mess with it too much. Amazing stick.
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PS BLX 90 user and really like the Tour G 310g. I recently fell in love with the AI98 and tried the PS 97, but too much power when I take a full swing. The Tour G 310 may be the best light racquet I've hit with so far. Perfect amount of additional power over the 90 Tour with the maneuverability of a lighter racquet. Takes a bit to get used to the feel and def needs a dampener.
blackpearl2007
Semi-Pro
So this racquet was extremely popular on the chat board...I have a demo of the Tour G 330 coming and am curious as to why those that used this racquet switched? Don't really hear about it anymore...
I switched because I played much better with the AI98 and other rackets. The racket is a great racket, but it's hard to generate RHS with the Tour G 330
MAZ1
Rookie
What tensions strings are people using? This frame seems pretty finicky to string type and tension.
Any poly over 55 feels hard as a brick to me with the Tour G.
Currently using Tour Bite 17 @ 54 and I think that I will reduce the tension another step.
RPM Blast @ 55 felt pretty good for about 2 wks until it lost tension.
Any poly over 55 feels hard as a brick to me with the Tour G.
Currently using Tour Bite 17 @ 54 and I think that I will reduce the tension another step.
RPM Blast @ 55 felt pretty good for about 2 wks until it lost tension.
achapa8807
Semi-Pro
I was using Alu Power at 55 but may try 51 or 50 in a more lively poly.
Also going to put a stock grip back on since the leather has added some heft.
Also going to put a stock grip back on since the leather has added some heft.
achapa8807
Semi-Pro
How is Cyclone? I've heard good things about it, I am currently using Yonex PTP 16L in my Ai 98 and might test it in the Tour G 330 at a lower tension.
muttu34
Rookie
As close to RPM as it can get with a better tension maintenance and an affordable price. Also, suits this racket pretty well especially if you don't have any arm issues.
I've got the orange color and it looks pretty nice!
If you find it too harsh, then I recommend the Volkl psycho which is a hybrid between the cyclone and a softer string.
I've got the orange color and it looks pretty nice!
If you find it too harsh, then I recommend the Volkl psycho which is a hybrid between the cyclone and a softer string.
Long time Pro Tour 630 user here. I've switched to the Tour G 310 for about couple of months now. Awesome stick! In comparison to the Pro Tour 630, the Tour G 310 is: more powerful, same level of control, much easier to swing (I added leather grip. One stick has no lead tape while the other has total of 2g at 2 and 10), and the feel is buttery yet crisp (I don't use vibration dampener). Basically, almost everything is similar to the PT630 except that the Tour G 310 is much easier to swing. Strings use: Gut/Poly (54/50lb), Full Poly (48lb)
you didn't try the 330? yea love the feel
No I did not bother. My friend was already hitting with the 310 and I borrowed and liked it. Plus, with the 330 if I add leather (~19g), overgrip (~5g), and string (~17g), it would be in the 370g range. That's a lot of racket and no room to add lead tape. The PT630's I was playing with were in the 350g range and the 310 is just about similar with the add-on.
Been toying with a 330g for a few weeks. Nice feeling frame, when you hit it in the sweetspot that is.
I found it very flexy when compared to how you guys have been describing it. Had the same feeling when playing my Ai98 also. Very odd I thought.
Well, it just occurred to me recently that this was due to the fact that I tend to hit the ball high on the stringbed.
For this reason, they both feel very odd and lose too much power higher up on the stringbed to work for me.
The Ai100 has been working good for me due to its higher stiffness. Good thing it's still very comfortable with decent power near the tip. I much prefer a thinner frame but the Tour G isn't it.
Will have to give the Tour F a try.
I found it very flexy when compared to how you guys have been describing it. Had the same feeling when playing my Ai98 also. Very odd I thought.
Well, it just occurred to me recently that this was due to the fact that I tend to hit the ball high on the stringbed.
For this reason, they both feel very odd and lose too much power higher up on the stringbed to work for me.
The Ai100 has been working good for me due to its higher stiffness. Good thing it's still very comfortable with decent power near the tip. I much prefer a thinner frame but the Tour G isn't it.
Will have to give the Tour F a try.
the demo i got was 351 with poly. i can't imagine leather and og to take it to 370.
achapa8807
Semi-Pro
Still giving these sticks a shot..
I added an Ai98 to my little Yonex stable but keep coming back to the Tour G 330. I definitely got tired from swinging these when I was coming back from 5 years off but I figured it was common as I am much more comfortable now with these. I think I'm going to stick with these and just use my Ai98 for feeding during drills.
I have a match on Friday so I will see how it goes. I did play a set a few days ago along with tiebreaks (3) and felt much better than when I first started.
I have Always played heavier (12+ oz) frames likw the nCode 90, Fxp Mid, POG and leaded up MFIL 200's back in my time as a junior.
With this frame, I feel right at home and I can play full poly with no problem. I love the thin beam that provides plenty of feel and the weight aids the plow through and stability. I LOVE hitting serves and volleys with this stick - so solid!
I added an Ai98 to my little Yonex stable but keep coming back to the Tour G 330. I definitely got tired from swinging these when I was coming back from 5 years off but I figured it was common as I am much more comfortable now with these. I think I'm going to stick with these and just use my Ai98 for feeding during drills.
I have a match on Friday so I will see how it goes. I did play a set a few days ago along with tiebreaks (3) and felt much better than when I first started.
I have Always played heavier (12+ oz) frames likw the nCode 90, Fxp Mid, POG and leaded up MFIL 200's back in my time as a junior.
With this frame, I feel right at home and I can play full poly with no problem. I love the thin beam that provides plenty of feel and the weight aids the plow through and stability. I LOVE hitting serves and volleys with this stick - so solid!
Uncoil
Semi-Pro
Volkl Cyclone 17 at 40/38 lbs.
Moonballballer
Semi-Pro
Was that with og or without?
Call me crazy but I loved the yonex poly tour pro more than the cyclones in my sticks currently. They look hot too with the neon yellow
My G330 is 343gm with Ashaway kevlar 18 / Wilson syngut 17. 32cm balance or SW of 7.
On a whim, I thought I'd give it one final try with this string setup to reduce its SW. I ended up loving it as it suits this frame quite well, enough to keep this beauty now.
The SW is about exact to my liking now. The stiff kevlar compliments this soft frame well giving it a very nice sound and feel while remaining comfortable.
On a whim, I thought I'd give it one final try with this string setup to reduce its SW. I ended up loving it as it suits this frame quite well, enough to keep this beauty now.
The SW is about exact to my liking now. The stiff kevlar compliments this soft frame well giving it a very nice sound and feel while remaining comfortable.
so SW of 343? or is that static? Got a little confused with the "SW of 7"
My bad.
Strung weight is 343gm
Balance is 32cm (7 pts HL)
I don't know the actual swingweight.
Strung weight is 343gm
Balance is 32cm (7 pts HL)
I don't know the actual swingweight.
That is still much lighter than the demo and my current stick. However, I suspect it is because you are using half syngut but kevlar is pretty heavy too. Full poly is about 350g so maybe your syngut makes up the 7-8g difference.
MAZ1
Rookie
True, you have to replace that stock grip. The Yonex stock grips are as good as using masking tape.
Leather + Super grap = boyah (the added weight on the handle is nice)
The only thing stopping me from PTP is that iridescent yellow, too much bling for me.Call me crazy but I loved the yonex poly tour pro more than the cyclones in my sticks currently. They look hot too with the neon yellow
I think it comes in black on reels only though.
My latest attempt to soften up the Tour G is Tour Bite 17 @ 50/48, but I might have to give that yellow PTP a try.
I use to use Tour Bite 18 @ 40lbs on my old sticks and they feel great. I guess you can either go thinner or looser.
My frame alone came in at 331gm. So the Kevlar/Syngut string weighs in at about 12-13gm.
Ashaway 18ga Kevlar is pretty light actually, about 6gm only just for the mains. That's about 2-3gm lighter than a typical poly. The syngut crosses is about 1gm lighter than poly.
Ashaway 18ga Kevlar is pretty light actually, about 6gm only just for the mains. That's about 2-3gm lighter than a typical poly. The syngut crosses is about 1gm lighter than poly.
interesting, yea i tried looking it up and seemed like the general consensus was kevlar is heaviest string so that's good to know. I guess that's where the weight difference was, the strings. Cool, but seems like no one measures their racquet SW.
