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@@TomSmith-il6pz I have the V3 16x19 review on my channel, the V4 will play the same, looks much nicer though

@@ACTennis 🙏 thanks, will watch now

Technically all their racquets have looked the same every generation lol

@@ACTennis actually I've meant specs. Old 305s were special because of what they offer to the players. High sw - nearly hh balance - consistent as a truck were signature for 305s but with this generation it seems a like random stiff 98 inch racket

@@mustafa_sakalli Apart from the stiffness, it actually plays very well for what it is, i'd use it if it didn't come with the grip shape and didn't hurt lol

+ the mass at the top is fine since Im coming from a vcore

The Blade is a better racquet for the majority of people, the GT98 is going to be not as forgiving as people think, and it will require very high racquet head speed consistently to maintain the best control Blade fits better with an eastern or light semi western grip, targets more flatter hitting, but you can add a bit more height to it just by coming underneath the ball, it just won't be as high spin potential as GT98

I would not intend to be the final decision maker because i've never seen you hit, so i mean, if you can demo them you should - i most likely have totally different preferences

I demoed it, wasn't too keen on the high swingweight and it has a much less speedy beam style than the T-Fight ISO 305 that came in a similar swingweight, so that was immediate put off - I preferred the Gen 3 alot more - was hoping they were gonna do a black colour way like the VS and Gen 1, and then refine the feel to make it better, but thought the feel was worse

They come half a size bigger, and it's masked more by the fact they use a thinner replacement stock grip, so if you were to put on any regular grip from another brand , it would feel a whole grip size bigger Personally i would go one size down and then use a thick leather or something

It doesn't really make much sense - they have not clarified it clearly But it definitely looks to have something to do with the headsize being 98, as they are also releasing lightweight ranges for 100 sqin that doesn't have the S I read somewhere it stood for "small" lol don''t know how true that is, but it's still a way for them to differentiate this new lineup since every generation had a moniker to it like you said - XTC, ISO, RS, Dynacore

New whiteout will play pretty much the same with a more softer and muted feel i imagine, don't know if i can get around to testing that unless they send me one, too many releases this period - i did review the whiteout 16x19 in Power 98s comparison

Totally different racquets for different players, i would suit the Tfight more

The Regna i reviewed came out in 2019, 2nd generation not 3rd, so i wouldn't count that firstly, also the overall ratings just fall as they may, doesn't mean it's the best 'performance' racquet, it is very unique though

@@chenli8423 Lol to be fair, Ezones are like 430 AUD now

The stiffness rating seems to be lower, but it is way more harsh on the arm

100D is easier to swing, has better stability, Gravity Tour will have alot more put away power but harder to move around if you arent used to it

@@brunis_m Havent tried the v2, v1 was fine for me with a good soft setup , but it was 16x19, could be different for 18x20 New V2 i hear is more muted and no feel, i assume to counter the complaints you said

@@frankfranky8624 Yep last one and this one have massive spin compared to Strike - Gen 3 strike could access some great spin but it doesn't swing so easily in the way you need to generate it, you need to be very strong But last ISO played way too heavy in comparison to Aero 98, so this one speed and manoevurability edges it must closer

@@ACTennis thx for the comment! looks like this one definitely worth a demo🎾

@@wscarthy Nah , Tecnifibres have always been expensive so im only looking to try the main one im interested in - but my buddy Dandan tennis on YT just posted a review on the 300 TF 98 and even he says it felt pretty stiff

@@Chigchigg Stability is lower , but the racquet is very fast, even if you bump up the SW at 12, it remains fast I dont have the briffidi TW adaptor, the old way of measuring is not supposed to be accurate, but how it plays feels like lower TW yep

@@ACTennis Damn then this very well would already be racquet of the year, especially if you get a even lighter than the current spec one for even more customization. Too bad Tecnifibre makes modification as hard as possible though despite themselves admitting its going to be more of a platform racquet. Last question really just have for you is how well does it modulate spin? I do feel like people concentrate on spin potential too much especially in reviews, where as spin access and modulation should be considered since youre not always going to be able to hit top spin rate on every shot.

If i continue to have concerns for comfort personally, i have to go with EZ98 - but playability wise TF is preettty nice

@@plebcake Radical Pro is more like a Prestige , but where the Pretige is flexy and lots of ball pocketing, Radical Pro is more crisp and direct , but both are low power control frames This one is more like an a Blade with big spin

Last one was very good , great time to get it with the price - French brands dont play with the price premiums lol

@@Bambotb Tfight by far is better in many categories, more specifically spin, but yes Blade is more stable But grip shape is bad for me, not a fan, could ruin your experience if your grip doesnt line up well - also comfort seems to be an issue with this one judging from my own experience and a few others ive spoke to

@@murilo3123 If it works for you already, of course no need to change 🙂 i like the feel of the ISO aswell

@@aqvarius27 Comfort is important and grip shape also - EZ98 beats that in both categories lol, if i had to play a match it might just be the EZ98

Ok, than finaly can i ask which racquet beats ezone 98 in your opinion? Which one is better in terms of serving, hitting from baseline and playing voleys if that is not case with tf 305?

yeah it is not out of the question, i have an ezone 100 that i use occasionally with a full bed of multi at 45 lbs but after a 10 year battle with golfers elbow i shy away from stiff racquets. My elbow is like a tuning fork and i can tell almost immediately if a racquet will cause problems since most demos are strung with poly. I have used a vcore 98 2023 with multi at 45lbs and have been fine for the past 6 months. Stiff racquets are tempting because of the increased accuracy but being healthy to play is paramount :). I like that the new ezone 98 has a low RA and i hope the trend with manufacturers keeps heading that way.

Very much want to like this racquet but as someone who gets some wrist soreness, I might have to heed the warning you heeded to us.

@@The4.0Guy Honestly would feel half decent with full multi, but i would destroy that in 10 minutes with how much spin and string movement that this is capable of - low tensions like , like 40 and lower on full poly reduced alot of any shock

@@davelee6002 Yeah look it's listed at 63 RA, not sure how accurate the reading is, but i've heard now from at least 3 other people say the Tfight is stiff feeling

@ACTennis how often do you restring your poly? I have heard even though it loses tension old poly is harder on the arm?

Never tried the Whiteout 18x20 in standard or XL, just the 16x19 But the whole video is a comparison of the ISO 305 and new T-Fight lol

@@ACTennisthanks for your reply... I know lol, I am interested to know because many testimonials I've read including reviews suggest the Whiteout 305 XTD 18X20 should be comparable and I do have the 2022 tfight 305 and currently wondering which of the other two I mentioned might I prefer more (I can't playtest either)

@@dbekia The balance would be wildy different i think for the ISO 2022 vs White out, White out is generally very fast, but using XTD version may or may not be a long term good thing , depends because you sound like you dont use XTD standard? so i probably wouldnt jump to it if you never played with one and you cant demo Whiteout 18x20 would be more safer option, just note that comfort is also a known issue with that, but the shape of the Whiteout is very fast - also Whiteout V2 about to come out is apparently worse feeling from what im told - more muted and less feel, probably to compensate for those comfort concerns

@ACTennis weird turn of luck... I got to hit with the 2022 Whiteout 305 XTD 18X20 last night 😂, a guy was using it at the court next to mine at my club and as soon as I noticed it I felt brave enough and asked him if i could try it out as it's such a rare stick. He had two in a matched pair and was gracious enough to let me play with his 2nd one for a good 2 hours. To cut a long story short you were right in your "guestimation" regarding the balance. The Whiteout is noticeably much more headlight. The odd thing is that they "perform" (not using the word "play" instead consciously) in an VERY similar way. - The Whiteout XTD 18X20 is satisfyingly stable in a confidence inducing manner both from the baseline whenever you need to absorb or redirect pace, and at the net. - Maneuverability is also EXTREMELY similar despite the fact the Whiteout is so much more headlight, I guess mainly due to the fact that the XTD is half an inch longer but quite a quicker frame through the air as soon as you get it moving. I must point out though that with the XTD I was able to utilise more wristy quick flicks on short balls performing effective approach shots and on chip-style returns during rallies in which I was caught late more effortlessly compared to the 2022 iso 305. Timing was never an issue either, I literally didn't feel jammed-up, not even once and not at the net either! Zero adjustment period for the half inch longer grip. - Access to top spin was equally VERY GOOD and truly surprising, doesn't feel like an 18x20 at all. - Driving the ball and directional accuracy was top notch as in my 2022 iso 305. - Slice was better on the XTD, slices were sitting much lower midflight and were skidding on my opponent's side, I could also catch a high bouncing ball on my single handed backhand much more effortlessly with the XTD and turn a defensive shot into a sneaky and unexpected attack. - Serves were better on the XTD. - The sensation the frame gave out and the provided "feel" on touch shots felt very similar to the 2022 iso 305. - Comfort and feel with and without dampener were both also almost indistinguishable (XTD strung at 48lbs with champagne 1.3 HEAD Lynx tour as the guy told me and my 2022 iso 305 with YTEX quadrotwist white 1.25 at 50lbs) - Power levels were also almost identical. I know these two frames read as they should play and perform VERY DIFFERENT in paper, but ODDLY they feel and perform very similar to eachother. If you can find the 2022 Whiteout 305 XTD 18x20 I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you try it THOROUGHLY, it's a hidden gem in my opinion. I'm NTRP +4.5, 183cm and 83kg, athletic and play with a single handed backhand 😉 The XTD had 3gr of leadtape at the 12 o clock position as the owner told me and nothing else other than an overgrip and a dampener. My 2022 iso 305 has 5gr of lead tape at the 7inch point under the grip, a kimony expert thin leather grip (I don't like technifibre's grip shape either lol) instead of the stock one on an otherwise size 3 grip, an overgrip and a dampener.

Will give it a shot when i have some time

@@anthonydabaco8407 You got your priorities straight 😆

I don't have a specific one for clay, i'd just use my Gravity Pro for matches - but maybe Aero 98 would be a good consideration

you prefer a 98 sq Racket instead of 100? Iam a 4,5 + player I play most from the baseline

@@lsfire3489 Wont be quite as fast on the vertical swing path, but still capable of swinging well through it

Lol all good, i'm aware of the extra poundage, for a good chunk of last year i dealt with some health issues non sport related and stopped playing as much and binged - now starting to lose it bit by bit Technique and footwork wise - i have the hand eye co-ordinarion but im a self improving player that has gotten alot better self teaching since COVID, and continue to get better, so lots of things i can work on and will be a long term game of continous improvement

Wouldnt say i had any arm issues with the RF01 Pro even with Alupower, but it's got 15g static weight added in comparison , so any extra weight will help reduce that shock Stringing low if it's still controllable for you can be super comfortable on this frame though, and with 18x19 pattern, you can get away a bit more with lower tensions

Very different racquets - Pro staff is a low powered pure control racquet for precision and consistency , Tfight is almost Blade like with power and control but with addition of big spin

@@dandan.tennis Can't have everything lol - 325 and 330 SW is good range, with added leather weigjt and all, it does calm it down a bit

I hope i am not influencing any of it directly lol

@@ACTennis you provide easily the best reviews. The potential concern i see on the 305s is its stiffness in combination of the grip shape. When not used to the grip shape i may hold it in a way that adds up to the fatigue/uncomfortableness of hitting. My experience using tf40 feels like the grip shape encourages me to use either a continental or full western grip, nothing in between.

@@chenwang6410 Absolutely correct - why i can adapt to almost any racquet is because i can change my grip between eastern, semi western and full western at will, and slightly to a lesser degree on my backhand - however even still, this shape forces me into a position i don't like, so it is a massive deal breaker for me

I had a professional customiser do it, so can't say much for you there, it's too difficult for me, unless you happen to be a whiz designer - I stated this below for someone who asked the same -> The foam handle is hacked off, there is lead weights underneath that need to be removed - silicone was put into replace the lead weights, and then a 3d printed handle was specially made for the hairpin shape

@@ACTennis Someone suggested I replace the stock grip with Head Hydrosord Comfort, wondering if that'll work, thank you anyway, great review!

I can't advise you for that lol - i'm not sure your level, what style you play, what you like and don't like about the 2022 Tfight, and what you are looking for in a change - it would be bad to tell you something blindly

@ACTennis thank for the response, but I find 2022 TFight less power, although good control with decent spin . But tough to maneuver. How you think now?

@ACTennis do you think TFight 2025 is easy to use now?

Appreciate it!

If you mean the Aux 1.0 Radical MP, definitely the Tfight - new one comes out soon in March, we'll see how that goes

I'm surprised with the RA readings on TW, not sure if they are already the proper measurements, but definitely doesn't feel like 63 RA

@@ACTennis yeah i wonder if it is something about the way that some racquets are made that is making RA a less reliable indicator of the playable stiffness? I read that a racquet with a flexible throat can give a low RA reading but if the hoop itself is stiff i may still play stiff? This is why your reviews are critical! As a guy with elbow problems i'd love it if you could indicate how given racquet plays with multi as that is my default to avoid issues now but i know there is cost and time involved.

If i cannot get the grip shape customised, i would go with the GT98 personally , Tfight is going to be very good for alot of people, otherwise yep i would choose it too

Appreciate it my man

I think probably the case for most people haha, but they are really starting to reel in some of the top pros, certainly getting more attention

More interesting racquets coming out this year, last year was a dud - but mostly stopped due to health issues that are now gone 🙂

@@ACTennis any plans on testing the new radicals? I have a pair of the auxetic 1.0 pros and they played fine but would have liked the pros to have a 310g unstrung weight or keep the 315g but move the balance point to 310mm unstrung

Grip shape is the same unfortunately - original ISO wasn't done by me , was done by a professional customiser - the foam handle is hacked off, there is lead weights underneath that need to be removed - silicone was put into replace the lead weights, and then a 3d printed handle was specially made for the hairpin shape

If you can find TPU protection tape for padel racquets, you can simply cut it into small strips and raise the top & bottom sides of the handle. Worked wonders for me.

@@EGchristian neat thanks!

@@ACTennis if you have the process repeated, I still think people would be interested in seeing photos of that process. I know the funky grip shape is a barrier to a lot of us : (

@@ACTennis who did that for you? I'm in Aus so the answer is relevant to me. TL in Melbourne?

T-fight is easier to play with overall than GT98, but I think i could play a little more aggressive with the GT98 at it's highest power outputs, very tough choice - Maybe Tfight without the grip shape, but that is certainly a factor - still GT98 or GPro if that's the case, dead serious lol

@@ACTennis 10 more days for GT98 to be finally on sale. Jesus Christ what a wait.

@@ACTennis great review as always! Thanks. On the GT98 vs Pro, any advantages for one of them to people with a OHB?

@@ACTennis wait, are you saying the new gpro might finally unseat your gen1 gpro as your match racquet??

@@davelee6002 Nah lol, i just mean what's worth a buy for people in January Not sure if i'll get it yet, most people will get it because of the spec and the paintjob - then they'll realize how much of a weapon it is with a good spec, but i've been using a good spec for yearssss

Definitely like X-one Biphase, but i think with the amount of spin this racquet gets, I would destroy it in 1 session, that would be very expensive 😆