Recently picked up one of these. It says on the frame: "Weight: 298 grams + - 7grams". That's quite a margin! Mine weighs in at 304 grams unstrung. Which makes me very happy. I really didn't want to get a 291 ! But maybe YOU would like yours a bit on the lighter side. So be aware of this weight margin.
@@aliridwan10 I'd certainly say so. There's a very pleasing balance of power and control (with plenty of both), and the sweetspot is generous enough imo. If you're considering this stick watch Tennis Nerd's review as well. Keep in mind the racket has been renamed to Tempo 298 Iga. According to Tennis Nerd only the name and paintjob have changed but it is the same racquet, (I haven't tested out the Tempo myself). Cheers.
What about a clash(soft) in a custom glossy cosmetic from wilson website? that will be very interesting to test your theory about shiny paint on pro grade racquets.
I play with a customised pure drive and my hitting partner last time I hit plays with a customised pure aero. We both tried this racket customised to my own specs, and I couldn't go back to my pure drive. And now the hitting partner is thinking about getting one himself. Only hit with it one session, but what a play test it was. I couldnt fault it in any area.
How does this compare with the 300RS play wise? I know the straight beam and the slight 2g diff but otherwise specs out pretty similarly. I recall your team described the 300RS as feeling like a pure drive.
I was wondering the same thing. T-Rebound 298 Iga has a 71 strung RA, T-Fight 300 RS: 66. Other specs pretty much the exact same. 2 grams weight diff? That is way within normal production margin. I think this racquet is a brainchild of the marketing dept. (or should I say paintjob instead of racquet?....)
@@WaltKurtz68 pretty different sticks - Iga is more crisp and TFight 300 is more muted and a bit more flexible, but Iga has a bit more pop. Just depends on your preference.
Tennis nerd said similar power to pure drive vs but with a more controlled launch or something like that. So I would assume more pop than a pure strike 98 but overall probably in same demo bucket.
The few pro stocks i've tried are all very soft. This racquet has a very high stiffness rating. Are you saying it felt soft like a pro stock or had the control of a pro stock?
@JR88 I can wonder the same thing about you. The main difference in a pro stock racket is not foam it is the swing weight, due to most pro stock rackets has a different molding.
I WAS going to come by the store and pick up a bag full of these babies, but your 'It's a girl's racquet' killed that! 😉 Btw did you ever find out if it was indeed a regular retail racquet or an actual pro stock they sent to you instead of Iga?
There's no such thing as a girl's racket. Really, all there is between this and it's competitors (like the pure drive Vs) is literally just 2 or so grams in weight. The swing weight is very similar. When you take into account quality control issues with all those brands it basically means they're the same spec, bar differences in beam etc. This racket has a similar performance to the Pure Aero VS and the Pure Drive VS, but with its own twist on the formula. It's a great platform for customisation as well. The pro stock feel is likely down to it being foam filled. I don't know many frames that are foam filled. They wouldn't receive a pro stock over a retail seeing as they don't come from the same place.
@@sjjapp Talking about quality control - the Iga I am demo-ing now is 11.6 oz with an overgrip and a small dampener - 17g strings. That is pretty much out of spec for most women who aren't really advanced players, no?
@@sjjapp Mine was 304/305 as well. The weight is not a problem for me, but I could have received a 291, that would have pissed me off. This kind of a spec margin is ridiculous, of course.
I'd ignore the stiffness and just note that it's not a soft racket. So if you have a sensitive arm stay clear. I say ignore the stiffness rating because actually hitting with it I'd say the racket does not feel overly stiff. It actually feels very velvety so long as you're hitting the sweetspot or aroundabouts. The only times I'm really aware of the fact that it's a stiff racket is when I shank the ball. It's definitely not a slicing butter racket though in any situation. It's crisp. Crisp is the word I'd use actually, but with a nice sensation to it when you strike the ball, which is why I used the word velvety.
How does this compare to Iga's French Open winning Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290)?
Hello, do you think this racket has more control and is easier to swing than the ezone 98 2022?
Loved the new playing angles!
Recently picked up one of these. It says on the frame: "Weight: 298 grams + - 7grams". That's quite a margin! Mine weighs in at 304 grams unstrung. Which makes me very happy. I really didn't want to get a 291 ! But maybe YOU would like yours a bit on the lighter side. So be aware of this weight margin.
Is this good for beginner do u think?
@@aliridwan10 I'd certainly say so. There's a very pleasing balance of power and control (with plenty of both), and the sweetspot is generous enough imo. If you're considering this stick watch Tennis Nerd's review as well. Keep in mind the racket has been renamed to Tempo 298 Iga. According to Tennis Nerd only the name and paintjob have changed but it is the same racquet, (I haven't tested out the Tempo myself). Cheers.
@@aliridwan10 Oh btw I have mine strung with multifilament. Mainly because of the high frame stifness rating. The racquet plays very comfortable.
What about a clash(soft) in a custom glossy cosmetic from wilson website? that will be very interesting to test your theory about shiny paint on pro grade racquets.
My coach lent me his technifibre last week and I can't go back to my old aero. Definitely did not expect such a big difference.
I play with a customised pure drive and my hitting partner last time I hit plays with a customised pure aero.
We both tried this racket customised to my own specs, and I couldn't go back to my pure drive. And now the hitting partner is thinking about getting one himself.
Only hit with it one session, but what a play test it was. I couldnt fault it in any area.
What happened to the usual 'check the specs' with swingweight, balance, etc? Especially if you think it is not the 298g it says it is ...
I think he might have gotten some heat from his suppliers on that. It can't have been good seeing how far off their QC is.
Or they were too excited to hit with it.. 😂😂😂
How does this compare with the 300RS play wise? I know the straight beam and the slight 2g diff but otherwise specs out pretty similarly.
I recall your team described the 300RS as feeling like a pure drive.
I was wondering the same thing. T-Rebound 298 Iga has a 71 strung RA, T-Fight 300 RS: 66. Other specs pretty much the exact same. 2 grams weight diff? That is way within normal production margin. I think this racquet is a brainchild of the marketing dept. (or should I say paintjob instead of racquet?....)
@@WaltKurtz68 pretty different sticks - Iga is more crisp and TFight 300 is more muted and a bit more flexible, but Iga has a bit more pop. Just depends on your preference.
I like Tecnifibre's rackets but they are too stiff and hurt my elbow
So why do you like then?
This one def would with those specs.
@@dickybirdcch because they give tons of control. I've used them for almost 1 year, now I've migrated to Prokennex due to tennis elbow
So like Babolats? The French sure do love stiff sticks 😂
@@taytay8732 spot on
Can you test out tier one black knight and firewire strings? Love the firewire and they are an inexpensive direct to consumer brand
Hy tennis spin i'm from asia, Indonesia, how to buy tecnifibre iga swiatek in your tennis shop?
Nice video this racket seems so cool
Coral blue strings would also look guud! Also, I only use 17 ga for feel and precision.
What is it similar to? How is it comparing with 3rd gen 16x19 pure strike?
Tennis nerd said similar power to pure drive vs but with a more controlled launch or something like that. So I would assume more pop than a pure strike 98 but overall probably in same demo bucket.
Camera angles were real nice maybe more angles of you and gu hitting would be great
The few pro stocks i've tried are all very soft. This racquet has a very high stiffness rating. Are you saying it felt soft like a pro stock or had the control of a pro stock?
It's probably the foam filling giving it a pro stock feel. That's my guess.
Essa raquete e show !!!
Hasta la vista!! Saludos desde Barcelona.
Guys.. We always know you to be honest.
Could couch Rob say why he wouldn't use this racquet?
I think he is on the Wilson advisory board re: new racquets.
He can only play with Wilson
Coach Rob today without sunglasses looks 20-year-old younger lol
Yeah... it's a great racquet....
That's right. It is a very worrisome racket.
What do you mean by pro stock?
White grips get dirty fast...so why use it???
Please get coach rob to review H22s blade pro.
I demod it a couple of weeks ago - very nice - first TF racquet I tried.
It has a pretty good reputation. I am very interested in recent TF rackets.
Chris definitely plays with it may switch to this one. LOL.
Encounter with a wonderful racket makes tennis more enjoyable. That's fun, isn't it?
Iga hasn't won a final since she switched from the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290).
Hahaha
@@maciekmaciek3340 I meant Grand Slam Final. lol.
@@maciekmaciek3340 how many would she have won already if she stayed with the Prince?
🤣
Also, for most of her career she has used Tecnifibre - even as a junior.
what do they mean by pro stock?
Wilson Pro Stock racquet line
@JR88 But it came unstrung and with the placard on it. So that makes no sense.
@JR88 Don't you mean silicone in the handle not foam because the majority of 10+ ounce rackets have foam in the handle and they are not pro stock
@JR88 But foam is not a way to tell if a racket is pro stock because all of my rackets have foam but they are not pro stock
@JR88 I can wonder the same thing about you. The main difference in a pro stock racket is not foam it is the swing weight, due to most pro stock rackets has a different molding.
Pro stock would be marked with little extras. If you don't see that on it, forget it.
I WAS going to come by the store and pick up a bag full of these babies, but your 'It's a girl's racquet' killed that!
😉 Btw did you ever find out if it was indeed a regular retail racquet or an actual pro stock they sent to you instead of Iga?
There's no such thing as a girl's racket. Really, all there is between this and it's competitors (like the pure drive Vs) is literally just 2 or so grams in weight. The swing weight is very similar. When you take into account quality control issues with all those brands it basically means they're the same spec, bar differences in beam etc.
This racket has a similar performance to the Pure Aero VS and the Pure Drive VS, but with its own twist on the formula. It's a great platform for customisation as well.
The pro stock feel is likely down to it being foam filled. I don't know many frames that are foam filled. They wouldn't receive a pro stock over a retail seeing as they don't come from the same place.
@@sjjapp Talking about quality control - the Iga I am demo-ing now is 11.6 oz with an overgrip and a small dampener - 17g strings. That is pretty much out of spec for most women who aren't really advanced players, no?
@@steveg.7490 Probably 305g unstrung or so then.
Out of range of most non advanced players? Probably.
@@sjjapp Mine was 304/305 as well. The weight is not a problem for me, but I could have received a 291, that would have pissed me off. This kind of a spec margin is ridiculous, of course.
find out if it is pro stock and let us know
It feels like a pro stock because its foam filled.
Some body knows the real stiffness of that racquet?
Acording to web pages in TW is 71 but in the TE is 65
Realistically it's more like a 70TW and just above 66 TE. Hope that helps
I'd ignore the stiffness and just note that it's not a soft racket. So if you have a sensitive arm stay clear.
I say ignore the stiffness rating because actually hitting with it I'd say the racket does not feel overly stiff. It actually feels very velvety so long as you're hitting the sweetspot or aroundabouts. The only times I'm really aware of the fact that it's a stiff racket is when I shank the ball. It's definitely not a slicing butter racket though in any situation. It's crisp. Crisp is the word I'd use actually, but with a nice sensation to it when you strike the ball, which is why I used the word velvety.
the prince that she used was best that this copy
Sounds like it’s worth a demo
You can only win on clay with it😂😂😂
this comment did not age well. :)