Hi there, it's not the only 290 98, I play with the Dunlop cx200 ls. String pattern has been opened since last model, it looks like the string pattern of my beloved tecnifibre Rs300 (that you should try, it's clearly easier to swing, lower sw than the iga). With the dunlop, 100% confident for my shots but the feel is not that good (playing Ith msv hepta tIst red 1.25 20kg. In my bag I have the vcore pro 97 290 teal (the green one) which offers amazing feel, the tf40 290 (prefer the playability of the dunlop, spin, launch angle, slice due to open pattern but the feel is better on the tf40) and the percept 97 which is a very nice racquet(good pop, stable, easy on serve and volley) but a bit to firm for me. I used to like the previous vcore 98l but I cannot play with the new one, dislike it very much.
Try to bump up the swingweight to 335-340 and train with Zdenek for 2 weeks. Your muscles will adapt, and for match day, just lower the swingweight to 330.
It's not that easy to do. Yesterday I played 3hour singles matches, lost 6/7, 6/4, 6/7, was switching between the TFX1 300 and Iga Tempo 298 during the match, both with SW around 330-335. Once again what prove me not to play with such a high swingweight were situations where I had to overcome a high topspin shot and a kick-serve. The high SW helps when you do everything on time, but when you are little bit late...it's game over. The high SW doesn't help when hitting late and not finishing the swing properly. The balls fly too long. I need a racket which I can control also in these situations when I'm late. So I will have to go with another racket with SW around 315-325. I need a racket also for "my bad days" when I'm tired and not 100% ready.
Solinco do 290 98, Wilson do it blade 98, think Yonex and dunlop do it! That said I will be interested in this! Being 64 looking for something lighter with good control and power!
You are right. Dunlop CX200 LS, Solinco Whiteout 980 290g, Yonex Percept 97L, Ezone 98L (285g) is the lightest. So yeah, there is quite a choice to make. I totally forgot how many of these lighter 98's are out there.
@@CzechTennisGuy I am thinking this might be the best one since the foam should give it more stability than the others, Just looking for a lighter control racket for a senior which will help me to keep playing my all court game with out the extra mass! Looking for comfort power and control! This may be the one!
Btw. the Solinco rackets have also foam inside. They seemed to me like they copied the Tecnifibre a little bit with this tech. I laso like stiffer rackets for more free power and stability.
I am looking for discounts on old TF40 lineup. I really do not like this new look as I hate everything military related. I think it has no place on tennis courts or in any other sport.
It's a war on a tennis court. As I always say and that's my whole philosophy of sport in general. In sports, that's the only place, were you can really unleash your "inner soldier" inside you. Tennis is a war or battle within rules where people don't get hurt, but they lose and win. I don't really like military/camo clothes that some people wear casualy on the streets, but in this case on a court were you battle your opponent it makes more sense to me.
Design is awful. All white with green army camo, YIKES!! Tecnifibre makes really good frames but their grip shapes and non customiseable buttcaps are a dealbreaker for most. As long as they don't change these things they will stay a niche brand in tennis... ,)
@@CzechTennisGuy Rectangular shape works for classic technique with eastern grip and playstyle around slices and volleys... for baseline tennis with top spin these rectangular grips are not ideal IMO!!
@@CzechTennisGuy Good to know. I switched away from TF40, bc of three reasons. Stability not very good in stock, grip shape too rectangular and not a simple way to add weight into the buttcap for desired balance... also white paintjobs acquire noticeable more dirt and scratches...
I must say I dig the grip shape for my semi-western forehand and other types of stroke too. It has larger area of contact with palm which I find beneficial. I would compare it with Prestige grip shape but just very slightly bigger. I measured it and the difference is nearly negligible but Tecnifibre has sharper edges. That may be the difference we feel.
I use to Iga 298 with leather grip, is fantastic!!! 10 gr more in the handle is better than stock form.
I agree. But the SW is around 330 and that's just too much for 4 hours of matchplay a day. At least for me.
Hi there, it's not the only 290 98, I play with the Dunlop cx200 ls. String pattern has been opened since last model, it looks like the string pattern of my beloved tecnifibre Rs300 (that you should try, it's clearly easier to swing, lower sw than the iga).
With the dunlop, 100% confident for my shots but the feel is not that good (playing Ith msv hepta tIst red 1.25 20kg.
In my bag I have the vcore pro 97 290 teal (the green one) which offers amazing feel, the tf40 290 (prefer the playability of the dunlop, spin, launch angle, slice due to open pattern but the feel is better on the tf40) and the percept 97 which is a very nice racquet(good pop, stable, easy on serve and volley) but a bit to firm for me.
I used to like the previous vcore 98l but I cannot play with the new one, dislike it very much.
Camouflage pattern on the labeling . Decreasing tension of ghe strings help in feeling a racquet to be lighter .
looking forward to your review of this one!
Try to bump up the swingweight to 335-340 and train with Zdenek for 2 weeks. Your muscles will adapt, and for match day, just lower the swingweight to 330.
It's not that easy to do. Yesterday I played 3hour singles matches, lost 6/7, 6/4, 6/7, was switching between the TFX1 300 and Iga Tempo 298 during the match, both with SW around 330-335. Once again what prove me not to play with such a high swingweight were situations where I had to overcome a high topspin shot and a kick-serve. The high SW helps when you do everything on time, but when you are little bit late...it's game over. The high SW doesn't help when hitting late and not finishing the swing properly. The balls fly too long. I need a racket which I can control also in these situations when I'm late. So I will have to go with another racket with SW around 315-325. I need a racket also for "my bad days" when I'm tired and not 100% ready.
Will be available in Australia...
Is the stiffness higher which i hope so compared to 305 versions ?
According to fresh specs info on TW the RA is 67. Which is great. Not super stiff, but not soft. I like that.
Solinco do 290 98, Wilson do it blade 98, think Yonex and dunlop do it! That said I will be interested in this! Being 64 looking for something lighter with good control and power!
You are right. Dunlop CX200 LS, Solinco Whiteout 980 290g, Yonex Percept 97L, Ezone 98L (285g) is the lightest. So yeah, there is quite a choice to make. I totally forgot how many of these lighter 98's are out there.
@@CzechTennisGuy I am thinking this might be the best one since the foam should give it more stability than the others, Just looking for a lighter control racket for a senior which will help me to keep playing my all court game with out the extra mass! Looking for comfort power and control! This may be the one!
Btw. the Solinco rackets have also foam inside. They seemed to me like they copied the Tecnifibre a little bit with this tech. I laso like stiffer rackets for more free power and stability.
100% bigger more aerodynamic frames 100+ lower static weight more layers and stability but general lower static and swingweight is the key.
I am looking for discounts on old TF40 lineup. I really do not like this new look as I hate everything military related. I think it has no place on tennis courts or in any other sport.
It's a war on a tennis court. As I always say and that's my whole philosophy of sport in general. In sports, that's the only place, were you can really unleash your "inner soldier" inside you. Tennis is a war or battle within rules where people don't get hurt, but they lose and win. I don't really like military/camo clothes that some people wear casualy on the streets, but in this case on a court were you battle your opponent it makes more sense to me.
Design is awful. All white with green army camo, YIKES!! Tecnifibre makes really good frames but their grip shapes and non customiseable buttcaps are a dealbreaker for most. As long as they don't change these things they will stay a niche brand in tennis... ,)
I don't mind the grip shape, but the sealed buttcaps is something I don't understand.
@@CzechTennisGuy Rectangular shape works for classic technique with eastern grip and playstyle around slices and volleys... for baseline tennis with top spin these rectangular grips are not ideal IMO!!
I use two overgrips (0,4mm+0,6mm) with the base grip size nr.2 and it works for me.
@@CzechTennisGuy Good to know. I switched away from TF40, bc of three reasons. Stability not very good in stock, grip shape too rectangular and not a simple way to add weight into the buttcap for desired balance... also white paintjobs acquire noticeable more dirt and scratches...
I must say I dig the grip shape for my semi-western forehand and other types of stroke too. It has larger area of contact with palm which I find beneficial. I would compare it with Prestige grip shape but just very slightly bigger. I measured it and the difference is nearly negligible but Tecnifibre has sharper edges. That may be the difference we feel.