You mentioned others on tour are backing up more, moving more, and taking bigger cuts. It sort of implies they're worse for it, but ultimately that's the approach that's winning, is it not?
@TK-Tennis4 күн бұрын
I meant no implication that todays top players are worse off for taking bigger cuts and standing back further. Most of today's elite players have exceptional speed and agility and combined with poly strings this style is certainly a winning combination for many players. However, for those players without elite speed and agility (examples: Karue, Rublev, Mannarino) taking the ball early is a necessity to be competitive. In summary, each individual needs to leverage their skills and a complementary strategy to become the most successful version of themselves.
@bigdaddy8126 күн бұрын
One thing I noticed is that it seems way more easy to hit the sweet spot with it. It’s almost natural and the feedback from that is amazing.
@bigdaddy8127 күн бұрын
I just demoed this stick -- wow, I’m in love. First impressions are great - feel, power, fun factor are all amazing. A little trickier to hit spots on ground strokes but other than that great. I will play with it a few days and decide if. Need to add it to my bag.
@TK-Tennis7 күн бұрын
What are you using now?
@Andy-uk8qw8 күн бұрын
Gotta say, I may be one of the 1% of people this racket is for. On the smaller end of the spectrum, but a strong 4.0+. I've tried a few times to get along with a Gravity MP but always find it anemic and hollow. Hit with the XL today for a couple of hours and it feels like a cheat code. IMO it's nontrivially more solid than the MP, and the swingweight increase was not at all tough to manage. If you loosen up and let the racket do the work, you can hit a heavy, heavy ball with this frame.
@TK-Tennis8 күн бұрын
Nice, it sounds like my assessment was at least accurate in your case. It also sounds like the additional swing weight provided some heft and made the XL feel more solid than the regular length. Thanks for sharing your experience
@03cobra410 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. Good luck with your channel!!
@TK-Tennis10 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@macattack7813 күн бұрын
Love this project. Be good to know if you tried a range of tensions
@TK-Tennis12 күн бұрын
Thank you. No, but going forward my default string tension will be 48lbs. This should be the most happy medium for most players to get the most out of the reviews
@SuperBigben815 күн бұрын
It takes more than one session to get used to an extended racket and see the benefits. In my case it improved both my forehand and my backhand. I agree that it's not good at the net, and not necessary better on the serve. In my opinion it's not a good option only for small players, it depends more on your stroke style. Doesnt work for one haqnded back hand and people that put a lot of spin. But you can get a lot of easy power with an extended if you play with not much spin and short setup. My racket is even longer at 28' and i love it.
@K4R3N15 күн бұрын
He's also a decent spot server
@K4R3N15 күн бұрын
Fognini very smooth also
@TK-Tennis15 күн бұрын
Yes, another very good comparison!
@K4R3N15 күн бұрын
@@TK-Tennis I always wanted to emulate Fognini's "effortless" style. Clean hitter, doesn't waste a ton of energy. Efficient.
@TK-Tennis15 күн бұрын
@@K4R3N me too, hit great with less effort ;-)
@RamsBereit15 күн бұрын
Who is Karue Sell?
@TK-Tennis15 күн бұрын
Well known Tennis KZbinr working his way up the pro ATP tour rankings at the age of 30. kzbin.info/door/hv2KPUqL3Pq6R6rA6smWbw
@RamsBereit15 күн бұрын
@@TK-Tennis at the age of 30, good luck to him
@TK-Tennis15 күн бұрын
@@RamsBereit I doubt he has any illusions or unreasonable expectations. He's just seeing far he can go, that's alone is more than most are willing to attempt.
@mericusta198815 күн бұрын
I think his mental state is also an advantage. He can see the current state of the game as it is, and make adjustments accordingly. It is like he views the match from a third person perspective, hence detached from the emotions of playing the game.
@thomashofmeyer768916 күн бұрын
Mariano is french, not italian
@TK-Tennis16 күн бұрын
Yes, I knew this and the origin of his surname tricked my mind when recording it and missed it during the edit.
@ivanromero493614 күн бұрын
You also got his name wrong, it's "Mannarino"...
@TK-Tennis14 күн бұрын
@@ivanromero4936 Yep, total screw up during editing. I even looked it up on the ATP Tour website and somehow still made the error 🤦♂
@karthickraghuvaran358617 күн бұрын
Hand eye coordination is spot on! So well analysed..
@TK-Tennis17 күн бұрын
Appreciate the comment 👍
@sebastiandomagala923317 күн бұрын
Snapback is an own category for itself? Is snapback something to achieve for the player or just something to generate spin?
@TK-Tennis17 күн бұрын
Snapback and spin often go together since more aggressive snapback should impart more spin, but it's just one factor for spin potential. The strings texture is another factor. I made it its own category since many players like to know how well a string returns to it's default position. When strings do not return to their default state, it can and often does make the string less controlled and predictable.
@sebastiandomagala923317 күн бұрын
@@TK-Tennis So a string with good snapback scores in the snapback category and then again accumulates points for Spin and control. So double or even triple score for one single attribute. Am I right?
@TK-Tennis17 күн бұрын
@@sebastiandomagala9233 No, my scale lists the characteristics and attributes of a blend combination. The final letter grade is not an accumulation of scores and it's why i don't use a number system. The final letter grade is simply a subjective final output on how I rate the setup. It's wholly qualitative and not at all designed to be quantitative.
@eriklopez938617 күн бұрын
Cool!! I love karue
@glademaster18 күн бұрын
Very helpful, thank you
@jaykraft952318 күн бұрын
hysterical, loved it
@user-mq6ex2bq1m18 күн бұрын
I need to buy a heavier racket. I am male and 47 years old and 185 lbs. I just started playing tennis 2 years ago and have a pretty strong quick swing. I currently have a wilson blade 105 . At 9 ounces (very light) I am hitting inconsistanly and very frustrating. Then a friend actually let me try a 12.5 ounce Wilson high beam ceramic racket and I am in LOVE with it. Hitting shots inside the court perfectly and with TOPSPIN, amazing. I never heard of a ceramic racket but it felt great and produced. My guess is that because i have a fast swing, the heavier racket is slowing down my swing and giving extra forgiveness due to added weight.
@TK-Tennis18 күн бұрын
Those are opposite ends of the spectrum! I'd like to know how you fare with a 350gram racquet long term.
@zetristan452518 күн бұрын
His return of serve seems to make the biggest difference. Have to be able to chisel out breakpoints against some very dominating serves!
@zetristan452518 күн бұрын
His weakness: not a 🦒 Adrian Mannarino is French.
@TK-Tennis18 күн бұрын
Good call-out. Sloppy on my part. I knew this and the origin of his surname tricked my mind.
@zetristan452518 күн бұрын
It's a good Sell.
@llamawizard19 күн бұрын
What about super toro and wasabi-X????
@TK-Tennis19 күн бұрын
👍Super Toro/Wasabi X and Super Toro/Snapper are up next. I mentioned that at the end of the video
@llamawizard13 күн бұрын
@@TK-Tennis When?
@rafaeldea13 күн бұрын
@@TK-Tennislooking forward to that. Can you give us a spoiler if there is a A+ hybrid coming? Thanks
@Poke-America13 күн бұрын
@@llamawizard ETA this upcoming weekend, need more time to compare
@Poke-America13 күн бұрын
@@rafaeldea I only have one session with the Snapper and no time yet with Wasabi X, so I'm not comfortable with any spoiler insights. I expect to know where they will grade by this upcoming weekend. I also want to compare them to a full set of my baseline strings, such as Grapple Tour M8 and Kirschbaum Super Smash
@nigelhammond318319 күн бұрын
The neon pink Enzo Pro is livelier I believe (1.24mm) rather than the grey 1.25mm version. What tension are you stringing at?
@TK-Tennis19 күн бұрын
I suspect you are right. I prefer higher tension, usually at 58ish...but moving outdoors this was 55lbs.
@dre-p305820 күн бұрын
If shes a Karen what was serena lol
@dudaycasuyon20 күн бұрын
Very well explained brother!
@TK-Tennis20 күн бұрын
Thank you friend
@mteca509321 күн бұрын
Just get msv hex and hex soft in black n white colors.... same factory in Taiwan but half the price... the colors effect slickness ...get msv bussard also to test as cross and full bed
@TK-Tennis21 күн бұрын
I've had quite a few people suggest MSV. It's something I plan on doing. It's my understanding that the majority of strings are made in just a few factories around the world, however the formulas are unique to each brand...with the exception is that some brands are simply rebranding strings used by many companies.
@joaophilipecordeiro287019 күн бұрын
All rackets made in China, sure, they are all the same so……
@rawrss21 күн бұрын
Thanks TK. I like the rating system and look forward to more. Would/could you consider having one graphic up towards the end of these reviews to see how these 2 (B+, A-) stack up with all your other string review so far? It'll eventually turn into a mini tier-list!
@TK-Tennis21 күн бұрын
👍I've been thinking about creating a library of the results somewhere publicly accessible. A spreadsheet would be the most basic but boring option, but I'm still thinking what the best long term solution would be.
@alexsad100020 күн бұрын
Waiting for an A or A+! I bet Super Toro with WasX or Snapper will get there.
@rawrss20 күн бұрын
Oh wonderful idea, like a shared google Doc! ❤ @@TK-Tennis
@SA-bx9cp21 күн бұрын
Why you feel the need to produce a video such as this is beyond me, pathetic, must be better ways of spending time
@TheRomeogigli21 күн бұрын
where's the mocking
@ryansolomon417822 күн бұрын
Just tried M8 in my whiteout 18x20. It’s great! Had Wasabi and I like M8 better. I unfortunately was trying a different Multi in the cross that didn’t work out as well as I hoped. Back to Velocity MLT, Gosen AK CX Pro or Prince Lighting Pro. Any other suggestions? I found the multi I was using for Toalsen moves to o much. Strung at 47/49
@TK-Tennis22 күн бұрын
Good deal. What was the biggest difference for you between the Grapple Tour M8 and Wasabi? For Multi's, Velocity MLT is hard to beat IMO. I have blend review using two racquets coming out tomorrow, it will be Super Toro in the Mains and then Caviar and Enso Pro in the crosses. Surprisingly the best blend combination I've tried so far is Torline Super Toro or Wasabi in the mains and Kirschbaum Supersmash in the crosses. It has the best combination of responsiveness and plushness, but again my sample size is still quite small to date
@ryansolomon417822 күн бұрын
@@TK-Tennis I wish I could do full poly but I have tennis elbow from doing that and some late backhand slices. For my 18x20, the square Wasabi closes off the string bed more than the M8. I’m finding a better launch angle and actually more spin oddly enough.
@ryansolomon417822 күн бұрын
@@TK-Tennis I would like to try Toro Toro. Is it stiffer than M8? I love TW university for this info but unfortunately Toroline and Grapplesnake are not on there yet so it’s hard to know.
@ryansolomon417822 күн бұрын
I also like the thud response from M8
@TK-Tennis22 күн бұрын
@@ryansolomon4178 Haven't tried Toro Toro yet, so can't say. From everything I've seen from other reviewers Toro Toro has a crisp firm feel very much in-line with the Toroline brand. Grapplesnake Tour M8 seems to be a very are friendly poly. It certainly in my Top 5 Poly's and #1 in terms in plushness.
@jorgerivera307123 күн бұрын
I think toroline + Caviar will be better
@user-ib7hn3vh8x23 күн бұрын
Water bottle just skipped his hair what a drama 🎉
@mteca509324 күн бұрын
People need to get off their high horse
@TK-Tennis24 күн бұрын
KZbin audience: You may find the (How to customize in 3 steps) video relevant as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXubnXWYnqyZpNksi=2uWweRoKMbYPUP0S
@TK-Tennis24 күн бұрын
To my audience: I like to promote this video as much as possible as inspiration for all tennis players. The KZbin algorithm doesn't promote it extensively and so I feel it's nice to promote it myself with a pinned comment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH29Ymxvh5qGiqMsi=Wk9hql5YuutX2li6
@Shaunsweeney-Kubach718 сағат бұрын
I shared this video on my X account aka Twitter account my friend.
@TK-Tennis6 сағат бұрын
@@Shaunsweeney-Kubach71 Wonderful TY. It's the video I hope gets the most exposure.
@georgepalavi506024 күн бұрын
Thanks, very helpful, especially for helping beginners get started on a path to enjoy the best game in the world.
@TK-Tennis24 күн бұрын
Thank you, hope it helps. Maybe what i failed to convey is that the pursuit of Tennis extends far beyond the game, it's as much as living a healthy lifestyle physically and mentally. I always promote this video as the ned goal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH29Ymxvh5qGiqM
@anielloliguori631224 күн бұрын
TK as you have seen below, I customised a head speed mpl , I am thinking for my all-round game not sure it suits it! So I wanted to ask you, how doe the customised gravity MPL play? Have you tried the speed MPL with the same customisation? and if so how do they compare? I am thinking the Gravity will be slightly more controlled due to 16x20 and thinner beam. I play a flatter old school type game. So i am thinking Gravity might be better for my game after customising it the same as the speed.
@TK-Tennis24 күн бұрын
I played with the new Speed MPL a couple of months ago and I thought it played very well even in its default light form. The new Speed plays very similar to the Gravity, more than the prior version. The extra cross string makes no difference in my opinion, both the Speed and Gravity with 16 mains have the same control profiles. I do ever so slightly prefer the sweet spot and the thinner beam on the Gravity, but the thicker beam and stiffness on the Speed gives it a little more pop. The difference is really negligible, but you might be right in your thinking that the Gravity would suit your game a little better. With that said, I would suggest trying the Prestige MP-L as potentially a better option. It plays really nice as well and seems to be even a better potential option for a less spin traditional style of player.
@TK-Tennis25 күн бұрын
UPDATE: I mistakenly said the yellow crosses were Wasabi X when in fact it's Toroline Caviar.
@alexsad100025 күн бұрын
Wasabi X or Wasabi?! I didn’t know WasX is available in neon color now. I think you’ll like Toro with Wasabi (X) more, Enso Pro is a bit too muted and not the best in terms of durability.
@TK-Tennis25 күн бұрын
💯agree about Enso Pro. I went through a set of Super and Enso and the Enso broke earlier than expected and there is nothing exciting about it, it’s kind of flat
@TK-Tennis25 күн бұрын
I totally flubbed in the video. It is Caviar
@alexsad100024 күн бұрын
@@TK-Tennis Caviar is pretty good too!
@ryansolomon417825 күн бұрын
What overgrip is that with the perforations and ridges?
@TK-Tennis25 күн бұрын
Wilson Pro Perforated. They are slightly thinner than most overgrips, feel great but don’t last long
@ryansolomon417825 күн бұрын
@@TK-Tennis I am currently using Solinco Heaven over grips and quite like them so far.
@TK-Tennis25 күн бұрын
@@ryansolomon4178 nice! I have not tried those yet, may do so 👍
@fingersm25 күн бұрын
Toro obsession
@TK-Tennis25 күн бұрын
Just the latest phase ;-). Players seem interested in Toroline atm
@glossyp573525 күн бұрын
Qu'on l'expulse du tournoi cette pétasse !
@nigelhammond318325 күн бұрын
How long before it snapped? I’ve had Zero / Enzo in for a month and the enzo is close to snapping now. Been great value and excellent playability
@TK-Tennis25 күн бұрын
6-7 hours of play, which was about an hour longer than when i had Sync in the crosses, but an hour less than what I typically see with most of my Poly Blends.
@pvdmac26 күн бұрын
Fantastic Advice
@AngelaDumitrescu-dt3uw26 күн бұрын
Să vă fie rușine!!! Sunteți fani rafa?
@poplova26 күн бұрын
Funniest video of the year. Even though I’m disappointed that it was an accident. What a drama king to go down like he’s been shot though.
@rafaeldea27 күн бұрын
Hey TK, thanks for these tests! Qq: do you believe this blend would be better with super toro or toro toro in the mains?
@TK-Tennis27 күн бұрын
Can't say, havent tried Toro Toro yet. In advance of any video, I will say Super Toro and Wasabi X is likely the best blend I've tried. Using it now
@rafaeldea27 күн бұрын
@@TK-Tennis thanks! Looking forward to listen more and durability. I was about to buy enso pro with toro and super toro to test, but now I will give wasabi x a try for crosses
@TK-Tennis27 күн бұрын
@@rafaeldea 👎a little disappointed with Enso, expected a little more.
@thecat427227 күн бұрын
All these clowns rushing out to copy whatever is (currently) hyped on the TW forums just makes me laugh. You're all brainless sheep.
@FunctionalTennis27 күн бұрын
Thank you for so much for this video :)
@BKWhite0727 күн бұрын
those new insulated bottles are heavy / sturdy af. if you've ever heard one drop on the floor right in front of you then you know it sounds like a bowling ball dropped to the floor