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@EdmonBegoli 25 минут бұрын
Your reviews are unbelievably good, detailed, thorough. This is like Consumer Reports or Project Farm for tennis racquets.
@TennCom 32 минут бұрын
100% totally fills a gap that I didn’t even know existed. This will be a tough stick to beat for 2024.
@mmmcookies879 43 минут бұрын
that intro takes going to the tennis "club" to a whole new level
@niclasbrandenburg4752 Сағат бұрын
Interesting that the reviews on the RF01 Pro are so day and night with different people testing it :) Some say it’s bad and just for low level player others say it’s a really good racket for good players.
@ACTennis 46 минут бұрын
@@niclasbrandenburg4752 Haha thats strange, havent come across that yet, bad racquet for low level players? 😆
@Olly_2024_ Күн бұрын
What is the Gravity pro like for a one handed backhand (mainly slice)?
@johnbrondumnet Күн бұрын
Great review! Thank you
@vamostimow Күн бұрын
Is it your favorite 98 ? Do your top 5 98 inch or less please
@paulcx2 2 күн бұрын
around 6:00 u say that compared to the vcore 98 some people might feel that the power could be too much to handle <- I thought the vcore produced more free power?
@ACTennis 2 күн бұрын
yeah correct, maybe badly worded , im referring to the vcore when im saying this 🙂
@paulcx2 2 күн бұрын
@ thanks I understood now 😁
@kyzersoze.musicology 3 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@ACTennis 3 күн бұрын
Aww man thanks for that! Really appreciate it. I love testing but the editing process is a drainer, but that people are enjoying them and give such support even just like yourself with your kind words is definitely a reason to keep going
@gordonf7995 3 күн бұрын
Firstly, a great review and so comprehensive and bang on target. Secondly, I have the RF01 and I really enjoy it but not loving it (been using 4G Soft at 48) as still feels less controlled than my Shifts, but may increase the tension to 50 to see if that helps (I am kind of sold on 4G soft on my other racquets although still testing other strings). Thirdly, when I am back home in Melbourne ( I work on the Red Sea ha ) I live around the corner from this tennis court and have played on it many times over many years ! Would love to give you a hit too ! Cheers.
@frantzsly 5 күн бұрын
Hi, did you try the future in stock weight ? If yes what did you think ? I was surprised to see Intuitive Tennis liking this one the most out of the 3. Cheers
@ACTennis 4 күн бұрын
Only for a short amount of time, admittedly i'm nowhere near to his level so i won't strike the ball as cleanly as he can, i think it can be a decent racquet as long as you hit well, but it's still takes quite some skill if you were to really play well competitively with it
@frantzsly 4 күн бұрын
@ thanks for taking the time to answer, and glad to see you back with this great review
@Alan-c7l6w 9 күн бұрын
Great Review,thx
@t2dev 11 күн бұрын
Do you think adding 15-20g on the handle to up the static weight is necessary for more plow? I was thinking of undersizing the grip then adding a shrink wrap. I'm more of a flat FH and a OHBH.
@ACTennis 11 күн бұрын
@@t2dev It would work, only if you feel that the hoop is stable enough, since its quite light to begin with, adding 10g shodnt be detrimental, it can feel reasonably head heavy which might put some people off on the OHBH But if not enough plow, just add like 1-2g to 12 oclock, that should be enough
@t2dev 11 күн бұрын
Maybe I'll order the right size grip instead and begin with with putty at the butt or tape at the handle. Thanks for the informative review and response. Cheers.
@o2xygen02 11 күн бұрын
Ive played with both the v8 and now v9 and have been experimenting with different string setups. Looking to see if i can get a bit more power and spin from the frame. Do you think moving to an ezone 100 or solinco blackout would be a good move? Or if you have any other recommendations? Ideally keeping the SW below 320...
@ACTennis 11 күн бұрын
@@o2xygen02 Would blackout or ezone suit you? because they are much thicker frames - but blackout does swing pretty fast and has really good spin , ezone can be a bit clunky if you want more whip, but its good for driving shots New blackout seems to be coming out soon, it would be interesting what they update - but if you want a cheap frame, it means probably both are on sale now with new generations out soon If you like the whippy feel like a blade, try solinco whiteout 18x20 (the 16x19 one is really open, youll close a bunch of control)
@o2xygen02 11 күн бұрын
@ACTennis both ezone and blackout are on decent discounts right now so thought it would be worth considering without too much of a loss if I don't vibe. I'll check out the whiteouts thanks 🙏
@lowejosh 11 күн бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@martynasaleksonis4984 12 күн бұрын
You mention 330 SW is max for you. What is the specs of your Gravity Pro?Isn't it too hard to use for you?
@ACTennis 12 күн бұрын
@@martynasaleksonis4984 I have two, 328-330 SW, 327g 32.8cm balance, or if i reduce static weight, the SW is not as much of a problem, so 338 SW, 323g, 33.2cm balance
@TheAgingAthlete_ 13 күн бұрын
Swap for the RF pro leather grip plus 2g each at 3&9. Overgrip + dampener 331g. Feels so good
@Javi_C 14 күн бұрын
Glad to see a video again! 😊
@eyemd 15 күн бұрын
Best reviewer on KZbin.
@danschannel169 16 күн бұрын
Hi, How much weight did you add to the handle of the Tour, please? Thanks.
@ACTennis 11 күн бұрын
Alot lol, i think must of been like 20g But these days i find it doesn't really help, i prefer to actually take away weight, by using lighter replacement grip and such
@danschannel169 10 күн бұрын
@ACTennis Thank man! Love the vids. That Tour frame is a modern classic 👌🏼
@timothybaker6596 17 күн бұрын
AC Tennis reviews are best in the business. If you sweat the details he is your man.
@wackojumey 18 күн бұрын
My Blade v9 16x19 came in around 306g, fine balance, but 288 Swingweight unstrung. It was the best option out of the 7 the shop provided the specs from. Others were very close in SW, weight and balance. My setup now is: With Diadem Pro X 1.20 @ 22kg, a few grams in the buttcap, Overgrip and Tourna dampener: 331g / 32.4balance (6HL) / SW I think 221 ( did this by hand so prone to errors. )
@ACTennis 18 күн бұрын
@@wackojumey You got a spec up my alley, id definitely play well with this one compared to the one i got in the vid, didnt suit me
@kyzersoze.musicology 18 күн бұрын
are you still using this racket since you did this review??
@ACTennis 18 күн бұрын
@@kyzersoze.musicology it's hard for me to play constantly with a racquet because i try out so many all the time, but i will certainly keep the ones that i like the most, so i still have it, i play with it when im not trying new things out
@kyzersoze.musicology 3 күн бұрын
@ I’ve been playing with the Regna since we last spoke and switching back and forth between this racket and my main Wilson Kfactor 95… and tbh, I just can’t get used to it despite I’ve dropped the tension from 56lbs to 50lbs. The Regna is so jarring and the head twists and bends so much making my defensive shots unpredictable and I become more hesitant swing through flat shots. Whereas the Kfactor is sooooo stable and very easy to plow through the ball. Thank god I was demoing it.. oh well 🥴
@ACTennis 3 күн бұрын
@@kyzersoze.musicology Kinda sounds like you like to hit flush through the ball and need the racquet to move with you, especially if you like the Kfactor 95, i feel the Regna prefers a faster snappier stroke
@kyzersoze.musicology 3 күн бұрын
@ …I’ve never been able to describe why or how I like the hitting with the Kfactor 95 until now, but your explanation was perfect lol… Aside from this, I just wanna say I thoroughly enjoy your tennis reviews. I don’t think there’s anyone that goes into depth as much as you do… We seriously appreciate your effort 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍
@draconiadorian 19 күн бұрын
I am not even playing with the RF01 but watching this video for the sheer quality of AC's production and racquet analysis
@ACTennis 19 күн бұрын
Hahah appreciate it!
@suggssecurity 20 күн бұрын
I’m sure if there is a racquet manufacturer out there I’m thinking 🤔 how they haven’t made a racquet that can be customised! With weights. How about a video how you added your lead
@ACTennis 19 күн бұрын
I think maaaaybe tried by head or something once before, problem is most people dont want play with that particular racquet lol, i guess Solinco is closest thing you can get with modular weighted buttcap You could get to my spec mostly if you just add a leather grip and 2g of lead to 12, i had to go the long route because i didnt use a weighted grip and i lost weight from using a thinner replacement grip
@OldManMidnight 20 күн бұрын
The undisputed champion of the tennis racquet reviewing world
@wscarthy 20 күн бұрын
Thanks for the in depth analysis! I was super hyped to get one but was unable to demo and after all the reviews I decided it probably isn’t for me. At the end of the video you say it isn’t a goat racquet and there are better similar frames in your opinion. What frames would you recommend that are similar but better? Thanks!
@ACTennis 20 күн бұрын
Just the usual suspects, Ezone 98, Aero 98, looking like the Gravity 98
@wscarthy 20 күн бұрын
@ have you tried the Tecnifibre tfight 300? It’s my current racquet of choice, curious on your opinion but you may have only tried the 305 which is very different.
@ACTennis 19 күн бұрын
@@wscarthyOnly briefly, but wasnt my string setup - also bought the 315 model but probably was a bit too open pattern for me
@purescum9002 13 күн бұрын
@@ACTennisspeaking of, what strings do you recommend in the aero 98?
@ecobetnow 20 күн бұрын
please try Head Prestige MP 2023
@sebastiandomagala9233 20 күн бұрын
Your backhand looks good, was it as good before? Review was on point, as always.
@ACTennis 20 күн бұрын
Thanks! it improved alot this year, definitely was not anywhere near as good, used to be big weakness where i reverted to slice only, now it's possibly more reliable than my forehand which is kinda crazy to think about
@kabirkapoor1205 20 күн бұрын
This racket is a beast and an extension of your arm. This racket amplifies what you want it do and make your shots even better. 18 x 20 was a bit strange especially coming from a guy who has been using BLX and Pro staff for the last ten 15 years. I switched to this racket due to weight issues with 340 gms pro staff. Shift pro v1 keeps ample net clearance and provides extra spin especially on your serves. If you are a guy with muscles and strong legs you wont regret using it. THe Reviewer does not seem to have enough strength so if you are stronger than him and at intermediate level then blindly go for this racket
@Robust2013 20 күн бұрын
If you have time, please consider reviewing some of the modern prince racquets. Tour 100 310, 100X 305 16x18 and the 320 18x20
@CH-yp5by 20 күн бұрын
Did you try it with natural gut on the mains to provide more feel and and a stiff poly at mid tension like 45lbs on the cross?
@ACTennis 20 күн бұрын
I wasn't going to waste natural gut on this frame lol, Velocity MLT serves me well, it's a good string , got what i wanted out of the hybrid
@CH-yp5by 20 күн бұрын
Nice! Yes finally a quality in depth review :) Glad to see your back ! You should add that buy me a coffee feature.
@zahmikk 20 күн бұрын
The mix of Pro Staff and Shift turned out to be so-so. If you want a classic - take the Pro Staff 97L and tune it. If you want a spin, maneuverability and forgiveness - take Yonex Vcore 98. The new Shiftlike rackets are upsetting. Owned a Shift 99L, one of the worst rackets for tuning - something was missing all the time.
@ACTennis 20 күн бұрын
Use to use the PS97L many years ago as a main when i was an improving player, great racquet
@zahmikk 20 күн бұрын
@ACTennis I wanted to clarify that I mean only V14 generation and only UL/L versions with more width beam. I think that V14 generation is a step towards ordinary players with more forgiveness, spin and feel of the ball. One of the four racquets I have that I don't want to sell.
@uncleduck1762 20 күн бұрын
Omg I’m so glad you’re still alive🤣
@ACTennis 20 күн бұрын
😆
@dreamphoenix000 20 күн бұрын
Holy shet he's back! How's your arm, mate? Saw on TT people saying you got hurt? Amazing review as always! Hopefully Head Gravity 98 Tour is in the list for next reviews?
@ACTennis 20 күн бұрын
Wrist thing was long ago, I was dealing on health issues non sport related, focused on that more than anything else, but settling down now so I'm getting back into the swing of things Gravity 98 is next yep
@dreamphoenix000 20 күн бұрын
@@ACTennis Glad everything's back in order! Cheers!
@EGchristian 20 күн бұрын
Another thorough review from the one and only AC Tennis. Absolutely agree with you that this racquet just doesn’t feel that good and I even tried one strung with gut/poly hybrid. I didn’t find it that maneuverable either and the throat is so thick (~24 mm where my left hand holds it) After adding a tiny bit of weight @3&9 I was able to play quite well with it but it’s just not a enjoyable racquet that I wanna add to my collection.
@ACTennis 20 күн бұрын
I got used to it in the end, but yeah it's decent, got nothing on my PS90s though
@tatovicxcii100 20 күн бұрын
Great in depth review as usual 😎 a short comparison between RF01 and Blade 100 v9? I can’t decide which one, also what did you like more? Thanks ❤
@ACTennis 20 күн бұрын
Depends what level you are - Blade 100 can suit alot of people, i think lots of people will be happy to play with it - RF01 might drive you crazy, but you might suck it up for the fact that it's Roger haha
@tatovicxcii100 20 күн бұрын
@ I’m actually playing with the Dunlop CX 400 Tour, what I will gain/lose switching up to the Blade? Is it worth the change? Thanks (the RF will still be in my mind as a Roger fan….but maybe for later 😂)
@ACTennis 20 күн бұрын
@@tatovicxcii100 Power from the stiffness for more control and faster swing speed (which will make up the loss in power) mainly, and alot more comfort if you are looking for that at all, because i had bad wrist issues during the item i was playing with the CX 400 Tour, but at the time was pre exisiting problem
@tatovicxcii100 20 күн бұрын
@ wow thanks man! Your advices are gold! Just one last question… best strings and tension to try the Blade 100? Can’t thank you anymore 😂❤️
@ACTennis 20 күн бұрын
@@tatovicxcii100 Since it's quite soft already, i would go the opposite route that i normally go, and put in crisp strings Things like LXN element , or Alu power, Grapplesnake Tour M8, Tourna Silver 7 Tour, all those kinds of strings i think would work the best Tension just go with whatever you like, i didnt need to adjust
@tennis-fan 20 күн бұрын
Just another cool review ❤
@anthonydabaco8407 20 күн бұрын
Thanks for the content. As always well considered and thorough. Am I right to think 3months later there was no permanent switch?
@ACTennis 20 күн бұрын
@@anthonydabaco8407 Yep no switch, i bought the frame, nothing else came out, i just stuck with it
@grkaffein189 20 күн бұрын
Very nice and precise review!!!! Thanks for your dedicationn
@eujhin24789 20 күн бұрын
Of all the string setups, which one did you find best for your game?
@ACTennis 20 күн бұрын
@@eujhin24789 Surpisingly Yonex Poly Tour Drivr Soft and Head Lynx touch, totally new experiment, worked pretty well
@eujhin24789 20 күн бұрын
Hey mate, have you considered a leather grip on RF01 as suppose to putting all the extra weight in handle to make it more head light?
@ACTennis 20 күн бұрын
@@eujhin24789 I made it super thin grip, a leather even a thinner one, will thicken the grip up and i lose wrist freedom, so even if its weighted the same, i will swing slower (it's a personal preference only)
@eujhin24789 20 күн бұрын
@ I was thinking, why don’t you just go a grip size down? I very much agree with you that the RF01 loses racket head speed with weight at 3 and 9 o’clock (although this customization was recommended by Troy from TW). I think I’ll try 2g and 12 o’clock as you suggested and see how it plays. Thank you for your amazing videos as usual.
@ACTennis 20 күн бұрын
@ Im at the lowest grip size available already lol, but with thin replacement is the perfect grip size for me with overgrip, i dont think a 1/8 would replicate it
@TomSmith-il6pz 20 күн бұрын
Welcome back 🐐 🎉
@goldencalf5144 20 күн бұрын
You should've experimented with making it even more headlight. It's surprising how manoeuvrable a high static weight racquet is if it's very headlight. I customised my non RF Pro Staff 97 so that it weighs 365 grams. But it's easy to swing because it's more than 10 points head light. I actually find it easier to swing than in stock form where it's much lighter, but only 7 points headlight.
@ACTennis 20 күн бұрын
@@goldencalf5144 I dont disagree at all, but i dont like going too heavy, doesnt suit me, diminishing returns, if i were as strong as you, damn sure i would lol