My New Racket Setup In 2024

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Today I went to Paul Skipp to get my rackets customised to my exact specifications for 2024. Each racket comes out of the factory slightly differently , so I go to Paul to weigh them and find out which ones are off and to get them all matched to the exact same weight , swing weight and balance. Part of that process is playing around with it and seeing what I like and what feels good. Of course throughout the season I will always change and switch small things, but this session pretty much sets the tone of my new racket for the year.
Hope You Enjoy :)

[@Mondballer_00]

Great to see Ashley next to you again!

[@youngsuit]

i'm glad he included the off the shelf specs. shows you the actual quality control to expect, even for a sponsored player

[@PeteInTheMatrix]

Love this as a racket junkie.

[@matteotagliabue852]

Crazy high quality content there's nothing else to say. great work felix. big support from Italy mate

[@carolineh1845]

Those new Dunlops look really nice. The extra red really pops!

[@random.tennis]

Its always fun to see behind the scenes of what the pros use!

[@landonus9431]

he aint a pro dude

[@mfzoom5401]

@@landonus9431 what is he then?

[@andrewchristopher296]

trust fund baby@@mfzoom5401

[@danethorpe9845]

@@landonus9431he’s a top 1500 atp ranking and sponsored by Dunlop what is he then?

[@eddysaur]

Cool insight into this process. Thanks for sharing!

[@marcorenato1814]

Fun to watch the whole process!

[@Game-Set-Match]

I love the new cosmetic💯 good job Dunlop, great review

[@TomSmith-il6pz]

As a geek I found this a great video, nice content 🎉

[@sludge86]

That was good. It’s so interesting to see the preferences on the racquet 👍

[@vwmusicplaylist1935]

Paul Skipp is the best! Felix needs at least a week's worth of racquet testing at different specs before making a decision though. This is not the sort of thing to be rushed!

[@andrewseung2692]

That's very much agreed, I honestly would have suggested for him to try this in the off season, but I can also see why he decided to do it now

[@jerome_morrow]

Why is Paul Skipp the best?

[@vwmusicplaylist1935]

@@jerome_morrow Because of his background, skills, service etc. I've had several racquets matched/customised and strung by him over the years and the outcome is top notch every time. Much better than various other 'customisers' I've tried in the UK.

[@jerome_morrow]

@@vwmusicplaylist1935 That’s great to hear. There are so few good racquet customisers in the UK. Most UK tennis retailers (even the local shops run by coaches) either have no interest in this, or appear to prefer their clientele to blindly believe the racquet they are purchasing has specs exactly as printed on the stick. If the shop has a swingweight machine, it’s always hidden in the back out of view.

[@bojack3827]

@@jerome_morrow He's a grand slam stringer AFAIK. Strung at all the major events etc. Not sure what club that is but they've done well to get him!

[@amrsille]

I just LOVE this kind of content going into deets and specs 😍

[@Orcadian-tr7zn]

Cool video. I agree those racquets need beefing up; it’s incredible you were able to play with the earlier version in stock at such a high level. Did you mention in your other video that you also changed grip size?

[@jonathanchen1026]

thank you for this video! was wondering what you use now currently

[@ernie8117]

Love the wooden racquet clock on the wall of the club house.

[@spinshotballmachine]

new channel is just as good content as main, the behind the scenes stuff is really cool to see. would be great if you could do behind the scenes for tournaments as well

[@andriimuzychuk711]

This is freaking interesting. Me, an amateur, like playing with Prestige 320g unstrung. I don't like anything lighter than 315g unstrung because it feels like kid's racquet. However, I've never tweaked my racquets. I think I will need to find a 305g racquet and add those 10g around the head. Or maybe even 300g. Thanks!

[@philippdiehl4123]

Your serve will suffer because you dont have enough swing speed

[@andriimuzychuk711]

@@philippdiehl4123 I suffer because I'm an amateur ;-)

[@noelopez2237]

Wish their was more videos like this!

[@ntnnot]

Interesting stuff/insights. 👍🏻

[@JMK_T]

Tennis is a sport of small margins as you can see in this video. Great one !

[@alonmo1930]

glad to won a givaway to get this great racket!

[@hansrindswurst2448]

really nice insight! I would love to hear your specs with the rackets strung. I also did a lot of testing and ended up applying all the lead to the 10 and 2 o'clock positions, because 3 and 9 stabilized the racket a lot and made it feel thinner as you said, but also made me lose some spin, which is one of my main weapons. Additionally adding weight at 12 made the racket too heavy :D I counterbalanced it with adding lead in the handle. I use a VCORE 98, 340 grams strung and also 340 swingweight, balance 320 mm

[@soulysouly187]

you ever tried a leather grip? also adds like 10g to the racket. swingweight stays the same afaik.

[@fosho8214]

thanks for vid. almost made main draw at Bakersfield but at least you got a win in qualies. good luck next tournament

[@Nessaj87]

This is the content we want!

[@greensky9530]

Love these videos

[@SaqibSheikh]

Nice one. So if you add weight in the head u have to counter balance it in the handle??

[@unclevee9113]

I'm using the same racquet as the one framed on the wall: Pure Strike 2nd Gen Wimbolden edition. It's a great racquet with tones of power and spins with good control; most importantly, it's so unique that I've never seen another one on the court😎😎😎

[@pawegrabowski8096]

Felix, what kind of string is this and what is the tension? I'm asking because you can see that the strings are moving, is this normal after such a short period of use?

[@jrblanco2523]

Yes, I love hearing Feliz.

[@breach_x2178]

great to see the process behind it all. What string tension did you go with?

[@FelixMischker.Official]

currently stringing at 54/57lbs

[@fionnlive6395]

What are your final specs? Static weight Swingweight

[@cyberjonesy]

The thing with changing racket specs is what tennisnerd mentioned that it will take about a month to adapt to a new change. The first game you lose with a new spec you will immediately blame it on the racket so be mindful of this ;) Likewise, if you chain up some wins, you might think that this is the perfect fit so its kind of touchy to decide whether you made the right choice or not.

[@Hurry19671]

What I understand is: you keep the first stick! put just 1g leadtape on 12. also some weight in handle.then perfect. 》 what about the second stick (with too much swingweight?) Can you adjust it too? or do you look for a better frame more similar to your first frame?

[@teomoldovan3395]

Hi Felix, can you make a video on how to choose your racket based on size and style?

[@matteo4413]

What were the final specs? I'm guessing ~340g strung, ~330 SW, curious about the balance

[@niceguy5430]

You should hit first with ur old racquet and than try the new customized racquet....this way you will get the real feeling and how much to further work on it

[@Enjoywatchingyoutube8227]

I use the Dunlop 18x20 and like the feel and control

[@FelixMischker.Official]

solid choice

[@rootdoc1997]

Felix serve a ball at one of those guys playing doubles beside you and see if they can return it 😂😂😂😂

[@vanvalium]

Cool video but I'm amazed that professional customisers still don't match Twistweight. There are good machines now that offer this like the metortune or even just a briffidi with a twistweight adapter.

[@jerome_morrow]

The Metortune (is a supercool machine but) is less accurate for twistweight measurements than the Briffidi with TW adapter. It extrapolates twistweight from Spinweight minus Swingweight measurements and this technique is prone to error. Also, it’s a close approximation but not true twistweight. Agree that pro customisers should also match for twistweight too.

[@RetourBoise]

@@jerome_morrow How is it possible to match twistweight? And still keeping the same balance?

[@jerome_morrow]

@@RetourBoise Counterbalance in the handle.

[@devangshah7435]

As always great video and really informative content. Just one suggestion, please don't play background music while conversations, its irritating and less clear at times. Best of luck for the season man.

[@MrSimplyn]

So what were the specs?😅 I was waiting for numbers... Very interesting what specs you tried and compare it with stock racquets for rec players...

[@marcovandermeulen4313]

Mad technical

[@americoechevarria8387]

Tension on the racquets

[@l_playergames5065]

Great video! Would be interesting for me what Strings you are using?

[@FelixMischker.Official]

explosive bite x natural gut

[@kevinmcentarfer4297]

What string and tension are you using Felix?

[@tylerrauch4655]

string setup ? tension ?

[@dmitryt9286]

I have 2 PS V13 RF. When strung the difference between them is 1g, no modifications. 359 and 360. I consider myself lucky.

[@joshuadugan784]

What strings and tension as well?

[@Chris-yv4xg]

What are your final specs (315g, balance?? and swing weight??)

[@joshuaprawiro7558]

Are you using Dunlop explosive bite strings? if so, what's the tension on your rackets?

[@FelixMischker.Official]

yes , with natural gut at the moment , 54/57lbs

[@DunlopSports]

🔥🔥

[@maxsirenko7938]

So. final config is 4 on 3 and 9 (8 total) and 1 top (12) 1 bottom (6) ?

[@villek6639]

My interpretation of it is: 4+4g on 3&9, 1g at 12, the rest in the butt end (like 4g to 9g, depending on the frame original weight, including the the 1g "at the bottom").

[@jasonsamons8031]

Any thoughts on grip size? What do you use before adding an overgrip?

[@FelixMischker.Official]

2 and I add 2 overgrips

[@mnavarrocastro]

Why not grip 3 with 1 overgrip ?@@FelixMischker.Official

[@PrecisionPointTennis]

With your game, you should have a static unstrung weight of 330 and a strung balance of 32.3 and a strung swing weight of 325. You’ll be amazed. Ask him to do one racket like that. Try it for a bit. Your arm might get tired a bit at first but soon enough you’ll be in heaven 🎾

[@jerome_morrow]

This is a traditional set up which the NextGen guys have moved away from. Alcaraz and Sinner for example use much lighter static weight, head heavier balance and high swingweight (relative to static weight) setups. Not saying Felix wouldn’t benefit from your suggestion, but it would seem at odds with where the young guns are headed.

[@kagakai7729]

Alcaraz's spec is wild. 323 swingweight at the pro level against hitters like Rublev and Sinner is just bonkers. It works for them, though, since these guys are getting more athletic each year, and it's what they're used to.

[@PrecisionPointTennis]

@@jerome_morrow Felix has more of a sinner etc style: Felix likes to hit hard and flatter than like a nadal or Zverev. He needs control and weight

[@PrecisionPointTennis]

@@kagakai7729 I’m 59 and those are my specs. I also use a 89.5 inch head

[@matthewshepherd5390]

Anoraks, anoraks everywhere.

[@kavorkagames]

Good

[@briandmello1981]

Leather grip?

[@biondipepe]

Felix that racquet is not 18x20 as you mentioned your previous was, in my humble opinion plays like one because of the fact that gets denser in the middle where the sweet spot is located.

[@FelixMischker.Official]

my previous racket was also 16x19 , I used to play with a Wilson that was 18x20

[@davidtanojo]

What's your strings model and tensions? Good luck for future tournament

[@andrewseung2692]

I don't know the tension but I think the strings are Dunlop explosive bite although what gauge I don't have a clue.

[@youngsuit]

What were the final spex

[@larrywhizz596]

That was Ashley Neaves (the Tennis Mentor) on the other side of the court, wasn't it?

[@FelixMischker.Official]

tup

[@Chris-yv4xg]

Did you stick to your new setup?

[@janstudeny2293]

Whats type of strings you use? I can see its dunlop, but which type?

[@FelixMischker.Official]

explosive bite

[@GameSetMatch_Yash2005]

Felix help us too 😂 how to find your perfect racket

[@TomSmith-il6pz]

Wonder if Paul could say how much 8grams at 3 and 9 inrcreases the swing weight by?

[@msalvs]

+16

[@TomSmith-il6pz]

@@msalvs Is that accurate?

[@heliogabal66]

yes

[@OldSkoolLegend]

ahhh jeeezzzuuuuz.... just man up and go for the CX200 Tour rackets. A big boy like you should be able to handle the extra weight. CX200 is missing half of itself. lol

[@teddieteds9913]

Why do all tennis club bars in the UK look like that?

[@FelixMischker.Official]

I know right

[@LeonardoGatti1]

Are you using retail or pro stock version? These specs still seem light for you

[@andrewseung2692]

To be fair, he could be using a retail but having a lot more head heavy balance to compensate for the lower static weight

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

He uses stock racquets and then customised the way shown in the video?

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

@@andrewseung2692we know he went to a more head heavy balance because they only added wight in he head.

[@andrewseung2692]

@@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten Yeah, I mean the differences he was saying for using the new racket did line up to what I felt when trying the new version after matching the two to the same specs

[@LeonardoGatti1]

@@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten he could be using pro stock and saying he uses retail so not to ruin the propaganda, like most pros do, specially because it's not common for pros to switch in between generations

[@originalbowwow]

Try 2 grams inside the throat, 1 gram on each side on racquet A. Balance will be the same.

[@kennyways]

How many kilogramms did you got on it?

[@lucagorgen2913]

Do you have L3 or L4 Grip Strenght?

[@FelixMischker.Official]

no idea

[@pjmeyer514]

Final stats?

[@igorpiloto1251]

Cx200 our 400tour?

[@medianera2008]

What are the final Specs?

[@rogervermaire6340]

Good question!!

[@mileshowell3101]

What racket do you use!

[@FelixMischker.Official]

dunlop cx200

[@user-bs2gw1iz1n]

Felix,please make a day in the life of an ATP player(and congratulations on the new racket)

[@calebdung2740]

What strings does he use

[@watermelonindianboi]

I think natural gut

[@user-lg4jj2tw5j]

I'll wait for that day when Dunlop build you with custom spec racquets ... that day will come someday

[@MrSander1998]

Ash is there? Why isn’t he coaching you anymore?

[@CH-yp5by]

Let me guess it was way under spec with the swing weight, Dunlop has some of the worst quality control along with Wilson and Babolat

[@FelixMischker.Official]

quality control was definitely not what I expected

[@TennCom]

@@FelixMischker.Officialdisappointing, had a similar issue with these myself

[@masihhojabri5622]

I dont think there is issue with diego being short 😏

[@theAlexsia]

Is that Ashley's club from tennis mentor? EDIT: Oh yeah i can see Ashley, i commented at the time you were still in the hut

[@farood5]

Isnt 4 g at 3 ans 9 8 swingweoght points

[@PDivision1]

Why does he sell a fire extinguisher

[@tendergoaltender]

What happened to Tennis Brothers?

[@FelixMischker.Official]

nothing

[@Bambotb]

Send one to africa please ❤

[@matttennis]

Felix, are you transitioning away from the Tennis Brothers YT channel to your own?

[@FelixMischker.Official]

no , this is just a channel for more in depth and behind the scenes stuff

[@matttennis]

@@FelixMischker.Official Ah, thanks for the response. That's cool!

[@pedrojaramillo1027]

Are you working with ashley again?

[@FelixMischker.Official]

no , we stopped working together a few months ago now

[@ljpa5250]

Racket looks sexy

[@FelixMischker.Official]

it does

[@TheBlessedLion]

Hello to all nerds here….❤

[@BreeZieDoesiT]

Your a very aggressive ground stroker. Don't want to make that thing feel boardy in your hand!

[@lucasmarcos8903]

Grip size ?

[@FelixMischker.Official]

2 with 2 overgrips

[@lucasmarcos8903]

@@FelixMischker.Official and before that? You said that you changed the grip size

[@youngsuit]

Did yall just wanna avoid spreading covid or was it easier to film the entire room?

[@realbillymiller1011]

Dunlop havent made a decent racquet for 30 years. I dare you to try Wilson, Yonex or Technifibre 😂

[@brahimlokrisio6339]

The one u had is better , this new racquet ur short are not deep and powerful and hard like before , it's bad choice to change ur old racquet

[@dalhionezzahi1194]

my brother wants to play a match with you he says that he could beat you he is 9 years old

[@Bakugo24]

it is insane how average your game is 🥶

[@DanTuber]

1 or 2 grams is virtually nothing.

[@Violenceinsports]

5g difference... much better than Head! But worse than Yonex.

[@FelixMischker.Official]

true