The Tecnifibre TF40 315 Temptation: Did I Switch Too Soon To The Radical Pro?

[@AbaMdy]

TF40 is basically Tecnifibre 40 years anniversary. This line is released on that time mark

[@MPTennis]

Thank you for that

[@TomSmith-il6pz]

Nice video! I can’t Wait for the day you review the pure aero 98.. 🎉

[@JohnSmith-pb4ri]

Sorry, that ain't happening. He's not interested in that particular racket. It is a good one though. I have one in the bag.

[@feistybastard]

You will get used to the grip and figure out how to make it work. The TF40 is a great stick for players who come from the Blade but want a little more power and ball feel.

[@Mewborne89]

Tecnifibre loses SO MANY potential customers due to the grip shape, myself included. Loved the 305 in both versions but couldn’t deal with the grip shape or the buttcap not opening up. Tecnifibre also has the best feeling racquets IMO too. You would have liked the 305 versions better but glad you gave Tecnifibre a shot! Foam filled is an amazing feeling, wish all racquets came that way.

[@MPTennis]

Yes i can see why they lose customers because of that

[@ThetennisDr]

​@@MPTennisnot sure why I'm got unsub from.ur channel.not allowed to comment either. Other than commenting I played atp tour and NCAA 1. 25 years ago .and been coaching since. I retired from work and I'm back at playing. Thinking about trying that raquet.

[@ThetennisDr]

​@@MPTennisI tried to demo it. And then order it again felt totally different...ended buying my only student I have and my wife the head extreme. Df radical sucks I went through that too

[@TenisAmador]

Buttcap not opening up is an issue, yes. Personally I love the grip shape! Can't really play again on current Wilson/Babolat/Yonex. I'm using the TF40 305 18x20, previous model.

[@villiam7941]

I agree with each word. Same experience and thoughts

[@nathanmiller6051]

Love those returns! looks to me like your touch on volleys has improved! Awesome! Great review! Thanks so much 🙏 always appreciate! Respect! 🎾

[@applesforakbar]

Yes my friend! Tec is where it's at, you need to get a T-FIGHT isoflex in your hands

[@caioandrade2747]

If you have a chance, go 18x20 305g tf 40

[@jonathanp639]

He won’t like it. He likes spin. And although the 305 is probably the most spin friendly 18/19* in the market, it’s not near as spin friendly as his old head extreme. I keep thinking his racket is either the Head Gravity MP (customized) or the Babolat pure strike 100

[@villiam7941]

Gravity mp is awful racket to me. Too much power, no control, too flexible as a nudle. On paper in was good, but even 10+ g of lead didn’t help.

[@nickh9791]

Great review. Haven’t tried this one but did try the Tfight 305 and hated it instantly. Just felt way too much like a trampoline. Could’ve been the demo strings and tension I suppose but still, just couldn’t jive with it.

[@ilips6588]

If you're referring to the iso generation then that technology indeed seems to give a sort springy feeling which tends to lessen control. Tf40 doesn't have that, it has a classic feel

[@testtestph]

Good review, looks good hitting. with spin. Wanted an Iga racket but the grip shape is just so so, TF higher ups are so stubborn not even listening to their consumer market, they just want to sign a lot of top 50 players and expect us to like the grip.

[@MPTennis]

Thanks ya it’s solid. Ya I’m not sure what they r thinking.

[@micah2237]

Just demoed this racquet too, and I was surprised how low the launch angle was, even coming from an 18x19.

[@fingersm]

Such a great racquet! Swings easier than the 305

[@villiam7941]

Used 305, 16x19. Amazing feel, but the grip… eventually I broke the racket hating on the grip 😂

[@MPTennis]

HAHA

[@JadenJamesOfficial]

great vid!

[@MPTennis]

Thanks

[@scottphommachanh9200]

Solid review

[@ilips6588]

Only problem with tecnifibre grips is the lack of bevel on the buttcap. It's just fine after increasing that bevel.

[@rachidbaaira9869]

I think is 98 inche?

[@agradina]

Gripshape is the last thing i will count for choosing a racquet

[@BigBoss-pd9mn]

Don't know if you would remember the feeling but between this and the Solinco White Out 18x20 standard, which do you prefer more? Spec wise they are pretty similar with the TF40 just having a higher static weight.

[@MarioGomez-kj5bc]

yeah the grip shape is a big turn off for me, I noticed I can hardly hit topsin forehand with it but maybe it´s something that you just have to get used to and then it´s fine, idk tho. As far as I know the TF in the name means Tecnifibre and the 40 is because the racquet was first released for the 40th anniversary of the brand.

[@MPTennis]

Haha thanks for the clarification!!

[@jonathanp639]

The 315 is a great frame. Too much racket for me so I switched to the 300g Very customizable and spin friendly. I agreed, the grip shape takes time to get use to it. Tip: going one size down of your regular grip helps a lot.

[@gregmaier5151]

No way. Grips run small. Go one size up!

[@jonathanp639]

@@gregmaier5151 if you go up the rectangular shape is going to be more noticeable.

[@jostalking]

I love the racket and have been playing with it for about 6 months, I switched from the Wilson Blade. However its starting to be a little harsh on my arm, its a little head heavy which I love for plow through but at the same time its kind of making me hit late sometimes. Can you recommend something similar to this that is as stable but isn't quite as harsh on the arm? Something more plush?

[@MPTennis]

I would say a radical or strike or maybe even from the CX line.

[@Bambotb]

What's different between this and radical pro ??

[@MPTennis]

Hard to say…. Very similar imo. My radical is custom for me tho. Grip shape is COMPLETELY different.

[@Bambotb]

@@MPTennis customized in what sense ? Lead tape cna be added to both so...frame/beam is a different thickness shape....one is rectangular and the other is like extreme tour

[@MPTennis]

@@Bambotb well customizing a racquet changes everything. So tbh my radical is just better in every way but it’s not fair to say because not everyone has my custom specs. Stock they play kinda similar but I would still pick the radical. Like I said the biggest difference imo is that grip shape. It sucks lol.

[@Bambotb]

@@MPTennis lol I see...but say if there's any other difference? Apparently not ?

[@chuckfriebe843]

Is the handle moulded foam?

[@MPTennis]

not sure tbh

[@chuckfriebe843]

@@MPTennis you didn’t check?

[@Javi_C]

👍

[@genin69]

TF40 just refers to the anniversary model, they started out 40 years ago

[@bushmenaa]

i love that grip shape but i dont have the racket :)

[@alexdacrab199]

This is my main racket and i love it! Great video!

[@lanceuy2194]

try the head gravity hybrid strings

[@tilenmlakar7036]

You actually answered this in the video already but if you have any additional tips I would appreciate it. Do you think this racquet would work with recreational / intermediate 33 year old? =) I have tried and reall liked Pure Aero team 2023 and Wilson Clash 100 v2. Swing weight seems right but overall weight and forgiveness?

[@MPTennis]

I would probably stay away from this…. This is pretty controlled. Try to stick with 100sq imo.

[@tilenmlakar7036]

@@MPTennis thank you for your opinion

[@Bambotb]

Yes this seems better for you

[@feistybastard]

TF stands for Technifibre. It's a 40th anniversary racket.