Why Everyone LOVES The TFIGHT ISO 305

[@JB-fo2iy]

Got one myself and can’t believe how good it is. As someone who has far too many rackets, this is the first one I’ll be getting a second to pair for competitions.

[@ricklujan8670]

I did exactly that…. About two years ago… Medvedev, was winning everything… or three years ago… anyway… Tecnifibre RS 40 - 305

[@johncharles2357]

But how many times have you actually said this same thing?

[@PhilippeDeBruin1374]

How does it compare to a 2022 Ezone 98

[@michaelsigurdson3878]

Stringtension ? Gut ?

[@gerhanarohyana1833]

I love this racket. I bought T-Fight 280 last week and i feel very comfortable. ❤❤❤

[@mikiyahobbs2432]

Production quality is so good

[@TennCom]

Ty friend

[@lsfire3489]

Told you you would like it - happy you finally got to try it 🙂

[@EveryTimeIDavid]

This is genuinely one of the weirdest, goes against everything I’ve ever liked or played with racquets I’ve ever used. And it is amazing. I’ve felt aspects of my game were really good with other racquets, but this does everything so incredibly well.

[@TennCom]

Have you made the switch then?

[@EveryTimeIDavid]

@@TennCom I have! Serve isn’t as good as it was with the extreme, but the rest of my game is so much more consistent and harder to play against than it was.

[@hillwellford9637]

That's ironic because I had the opposite experience: it's got the perfect specs for me, but doesn't quite work. I bought mine from someone who said the same thing, and ended up selling to someone who's probably going to say the same thing. It was great when I did everything precisely right--and I do mean precisely--but it was extremely unforgiving compared even to the not-so-friendly Pro Staff 97, and was just OK on serves. That said, everything Beckett said about it was correct--it's a well made racket that I expect is nirvana for the player that gels with it.

[@EveryTimeIDavid]

@@hillwellford9637 that sucks. Usually everybody who hits with it the first time doesn’t really like it but the second and third session they’re playing well and saying I don’t know. After a week people usually are all in. Might be the first person I’ve heard not gel with it. Unfortunate, but I hope you found what you’re looking for!

[@hillwellford9637]

I did find the correct specs for me, and yep, they are totally different from this racket. It turns out that I play best with a 27.5 inch racket with a low static tip weight and measured swing weight around 335 (which would mean 315 if it were 27.0 inches). So my failure to gel with this racket isn't surprising and it's definitely me, not the racket.

[@alexcortez3007]

There hasn’t been a racquet that I liked this much for many years. The last one I remember being the 2010 Head Prestige Pro. Something about the combination of the thin frame + head heavy balance does it for me. Also while the new grip shape seem disliked by some people, I find it perfect for my tiny little hands.

[@TennCom]

Same grip shape as that old Prestige Pro so that makes a lot of sense actually!

[@Theviniciusjourney]

Can't wait to see your review on the vcore 100 2023 🎉

[@TennCom]

i should have that racquet in hand early next week!

[@EdmonBegoli]

Thanks for the review, Beckett. Enticing. Would you please give your review of Head Prestige Tour Auxetic. Many people love that racquet for the same reasons for which you praise TFIGHT.

[@TennCom]

Tbh its unlikely I'll look at this one. Too many other hot releases right now to go back an visit a relatively unpopular line of racquets. I really enjoyed the last generation Prestige Pro (same mold I think). Amazing spin and plowthrough.

[@tennisjourney]

Totally agree about the the grip shape but I just add another extra go around with the overgrip on the bottom and it's ready to go. On my two hander, I found that I could get the running backhands better with this racquet than my previous stick, the Dunlop CX 300 tour. I play with a stock spec racquet except for leather grip in the handle and I did not like the racquet on volleys and dropshots until I switched my strings to Technifibre Razor Code (blue) string. Then the racquet showed me what it could really do for feel shots. I'm going to try Razor soft next. Overall, this racquet symbolizes a significant technological advancement in racquet design and complements the strings used in today's modern game.

[@micah2237]

it's the best. so good i haven't even kept up with racquet reviews after switching to it

[@TennCom]

That’s illegal. You must watch all our videos.

[@micah2237]

@@TennCom I'm catching up this evening

[@CH-yp5by]

I feel the racquet to go for the majority is the T fight RS 300, lower lower swing weight and less weight for higher swing speed.

[@anthonydabaco8407]

Thanks for review. Couldn’t agree more about Tecnifibre grip shape. Rectangular shape may have become more pronounced with latest generations. I play with TF40 and was able sort out my 2019 versions with changing base grip to Wilson Feather Thin. Recently picked up the 2022 version but the above customisation didn’t help. Ended up applying overgrip directly onto pallett. Much better.

[@TennCom]

Not sure if you've seen, but AC Tennis is considering shaving the foam down and adding head grip pallets or doing a custom 3D print to get things rounder. I bugged him about it the other day and I think he needs more viewers to "encourage" him to find us all a solution haha

[@anthonydabaco8407]

That’s next level, would like to see that. AC Tennis’ content is first rate. 🎾👍🏻

[@christopherconte6241]

I actually did that. Tk82 is being applied to mine.

[@reinaldoremedios5771]

@@christopherconte6241 Hello there. I am very insterested in knowing how the "tk82 experiment" went. I have been looking for this information all over the internet. Do you mind to share?

[@highflying19]

Love this stick been using it since it came out. Solid everywhere on the court for me except serves. I had to add 3g of lead at 10 and 2 to get that going for me. I have it strung woth M8 in the mains at 49lbs and yonex tour fire in the crosses at 53. Its a very creative racquet for the right person

[@TennCom]

How do you like the tension differentials? Do you do this will all poly's or just M8? Really interesting setup.

[@highflying19]

@TennCom i really like the 4 lb difference. But its different with the M8 since its so low powered. But i really dig a cross thats round and slick at a tighter tension so the looser main can really get some movement for the snap back. The Yonex tour Fire is the perfect cross for a poly. I go between a couple string for mains, M8, toroline wasabi are the 2 i like the most. Try it out. Also wilson revolve works a goo slick cross as well.

[@TennCom]

I will try it out. It’s almost like a natural gut hybrid replication the way that you have it set up. Very interesting since typically I see poly hybrid set ups with loose crosses and tight mains, but given M8s tension performance, I think this makes a LOT of sense

[@highflying19]

@TennCom awesome! I hope to hear back how you like it. I need to tey the 17g. M8 to see if i can get a little more juice from it tjan the 1.30

[@dockerface]

Thank you for this timely reivew, and can you please also cover ISO 315?

[@TennCom]

We've got a big schedule of racquets to review over the next couple of months so I'm not sure if I'll get to the 315 unfortunately.

[@marios7900]

I'm in love with this racquet! What string would you recommend?

[@TennCom]

I enjoyed mine most with Grapplesnake Tour M8, though I recently tried it will ReString Zero in the crosses and it really helps lift the ball up, something I struggled with in this racquet

[@marios7900]

@@TennCom thanks a lot for the suggestion, unfortunately it looks I can't find none of them to buy around here, not even online... any suggestion among the most famous strings that can be easily found online? Consider I play pretty flat and look for power and control more than spin. thanks!

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

6:55 Wow, for me it is the complete opposite as I really like it when the racket ploughs through when hitting my double-hander.

[@TennCom]

You probably have a better BH than me. I’ve not been doing the right things on that side lately.

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

@@TennCom Hahaha maybe, but I'm not so sure. My backhand is more solid than my forehand, but to me it looks like you hit the ball a bit harder.

[@samstallings3395]

Hey Beckett, thanks for making this video. Do you have any string recommendations w/ tensions for this racquet?

[@TennCom]

Yeah I tried a few setups and the best one was definitely Grapplesnake Tour M8 at 44lbs. I like these sticks around 45lbs, but I might go with something a little more shaped than M8 if I did it again to help with grip on the ball. Something like Tour Bite Rough mains and Sync crosses would be really nice, good blend of control and spin, adding ball bite without introducing launchiness.

[@samstallings3395]

@@TennCom Thanks dude!!!

[@slowBeat]

I love the way you explain racquet technology and specs. Can you do a video on how affects of different launch angles on a persons swing? How a person adjusts and how it changes the swing path if at all? I've been wondering if my Pure Aero 2019's launch angle is causing me to hit too high over the net. I mean, I'm 99% sure it's my 3.0 technique, but I wonder about that last 1%. Anyways, love your videos.

[@TennCom]

Thanks M W! Yes, I think that's a great idea. I'll see if I can get a ball machine out on court and do some initial diagnostics on my own swing first to see if I can generate any empirical evidence.

[@anacap007]

I think this is a more intuitive answer but my thinking goes that the launch angle is primarily determined by the string pattern, or more specifically the spacing between the main strings that are located in the sweet spot. The other big factor would be the type of string used. I would think that as you go more dense in string pattern, the lower the launch angle. Same thing with strings, the less spin-friendly the string, the lower the launch angle.

[@chadallen3211]

So what rackets are you considering switching too?

[@TennCom]

VCORE 98

[@chadallen3211]

@@TennCom No Rad MP Aux or Extreme Tour Aux? 😮

[@noppadolvashirakovit1620]

Tfight 315 vs solinco whiteout 16*19 What are your thoughts?

[@Javi_C]

Nice to see a new video!

[@TennCom]

thanks Javi! There should be at least 2 more out next week too!

[@Sean-el9gh]

How would you compare this to the gravity pro? Seems like both are attacking racquets with high SW, stability, plow, and dense string patterns. Is the gpro more sluggish?

[@TennCom]

GPro is slower through the air, but the recoil weight is higher and I prefer it on backhands and returns by a lot. I think it also feels more connected. The ISO is a bit muted for me. ISO has more power though.

[@nicholasmorre7371]

I loved hitting with the RS 305, but the swingweight was too high for me. Curious to try this one

[@TennCom]

This is, without a doubt, one of the fastest feeling high SW racquets out there. I'd say it feels more like something around 330, rather than 338.

[@fingersm]

This is a higher sw than the pastnone

[@alejandrosalamancap339]

Is there a significant difference between the 305 RS and the ISO?

[@italianharris]

Can you please review the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 98,

[@TennCom]

Tbh I probably won't. Tough to get Prince in Canada and not a ton hype now that the release is so far past.

[@l-_-lShadowCat]

You illustrated the twist weight measurement with the wrong machine setup: the rotation axis to measure twist weight should be along the racket’s symmetry axis (the only one, along the racket length).

[@TennCom]

you are correct. When I made this video, the only way I could get a twistweight measurement by estimating it: (spinweight) - (swingweight). This gets close but isn't exact. Now I has a twistweight adapter for my Briffidi so all measurements are pure.

[@HuyNguyen-kd5vz]

@@TennCom what strings and what tension would you recommend for this racquet?

[@micah2237]

Ok, Beckett- so while I love this racquet, I think it might be causing me to have tennis elbow and shoulder issues due to the head heaviness and huge swingweight (despite adding 10-12 grams in the handle), and I'm thinking I may have to abandon my sweet sweet Tfight. Can you tell me if you think this is prudent?

[@TennCom]

I'm not too surprised. I always thought the TFIGHTs played stiffer than their RA's indicated. Its too bad TF doesn't let you get the 18x19 in any other weights.

[@micah2237]

​@@TennCom yeah, for real. i'm going to demo some other racquets and see what happens

[@andonivr]

How do you compare this with the new Prestige MP L and the Prostaff V13 315gr. I have been considering to switch the racket to something lighter to win speed, but I do not want to lose control.

[@harbilito4910]

how do you compare it with tfight 305 rs (previous model)

[@dutchtacos]

thoughts on this vs whiteout 18x20? and how about reducing the swingweight on this by dropping the balance towards the handle more, more weight, its not that heavy stock - not like the 315. would that make the racket too different for what it's meant?

[@TennCom]

Adding weight to then handle would just lower the balance point, so you'd still have the hefty swingweight to deal with. Assuming everything is on-spec you can expect like a 10SW difference between the two racquets, which is a lot, but especially as we get towards 340 strung. Beyond that, the main differences are grip shape (WO is normal, ISO is rectangular) which is a deal breaker for some, me included, and the Whiteout is ever so slightly more raw and less muted than the TFIGHT, but the TFIGHT have better stability and power.

[@brandomaxwell]

Welcome to the High Swingweight Club, Beckett. You’re right: one needs higher swing speeds to take advantage of a beefy 338 kg x cm². I’d only add that doing this is about learning how to accelerate the frame versus doing what so many of us do, which is to ‘muscle’ the ball, a bad habit encouraged by today’s lighter racquets. Try muscling a 338 and you’ll end up with arm fatigue in a trice. No, higher SWs are for teaching advanced players the incredible effortlessness of the heavy ball.

[@TennCom]

Yeah I'm working on generating more power using my body and weight transfer. TFIGHT definitely forced me to do that a little more than I was before.

[@brandomaxwell]

Precisely; and no surprise that you 'get it.' Whether you decide to stay in the HSC, it definitely teaches you how to use your kinetic chain better than before!

[@TennCom]

I’m used to high SW, my ETs are modified in the same range, just not used to high SW and high TW. I think before I was using high SW as a substitute for body weight transfer which is not ideal.

[@brandomaxwell]

Silly me; of course you're a HSC member in good standing, as are most customizers.

[@gregmaier5151]

Can’t you reduce sw a bit by adding leather grip and going with 17 thinner gauge strings?

[@TennCom]

going with thinner strings would help for sure but adding a leather grip wouldn't do much. Usually leather is heavier so you actually risk increasing the SW, but it would only be by a fraction of a kgcm^2

[@CR4WLFC]

I thought you wanted to switch to something easier and forgiving?

[@TennCom]

It’s quite a bit more forgiving than the Extreme Tour for my game. The SW isn’t an issue and the off-centre is way better. The Extreme has nothing off-centre.

[@USKangaroo]

I am interested in TFIGHT ISO 315 (16 x 19) version. Would this one be more powerful compared to the 305 version?

[@TennCom]

I think things would be pretty close. The swingweight on the 305 is quite a bit higher. I think swingweight is the number one driver of power, however, the 16x19 and higher stiffness on the 315 might make it feel more forgiving.

[@Treyshadow]

@@TennCom I switched to the new ISO 315 after having the ISO 305 for the past year. The 315 fixes many of the mobility limited shots I hit like tight backhands. My server also became more potent on the ISO 315.

[@Peaceful13]

best string for this racket. i got it with confidential but wanna try something better

[@TennCom]

I like Grapplesnake Tour M8 in this stick

[@hanslanda1597]

Wilson Blade 18/20?

[@TennCom]

The TFIGHT feels like what the Blades used to feel like before they dropped the stiffness. Control isn't as good, but the power and stability are way higher on the TFIGHT

[@briandmello1981]

Hi Beckett. I was trying to get this racquet from Courtside Sports but the TENNCOM10 code was not valid. Is it the case or should I be able to still use it? Thanks.

[@TennCom]

Hi, sorry, that code won't be active going forward. Not sure exactly how we'll be proceeding with that. If you call the store and tell them you tried to use the code, they might give you the 10% anyway.

[@briandmello1981]

@@TennCom I did email them yesterday to check as well but I got no reply so far.

[@JadenBartolome]

This racquet seems so good, but I can’t demo it in my area. I was wondering is the hl balance too low to quickly maneuver it for fast paced doubles volley.

[@TennCom]

it definitely not my favourite doubles racquet

[@clovergaming7575]

​​@@TennCom would the blade v9 be a good doubles raquet? I'm kinda split between 305 and the v9 18x20, I use an extreme auxetic .

[@leeandguitar]

Can anyone say how this racket compares to a Blade Pro?

[@nicky_wong]

I faced the same problem with my forehand as I'm switching to 315 RS due to the grip shape. Do you have any suggestions? I have a semi-western grip, maybe a little towards eastern. Thanks!

[@TennCom]

I personally gave up on the racquet. Part of it is due to the grip shape. You can sand down the grip and then replace the buttcap with another manufacturer's. You should be able to buy spare buttcaps from most major retailers. Just make sure to count your passes to make sure each side is sanded down the right amount.

[@samstallings3395]

Thanks!

[@TennCom]

thanks Sam!

[@Dd-wi8bk]

What are you using to measure the swing weight?

[@TennCom]

Its called the Briffidi SW1! Its a custom 3D printed tool that comes with a very well designed, and regularly updated app. I highly recommend.

[@victorchen8484]

The courtside link is a rs305？

[@TennCom]

It’s the only TF they’ve got in stock atm

[@carlo8899]

Where did you get that swing weight machine?

[@TennCom]

www.briffidi.com/product/sw1/ Highly recommend. The app still gets regular updates and the overall service experience is excellent. Owner is smart, passionate and attentive.

[@carlo8899]

Thank you bud!

[@zxbillfo]

Μy comment dissapeared so i ll try again.Its in my bag the last 3 months.I use it more against heavy hitters.It gives me the stability and i can force them back so i m in the game right away.I play on clay so babolay aero and now extreme mp gives me the benefit of easy returns.But iso 305 always give me the confidence i need.I ve strung it moslty with msv co focus 1,18 mains and l.element 1,25 crosses.I ve tried hyper g soft 1,25 (too underpowered) and lynx tour 1,25 that struggles the dense frame with its thikness.So i m thinking of full bed of emement in 23kg now.Any suggestions for stringing (exept grapplsnake witch is rare in europe)?

[@TennCom]

What tension are you at? Have you tried dropping the tension about 20% Vs your Aero/Extreme?

[@zxbillfo]

@@TennCom i tried (new) aero at 24kg full bed which was good then 24/23 i had no control and now in 24,5 kg and i might go to 25kg as it is a really soft frame! in extreme i play with 24/23 but i might go a kilo up with lynx tour or stay in 24/23 in full bed of element cause i know element does not perform well in high kilos.So i might go to 23 kg full bed of element in iso 305.I played for a year with tecnifibre T fight 305 XTC and after many set ups best kilos where 22,5.Do yoy think iso performs better in low ?

[@TennCom]

@@zxbillfo Yeah I really like the ISO in lower tension. I would recommend you try 22kg with a normal string, probably more like 23kg with element. I liked my ISO at 20kg (44lbs) but that was with M8 which performs excellently at low tensions and in the 1.30mm gauge. I actually think Lynx Tour would probably work well down around 20kg too.

[@googlereviewer1944]

You need to have ATP after your name to use a 338SW racquet will....

[@delgado1430]

Can you help me? Im playing with a babolat pure drive 300 2018 and now i`m feeling some pain on my wrist when i play. I already tried the new tfight 305 and when i play with that racket i feel like my wrist is with much less pain and more comfortable. Is it a good option to trade it for the new tfight 305?

[@TennCom]

Have you restrung your Pure Drive recently? Could just be old strings.

[@delgado1430]

@@TennCom yes I already broke the strings several times and I’m playing with tecnifibre ice code

[@TennCom]

@@delgado1430 ice code is a pretty stiff string. Might help to try something softer first. Polytour Pro is a good starting place.

[@delgado1430]

@@TennCom ok thanks for helping me😉

[@sudharshan91]

i have a doubt, am started playing tennis last year. i have used prostaff precession 100 sq inch with3 8/4 grip size. as i had tendonitis in finger, i was advised to go for smaller grip size. so am looking for a different racket. should i go for TF iso 295 or T fight rs 295... and i have been trying 98sq inch racket also, so can i opt for iso 305 or rs 305?

[@TennCom]

I would go for the 295. If you can get a good price on the RS, its better to save the money as a beginner.

[@sudharshan91]

@@TennCom as you mentioned money, i am from India... You mentioned price for 295 rs and 295iso difference or between 295rs and 305rs.. if it's between 295rs and 305rs... There's is very little price difference in india. And about the string pattern in 305 also, is it suitable for beginners? Thanks for ur reply man. And thanks in advance again

[@TennCom]

@@sudharshan91 stick with the 295. The 305 is for very advanced users, high swingweight and tight pattern make it tough to use for even intermediate players.

[@sudharshan91]

@@TennCom thanks sir. ☺️

[@giancarlodianon7969]

I have heard that this racket can cause tennis elbow..how true?

[@TennCom]

every racquet can cause tennis elbow

[@Bambotb]

Better than extreme tour ? How ?

[@TennCom]

power and stability but worse in every other way

[@Bambotb]

@@TennCom lol is stability that bad in extreme ? Which would you pick? How about tf40 305 vs extreme tour

[@TennCom]

I havent tried the TF40 but would prob pick the Extreme due to the grip shape of TF.@@Bambotb

[@Bambotb]

@@TennCom ok you'd pick extreme over iso 305 too if grip isn't an issue ? Is it bc stability is bad in extreme ?

[@TennCom]

@@Bambotb I think the 338SW with the ISO is just too much for me once I get to the 3rd set so I’d probably pick the extreme tour and customize it

[@Drwatcherman]

I demoed this with high hopes, and was disappointed. It just felt so hollow. Like hitting the ball with an aluminum can. Ended up going with the solinco whiteout 18x20.

[@KairosVn]

There is only 1 con for this racquet. The string patern make the strings die too fast.

[@aaronschnell1424]

❤️❤️❤️

[@johnnacke2017]

Beckett… SW is too high for this guy…. I just ordered the new Radical MP…. Have you reviewed this racquet ? Ciao, John

[@TennCom]

No yet, but i should have my hands on one by next week!

[@gregmaier7909]

The 300 is for the every day playe and is fast and whippyr. Even Swiatek is using it. lol. The 305 is a beast to swing and you better be young or a 5.0+ or you will be wasting your money imho.

[@TennCom]

Did you check out TF's release video for Iga switching? You can see them measuring her sticks in the background and they had like a 345 swingweight.

[@gregmaier7909]

@@TennCom True.Yeah, with a leather grip one of mine is 334. They prob threw some lead on the hoop to counteract it which got them to 345. Still though, the 305 is a more beastly racquet, both with the extra 5g static but more so the head heaviness. I can use the 300 with a one handed backhand, the 305 would have me in for shoulder surgery. lol Review the 300, its the people's T-Fight!

[@TennCom]

@@gregmaier7909 I actually hit a friends RS300 and really liked it so the new one is slightly tempting

[@Maxx61]

I had a brief relationship with this model but once I cheated on it with TF-X1, the divorce soon followed. Nonetheless, a great choice for many.

[@TennCom]

Interesting... I haven't seen a lot of buzz on this racquet. What do you like about the X1?

[@Maxx61]

@@TennCom Love the open 16x19 and dampening. It feels as soft as the Clash but more powerful. In fact I think it's the company's most powerful racquet. I'm 61 and don't move around nearly as much as I used to but from the baseline this is a sawed-off shotgun with a high launch angle. They were sold out in most shops in the USA for a while but maybe they're in stock now.

[@fingersm]

Elbow breaker

[@marcovela4074]

hit the gym

[@lsfire3489]

which string did you use?

[@TennCom]

I tried Tour Sniper (52lbs) and Tour M8 (44lbs) and preferred the Tour M8

[@ryantakach1478]

@@TennCom do you recommend stringing the m8 at a lower tension like 44

[@TennCom]

@@ryantakach1478 yes, it works especially well in tighter patterns like this

[@ryantakach1478]

@@TennCom thanks for the reply. What tension would you use on the new pure aero

[@TennCom]

@@ryantakach1478 with M8 i would use 46

[@peltotalo]

First!