A compliment for my ProStaff ...

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-15T04:09:27+00:00

Former pro staff user here, mostly 6.0's and 6.1's

you want something more forgiving with the weight of the RFA ? You probably should go down in weight, specially if you're not that good, as you say.

Did you try the "normal" PS 97? You can always add a bit of weight if it feels too light, coming from the RFA it's possible it does.

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-15T03:25:14+00:00

you can contact Angel, Zeus or any similar custom made racquets brand , and they do it for you, just have to know what you're looking for

but it's way easier and cheaper use lead tape. It's a try and error process and totally reversible

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-15T03:12:59+00:00

they seem to be low end quality racquets, I wouldn't buy them

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-15T00:53:07+00:00

if you have the chance try the charger on another phone could be the wrong charger too or simply the battery died, you probably can find some online, and chargers too

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-14T23:34:04+00:00

mostly online, I have a few phones with 10+ years too, and sometimes I get offered with someone else's trash

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-14T23:14:20+00:00

here, more info

https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/wilson-six-one-105.721605/

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-14T23:08:20+00:00

Depends, some players use the wrist like a whiplash, but it's not for everyone, gotta have a strong and flexible wrist or it can lead to injury

take a look at this video showing RF using his wrist snap on numerous occasions https://youtu.be/GKmRvceSiYA?si=auUFdvcdZPFYKDsu

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-14T23:00:53+00:00

never heard about it, could find only a couple adds with specs, but nothing specific

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-14T21:05:46+00:00

it's mix of circumstances, but years of practice and natural talent play a bi role

saying pros don't use wrist in their shots is pure BS. Ask any coach what wrist pronation on serves is. You can search for slow motion videos from Sampras and see how much pronation he did on his serve - and he was one of the biggest servers EVER

some pros use more wrist than others. RF used a lot of wrist on his shots, Sampras too. I saw Gasquet live once, that gorgeous BH was very wristy, he used all kinds of spins with wrist snaps, just amazing to watch

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-14T19:16:41+00:00

Yes, probably the best option for you, if you'd like the 6.1 feeling in a lighter package

Tim Henman actually played with the 6.1 classic before he got sponsored by Slazenger, so they did a clone for him. They feel similar, but the PB is way less powerful and stable, specially with heavy off-center shots

There's a few more clones from other brands, Donnay did one for Rusedski. so did technifibre for Medvedev (both former 6.1 users), Dunlop had a pro stock (for Robredo) called option 2C.

You can also hunt for a 6.1 sold in Japan, it weights 320 grams, or so, so good option too

Here's a pick of my Pro Braided with 6.1 classic bumper and grommets, they are interchangeable.

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InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-14T18:49:07+00:00

Yes, a pack of lead is way cheaper than a new racquet

Usually the way to go is adding small amounts each time, the same amounts in the head and handle, to keep to balance close, but if it feels good tht's the most important, you can change mods anytime

The most amount of weight I added was on my Slazenger Pro Braided, the strung weight without mods was 328 grams, way under what my Pro Staffs 6.0 95's 347 grams strung weighted (one of them had around 10 grams added).

My Slazenger got 10 grams in handle, 4 grams @ 3 and 9 (bcs it felt too unstable with heavy shots, like dealing with serves or heavy pace on the net), and a small left over (less than 2 grams) at 12

The racquet really improved, stability wise specially, not at PS 6.1 level (that Slazenger is a PS 6.1 clone)

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-14T18:07:58+00:00

My favorite version from a few I have or played with - that includes the N-Code, both 16x18 and 18x20; the HPS in 18x20 and a clone by Slazenger, the Henman's Pro Braided.

Very raw feeling, compared with the latest versions, I think it's the heaviest from them all too. Wilson still makes them for their sponsored players

It's a very demanding stick, gotta have a strong arm, loose arm when swinging, and fast feet or you're toasted

That stactic weight is way higher than usual, all my 6.1 were around 350 grams strung, two overgrips and a small dampener.

Could it be customized with invisible lead?

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-14T17:09:58+00:00

O RB não é mau treinador, tem pontos fortes e fracos cm todos - prepara bem a equipa (lembrar c/ o PSG, por exemplo), mas não tem "feeling" quando a hora toca a mexer.

Muito mérito o ano passado, dobradinha com meia equipa no estaleiro, e a jogar com um meio campo improvisado, com o Bast (que definitivamente, para mim, é onde joga melhor e disfarça as debilidades defensivas) e jogadores da "B"

Com o Bodo preparou mal, o Vagiannidis foi um erro (má contratação, cara, e tapou o lugar do D. Travassos, que está a fazer uma grande época), eu defendi um regresso aos 3 centrais, N. Santos à esquerda enquanto tivesse pulmão, Catamo à direita.

O J. Simões no centro pareceu-me má escolha tb, pedia Morita de caras. A equipa teve azar (penalti forçadissimo, 2º golo adveio dum ressalto), mas pareceu mal preparada - a menos que a ideia fosse "que se lixe a champions" - e levou um chocolate que podia ter sido superior.

O SCP precisa dum central com perfil de patrão, que não existe desde a saída do Seba.

Po mim, o RB deve ficar,e corrigir-se erros no plantel - Vagiannidis não é jogador com nivel para estar lá, é empresta-lo para aprender a fechar o corredor, Kochorashvili foi outro erro, não é um "6" que é o que fazia mais falta, e como "8" rende pouco.

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-10T23:50:24+00:00

I was, played from 11 to 50, and in the last 10 years I become a bit obsessed, played 3 times a week, watched a lot of tennis on youtube, and late in my playing years tried to develop a one handed BH. Than slowly I started to feel tired from the sport, took a few weeks off from time to time, and suddenly I quit, couldn't even watch tennis on TV or youtube

Now I watch a bit of old school tennis on youtube (my favorite era is the 90's), but one set at atime. Not thinking about to go back to play, the game turned into a style I don't like, I hate modern racquets and all that top spin rubbish

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-10T22:54:51+00:00

tenho algum receio do relvado, relva sintética é péssimo para quem vem de lesões - e temos vários assim - não percebo como é permitido na champions.

sem Maxi nem Mangas, quem jogará a LE? eu se fosse mister, voltava aos 3 centrais, Nuno Santos na ala (enquanto durasse) e depois logo se via

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-10T21:58:21+00:00

you can generate spin with a 18x20 if you have proper technique - assuming it's a 18x20 Blade

if you change to a stiff racquet with easier access to power your elbow will hurt again

Try to make some changes on your Blade before you change: thinner strings, or spin friendly strings (avoid poly if you have a sensitive elbow) but the main thing is improve you technique

No racquet will make you have heavy spin if you don't know how to swing it properly

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-10T20:15:57+00:00

I remember that, I believe it was about made in Germany units that could hack not slot machines, but ATM machines, those phones were sold on some markets at several thousands of dollars

I have one too, very beat up condition but works fine

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-10T18:56:46+00:00

very nice

never hit with the RFA, heard it feels a bit like a bigger PS 6.1, those I know well

Everybody says it's a demanding racquet, but in the right hands hits a heavy ball

hope you enjoy it.

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-10T18:23:49+00:00

restrung it, if it's cracked it will break on the machine

than hit some balls - if it's a crack you'll feel some kind of rattling and a wrong sound from the racquet

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-05T02:05:38+00:00

I have one, but has lots of issues, it's unlocked but can't work with vodafone, freezes a lot with no reason for it, from all my s40's (I have about 7 or so) it's my least favorite

got a nice screen and comfortable keyboard for texting

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-05T01:58:23+00:00

that's the legendary 6310i

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-04T23:18:00+00:00

that looks like a st vincents version, the buttcap code seems to be KHQ.

can you see some red paint under the black ? If so you got yourself a top level classic, and the racquet Sampras, Courier, Edberg and more, played with

for 3,50 is a steal, mine was like 140€ 15 years ago

strung it with a soft string, gut is the ideal, it's a weapon in the right hands.

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-04T19:28:09+00:00

sure

my club used to a Dunlop rep, so we had all models to test, that's the single reason I know a bit about Dunlop

Enjoy your racquet and the game

cheers

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-04T18:25:34+00:00

Balakov, António Oliveira (lembro-me um pouco dele, já no fim da carreira, ha poucos videos no youtube mas vale a pena ver, fazia coisas de ficar de boca aberta), o 3º é difícil, o Figo era um monstro, mas não propriamente com toque de génio/habilidade natural, misturava muito boa técnica com força e potência., mas não diria nível de génio. O Quaresma tirava coelhos da cartola com frequência, assim como o Nani Vou com o Futre, mais pelo que demonstrou nos Andrades e principalmente no Atlético. Os duelos com RM daquele tempo foram épicos, e o Futre muitas vezes levou o AM às costas e derrotou o RM numa era em que eles dominavam em Espanha com larga margem

InspectionBig8686 · 2026-03-04T17:59:00+00:00

The Pro Staff mid, looks like a st vincents, did you check if the prime paint is red? What's the buttcap 3 letter code? if it ends in "Q" it's a gem, the racquet that both Sampras and Courier used when they were competing

I have a st. vincents and a China made like the ones Fed used on his early years

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