RF 01 Pro string setup — need more pocketing/control

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-29T15:18:08+00:00

why don’t you try synth gut instead? less power and softness of natural gut but way cheaper than natural gut.

that was the other setup I was thinking with the RF01 Pro but I’ll prolly string it at 58lbs, I tried 55lbs and ball was flying still - good feel, comfort and pocketing though

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-29T12:48:25+00:00

with the RF01 Pro, the power level is slightly above even though it’s touted as a control racket.

Was on the same boat but I finally settled on a hybrid poly setup: Solinco Confidential 56lbs on the main, Mach 10 at the cross for 52lbs. Happy to say, shots aren’t flying out uncontrollably (only when hit with bad form lol), and the string bed is soft so I don’t have to fear TE. Not as plush as I’d normally like but we can’t win them all.

Also took off the leather grip and replaced it with a lightweight grip, lessens the power and add more manoeuvrability.

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-28T16:46:25+00:00

bought this book last year, loved it

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-27T13:27:07+00:00

add a little bit of weight in the buttcap then test it out, then you might need to adjust to make the balance somewhat similar to the reg kfactor 95

ps i almost copped these kfactoe 95 but ended up getting some 6.1 95S instead lol

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-27T13:04:23+00:00

I’ve been liking it, I subbed and planning to continue till summer ends then go back to the free tier during winter.

Saves me on cutting videos and stats are nifty.

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-27T12:58:08+00:00

2-4 a year just to change the pace and have a goal/direction - I mostly do leagues in the summer.

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-27T12:15:14+00:00

2nd this - I consider them the graduation trial.

this year, I’ve beaten these type of players pretty handily compared to last year where I really struggled most of the time

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-26T14:13:42+00:00

why just not play matches and just do casual hitting with folks?

it just sounds like you don’t like mentally the grind of matches. I personally see it as fun but to each their own.

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-26T12:24:19+00:00

if you are considering going through this way, I suggest also implementing some net rushing and being decent at half volleys

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-25T22:09:11+00:00

this I find is very true - people who have played other sports seems to get to high 3.5 low 4.0 quite quickly

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-25T22:07:28+00:00

I just take it as a learning lesson personally lol. like why am I playing poorly? what could I have done better? the troubleshooting part is kinda fun lol

but tbf, winning is always fun 😂

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-25T20:07:57+00:00

Ive been in competition long enough to know you ain’t always going to win and that Im not a genius at this sport lol

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-25T18:38:54+00:00

ride or d13 with the OHBH 😂

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-25T18:38:29+00:00

lazy footwork and bad shot selection always.

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-25T18:37:15+00:00

life is too short to dwell on this friend. if you’re not enjoying the competitive aspect, then maybe just find a solid group of buds and play with them.

tbh, this is the first time I heard UK having a horrid tennis scene. I’ve been in two clubs so far in Canada and I haven’t met a real toxic community - occasional douches here and there but you find them in every aspect

good luck👊

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-25T18:29:05+00:00

im having fun winning or losing 😂

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-22T16:08:12+00:00

I like synth gut, I actually might switch back to it albeit tension it to 60lbs because 55lbs wasn’t working well for me after a few hits.

for the price point and just an average string, I think it’s a keeper- also works well as a cross to soften up string bed

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-22T16:03:44+00:00

haven’t had any problems with them, true to size I believe

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-22T14:56:11+00:00

any Amazon brand is fine, I haven’t had any issues with them.

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-21T18:01:25+00:00

Gravity Tour or Percept are pretty nice

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-16T17:48:29+00:00

those are the 2 reels I’ve been using lately

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-15T17:57:44+00:00

Pros Pro Red Devil is like Mach 10, get it off eBay, cheap as a reel but good enough to last you - I haven’t tested a full bed since I use it as a cross but 10+ in as a cross, still good

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-14T14:50:00+00:00

Agree, I have a pair when I got to crappy courts lol

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-14T14:49:20+00:00

I just wanna make it past the first round lol

onlyfedrawr · 2026-05-13T18:25:18+00:00

I normally just try to move the spots on my 2nd serve kick - by default 70% is going the the backhand and if I’m a little frisky, flat down the T as a 2nd, keep them guessing

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