TF40 2022 Racquet Review - 305 18x20, 315 18x20, 315 16x19 

Thanks! I won't stop. The whole idea of Tennisnerd to "tell it like it is" or at least how I perceive it :)

Hey , where did you end up putting the weight?

@@NEPALESE.AMERICAN didn't keep it that long. Mine was actually underspeced. 307 grams unstrung... Very good racket as a platform.

Hi Charlie, I'm wondering how a racket with such low HL balance (2/3 pts strung) and high swing weight ( 333 Jonas racket don't know about yours) can be so good in maneuverability as you said? specs say completely the opposite )) that's why I'm a little bit doubting to get this racket or not, or maybe go for the new speed pro.

@@Soul_guided it is a good question! Swingweight is around 330, which sounds heavy but Jonas agreed with what I said as well, that for some reason the racquet is very maneuverable. I don’t have a scientific answer, it could be in his and my head. I’ve played with almost every racquet on the market and this is top 5 in my opinion in maneuverability. I’m not a huge guy but I’m pretty strong so that could have something to do with it as well and I’m about a 6.0 level player. So maneuverable to me could be way different to you. Comparing it to my V8’s, it was definitely better in that department. This racquet and it’s specs don’t match the way it plays. I hit with it first, then checked out the specs and couldn’t believe it. I think reading a ton into specs can get into your head a bit. That’s why I always just hit with a racquet first so my thoughts and opinions come from the experience, not what I read and put in my head. My advice would be to demo it. That’s what I did. Never just buy a racquet without trying a decent amount. The new Speed Pro is about 330 swingweight as well, just a heads up. Heard good things about that racquet as well. Make sure your level matches the racquet. You’ll hate if your level is low and you get a very advanced stick!

@@Mewborne89 cheers mate , make sense what you said , I agree that it’s better to test the racket rather then stuck on specs. I’m strong intermediate , 4.0- 4.5 , recently have played with gravity pro for some times , but then I realised that when I play more with advanced players on high pace or I’m not physically in very good shape to move properly racket became cumbersome to play after 1:00hrs . Now I’m playing with new prestige mp ( 18/19) with leather grip , this racket also lack in manoeuvrability if I play under the same conditions mentioned above due to the high swing weight . So I’m looking for control oriented racket , arm friendly , with nice feel , but little bit more forgiving and more manoeuvrable , unfortunately I can’t demo the racket her, I buy, test for few weeks , then sell on eBay if I don’t like it . Some how I feel this racket might suit my game , obviously I’m not so advanced like you , but I’m used to middle heavy range of control oriented rackets with the average swing weight of 330 , anything above 335 sw could be a bit cumbersome to play for me .

@@Soul_guided okay, you’re actually at a solid level that is open to a good amount of racquets. You’re got great taste in racquets! The Prestige with a leather grip is a nice racquet and love the Gravity Pro. I’m a leather grip user as well. So I have a few suggestions now that I know a little more about you. The first one is the most boring, and that is get stronger with that you have. That’ll open you up to be able to use almost any racquet. What I mean is maybe use yours more or start working with some weights. But if you don’t want to do that, here are a couple options. Try the Blade V8. It’s a very solid racquet but in stock form, maybe even with a leather grip the swingweight is nice and low but hits like a heavy racquet. Then I would recommend this stick, the Tecnifibre TF 40, probably the 16x19. It has a lower swingweight than the 18x20 and the string pattern would be better for your level. If you try the new Speed’s, probably go with the Pro because although the SW is close to 330, it gives you a little extra pop than these other sticks do with the bigger head and thicker beam. It’s going to be like the Gravity though but add a little power. If you really want to go outside the box, highly recommend Yonex. The new E Zone was super solid and so was the new Yonex V Core. The Head Extreme Tour is another one you would really like and definitely throw on a leather grip and add a little lead. Besides that nothing out there is worth much of a try IMO. I would say pick a new stick and stay with it while you learn and get stronger physically. Any of the sticks I mentioned will suit you well. Especially the Blade V8 because it’s got the most solid feel with the lowest SW. Good luck! Let me know if you have anymore questions. I’m a big racquet nerd and I can always narrow this list down with more info on you. Your size, stroke style, age, game style, etc.

Hey Charlie, which version of this new frame did you go for?

Chris Edwards @TW recently switched to the new model of Head Speed Pro, but yes his racket of choice for a few years was previous generation TF40 305g 18x20

Hi, the grip shape felt the same to me, quite rectangular.

Not Jonas and kinda late, more headlight racquet tends to be more whippy. That helps with technique of generating topspin.

Right on

The Tfight is more powerful and offers less control.

@@Tennisnerd thanks Jonas. Will try and demo the TF40 18x20 for sure

Yes that is much easier to use in my opinion

@@Tennisnerd Tanks. We need a Tecnifibre 305gr 18x20 full cap 😂😉😎

Yes, more pop from the Tfight series! More control from the TF40.

No issues with the one-handed-backhand, but the grip on the Tecnifibre racquets is quite rectangular.

You might also want to consider head prestige mp 2019

That's the million dollar question

@@Tennisnerd Please answer this. stuck between the 2 options

The beam structure of those two frames is very different.

Try the 305 model for a less HL balance and more plow. The 18x20 version should give more control

I’m switched from the V8 to this 18x20 305 if that helps LOL

They're both very good - best to demo first.

@@Tennisnerd We really don't get any demo rackets here in India. No store allows us to demo. We directly have to buy

How did you like the 315?

Why do you think that one is for clay courts?

@@gregmaier7909 too low sw

Quite different racquets - the Clash is all about comfort but has a trampoline effect, the TF40 is more old-school with lots of control.

From 4.5.