At first, I liked playing
aggressive baseline tennis with the F4.0. I found easy access to power and spin
on my groundstrokes. But it seemed that sometimes I would hit two balls
identically, with different results—one would go exactly where I targeted, the
other long or into the bottom of the net. It got better the longer I hit, but I
never quite felt like I could relax and confidently ‘go’ for a shot. That
changed when I cut out the multi-filament string and put Dunlop Black Widow in
this frame. Not only did the spin increase, so did my consistency.
Serves and returns were great with this frame. Power, spin and placement on the serve was quite
good, though I was a little streaky on first serves. I loved ripping flat
returns or dipping topspin rollers at the feet of a net-rushing server. Volleys
were the favorite part of my playtest with the F4.0 Tour. The frame was heavy
enough to counteract pace from my opponent, but maneuverable enough for any
reflex volley. All-in-all, a solid doubles racquet.
Head Size:
100 sq. in. / 645.16 sq. cm.
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Length: 27in / 68.58cm
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Strung Weight: 11.5oz / 326.02g
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Balance: 12.75in / 32.39cm / 6 pts HL
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Swingweight: 316
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Stiffness: 68
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Beam Width: 23mm / 24mm / 23.5mm /
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Composition: Graphite/Biofibre
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String Pattern:
16 Mains / 19 Crosses
Mains skip: 8T 8H
One Piece
No Shared Holes
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String Tension: 52-62 pounds
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