Given the variation of the Wilson QC, I would guess the difference is likely more due to the overlapped grid feels in hand, rather than the slight difference in the weight and balance.
Thicker overgrip = thicker handle. It also adds more cushion, which adds comfort. I think it's the added comfort that takes away the feel of the weight of the racquet. Imagine holding that same racquet with a 1 inch handle...you will feel the handle (in your hand) much more than with a 4 3/8. The additional feel in the hand creates a heavier perception of the racquet, which is what Ethan is referring to.
I used to play with Head Prestige Graphene 360+ rackets, shocking QC. 8g weight difference. Then i bought 3 x Prince Phantoms, at half the price of Head rackets, and surpise surprise, they weigh exactly the same, no joke. Balance was also the same, to the mm. And i just bought another 3 x Prince Textreme Tour 100 290 rackets, and boom, all 3 weigh exactly the same and balance the same again! Prince rackets are made in China like Head and Wilson and Babolat but their QC is astonishingly good.
Wilson's superb QC comes free with every racket you buy. Think of Forest Gump "Wilson is like a box of chocolate....you never know what you're going to get"
To further your point. I bought a vcore 97H that everyone said was too heavy. No over grip at all and it plays like a feather. Over grip makes it play like an oak tree.
Let's give the kid some credit. The difference is slight (and maybe built in from the factory), but he feels that difference, and that alone means he as less confidence in the stick. Me? My senses are far less well tuned. I might be able to tell the difference between my Artengo and a 2x4. Maybe.
We used to have customers get two of the same rackets strung with the same string and tension. Tap the strings and go this one is too tight do it over. Ok, came back in 4 hours. Come back do the same thing and oh it's perfect. Failed to them we never restrung it.
You should strip both Rackets and check their differences first. In any case I do not understand how such small differences (within limit of measuring equipment faults) are even noticable.
Those two racquets look identical which means that they might have been selected (you can ask TW to select closest matching racquets in inventory for a small fee) oe customized. I've never had Wilson racquets that were the same weight, balance and swingweight. I used to have five KPS88s and they ranged from 12.5 ounces to 13.1 ounces strung. It seems like this kid is just very sensitive.
Unstrung no overgrips, NO two rackets are identical unless it's a pro stock mold. That burrito I ate 3 hours before my match does more to throw me off than any racket. haha
This is interesting Yesterday I changed my grip with Wilson shock and Wilson white pro ) on a RF97uls (2015 red and black) After hitting with it I felt unsatisfied and I went back to my rf97L (tuxedo )sublime and Wilson pro white overgrip a different feel to it. This morning I was comparing I felt the uls handle was leaning So I did a redo of the overgrip And it seems a bit balanced now. The tuxedo is balanced evenly. I'm planning to restring It soon to a full sensation or as a hybrid with rpm like the tuxedo at 52-53. I agree with Harry and the kid is right on too. It makes sense. More overlap with change balance and feel.
Should’ve just unwrapped the two sticks and then compare them on the scale. Willing to bet the balance was off from the factory. The weight of the overgrip regardless of how you wrap them and how little you cut off is negligible. I think he was trolling on this vid. lol
Come on, this much trouble for a kid?? It’s not like he’s a touring pro or something. Lol. No two racquets are the same anyway. Well, not enough to make that much of a difference for some kid.
Given the variation of the Wilson QC, I would guess the difference is likely more due to the overlapped grid feels in hand, rather than the slight difference in the weight and balance.
Take all the grips off, weigh, balance, and start again
And if the strings are different types and gauges, ideally remove those, too. But we all know Harry is cr*p with racquet matching anyway.
Thicker overgrip = thicker handle. It also adds more cushion, which adds comfort. I think it's the added comfort that takes away the feel of the weight of the racquet. Imagine holding that same racquet with a 1 inch handle...you will feel the handle (in your hand) much more than with a 4 3/8. The additional feel in the hand creates a heavier perception of the racquet, which is what Ethan is referring to.
I used to play with Head Prestige Graphene 360+ rackets, shocking QC. 8g weight difference. Then i bought 3 x Prince Phantoms, at half the price of Head rackets, and surpise surprise, they weigh exactly the same, no joke. Balance was also the same, to the mm. And i just bought another 3 x Prince Textreme Tour 100 290 rackets, and boom, all 3 weigh exactly the same and balance the same again! Prince rackets are made in China like Head and Wilson and Babolat but their QC is astonishingly good.
I still think wilson rackets are overpriced... 😅
Where I stay Wilson and Yonex racquets are cheaper and babolat is crazy expensive
Overlap more＝ grip size bigger = feel different as grip changes
Different strings and gauges can effect the weight and swing weight
the kid's got 2 blades with 3 pt difference in balance.
as usual with wilson
My clashes got 1.4cm balance difference 🤦🏻♂️
Wilson's superb QC comes free with every racket you buy.
Think of Forest Gump "Wilson is like a box of chocolate....you never know what you're going to get"
@@ponchogp7870 Compliments of their shit made in China.
To further your point. I bought a vcore 97H that everyone said was too heavy. No over grip at all and it plays like a feather. Over grip makes it play like an oak tree.
Let's give the kid some credit. The difference is slight (and maybe built in from the factory), but he feels that difference, and that alone means he as less confidence in the stick. Me? My senses are far less well tuned. I might be able to tell the difference between my Artengo and a 2x4. Maybe.
Go to be superhuman to be able to sense that subtle of a difference :)
Its a feel. For most tennis players they are sensitive when something doesnt feel the way they are used too. Those are called the nut cases.
Why does Novak Djokovic have to add lead tape to his racquet? Can't Head make perfectly balanced custom racquets for their number one tennis pro?
We used to have customers get two of the same rackets strung with the same string and tension. Tap the strings and go this one is too tight do it over. Ok, came back in 4 hours. Come back do the same thing and oh it's perfect. Failed to them we never restrung it.
Harry, you didn´t show if both rackets are the same length (it´s supposed to, but I would have checked that first).
I bought 4 mizunos and they were all completely different. I ended up only using one
1 point difference? That tells me about the oversensitive kid. I know, 'cause I too have that kind of customer...
I bet the difference is the racket handle where the resin are glued/made.. if take out the grip, you can see the finishes
Nothing to do with the overgrip, just (bad) QC from Wilson...the 0.5 gr difference is not gonna make any significant difference at all.
Do you do balancing services?
You should strip both Rackets and check their differences first. In any case I do not understand how such small differences (within limit of measuring equipment faults) are even noticable.
Why is not head light/heavy points not mentioned? As I watched I could see a difference, I think.
Those two racquets look identical which means that they might have been selected (you can ask TW to select closest matching racquets in inventory for a small fee) oe customized. I've never had Wilson racquets that were the same weight, balance and swingweight. I used to have five KPS88s and they ranged from 12.5 ounces to 13.1 ounces strung. It seems like this kid is just very sensitive.
OCD
@@warehouse13graphicsolutions Yeah, but we've had a number of great tennis players that look like they are OCD.
@@movdqa I'm as OCD as they come. And, I agree. OCD is not a bad thing. Just look at how clean and neat my house is haha
Where r u now? This is a Californian shop?
Unstrung no overgrips, NO two rackets are identical unless it's a pro stock mold. That burrito I ate 3 hours before my match does more to throw me off than any racket. haha
This is interesting
Yesterday I changed my grip with Wilson shock and Wilson white pro ) on a RF97uls (2015 red and black)
After hitting with it I felt unsatisfied and I went back to my rf97L (tuxedo )sublime and Wilson pro white overgrip a different feel to it.
This morning I was comparing I felt the uls handle was leaning
So I did a redo of the overgrip
And it seems a bit balanced now. The tuxedo is balanced evenly.
I'm planning to restring It soon to a full sensation or as a hybrid with rpm like the tuxedo at 52-53.
I agree with Harry and the kid is right on too. It makes sense. More overlap with change balance and feel.
No such racket as a RF97L
www.wilson.com/en-us/tennis/rackets/pro-staff-97l-tennis-racket
@@danieldangelo7937 Yes a pro staff 97l not a rf97l
@willianDean
Ok 👌 good
Yes, more overlap makes the racquet feel head light. I'm surprised you didn't know that
322 vs 331? What was that? And why say "literally" all the time now?
Literally, that´s him. ;)
Half a gram... Hmmm. I'd bet his sticks aren't perfectly matched, definitely not to within less than half a gram in weight, balance and swing weight.
Half a gram diff feel on Wilsons is a win. I don't understand how a company can make racquets for as long as they have and still be so bad at it.
Wilson Quality Control is terrible. That's not a mystery.
Shoots from the hip when laying on masses of lead tape; thinks overgrip overlap alters specs. Welcome to “Harry’s Customisations”! 🤢🤦♂️🤷♂️
...so you say. no empirical evidence
Should’ve just unwrapped the two sticks and then compare them on the scale. Willing to bet the balance was off from the factory. The weight of the overgrip regardless of how you wrap them and how little you cut off is negligible. I think he was trolling on this vid. lol
Thanks for this video interesting!
Wilson history is awful quality but they charge a lot.
Amazing content man..!!
In my next video in 4 hrs, we talk about why tennis wasn’t spelt tenis..”
Omg 🤦🏽♂️
Come on, this much trouble for a kid?? It’s not like he’s a touring pro or something. Lol. No two racquets are the same anyway. Well, not enough to make that much of a difference for some kid.
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Please stop wasting people's time like this. Make it short and to the point. I watched at 2x speed and still it was too long.
I'm just wondering...who is forcing you to watch?
That balance board doesn't look like an accurate method.
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I play terrible w Wilson's. Don't really understand it. Play less terrible w Head Radicals. Ah heck I'm just a terrible player. Dammit.
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