Comments: I had tried the regular Ti80 but it was just too heavy to replace my RQiS 1 Tour. The Lite version, albeit .3 oz lighter than my RQiS 1 Tour, plays solidly and offers that throat flex that I love in a Yonex racquet. I'm a baseliner who only ventures to the net when I have to run down a drop shot (or in doubles). I get great spin and a good amount of power without the feeling that I'm having to muscle the ball. Creating angles is easy and the flex gives you that extra few milliseconds to force your opponent into picking a side or getting passed. The 98 headsize is perfect and the thin beam adds good feel. Serving is comfortable and volleying is solid, but, again, I play best with this racquet at the baseline.
From: Tony. 5/11
String type and tension: Big Ace Micro @ 56 lbs
NTRP Rating: 4.5

Comments: I was just curious as to whether or not the TW team would be performing a playtest for this racquet.
I demoed it and I know that I certainly enjoyed playing with it; its feel is unlike most Yonex racquets in that it seems to have a crisper and slightly less buttery response. When hitting out on my shots I found that I was able to keep the balls where I wanted them yet still manage to put plenty of pace on my shots. The serve was a little bit difficult for me to get accustomed to, but in the end it turned out fine as well. I'm thinking of switching to this racquet depending on whether or not I find it more suitable to my game than the new V Core racquets.
From: Adam, Miami, FL, USA, 02/11
String type and tension: Luxilon Spin/Gamma TNT2, 60lbs
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 4.5
(Andy, we do not have any plans at this time to review this frame.—TW Staff)