Saturday 4 July 2015

Yamaha Secret 04

the legendary Yamaha Secret 04
 Revered as one of Yamaha's best ever sticks!  Of course, beauty (and status) is very much in the eye of the beholder when it comes to tennis rackets as everyone's playing style and racket bias is different.  I bought this one knowing that it was a very stiff and heavy frame...not light and flexible like most of my other Yamaha frames, which I prefer.  But curiousity in a racket which seemed to be a seeming opposite to the other Yamaha's I had tried made be want to get it.  In terms of comparison, think more in the line of Wilson Pro-Staff for stiffness and plough through.  It is certainly a beast! Hard to find good examples too, so if you want a nice second hand one check the paint job carefully to make sure there are no chips.  Mine has several, but it hard to tell from the photos until you get up close and personal in real life!  Endorsed by Yannick Noah, this tells you how old it is.

strange signature style Mr Noah!

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