These are the BEST tennis rackets of the year! Top 5 Racket Releases of 2023 | Rackets & Runners
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2023
- Rackets & Runners' Luca Berg shares his thoughts on the 5 best tennis rackets of 2023.
Yonex Vcore 95 v7: racketsandrunners.ca/products...
Yonex Percept 97: racketsandrunners.ca/products...
Wilson Shift 99 V1: racketsandrunners.ca/products...
Babolat Pure Aero 98: racketsandrunners.ca/products...
Head Gravity Pro 2023: racketsandrunners.ca/products...
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I like the review because he explains how a racquet gets certain features. For example, some people just say a racquet is spin friendly without saying what parts of the racquet design that provide that feature.
Thank you very much!
Percept is my favorite racquet that I demoed and bought this year.
Thank you for all your reviews.
You're welcome!
This year I moved to a Gravity MP beefed up to be 322g strung with a swingweight of 328 and its the best racket I have ever used. It feels stable yet manoeuvrable, has put-away power and yet is controlled and feels consistent, I can hit with loads of spin and hit angles but also play flat and aggressive, and when I get pulled out wide under pressure I can get loads of height and depth on my shots. Volleys feel very solid and the feel is great for me. Even slices feel nice! I was coming from a Pure Drive and I wanted more control and this ticks all the boxes.
Where and how did you add weight? Thinking about trying this out
@@timothywojcik2631 3.3g at 24 inches and 6.7g at 1 inch. You will end up with a balance of about 33.1cm btw i forgot to mention that in the comment. I used lead tape in the hoop and also under my replacement grip, however copper tape would also work if you are worried about lead poisoning from the lead tape.
Sorry for the very noob question, but then you say 6.7 g at 1 inch, is that spread evenly on each bevel underneath the grip on the pallet? And the 3.3 grams is on both sides of the racquet?
@@timothywojcik2631 i split the 6.7g into 4 even strips of lead tape and put one strip on each of the wider bevels under my replacement grip. then i split the 3.3g also into 4 strips, 2 strips on each side either side of the strings, this video ruclips.net/video/CRvuMmOcEmw/видео.html&pp=ygUeY3VzdG9taXNhdGlvbiB0ZW5uaXMgd2FyZWhvdXNl explains how to apply the tape in the hoop better
@@john.tennis thank you!
Thanks for the video
You're welcome!
Perfect video ❤ keep it up. Amazing channel and everything! Your FH is a 💣
Thank you 🙌
You are spot on that what makes gravity pro great is the feel. And compared to prior version, the lower swing weight helps tremendously. I wonder if they were to make a 99 version and lower the swing weight a tad more but leave the same beam width - it may be the greatest stick ever created.
That would be such a cool concept...
Right now I’m happily engaged to the Aero 98, but I’m scratching myself to experiment a beefed up Gravity MP!
Great content as usual!
Thank you! A beefed up Gravity MP is AMAZING.
Whats the best for clay?
I bought the 2023 vcore 98 and I COULD NOT hit with that thing. The hoop has SOO much flex that it rendered unpredictable results. I thought about trying the 95 since a smaller head should be more stable (and you confirmed). However i went with the Percept 97H, and I love the balance of flex in the throat and firmness in the hoop. When people ask me what i think of it, I tell them it's what i would call a point and shoot racquet. All that said, you have gained a subscriber, seeing how we have the same feelings on all the racquets we have both tried. Thanks for the content.
Thanks for the great comment! Glad you enjoyed
Thanks so much for the sharing, Luca. I was a pure aero 2019 player, and i recently would like to change my racket to wilson shift or pure aero 98. Could you give me some adivces compared with them? thanks!
I think the 98 would be great for you since it's less of a transition from the 100 (even the 2019). The Shift is unique in it's flex and feel (and very nice) but it will take much more time to get used to it.
Which racquet would you recommend most from Head's lineup for a one handed backhand?
Thanks a bunch!
Been loving the videos
Thank you! I really don't know how to answer the one handed backhand question because I don't have one but I know 1HBH players tend to prefer something head light but very solid yet maneuverable. You may want to try the Boom Pro!
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver thanks a bunch!! That's actually the exact racket I've been looking at so you just sold me on it haha. Appreciate the help!! (Expect an order coming in soon)
Hi champ, currently im using pure drive wimbledon 2022 version. And been trying (and enjoying) to produce spin in my game lately. Im thinking to buy another racket who could produce spin but also not loosing a power i could get from the puredrive. Any suggestions which one i should buy or try? (Vcore or shift maybe?)
The Pure Aero 100 would be the perfect racket to try for you. Very similar to the Pure Drive just with quite a bit more spin.
How do you compare in quality the Extreme Tour with these top 5?
I just bought two of them. Trying Toroline strings with this racket.
It's a fantastic racket; I do prefer these 5, but it has very good spin and decent control/consistency for that spin profile.
Hey champ, great review. Agree Ith the gravity pro but it kills my arms, so does the gravity tour.
Just sold my percept 97.
To me, I always keep in my bag 2 frames, head extreme tour and the amazing solinco whiteout.
Extreme Tour all day!
Which strings do you prefer in the Extreme Tour?
@@born_hard9705
Polytour pro 1.20 (17)
Tour bite soft 1.20
Signum pro plasma pure 1.18
Both @ 22-21
I switch from percept to Gravity Tour the day before the semi-final. Gravity makes me easier to win the cup imo 😂
Can't wait to the new color line up of Gravity in 2024.
I am using Dunlop Black Widow 50lbs works perfect on my Gravity Tour
Thank you! I'd love to try the Whiteout, but unfortunately we don't carry it.
In the list which one could be a good transition from pro staff 6.1 95? I got the first version "the classic" in 18x20 and I like his stability and feel/control especially at net. The percept 97D or Vcore 95 may be a good transition?
Both of those would be great but, I would also recommend trying the Gravity Pro. It's the exact change that Rublev made...
And what about the Boom pro? I see you switch to It, maybe. I'll try to find out some demo here in Rome and as you state in the other video I need to select no more than 2-3 options of modern Classic racquets but easier to use to faster a bit my technique evolution on groundstrokes (1HBH) to start adding spins. I'll take a look at Gravity Pro but I like very much the feedback you provide on Boom Pro. From my understanding a Classic reinvented with some fundamental likes HL, heavy flat serve, manouvrabilty at net but with "Easy" pace on groundstroke with a more than average spin capability.
On spot ratings! Hey but im kind of confused on what racquet to purchase because I'm confused between pure aero 98 and gravity pro as i most often tend to hit the ahot deep outside of the court, what do you think whats better option for me? You can also recommend me something other than these all as well
I think the Gravity Pro would be a great option!
Currently playing with a Blade 98 v7 and looking for a new racket. I am looking for a spin racket with good control. I tried the AP100 but somehow my backhand was not working with that racket. Any suggestions what I should try next?
Give the Aero 98 a go or the Ezone 98. The Ezone will have more control and the Aero more spin.
This year I begun with gravity pro then i bought pure aero 98 and now i play with v core 95
All top rackets make you better player but v core 95 is the winner for me so far. Gravity flaws is on forehand is a bit sluggish when you want to attack a shorter ball. Every thing else perfect. Aero 98 takes the ball early and attack but is too powerfull not in linear way as so mistakes
V core 95 has the best forehand play, picking corners with linear power, but serves may have Long learning curve
Keep going
4.5 level
Im about a 3.5 (different ratings where I live) and have the same problem with attacking junk balls on the forehand. I dont know how I can improve it with the gravity
@@georgebebeselea1291 perfect timing on the ball because gravity is slagish
Could you please suggest which will be better considering strength and control b/n Wilson ultra team v4 and wilson blade tean v8 and ultra tour 95cv v3?
The Blade will hit the perfect sweet spot between the three of those!
I've demoed the Shift, Pure Aero 98, and Gravity Pro. Of these 3, the Shift easily wins. It has the best of all worlds, with no negatives that I could think of.
I can see why you think that, for sure. On paper I think it's one of the most "perfect" rackets.
Besides that the design of new Head gravity line is fabulous!
Agreed!
❤❤❤ Gravity pro is great, but slightly too heavy for me and hard to maneuver, is gravity tour a great alternative?
The mp is in my opinion the best balance. 100, 10.4 oz, and is the most similar to the gravity pro. But try them both out to see what you like
I have the same doubt. I'm thinking about the Tour version...
The Tour is a perfect alternative. That's why I went with it with the last generation.
I’m looking for a new racket and have nailed it down to these lot :
Yonex Ezone 98
Yonex Vcore 98
Babolat Pure Aero
Wilson Blade
Wilson pro staff
(Maybe other Wilson )
Which would you say is best for my style of play which is very briefly an agressive player that hits serves flat or with spin, backhands flat, for hands flat and with topspin, If I can’t finish the point quickly then I love to add slices to my game… I really like playing at the net to finish a point quickly. Overall I like playing all over the court.
Thanks for the help and great vid again
How can you hit forehand flat and with topspin? But Ezone is for hitting flat, vcore and pure aero are for topspin, and the percept, blade, and Babolat pure drive are good for hitting flat.
@@SuperCoolZomb1e I’m best at hitting flat but if need be I can implement topspin but it’s not always great.
I don’t mean at the same time
Thanks for the comment! I think the Ezone 98 could be the perfect racket for you because it's looking like you want great variety and it has some of the best! The Blade would also be a good option.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver don’t know if this changes anything but I have a big swing that tires me by the end of long sessions/matches …
(I’m working on endurance( I know some racquets are hard to hit with when you’re tired))
And I’m also trying to add more spin to my game to have a bigger margin of error…
Thanks for the reply.
You’re not the first who’s recommended the Ezone to me. I have also had a few mention some of the Head racquets ( boom, extreme, radical)
And the technifibre tfight.
Thanks again 😁
Which do you recommend for Gravity MP, vs Shift V1 ???
They are two very different rackets; the Gravity if you want more soft control/comfort and the Shift if you want more spin/pop.
I'm loving the pure aero 2023 rafa (not origin) and solinco whiteoute 305 18x20. Best racquets i've ever played with (been playing for 30 years). The pure aero has amazing precision and power, while the whiteout has a "dead" feel, fast swing, and allows the player to swing at full speed on evwry shot with great feel and power. Makes tennis amazing!
Glad you're enjoying them!
If u had to pick a favourite?
@PaulKirk-wc1vs currently it's the whiteout 305 18x20. 2 of my students also love it and 2 of them don't care for it. It's all up to each person. It hits very different that other racquets. It has a very soft, crisp feel, with lots of precision, but feels very light. I also like it because it's easy on the elbow, and I'm getting older with more pain. Definitely try it out (test it) and see what you think.
I've been using the Clash 100 Pro v1 for several years but am getting the "trampoline effect" all too frequently. Wondering if a switch to the Shift or one of the others you reviewed would make sense as I don't have arm issues now. How do you think my Clash fits with this list?
The Clash is a great racket for comfort and it’s very forgiving but going for something with a more crisp and well defined sweet spot could be a logical step for you. The Shift could work but it is very different. I actually think the Percept 100 would be a great choice to demo!
At which moment do you feel vertical bending when you play ? I think it's really hard to feel that.
You feel it most when hitting a really spinny forehand.
Thanks for the top 5!
I will still buy the Boom Pro because I just didn’t gel with the Gravity Pro (my fault though, poor technique) and I need more power.
I might add the Aero and Gravity to my quiver down the road tho.
Boom Pro is one of the most underrated/over looked in my opinion.
hey you try volkls yet??!! give the c10 pro a shock :) like a prestige and prostaff had a baby
I love the C10 Pro!
What strings and tension are great for aero 98?
A poly between 47-53 is great, I think.
I want to buy the gravity pro 2023
Is seems like a great racket.
But im a casual player, would i have problems with it?
Or i could manage and get use to it?
You could probably get used to it but there are better rackets if you're not an advanced player. Try the Gravity MP!
Do you consider the Prestige Pro mushy?
Not at all. It has a very well defined sweet spot and great feel.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver so enough feedback and not overly muted? By mushy you mean too flexible and too muted at the same time?
Would you consider the shift as a modern players racquet
Yes
Knew that Gravity will take the chair! LoL
Your constant recomendation made me buy Gravity, but now I'm in the maze called "what string best fits to this racket?"
So Luca,can you compare some famous strings for Gravity racket?
I think a spin-friendly polyester at around 47 pounds is great. I landed on Lynx Tour at 47.
What strings and tension are you using for gravity pro?
That would be great to know 👍
It is red, which is quite rare these days. Could be Solinco Outlast.
And according to his swing and the resulting shot, I wouldn't be surprised when the tension is something around 52 lbs give or take.
it could be dunlop, red code....@@sebastiandomagala9233
I landed on Lynx Tour @ 48 pounds!
Any info on TENX?
I don't think we will be bringing them in.
Does this mean you have no info and will not be looking at them or that you have reviewed, but cannot recommend?
Don't think we haven't noticed you matching your shirt to your favorite racket.
Had there been no Gravity Pro, would the Tour have made it to this top 5?
No because we aren't allowed to bring it into Canada 😭
how a blade 98 would do vs this top5?
3/4 I would say.
The gravity pro is your actual racket?
No, the Boom Pro!
We need a new eZone in 2024!
Don't sleep on the latest version, it's a really solid frame.
Isn't it the Ezone's Turn anyway? Vcore and Percept are new, that just leaves the Ezone.
But I don't know If Yonex will keep on launching new racquets at the current speed.
No VDM and Silicone Oil Infused grommets 👀 Colour me intrigued
Never tried one, but I heard Babolat is very stiff, so for people (like me) that might get tennis elbow, this might be too much?
Babolat is stiff but also depends on strings. I find a soft string strung on the tighter side (55+) has a nice crisp feel and doesn't hurt. Also helps if you grip light and use your body for power. I love the pure aero 2023 rafa (not the origin, it's too heavy)
@@PeterNordstrom-rd3ifThanks for that Peter. Do you have a specific string you recommend with that? I'd love to try it at least.
@bigrobsydney I've been experimenting a bit with multifiliments (solinco x natutal) as they are easier on the arm, but I still prefer how polys play. A hybrid of poly main and multi cross gives a nice mix of power and softness, but I think I still prefer all poly as it's what I'm used to. I normally like rpm blast (it's what I'm used to, but it's a stiffer string) or luxilon alu power is a great string. Most modern poly strings are good and comes down to preference. I'd recommend watching some videos on the best poly steings to get some ideas. Everyone says natural gut is the best. I haven't tried it yet (waiting for springtime as it's not good to play when wet or let it sit in your bag for a couple months) and you can even do gut main and poly cross to save money.
@@PeterNordstrom-rd3if thanks Peter. Yes, I use a full bed of Lux ALU power but have been thinking to use some Wilson natural gut in a hybrid. Maybe in my next string cycle.
Like some of the comments have mentioned, string choice will be key to making it play comfortably enough for you, but I think you can get there with a softer poly/multi in the mid 40s.
HEAD Radical Auxetic didn't make it ? Literally just came from a local tournament and they are sprinkled in everywhere with the advanced juniors
It's definitely close (probably 6th) but I find these to be overall bigger improvements and better rackets.
Can you make top 5 tennis shoes ?
Yes, definitely something I want to do soon.
Prestige auxetic 2.0 missing 😢
I wanted to but I just don't think it makes the cut, unfortunately.
One thing to keep in mind when demoing….some rackets may have more use on their strings, which means different characteristics like feeling less stiff. So something strung at 53lbs poly, maybe more around 48lbs if heavily demoed. I just learned this after buying a pure drive with the stiffest strings.
If it was strung at 53 with poly, it probably has 35 left when it’s in your hands.
I once demoed a Gravity Pro, it was strung like crap. Not really enjoyable.
Next racquet I demo will come unstrung or I will restring it myself.
A bad string bed can really ruin your day.
Educate me please…are spin and control not the same?
This is a question that's probably worth its own video because, yes, the primary way to control your ball nowadays is with spin. However, what we mean by "traditional" control is a a feeling of total control over where your ball is going to go. You could call it "consistency" as well and generally you'll find it best in rackets with a small sweet spot and soft flex.
I wish Head would give us a 305g Gravity MP, like the blade 98, there should be a Gravity MP 18/20 (now called Tour) and a Gravity MP 16/20, both 305g.
I agree
wow..your knowledge and explanatory skills are that of a raquet engineer / designer.wtf.lol.you rock
Thank you very much!
Have u moved on from the Boom? I had my money on a month.
😅 I have not, don't worry.
There is no Wilson blade that’s just mad!
It didn't come out in 2023, unfortunately.
racket giveaway?!?!?
We're looking into something like that but haven't ironed out the kinks quite yet.
I am baseliner mostly .. who wishes to hit winners .. serve is decent. Pls suggest one (yes one) racket and bring me out of this misery to watching billion youtube reviews man
I would suggest to try the yonex percept or the new Wilson blade v9
Both of them are pretty balanced, perfect for baseliners 👍🏼
But I don't want you to stop watching my reviews... Just kidding, give the Aero 98 a go!
Geez Luca I'm about to tear up you sound bored now year end and all. FEAR NOT I have an assignment for you if Kevin will spring for it. This racquet will make you the Yonex afficianado. Don't worry I'll buy it off you as a demo after your play test. As long as it's the Yonex Regna 98. Hard as hell too find outside of Japan because they're only sold in Japan. But tell Kevin I thought you deserved this assignment so you can be that much more objective about the Yonex line. (I hear you're selling a couple?) 🤫... kidneys
😅 heartbreaking that there are no more releases. I'll have to chat with KC.
ezone 100?
This is only rackets that came out in 2023.
Head speed..im a joke for you?
This is for rackets that came out in 2023.
Everyone wants to cheat with fancy rackets, fancier strings, and two handed backhands. When will it stop?
The shift in the top 5 lmao, for having played with it, I can say that racket is absolutely terrible
Could it perhaps be the player not the equipment? 😊
Gotta disagree there
If you can't play with it, it's you. It ain't the racquet.
Well.. I don’ agree so much. It’s far from genetal population’s thoughts .
The Yonex Percept 97, should get the award for ugliest racket!
Why is your head gravity Pro so much greener than the ones on tennis Warehouse... Is yours a different model year?... They're 23 model does not have that much green on it... Or bluish green whatever... Plus there's no auxetic technology in the 23 model they say...wtf?
I think it's just the lighting in the studio that's bringing out more colour. There is Auxetic in every 2023 Gravity Pro, though.