Beckett saying it’s for people that like the Blade 98 and Speed Pro is the most accurate summary of the frame. Like these frames it has a low launch angle, it is incredibly stable from the base line when rallying but has great accuracy and touch at the net. It is not a racquet you can be ‘wristy’ with so some approach shots are a bit limited but other than that it’s a solid stick. I threw a few grams in the handle on my frame to get it slightly more headlight and used Hyper-G soft at 48lbs, next restring will be either with PTP or Caviar
This is exactly what happens when you find enjoyment with the head boom mp. You turn to that 18x19 isometric and relish in its glory. This is also some of your best hitting I’ve seen on the channel
I got the Percept 100 recently and have been having an absolute blast. Love the paint job too, easily the best looking racket on the market imo. I added a leather grip and 2 grams to 10 and 2 and have been liking that setup lately. How different would you say are the Percept 100 and 100d? Would you recommend some of the same 100d modifications for the 100? Great vid!
Yeah I’d do the same thing. I haven’t hit them back to back but a few weeks in between and they feel quite similar. Probably need a little handle weight on the 100 to match the balance but that’s it
@@TennCom Launch angle on the regular 100 is a little higher and spin potential is slightly higher. I prefer the stock balance of the 100d along with the string bed of the 100d being 18x19, but that's also because I'm no longer good enough (more like I'm too old and slow) to play with my 95 sq inch old school LM Radical and need a far more forgiving racquet.
Poly Tour Rev ticks all the boxes for the string that you're looking for. Shaped poly, somewhat crisp, stiffer than Poly Tour Pro, bites the ball and gives good spin, good tension maintenance. I string my 100D with Rev 125 @ 48lbs and it's just perfect for me, like an extension of my arm. I bought the 100D way before I knew that Agassi or Karue used it, so I feel quite pleased and vindicated in my purchase. It just feels more solid than the 100, which is a very fine racket for all skill ranges to begin with.
@@rob-bu3yw it's in my original comment, 125 gauge. I didn't say 16L because it differs between brands. I've used all Rev colours and the differences are minimal.
@ for me personally the gravity pro lacks power, the percept 100D is spot on for me. But if you are someone that generates easy power and penetration then its a good racket
I was previously using the 100D with Wasabi Pro. I switched over to the 100 with ALU Power and I couldn’t be happier. Performs much better than the 100D for me.
Pretty glowing review, and I agree that "spin modulation" is more important than max spin. Would personally love to see you try the Strike 16x20 and compare to the 100D. I thought it was interesting both Babolat and Yonex introduced a mixed string pattern, 305g version of their control 100 frames at the same time.
I've been maining the 97D for a while now. In stock form, it feels a lot like what you customized the 100D to be. Only difference is it's a little more head-light and a little softer. Great stick.
Love this review. Just came across your channel and also just got my hands on the 100D. Have not had luck gelling with anything yonnex to date. But this thing is a delight. Had Hawk touch in it when I tried it (not my string of choice) but I really like the feel, control and touch. Now to try my set up of Ytex Square X Sharp mains and Protour crosses. Will update (if interested)! Cheers!
Also one of my recent favourites, it feels a little too soft so you can get lost in the sting bed untill you spread the lead on 2, 4, 5, 7,8,10 and less than a gram on the tip with 330sw and 339 static weigh. Nothing on the handle though as it stops pocketing. Confidential full bed 53/51 perfect set for, stiff and crisp yet comfortable and lasts forever with 18/19 string pattern. Incredible feel on this stick, vcore or ezone feels like a beach bat after hitting with this for a few hours...
This is a racquet that's on my radar. I started playing again, and it's been a process. I'm using the Dunlop sx 300 tour and CX 200 LS (weighted up to 11.4oz with a 320 swingweight) both 98sq. I naturally hit with a lot of topspin and prefer the maneuverability of smaller headsize racquets. However, I'm confident the vcore 95 is beyond my skill level. I'm leaning towards getting a 100sq racquet but the Ezone 100 was just a tad too stiff for not having the control I wanted (if I can't get the control, I'll just take the extra rpm and pop from my SX 300 tour).
I still remember some older footage of you playing. Seems like you have really developed, your shots look very good by now. Would you have recommended a frame like this a couple of years ago?
I have been using this stick for about a 2 or 3 weeks now. Great stick but you have to go with the correct string. I have TechFibs NRG2 and I was wearing the strings out by hit number 6. For a 1HBH, I had to put some lead at 3 and 9 and she is stable as hell. I am moving away from the Pure Aero 98 as well.
This racket has been on my list for a while, nice to see you enjoying it. I'll probably try it with Confidential when I get my hands on one. I was also assuming I'd have to add some lead and a leather grip. I just impulse bought a Prestige Tour 95 16x19 for some stupid fucking reason though so it'll have to wait. I wasn't even drunk.
@@TennCom Lol nice. And true! How do you think the 100D would suit a 1hbh? My coach saw me hit some 1hbhs and immediately told me to switch so I'm a 1hbh guy now (superior type of guy)
Nice video. Another bad is the paint. Colour is subjective however the light green and texture makes it so easy to look grubby and dirty quickly. Stock with leather grip and low tension works really well
Playing 100D with a few grams on 3+19+12 and I do feel like I need Karue's K-POP at 58-60lbs....and man does 100D feel beastly when the stringbed is crisp and you can just lean in and rip the ball with effortless precision - it just stays in all day. Then the tension drops, stringbed opens up, balls maybe get a little bald and I find myself having to go more and more under the ball to keep it in, more and more aprehensive about driving through the ball... this wouldn't be a problem for Karue who probably always plays a fresh stringjob, but I think I'll be trying something a little thicker in 1.30 guage to keep the ball in control for something like 20 hours of play.
I didn’t. Toro Toro was too soft and I lost the feel of the frame. I don’t find O-Toro to feel much different (just performs differently) so I didn’t bother.
nice video, thanks. I was wondering if you could do a one-to-one comparison with Pure Strike 100 16x20 and the Head Gravity Tour which clearly share basics specs of weight and headsize.
Your videos really convinces me that I should switch to *almost* every racquet you review. Anyways, I am choosing between the Percept 100D and the Gravity Tour. The specs are very similar, but how would you compare them in practice?
Not sure if you remember me, but when I was choosing rackets, this is the exact one I went with and I love it? I have hyper g soft and I agree that it is a little muted and I’ll probably go with one of the ones you recommended. Question, I have a 1HBH. How much weight in which positions should I go with?
for that I'd start with a leather grip and see how it goes. 1hbh's seem to prefer weight at 3 and 9 but mileage varies a lot depending on the player in my experrience.
@@TennCom Hrm, is there an alternative to using a leather grip. I currently use an overgrip. Is it possible to add weight to the bottom of the racket instead and achieve the same effect? If so, how much weight should I add?
@@Minn932 just add another overgrip, i tend to use 2 or 3 overgrips (over the base grip that comes with he racket) instead of leather as i like the thickness and the even distribution of the extra weight, some pros do the same i have heard
Can you give a bit more comparison to speed pro? I bought recently 2022 speed pro and im really curuous if there are any difference bwtween then since spec wise they are almost identical, and almost no one is comparing those two
I’m using a VcorePro 18x20 (forest green colour) from 2019 and have been eyeing the Percept 100D. Natural gut is perfect for my current racquet and they last long (probably thanks to the tight string pattern) but which strings would you suggest that’d be a perfect match for the Percept?
Would you say it's more comfortable than the ezone 98 tour? Love the plow, stability, and control from the tour but it can be a little tough on the elbow after a 2 hr + session. Thanks for your insights!
Can you please tell me what you think of Restring Zero for percept 100D? Suitable / Any good? If yes What Tension would be nice? Thank you very muchh 🙏
How would you compare this to the Blade 100 V8 or V9 in regards of control and Spin? And 2nd question, if there is time to answer :), do you have any String recommendations for the 100 Blades?
I have only hit the v9 Blade 100 and annoyingly it was a Sensation hybrid so I can't get to nuanced. I thought the Percept pocketed more and offered more easy spin whereas the Blade was more of a medium flat ball racquet. That could definitely be due to the strings, but the swing-feel felt quite neutral. Overall, the Blade 100 did not wow me in any way, good or bad, it was just a racquet. Were I do string one up for my own review I think I would start with Grapplesnake Tour Mako to increase the pocketing and court penetration.
I would pick the 100D because I had an easier time finding lift and spin. The Rad MP had a ball trajectory like a lazer. I have the 2025 model already so will test soon to see if that's still true.
sweet! really appreciate your insight, I’ve been on this new racket journey and so far liked the radical mp weighted to your specs. Like you said it’s a laser that makes it more demanding. Will wait for your thoughts on the 2025 radical.
I play with the 100d and the v9 blade 100. I'm torn between both. 100D is more stable and absorbs pace better but with the blade I can serve much better and hit shorter angles in doubles. 100D hits a heavier ball, Blade hits a higher bouncing ball (hitting partner said it jumps higher but not necessarily into you compared to the 100D). Maybe I just need to hit the gym to be able to handle the 100D more.
I generally don’t find WasX to add much to Wasabi as a cross. Either way I only really like them in frames that already lack feel like the Aero 98 or VCORE 98
@TennCom I feel like it adds more pop and more penetration/power. Maybe it's just me. I tried that combination in the regular 100 and has too much power. I rather use caviar in the cross in that case. Like you said lots of times. Each person has their preferences. Thank you for your reviews!!!
I've used the Vcore 98 before and the Vcore 100 is very forgiving while still having enough control for me. I like slapping backhands down the line but I'm not the most control oriented player to be fair. It's good with polytour pro or polytour rev.
How would you compare the 100 to the 100D? Seems like a lot of people like one but not the other. Big fan of the 100D here but was looking for a bit more power.
I don’t think they are that different. I haven’t tried them back to back but hit them within a month of each other. Stock, i got more RHS with the 100 I think, but I’m not sure the spin was necessarily better, though possibly because it had PTP.
Hello Beckett, in Germany, the strings you recommended for the 100D are unfortunately not available, except for Grapplesnake Alpha. Are there any alternatives? What do you think of Toursniper or M8?
It’s close. I could go with either tbh but I think I’d lean whiteout. My WO still swings a bit faster and the resulting ball is actually pretty similar. Plus there’s like no way I can replicate the points play from this video in a match.
Yeah I think Sniper still gets pretty close in feel while fixing the durability and spin issues with ALU. Still nothing feels quite the same. RPM Power or Paradox Pro are fun hits as well if you like ALU but they are also weird in their own ways.
@@TennCom Nice. I jsut got my hands on a 100D and it came strung with Alu Power 1.20 @52. Great hit but strings move on every shot! Is the string dead? or is this the string?
Not unless you like to add weight to 3 and 9 to the 95/7. Better to go thinner to save weight in the head imo. Increasing tension by 3-5lbs should do enough to regain the precision.
@@TennCom gotcha. when i go from 16 x 19 to 18 x 20 (currently using 18 x 20 95s and 97s) i need to go from 15g to 17g, so wouldn't be sure what to go with here
This sounds stupid but: PA98 for people who play more like Alcaraz and Rafa for those who play more like Rafa. It’s dumb but I really think each racquet perfectly matches the player.
@@TennCom Oh, brilliant! So you just wake up and decide if you're Alcaraz or Rafa, easy! Now I’m waiting for the racquet for players like me, who are just trying to improve and have their own identity on the court. But since my question was about technical details and playing style, maybe you could enlighten me with something useful… or let us hope for an answer that’s not just tossed in for laughs.
Way more forgiving, easier to swing, more power and spin. Less solid feel and less control but I don't think the loss in control is realistically important.
Hey Beckett. Great Video. I can‘t do even more than agree at 100%. I play the 100D since October last year now and I‘m still not found the correct string setup. It‘s really a string sensitive frame. I’ve tried meanwhile min. 50different string setups including hybrids, without the final 100% happiness. Recently I used the Confidential 1.20mm @ 24.1kg with success, but as it is quite tight, it was lacking feel and pocketing. So will try your proposal even it is difficult to get Toroline strings in Europe. But maybe that’s what I am looking for. Alpha and pure rush weren’t that good imo. Maybe you have another idea? Most interesting is, that I customized mine nearly to same specs you did. 335gr/334SW/32.4mm balance. IMO this frame needs that and then it plays awesome.
@@WorldWideSpotter-p4s mine came a bit over spec in terms of sw it was like 2.8-3.4 grams. But also bit in the cap and throat or 7“ mark to adjust recoil and MGRI
@@The4.0Guy I’ve read reports from some other guys on TT. But no proofs, no statistics. I just cannot recall any other frame reported with cracks like this one.
@@Anton.Arkhipov i think this racquet has a stiff hoop connected to a more flexible throat so maybe that is why there is stress there, just guessing. In Karue's case stringing it above recommended tension then playing professional tennis all day is definitrly a scenario that might create.some.stress fractures!
Underpowered, platform racket to customize, too stiff. I changed with Head Gravity Tour 2023, more manuvrability, it's a controlled frame but with more spin
are you sponsored or paid by these string brands that nobody knows about and cannot buy easily? I just can’t relate because never tried these strings and it spoils the racquet review somewhat.
I am an affiliate partner with Toroline yes. My initial recommendation was to go with Yonex Polytour Pro and then I also recommended several other mainstream brands like Solinco. I am lucky that Toroline supplies the channel with strings as that makes these videos possible. I am sorry that small portion of the video spoiled the entire video for you.
still good channel. maybe give us a chart of what those new strings are equivalent to in terms of popular strings we know about. And I still want a tutorial on how to build you ikea racquet case
If they bring it out in a "Galaxy Black" (or any black) version I might give it a second look. First get rid of the muppet green, it's SO stupid, come on!!!!!
Beckett saying it’s for people that like the Blade 98 and Speed Pro is the most accurate summary of the frame. Like these frames it has a low launch angle, it is incredibly stable from the base line when rallying but has great accuracy and touch at the net. It is not a racquet you can be ‘wristy’ with so some approach shots are a bit limited but other than that it’s a solid stick. I threw a few grams in the handle on my frame to get it slightly more headlight and used Hyper-G soft at 48lbs, next restring will be either with PTP or Caviar
Percept = vcore pro with silencer.
This is exactly what happens when you find enjoyment with the head boom mp. You turn to that 18x19 isometric and relish in its glory.
This is also some of your best hitting I’ve seen on the channel
Backhand was looking absolutely exquisite in this video
Noticed the taango shirt, dope to see winners only here
I got the Percept 100 recently and have been having an absolute blast. Love the paint job too, easily the best looking racket on the market imo. I added a leather grip and 2 grams to 10 and 2 and have been liking that setup lately.
How different would you say are the Percept 100 and 100d? Would you recommend some of the same 100d modifications for the 100? Great vid!
Yeah I’d do the same thing. I haven’t hit them back to back but a few weeks in between and they feel quite similar. Probably need a little handle weight on the 100 to match the balance but that’s it
@@TennCom Launch angle on the regular 100 is a little higher and spin potential is slightly higher. I prefer the stock balance of the 100d along with the string bed of the 100d being 18x19, but that's also because I'm no longer good enough (more like I'm too old and slow) to play with my 95 sq inch old school LM Radical and need a far more forgiving racquet.
Love this channel. Especially how you close your videos. Wishing growth for sure for ya.
Thanks man!
Beckett, haven't seen you hit in awhile - great job on the improvements man, looking good out there!
Poly Tour Rev ticks all the boxes for the string that you're looking for. Shaped poly, somewhat crisp, stiffer than Poly Tour Pro, bites the ball and gives good spin, good tension maintenance. I string my 100D with Rev 125 @ 48lbs and it's just perfect for me, like an extension of my arm.
I bought the 100D way before I knew that Agassi or Karue used it, so I feel quite pleased and vindicated in my purchase. It just feels more solid than the 100, which is a very fine racket for all skill ranges to begin with.
100% agreed i also string my 100D with the same string and the same tension as you and it's soo good
what string gauge did you use? and are there differences in the various colors?
@@rob-bu3yw it's in my original comment, 125 gauge. I didn't say 16L because it differs between brands. I've used all Rev colours and the differences are minimal.
Can it be used for doubles and all court players? I read that it is very sluggish.
Considering 97H but maybe it is too unforgiving for doubles
I bought this as soon as it came out. I like control oriented 100sq inch raquets, this is the best one by far
Better than Head Gravity Pro?
@ for me personally the gravity pro lacks power, the percept 100D is spot on for me. But if you are someone that generates easy power and penetration then its a good racket
Loving the Everything Bad segment
I was previously using the 100D with Wasabi Pro. I switched over to the 100 with ALU Power and I couldn’t be happier. Performs much better than the 100D for me.
Pretty glowing review, and I agree that "spin modulation" is more important than max spin. Would personally love to see you try the Strike 16x20 and compare to the 100D. I thought it was interesting both Babolat and Yonex introduced a mixed string pattern, 305g version of their control 100 frames at the same time.
I had Strike 16x20 but it was too overspecced. The 16x20 is famous for its lottery QC
I've been maining the 97D for a while now. In stock form, it feels a lot like what you customized the 100D to be. Only difference is it's a little more head-light and a little softer. Great stick.
Love this review. Just came across your channel and also just got my hands on the 100D. Have not had luck gelling with anything yonnex to date. But this thing is a delight. Had Hawk touch in it when I tried it (not my string of choice) but I really like the feel, control and touch. Now to try my set up of Ytex Square X Sharp mains and Protour crosses. Will update (if interested)! Cheers!
Karue and some others were saying they had a cracking issue near the throat.
Also one of my recent favourites, it feels a little too soft so you can get lost in the sting bed untill you spread the lead on 2, 4, 5, 7,8,10 and less than a gram on the tip with 330sw and 339 static weigh. Nothing on the handle though as it stops pocketing. Confidential full bed 53/51 perfect set for, stiff and crisp yet comfortable and lasts forever with 18/19 string pattern. Incredible feel on this stick, vcore or ezone feels like a beach bat after hitting with this for a few hours...
I can totally understand why Karue or Agassi picked this over million the others..
What gauge you use for the Confidential, please?
This is a racquet that's on my radar. I started playing again, and it's been a process. I'm using the Dunlop sx 300 tour and CX 200 LS (weighted up to 11.4oz with a 320 swingweight) both 98sq. I naturally hit with a lot of topspin and prefer the maneuverability of smaller headsize racquets. However, I'm confident the vcore 95 is beyond my skill level. I'm leaning towards getting a 100sq racquet but the Ezone 100 was just a tad too stiff for not having the control I wanted (if I can't get the control, I'll just take the extra rpm and pop from my SX 300 tour).
I still remember some older footage of you playing.
Seems like you have really developed, your shots look very good by now.
Would you have recommended a frame like this a couple of years ago?
I have been using this stick for about a 2 or 3 weeks now. Great stick but you have to go with the correct string. I have TechFibs NRG2 and I was wearing the strings out by hit number 6. For a 1HBH, I had to put some lead at 3 and 9 and she is stable as hell. I am moving away from the Pure Aero 98 as well.
This racket has been on my list for a while, nice to see you enjoying it. I'll probably try it with Confidential when I get my hands on one. I was also assuming I'd have to add some lead and a leather grip. I just impulse bought a Prestige Tour 95 16x19 for some stupid fucking reason though so it'll have to wait. I wasn't even drunk.
Hahahaha in your defense the Tour has been my favourite Prestige for several generations. One of the last remaining true player's sticks.
@@TennCom Lol nice. And true! How do you think the 100D would suit a 1hbh? My coach saw me hit some 1hbhs and immediately told me to switch so I'm a 1hbh guy now (superior type of guy)
Nice video. Another bad is the paint. Colour is subjective however the light green and texture makes it so easy to look grubby and dirty quickly. Stock with leather grip and low tension works really well
Playing 100D with a few grams on 3+19+12 and I do feel like I need Karue's K-POP at 58-60lbs....and man does 100D feel beastly when the stringbed is crisp and you can just lean in and rip the ball with effortless precision - it just stays in all day. Then the tension drops, stringbed opens up, balls maybe get a little bald and I find myself having to go more and more under the ball to keep it in, more and more aprehensive about driving through the ball... this wouldn't be a problem for Karue who probably always plays a fresh stringjob, but I think I'll be trying something a little thicker in 1.30 guage to keep the ball in control for something like 20 hours of play.
Brilliant review yet again, but is it just me that finds that most videos end slightly before intended
Those are intentional abrupt endings 😅 silly I know
You should do Karue Sells speced out 100D review!!
Just came back from testing the 100D and absolutely loved it. Did you try it with O Toro? If so, what did you think?
I didn’t. Toro Toro was too soft and I lost the feel of the frame. I don’t find O-Toro to feel much different (just performs differently) so I didn’t bother.
@tenncom wow your bh looks amazing with the 100d.
Lucky day more than anything
nice video, thanks. I was wondering if you could do a one-to-one comparison with Pure Strike 100 16x20 and the Head Gravity Tour which clearly share basics specs of weight and headsize.
Your videos really convinces me that I should switch to *almost* every racquet you review. Anyways, I am choosing between the Percept 100D and the Gravity Tour. The specs are very similar, but how would you compare them in practice?
I'd never hit the Gravity Tour sadly
Great in depth analysis of a much requested racket. In terms of spin/power how would you compare it to the Percept 97D or the Vcore Pro 97d?
it's considerably higher for me... maybe 20%
Not sure if you remember me, but when I was choosing rackets, this is the exact one I went with and I love it?
I have hyper g soft and I agree that it is a little muted and I’ll probably go with one of the ones you recommended. Question, I have a 1HBH. How much weight in which positions should I go with?
for that I'd start with a leather grip and see how it goes. 1hbh's seem to prefer weight at 3 and 9 but mileage varies a lot depending on the player in my experrience.
@@TennCom Hrm, is there an alternative to using a leather grip. I currently use an overgrip. Is it possible to add weight to the bottom of the racket instead and achieve the same effect? If so, how much weight should I add?
@@Minn932 just add another overgrip, i tend to use 2 or 3 overgrips (over the base grip that comes with he racket) instead of leather as i like the thickness and the even distribution of the extra weight, some pros do the same i have heard
Hey Beckett, loved the video! What string setup would you recommend for a 2023 PA100?
I didn't hit that one a ton but I remember Wasabi being decent. I can't say I have any firm recs sadly.
@@TennCom how about restring zero?
Can you give a bit more comparison to speed pro? I bought recently 2022 speed pro and im really curuous if there are any difference bwtween then since spec wise they are almost identical, and almost no one is comparing those two
Would Restring Zero also be a good choice? I like Grapplesnake Alpha, but want to try something new
I prefer Sync in this frame. Zero sprays a bit
Would you say that Toroline Caviar is similar to Grapplesnake Alpha? Thanks for the previous quick reply. Appriciate it.
@@MrSupmah kind of yeah it’s a good one to compare with
I’m using a VcorePro 18x20 (forest green colour) from 2019 and have been eyeing the Percept 100D. Natural gut is perfect for my current racquet and they last long (probably thanks to the tight string pattern) but which strings would you suggest that’d be a perfect match for the Percept?
Hey Beckett. How would you compare this one to Head Gravity Pro? I would really like to hear your opinion on that!
Loved the video! What string setup would you recommend for the Percept 100 for POWERRR?
I've really been enjoying the Grapplesnake Tour Mako string for improved court penetration and epic ball pocketing. Review will be out next week!
How would you compare it to the Tfight ISO 305? I've heard that there are some similarities between these two.
Was looking at getting this racket. But not sure what it's like having a 100 head size with a 1 hand backhand
Its fine
I think it should be fine. I hit a few (for memes) and it was great. No 95D but for a 100D it swings easy, especially stock.
@TennCom yeah sweet. Thank you considered heaps prestige mp l 99 just for a little bit of forgiveness, but these 100d are for sale currently
@@justexpl0re yeah if you want to talk about noodles the MPL is definitely too flexy for higher levels
It worked extremely well for me on the OHBH. Felt natural. Literally the best I’ve felt hitting backhands in a very long time.
Would you say it's more comfortable than the ezone 98 tour? Love the plow, stability, and control from the tour but it can be a little tough on the elbow after a 2 hr + session.
Thanks for your insights!
I actually haven't tried the recent EZONE Tour but I'd say its defs more comfy than the standard 98
Can you please tell me what you think of Restring Zero for percept 100D? Suitable / Any good? If yes What Tension would be nice? Thank you very muchh 🙏
It would not be my choice. Too muted but I know some people who absolutely love Zero in everything.
@@TennCom thank you 🙏
How would you compare this to the Blade 100 V8 or V9 in regards of control and Spin?
And 2nd question, if there is time to answer :), do you have any String recommendations for the 100 Blades?
I have only hit the v9 Blade 100 and annoyingly it was a Sensation hybrid so I can't get to nuanced. I thought the Percept pocketed more and offered more easy spin whereas the Blade was more of a medium flat ball racquet. That could definitely be due to the strings, but the swing-feel felt quite neutral. Overall, the Blade 100 did not wow me in any way, good or bad, it was just a racquet. Were I do string one up for my own review I think I would start with Grapplesnake Tour Mako to increase the pocketing and court penetration.
Was using Yonex Percept 100 with HyperG..do u recommend using 100D with HyperG at low 46-48 tension?
would you pick percept 100D over radical mp for all the reasons you liked the radical mp before?
I would pick the 100D because I had an easier time finding lift and spin. The Rad MP had a ball trajectory like a lazer. I have the 2025 model already so will test soon to see if that's still true.
sweet! really appreciate your insight, I’ve been on this new racket journey and so far liked the radical mp weighted to your specs. Like you said it’s a laser that makes it more demanding. Will wait for your thoughts on the 2025 radical.
I play with the 100d and the v9 blade 100. I'm torn between both. 100D is more stable and absorbs pace better but with the blade I can serve much better and hit shorter angles in doubles. 100D hits a heavier ball, Blade hits a higher bouncing ball (hitting partner said it jumps higher but not necessarily into you compared to the 100D). Maybe I just need to hit the gym to be able to handle the 100D more.
Why do you videos seem to cut off before they're supposed to end?
Have you tried Wasabi main, wasabi X cross? For me, the best toroline strings for this racket and my current set up.
I generally don’t find WasX to add much to Wasabi as a cross. Either way I only really like them in frames that already lack feel like the Aero 98 or VCORE 98
@TennCom I feel like it adds more pop and more penetration/power. Maybe it's just me. I tried that combination in the regular 100 and has too much power. I rather use caviar in the cross in that case. Like you said lots of times. Each person has their preferences. Thank you for your reviews!!!
Thoughts on otoro or another poly/poly with caviar?
We like Caviar/Ghostwire for a super pillowy feel with surprising tension maintenance and control
@ any thoughts on using a multi hybrid as well
@@buddhabob4257 not recommended for that frame. If you need the comfort then I think this is not the best frame
Just figuring out some stuff, what about caviar/zero? Appreciate all the answers and love your content!
Would you consider this an upgrade in forgiveness coming from a Vcore 98? Shopping around for 100 sq in options--might just end up with the vcore 100.
I've used the Vcore 98 before and the Vcore 100 is very forgiving while still having enough control for me. I like slapping backhands down the line but I'm not the most control oriented player to be fair. It's good with polytour pro or polytour rev.
@@rbarreira2I also like my 98 with crisper strings like ptp. Good call
Yeah I would. Bigger sweetspot and more stable off centre.
How would you compare the 100 to the 100D? Seems like a lot of people like one but not the other. Big fan of the 100D here but was looking for a bit more power.
I don’t think they are that different. I haven’t tried them back to back but hit them within a month of each other. Stock, i got more RHS with the 100 I think, but I’m not sure the spin was necessarily better, though possibly because it had PTP.
Hello Beckett, in Germany, the strings you recommended for the 100D are unfortunately not available, except for Grapplesnake Alpha. Are there any alternatives? What do you think of Toursniper or M8?
Sniper or M8 would work great! I'd probably lean Sniper for a little extra bite compared to M8
How would gut/poly hybrid work in it?
Would you go into a match with the WO or 100D?
It’s close. I could go with either tbh but I think I’d lean whiteout. My WO still swings a bit faster and the resulting ball is actually pretty similar. Plus there’s like no way I can replicate the points play from this video in a match.
Quick question. What string is the most similar to Alu-Power, but better overall? Is it still Grapplesnake Tour Sniper?
Yeah I think Sniper still gets pretty close in feel while fixing the durability and spin issues with ALU. Still nothing feels quite the same. RPM Power or Paradox Pro are fun hits as well if you like ALU but they are also weird in their own ways.
@@TennCom Thanks.
With Karue cracking his frames.IMO I would say it's the combination of elite level tennis coupled with the 60.lbs he is stringing his racquets @
100%
Does this racquet have lower launch angle or the head extreme pro
I'd say this one but it's close enough to the point where I don't think it matters a ton
Time for a Ripstick 300g review lad
What's the purple green dampener you got on?
Kimony
I play with the ezone 98 how would this racquet help me out?
Maybe if you are having comfort issues but the EZ98 is a nice frame as it is
Has this got better control than the Ezone 98 for flat hitting?
Yeah defs
@@TennCom Nice. I jsut got my hands on a 100D and it came strung with Alu Power 1.20 @52. Great hit but strings move on every shot! Is the string dead? or is this the string?
@@kubivasak String is dead. That's typical of ALU Power after relatively little use.
@@TennCom Thought so. Thanks for confirming!
Did you try the O-TORO in this frame?
No I didn’t think the feel would be connected enough since I didn’t like Toro Toro. Caviar is all I could ever want tbh
We mean O-Toro.. How bout O-Toro full bed in 100d or even 97d? thx..
p.s : im currently use head lynx tour with 46lbs in my 97d
Which Toroline caviar fr your setup? 16L, 17 or 18
16L
How would you compare it to Gravity Pro?
Better in every way except raw control
Would you go thicker strings if coming from a 97 or 95
Not unless you like to add weight to 3 and 9 to the 95/7. Better to go thinner to save weight in the head imo. Increasing tension by 3-5lbs should do enough to regain the precision.
@@TennCom gotcha. when i go from 16 x 19 to 18 x 20 (currently using 18 x 20 95s and 97s) i need to go from 15g to 17g, so wouldn't be sure what to go with here
The differences between AO 98 and Rafa 290? For which playstyle do you recommend one or the other?
This sounds stupid but: PA98 for people who play more like Alcaraz and Rafa for those who play more like Rafa. It’s dumb but I really think each racquet perfectly matches the player.
@@TennCom
Oh, brilliant! So you just wake up and decide if you're Alcaraz or Rafa, easy! Now I’m waiting for the racquet for players like me, who are just trying to improve and have their own identity on the court. But since my question was about technical details and playing style, maybe you could enlighten me with something useful… or let us hope for an answer that’s not just tossed in for laughs.
@@alessandropinto9445 Unfortunately you’ve been too much of an asshole for me to want to help you.
Beckett, how does it compare to the Ezone 98?
I’d say the 100D is better for almost everyone unless you hit a lot of spin with big wrist action at a high level (4.5+)
@@TennCom Thanks. Looking at the specs, both have the same weight, balance and swingweight. Is the 100D faster through the air because of the beam?
how does this compare to the gravity pro
Way more forgiving, easier to swing, more power and spin. Less solid feel and less control but I don't think the loss in control is realistically important.
Found it very sluggish on my one handed backhand, now back to the Ezone
Are you using ezone 100 or 98?
98
welcome to the kimony gang finally
I tried it was too mushy for me. Maybe should have tried higher tension but just not for me!
You do such a good job when you dont do the blatant advertising ! Bravo!
Hey Beckett. Great Video. I can‘t do even more than agree at 100%.
I play the 100D since October last year now and I‘m still not found the correct string setup. It‘s really a string sensitive frame. I’ve tried meanwhile min. 50different string setups including hybrids, without the final 100% happiness. Recently I used the Confidential 1.20mm @ 24.1kg with success, but as it is quite tight, it was lacking feel and pocketing. So will try your proposal even it is difficult to get Toroline strings in Europe. But maybe that’s what I am looking for. Alpha and pure rush weren’t that good imo. Maybe you have another idea? Most interesting is, that I customized mine nearly to same specs you did. 335gr/334SW/32.4mm balance. IMO this frame needs that and then it plays awesome.
did you add 4 grams at 12 o'clock?
I think I'll have to try that too
@@WorldWideSpotter-p4s mine came a bit over spec in terms of sw it was like 2.8-3.4 grams. But also bit in the cap and throat or 7“ mark to adjust recoil and MGRI
@@Mr.mannix68 Hast du selber angepasst oder tunen lassen?
@@WorldWideSpotter-p4s selbst
@@Mr.mannix68 Kann man dich auf einem anderen Kanal kontaktieren?
quite the abrupt ending to the video haha
That seems to be his trademark.
That outro is fi-
The throat cracking reports are worrying.
True but karue is stringing it above the recommended range
@@The4.0Guygood point tbh
@@TennCom based on your videos i've never seen you hit such big shots as with this 100D, looks to me like this should be your stick!
@@The4.0Guy I’ve read reports from some other guys on TT. But no proofs, no statistics. I just cannot recall any other frame reported with cracks like this one.
@@Anton.Arkhipov i think this racquet has a stiff hoop connected to a more flexible throat so maybe that is why there is stress there, just guessing. In Karue's case stringing it above recommended tension then playing professional tennis all day is definitrly a scenario that might create.some.stress fractures!
If beckett does not approve of my racket i will throw it away.
Yeah no one should be stringing this like Karue LOL 😅
leaving in Luca complaining huh? is that a declaration of war?
pew pew 🔫
wait, racket and runners is not using a head gravity pro? what a phony
I’ve never seen him use that racquet in my life
He's said in several videos that he plays with a Head Boom.
@@TennCom 🤨
Underpowered, platform racket to customize, too stiff. I changed with Head Gravity Tour 2023, more manuvrability, it's a controlled frame but with more spin
No no no. Vcore only. 😂😂😂
are you sponsored or paid by these string brands that nobody knows about and cannot buy easily? I just can’t relate because never tried these strings and it spoils the racquet review somewhat.
I am an affiliate partner with Toroline yes. My initial recommendation was to go with Yonex Polytour Pro and then I also recommended several other mainstream brands like Solinco. I am lucky that Toroline supplies the channel with strings as that makes these videos possible. I am sorry that small portion of the video spoiled the entire video for you.
still good channel. maybe give us a chart of what those new strings are equivalent to in terms of popular strings we know about. And I still want a tutorial on how to build you ikea racquet case
@@islandmerchandise3017 Good idea! Here's the a video where I cover how I built it: ruclips.net/video/2CshNPKqz_A/видео.html
If they bring it out in a "Galaxy Black" (or any black) version I might give it a second look. First get rid of the muppet green, it's SO stupid, come on!!!!!
wtf is wrong with me
This is a nice frame. But it’s sacrilege to compare it to the almighty Gravity Pro. Repent!
Good point. It’s so much better than the GPro .
@@TennCom 3/10 shitpost.
We all know what the "D" stands for ;) ....
Dense. Grow up.
3:33 What are these awesome backhands?