HEAD Prestige MP XT has been my racket for about 5 years. HEAD rackets feel durable with a mix of control and power. Have my eyes on Yonex for my next racket.
I always played with Head graphene touch speed pro and lately I tried Head graphene touch prestige tour. Been eyeing for Head graphene xt prestige mp but doubts creep into my mind that it would be too hard to play with. I can't demo it. How does it feel? I know it's easy to swing due to its low swing weight but Is it tiring you fast i.e takes a lot of effort to arch the ball over the net? Is it stiff cause I have a slight tennis elbow? Awaiting your feedback, thank you in advance 🙏
@@uhaltuamarsahala2436 definitely is easy to maneuver. Recently played with a friend who was demoing other racket, a Yonex Vcore 97 being one of them. One difference I notice is even though my racket has added weight via lead tape, his racket felt hard to play with.
Thank you for your input. May I ask which Yonex vcore 97 that you tried, please? Yonex vcore 310 or 330 or Yonex Vcore HD 18x20? If I knew which one you used then I could compare its specs against Head graphene XT prestige MP's. Thank you in advance 🙏
I just purchased a Volkl V Cell 8 - 315. Compared with the other rackets I demoed, (Wilson Blade 98 18x20, Wilson Clash 98, Head Gravity MP, Yonex VCore Pro 97 HD) the Volkl had the best combination of comfort, control, and stability. I strung it with Gamma Professional 17 at 55 lbs. and found a little more power than the demo as well.
Big fan of yonex’s craftsmanship but overall I dislike the new trend of all new racquets being absurdly expensive for no real upgrade in quality (QC). It’s refreshing to see Prince, Head, and Wilson reintroduce quality frames at a moderate price point (warrior 100, POG, speed mp, radical MP, blade no CV). Going forward I vow to buy used or buy the moderate/older options.
Grew up with Wilson ProStaff N90/K90. Took me a long time to get over it. Not a fan of modern day Wilson. Dunlop CX series feels the closest in terms of feel. Very underrated. Switched to Yonex for the QC. The OCD in me wants consistency more than anything else. Feel was a bit too muted, isometric felt weird to get used to and grip felt weird. I don't like how Tecnifibre racquets feel (sorta slow). Would try Babolat but not keen on suffering from more arm problems. HEAD is very expensive here. Strings wise, I prefer Tecnifibre multis, grips I choose Toalson Ultra.
I really appreciate the consistency of quality control with Yonex. Like usually their specs are spot on. I also think the build quality and quality of their paint is superior to other brands I have tried.
@@Bambotb thick? Are you joking? I play with the Yonex Vcore Pro 97 and the beam is 20mm .. it's the thinest on tour, unlike babolat or some head models etc...
Since I started with a head prestige pro, I always end up going back. Not because it’s better, but because it just feels right. It’s hard to change racquets when you played with a stick for some time. I always end up trying new frames if I have the chance though, every company has their advantages and disadvantages.
I’m a Volkl and ProKennex fan because grip shape and less marketing BS to charge higher prices. Just a lot more quality for the tennis enthusiast. But completely funky naming sometimes from both brands, yah.
You can't really go wrong with Pro Kennex, such nice racquets to hit with and they offer good variety. Very happy with Q+ tour 2019, although still not sure which string set up is best....
@@hypewalliams629 I love my Q+ Tour Pro 16x19. Can’t find them anywhere unfortunately. The new version has a higher swingweight though. So :/ in regards to string, I’ve tried a whole bunch of polys in them but found it a little too disconnected? Muted isn’t the right word, and It’s not that I needed a livelier poly or anything. But I found that a hybrid poly with a good quality multi (or real gut) balanced out that feel for me personally.
I really like Yonex. Playing the HD currently and going to try the new 97D. I also have Wilson PS90 Asian version but you can't get hold of that easily anymore. Never tried Prince but I like that they aren't trying to copy the other brands so much.
A lot of guys are hooked on yonex like kids are hooked on phonics. Japanese quality...second to none. That said the babolat purestrike is nice, the HEAD radical is incredible, the head speed is also great, and prince PHANTOM gets high ratings too.
I recently demoed and enjoy using the Volkl V Cell 2 racquet after trying it first at the 2021 Indian Wells tournament tent put on by Tennis Warehouse. In your video you said you did not know much about Volkl so I thought I might add my 2 cents. I am almost 60 and I was playing with the Wilson Pro Staff v13 and able to hold my own with much younger players but found myself struggling at times. Prior to this racquet I had developed some tennis elbow playing the the Pure Aero racquet which I loved for its amazing spin potential. When I tried the Big Bubba by Gamma, this racquet had enormous power and spin but was very hard to control. I was able to beat players that I struggled to keep up with before. When I tried the Volkl V Cell 2, I was very impressed demoing it again later and found it to have a really nice combination of power, spin, control and comfort. It was far more powerful than the Wilson or Babolat racquets but not as much as the Gamma Big Bubba (nothing is though). When I added some weights to the 9, 12 and 3 o'clock positions, the Volkl was absolutely amazing and the best racquet I have ever played with so far. I am 4.0 player with a one handed backhand and the racquet is light and 115 sq inches but rewards you well if you have full strokes and decent form. I found that the larger racquets have a bigger sweetspot and therefore are much easier on my arm. The V cell 2 also has shock dampening technology which makes it even more comfortable. This is my favorite racquet but some of the other Volkl racquets are worth checking out too. The V cell 1 has an unusual detached bridge from the frame for example.
Great review! I’ve had wilson, prince, Babolat, and Yonex rackets over the years. Currently playing with the Vcore 95 (2021) and absolutely love it! Will be sticking with Yonex for the foreseeable future.
Vcore 95 so good for that fast swing and heavy groundstrokes. I was switching between that and vcore pro 97. Such different racquets but went w the vcore pro 97 for the better ball cupping + volley control. Used to play babolat and thought it was the best but now I know different.
@@amosfong I put leather grips on mine and lead at 3, 9 and 12. Strung with Tier One FireWire Boost at 55lbs. So much control, feel and an amazing amount of spin for a 95.
@@talon229 I have mine leaded heavily at 3 and 9, lightly at 12 and 6, and lightly again at the throat. I stuffed cling-wrap until it's completely tight in the handle. Synthetic replacement grip, no overgrip. Plays like a dream
I'm really liking the current Dunlop(Srixon) racket range. I am currently using SX300 with technifibre multi feel and signum pro plasma pure hybrid 52lbs setup. I found it plush, spinny, comfortable, and easy access to power.
Interesting. I got a Dunlop multi Fil 300 98inch in a junk shop for £5. I have to say it's a nice buttery feel. I had the aerogel 300 as well which felt great as well - just a bit crisper. The areogel 4d was awful.
When I restarted playing in 2010 I played with a Wilson Triad 6 (260g).I loved the light feel and did not want to even testplay the Head Radical MP Microgels I also had. Anyway as I got better I finally tried the Radicals (295 g). Wow! I played with the Radicals a few years and then started to modified them, ended up at 325g unstrung and around 35cm balance. Next I bought a Prestige MP XT, played with it stock and then decided to ad lead to reach approx the same balance as my modified Radicals, strung weight for the Prestige 362g. Loved it. But then I still bought the Prestige MP Touch, modified it to the same balance as the XT’s. Never looked back since then and never wanted to test something new different. I love my Prestige and will keep them for a long long time
Prince and Dunlop high end classic racquets are the nicest feeling racquets I’ve played with... of the modern racquets I’d say Wilson blade, closely followed by Babolat pure drive (pure strike felt awful, but that could have just been a bad setup)
Before starting tennis, I would watch it on TV. Roddick looking cool with his double line blue racket and then a certain young Spaniard coming along with a yellow one really made me excited to get a Babolat for myself, and I did when it came to starting the sport. While I've gone to other brands (Yonex being my joint fav I'd say) and may or may not have found myself back with Babolat again now, they will always have a special status in my mind because that's where the love for the sport started for me. The 2003 Pure Drive, the one I saw Roddick use on TV (paintjob, sure), probably represents tennis for me because I would look at that one in a tennis shop near me at the time as a kid, years actually before I started playing. I've often thought about buying one of those if I ever come across one in decent condition.
I think I have played with every major brand owned or tested. Babolat/Wilson/Head/Prince/Yonex/Dunlop/Technifibre/Pro Kennex. Angell seems hard to get over here. Lacoste, Volkl and Pacific, There wasn't a demo service for those. So as a junior i was addicted with Pro Kennex. Over here in the 90's a Pro Kennex was the brand to go for a junior player. I loved those back in the day. Today i have issues with the general feel of those rackets. Although i own 3 new ones (because i have a sensitive arm) As i got in my 20's I switched to Babolat (Soft Drive) which has the same kind of mold as the Pro Kennex was known for. So had little to none adjustment period with the transistion. Technifibre frames tend to be to stiff for me. Tested several Head and Prince's but found none i could settle with. Same problem with the modern babolats today, tend to be to stiff for me. Dunlop Sx has been tested was okayish but did not buy. Wilson I didn't like when i was a teenager and in my 20's. But do appreciate them more today. Ended up buying a Clash last summer. Everything is great about that line, except I seem to lack a bit of power on my serve with that racket compared to the Soft Drive which i'm used to. So in that aspect, I'm currently testing Vcore and Ezone rackets. Probably will buy one in near Future. The Rackets i own or did own: Browning (don't recall the model): was a basic racket to start with => Tossed it Tecno Premier Lite: Still own it, don't play with it anymore tho Tecno some red with black paint job, forget the model => Cracked it Pro Kennex: Some 'ace' model dont recall wich one it was => Cracked it Pro Kennex: Ceramic 265=> Cracked it => favo racket i ever had :( Pro Kennex: Assymetric => Still own it, still play with it from time to time Wilson Hammer 6.2 => was my dad's racket, i got it now as my dad stopped playing Pro Kennex Syntex => Loved to paint job (my dad cracket it by accident dammit :( ) Prince Sierra => was my mom's racket. I own it now as she stopped as wel. Wilson Clash Pro Kennex Black Ace Pro Kennex Kinetic Ki 5 Pro Kennex Quadfocus q5 Testing Yonex Vcore and Ezone and waiting for the new ezone to be tested too. Probably will test the new version Clash also approx april i think I Short i will stick with Pro Kennex, Wilson and maybe Yonex in future. All other brands are disgarded. Come to think about it, once's you know your specs. There are not that many rackets to choose from despite being probably over 500 different rackets on the market year in year out.
Great review. And the Loyalty/Familiarity comments are so true. I was a longtime Head Prestige Mid player for over a decade; switch to the Wilson RF97A when the Heads just became too stiff. Hit those, original red then black for years; one day my stronger gave me a Duel G 330 to demo for fun - immediately fell in love with the plushness and comfort. Then got TV e blue/orange VCP 330; just demo’d the 97H and bought.
I don't like any particular brand. I do like rackets. I love Wilson Pro Staff 6.0 85, Babolat AeroPro Drive 2005, Babolat Pure Drive, Pure Aero. I want to try a Yonex Vcore 98. I would love to find a racket in the Pure Drive/Aero mix. I like Nike clothes but I love Asics shoes this is an example. But I'm not loyal to a brand.
I started only using Babolat, but seeking a racket that gave me a slightly more controlled version of the Pure Drive that was also much better on the arms, I went to Yonex. Played with the Vcore for a while and have now switched the to the Vcore Pro 100
I've been a HEAD player since my 1973 AMF HEAD Arthur Ashe Competition, 80s Atlantis 660, Liquid Metals, Prestige 98 sq in, and original Gravity. I demo'd Wilsons and Babolats and always chose HEAD. I own and enjoy one Yonex ezone 98 but the new Gravity MP is hard to beat.
I played with Yonex racquets for many years. Once I tried Tecnifibre TFight 305, and I really liked the grip shape, it suits my hand better than Yonex grip. Now I am playing with the Tecnifibre TFlash 300 CES, which gives a nice spin and power combo.
I like how you presented the PD, Ezone, Force, and others, in the middle of the other lines. 👌🏼 Strike: most controlled line with the tightest strings and thinner beam Drive: of the two teeener lines, has a tighter string pattern and the elliptical throat. Ironically the highest ra Aero: a PD with an aerodynamic throat for faster and more vertical swing. And more open strong pattern in today’s versions. The more powerful setup, the more you need to swing low to high to keep the ball in. So it would make sense that the Aero with its aerodynamic design, was their more power racquet. But the order they present their sticks is confusing. And set an idea for the other brands. You ordered them Babs and other frames on point Jonas. 👌🏼
I have 3 Babolat, 2 Wilson, 1 Fischer, 1 Dunlop, 1 Yamaha racquets. Each racquets have their own "personalities" and "moods" based on their specifications and strings of choices. Enjoying different styles and techniques for each racquets.
I have 5 Yonex RD Power 10 racquets, rather old but they are so good. Use leather grip and they are heavy from 340 to 357 depending on which one I have tuned each one to my preferences.
There was a guy at my tennis club who went to a Barcelona Tennis School and a very gifted player who got a deal with Pro Kennex. He had the Black Ace 98 and said it was the best racket he'd ever played with. This was a few years ago by the way.
I was looking for exactly this topic for a long while. Very solid review and appreciate your focus on avoiding bias. Looking forward to seeing more videos!
My favorite brands are Wilson, Head, and prince. A brand I think it’s really underrated is pro-kennex, I use that brand for a few years, it was a lot more popular back in the day that it is now, I think ivan Lendl might’ve used that one point.
Angell for me, more specifically the TC95. Costs a fraction more than other brands, but specs are exactly on the spot, at least for their Custom line. If not Angell, I'd be using a Vcore Pro 95, which I think would complement my game well, and Yonex QC is (usually) very good. I like Prince, too, especially their Phantom line, but they seem to be a bit all over the place recently. Dunlop makes decent frames, too. Avoiding like the plague Wilson and their shameful QC, and Babolat because of their stiffness. Not familiar enough with Head to have an opinion.
When the strings are not too tight/loose, old or new my Prince Phantoms Pro 100 and Yonex ezone 98 make me happy. They both hit well, but the Yonex makes a very impressive thwack sound! 🙂 I would add Prokennex to those brands for future purchases (when I get good, maybe)
I have been out of the tennis game for 20 years and just starting to get back in, well after my final surgery. So, with that in mind because I fell in love with Prince back when I played tennis in high school I will have to say prince. I fell in love with my Prince Thundercloud 110 with the shock absorber in the grip. I am really considering the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) as my new racquet.
Donnay, both penta gold 99 and dual silver 99. Weighted to 330 grams unstrung. I love the way they swing, the forgiving sweetspot and they are very stable with a good amount of power and spin. Last but not least, they are very comfortable on the arm.
Lately, I have been playing Head racquets though I was not happy with the grip shape change. I like frames with some flex and that weigh at least 11 ounces strung. It took a while to adjust because the frames with those properties usually have denser string patterns which are more difficult to play with and generate less spin.
Volkl with the v cell line made all the rackets even more powerful with thicker beams(especially the 10 series), the v cell 8 is still pretty much the same as the previous v feel 8. They still produce the c10 pro which is one of if not the best racket they have rn on the market.
Find the player that inspires you and your game the most and start with a similar setup... from there you can migrate towards your own preferences and try some alternatives. I went on a search for the best racket brand as opposed to staying with what was tried and tested for my game, style and shots (Sampras, Federer etc for style and single handed backhand) and found I just wasted alot of time and money trying to reinvent the wheel. I grew up with a devotion to the Wilson pro staff line and after stubbornly persisting with various Head rackets more recently (as good as they were) I have come full circle back to where I started and what now still feels like home. My dad is obsessed with Rafa... he plays better when emulating Rafa's game, racket choice and even gear. Try it!
I was a big Wilson blade guy but recently started playing the Yonex VCORE Pro HD and I love it. I still have the Wilson’s and will use it now and again. I like the grip feel for both brands but I volley better with the Yonex.
Thanks for the video! It's good to hear about the key characteristics of the different brands. It seems that nowadays the price of the brands is all about the same. But when I started out in the 80s ProKennex was one of the cheaper brands (usually about 10% less expensive than the other main brands). So I played with those racquets and I really liked them. For the most part, they've always had somewhat flexy, arm-friendly, comfortable racquets.
After trying Babolat PS 16x19, Wilson RF97 v12, I settled on a pair of leather-gripped Yonex VCore 97 330 that are clones (within 0.1 gr of each other witout mods and equal balance) and a Head TGK 238.1 pro stock (prestige mid plus). Yonex are something magical, so solid and feel so good to use (I also have an 80s R-27 which is 372gr weight and 351 SW for fun play which I adore). I also love their grip design, for some reason even with thin Babolat leather and Yonex Super Grap they still feel plush and just fit right. I dislike the way my Head grip feels and this Head racket is very unforgiving, but I treat it as an improvement tool that forces me to play perfectly to acheive a good result. I really disliked Babolat, my wrist absolutely broke after playing with it and I had to take a 3 week break and deal with big pain.
I use Wilson rackets from 2004. The Prostaffs have a great feel to me, and their older rackets are built like bricks. Very hard wearing. Although Wilsons QC issues mean I have to match all of them. I have a soft spot for Prince Rackets, they have a great range but I just find across the board they're not as stable. But I haven't tried any new Prince Rackets made recently. I've only hit with one or two Head rackets, but they are made really well. Very high quality product. Same with the one or two Yonex rackets I've tried.
I've tried many racquets over the years as well, and, at least for my preferences and playing style, I always found myself retuning to Prince, which is what I used growing up (original graphite, precision Equipe, Diablo mid). These days, the plush feeling, combined with the flexible feeling of some of their players frames like the Textreme Tour 100p or Phantom Pro 100p was like 'coming home' in a way. I guess I'm a fan of traditional feeling players sticks.
WILSON - mfg. of the greatest racket of all time (imo) - the PRO STAFF 85, w/HEAD a close 2nd. Wilson's corporate headquarters are close to my hometown & their products were carried in most local sporting goods stores and tennis shops so used a variety of their stuff, including tennis rackets, growing up back in the day. Never had any complaints with the quality of Wilson products & after acquiring & playing the magical PS 85 considered them as my favorite. Seems like they've generally had a good variety of high quality rackets available for all skill levels over the years & as far as I'm aware they're the only mfg. that (1) currently allows for racket cosmetics customization (via the Pro Labs website) & (2) offers a select group of rackets with specs close to those used by Pro players (via the RF97 & Pro Labs offerings). The 1st Head stick I recall seeing was the popular Ashe Comp. II from the early 70s but when I think of Head nowadays it's primarily that Agassi guy & the Radicals he played. Interesting video so thanks for posting.
I’ve been using Pro Staffs ever since I can remember. I had a Hyper Pro Staff 5.0, upgraded to the Ncode Six-One 95, then the BLX Six-One 95, and now the Pro Staff 97 v13. I’m considering going the RF97 route soon.
Prince Tour 310 is one of the best rackets ive ever used. It just hits different than other sticks, the feel is addicting. Currently playing my best tennis with it at 4.5 level! Shame lucas pouille left prince, since then hes been completely out of the spotlight after his switch to babolat... he struck gold with the tour.
I like probably the Head the most. I think they have racket for everyone. Grip shape is the best for me. Yonex has no buttcap and no fell for me. Babolat is too stiff usually. I think I should try Wilson more.
The expert on this channel is getting better and better with explanations and racquet analysis. My quiestion is actually what racquet to prefere for "fun house" game, for entartainer on court?
I believed in Wilson for a very long time, used prob. all iterations of the SixOne lineup, but since they dropped this whole line of racquets, I tried Blade and Pro Staff but never felt as happy with it, so I tried out all the main brands and switched to Head, first Radical, now Gravity... right now with 360+ technology, they have prob. the best playing racquets out there with a great design department... ;)
Yea you can. Other racquets give you different feel and characteristics that work for suffering people. Yonex makes fine racquets but so do Babolat, Wilson, Head, Technifibre, etc.
I consider making the switch from HEAD to the Wilson Pro Staff RF 97 Autograph because HEAD hasn't managed to ship a proper Prestige since 2014. Have been playing with HEAD all my life but the RF 97 is so easy to play with and offers a nice feel and plenty of spin and speed.
I play with a Babalot Pure Aero bananas. I love them. I wonder what their weights are and I should check. I don't want a racquet that is too heavy for me. I weigh 65 KGS and 165 cms in height. 300 Grams seems to be a good weight for me with strings and dampener. 4 3/8" grip. No larger. I tried 4 3/4 once and while it felt better, I received more tennis elbow from smaller grip.
Question for your next Q&A. From all your experiences trying different sticks, what do you think affects the power:control ratio the most, the head size or stiffness? My previous idea was that the head size would be more influentual, however, I have recently compared the ezone 98 with the pro staff 100 and I felt that the ezone was way more powerfull. Would like your intake in this! Keep up the good work!
My own two cents is that it's a balance of everything. So beam thickness, stiffness, racket layup, head size/shape, density of stringbed etc. all contribute and make up the final result as a whole. Which factor has a bigger influence seems kind of irrelevant to me seeing as it will still be about how it all adds up. Kind of like what foods have the most protein. What really matters is how it all adds up at the end of the day. Someone could eat very low protein foods individually all day and someone else could have a big piece of steak. The one who ate steak won't necessarily end up with the most protein. Similar in tennis in that a 100 inch head won't necessarily have more power than a 98 even though its quite a notable factor when it comes to spin and power.
I've always been comfortable with Wilson for some reason. I played Head for years in the 1990s but I've lost track of their racquet lines now. I'd like to explore the Prince lineup but their racquets are very confusing. I don't know what's what with them.
Grew up Wilson Pro Staff, left the sport for nearly two decades, came back and couldn't stand anything in the Wilson lineup, just no feel. Now a Head loyalist.
Interested in your analysis of the new Solinco frames when you get your hands on them. I've seen the new Solinco 100 Black frame unstrung (not sure what the official name will be) and it looks and feels really nice. The new frames will be in 98 & 100 sq in. High end designed frames which indicates Solinco is very serious about getting into the Tennis market with quality frames.
Ancient Dunlops or Heads were the first and the best, Head prostocks nowadays...and Yonex is making things good at this moment, I think could be the best brand now
Wilson prostaff 6.100 v13. Switch from the rf97 that i have been ising since 2012. Im getting old and playing more doubles soneeded a lighter and faster racket. After I switched i ask myself why i didnt do that long time ago….
I think there's more to say about Wilson and the fact that the Clash is the #1 selling racquet (in the US)...and what that actually means in terms of what customers want.
Only a player with a sensitive arm, and one that is intermediate and down in all likleyhood, will want a Clash. It just so happens that this criteria probably describes a good percentage of the consumer base. Advanced players onwards who want a tweener will use a pure drive, a head extreme, an ezone or whatever else like that. And I suspect this type of player also actually enjoys the crisp, firmer feel of these rackets generally and have learned that their arm can handle it. But there will still be players who don't have an arm that can handle that and have to compromise a lot on what they want, so it's likely true that a better clash could have a place for them when it's made.
I would like to try softer, player versions of the pure drive and pure aero taken down to 95 inches (a blend of super “modern” design and traditional specs). The current head prestige pro weighted up is great.
Head: they have the most modular line of rackets and the most variations: Want more control?, go to L5 (Speed) or L6, Want more power? Go to L4 (radical) or L3 (extreme) want more spin? Open the string pattern by moving to the 16x19 version of the same line. Wilson just doesn’t have enough lines, babolat’s lines don’t make much sense, Yonex changes the specs dramatically between generations Just my thoughts 😅
Love yonex because they keep it simple with only 3 racket lines!
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But so does Babocrap
Yonex Astrel crying in corner... And Regna hiding in shadows
@@mikhailshi Yeah but not a lot of people have the money to buy a Regna.
Pro kennex and Prince they made beautiful racket and very arm friendly
I like prince because their rackets usually provide different choices for us these day
Yeah Prince is my favourite as well
Diablo Tour Mid was a great stick, one of my all time favorites
Prince is very interesting for sure but I find their line of racquets very confusing.
HEAD Prestige MP XT has been my racket for about 5 years. HEAD rackets feel durable with a mix of control and power. Have my eyes on Yonex for my next racket.
I always played with Head graphene touch speed pro and lately I tried Head graphene touch prestige tour. Been eyeing for Head graphene xt prestige mp but doubts creep into my mind that it would be too hard to play with. I can't demo it. How does it feel? I know it's easy to swing due to its low swing weight but Is it tiring you fast i.e takes a lot of effort to arch the ball over the net? Is it stiff cause I have a slight tennis elbow? Awaiting your feedback, thank you in advance 🙏
@@uhaltuamarsahala2436 definitely is easy to maneuver. Recently played with a friend who was demoing other racket, a Yonex Vcore 97 being one of them. One difference I notice is even though my racket has added weight via lead tape, his racket felt hard to play with.
Thank you for your input. May I ask which Yonex vcore 97 that you tried, please? Yonex vcore 310 or 330 or Yonex Vcore HD 18x20? If I knew which one you used then I could compare its specs against Head graphene XT prestige MP's. Thank you in advance 🙏
@@uhaltuamarsahala2436 It was the 330g , definitely the heaviest one.
@@tds7078 thankx, appreciate it.)
I just purchased a Volkl V Cell 8 - 315. Compared with the other rackets I demoed, (Wilson Blade 98 18x20, Wilson Clash 98, Head Gravity MP, Yonex VCore Pro 97 HD) the Volkl had the best combination of comfort, control, and stability. I strung it with Gamma Professional 17 at 55 lbs. and found a little more power than the demo as well.
Big fan of yonex’s craftsmanship but overall I dislike the new trend of all new racquets being absurdly expensive for no real upgrade in quality (QC). It’s refreshing to see Prince, Head, and Wilson reintroduce quality frames at a moderate price point (warrior 100, POG, speed mp, radical MP, blade no CV). Going forward I vow to buy used or buy the moderate/older options.
Grew up with Wilson ProStaff N90/K90. Took me a long time to get over it. Not a fan of modern day Wilson.
Dunlop CX series feels the closest in terms of feel. Very underrated.
Switched to Yonex for the QC. The OCD in me wants consistency more than anything else. Feel was a bit too muted, isometric felt weird to get used to and grip felt weird.
I don't like how Tecnifibre racquets feel (sorta slow). Would try Babolat but not keen on suffering from more arm problems. HEAD is very expensive here.
Strings wise, I prefer Tecnifibre multis, grips I choose Toalson Ultra.
I really appreciate the consistency of quality control with Yonex. Like usually their specs are spot on. I also think the build quality and quality of their paint is superior to other brands I have tried.
True but it's not for everyone...frames are too thick it's horrible..also shape not for everyone
@@Bambotb thick? Are you joking? I play with the Yonex Vcore Pro 97 and the beam is 20mm .. it's the thinest on tour, unlike babolat or some head models etc...
2022 Yonex is made in China
@@superdiver. Some low end models yes. But the top Yonex player sticks are made in Japan (eg ezone, vcore).
@@superdiver. why does it really matter nowadays?
Since I started with a head prestige pro, I always end up going back. Not because it’s better, but because it just feels right. It’s hard to change racquets when you played with a stick for some time. I always end up trying new frames if I have the chance though, every company has their advantages and disadvantages.
I’m a Volkl and ProKennex fan because grip shape and less marketing BS to charge higher prices. Just a lot more quality for the tennis enthusiast. But completely funky naming sometimes from both brands, yah.
You can't really go wrong with Pro Kennex, such nice racquets to hit with and they offer good variety. Very happy with Q+ tour 2019, although still not sure which string set up is best....
@@hypewalliams629 I love my Q+ Tour Pro 16x19. Can’t find them anywhere unfortunately. The new version has a higher swingweight though. So :/ in regards to string, I’ve tried a whole bunch of polys in them but found it a little too disconnected? Muted isn’t the right word, and It’s not that I needed a livelier poly or anything. But I found that a hybrid poly with a good quality multi (or real gut) balanced out that feel for me personally.
@@samrocksmyshire I'm using solinco tour bite soft at 22 or 23 kg, plenty of pop.
I'm surprised you can't find it on Amazon?
I really like Yonex. Playing the HD currently and going to try the new 97D. I also have Wilson PS90 Asian version but you can't get hold of that easily anymore. Never tried Prince but I like that they aren't trying to copy the other brands so much.
A lot of guys are hooked on yonex like kids are hooked on phonics. Japanese quality...second to none. That said the babolat purestrike is nice, the HEAD radical is incredible, the head speed is also great, and prince PHANTOM gets high ratings too.
Fair, accurate and comprehensive review. Great work Jonas!
Thanks! 🙏🏼
I recently demoed and enjoy using the Volkl V Cell 2 racquet after trying it first at the 2021 Indian Wells tournament tent put on by Tennis Warehouse. In your video you said you did not know much about Volkl so I thought I might add my 2 cents. I am almost 60 and I was playing with the Wilson Pro Staff v13 and able to hold my own with much younger players but found myself struggling at times. Prior to this racquet I had developed some tennis elbow playing the the Pure Aero racquet which I loved for its amazing spin potential. When I tried the Big Bubba by Gamma, this racquet had enormous power and spin but was very hard to control. I was able to beat players that I struggled to keep up with before. When I tried the Volkl V Cell 2, I was very impressed demoing it again later and found it to have a really nice combination of power, spin, control and comfort. It was far more powerful than the Wilson or Babolat racquets but not as much as the Gamma Big Bubba (nothing is though). When I added some weights to the 9, 12 and 3 o'clock positions, the Volkl was absolutely amazing and the best racquet I have ever played with so far. I am 4.0 player with a one handed backhand and the racquet is light and 115 sq inches but rewards you well if you have full strokes and decent form. I found that the larger racquets have a bigger sweetspot and therefore are much easier on my arm. The V cell 2 also has shock dampening technology which makes it even more comfortable. This is my favorite racquet but some of the other Volkl racquets are worth checking out too. The V cell 1 has an unusual detached bridge from the frame for example.
Great review!
I’ve had wilson, prince, Babolat, and Yonex rackets over the years. Currently playing with the Vcore 95 (2021) and absolutely love it! Will be sticking with Yonex for the foreseeable future.
Vcore 95 so good for that fast swing and heavy groundstrokes. I was switching between that and vcore pro 97. Such different racquets but went w the vcore pro 97 for the better ball cupping + volley control. Used to play babolat and thought it was the best but now I know different.
I have been waiting for a cosmetic update for it, like the blackouts, but we don’t seem to be getting that. Really hate that red and blue.
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@@EveryTimeIDavid I know its so ugly I just purchased it and am going to have to do an at home spray paint attempt
@@johnnybrown5937 careful with that and any kind of heat! I can speak from experience.
I really like Dunlop. I think they're underrated!
Agree. Im using the CX 200+ these days - it's an awesome racquet
My CX 200 Tour 16x19s are very nice! They are a great replacement for my PB 10 mids.
@@amosfong I put leather grips on mine and lead at 3, 9 and 12. Strung with Tier One FireWire Boost at 55lbs. So much control, feel and an amazing amount of spin for a 95.
@@talon229 I have mine leaded heavily at 3 and 9, lightly at 12 and 6, and lightly again at the throat. I stuffed cling-wrap until it's completely tight in the handle. Synthetic replacement grip, no overgrip. Plays like a dream
@@amosfong I’m debating putting some silicone in the handle but I’ve never done it. Mine are matched perfectly and I’m worried I will mess one up.
I'm really liking the current Dunlop(Srixon) racket range. I am currently using SX300 with technifibre multi feel and signum pro plasma pure hybrid 52lbs setup. I found it plush, spinny, comfortable, and easy access to power.
I have tried also the dunlop sx 300 tour version. Very good access to spin. Decent amount of power and have a nice feel.
I have tried Prince, Wilson and Babolat but I always go back to the Head Ti S6. It's been my favourite racquet for years.
All good advice and personal summary of 4 top brands. I like Prince, Pro Kennex, Volkl, Fischer too, they make some premium and unique rackets.
Started with Wilson, tried Prince, then Head, but now mostly uses Dunlop older 300 series and CX 200 Tour
Interesting. I got a Dunlop multi Fil 300 98inch in a junk shop for £5. I have to say it's a nice buttery feel. I had the aerogel 300 as well which felt great as well - just a bit crisper. The areogel 4d was awful.
I don't like specific brands I like specific racquets. I'm a fan of the babolat pure aero series and the yonex vcore series
2016 pure aero because I like the color scheme. That’s it. At my 3.5 level, you could put any racket in my hands and it wouldn’t matter much.
When I restarted playing in 2010 I played with a Wilson Triad 6 (260g).I loved the light feel and did not want to even testplay the Head Radical MP Microgels I also had. Anyway as I got better I finally tried the Radicals (295 g). Wow! I played with the Radicals a few years and then started to modified them, ended up at 325g unstrung and around 35cm balance. Next I bought a Prestige MP XT, played with it stock and then decided to ad lead to reach approx the same balance as my modified Radicals, strung weight for the Prestige 362g. Loved it. But then I still bought the Prestige MP Touch, modified it to the same balance as the XT’s. Never looked back since then and never wanted to test something new different. I love my Prestige and will keep them for a long long time
Prince and Dunlop high end classic racquets are the nicest feeling racquets I’ve played with... of the modern racquets I’d say Wilson blade, closely followed by Babolat pure drive (pure strike felt awful, but that could have just been a bad setup)
Before starting tennis, I would watch it on TV. Roddick looking cool with his double line blue racket and then a certain young Spaniard coming along with a yellow one really made me excited to get a Babolat for myself, and I did when it came to starting the sport. While I've gone to other brands (Yonex being my joint fav I'd say) and may or may not have found myself back with Babolat again now, they will always have a special status in my mind because that's where the love for the sport started for me.
The 2003 Pure Drive, the one I saw Roddick use on TV (paintjob, sure), probably represents tennis for me because I would look at that one in a tennis shop near me at the time as a kid, years actually before I started playing. I've often thought about buying one of those if I ever come across one in decent condition.
I Love Prince and Tecnifibre . They've got some of the best racquets a player can look for , with great feel , touch, power and control .
That's a weird duo.
@@trex1448 not really ..I've got a lot of Prince racquets and played a couple of TF's and they were really good in their touch , control and feel.
I have 75% of the shown brands and tested all: Dunlop SX 300 Tour gold, Head Speed Pro silver, Pure Aero Tour/Pure Strike (305g) bronce.
Nice to see Dunlop getting some love.
I'm still waiting for Rossignol to return to tennis!
Can we have Kneissl as well, please?
What about Snauwaert. Check out the Ergonom - hilarious.
I think I have played with every major brand owned or tested.
Babolat/Wilson/Head/Prince/Yonex/Dunlop/Technifibre/Pro Kennex.
Angell seems hard to get over here. Lacoste, Volkl and Pacific, There wasn't a demo service for those.
So as a junior i was addicted with Pro Kennex. Over here in the 90's a Pro Kennex was the brand to go for a junior player. I loved those back in the day.
Today i have issues with the general feel of those rackets. Although i own 3 new ones (because i have a sensitive arm)
As i got in my 20's I switched to Babolat (Soft Drive) which has the same kind of mold as the Pro Kennex was known for. So had little to none adjustment period with the transistion.
Technifibre frames tend to be to stiff for me. Tested several Head and Prince's but found none i could settle with.
Same problem with the modern babolats today, tend to be to stiff for me.
Dunlop Sx has been tested was okayish but did not buy.
Wilson I didn't like when i was a teenager and in my 20's. But do appreciate them more today. Ended up buying a Clash last summer.
Everything is great about that line, except I seem to lack a bit of power on my serve with that racket compared to the Soft Drive which i'm used to.
So in that aspect, I'm currently testing Vcore and Ezone rackets. Probably will buy one in near Future.
The Rackets i own or did own:
Browning (don't recall the model): was a basic racket to start with => Tossed it
Tecno Premier Lite: Still own it, don't play with it anymore tho
Tecno some red with black paint job, forget the model => Cracked it
Pro Kennex: Some 'ace' model dont recall wich one it was => Cracked it
Pro Kennex: Ceramic 265=> Cracked it => favo racket i ever had :(
Pro Kennex: Assymetric => Still own it, still play with it from time to time
Wilson Hammer 6.2 => was my dad's racket, i got it now as my dad stopped playing
Pro Kennex Syntex => Loved to paint job (my dad cracket it by accident dammit :( )
Prince Sierra => was my mom's racket. I own it now as she stopped as wel.
Wilson Clash
Pro Kennex Black Ace
Pro Kennex Kinetic Ki 5
Pro Kennex Quadfocus q5
Testing Yonex Vcore and Ezone and waiting for the new ezone to be tested too.
Probably will test the new version Clash also approx april i think
I Short i will stick with Pro Kennex, Wilson and maybe Yonex in future. All other brands are disgarded.
Come to think about it, once's you know your specs. There are not that many rackets to choose from despite being probably over 500 different rackets on the market year in year out.
Great review. And the Loyalty/Familiarity comments are so true. I was a longtime Head Prestige Mid player for over a decade; switch to the Wilson RF97A when the Heads just became too stiff. Hit those, original red then black for years; one day my stronger gave me a Duel G 330 to demo for fun - immediately fell in love with the plushness and comfort. Then got TV e blue/orange VCP 330; just demo’d the 97H and bought.
I don't like any particular brand. I do like rackets. I love Wilson Pro Staff 6.0 85, Babolat AeroPro Drive 2005, Babolat Pure Drive, Pure Aero. I want to try a Yonex Vcore 98. I would love to find a racket in the Pure Drive/Aero mix. I like Nike clothes but I love Asics shoes this is an example. But I'm not loyal to a brand.
Mix? Sounds like Ezone
I started only using Babolat, but seeking a racket that gave me a slightly more controlled version of the Pure Drive that was also much better on the arms, I went to Yonex. Played with the Vcore for a while and have now switched the to the Vcore Pro 100
I've been a HEAD player since my 1973 AMF HEAD Arthur Ashe Competition, 80s Atlantis 660, Liquid Metals, Prestige 98 sq in, and original Gravity. I demo'd Wilsons and Babolats and always chose HEAD. I own and enjoy one Yonex ezone 98 but the new Gravity MP is hard to beat.
played pro staff for more than 20 years, but due to wrist problems i switched to a Clash 98 a year ago and it worked wonders for me.
Wilson for the feel, the best to me but I also like Prince.I would like to try Dunlop and Technifibre
RF 97 Autograph. The stability you get when hitting in front is unparalleled from all the rackets I demoed.
The new Yonex VCORE Pro 97H is even more stable and it's more comfortable on the arm.
Prince Rackets are my favorites great feeling beutiful desing and very arm friendly
You're making great job! Such a precise wording and description, real joy to follow you!)
Thank you so much!
I played with Yonex racquets for many years. Once I tried Tecnifibre TFight 305, and I really liked the grip shape, it suits my hand better than Yonex grip. Now I am playing with the Tecnifibre TFlash 300 CES, which gives a nice spin and power combo.
Great analysis, love your contents!
Currently enjoying the technifibre tfight 305 rs, coming from blade V7 18x20 I feel it gives me some more power but still have the same control
I like how you presented the PD, Ezone, Force, and others, in the middle of the other lines. 👌🏼
Strike: most controlled line with the tightest strings and thinner beam
Drive: of the two teeener lines, has a tighter string pattern and the elliptical throat. Ironically the highest ra
Aero: a PD with an aerodynamic throat for faster and more vertical swing. And more open strong pattern in today’s versions.
The more powerful setup, the more you need to swing low to high to keep the ball in. So it would make sense that the Aero with its aerodynamic design, was their more power racquet. But the order they present their sticks is confusing. And set an idea for the other brands. You ordered them Babs and other frames on point Jonas. 👌🏼
I have 3 Babolat, 2 Wilson, 1 Fischer, 1 Dunlop, 1 Yamaha racquets. Each racquets have their own "personalities" and "moods" based on their specifications and strings of choices. Enjoying different styles and techniques for each racquets.
Been stuck on my head prestige mid racquets for 25 years. Just bought a couple Fischer vacuum pro 90's though and I'm loving them.
I have 5 Yonex RD Power 10 racquets, rather old but they are so good. Use leather grip and they are heavy from 340 to 357 depending on which one I have tuned each one to my preferences.
There was a guy at my tennis club who went to a Barcelona Tennis School and a very gifted player who got a deal with Pro Kennex. He had the Black Ace 98 and said it was the best racket he'd ever played with. This was a few years ago by the way.
Yonex Ezone 98 Tour!! great quality, power and control!!
I was looking for exactly this topic for a long while. Very solid review and appreciate your focus on avoiding bias. Looking forward to seeing more videos!
I play with Head since I started tennis 7 years ago, and now I play with the head speed s
I was loyal to Yonex but got prokennex and was blown away, and the price was 2/3 big 4 price
Q+5 PRO 2021. Never thought I'd endorse 67 RA (coming from 59 RA on yonex HD), awesome. Plush comfy and powerful
Absolutely love the 2000-2003 Radical OS series. Plush sticks.
uff the old radicals were something else 🙌🔥
My favorite brands are Wilson, Head, and prince. A brand I think it’s really underrated is pro-kennex, I use that brand for a few years, it was a lot more popular back in the day that it is now, I think ivan Lendl might’ve used that one point.
Angell for me, more specifically the TC95. Costs a fraction more than other brands, but specs are exactly on the spot, at least for their Custom line. If not Angell, I'd be using a Vcore Pro 95, which I think would complement my game well, and Yonex QC is (usually) very good. I like Prince, too, especially their Phantom line, but they seem to be a bit all over the place recently. Dunlop makes decent frames, too. Avoiding like the plague Wilson and their shameful QC, and Babolat because of their stiffness. Not familiar enough with Head to have an opinion.
When the strings are not too tight/loose, old or new my Prince Phantoms Pro 100 and Yonex ezone 98 make me happy. They both hit well, but the Yonex makes a very impressive thwack sound! 🙂
I would add Prokennex to those brands for future purchases (when I get good, maybe)
I have been out of the tennis game for 20 years and just starting to get back in, well after my final surgery. So, with that in mind because I fell in love with Prince back when I played tennis in high school I will have to say prince. I fell in love with my Prince Thundercloud 110 with the shock absorber in the grip. I am really considering the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) as my new racquet.
Donnay, both penta gold 99 and dual silver 99. Weighted to 330 grams unstrung. I love the way they swing, the forgiving sweetspot and they are very stable with a good amount of power and spin. Last but not least, they are very comfortable on the arm.
I like the Prestige and Pro Staffs. Mainly what I've played with for the past 20 years.
Lately, I have been playing Head racquets though I was not happy with the grip shape change. I like frames with some flex and that weigh at least 11 ounces strung. It took a while to adjust because the frames with those properties usually have denser string patterns which are more difficult to play with and generate less spin.
I like head because their rackets arent too stiff and they have good variety
Been a Babolat fanboy since 2011. The APD-GT 2010 is still my #1, nothing has replaced it as of yet.
The Pro Tour 2 is a really great stick. Been using it for approx. 1 month & I'm very impressed so far.
@@anemicroyalty8764 I like babolat but all of their racquets are too stiff for me, it would be nice if they made a softer frame
Volkl with the v cell line made all the rackets even more powerful with thicker beams(especially the 10 series), the v cell 8 is still pretty much the same as the previous v feel 8. They still produce the c10 pro which is one of if not the best racket they have rn on the market.
I did also understand from this video that ProKennex make particularly arm-friendly rackets - that is a useful generalisation.
Find the player that inspires you and your game the most and start with a similar setup... from there you can migrate towards your own preferences and try some alternatives. I went on a search for the best racket brand as opposed to staying with what was tried and tested for my game, style and shots (Sampras, Federer etc for style and single handed backhand) and found I just wasted alot of time and money trying to reinvent the wheel. I grew up with a devotion to the Wilson pro staff line and after stubbornly persisting with various Head rackets more recently (as good as they were) I have come full circle back to where I started and what now still feels like home. My dad is obsessed with Rafa... he plays better when emulating Rafa's game, racket choice and even gear. Try it!
I was a big Wilson blade guy but recently started playing the Yonex VCORE Pro HD and I love it. I still have the Wilson’s and will use it now and again. I like the grip feel for both brands but I volley better with the Yonex.
Thanks for the video! It's good to hear about the key characteristics of the different brands. It seems that nowadays the price of the brands is all about the same. But when I started out in the 80s ProKennex was one of the cheaper brands (usually about 10% less expensive than the other main brands). So I played with those racquets and I really liked them. For the most part, they've always had somewhat flexy, arm-friendly, comfortable racquets.
After trying Babolat PS 16x19, Wilson RF97 v12, I settled on a pair of leather-gripped Yonex VCore 97 330 that are clones (within 0.1 gr of each other witout mods and equal balance) and a Head TGK 238.1 pro stock (prestige mid plus). Yonex are something magical, so solid and feel so good to use (I also have an 80s R-27 which is 372gr weight and 351 SW for fun play which I adore). I also love their grip design, for some reason even with thin Babolat leather and Yonex Super Grap they still feel plush and just fit right. I dislike the way my Head grip feels and this Head racket is very unforgiving, but I treat it as an improvement tool that forces me to play perfectly to acheive a good result. I really disliked Babolat, my wrist absolutely broke after playing with it and I had to take a 3 week break and deal with big pain.
Yonex here. quality control is good and I love the vcore 95, for strings I would use solinco
Yes, using 2021 Vcore95 with Solinco Confidential right now..great combo
@@K4R3N what do yall string the tension at?
@@Lo0133 high 40s lbs, usually 48
I use Wilson rackets from 2004. The Prostaffs have a great feel to me, and their older rackets are built like bricks. Very hard wearing. Although Wilsons QC issues mean I have to match all of them.
I have a soft spot for Prince Rackets, they have a great range but I just find across the board they're not as stable. But I haven't tried any new Prince Rackets made recently.
I've only hit with one or two Head rackets, but they are made really well. Very high quality product. Same with the one or two Yonex rackets I've tried.
Thank you for the video
You're welcome
I've tried many racquets over the years as well, and, at least for my preferences and playing style, I always found myself retuning to Prince, which is what I used growing up (original graphite, precision Equipe, Diablo mid). These days, the plush feeling, combined with the flexible feeling of some of their players frames like the Textreme Tour 100p or Phantom Pro 100p was like 'coming home' in a way. I guess I'm a fan of traditional feeling players sticks.
Just means you're old which is fine.
@@trex1448 okay, thanks...
Thank you for these videos it helps a lot, Yonex calls my name every time I use it. Might be my next after a Wilson I've had for 10 years now
WILSON - mfg. of the greatest racket of all time (imo) - the PRO STAFF 85, w/HEAD a close 2nd. Wilson's corporate headquarters are close to my hometown & their products were carried in most local sporting goods stores and tennis shops so used a variety of their stuff, including tennis rackets, growing up back in the day. Never had any complaints with the quality of Wilson products & after acquiring & playing the magical PS 85 considered them as my favorite. Seems like they've generally had a good variety of high quality rackets available for all skill levels over the years & as far as I'm aware they're the only mfg. that (1) currently allows for racket cosmetics customization (via the Pro Labs website) & (2) offers a select group of rackets with specs close to those used by Pro players (via the RF97 & Pro Labs offerings). The 1st Head stick I recall seeing was the popular Ashe Comp. II from the early 70s but when I think of Head nowadays it's primarily that Agassi guy & the Radicals he played. Interesting video so thanks for posting.
I’ve been using Pro Staffs ever since I can remember. I had a Hyper Pro Staff 5.0, upgraded to the Ncode Six-One 95, then the BLX Six-One 95, and now the Pro Staff 97 v13. I’m considering going the RF97 route soon.
Try 6.0 85
Prince Tour 310 is one of the best rackets ive ever used. It just hits different than other sticks, the feel is addicting. Currently playing my best tennis with it at 4.5 level! Shame lucas pouille left prince, since then hes been completely out of the spotlight after his switch to babolat... he struck gold with the tour.
Great overview, thanks.
I like probably the Head the most. I think they have racket for everyone. Grip shape is the best for me. Yonex has no buttcap and no fell for me. Babolat is too stiff usually. I think I should try Wilson more.
I’ve just gone over to the head extreme tour and I absolutely love it in the nite paint scheme. Got my three all on spec too which is a bonus
My friend. Head is not f-ing around. They are pumping out some nice sticks. No doubt about it.
The expert on this channel is getting better and better with explanations and racquet analysis. My quiestion is actually what racquet to prefere for "fun house" game, for entartainer on court?
Thanks! Good idea for a video 👌🏻
What ever Monsour Barhami uses which I think is a Head.
I believed in Wilson for a very long time, used prob. all iterations of the SixOne lineup, but since they dropped this whole line of racquets, I tried Blade and Pro Staff but never felt as happy with it, so I tried out all the main brands and switched to Head, first Radical, now Gravity... right now with 360+ technology, they have prob. the best playing racquets out there with a great design department... ;)
Kneissl, Rossignol, Donnay, Bosworth and Prince
Wilson, because of the Pro Staff RF97
Yonex...can't beat Japanese workmanship
Spot on. They make quality products point blank period.
If you play badminton, yonex racket is ok but Lining is more durable and more accurate specs
Yea you can. Other racquets give you different feel and characteristics that work for suffering people. Yonex makes fine racquets but so do Babolat, Wilson, Head, Technifibre, etc.
Eh… yeah I guess but I’d say outside the racquet realm it’s really the Germans, their craftsmanship is unparalleled
True but I would love to see Yonex come out with more types of frames like power and control options
I consider making the switch from HEAD to the Wilson Pro Staff RF 97 Autograph because HEAD hasn't managed to ship a proper Prestige since 2014. Have been playing with HEAD all my life but the RF 97 is so easy to play with and offers a nice feel and plenty of spin and speed.
Excellent video
I play with a Babalot Pure Aero bananas. I love them. I wonder what their weights are and I should check. I don't want a racquet that is too heavy for me. I weigh 65 KGS and 165 cms in height. 300 Grams seems to be a good weight for me with strings and dampener. 4 3/8" grip. No larger. I tried 4 3/4 once and while it felt better, I received more tennis elbow from smaller grip.
I love Volkl... I currently use the PB 10
Hej!! Really love my babolat pure strike 2014, hate the new ones are white instead. I think I will go with the 2022 V2 with 16x19 pattern, loved it
Question for your next Q&A. From all your experiences trying different sticks, what do you think affects the power:control ratio the most, the head size or stiffness?
My previous idea was that the head size would be more influentual, however, I have recently compared the ezone 98 with the pro staff 100 and I felt that the ezone was way more powerfull. Would like your intake in this! Keep up the good work!
My own two cents is that it's a balance of everything. So beam thickness, stiffness, racket layup, head size/shape, density of stringbed etc. all contribute and make up the final result as a whole. Which factor has a bigger influence seems kind of irrelevant to me seeing as it will still be about how it all adds up. Kind of like what foods have the most protein. What really matters is how it all adds up at the end of the day. Someone could eat very low protein foods individually all day and someone else could have a big piece of steak. The one who ate steak won't necessarily end up with the most protein. Similar in tennis in that a 100 inch head won't necessarily have more power than a 98 even though its quite a notable factor when it comes to spin and power.
I've always been comfortable with Wilson for some reason. I played Head for years in the 1990s but I've lost track of their racquet lines now. I'd like to explore the Prince lineup but their racquets are very confusing. I don't know what's what with them.
They’re constantly making new names, like American cars were for awhile.
Grew up Wilson Pro Staff, left the sport for nearly two decades, came back and couldn't stand anything in the Wilson lineup, just no feel. Now a Head loyalist.
Head turned up the heat bigtime. Get yourself a speed or a radical. Those sticks have magic in them.
Interested in your analysis of the new Solinco frames when you get your hands on them. I've seen the new Solinco 100 Black frame unstrung (not sure what the official name will be) and it looks and feels really nice. The new frames will be in 98 & 100 sq in. High end designed frames which indicates Solinco is very serious about getting into the Tennis market with quality frames.
Could you do a video on pros who do NOT use Pro-Stock rackets?
Sure!
@@Tennisnerd Thank you!
Ancient Dunlops or Heads were the first and the best, Head prostocks nowadays...and Yonex is making things good at this moment, I think could be the best brand now
Wilson prostaff 6.100 v13. Switch from the rf97 that i have been ising since 2012. Im getting old and playing more doubles soneeded a lighter and faster racket. After I switched i ask myself why i didnt do that long time ago….
13:08 killed it man
Love the Wilson RF97 signature prostaff
Volkl is my favorite brand. I tried Head, Wilson, etc., but always come back to Volkl. The other brand I really want to try is Yonex.
Technifibre and Volkl 2 of my favourite brands - The Powerbridge 10 Mid 93 was the best racket I have every tried.
I think there's more to say about Wilson and the fact that the Clash is the #1 selling racquet (in the US)...and what that actually means in terms of what customers want.
Only a player with a sensitive arm, and one that is intermediate and down in all likleyhood, will want a Clash. It just so happens that this criteria probably describes a good percentage of the consumer base.
Advanced players onwards who want a tweener will use a pure drive, a head extreme, an ezone or whatever else like that. And I suspect this type of player also actually enjoys the crisp, firmer feel of these rackets generally and have learned that their arm can handle it. But there will still be players who don't have an arm that can handle that and have to compromise a lot on what they want, so it's likely true that a better clash could have a place for them when it's made.
I would like to try softer, player versions of the pure drive and pure aero taken down to 95 inches (a blend of super “modern” design and traditional specs).
The current head prestige pro weighted up is great.
Vcore 95. That sounds like kind of what you're describing.
Great idea!
Head Gravity Pro , Yonex EZ98 and Volkl c10 Pro. -- all about the feel.
Head: they have the most modular line of rackets and the most variations: Want more control?, go to L5 (Speed) or L6,
Want more power? Go to L4 (radical) or L3 (extreme)
want more spin? Open the string pattern by moving to the 16x19 version of the same line.
Wilson just doesn’t have enough lines, babolat’s lines don’t make much sense, Yonex changes the specs dramatically between generations
Just my thoughts 😅