It’s worth mentioning that if you do “upgrade” your old racquet, then you should expect a longer adjustment period. Different racquets need different strokes, so expect to make adjustments to your technique and that takes time. And beware of switching between the new and old racquet during your adjustment period, because you’ll risk end up in between the two and not feeling comfortable with either.
Had my trusted Prince TT Warrior MP for 13 years, now have my trusted Prince Tour 98ESP for the past 6 years with no need to change in sight! Keep what you love, love what you keep! Just ask Delpo ;)
Hi Tennisnerd, i would love to see a video in which you talk about different racket lines, their editions and how they differ from each other. Example the wilson Blade line (k-Blade, 2015, cv, v7)
@6:03 I wish someone told me this when I was starting at 14/15 - I was hitting 90+ mph that occasionally went in haha and so you can imagine I broke a few rackets on sweaty humid days- namely a brand new, just released, Wilson six-one tour, I bought whilst visiting Florida because the GBPUSD rate was very nice then haha I know, the wrong racket for me then and now! but I was a big Federer fan :) I have had the same stick since 2012 now that I'm older & wiser, more Djokovic inspired :)
As much as I love the feel of racquets with old school technology, there's no getting away from the benefits and advantages a modern stick will give you. More power and spin in a more manoeuvrable package, coupled with better damping to prevent fatigue and injury. It's a win win imo, and that's coming from someone who played with the Wilson PS 6.0 85 for years and resisted the change!
I always keep abreast of the new modern technology and only buy racquets with a RA lower than 64. With respect to the dampening technology, Dunlop has hit their mark with the new CX line. Also the K7 line with Angell is quite good with the addition of Aramid fibers which creates a very plush arm friendly feel. I am currently playing around with the Dunlop CX 200 OS with customization to get the weight and balance to my liking. Currently looking for easier power and spin with the plush feel. I have been using the Prince Phantom 100P but which has a great arm friendly racquet but can be quite demanding. My goal is to upgrade to more user-friendly racquet 🎾. I really enjoy your content and videos Jonas! Keep up the good work 💪!
7:29 Oh please, the graphene in Head racquets is just marketing. I've read the patent document for graphene in tennis racquets and basically they are sprinkling some microscopic graphene flakes into the resin just to be able to use the graphene name without getting sued, but it doesn't make any difference to the frame. If they were actually making graphene structures inside the racquets, each racquet would cost like 10 000 dollars.
Hi Jonas I have been loving the content lately. Is there a chance you could do some string reviews on Kirshbaum strings? I’m going to buy some Pro Line strings and would like you to make some videos on them. Thanks
I use the Pro Line II. It's a very solid string. It's pre stretched, so it maintains tension really well. It's on the firmer side. Pretty good value and the red colour looks great.
You're better off first modifying your racket with some lead tape and change the strings to a totally different setup if you want comfort or more control / spin etc. much cheaper to do this!
great video as always, plz can you tell me the difference between the head flexpoint liquide metal and the modern racket, like yonex Ezone, head prestige, wilson pro staff, babolat pure drive...
Wasn't there a lawsuit over Federer's racket too?? I read about it years ago, in the nCode days. Somebody noticed that the drill pattern was different on the retail nCode 90 than on Federer's. They were right and it led to there being a reissue of the nCode 90 (you can see the difference in the number of holes in the PWS area). And when the K90 was released, they had to make sure it was his actual frame.
I was using the head 2016 Radical Pro and demo the Extreme tour, I felt better and my serve and forehand spin more can you do a review of the new version of the extreme tour nite version
Great video. I used the blx six one 90 and 95 tour (and previous kfactor versions) for about 10+ years before transitioning to the clash 100 pro due to an arm issue. Oddly I found the transition a little more challenging as my old rackets were so head light, and the more balanced wieghting of the clash threw me off. I get the sensation the clash is heavier which clearly is not the case. Anyway, I think it was the right decision to change, however when i went to pick up my old blx95 it felt like a plank of wood. May have to string it with something softer. I would not want to lose the ability to use those frames.
Good hits with the Candycane, but even you lose a lot of points...that's the different between us and the Pros...they win matches with that kind of sticks, AMAZING¡¡ So low powered racquet but the feel hitting is superb¡¡
I’m 53. Sadly I have to give up my RF Pro Staff. It’s just too heavy for me now and I’m not good enough for that racquet. My mobility isn’t so great now. Any recommendations?
I didn’t like the S, balls were just flying off the racket but it could have been due to the Luxilon strings. My buddy tested it and loved it right away, replaced it for his blade. The Blade 100 was ok but I liked the Clash better. Ended up buying a Clash 108 as my backup and really liking it
Hey Tennisnerd! I play with a vcore 95D for almost 10 years now, can't find anything alike. What do you think? I can't replace the grommets and they're growing old, obviously. Cheers!
As someone who has 5 of em, do you play one handed bh? If yes then I would recommend trying the new Vcore 95 or Vcore pro 97HD , pro staff 97 or Prince 93P
@@adamcang4683 I do and its my favorite shot. The problem i've been getting into is i feel like rackets nowadays are too dampened. Ive tried the vcore sv 95 and its the closest i've gotten to switching, guess i'll go with that one.
Matias Tennis warehouse has grommet sets or individual grommets to replace old grommets. Maybe you can save you old stick with replacements. Also, you should find out through blogs or tennis warehouse if another racquets grommet strips fit your racquet.
Any thoughts on the pro staff six one 100 v13 so far? Am thinking about buying one but want to wait for your feedback haha. Everyone is raving about it on the TW forums
AC Check out the early version of Wilson's black largehead old school 6.0 with traditional red&yellow striping. 17mm beam with 16x19 pattern. I had one.
hello, i have an aero pro drive gt (first gen) and since the last string job i started to feel a weird vibration on ball impact. Is that a sign that i should replace my racket?
@@garramiro Take off the grip and check that the staples haven’t got a little loose. Tap them gently with a small hammer to compress them tightly onto the buttcap. Sometimes, the staples loosen a little over many years and the buttcap creak is perceived as a rattle.
In my case I'm looking to fix my racquet choice. Currently I use the VCORE PRO 97 330 and I'm almost 100% sure that it is causing my shoulder and wrist pain. I plan on demoing the HD version, 310 version, and also the Head Graphene 360+ Prestige MP. I love the feel of my racquet but it just is too much for me at the moment. Any recommendations for some racquets I may enjoy? Thanks!
Did you try different string set ups or did you play with lower tension? im interested to buy the Vcore Pro 330, i had the Vcore Pro HD but i didnt like the 59 RA feel (Excesive flexible), some vibrations in the top of hoop and not as maneuverable as the specs say (swingweight). im playing with a blade v7 18x20 now, i love the plow trough but im struggling with spin with short angles and my serve. cheers
@@gilmillan1909 I played with a multifilament string as well as poly and i also changed to a lpwer string tension, but the mass of the racquet as well as the stiffness seems to be too much for me and i would think it is too much for most people.
In a video from two years ago he said "they (prokennex) have made really nice rackets. One of my favorites is the prokennex Redondo 98, which a super comfortable racket with good feel and control. Doesn't give you any power for free but it's a really nice racket."
In the article of Andreas seppi he said. I’ve used the myself and must say that’s an absolutely spectacular racquet if you can handle the weight. Arm-friendly, control-oriented, but not powerless and with great feel - it’s definitely one of my favorite racquets of all time. I haven’t tried the Q Tour series, but have heard from many players out there that ProKennex create high quality racquets.
I recently upgraded my racquet based on your review and got the Technifibre TF40 305. That replaced my ksix one tour 90 which I was playing on for 10 years. Before that I was playing with the ncode ntour and before that the ncode n5. The bigger head and more center balance has really helped my game get back to where it used to be.
Great video! This topic is a lesson many players should hear before getting the latest new frame. On the flip side, I love good looking paint and would enjoy some limited paint jobs from prince in thier packed phantom line. I am enjoying the new paint jobs on the latest prince frames. They are really trying to be bold. I think its awesome to see. I plan to stock up on Phantom 100p grommets as it is still around. I plan to use it for a long time.
I think this video isn't for me. Tennis Warehouse reviewed my Prince Phantom Pro 100 ($119) as very good. The new version was better. It'll be on sale in 2 years.
Just got an oldie but goodie Head Graphite Edge. Started playing w this way back in '80s. Made me realized new models proliferation are entirely marketing gimmick, as even this good 'ol Head still feels nice and super comfy to play with. With this, PS85 and 6.1.95 BLX in lineup, the new PS97 v13 became an outlier and fell to the bottom of rotation. 6.1.95 was a gem found accidentaly from old stock offering and came with rinky dink Prince Replacement string, whatever that is. It still rules as mostly a Swing and Forget racket due to the nice heft. Fabulous. To ea on their own tho. Invest in good coaching + regular playing and the equipment becomes a tool.
I have 2 old school Head Edge racquets. Interestingly enough, one has a Matt black finish and the other has a glossy black finish. Both were made in the USA. The glossy one has a gold logo on its butt cap bottom. The Matt finish has a silver logo on the butt cap bottom. The glossy one has grommet strips. The Matt black one does not have grommet strips. It is possible individual grommets my have been installed on the Matt finished racquet. Both have Prince synthetic string and swing well. They have to be 13+ ounces of graphite. Any thoughts on these differences?
ok. I give you a thumbs up just for talking 28 straight minutes. thanks though, am considering a lighter racket and consider this part of racket therapy
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It’s worth mentioning that if you do “upgrade” your old racquet, then you should expect a longer adjustment period. Different racquets need different strokes, so expect to make adjustments to your technique and that takes time. And beware of switching between the new and old racquet during your adjustment period, because you’ll risk end up in between the two and not feeling comfortable with either.
I love this long version vídeos man. Specially when I’m about to take a long shower and I just want a podcast style about tennis.
Had my trusted Prince TT Warrior MP for 13 years, now have my trusted Prince Tour 98ESP for the past 6 years with no need to change in sight! Keep what you love, love what you keep! Just ask Delpo ;)
after a 10 years tennis break I dug out my old tt-warrior as it still feels better than most modern rackets
Yet you’re here watching videos about new racquets 🤔
@@leobrahmachari6611 it’s like rain on your wedding day
@@leobrahmachari6611 since I´m quite aware that one day my trusty ttwarrior will need replacement and I have to be prepared
19:01 is this at the Hilton?
I like thin beam and this is way less in the 'modern' racquets!
Nice place/court...where is that?
0:05 Note to self: “Might need to revisit the ATP FH racquet drop”! 😅
It has been tough to find a better raquet for me than the new ezone 100… Its confortable, powerfull and has decent control for its headsize
Yep . I have that and 2 Ezone DR’s. One is extended length. I think I prefer the regular length DR 100.
@@BIGLOVE4TRUTH The old DRs are nice as well. But my wrist needs the vdm tech😂
I love my ezone tour - super comfortable, reasonably powerful, great at net, and superb control.
Hi Tennisnerd, i would love to see a video in which you talk about different racket lines, their editions and how they differ from each other. Example the wilson Blade line (k-Blade, 2015, cv, v7)
@6:03 I wish someone told me this when I was starting at 14/15 - I was hitting 90+ mph that occasionally went in haha and so you can imagine I broke a few rackets on sweaty humid days- namely a brand new, just released, Wilson six-one tour, I bought whilst visiting Florida because the GBPUSD rate was very nice then haha I know, the wrong racket for me then and now! but I was a big Federer fan :) I have had the same stick since 2012 now that I'm older & wiser, more Djokovic inspired :)
As much as I love the feel of racquets with old school technology, there's no getting away from the benefits and advantages a modern stick will give you.
More power and spin in a more manoeuvrable package, coupled with better damping to prevent fatigue and injury. It's a win win imo, and that's coming from someone who played with the Wilson PS 6.0 85 for years and resisted the change!
Haha, that opening clip. Hope your camera is okay!
I always keep abreast of the new modern technology and only buy racquets with a RA lower than 64. With respect to the dampening technology, Dunlop has hit their mark with the new CX line. Also the K7 line with Angell is quite good with the addition of Aramid fibers which creates a very plush arm friendly feel. I am currently playing around with the Dunlop CX 200 OS with customization to get the weight and balance to my liking. Currently looking for easier power and spin with the plush feel. I have been using the Prince Phantom 100P but which has a great arm friendly racquet but can be quite demanding.
My goal is to upgrade to more user-friendly racquet 🎾. I really enjoy your content and videos Jonas! Keep up the good work 💪!
7:29 Oh please, the graphene in Head racquets is just marketing. I've read the patent document for graphene in tennis racquets and basically they are sprinkling some microscopic graphene flakes into the resin just to be able to use the graphene name without getting sued, but it doesn't make any difference to the frame. If they were actually making graphene structures inside the racquets, each racquet would cost like 10 000 dollars.
Do you know that the racquet is hollow?
@@クリームイカ Yes, and?
Hi Jonas I have been loving the content lately. Is there a chance you could do some string reviews on Kirshbaum strings? I’m going to buy some Pro Line strings and would like you to make some videos on them. Thanks
I use the Pro Line II. It's a very solid string. It's pre stretched, so it maintains tension really well. It's on the firmer side. Pretty good value and the red colour looks great.
Where did you get your shirt? The one you hitting on court. Looks like a Nike challenge court!
i still use the 2014 pro staff 90......there are only downgrades from there IMO, wish i could tell Wilson to bring it back.
You're better off first modifying your racket with some lead tape and change the strings to a totally different setup if you want comfort or more control / spin etc. much cheaper to do this!
I was thinking about the new Iga from Technifibre. But I like my Ezones and Prince Beast 100. May demo one.
The blooper at the beginning! 😂
great video as always, plz can you tell me the difference between the head flexpoint liquide metal and the modern racket, like yonex Ezone, head prestige, wilson pro staff, babolat pure drive...
You will get more power/spin and forgiveness with a modern racquet, but not the same feel and control in most cases.
Wasn't there a lawsuit over Federer's racket too?? I read about it years ago, in the nCode days. Somebody noticed that the drill pattern was different on the retail nCode 90 than on Federer's. They were right and it led to there being a reissue of the nCode 90 (you can see the difference in the number of holes in the PWS area). And when the K90 was released, they had to make sure it was his actual frame.
I was using the head 2016 Radical Pro and demo the Extreme tour, I felt better and my serve and forehand spin more can you do a review of the new version of the extreme tour nite version
What would be a more "modern" racquet that plays close to the head pt57a?
Great video. I used the blx six one 90 and 95 tour (and previous kfactor versions) for about 10+ years before transitioning to the clash 100 pro due to an arm issue. Oddly I found the transition a little more challenging as my old rackets were so head light, and the more balanced wieghting of the clash threw me off. I get the sensation the clash is heavier which clearly is not the case. Anyway, I think it was the right decision to change, however when i went to pick up my old blx95 it felt like a plank of wood. May have to string it with something softer. I would not want to lose the ability to use those frames.
Good hits with the Candycane, but even you lose a lot of points...that's the different between us and the Pros...they win matches with that kind of sticks, AMAZING¡¡ So low powered racquet but the feel hitting is superb¡¡
great footwork ! forehand looking good
any guess about when there will be an update of Prince Textreme Tour series? I own the 290gr 100" model and wondering about getting the 310gr frame :)
Japan has the white versions, says it released in September of 2020. Japan seems to get all the Prince frames before anywhere else for some reason
I’m 53. Sadly I have to give up my RF Pro Staff. It’s just too heavy for me now and I’m not good enough for that racquet. My mobility isn’t so great now. Any recommendations?
I upgraded from PS85 St Vincent to PS Tour 90 last year 😂😂😂
Do you think the Clash 100S will be an improvement over the regular Clash?
I’m also curious how it will compare to the new Blade 100
Received both demo rackets today, guess I’ll find out soon 😀
@@Tennisbull-match-statistics what did you think
I didn’t like the S, balls were just flying off the racket but it could have been due to the Luxilon strings. My buddy tested it and loved it right away, replaced it for his blade. The Blade 100 was ok but I liked the Clash better. Ended up buying a Clash 108 as my backup and really liking it
@@Tennisbull-match-statistics thanks. What did you buddy string the clash s with
Just the same generic poly he had in his other racket but he broke a string after a few days. I play with gut
Hey Tennisnerd! I play with a vcore 95D for almost 10 years now, can't find anything alike. What do you think? I can't replace the grommets and they're growing old, obviously. Cheers!
As someone who has 5 of em, do you play one handed bh? If yes then I would recommend trying the new Vcore 95 or Vcore pro 97HD , pro staff 97 or Prince 93P
@@adamcang4683 I do and its my favorite shot. The problem i've been getting into is i feel like rackets nowadays are too dampened. Ive tried the vcore sv 95 and its the closest i've gotten to switching, guess i'll go with that one.
Matias
Tennis warehouse has grommet sets or individual grommets to replace old grommets. Maybe you can save you old stick with replacements. Also, you should find out through blogs or tennis warehouse if another racquets grommet strips fit your racquet.
Any thoughts on the pro staff six one 100 v13 so far? Am thinking about buying one but want to wait for your feedback haha. Everyone is raving about it on the TW forums
AC
Check out the early version of Wilson's black largehead old school 6.0 with traditional red&yellow striping. 17mm beam with 16x19 pattern.
I had one.
hello, i have an aero pro drive gt (first gen) and since the last string job i started to feel a weird vibration on ball impact. Is that a sign that i should replace my racket?
Suggest checking that the butt cap hasn’t got a little loose.
@@jerome_morrow how do I check that?
Sounds like the grommets, one of the little plastic bits is probably loose or broken.. will vibrate on impact
@@33md damm I checked the grommets and I can't seem to notice anything broken, could the grommets be broken on the inside part of the frame?
@@garramiro Take off the grip and check that the staples haven’t got a little loose. Tap them gently with a small hammer to compress them tightly onto the buttcap. Sometimes, the staples loosen a little over many years and the buttcap creak is perceived as a rattle.
If you want to play with a racquet which doesn't hurt your arm or cause an injury then you should try Prince .
In my case I'm looking to fix my racquet choice. Currently I use the VCORE PRO 97 330 and I'm almost 100% sure that it is causing my shoulder and wrist pain. I plan on demoing the HD version, 310 version, and also the Head Graphene 360+ Prestige MP. I love the feel of my racquet but it just is too much for me at the moment. Any recommendations for some racquets I may enjoy? Thanks!
Did you try different string set ups or did you play with lower tension? im interested to buy the Vcore Pro 330, i had the Vcore Pro HD but i didnt like the 59 RA feel (Excesive flexible), some vibrations in the top of hoop and not as maneuverable as the specs say (swingweight). im playing with a blade v7 18x20 now, i love the plow trough but im struggling with spin with short angles and my serve. cheers
@@gilmillan1909 I played with a multifilament string as well as poly and i also changed to a lpwer string tension, but the mass of the racquet as well as the stiffness seems to be too much for me and i would think it is too much for most people.
Try Vcore 95. Almost everyone I know switched from the HD to the 95.
@@strayfirex I would try it out but there are no demo racquets available from tenniswarehouse at the moment 😢
Have you ever used the prokennex Redondo type c 98 inch?
He's mentioned it on an article on his website about Andreas seppi and also in one of his older videos on a prokennex racquet.
In a video from two years ago he said "they (prokennex) have made really nice rackets. One of my favorites is the prokennex Redondo 98, which a super comfortable racket with good feel and control. Doesn't give you any power for free but it's a really nice racket."
In the article of Andreas seppi he said. I’ve used the myself and must say that’s an absolutely spectacular racquet if you can handle the weight. Arm-friendly, control-oriented, but not powerless and with great feel - it’s definitely one of my favorite racquets of all time. I haven’t tried the Q Tour series, but have heard from many players out there that ProKennex create high quality racquets.
I recently upgraded my racquet based on your review and got the Technifibre TF40 305. That replaced my ksix one tour 90 which I was playing on for 10 years.
Before that I was playing with the ncode ntour and before that the ncode n5.
The bigger head and more center balance has really helped my game get back to where it used to be.
Great video! This topic is a lesson many players should hear before getting the latest new frame. On the flip side, I love good looking paint and would enjoy some limited paint jobs from prince in thier packed phantom line. I am enjoying the new paint jobs on the latest prince frames. They are really trying to be bold. I think its awesome to see. I plan to stock up on Phantom 100p grommets as it is still around. I plan to use it for a long time.
nice footwork
Hello Jonas. I was wondering what were your thoughts on Djokovic losing to Zverev in the Olympics.
Hey Aaron, will do a video about it soon
Great. Thank you.
I think this video isn't for me. Tennis Warehouse reviewed my Prince Phantom Pro 100 ($119) as very good. The new version was better. It'll be on sale in 2 years.
I don't think you've covered rackets meant for more flat hitters.
Good idea!
this notion of masking vibration through tech so you can use a stiffer frame sounds a lot like Yonex.
This is a very insightful video
Im still using a 2002 pure drive
Just got an oldie but goodie Head Graphite Edge. Started playing w this way back in '80s.
Made me realized new models proliferation are entirely marketing gimmick, as even this good 'ol Head still feels nice and super comfy to play with.
With this, PS85 and 6.1.95 BLX in lineup, the new PS97 v13 became an outlier and fell to the bottom of rotation.
6.1.95 was a gem found accidentaly from old stock offering and came with rinky dink Prince Replacement string, whatever that is. It still rules as mostly a Swing and Forget racket due to the nice heft. Fabulous.
To ea on their own tho. Invest in good coaching + regular playing and the equipment becomes a tool.
I have 2 old school Head Edge racquets. Interestingly enough, one has a Matt black finish and the other has a glossy black finish. Both were made in the USA. The glossy one has a gold logo on its butt cap bottom. The Matt finish has a silver logo on the butt cap bottom. The glossy one has grommet strips. The Matt black one does not have grommet strips. It is possible individual grommets my have been installed on the Matt finished racquet. Both have Prince synthetic string and swing well. They have to be 13+ ounces of graphite.
Any thoughts on these differences?
Nowadays stiffer racquets are a no way to go
Head Boom?
ok. I give you a thumbs up just for talking 28 straight minutes. thanks though, am considering a lighter racket and consider this part of racket therapy
nice video
I think your definitions are mixed up: an old school racquet feels plush, due to weight and less stiffness.
Dampening tech is terrible
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