I like having 2 rackets that are exactly the same. (Angell is great for that). That way I can change the strings OR the tension and prove to myself that none of that matters for a player at my level (3.5-4.0).
Still using Wilson Pro Staff Classic from the early 90s. Older than my marriage and my children. I value the "latest and greatest" mindset fellas. Thank you for bringing liquidity to the "almost new" second hand market.
I didnt finished the whole video but enough to know what i have to say regarding the question.For me,i know new model rackets are really good but if your old old model racket are still in good condition,what youre looking for still there,why change?As long as your happy with the racket,dont change.
I am from Pakistan...our national champion and davis cupper(former atp 300 something) who is a good friend of mine still plays with the same rackets that he got in 2002...he is still winning all the national tournaments....i told him about metal fatigue and newer racquets,and he shrugged it off....
I played with the same racquet for about 15 years. A Wilson Jim Courier Pro Staff Stars and Stripes. I think it was the PS 6.6. I liked it but about 2010 I decided maybe it was time for something new. I got a Head Radical Microgel. It was the old model but Tennis Warehouse had a lot of old stock so it was pretty inexpensive. Then in 2016 I got the Babolat Pure Aero but it was the 2013 so it was NOS and a good price. But the past year I been going crazy buying new racquets. But honestly one racquet is good enough. Our playing is good or bad based on our skill not the racquet.
The problem with tennis is that it’s relying on this new technology and the rackets and strings are playing the game for you, power, top spin control were always a requirement of the player, today the rackets are designed to give you power, top spin and control, so it’s actually the inverse effect it’s taking away from the player and it’s resulting in a handicap, the Rackets are causing this, there is no reason to give up your old rackets for the new fancy $300 racket this is essentially Tennis’ problem everyone is relying on new technology to help them when they should be helping themselves and developing their own ability to hit the ball properly and just because it has a few scratches doesn’t mean that you have to change , tennis players have OCD they need new bags new rackets new shirts new shoes to make them look like tennis players but then when they hit the ball they look horrible 90% of the time. You need to develop those skills on your own without a racket assisting you so get yourself the smallest racket possible an old racket and just use gut strings and practice with that and you’ll develop much better skills overtime then if you use the latest and greatest fancy racket. MLB, Major league baseball players have old worn out gloves and they have hundreds of scratches on their baseball bats especially the D1 players if you look at the division one World Series every bat has hundreds of scratches on it they’re baseball gloves are all worn out, players would never change them for something new because they know that it’s reliable and they’re using their own ability and their own talent to play the game at a high level.Don’t follow this advice, the problem with tennis is that it’s relying on this new technology and the rackets and strings are playing the game for you, power, top spin control were always a requirement of the player, today the rackets are designed to give you power, top spin and control, so it’s actually the inverse effect it’s taking away from the player and it’s resulting in a handicap, the Rackets are causing this, there is no reason to give up your old rackets for the new fancy $300 racket this is essentially Tennis’ problem everyone is relying on new technology to help them when they should be helping themselves and developing their own ability to hit the ball properly and just because it has a few scratches doesn’t mean that you have to change , tennis players have OCD they need new bags new rackets new shirts new shoes to make them look like tennis players but then when they hit the ball they look horrible 90% of the time. You need to develop those skills on your own without a racket assisting you so get yourself the smallest racket possible an old racket and just use gut strings and practice with that and you’ll develop much better skills overtime then if you use the latest and greatest fancy racket. MLB, Major league baseball players have old worn out gloves and they have hundreds of scratches on their baseball bats especially the D1 players if you look at the division one World Series every bat has hundreds of scratches on it they’re baseball gloves are all worn out, players would never change them for something new because they know that it’s reliable and they’re using their own ability and their own talent to play the game at a high level.
for most recreational players, I'm not entirely convinced by the argument that racquets go off. The best player in my group, who played junior competitions in her teens, still uses her Wilsons from 20 years ago, knocks us all over the court and wouldn't change them for anything. I'm all for trying them until you find one that suits you, but then stick with it because new isn't always better.
The problem with tennis is that it’s relying on this new technology and the rackets and strings are playing the game for you, power, top spin control were always a requirement of the player, today the rackets are designed to give you power, top spin and control, so it’s actually the inverse effect it’s taking away from the player and it’s resulting in a handicap, the Rackets are causing this, there is no reason to give up your old rackets for the new fancy $300 racket this is essentially Tennis’ problem everyone is relying on new technology to help them when they should be helping themselves and developing their own ability to hit the ball properly and just because it has a few scratches doesn’t mean that you have to change , tennis players have OCD they need new bags new rackets new shirts new shoes to make them look like tennis players but then when they hit the ball they look horrible 90% of the time. You need to develop those skills on your own without a racket assisting you so get yourself the smallest racket possible an old racket and just use gut strings and practice with that and you’ll develop much better skills overtime then if you use the latest and greatest fancy racket. MLB, Major league baseball players have old worn out gloves and they have hundreds of scratches on their baseball bats especially the D1 players if you look at the division one World Series every bat has hundreds of scratches on it they’re baseball gloves are all worn out, players would never change them for something new because they know that it’s reliable and they’re using their own ability and their own talent to play the game at a high level.
I am from Pakistan...our national champion and davis cupper(former atp 300 something) who is a good friend of mine still plays with the same rackets that he got in 2002...he is still winning all the tournaments....i told him about metal fatigue and newer racquets,and he shrugged it off....
Good video as always. I have played 40+ years and I cannot tell if an old racket is dead/soft or worn out. I played 4.0 USTA 2022 and went undefeated in singles using ancient Wilson Triad 110.. 2004???? Only thing I can tell is when I restring it Not sure rackets today are any better than 20 yrs ago. Grips and string seem huge. I am very old school and still just use regular grip(no over grip)
The problem with tennis is that it’s relying on this new technology and the rackets and strings are playing the game for you, power, top spin control were always a requirement of the player, today the rackets are designed to give you power, top spin and control, so it’s actually the inverse effect it’s taking away from the player and it’s resulting in a handicap, the Rackets are causing this, there is no reason to give up your old rackets for the new fancy $300 racket this is essentially Tennis’ problem everyone is relying on new technology to help them when they should be helping themselves and developing their own ability to hit the ball properly and just because it has a few scratches doesn’t mean that you have to change , tennis players have OCD they need new bags new rackets new shirts new shoes to make them look like tennis players but then when they hit the ball they look horrible 90% of the time. You need to develop those skills on your own without a racket assisting you so get yourself the smallest racket possible an old racket and just use gut strings and practice with that and you’ll develop much better skills overtime then if you use the latest and greatest fancy racket. MLB, Major league baseball players have old worn out gloves and they have hundreds of scratches on their baseball bats especially the D1 players if you look at the division one World Series every bat has hundreds of scratches on it they’re baseball gloves are all worn out, players would never change them for something new because they know that it’s reliable and they’re using their own ability and their own talent to play the game at a high level.
that s exatlly what i am wondrering.. i play whit a head prestige classic 600 untill recently, i don t feel like it soft or death.. plays just fine if you ask me.., or am i just used to soft rackets?, i always baught used old rackets..
@@martinrosemary5654 there is nothing wrong with your rackets. Don’t buy into the marketing. It’s meant to confuse the consumer. They want you to keep buying new.
I aged using a single tennis racket. When it cracked after nearly a decade of use I had no recourse but to look for a replacement. And it's hard when you're looking for the same brand and model that's no longer in production or if there's one it has a different weight and grip size. My game suffered for some time while having to adjust to a new one.
I have two 2014 HEAD Prestige S IG racquets and a first edition HEAD Gravity Pro. For different moods and energy levels, I guess. Recently, I pulled out my late 80's early 90's HEAD Atlantis 660, put on a Hydrosorb Pro grip and Lynx Touch strings @48 lbs. I think I may ditch the other racquets for a while because this old racquet is reborn with new life in it! Lol.
it took me about 20+ years to upgrade rackets.. I was playin with a Wilson Prostaff 6.1 Stretch... I eventually only about a year ago switched to a RF97 v13. I strugged with the decision because honestly I'd still play with with 6.1 if I needed to because it still felt great for my arm and my swing.. but... I get a little better spin response with the RF97 V13 without losing that general feel and heaviness that my arm has become accustomed to. I can't do light rackets and I can't do non stiff rackets.. and also feel like some of the new rackets just don't have the Feel for the ball my old stick has.. like the frame dampens the vibration which I always used as a tool to gauge how I was hitting the ball... if I was in the sweet spot and so forth.. When the racket is providing easy power I feel like I'm spraying the ball all over the place with control that's not really there... The ball may look great and look like it's goin fast but that doesn't really matter when it's hitting the back fence before it bounces..
Federer described how rackets soften with age. I have a batch of 4 Prestige MP 2019 but left one unused because it was heavier than spec. When I finally adjusted the weight, I found it to be crisper than the played-in frames
Still using a Graphite Edge that first came out in 1980. I just think it feels better than all the newer rackets that I've tried. I don't feel like the frames have softened with time. They should be marshmallows if that theory holds true by the age of them.
@@AinSoph73 yup it can be taken in a positive light as in most cases . 🙂 it works , " there is no.such thing as bad publicity " we seen negative news for some brands in other industries increase their sales unimaginable levels
Good question between "need" and "want". The reality is that most rackets today are way better than players, and I doubt many would benefit from a new racket. The same can be said about my other hobby roadbiking, where many overweight people spend thousands to shave off a few ounces off their road bikes. At the same, tennis is a hobby, and tennis rackets are not that expensive. If new rackets make people happy, why not? There are many worse ways to spend money.
i started noticing a rattling sound on my APD GT (2010) last year, i've been told it might be a loose gromet or the buttcap's trap door. I took appart the trap door and it still rattles, i think i might need to buy a new racquet as the video suggests.
The manufacturers would like you to change rackets as often as possible. For the average intermediate club player spending money on practising and improving technique would give better results.
I get a new racket about every 3 years or so. I agree that the frame does not have the same pop around that time. But then I always buy the last year model at a discount.
pop? you mean power?, could you fix that buy putting more powerful strings or lowernig the tension?, or even adding weight to the racket? instead of wasting so much money on a new racket?..
I use a Head Speed Graphene Touch from 2017. The racquet is still in a good shape, without any problems. Do you think that i should change my racquet for a 2023 model? Are there big differences in technology that can improve my game?
I'm using the team version 2012 model, started using them in 2014, li like the head size . I haven't had any issues with them, but I have a few of them which I rotate, not thinking of changing and always on lookout for more. I think I'm still in the "honeymoon period"!
Am I wrong in assuming that stiffer racquets are more prone to material stress/wear out than soft racquets? I have played with my Yonex RDS 500 mid for 15 years and only during the last two year of playing with it I noticed that they were kind of ’mushier’ and didn’t offer the same feeling. I wonder how a Babolat Pure Drive behaves after 5 years of frequent playing?
I play with that exact racquet the hammer 4.4 I love it picked it up at a 2nd hand store in its original bag warranty card and not one single scratch any where hade the original red grip which was nasty put on a new grip and strings added some lead and silicone in the handle 302 grams dead even weight it plays really well, I have to fight my 16 year old son for it at times, oh paid $7,00 bucks for it.😊
After time the structure breaks down and the frame gets softer feeling. It's how many hours or "mileage'' on the frame. I hadn't realized at one point how much one of my frames had softened until I got a newer one. I think once you start losing feel in the frame you should make a comparison. Obviously play with what you enjoy playing with. I think it's always good to keep an eye on your equipment. Just like your favorite shoes wear out your favorite racket will at some point. It's hard to change sometimes but it can be beneficial to demo rackets and even get a newer version of your old racket to make a comparison with.
There is usually a drawback for each racquet for your particular style. I like to change because a different racquet is suited for a different part of my game that I am focusing on.
I feel like the question wasn’t really answered. You said it was working for you for several years and he said you should upgrade but then back tracked and said it’s up to the player. Sounds like if you’re not slamming into the ground or the fences then it’s probably good for at least a decade. Is that fair? I have 2 Wilson k factors from 2012 that are still pretty awesome and a pure aero from 2017 that is still amazing. I just bought a pro staff because I’ve always wanted one but I’m definitely keeping my old racquets stung up and in the bag.
There seems to be some confusion between changing to a newer frame in order to improve performance and changing frames because the current one(s) is structurally compromised. Most modern frames are made of composite materials and as such suffer from their inherent weaknesses. Just because a frame is not visibly cracked does not mean it is not suffering from numerous micro fractures in the epoxy/carbon matrix as a result of thousands of ball impacts and ground hits.
@@martinrosemary5654 Some people can tell the difference between a fresh frame and an old one. It's similar to strings. Low level players can use strings for months without a problem, whereas an advanced player will feel the loss in performance as the strings lose resiliency and start notching/fraying.
The grommet business is like Apple and operating systems. I'm a 5.0 player and love my Prince Phantom 100 O3's from 2017...there are no grommets sold in Europe so I am basically forced to switch.
can i have that racket sir,, i love to use that before, since your my idol and always watching you, please send me that one so that i can play again.. tnx tnx gd day sir..
i see a lot of mumbling and no real arguments... Buying a new racket today is a big investement.., i want to buy a racket, customize it, take great care of it so next time i can buy another racket and keep them playable for at least 15 to 20 years if not more.., till recently i was still playing whit my wilson six one tour 90 from 2007 and a Head prestige classic 600 from the 90s.. they played well and if it wasn t for the fact that i needed a headsize bigger than 90 square inches i would have had no problem staiying whit them.. so.., i untill i heard real solid arguments i refuse to believe i need to buy a new racket.., you guys just one to sell more it looks like.
If without a demo session 1. Is rackets too heavy or too light for you 2. Are you hitting the ball where you want to most of the time. 3. Does it feel comfortable in your hand. 4. If you bought the wrong grip size
Talking about replacing parts ! I have a Pro Staff 95 Classic . I needed to change a few grommets and the bumper. I found a English company that has a universal kit . It took a little work , but I did it myself 😊
I like having 2 rackets that are exactly the same.
(Angell is great for that).
That way I can change the strings OR the tension and prove to myself that none of that matters for a player at my level (3.5-4.0).
Still using Wilson Pro Staff Classic from the early 90s. Older than my marriage and my children. I value the "latest and greatest" mindset fellas. Thank you for bringing liquidity to the "almost new" second hand market.
I've been playing with the same model for the last 10 years. Every summer I demo new models and always come back to my old frame.
I didnt finished the whole video but enough to know what i have to say regarding the question.For me,i know new model rackets are really good but if your old old model racket are still in good condition,what youre looking for still there,why change?As long as your happy with the racket,dont change.
I am from Pakistan...our national champion and davis cupper(former atp 300 something) who is a good friend of mine still plays with the same rackets that he got in 2002...he is still winning all the national tournaments....i told him about metal fatigue and newer racquets,and he shrugged it off....
Great point. I do not think graphite rackets go bad like wood or aluminum
Lol. Great story. Most of us are looking for an excuse to get the latest greatest…
I played with the same racquet for about 15 years. A Wilson Jim Courier Pro Staff Stars and Stripes. I think it was the PS 6.6. I liked it but about 2010 I decided maybe it was time for something new. I got a Head Radical Microgel. It was the old model but Tennis Warehouse had a lot of old stock so it was pretty inexpensive. Then in 2016 I got the Babolat Pure Aero but it was the 2013 so it was NOS and a good price. But the past year I been going crazy buying new racquets. But honestly one racquet is good enough. Our playing is good or bad based on our skill not the racquet.
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The problem with tennis is that it’s relying on this new technology and the rackets and strings are playing the game for you, power, top spin control were always a requirement of the player, today the rackets are designed to give you power, top spin and control, so it’s actually the inverse effect it’s taking away from the player and it’s resulting in a handicap, the Rackets are causing this, there is no reason to give up your old rackets for the new fancy $300 racket this is essentially Tennis’ problem everyone is relying on new technology to help them when they should be helping themselves and developing their own ability to hit the ball properly and just because it has a few scratches doesn’t mean that you have to change , tennis players have OCD they need new bags new rackets new shirts new shoes to make them look like tennis players but then when they hit the ball they look horrible 90% of the time. You need to develop those skills on your own without a racket assisting you so get yourself the smallest racket possible an old racket and just use gut strings and practice with that and you’ll develop much better skills overtime then if you use the latest and greatest fancy racket. MLB, Major league baseball players have old worn out gloves and they have hundreds of scratches on their baseball bats especially the D1 players if you look at the division one World Series every bat has hundreds of scratches on it they’re baseball gloves are all worn out, players would never change them for something new because they know that it’s reliable and they’re using their own ability and their own talent to play the game at a high level.Don’t follow this advice, the problem with tennis is that it’s relying on this new technology and the rackets and strings are playing the game for you, power, top spin control were always a requirement of the player, today the rackets are designed to give you power, top spin and control, so it’s actually the inverse effect it’s taking away from the player and it’s resulting in a handicap, the Rackets are causing this, there is no reason to give up your old rackets for the new fancy $300 racket this is essentially Tennis’ problem everyone is relying on new technology to help them when they should be helping themselves and developing their own ability to hit the ball properly and just because it has a few scratches doesn’t mean that you have to change , tennis players have OCD they need new bags new rackets new shirts new shoes to make them look like tennis players but then when they hit the ball they look horrible 90% of the time. You need to develop those skills on your own without a racket assisting you so get yourself the smallest racket possible an old racket and just use gut strings and practice with that and you’ll develop much better skills overtime then if you use the latest and greatest fancy racket. MLB, Major league baseball players have old worn out gloves and they have hundreds of scratches on their baseball bats especially the D1 players if you look at the division one World Series every bat has hundreds of scratches on it they’re baseball gloves are all worn out, players would never change them for something new because they know that it’s reliable and they’re using their own ability and their own talent to play the game at a high level.
Would be good to test the stiffness of different brands of frames on that rdc machine as you put mileage on them; then plot the rate of decline.
for most recreational players, I'm not entirely convinced by the argument that racquets go off.
The best player in my group, who played junior competitions in her teens, still uses her Wilsons from 20 years ago, knocks us all over the court and wouldn't change them for anything.
I'm all for trying them until you find one that suits you, but then stick with it because new isn't always better.
The problem with tennis is that it’s relying on this new technology and the rackets and strings are playing the game for you, power, top spin control were always a requirement of the player, today the rackets are designed to give you power, top spin and control, so it’s actually the inverse effect it’s taking away from the player and it’s resulting in a handicap, the Rackets are causing this, there is no reason to give up your old rackets for the new fancy $300 racket this is essentially Tennis’ problem everyone is relying on new technology to help them when they should be helping themselves and developing their own ability to hit the ball properly and just because it has a few scratches doesn’t mean that you have to change , tennis players have OCD they need new bags new rackets new shirts new shoes to make them look like tennis players but then when they hit the ball they look horrible 90% of the time. You need to develop those skills on your own without a racket assisting you so get yourself the smallest racket possible an old racket and just use gut strings and practice with that and you’ll develop much better skills overtime then if you use the latest and greatest fancy racket. MLB, Major league baseball players have old worn out gloves and they have hundreds of scratches on their baseball bats especially the D1 players if you look at the division one World Series every bat has hundreds of scratches on it they’re baseball gloves are all worn out, players would never change them for something new because they know that it’s reliable and they’re using their own ability and their own talent to play the game at a high level.
I am from Pakistan...our national champion and davis cupper(former atp 300 something) who is a good friend of mine still plays with the same rackets that he got in 2002...he is still winning all the tournaments....i told him about metal fatigue and newer racquets,and he shrugged it off....
@@niceguy5430 nice. Good for him.
Good video as always. I have played 40+ years and I cannot tell if an old racket is dead/soft or worn out. I played 4.0 USTA 2022 and went undefeated in singles using ancient Wilson Triad 110.. 2004???? Only thing I can tell is when I restring it Not sure rackets today are any better than 20 yrs ago. Grips and string seem huge. I am very old school and still just use regular grip(no over grip)
The problem with tennis is that it’s relying on this new technology and the rackets and strings are playing the game for you, power, top spin control were always a requirement of the player, today the rackets are designed to give you power, top spin and control, so it’s actually the inverse effect it’s taking away from the player and it’s resulting in a handicap, the Rackets are causing this, there is no reason to give up your old rackets for the new fancy $300 racket this is essentially Tennis’ problem everyone is relying on new technology to help them when they should be helping themselves and developing their own ability to hit the ball properly and just because it has a few scratches doesn’t mean that you have to change , tennis players have OCD they need new bags new rackets new shirts new shoes to make them look like tennis players but then when they hit the ball they look horrible 90% of the time. You need to develop those skills on your own without a racket assisting you so get yourself the smallest racket possible an old racket and just use gut strings and practice with that and you’ll develop much better skills overtime then if you use the latest and greatest fancy racket. MLB, Major league baseball players have old worn out gloves and they have hundreds of scratches on their baseball bats especially the D1 players if you look at the division one World Series every bat has hundreds of scratches on it they’re baseball gloves are all worn out, players would never change them for something new because they know that it’s reliable and they’re using their own ability and their own talent to play the game at a high level.
that s exatlly what i am wondrering.. i play whit a head prestige classic 600 untill recently, i don t feel like it soft or death.. plays just fine if you ask me.., or am i just used to soft rackets?, i always baught used old rackets..
@@martinrosemary5654 there is nothing wrong with your rackets. Don’t buy into the marketing. It’s meant to confuse the consumer. They want you to keep buying new.
I aged using a single tennis racket. When it cracked after nearly a decade of use I had no recourse but to look for a replacement. And it's hard when you're looking for the same brand and model that's no longer in production or if there's one it has a different weight and grip size. My game suffered for some time while having to adjust to a new one.
Still primary using my liquidmetal prestige Mids from high school at the 4.0 -4.5 level. Works for me but ive changed string set ups over time
I have two 2014 HEAD Prestige S IG racquets and a first edition HEAD Gravity Pro. For different moods and energy levels, I guess. Recently, I pulled out my late 80's early 90's HEAD Atlantis 660, put on a Hydrosorb Pro grip and Lynx Touch strings @48 lbs. I think I may ditch the other racquets for a while because this old racquet is reborn with new life in it! Lol.
it took me about 20+ years to upgrade rackets.. I was playin with a Wilson Prostaff 6.1 Stretch... I eventually only about a year ago switched to a RF97 v13. I strugged with the decision because honestly I'd still play with with 6.1 if I needed to because it still felt great for my arm and my swing.. but... I get a little better spin response with the RF97 V13 without losing that general feel and heaviness that my arm has become accustomed to. I can't do light rackets and I can't do non stiff rackets.. and also feel like some of the new rackets just don't have the Feel for the ball my old stick has.. like the frame dampens the vibration which I always used as a tool to gauge how I was hitting the ball... if I was in the sweet spot and so forth.. When the racket is providing easy power I feel like I'm spraying the ball all over the place with control that's not really there... The ball may look great and look like it's goin fast but that doesn't really matter when it's hitting the back fence before it bounces..
Federer described how rackets soften with age. I have a batch of 4 Prestige MP 2019 but left one unused because it was heavier than spec. When I finally adjusted the weight, I found it to be crisper than the played-in frames
Still using a Graphite Edge that first came out in 1980. I just think it feels better than all the newer rackets that I've tried. I don't feel like the frames have softened with time. They should be marshmallows if that theory holds true by the age of them.
They might - if used at the modern college or professional level.
@@AinSoph73 yes for top level players. Recreational players are over emphasising on rackets far more then they need to these days .
@@mrbeanz6451 manufacturers will disagree
@@AinSoph73 yup it can be taken in a positive light as in most cases . 🙂 it works , " there is no.such thing as bad publicity " we seen negative news for some brands in other industries increase their sales unimaginable levels
@@mrbeanz6451 yah one of them probably sponsored this video
Good question between "need" and "want". The reality is that most rackets today are way better than players, and I doubt many would benefit from a new racket. The same can be said about my other hobby roadbiking, where many overweight people spend thousands to shave off a few ounces off their road bikes.
At the same, tennis is a hobby, and tennis rackets are not that expensive. If new rackets make people happy, why not? There are many worse ways to spend money.
i started noticing a rattling sound on my APD GT (2010) last year, i've been told it might be a loose gromet or the buttcap's trap door. I took appart the trap door and it still rattles, i think i might need to buy a new racquet as the video suggests.
The manufacturers would like you to change rackets as often as possible. For the average intermediate club player spending money on practising and improving technique would give better results.
Agut playing with the same frame?
I get a new racket about every 3 years or so. I agree that the frame does not have the same pop around that time. But then I always buy the last year model at a discount.
pop? you mean power?, could you fix that buy putting more powerful strings or lowernig the tension?, or even adding weight to the racket? instead of wasting so much money on a new racket?..
I still rock my Jack Kramer Autograph, but that's me I'm a rebel.
I use a Head Speed Graphene Touch from 2017.
The racquet is still in a good shape, without any problems. Do you think that i should change my racquet for a 2023 model? Are there big differences in technology that can improve my game?
Still rocking my blx 6.1 tour from like 2011 😂
Same, I need a new racket badly
I'm using the team version 2012 model, started using them in 2014, li like the head size . I haven't had any issues with them, but I have a few of them which I rotate, not thinking of changing and always on lookout for more. I think I'm still in the "honeymoon period"!
@@JamesBond-lq7bs I’ve tried just about everything on the market and nothing hits quite like a 90
When i toss my racket over the fence into the bushy valley is when i usually replace my racket lol
My racquet "accidentally" gets thrown into the fence from time to time.
Am I wrong in assuming that stiffer racquets are more prone to material stress/wear out than soft racquets? I have played with my Yonex RDS 500 mid for 15 years and only during the last two year of playing with it I noticed that they were kind of ’mushier’ and didn’t offer the same feeling. I wonder how a Babolat Pure Drive behaves after 5 years of frequent playing?
I play with that exact racquet the hammer 4.4 I love it picked it up at a 2nd hand store in its original bag warranty card and not one single scratch any where hade the original red grip which was nasty put on a new grip and strings added some lead and silicone in the handle 302 grams dead even weight it plays really well, I have to fight my 16 year old son for it at times, oh paid $7,00 bucks for it.😊
After time the structure breaks down and the frame gets softer feeling. It's how many hours or "mileage'' on the frame. I hadn't realized at one point how much one of my frames had softened until I got a newer one. I think once you start losing feel in the frame you should make a comparison. Obviously play with what you enjoy playing with. I think it's always good to keep an eye on your equipment. Just like your favorite shoes wear out your favorite racket will at some point. It's hard to change sometimes but it can be beneficial to demo rackets and even get a newer version of your old racket to make a comparison with.
so what about if you actually like the feeling of an older used racket or don t mind it?, no reason to buy a new one right?
There is usually a drawback for each racquet for your particular style. I like to change because a different racquet is suited for a different part of my game that I am focusing on.
I have a friend like you. He owns 8 racquets that he always bring to the court. He’s definitely in his head all the time
@bousemaster3989 I have about a dozen. I bring 4 to the courts. I play with one for long periods. I warm up with a couple banging the wall.
@@bousemaster3989 I thought you quit playing Chris. I think those are my pants I gave you. 555
I usually wait until the frame breaks, I didn't think about the frame getting softer over time.
I feel like the question wasn’t really answered.
You said it was working for you for several years and he said you should upgrade but then back tracked and said it’s up to the player.
Sounds like if you’re not slamming into the ground or the fences then it’s probably good for at least a decade.
Is that fair?
I have 2 Wilson k factors from 2012 that are still pretty awesome and a pure aero from 2017 that is still amazing. I just bought a pro staff because I’ve always wanted one but I’m definitely keeping my old racquets stung up and in the bag.
There seems to be some confusion between changing to a newer frame in order to improve performance and changing frames because the current one(s) is structurally compromised. Most modern frames are made of composite materials and as such suffer from their inherent weaknesses. Just because a frame is not visibly cracked does not mean it is not suffering from numerous micro fractures in the epoxy/carbon matrix as a result of thousands of ball impacts and ground hits.
So? waht is the problem? as mean.. as long as the racket don t break it s still playable.
@@martinrosemary5654 Some people can tell the difference between a fresh frame and an old one. It's similar to strings. Low level players can use strings for months without a problem, whereas an advanced player will feel the loss in performance as the strings lose resiliency and start notching/fraying.
What’s up with Coach Rob’s strings? About ready to pop!
Man, I'm still using my microgel radical MP
At 3.5 the racket, strings and balls don't seem to matter a lot to me.
The grommet business is like Apple and operating systems. I'm a 5.0 player and love my Prince Phantom 100 O3's from 2017...there are no grommets sold in Europe so I am basically forced to switch.
If your last name is Kyrgios you probably switch racquets often
Still using a t-2000
The T2000 was a mistake back in 1967. 😅
Material fatigue. That is physics of material mechanics.
Goood vid!❤
Play his videos at x1.25-1.5 speed and thank me after
can i have that racket sir,, i love to use that before, since your my idol and always watching you, please send me that one so that i can play again.. tnx tnx gd day sir..
i see a lot of mumbling and no real arguments... Buying a new racket today is a big investement.., i want to buy a racket, customize it, take great care of it so next time i can buy another racket and keep them playable for at least 15 to 20 years if not more.., till recently i was still playing whit my wilson six one tour 90 from 2007 and a Head prestige classic 600 from the 90s.. they played well and if it wasn t for the fact that i needed a headsize bigger than 90 square inches i would have had no problem staiying whit them.. so.., i untill i heard real solid arguments i refuse to believe i need to buy a new racket.., you guys just one to sell more it looks like.
If without a demo session
1. Is rackets too heavy or too light for you
2. Are you hitting the ball where you want to most of the time.
3. Does it feel comfortable in your hand.
4. If you bought the wrong grip size
For me, it’ll probably be time to switch from my trusty racquet when I can’t find any replacement grommets. 😔
Talking about replacing parts ! I have a Pro Staff 95 Classic . I needed to change a few grommets and the bumper. I found a English company that has a universal kit . It took a little work , but I did it myself 😊
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