I attack with a weighted up pure aero 2019. Love it. I can whip it up and use topspin to bring the ball down on the baseline if I come Into the court and can swing out from behind the baseline. It’s great for attacking for me. I’m considering demoing a Yonex vcore pro 97 330 to get some extra comfort since I do have some elbow issues. String…black widow at 54 pounds.
I used to play a 2008 aero and found it to be pretty comfortable. Obviously it's a spin machine. Nadal has done pretty freaking good with his. Just purchased the Vcore pro 330 myself. No exaggeration, the Yonex is very special. The flex is perfect. The static weight, while a bit heavier than 99% of any other stock racket is absolutely a blast to play with, literally. You can likely knock your opponent's racket out of his hand. The weight of this stick is more than enough to handle the hardest hitters out there and return that same pace with plenty of interest. It is without doubt the most comfortable racket I've played with ever. It is BUTTERY! I've played 48 years and have used some great rackets. This one is the most comfortable. I grew up playing wood rackets that were much heavier. Honestly the weight of the sticks has yet to bother me. I use a hybrid string setup which works great. I've had no need to spec out anything about the racket. No extra weight
I use a Wilson Blade and before that I used a pro staff 97 315 grams. The wilson blade I have is stiffer, has a 16x19 pattern, and I make it more headlight and heavy by putting weight in the handle. I really love my blade
I am following your advice and sticking with the Pro Tour 2.0. It is a teaching racket that forces you to hit the ball correctly. Soon I will not be able to play with a more forgiving racket.
Glad you included the C10 Pro, my frames for the past 10 years. They are getting on, and your videos are very helpful in my research for my next frame (a bit lighter, a bit more power....)
@@Tennisnerd Mine are weighted to about 365 grams (mostly in handle under leather), with a little bit of lead at 3 & 9. Just guessing but I think SW is around 330ish. Swings pretty easy still. Thinking to try Blade 98 v7 16x19, and Ezone 98 Tour. Add leather and play with lead on the hoop. Any suggestions?
How would you rate the head gravity pro for attacking? I just got one and love it. Feels like I can do anything I want, and less frames because 100 inch head.
@@bournejason66 I´ve had arm problems in the past (elbow, wrist, forearm and shoulder). 6 years ago I bought 2 Pro Kennex Classic 5G (Kinetic technology) very arm friendly. Even though, a bit of the arm problems continued (but with much less frecuency and intensity). After 4 years both Prokennex died of intensive use. Reluctantly I bought 2 Babolat Pure Aero 2017 (because I got a great offer too). To my surprise, it´s a lovely, arm friendly racket, better than the Pro Kennex. I know some will say "but it´s too stiff, look up for a flexible frame". No, I won´t change it. I will buy another 2 when I can.
@@miguelbarahona6636 it’s very interesting that a stiffer racket turns out to be better for your arm. I wonder what @Tennisnerd has to say about that? Could it be that your technique improves over time?
The pro staff 6.1 95 Is still a good option in the modern game? A lot of ppl are suggesting me to change my almost unused Pro Staff Classic 6.1 from 1995. I'm back to tennis and I'refining my groundstroke in a modern way but every racquets I try do not have the same ball connection and stability. For sure with his 370gr is pretty hard to move on long run. Whenever is stiff (non so stiff imho) and heavy w/ multi give me no arm issue at all.
Good list Jonas - but I wish you could give your take on how they compare... like your your favourite on serve, volley of for your one handed backhand, etc... and perhaps rank by power, control, comfort, manoeuvrability and feel. Maybe you’ve already posted this as an article on your page? Keep up the good work!
Didn't have space for that here, because I need to compare every racquet with each other and that will take an hour. I will dive deeper into each list later on so you get an idea. Meanwhile, I suggest reading or watching my reviews about each racquet. Thanks.
Hey, it's a tricky one - the VCORE 95, it's in the spin category but very controlled. It could have been in the list, but I needed to cut it down at some point. It's a great frame.
I have got Pure Strike 98 18x20. I am currently playing with RPM Blast string. What other string do you recommend for this frame.? I am thinking to string it with X-One biphase. Is it good string for this racket??? Thanks in advance.
I have a Pure Strike 98 16x19 3rd Gen - used to have RPM Blast Rough but was rather underwhelmed with the muted feel. I recently changed to X-One Biphase 18g, and it plays very well with decent spin and control, also very comfortable for the arm.
Hi Jonas , love the channel! My i have some suggestions on the best strings for the ProStaff V13 315gr? I hit big forehands and serves and need something that keeps a mid tension (23kg) for at least 5 hours . Tried confidential but it's not great on flat serves. What else would you recommend for this frame? Alu Power is way to dead for me. Cheers and keep up the great work!
Has anyone played with the Wilson pro staff Rok 93? Big big fan, excellent control on serves and volleys but after returning to tennis after playing basketball for 10 years I'm thinking of switching the racket to something with a similar feel but more arm friendly. Any ideas?
Great video again Jonas, big fan of you since day 1. Can you make a list of best racquets for attacking baseliner that rarely come to the net? Thank you and have a nice day :)
It would be great if you culd make a review on the dunlop cx200+ (extended lenght) to see how it differs from the standard and if oyu would categorize it for attacking players, or control oriented.
The TW review on that racquet is very thorough. You should check that out if you haven’t already. Michelle and Troy likened it to an extended Wilson Pro Staff RFA, and they both gave it high marks. It’s in the sweet spot of controllable power. The extended length sets it apart from the standard length version in the power department.
Good evening. I will have a very important question for you for me. Please answer the following question: If you had a choice between two rackets, namely "Wilson Blade 100UL V7.0 or Babolat Pure Strike Lite "Are you thinking about choosing the first or the second? Thank you for your work, health for you and your team. I would like to ask if it is possible and where to buy your tennis lessons with translation in different languages On discs. Of course for a fee. Thank you
Hi Sulik, I generally prefer the new Blades over the Pure Strike for the feel, so the Blade would be my choice. I will look into creating a courses around these topics. Stay tuned!
There is one racquet which recreational players would LOVE if available. The Estusa Power Beam Braided. 12.2 oz strung (346 grams), 92 sq inch head, plays like a 95 sq inch head. 100% Graphite but flexible and easy to manouvre.10 points headlight, can generate lots of topspin but good at net and with serve. A pity it is no longer reissued.
Tnerd..great info ,,keep in mind many pro players use XL versions that is a longer than 27 inch standard lenght racket..So now its very easy to add an extra half inch to ANY MANUFACTURER RACQUET by simply removing to factory butt cap and installing the XTP Xtended Tennis Product butt cap. You simply Supercharge your standard 27 inch frame to 27.5,more power,spin,reach.thx..john
Please help me- What racquet you suggest me with following details: 1) Eastern forehand grip. 2) Double handed backhand. 3) Prefer not stiffer racquets. 4) Have little elbow injury, so avoiding too heavy racquets 340+gm but want more than 310gm. 5) Need little open string pattern to generate natural spin as I have eastern little flatter grip. 6) Frame size- less than 100sq in
I'm a bit confused by this classification. Aren't Nadal, Djokovic and Agassi attacking players? Those 3 overwhelmed other attacking players. Their rackets aren't on this list.
Nadal is king of defensive tennis. Even Djoko is more attacking yet is fundamentally still a counter puncher/defensive baseliner with an ability to attack effectively. Agassi(baseliner), McEnroe, Lopez, Tim Henman, Federer and Dustin Brown are attacking players.
@@WilsonN6Wigless You are talking about Nadal 15 years ago. Serve and volley is extinct. A very few practice deffensive tennis today, and they are not at the top (one of the last was Santoro). In today´s tennis if you are not offensive, you are dead. And at the same time, in today´s tennis, to win something, you have to be a great defensive player.
@@miguelbarahona6636 Nadal likes to move backwards to return serve. He often builds the point from a deep defensive position he will then outmanoeuvre his opponents from the baseline and will only attack (go for outright winners or approach) at optimum moments inline with his baseline game plan. When there was the big four, it was common knownledge that Djokovic, Nadal and Murray are all primarily defensive tennis players that are happiest when counter punching. Federer being the only one out of the four known as having a primarily attacking style of play. All of them can attack or defend. Serve volley is still used in tennis but obviously less frequently because players can now defend and counterpunch more effectively because of advances in equipment, technique and speed.
I think one needs to carefully distinguish the style of “attacking” (playing positively to get to net and exploit angles) versus an aggressive baseliner (out powering opponent). I personally found the Pure Drive is a good for an aggressive (or defensive) baseliner, but not a good “attacking” racquet as it lacks directional control and feel. Pure Strike in my view an attacking racquet which offers controlled power - style of play some call “passive/controlled aggression”
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I attack with a weighted up pure aero 2019. Love it. I can whip it up and use topspin to bring the ball down on the baseline if I come Into the court and can swing out from behind the baseline. It’s great for attacking for me.
I’m considering demoing a Yonex vcore pro 97 330 to get some extra comfort since I do have some elbow issues.
String…black widow at 54 pounds.
I used to play a 2008 aero and found it to be pretty comfortable. Obviously it's a spin machine. Nadal has done pretty freaking good with his. Just purchased the Vcore pro 330 myself. No exaggeration, the Yonex is very special. The flex is perfect. The static weight, while a bit heavier than 99% of any other stock racket is absolutely a blast to play with, literally. You can likely knock your opponent's racket out of his hand. The weight of this stick is more than enough to handle the hardest hitters out there and return that same pace with plenty of interest. It is without doubt the most comfortable racket I've played with ever. It is BUTTERY! I've played 48 years and have used some great rackets. This one is the most comfortable. I grew up playing wood rackets that were much heavier. Honestly the weight of the sticks has yet to bother me. I use a hybrid string setup which works great. I've had no need to spec out anything about the racket. No extra weight
I use a Wilson Blade and before that I used a pro staff 97 315 grams. The wilson blade I have is stiffer, has a 16x19 pattern, and I make it more headlight and heavy by putting weight in the handle. I really love my blade
@Franklin Sangiovanni i agree!!
oh i went back to my pro staff. just feels better for my backhand and has more precision.
I’m playing with Dahcor K97s for a while, and I agree with great feel and it’s a really solid racquet, but the sweet spot is generous in my opinion.
Would love a series on best defensive/clay court racquets, like speed ezone etc
I am following your advice and sticking with the Pro Tour 2.0. It is a teaching racket that forces you to hit the ball correctly. Soon I will not be able to play with a more forgiving racket.
Glad you included the C10 Pro, my frames for the past 10 years. They are getting on, and your videos are very helpful in my research for my next frame (a bit lighter, a bit more power....)
Great frame! But pretty heavy.
@@Tennisnerd Mine are weighted to about 365 grams (mostly in handle under leather), with a little bit of lead at 3 & 9. Just guessing but I think SW is around 330ish. Swings pretty easy still. Thinking to try Blade 98 v7 16x19, and Ezone 98 Tour. Add leather and play with lead on the hoop. Any suggestions?
Would you consider reviewing the Dunlop Black Widow string? Thank you and love the vids
I would, never tried that one!
Was there a specific reason why the Dunlop cx 200 tour didn't make the list? (esp given it was your racquet of choice a few years ago)
It’s in the control racquets list! Fantastic frame
Was expecting a racquet recommendation for bashing your opponents’s head.
😂
Head prestige pro with a leather grip strung with toroline Wasabi in the mains and isospeed baseline control in the crosses . Dream stick
Great setup!
How would you rate the head gravity pro for attacking? I just got one and love it. Feels like I can do anything I want, and less frames because 100 inch head.
It's not a fast frame but offers great feel and plow-through, for me it's more of a controlled baseliner racquet.
Thanks for this!!! Hope your keeping well!
Thank you! You too!
Can you do top 10 rackets for comfort and longevity for your tennis?
Yes! Will work on it.
Tennisnerd Thanks. Been looking for a 2nd or 3rd rackets besides Clash 100.
@@bournejason66 I´ve had arm problems in the past (elbow, wrist, forearm and shoulder). 6 years ago I bought 2 Pro Kennex Classic 5G (Kinetic technology) very arm friendly. Even though, a bit of the arm problems continued (but with much less frecuency and intensity). After 4 years both Prokennex died of intensive use. Reluctantly I bought 2 Babolat Pure Aero 2017 (because I got a great offer too). To my surprise, it´s a lovely, arm friendly racket, better than the Pro Kennex. I know some will say "but it´s too stiff, look up for a flexible frame". No, I won´t change it. I will buy another 2 when I can.
@@miguelbarahona6636 it’s very interesting that a stiffer racket turns out to be better for your arm. I wonder what @Tennisnerd has to say about that? Could it be that your technique improves over time?
Prince 93P. Doesn't hurt the arm however badly I play.
The pro staff 6.1 95 Is still a good option in the modern game? A lot of ppl are suggesting me to change my almost unused Pro Staff Classic 6.1 from 1995. I'm back to tennis and I'refining my groundstroke in a modern way but every racquets I try do not have the same ball connection and stability. For sure with his 370gr is pretty hard to move on long run. Whenever is stiff (non so stiff imho) and heavy w/ multi give me no arm issue at all.
Dude… Im really impressed with the your rackets specs review… Bravo 👏 👏👏
Would you also add the 2019 Tecnifibre TF40 305 to this?
What do you think about Wilson Blade v8? Would you say it is an attacking racket?
It's a very versatile frame, so you can play any type of tennis with it.
Good list Jonas - but I wish you could give your take on how they compare... like your your favourite on serve, volley of for your one handed backhand, etc... and perhaps rank by power, control, comfort, manoeuvrability and feel. Maybe you’ve already posted this as an article on your page? Keep up the good work!
Didn't have space for that here, because I need to compare every racquet with each other and that will take an hour. I will dive deeper into each list later on so you get an idea. Meanwhile, I suggest reading or watching my reviews about each racquet. Thanks.
also, Jonas did post a video last year specifically on racquets he favours for one-handed backhands ruclips.net/video/VWGiOICwolY/видео.html
Hey Jonas, is there a reason why they yonex Vcore 95 is not included in this list?
Hey, it's a tricky one - the VCORE 95, it's in the spin category but very controlled. It could have been in the list, but I needed to cut it down at some point. It's a great frame.
@@Tennisnerd thanks for the respons Jonas 👍
Head Prestige Youtek Mid stung with Confidential. What type of setup is this?
I have got Pure Strike 98 18x20. I am currently playing with RPM Blast string. What other string do you recommend for this frame.? I am thinking to string it with X-One biphase. Is it good string for this racket??? Thanks in advance.
I have a Pure Strike 98 16x19 3rd Gen - used to have RPM Blast Rough but was rather underwhelmed with the muted feel. I recently changed to X-One Biphase 18g, and it plays very well with decent spin and control, also very comfortable for the arm.
You will have loads of power with the X-One Bi-phase. I liked it with RPM Power 1.25 at 52 lbs.
Radical, my all-time favorite for charging
They have changed them so much over the years it’s hard to find one like the youtek 100 pro that I used.
Good stuff...thank you!
Hi Jonas , love the channel! My i have some suggestions on the best strings for the ProStaff V13 315gr? I hit big forehands and serves and need something that keeps a mid tension (23kg) for at least 5 hours . Tried confidential but it's not great on flat serves. What else would you recommend for this frame? Alu Power is way to dead for me. Cheers and keep up the great work!
Fischer Vacuum Pro 90
.. The Stich racket. Too bad they discontinued making them.
How about the gravity line?
Control racquets for baseliners in my opinion
Has anyone played with the Wilson pro staff Rok 93? Big big fan, excellent control on serves and volleys but after returning to tennis after playing basketball for 10 years I'm thinking of switching the racket to something with a similar feel but more arm friendly. Any ideas?
Could you review the Technifibre T-Rebound Tempo? I think it could make this list now
I'm using the Pro Staff and the spin is amazing.
true dat
Great video again Jonas, big fan of you since day 1. Can you make a list of best racquets for attacking baseliner that rarely come to the net? Thank you and have a nice day :)
What about the tf40 rackets?
In the control category!
@@Tennisnerd Given its mix of control and power I was somehow expecting in the attacking category.
Is the yonex vcore 95 good for an attacking player?
yes it is
It would be great if you culd make a review on the dunlop cx200+ (extended lenght) to see how it differs from the standard and if oyu would categorize it for attacking players, or control oriented.
The TW review on that racquet is very thorough. You should check that out if you haven’t already. Michelle and Troy likened it to an extended Wilson Pro Staff RFA, and they both gave it high marks. It’s in the sweet spot of controllable power. The extended length sets it apart from the standard length version in the power department.
What category would pure aero tour version fall into?
Which racquet is the easiest out of all these rackets to use?
How about the babolat pure drive or wawrinkas racket?
Good evening. I will have a very important question for you for me. Please answer the following question: If you had a choice between two rackets, namely "Wilson
Blade 100UL V7.0 or Babolat
Pure Strike Lite "Are you thinking about choosing the first or the second? Thank you for your work, health for you and your team. I would like to ask if it is possible and where to buy your tennis lessons with translation in different languages On discs. Of course for a fee. Thank you
Hi Sulik, I generally prefer the new Blades over the Pure Strike for the feel, so the Blade would be my choice. I will look into creating a courses around these topics. Stay tuned!
Thank you very much for answering me I will look forward to new videos on this topic. All the best to you.
Hi. In wich category you put the babolat pure drive 300g version?
Power racquets, coming up!
Nice video mate 🎾
Thanks Tim!
There is one racquet which recreational players would LOVE if available. The Estusa Power Beam Braided. 12.2 oz strung (346 grams), 92 sq inch head, plays like a 95 sq inch head. 100% Graphite but flexible and easy to manouvre.10 points headlight, can generate lots of topspin but good at net and with serve. A pity it is no longer reissued.
Would love to try that one.
PACIFIC X Tour Pro 97 is another great one
Sure is, really enjoyed that one.
So vcore pro 97 HD Isnt for attacking players?
It can be used, but with the low stiffness and tight pattern, I included it in the control category.
How would you customize the Vcore pro 310?
These days I prefer lead at 12 over lead at 3 and 9. So 3 grams of lead tape at 12 is how I would do it. But the most popular option is 4g at 3 and 9.
what about Dunlop?
Could u do a pro racquet video about Sharapova - that would be interesting to see what kind of head tacket she used - thx
Yeah, I can do one about Sharapova.
Thoughts on Yonex vCore 95 (2021) for an attacking player??
It's a great choice.
@@Tennisnerd how about the VCORE 95 Flame Red, older model? I just purchased one. Been hearing so many good reviews.
@@sexyminh That was the one I was initially planning for. Great racquet and pretty good feel, though a tad underpowered for my liking.
Sorry but it looks like a review of old-school too demanding racquets) and so why w/o head prestige mp? Or more modern attacking frames?
Where would you place Prince Textreme Tour 100P?
It's more of a baseliner racquet - we will get to the frames that "fall in between"
@@Tennisnerd thanks Jonas!
@@Gitara6060 I think the Prince Textreme Tour 100 310 will be an option
Nice video as always!
I hope you review Grapplesnake strings! Especially the Alpha and Game Changer strings.
Will try to do it! I will write it down.
@@Tennisnerd Will wait for it. Thank you very much!
The pure strike is definitely not an attacking frame, that thing shakes like feather
Tnerd..great info ,,keep in mind many pro players use XL versions that is a longer than 27 inch standard lenght racket..So now its very easy to add an extra half inch to ANY MANUFACTURER RACQUET by simply removing to factory butt cap and installing the XTP Xtended Tennis Product butt cap.
You simply Supercharge your standard 27 inch frame to 27.5,more power,spin,reach.thx..john
Is the Yonex Ezone 98 for attacking players?
For me it's a power frame or a controlled tweener. I will get to that category shortly.
@@Tennisnerd do you think the speed pro 360+ is the same category? Power frame/controled
Please help me-
What racquet you suggest me with following details:
1) Eastern forehand grip.
2) Double handed backhand.
3) Prefer not stiffer racquets.
4) Have little elbow injury, so avoiding too heavy racquets 340+gm but want more than 310gm.
5) Need little open string pattern to generate natural spin as I have eastern little flatter grip.
6) Frame size- less than 100sq in
TR960 Control Tour?
I am surprised you left out the ahead Radical MP
Blade pro 16x19?
I'm a bit confused by this classification. Aren't Nadal, Djokovic and Agassi attacking players? Those 3 overwhelmed other attacking players. Their rackets aren't on this list.
That’s incorrect, they are counterpunchers
@@stignatius1625 Sorry, it seems we won´t agree. Nadal, Djokovic and Agassi are the most effective attacking baseliners.
Nadal is king of defensive tennis. Even Djoko is more attacking yet is fundamentally still a counter puncher/defensive baseliner with an ability to attack effectively. Agassi(baseliner), McEnroe, Lopez, Tim Henman, Federer and Dustin Brown are attacking players.
@@WilsonN6Wigless You are talking about Nadal 15 years ago. Serve and volley is extinct. A very few practice deffensive tennis today, and they are not at the top (one of the last was Santoro). In today´s tennis if you are not offensive, you are dead. And at the same time, in today´s tennis, to win something, you have to be a great defensive player.
@@miguelbarahona6636 Nadal likes to move backwards to return serve. He often builds the point from a deep defensive position he will then outmanoeuvre his opponents from the baseline and will only attack (go for outright winners or approach) at optimum moments inline with his baseline game plan. When there was the big four, it was common knownledge that Djokovic, Nadal and Murray are all primarily defensive tennis players that are happiest when counter punching. Federer being the only one out of the four known as having a primarily attacking style of play. All of them can attack or defend. Serve volley is still used in tennis but obviously less frequently because players can now defend and counterpunch more effectively because of advances in equipment, technique and speed.
Top 10 strings for power
What about Radical MP 360+ ?
That's a more versatile, all-courter frame - getting to those soon.
@@Tennisnerd still planned? ;)
I personally just keep a bat in my bag to attack players
That works too!
babolat pure drive is better atack than pure strike
I think one needs to carefully distinguish the style of “attacking” (playing positively to get to net and exploit angles) versus an aggressive baseliner (out powering opponent). I personally found the Pure Drive is a good for an aggressive (or defensive) baseliner, but not a good “attacking” racquet as it lacks directional control and feel. Pure Strike in my view an attacking racquet which offers controlled power - style of play some call “passive/controlled aggression”
Honorable blade mention??
6.1 Six.One finally finally gets love from you; its a religion for those of us that use it.
I think I have done plenty of videos loving on the 6.1 95 :)
@@Tennisnerd I'm just joking with you; us 6.1 fans are worse than Djokovic fans hehe
i love my pure strike tour
Nothing wrong with that one for sure!
No Pure drive?dam