Just found your channel - You guys are super fun! What makes you stand out is that your playtest footage is ridiculously high level while still being light and fun. You guys are out there spinning on the court like cartoons while effortlessly hitting monster shots. Truly impressive and fun to watch. I'm in an epic battle deciding to replace my 2019 radical pros with extreme tour or blade v8 (or maybe the new speed mp now thanks to your review!). Appreciate the work guys.
Thank you so much for such a detailed and positive feetback!! We really appreciate it! That's a hard choice 😂😂 Well, if you want more control than with your radical, go for the blade if you'd like a bit more power, go for the extreme. Want even more power and more spin, go for the Speed MP hahahahaha
I think any babolat racquet is spin-friendly. I use the pure strike 16x19, switching from a prestige and the original aero. The pure strike does not produce as much spin as the aero but it does generate more than the prestige. It is really good choice for those who want controlled spin (cuz it allows the player to hit the ball flat also if wanted) imo.
@@pranavshankar1972 yeah I have had mine for about 6 months too, great racquet but no exercises or strings are fixing it so I'm switching to the blade 98 v7
Great video! The new 2022 Speeds are getting great reviews, especially the Pro. Which one ( pro or mp) would you generally recommend for 4.0 player with a one-handed backhand? Also, would you consider reviewing the Prince Twistpower 100x, or TP 100 Tour? Always look forward to your videos and insights… all are impressive ball strikers.
Thank you so much for such an awesome feetback!! Really appreciate it!! Pro vs Mp really depends on what you want from the racket as they're quite different. The new Speeds are great, at least the MP. Haven't tried the pro yet 😬
Just discovered the channel and immediately subscribed haha! you guys are funny and the top 5 was great. Any major differences between the new 2023 pure aero and this model you are showing?
Also thanks for your great response. I recently got another try with vcore 98 (so lucky) and I really do like it. First, is the spin factor. For me is that I can access more racquet head speed and the stability I feel behind is right between the PS98 and the old Vcore pro I have. Another thing is my backhand. I can slice better, literally because PureStrike is too hefty for me. For the ohb, I can take the pace more constantly when needed but feeling not much different from PS. Without dampener is great but don't like the sound so much. So my question is to ask your thought comparing with Speed Mp, Extreme tour and Radical Mp(which you don't mention that much), appreciated!!
It's a good racket isn't it! To compare them simply I'd say that in terms of power, spin, control and feel. The extreme tour is always going to be in the middle. Most powerful and spinny is the Speed Mp and the most controlled and feely 😂 is the Radical.
Is the pure aero vs suited for topspin players with the string pattern of 16x20? I was thinking to shift from pure aero to pure aero vs because sometimes it is a bit difficult for me to control and guide the ball for winners, so should I do that?
Definitely not! It's nothing like the Pure Aero. Wouldn't recommend if you want any spin at all. Check out our review of that one if you want more info!!
Beautiful location choice. As always, enjoyed the fun factor and straightforward opinions. Assuming you will do a similar one focused on control oriented frames.
What about new dunlop sx 300 series?I m 2016 pure aero user but dont you think you should try one of them as referred as spin rackets? Ps : Dunlop was a veterinarian a century ago that invented car tyres with air chambers (as they are today!)
That's an awesome fact hahahahah We absolutely would check them out but Dunlop rackets are very rare in Spain. If we manage to find them, we're absolutely gonna do a review!
Could you tell me thé differences you noticed between the vcore 100 and the New speed mp in terms of power, control, spin, manouvrability and confort ? Thx a lot Glads
First off I’m not gonna other to explain why I didn’t comment until now because enough already know 😅 But this is a really cool video! Love this idea of talking about best racquets about spin! Is this gonna become a series? You guys should definitely do best racquets for flat hitters 😀 Also the intro is boss!😎 I watched this one over 2 times! Also, Areg, is Grisha heavy?😂 Keep up these videos! Im gonna make a new YT acc soon if I keep missing videos due to technical error heh 😒
Hahahh once again huge thanks! Like always really appreciate your comment! Well, is 80 kilos heavy? 😂😂 Absolutely, list of rackets for control is coming soon!
Vcore plays awesome. Not as much spin as the aero but way more control and you don’t have to alter your strokes with it. Still feel like I can swing out at the ball even ripping it up high when moving back and deep behind the baseline. Feels like the pure drive and aero put together with some blade feel.
@@RokuX51 No but hear good things about it. Might order one up to see how it plays. Also been tempted by the Dunlop 300sx too as feel the aero is just too powerful for me.
@@RokuX51 if you're using all in stock and they come roughly on spec, this is my take. The pure Aero will have the highest launch angle of the three, the easiest access to spin, a little more energy return, and a slightly larger and more effective hitting area, contrary to the idea that Babolat have small sweetspots and Yonex have larger ones (refer to tennis warehouse university for data on this). This goes for the 2019 or the new more controlled 2023 version. I also feel that the pure aero is quicker through the air as well (again, if specs are what they should be). Generally the aero will be better on serve among the 3 for more people than not, although this can be very personal still. I'd say it's better at the net with its increased forgiveness. It will generally be the better choice for topspin specialists, although not necessarily. The ezone has the lowest launch angle of the three but perhaps feels nicest at contact. It's the more precise of the 3 as well. It's the more versatile of the three because it still has easy access to lots of spin but you feel slightly more connected to the ball and can play with more variation from flat to heavy spin while retaining higher levels of control among these 3. The vcore 100 is somewhere inbetween. I feel that the vcore borrows a lot from both the pure drive and the pure aero actually, with a more aero dynamic feeling swing than with the ezone and a launch angle closer to the Babolat competitors here. Probably similar ease of spin access to the 2021 pure drive. Not quite as much as the aero. But higher than the ezone. Higher launch angle than the pure drive. Not as high as the aero. Slightly more controlled and precise compared to aero but not as much as ezone. It still feels like a spin specialist racket though like the aero in that it doesn't feel all that controlled and predictable on flatter strikes, but it can be done. With the aero as well. I think if you play hard flat shots to bigger spaces though it will be perfectly fine (like WTA, where aeros and vcores and co dominate most racket choices yet many of the players don't hit with tons of spin). Control and directional control aren't necessarily the same here though. And control isn't black and white. So if control for you is stringbed predictability the ezone has the most. If control is spin (or even just a high launch angle), the pure aero has the most (so the harder you swing with topspin the more topspin and the more topspin the harder you can swing with control). Directional control goes to the ezone. Remember this is all small percentages. There's a lot of overlap with these three rackets. I personally prefer the pure aero out of the three. I'm in the 'spin is control' group. Although I prefer the pure aero Vs a little more. But this is me. Doesn't mean it will go that way for you. Only way is to try yourself and try and make a decision from there.
@@gladiatorstribe Loving them so far, strung with Velocity MLT, but am looking at other racquets as well, would just want to see the comparison between the Radical and others such as Speed, Ezone, Vcore :)
@@gladiatorstribe Im a beginner who just got into tennis 3 months ago, looking for low RA arm friendly racquets to avoid any injuries (been a badminton players my whole life before switching to tennis) :) So far the combination have been Radical S + Velocity MLT. Although as time goes by, I believe I might need to add lead to increase the overall weight.
Hey, discovered the channel a few days ago and I really like your videos. More honest opinions, with different playstyles and nothing to sell is great! A question regarding this one, what do you mean by the 'new shape' of the Speed MP? I thought it was the exact same mold as the previous 360/360+ gen, isn't it? Just bought 2x 360 frames because they were very cheap, but I might get a 3rd one with auxetic when price drops.
Great video. I recently found your channel. I am watching a lot of videos! I have a question. I am a beginner. I played tennis recently for the first time with a cheap second hand Artengo 15 euros racket. But now I am searching for my first serious racket. I am concidering the Wilson Clash 100 (because I heard it is beginner friendly, not very stiff, good for the arm, good for learning tennis etc.). But I am afraid that I will get used to the softness of the frame. So will it be hard for me to upgrade later on to a Vcore 100 after playing maybe 2/3 years with a Clash 100? I dont want my arm to get used to softer frames. Or do you recommend another ''beginner'' racket? I don't know if you did a video about beginner rackets. I am gonna look for it.
I think that the Clash is a good place to start. You will get used to the soft feeling but when you decide to change to the Vcore it's not going to be hard to switch. It's going to be a matter of a week or so before you get used to the new feeling.
It's also a very powerful racket even though not the most spinny one. Though between the Extreme and the Pure Drive, the Babolat seemed better overall.
Another great video - the love for Yonex is strong in this one. I think they are by far producing some of the best racquets available right now. Colour and design has been blowing the competition out of the water. Currently playing with a Pure Aero and an EZone 2022 - they feel and perform almost identical but the Yonex has that trademark feedback pop that you just don't get from a Pure Aero. Shout out to the Canadian boy, Felix - on his first ATP title. Pure Aero serves him well! Also: am I the only one going insane with Grisha getting sand all over his pure white shoes?
Really excited to soon review the 2022 Ezone! Is the love gonna grow even more? Pure Aero definitely serves him well! If only you knew how hard it was for me to step on that sand 🥴 They're not that white anymore 😂
Really love these Top 5 videos! Thanks for always keeping it fun, different and interesting!! 😁🔥
Thank you!! Trying our best 😉
Top Video! Next Video: the 5 best rackets for Control pls.
Thank you!! That's definitely on the list! Stay tuned!
Hey nice idea for a video! For the next video of this kind I’d love to hear your thoughts on the best control oriented rackets 🎾👌🏼
That's definitely coming soon 😉
Great Video , congrat to who was in charge of the editing. the little gladiator was very funny.
Huge thanks!! We really appreciate that you've noticed!!
5. Pure Drive
4. Clash 100 (v1)
3. Vcore 100 (2021)
2. Speed MP (2022)
1. Pure Aero
Thanks for saving me 9:23 mins Karen
Thanks guys for this fun video!!
Thank for the feetback!! Appreciate it!
@@gladiatorstribe ❤️
looove it !!! guys thank you sooo much!! looking forward to the top 5 for precision :))
Thank youuu!! That's coming very soon!!
Just found your channel - You guys are super fun! What makes you stand out is that your playtest footage is ridiculously high level while still being light and fun. You guys are out there spinning on the court like cartoons while effortlessly hitting monster shots. Truly impressive and fun to watch.
I'm in an epic battle deciding to replace my 2019 radical pros with extreme tour or blade v8 (or maybe the new speed mp now thanks to your review!). Appreciate the work guys.
Thank you so much for such a detailed and positive feetback!! We really appreciate it! That's a hard choice 😂😂 Well, if you want more control than with your radical, go for the blade if you'd like a bit more power, go for the extreme. Want even more power and more spin, go for the Speed MP hahahahaha
@@gladiatorstribe I want it all! That's always the problem with choosing though isn't it haha
@@gregbishopmav It definitely is hahahahaha
I find your creative intros very amusing! Great review guys, keep it up!!
Glad you like them! Thank you!
beautiful setting, guys. hope you didn't get any sand in your racquets. It's super hard to get rid of once inside the frame.
Thank you very much! Naah, they're all good hahahah thanks for worrying 😂
Thank you guys!!! I think i found my next tennis racket: Head Speed MP '22. Long live the untalented!!!!✌💪
Hahahahah great choice 😂😂😂
I think any babolat racquet is spin-friendly. I use the pure strike 16x19, switching from a prestige and the original aero. The pure strike does not produce as much spin as the aero but it does generate more than the prestige. It is really good choice for those who want controlled spin (cuz it allows the player to hit the ball flat also if wanted) imo.
Yeah, more than the Prestige for sure but I wouldn't call it a spin machine 😂
And a sore elbow
@@gladiatorstribe Yeah of course it's no spin machine by any means. It gives me enough to be confident with my deep strokes.
@@karmaQT I've heard that complaints from many people but I have not had that issue at all (I've been using it for 6 months now, 5-6 times a week)
@@pranavshankar1972 yeah I have had mine for about 6 months too, great racquet but no exercises or strings are fixing it so I'm switching to the blade 98 v7
Great video! The new 2022 Speeds are getting great reviews, especially the Pro. Which one ( pro or mp) would you generally recommend for 4.0 player with a one-handed backhand? Also, would you consider reviewing the Prince Twistpower 100x, or TP 100 Tour? Always look forward to your videos and insights… all are impressive ball strikers.
Thank you so much for such an awesome feetback!! Really appreciate it!! Pro vs Mp really depends on what you want from the racket as they're quite different. The new Speeds are great, at least the MP. Haven't tried the pro yet 😬
Just discovered the channel and immediately subscribed haha! you guys are funny and the top 5 was great. Any major differences between the new 2023 pure aero and this model you are showing?
Can you please test this racket out - Gamma RZR Bubba 137 Tennis Racquet
Marat! Do you play with that one now?
Nice video ! Could you review the new Dunlop SX300 tour ? really consider that
Thank you very much! Dunlops are really hard to get in Spain 😬
Also thanks for your great response. I recently got another try with vcore 98 (so lucky) and I really do like it. First, is the spin factor. For me is that I can access more racquet head speed and the stability I feel behind is right between the PS98 and the old Vcore pro I have. Another thing is my backhand. I can slice better, literally because PureStrike is too hefty for me. For the ohb, I can take the pace more constantly when needed but feeling not much different from PS. Without dampener is great but don't like the sound so much. So my question is to ask your thought comparing with Speed Mp, Extreme tour and Radical Mp(which you don't mention that much), appreciated!!
It's a good racket isn't it! To compare them simply I'd say that in terms of power, spin, control and feel. The extreme tour is always going to be in the middle. Most powerful and spinny is the Speed Mp and the most controlled and feely 😂 is the Radical.
@@gladiatorstribe Is the Radical mp less powerful than Vcore98?
@@anitennislife It definitely is!
Is the pure aero vs suited for topspin players with the string pattern of 16x20?
I was thinking to shift from pure aero to pure aero vs because sometimes it is a bit difficult for me to control and guide the ball for winners, so should I do that?
Definitely not! It's nothing like the Pure Aero. Wouldn't recommend if you want any spin at all. Check out our review of that one if you want more info!!
Beautiful location choice. As always, enjoyed the fun factor and straightforward opinions. Assuming you will do a similar one focused on control oriented frames.
Such a beautiful place! That's definitely going to follow up 😉
What about new dunlop sx 300 series?I m 2016 pure aero user but dont you think you should try one of them as referred as spin rackets?
Ps : Dunlop was a veterinarian a century ago that invented car tyres with air chambers (as they are today!)
That's an awesome fact hahahahah We absolutely would check them out but Dunlop rackets are very rare in Spain. If we manage to find them, we're absolutely gonna do a review!
Fun video!
Thank you very much!!
Head Extreme Tour with a Hyper G soft or Confidential, tension on pounds mid 40s - Any chance you boys doing a review on the new Ezone?
Yes, we are!
Could you tell me thé differences you noticed between the vcore 100 and the New speed mp in terms of power, control, spin, manouvrability and confort ? Thx a lot Glads
Something like this
Power Vcore
Spin: Head
Control: Head
Maneuverability: Vcore
Comfort: Very similar
@@gladiatorstribe ok thanx a lot. Sounds great. I Can t wait to test this speed 22 ! 😉👍
Question is speed mp with lead better all around than the speed pro stock with the 2022 update?
Depending on what you're looking for. If it's power and stability, MP with lead is the way to go. Prefer more control, go for the pro!
Surprised me. I expected the Head Extreme 360 to be number 2. Was gonna buy one to go with my two Aero Pures but now I'm not so sure what to get.
Another great video!!! You should try the new Dunlop sx 300 and tour version!! Thanks guys for this video!!!!
Thank you very much! We would but they're very rare in Spain 😬
Guys, funny 😄 - greets from 🇩🇪
Danke sehr! Appreciate your feetback!!
Great video, guys! Good idea to shoot this at the beach.
Thank you very much!!!
First off I’m not gonna other to explain why I didn’t comment until now because enough already know 😅 But this is a really cool video! Love this idea of talking about best racquets about spin! Is this gonna become a series? You guys should definitely do best racquets for flat hitters 😀 Also the intro is boss!😎 I watched this one over 2 times! Also, Areg, is Grisha heavy?😂 Keep up these videos! Im gonna make a new YT acc soon if I keep missing videos due to technical error heh 😒
Hahahh once again huge thanks! Like always really appreciate your comment! Well, is 80 kilos heavy? 😂😂 Absolutely, list of rackets for control is coming soon!
@@gladiatorstribe VERY LIGHT 🤫🤫
@@alexiosofsparta1124 😂😂🎾💪🏽
Don’t forget about the new Angell K7 red, that thing is a spin monster!
Vcore plays awesome. Not as much spin as the aero but way more control and you don’t have to alter your strokes with it. Still feel like I can swing out at the ball even ripping it up high when moving back and deep behind the baseline. Feels like the pure drive and aero put together with some blade feel.
Thanks for your review 🤭 Absolutely agree with you
@@gladiatorstribe Thanks guys. Look forward to seeing you both in more futures. Enjoying the content so far.
Have you tried the new ezone? I'm currently debating between the vcore 100, ezone 100, and pure aero. Finding the decision to be pretty tough
@@RokuX51 No but hear good things about it. Might order one up to see how it plays. Also been tempted by the Dunlop 300sx too as feel the aero is just too powerful for me.
@@RokuX51 if you're using all in stock and they come roughly on spec, this is my take.
The pure Aero will have the highest launch angle of the three, the easiest access to spin, a little more energy return, and a slightly larger and more effective hitting area, contrary to the idea that Babolat have small sweetspots and Yonex have larger ones (refer to tennis warehouse university for data on this). This goes for the 2019 or the new more controlled 2023 version. I also feel that the pure aero is quicker through the air as well (again, if specs are what they should be). Generally the aero will be better on serve among the 3 for more people than not, although this can be very personal still. I'd say it's better at the net with its increased forgiveness. It will generally be the better choice for topspin specialists, although not necessarily.
The ezone has the lowest launch angle of the three but perhaps feels nicest at contact. It's the more precise of the 3 as well. It's the more versatile of the three because it still has easy access to lots of spin but you feel slightly more connected to the ball and can play with more variation from flat to heavy spin while retaining higher levels of control among these 3.
The vcore 100 is somewhere inbetween. I feel that the vcore borrows a lot from both the pure drive and the pure aero actually, with a more aero dynamic feeling swing than with the ezone and a launch angle closer to the Babolat competitors here. Probably similar ease of spin access to the 2021 pure drive. Not quite as much as the aero. But higher than the ezone. Higher launch angle than the pure drive. Not as high as the aero. Slightly more controlled and precise compared to aero but not as much as ezone. It still feels like a spin specialist racket though like the aero in that it doesn't feel all that controlled and predictable on flatter strikes, but it can be done. With the aero as well. I think if you play hard flat shots to bigger spaces though it will be perfectly fine (like WTA, where aeros and vcores and co dominate most racket choices yet many of the players don't hit with tons of spin).
Control and directional control aren't necessarily the same here though. And control isn't black and white. So if control for you is stringbed predictability the ezone has the most. If control is spin (or even just a high launch angle), the pure aero has the most (so the harder you swing with topspin the more topspin and the more topspin the harder you can swing with control). Directional control goes to the ezone.
Remember this is all small percentages. There's a lot of overlap with these three rackets.
I personally prefer the pure aero out of the three. I'm in the 'spin is control' group. Although I prefer the pure aero Vs a little more. But this is me. Doesn't mean it will go that way for you. Only way is to try yourself and try and make a decision from there.
Where does the extreme mp rank in this list?
Somewhere around the speed mp actually
Thoughts on Radical S guys ? I got the XT and the Touch version :)
Haven't played with that one 😬 You love them or what? 😂😂
@@gladiatorstribe Loving them so far, strung with Velocity MLT, but am looking at other racquets as well, would just want to see the comparison between the Radical and others such as Speed, Ezone, Vcore :)
@@astrochan1212 What's the reason why you're going for the lighter frames?
@@gladiatorstribe Im a beginner who just got into tennis 3 months ago, looking for low RA arm friendly racquets to avoid any injuries (been a badminton players my whole life before switching to tennis) :)
So far the combination have been Radical S + Velocity MLT.
Although as time goes by, I believe I might need to add lead to increase the overall weight.
@@astrochan1212 Got you! That's cool! Have you considered the clash??
Hey
If you have to choose between the new speed mp and the boom mp/pro which one you keep and why
Hey, discovered the channel a few days ago and I really like your videos. More honest opinions, with different playstyles and nothing to sell is great!
A question regarding this one, what do you mean by the 'new shape' of the Speed MP? I thought it was the exact same mold as the previous 360/360+ gen, isn't it? Just bought 2x 360 frames because they were very cheap, but I might get a 3rd one with auxetic when price drops.
Thank you so much! Really appreciate your awesome feetback! Try putting the new one and the old one side by side! You might prefer the Auxetic 😉
We all have known which is No.1 since that yellow thing keeps standing there
Hahahhah yep 😂😂
Great video. I recently found your channel. I am watching a lot of videos!
I have a question. I am a beginner. I played tennis recently for the first time with a cheap second hand Artengo 15 euros racket. But now I am searching for my first serious racket. I am concidering the Wilson Clash 100 (because I heard it is beginner friendly, not very stiff, good for the arm, good for learning tennis etc.). But I am afraid that I will get used to the softness of the frame. So will it be hard for me to upgrade later on to a Vcore 100 after playing maybe 2/3 years with a Clash 100? I dont want my arm to get used to softer frames. Or do you recommend another ''beginner'' racket? I don't know if you did a video about beginner rackets. I am gonna look for it.
I think that the Clash is a good place to start. You will get used to the soft feeling but when you decide to change to the Vcore it's not going to be hard to switch. It's going to be a matter of a week or so before you get used to the new feeling.
@@gladiatorstribe thank you very much!
@@TheRockyBalboa100 No problem 😉
So if Areg were to switch racquets, would he go for the Speed MP Auxetic or the Vcore 100, and why?
Third banger in a row you should review clash v2
Thank you! Will do!
Any recommendations for racquets that are good for spin, yet very arm friendly?
Wilson Clash? 😂
Hi guys! Could you recommend string with speed mp. Plz
Areg Uses the Volkl Cyclone 1.30. A little too stiff for me tho 🥴
Nice video! I’m currently playing a Clash but i broke the frame… What is a nice step up?
Thank you!! Something towards spin and power could be the Head Speed MP. Do keep in mind that the Clash feel isn't going to be there anymore though.
@@gladiatorstribe Today i bought Babolat pure aero rafa! Amazing racket in my opinion. Not going to miss the Clash haha!
@@amieces Awesome! Congratulations on your new frame!!
I didnt realise you were in Barcelona, I thought it was Los Angeles1 anyway fun channel
Thank you very much! Yes, we're in Barcelona!
Which strings do u guys recommend?
That's a very general question! There's so many variables!!
The intro 😂😂😂
Hahahahaa It's awesome you got it 😂😂
Watching this video at 480p because the full HD quality is not available yet!
It should be now!!!
Отл! Спасибо!
😉💪🏽🎾
What happened with the Head Extreme MP? Does that generate less spin than the Pure Drive?
It's also a very powerful racket even though not the most spinny one. Though between the Extreme and the Pure Drive, the Babolat seemed better overall.
Im Brazilian and we only play on clay here. Would it be accurate to say that spin rackets are the best for clay?
That would be accurate 😉 Though they might not fit your style of play
Can you review diadem nova next please
That one is almost imposible to get in Spain 😂
Another great video - the love for Yonex is strong in this one. I think they are by far producing some of the best racquets available right now. Colour and design has been blowing the competition out of the water. Currently playing with a Pure Aero and an EZone 2022 - they feel and perform almost identical but the Yonex has that trademark feedback pop that you just don't get from a Pure Aero.
Shout out to the Canadian boy, Felix - on his first ATP title. Pure Aero serves him well!
Also: am I the only one going insane with Grisha getting sand all over his pure white shoes?
Really excited to soon review the 2022 Ezone! Is the love gonna grow even more? Pure Aero definitely serves him well! If only you knew how hard it was for me to step on that sand 🥴 They're not that white anymore 😂
Will you publish your personal racquet chooses?
We have a top 5 of 2021 if that's what you mean!!
@@gladiatorstribe i meant what are you playing with
@@mertsagcan We've actually done that too! Well, we have a what's in our bags video and reviews of our rackets!
Faltaría la Head extreme MP creo que es mejor para spin que la speed, saludos
Cuando hicimos el playtest de la MP nos pareció que la bola sale mucho pero el spin no es tan fácil de conseguir. Un poco como la Yonex Ezone 100.
Где-то плачет одна Head Extreme Tour...
О неет 😂😂
you guys are hilarious XD
Thank you hahahahha
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Красавчик!
Babolat pure aero! …. The end
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