The Dunlop CX200 OS is a great racquet once weight has been added. I mostly added weight to the handle with tungsten puddy and a leather grip, and added some lead to the 3 and 9. That moved it up to 348.7gm strung, but with a head-light balance. Strung with Weiss Cannon Red Ghost at 22.3kg.
I wish the Dunlop CX 200 OS came in a size 4 / 4.5" grip size. Have you play tested the Wilson Clash 108? I would appreciate your comments. Also, how about the Head MicroGel Oversize 107? Thoughts? I have several MicroGel Oversize racquets and they need some weight at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions to enhance stability and power but the dense string pattern does not make them suitable for beginners. To enhance spin, I use a 17 gauge string with them. How about a video on racquets for senior citizen players?
Great video. I'm a 4.0 USTA player play with oversized racquets. My current racquet is the Wilson Blade SW102. I have also play with the Prince Graphite Tour 107.
My opponent was using a Ti S6; I was using my Speed Pro… My opponent 4.0-4.5; i’m 3.5-4.0… I lost the match … Played a few games the Ti S6: Holy crap, I was ripping shots all over the place, including my one-hander. My friend has been using the Ti for years… absolutely loves it. He strung racket with Hyper G 17 at 58 lbs.
Hi, is this the senior intermediate section? (Looking for a keeper can handle the wilson blade 98, but I need a larger sweet spot, and not as fast around court with fast balls.)
What do you know about the Prince thunderstick long body 115? It was one of my racquets 15-20 years ago. I'm playing with it again now, and I like some things about it
Wow Jonas, i have several mia bumblebee oversize raquets and allthough ive never measured the swingweight im sure they are no were near 360, so yeah quality control definately an issue here. By the way they are incredibly nice raquets, very easy to play with despite beeing thinbeamed and heavy....
I have 2 and both have strung weight of 354g so I’m guessing the swing weight is accurate. Maybe you have the later rereleases which I believe are lighter??
Great that you also cover this segment of rackets. I have both Gravity S and Radical S. Like the Gravity S alot, nice comfort, good stability vs the weight, and a big sweet spot. Tighter string pattern in the Radical S and feels like you get more topspin in the Radical S compared to the Gravity, but the Radical is not so stable as the Gravity. But there is one problem, if you want a little bit more stability and add some led tape, (when your oppenent is hard hitting) both of them gets way to powerful and is hard to control. Could then a solution be a poly with higher tension for more control on the Gravity S?
Tbh once you are at the point of adding weight amd stringing tighter its time to upgrade your racket, maybe try something thats 100' and at least 295 grams
Great recommendations! I am slightly struggling with my Wilson Pro staff v13 (97 sq inch) frame, often framing balls. Do you think have something like the Blade 104 as a second racket would be a good idea to use while I improve my technique?
I don’t think a bigger racquet will necessarily help you that much. Even on a 104 sq inch racquet the ball would be very much off center/hitting the frame. It will give you slightly larger margins but there is no magic against framing balls.
How different is the Blade SW104 from the standard 104? I know the SW is 18x19 and a little longer (so the swingweight is much higher), but are there any other major differences? I am wondering if a standard 104 (maybe the previous generation) would be a decent platform racquet?
I play with sw104, very easy to use, plenty of control and power. Slice, serve, 2h backhand, volley all are great. 1h backhand is not so much due to length … for power need to prepare early .. but racquet is very nice to even “push” the ball when necessary or in defense.
@@AlexanderAndreev1799 As you say, I found the SW104 a bit sluggish for my 1HBH, but I shortened it a 1/2 inch (to 27.5 inches, about a 330 swingweight) and find it works surprisingly well for me. My concern is that it is a bit stiff for my elbow (previous surgery). So I was wondering if the standard 104 weighted up might be a decent alternative (or will I lose the stability that helps my BH with the stiffness?).
A coach I know plays with the pure strike 98 and he’s very good with it, I know it’s not oversize but it shows how some rackets make the game easier as he broke a string and had too use an old 18x20 i prestige and his play suffered massively.
@@miguelbarahona6636 the guy with 107,lost one RG on purpose, missed several. Wimbledons on purpose and a lot AO on purpose, as he did not want to travel there. So, that would be several GS he would have more.
I tried the Radical Zebra Oversize and it's so hard to use. I usually play an Extreme Pro with added weights but this monster was too much for me. Felt like swinging a cast iron pan.
Other than the Head racket all of the rackets shown would fall into the “Super Midsized” category. Oversized starts at 107. Maybe 106 square inches. This was basic tennis nomenclature in the 80s and 90s.
They're really surprisingly good. I modded my pair up to similar specs to a Pure Drive. Same ease of play and power but so comfortable. Big serves and groundstrokes, great for dubs. They also are very good in stock form, very stable considering the low weight.
The Dunlop CX200 OS is a great racquet once weight has been added. I mostly added weight to the handle with tungsten puddy and a leather grip, and added some lead to the 3 and 9. That moved it up to 348.7gm strung, but with a head-light balance. Strung with Weiss Cannon Red Ghost at 22.3kg.
I'm literally looking to get that some I'm glad you've made this suggestion
Surprised the Prince Original Graphite OS 107 didn’t make your list. String it with a full bed poly and you have control and large sweet spot.
Good point! That's an old school classic that I have reviewed on the channel. But it's quite difficult to use.
I wish the Dunlop CX 200 OS came in a size 4 / 4.5" grip size. Have you play tested the Wilson Clash 108? I would appreciate your comments. Also, how about the Head MicroGel Oversize 107? Thoughts? I have several MicroGel Oversize racquets and they need some weight at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions to enhance stability and power but the dense string pattern does not make them suitable for beginners. To enhance spin, I use a 17 gauge string with them. How about a video on racquets for senior citizen players?
Great video. I'm a 4.0 USTA player play with oversized racquets. My current racquet is the Wilson Blade SW102. I have also play with the Prince Graphite Tour 107.
My opponent was using a Ti S6; I was using my Speed Pro… My opponent 4.0-4.5; i’m 3.5-4.0… I lost the match … Played a few games the Ti S6: Holy crap, I was ripping shots all over the place, including my one-hander. My friend has been using the Ti for years… absolutely loves it. He strung racket with Hyper G 17 at 58 lbs.
Hi Jonas, Prince Phantom 107G is a nice modern update of the classic POG.
Hi Paulo, I wasn't a huge fan personally but seems like people really like that one.
Hello there. What about the Prince Phantom 107 G? I've heard good comments on this one.
Yeah, people like that one, I wasn't a fan.
I used the SW wilson blade 102, awesome raquet! even for 4.0-4.5 players
Hello, Jonas!
How are you doing, mate?
Actually I'm playing with a pair of Donnay Allwood 102.
Absolutely AMAZING frames!
All good! Allwood 👍🏻
Hi Jonas the gravity S is 16X20 string pattern .
Thanks
Hi, is this the senior intermediate section? (Looking for a keeper can handle the wilson blade 98, but I need a larger sweet spot, and not as fast around court with fast balls.)
Good review. Did you modify the Donnay at all? This could be good with some lead in hoop and handle would think.
Hey Jonas,
Forgot the dunlop cx 200 os.
What do you know about the Prince thunderstick long body 115? It was one of my racquets 15-20 years ago. I'm playing with it again now, and I like some things about it
I play with a Clash 100 and got a 108 as my backup, which I like
Very good explanation! I follow all your videos! Thank you!!
What would you recommend after the Head Ti S6?
Wilson Blade 104
@@Tennisnerd thank you sir
No love for the Volkl V1 Classic?
Wow Jonas, i have several mia bumblebee oversize raquets and allthough ive never measured the swingweight im sure they are no were near 360, so yeah quality control definately an issue here. By the way they are incredibly nice raquets, very easy to play with despite beeing thinbeamed and heavy....
I have 2 and both have strung weight of 354g so I’m guessing the swing weight is accurate. Maybe you have the later rereleases which I believe are lighter??
Whats your string of choice for the Prestige MP 360+? (Red one)
I have a Dunlop CX200 and it is my favorite racket to date. Please do check it out.
I have reviewed that one - it's nice. If you mean the OS, I hope to check it out in the future.
@@Tennisnerd Yes, the Dunlop CX 200 OS. I received it from TW already strung with Dunlop Iconic Comfort 17. This combination works for me.
.Yes, it's also nice to say something about the strings suitable for these rackets. Multifilament+ Luxilon Element.....kilograms..
Great that you also cover this segment of rackets. I have both Gravity S and Radical S. Like the Gravity S alot, nice comfort, good stability vs the weight, and a big sweet spot. Tighter string pattern in the Radical S and feels like you get more topspin in the Radical S compared to the Gravity, but the Radical is not so stable as the Gravity. But there is one problem, if you want a little bit more stability and add some led tape, (when your oppenent is hard hitting) both of them gets way to powerful and is hard to control. Could then a solution be a poly with higher tension for more control on the Gravity S?
Tbh once you are at the point of adding weight amd stringing tighter its time to upgrade your racket, maybe try something thats 100' and at least 295 grams
The Gravity S is the worst racket for a mono string... Not stable at all... Maxi 20kg
Be interested for you to try out the new Pro Kennex Black Ace 105 (27.25") and find out how arm friendly it is.
I am sure that frame will be extremely arm-friendly
Great recommendations! I am slightly struggling with my Wilson Pro staff v13 (97 sq inch) frame, often framing balls. Do you think have something like the Blade 104 as a second racket would be a good idea to use while I improve my technique?
I don’t think a bigger racquet will necessarily help you that much. Even on a 104 sq inch racquet the ball would be very much off center/hitting the frame. It will give you slightly larger margins but there is no magic against framing balls.
Why not the Pro Staff 100?
after playing a lot with 100/102 frames, I found it real fun and joy to play with 112 frame - lot of help and power
Great show, need to get a Canadian affiliate!
How different is the Blade SW104 from the standard 104? I know the SW is 18x19 and a little longer (so the swingweight is much higher), but are there any other major differences? I am wondering if a standard 104 (maybe the previous generation) would be a decent platform racquet?
I play with sw104, very easy to use, plenty of control and power. Slice, serve, 2h backhand, volley all are great. 1h backhand is not so much due to length … for power need to prepare early .. but racquet is very nice to even “push” the ball when necessary or in defense.
@@AlexanderAndreev1799 As you say, I found the SW104 a bit sluggish for my 1HBH, but I shortened it a 1/2 inch (to 27.5 inches, about a 330 swingweight) and find it works surprisingly well for me. My concern is that it is a bit stiff for my elbow (previous surgery). So I was wondering if the standard 104 weighted up might be a decent alternative (or will I lose the stability that helps my BH with the stiffness?).
good points like always...
Are these graphite or titanium.
A coach I know plays with the pure strike 98 and he’s very good with it, I know it’s not oversize but it shows how some rackets make the game easier as he broke a string and had too use an old 18x20 i prestige and his play suffered massively.
I know about a lefty player that uses the Pure Aero, 100 sq in. He has won 20GS. Another player, a bit older, with an OS 107 sq in, won 8 GS.
@@miguelbarahona6636 the guy with 107,lost one RG on purpose, missed several. Wimbledons on purpose and a lot AO on purpose, as he did not want to travel there. So, that would be several GS he would have more.
@@тинтири-минтири He didn't lost on ourpose that RG. A lefty ecuadorian overpowered him. As it's told in "Open".
Agassi was big avocate of oversized raquets. He didn't do too badly.
thank you for the review. is the head gravity team the same as the head gravity S? worth the upgrade?
I tried the Radical Zebra Oversize and it's so hard to use. I usually play an Extreme Pro with added weights but this monster was too much for me. Felt like swinging a cast iron pan.
It's quite tough to use, I agree!
I find I can play about a set with it at best then everything starts to go down hill quite rapidly.
And cx200 os? Good?
It is supposed to be very good, but I haven't tried it
@@Tennisnerd i’m used … simply the best
Hi Jonas, from what I know, an oversized racket is the one over 105 sq in. So the Radical Tour is the only oversize frame in this video.
Hi Miguel, not sure I agree about the definition as most racquets today are 100 sq inches and anything above is more rare.
@@Tennisnerd Jonas. Wilson and Head say:
OVERSIZE: 105” or larger
MIDPLUS: 98” to 104”
MIDSIZE: 85” to 97”.
What about head ti6?
Where is the Iconic Prince Graphite 107 of Chang, Agassi and Sabatini in this video?
Other than the Head racket all of the rackets shown would fall into the “Super Midsized” category. Oversized starts at 107. Maybe 106 square inches. This was basic tennis nomenclature in the 80s and 90s.
I have been hearing only good things about the Head Gravity S. The racket seems pretty light though.
They're really surprisingly good. I modded my pair up to similar specs to a Pure Drive. Same ease of play and power but so comfortable. Big serves and groundstrokes, great for dubs. They also are very good in stock form, very stable considering the low weight.
@@neertw my last Head racket was the ti fire. I hated it, as it was just too light.
Serena Williams is another all time great tennis player using an oversized frame
Yea i think for almost her whole career she used a 104sq in head until 2020 when she switched to 102 sq in head for more control
Oversized rackets are those over 105 sq.in. (and less than 135 sq.in.), so Serena technically didn´t use an oversized racket.
@@miguelbarahona6636 oh ok that makes sense i sometimes get confused when he calls 100sq in racquets oversized bc i thought those were a normal size
Monica Seles also use an oversize racket she use the prince graphite.