I currently have the ezone 98, got a lot of trouble to get used to, but once i found the way, its amazing, it does everything what i need, power, feel, control, tbh i love it.
I recently bought the Tecnifibre T-Fight 305 and I think it's a very good racquet for control and feel (even though the sweet spot feels small for my current recreational level), it feels really maneuverable and the ball comes out strong and fast with no effort!
Could you make a graph or some sort of diagram where you put all the racquets sorted by power, control, spin, etcetera while also rating them? All in one single image. That would be super valuable. Or maybe a pdf describing each one and having levels for each of the concepts (power, control…)
it depends, the 100D is a great racquet but as a couch not many racquets are better than the speed mp and ezone98, the mp is probably the best all rounder at the moment.
Oohhh 😮 you picked the racquet I’ve just brought going from Wilson pro staff six one tour! I felt that the blade v9 was a feather 🪶 it has been very exciting to play with but when under pressure it doesn’t have stability as it’s so lightweight! Rocked shook in my hands at times guess it’s something you get used to! ??? Grisha I was surprised you didn’t mention it but you younger guys guess your used to lighter racquets but yes you are right it’s awesome 🤩
damn, grisha actually being objective. been using 16x19 since i started playing but then i tried the speed pro and really loved the low launch angle so i began to look at 18x20s. tried the blade and it felt really good on the forehand but settled with the TF40 after watching gladiator's review. recently acquired the gravity pro though thanks to grisha's influence, and it's the first racquet I own that feels complete for my game (flat hitter).
how far is the tf40 away from the gravity? i like the gravity pro, but it's just a little too heavy for me, which makes it very difficult to play for long periods of time. you notice the weight that needs to be moved. blade v9 18x20 vs. gravity pro vs. tf-40 18x20?
Сам велкам.. 1.Yonex Regna 98 2. Head TGT346.1 Nole 3. Head PT57A2 4. Wilson ProStaff 95 Classic 5.Wilson H22 18*20 И никаких Babolatов!! На&уй,на&уй!!🤣🥎🤣
what string/tension do you use ? I bought it but I'm still trying to find the right set up. Overall I'm a bit concerned with flyers and confort with this frame.
@@mcmastermouss hyper g at 50 lbs. I haven't had any discomfort. the only frame that has really caused me pain is the pure aero though, I've never had any other problems.
@@SimonSed thanks! I used Hyper g soft 1.25 at around 50lbs on my Pure Drive, the best set up for me with this racket. I tought the PS 16x20 might need something else... Thanks again.
@@mcmastermouss for sure. my favorite string in it for playability was actually solinco confidential, but confidential just doesnt sit right with me for some reason, but I felt like that really took away the flyers and had great control in the frame.
@@SimonSed Funny you mention this one. But I fear confidential won't solve the confort issue ! A few months ago, I demoed an old speed Mp with confidential. Super precise response, excellent directional/ depth control ( although less reliable for defense than my pure Drive) but sore elbow/shoulder after one hour of play ! Tried a couple of softer spin strings on the same frame but i was spraying way too much haha, so i went back on my old trusty pure Drive. Gonna try a couple softer set up on this Pure strike ( tour bite soft or triax at higher tension) as lynx tour is not working for me. But if I keep spraying i'll sell it !
I got an ezone 98 2022 paint job is better by miles than ezone 98 2024. I wish they did not change it. However the racket plays so good that i bought the 2024 one. For some reason 2022 costs more!!!
I just made a switch from my Radical MP '23 to the Blade v9 16*19 for the comfort. I also have a Speed MP '22 which with some added weight also played awesome for me. I could dominate with power with that one. But the Blade suits my attacking style a bit better. I also have a Prince Tour 98, nice comfort but for some reason I dont vibe with that racket. I really wanted to try the Babolat 100 16*20 (but I already have a Speed MP) and the Aero 98 but I dont the stiffness would be good for me.
Hi, I need your opinion between two of the models you mentioned. What are the differences between the head speed mp and the blade v9 16x19? I have the blade and I really like it but I think is demanding, at least for my tennis level. I was looking for the speed mp since is 100 sq head and a bit extra powerful. which one do you prefer? does the speed mp gives you more spin, free power without losing the control? does the blade feel more maneouvrable? do you lose power and spin with the blade comparing with the speed?
@@Estudio01deoctubre The Speed definitely has more Power, Spin and a higher launch angle (but not in an annoying way). Much easier to just pick up and play (and play well) with. The Blade is great but it sure asks for a lot more focus from the player and wants you to go for your shots with more confidence. Both sticks are also very nice for comfort although the Blade is more muted, maybe a slight edge to the Speed here as well because of the bigger sweetspot. Both are also great at net, no problems there, very manouverable (I am talking about the 2022 Speed MP not the 2024 version with the higher SW) although my Blade it's SwingWeight was a slight bit underspec at 317. I did however tweaked both to have around the 322 SW now. The difference in power and launch angle was for me the biggest difference during plays. But the Speed was in no way overwhelming with power like an Ezone, Extreme or Aero (100's) is where you have to spin to get any control. If you feel like the Speed has a bit too much of a launch angle for your game though, try it with a thicker round poly (I love it with MSV Bussard 1.25). - After my experience with both rackets I havent picked a clear winner yet since I havent been playing with the Blade for that long and did not have any exp with Blades before. I do with Speeds however. They both are in contention to become my main for next season (Not that I play at a high level or anything). The Blade seems the more logical choice since I come from a Radical and feels more natural on my serves, but the Speed is maybe more interesting in rallies where I can overpower the opponent more and with the Blade I have to play more tactical. Also I am still trying out different strings for the Blade, I now have Diadem ProX 1.20 strung but I am not so sure about that combo. - I think I would advise people, who have somewhat serious tennis experience (not beginners!) but arent sure what they need to go for in a racket, to always try out the Speed MP for a while. It is such a good middle-of-the-road type racket. Use it maybe as a platform to learn what your playstyle is and in what areas you want more or less from in the future. Other options maybe close to a Speed MP are Yonex Percept 100 and the Wilson Blade 100?
Ezone 98 is #1 on my disappointment list. I tried so hard to find it superior to my old Pure Drive - I couldn't justify switching to it. Even more overpowered, no significant improvement in control, slightly less spin, same lack in feel. I agree that - just like the PD - it ticks all the boxes for a lot of players
I also had a old pure drive, and then tryed the blade v6 and v8 for a year. Coudnt play with it, then tried a ezone 98 served some balls with it and fell in love. Bought without testing it for longer than 2 mins. Now it is mine ride or die. @mtczrnk
@@rbarreira2A standard, 2012 Pure Drive. To make things even more interesting, it was strung with a X-One Biphase @ 24/25 kg with some hexagonal polyester string @ 23/24 kg on the Ezone. Easier to get spin with the PD. Bear in mind that central mains spacing is more open on the Ezone, in my experience it led to slightly less control and slightly more power. Isometric design moved the sweet spot towards the tip of the head, which made it hard for me to assess the sweet spot size - they are likely similar. Testing Radical and Gravity today :p
Thanks for the videos, really helpful. I would request you to suggest some good rackets that are pocket friendly. I saw so many deals in Amazon, like HEAD Graphene XT Speed MP Tennis Racket - Pre-Strung 27 Inch Graphite Racquet. Or Head 2022 Instinct MP Tennis Racquet. These are around $100. Are these worth buying now considering the price? Please suggest some good rackets during this Black Friday deal or the ones worth buying now. If you already have video on this, please share. Thanks.
They're both good rackets. The Aero is a bit more controlled and offers similar levels of spin. I'd switch if I were you but I mean... The ultra is not for my tennis. That's why I would switch.
I feel like he wasn't being objective; just pedantic ... I think he's tried the Gravity 98 and is in love. But since it doesn't release till 2025 he can't put it on the list.
Can you do the Grisha top 5 lifetime rackets video?I think that would be cool to see too!🎉 Top 5 Rackets List I am an average rec player looking to have fun. I mostly look for power/spin. This list will have a variety of frames as I collect them. 1. Head Speed MP Black/Legend 2. Prince Original Graphite 107 3. Babolat Aeroprodrive 2004 OG 4. Diadem Elevate 98 305 Gen 1 5. Wilson Ntour 95 16x20
MAINLY NEED A DOUBLES RAQUET ,AGE 38 PLAY WITH PURE DRIVE LIKE THE STIFF FEEL BUT LACKS CONTROL ON FORHAND , WHICH OUT OF THESE TOP 3 WILL BE GOOD OR SHOULD WAIT FOR NEW PURE DRIVE
Get the Wilson shift. It’s fairly stiff but has a lot more feel on the touch shots. One thing is it doesn’t have a lot of control on certain types of flat forehands or drives… because it’s a bit shifty haha but for doubles that’s okay. Singles you want something a bit more for flat shots imo
For anyone watching this review. Listen to what he says about each racket. They may not match your style. The Head Speed MP for instance doesn't match my style and I've found the Blade 98 to be an absolute meh. The Yonex 98 however, I love it (and I'd probably would like the Pure Strike 98 if I could test it). So take these as recommendations for racquet to test, not racquets to buy. (and you should not care what endorsement the racquet has, since pro don't play with these frames - they just get paid millions to put their face on a racquet they've never played with)
Head rackets suck. Head has good marketing and many atp players use pro stock rackets painted like head actual models. But these pro stock frames are absolutely different from mass market versions
I currently have the ezone 98, got a lot of trouble to get used to, but once i found the way, its amazing, it does everything what i need, power, feel, control, tbh i love it.
I recently bought the Tecnifibre T-Fight 305 and I think it's a very good racquet for control and feel (even though the sweet spot feels small for my current recreational level), it feels really maneuverable and the ball comes out strong and fast with no effort!
It's definitely a great racket!!
Could you make a graph or some sort of diagram where you put all the racquets sorted by power, control, spin, etcetera while also rating them? All in one single image. That would be super valuable. Or maybe a pdf describing each one and having levels for each of the concepts (power, control…)
Really helpful (and funny!). Thank you!
Well I thought Percept 100D should be in the list, way better than Speed MP and Pure Strike.
I love the pure strike
Depends. If you’re looking for control then yeah 100%.
in your dreams
it depends, the 100D is a great racquet but as a couch not many racquets are better than the speed mp and ezone98, the mp is probably the best all rounder at the moment.
I've just bought a 100D and it feels really stiff for me.
I was listening to this video, at 9:55 I switched to view the video and I saw one of the most crazy point ever.
Oohhh 😮 you picked the racquet I’ve just brought going from Wilson pro staff six one tour! I felt that the blade v9 was a feather 🪶 it has been very exciting to play with but when under pressure it doesn’t have stability as it’s so lightweight! Rocked shook in my hands at times guess it’s something you get used to! ??? Grisha I was surprised you didn’t mention it but you younger guys guess your used to lighter racquets but yes you are right it’s awesome 🤩
damn, grisha actually being objective.
been using 16x19 since i started playing but then i tried the speed pro and really loved the low launch angle so i began to look at 18x20s. tried the blade and it felt really good on the forehand but settled with the TF40 after watching gladiator's review. recently acquired the gravity pro though thanks to grisha's influence, and it's the first racquet I own that feels complete for my game (flat hitter).
That's such a good racket! Really good choice and I totally get you!
how far is the tf40 away from the gravity?
i like the gravity pro, but it's just a little too heavy for me, which makes it very difficult to play for long periods of time. you notice the weight that needs to be moved.
blade v9 18x20 vs. gravity pro vs. tf-40 18x20?
You're welcome:
5. Ezone 98
4. Head Speed MP
3. Babolat Pure Strike
2. Babolat Pure Aero 98
1. Wilson Blade 98
Сам велкам..
1.Yonex Regna 98
2. Head TGT346.1 Nole
3. Head PT57A2
4. Wilson ProStaff 95 Classic
5.Wilson H22 18*20
И никаких Babolatов!! На&уй,на&уй!!🤣🥎🤣
😂😂
I switched to the pure strike 100 16x20 this year (was playing with a gravity MP, but wanted a little more pop on serve, very happy with my choice)
what string/tension do you use ? I bought it but I'm still trying to find the right set up. Overall I'm a bit concerned with flyers and confort with this frame.
@@mcmastermouss hyper g at 50 lbs. I haven't had any discomfort. the only frame that has really caused me pain is the pure aero though, I've never had any other problems.
@@SimonSed thanks! I used Hyper g soft 1.25 at around 50lbs on my Pure Drive, the best set up for me with this racket. I tought the PS 16x20 might need something else... Thanks again.
@@mcmastermouss for sure. my favorite string in it for playability was actually solinco confidential, but confidential just doesnt sit right with me for some reason, but I felt like that really took away the flyers and had great control in the frame.
@@SimonSed Funny you mention this one. But I fear confidential won't solve the confort issue ! A few months ago, I demoed an old speed Mp with confidential. Super precise response, excellent directional/ depth control ( although less reliable for defense than my pure Drive) but sore elbow/shoulder after one hour of play ! Tried a couple of softer spin strings on the same frame but i was spraying way too much haha, so i went back on my old trusty pure Drive.
Gonna try a couple softer set up on this Pure strike ( tour bite soft or triax at higher tension) as lynx tour is not working for me. But if I keep spraying i'll sell it !
Grisha vs Felix Misckler
I am so sick of the Wilson Blade.
Me too I personally don’t like the Blade. Not up to the hype anyway
Blade 104 with added weight is a great racket
Why? It’s a great racquet.
I saw and bought a vintage Head TiS6 on a sports shop. I consider this as my best to go back to. I just like the feel of titanium and I’m 74.
Wooow that's impressive!! I totally get it tho
@Gladiators tribe - did Head give you the Head gravity tour 16x19 2025 edition try review? if so will the review be out shortly?
It's definitely going to be out shortly hahaha
@@gladiatorstribe nice
Hi Grisha, I recently enjoying your videos. Do you have top 5 strings recommendation for let’s say 2024? That would be nice i guess✌️
I got an ezone 98 2022 paint job is better by miles than ezone 98 2024. I wish they did not change it. However the racket plays so good that i bought the 2024 one. For some reason 2022 costs more!!!
I switched to the pure strike 16x20 earlier this year I love it
Awesome!!
Yonex Percept 100D, vecino. Ahora, grabas al lado de mi casa y en mi club (Vall d’Hebron). Cuando quieras jugamos ✌️ 🎾
Between Blackout XTD+ and Pure Drive which would you recommend for a flat hitter?
In my opinion, the Yonex Vcore should be on the list
Could totally make it
I just made a switch from my Radical MP '23 to the Blade v9 16*19 for the comfort. I also have a Speed MP '22 which with some added weight also played awesome for me. I could dominate with power with that one. But the Blade suits my attacking style a bit better.
I also have a Prince Tour 98, nice comfort but for some reason I dont vibe with that racket.
I really wanted to try the Babolat 100 16*20 (but I already have a Speed MP) and the Aero 98 but I dont the stiffness would be good for me.
Hi, I need your opinion between two of the models you mentioned. What are the differences between the head speed mp and the blade v9 16x19? I have the blade and I really like it but I think is demanding, at least for my tennis level. I was looking for the speed mp since is 100 sq head and a bit extra powerful. which one do you prefer? does the speed mp gives you more spin, free power without losing the control? does the blade feel more maneouvrable? do you lose power and spin with the blade comparing with the speed?
@@Estudio01deoctubre The Speed definitely has more Power, Spin and a higher launch angle (but not in an annoying way). Much easier to just pick up and play (and play well) with. The Blade is great but it sure asks for a lot more focus from the player and wants you to go for your shots with more confidence.
Both sticks are also very nice for comfort although the Blade is more muted, maybe a slight edge to the Speed here as well because of the bigger sweetspot.
Both are also great at net, no problems there, very manouverable (I am talking about the 2022 Speed MP not the 2024 version with the higher SW) although my Blade it's SwingWeight was a slight bit underspec at 317. I did however tweaked both to have around the 322 SW now.
The difference in power and launch angle was for me the biggest difference during plays. But the Speed was in no way overwhelming with power like an Ezone, Extreme or Aero (100's) is where you have to spin to get any control. If you feel like the Speed has a bit too much of a launch angle for your game though, try it with a thicker round poly (I love it with MSV Bussard 1.25).
- After my experience with both rackets I havent picked a clear winner yet since I havent been playing with the Blade for that long and did not have any exp with Blades before. I do with Speeds however. They both are in contention to become my main for next season (Not that I play at a high level or anything). The Blade seems the more logical choice since I come from a Radical and feels more natural on my serves, but the Speed is maybe more interesting in rallies where I can overpower the opponent more and with the Blade I have to play more tactical. Also I am still trying out different strings for the Blade, I now have Diadem ProX 1.20 strung but I am not so sure about that combo.
- I think I would advise people, who have somewhat serious tennis experience (not beginners!) but arent sure what they need to go for in a racket, to always try out the Speed MP for a while. It is such a good middle-of-the-road type racket. Use it maybe as a platform to learn what your playstyle is and in what areas you want more or less from in the future. Other options maybe close to a Speed MP are Yonex Percept 100 and the Wilson Blade 100?
Ezone 98 is #1 on my disappointment list. I tried so hard to find it superior to my old Pure Drive - I couldn't justify switching to it. Even more overpowered, no significant improvement in control, slightly less spin, same lack in feel. I agree that - just like the PD - it ticks all the boxes for a lot of players
I also had a old pure drive, and then tryed the blade v6 and v8 for a year. Coudnt play with it, then tried a ezone 98 served some balls with it and fell in love. Bought without testing it for longer than 2 mins. Now it is mine ride or die. @mtczrnk
Interesting, I thought it would be less powerful than the Pure Drive. Were you comparing it to the standard pure drive?
@@rbarreira2A standard, 2012 Pure Drive. To make things even more interesting, it was strung with a X-One Biphase @ 24/25 kg with some hexagonal polyester string @ 23/24 kg on the Ezone. Easier to get spin with the PD. Bear in mind that central mains spacing is more open on the Ezone, in my experience it led to slightly less control and slightly more power. Isometric design moved the sweet spot towards the tip of the head, which made it hard for me to assess the sweet spot size - they are likely similar.
Testing Radical and Gravity today :p
ezone 100 is better than the 98. More forgiving and more pop on serve. Not sure if blade should be on there. its ok
Это для тебя лучше..Потомучто ты по мячу не попадаешь 98 башкой!! Да и 100й тоже не очень!!🤣🥎🤣
Thanks for the videos, really helpful.
I would request you to suggest some good rackets that are pocket friendly. I saw so many deals in Amazon, like HEAD Graphene XT Speed MP Tennis Racket - Pre-Strung 27 Inch Graphite Racquet. Or Head 2022 Instinct MP Tennis Racquet. These are around $100. Are these worth buying now considering the price? Please suggest some good rackets during this Black Friday deal or the ones worth buying now. If you already have video on this, please share.
Thanks.
Hi Gladiators! May I understand that these are 5 best rackets for all court players?
hi, no RF01 pro? :/
Wilson blade v8 vs v9
Tuff making choice
16x19 vs 18x20
98 head vs 100 head
Want control from the racquet
Pls help
thoughts on vcore100?
What about the pure drive?!
What racket do you use?
Why do you think the 16x19 Blade v9 is better than the 18x20?
Really why do you think
Because high SW with less forgiving 18x20 doesn't appeal to most people and added control is only marginal gain for most
That's a good reply! I myself would go for the 18x20 though
I’m am a aggressive player I’m currently using the Wilson Ultra v4 and I was thinking of switching to the pure aero should I?
They're both good rackets. The Aero is a bit more controlled and offers similar levels of spin. I'd switch if I were you but I mean... The ultra is not for my tennis. That's why I would switch.
Thanks for the advice
Что скажете насчёт head extreme pro 2024?
checkout Wilson Ultra pro 98 16x19 and the new Head Gravity 98
I feel like he wasn't being objective; just pedantic ... I think he's tried the Gravity 98 and is in love. But since it doesn't release till 2025 he can't put it on the list.
Hahahahahaha 😂😂😂 Maybe maybe
We NEED a Grisha's Top 5 rackets
🫣🫣
Day 13 of asking grisha to shave. So long I’m mixing up my days
I think its time to talk about Wilson Blade pro 98 v9. You never talked about it
Very true 😉
@gladiatorstribe go for it! There is not many videos about it. But if you do dont go for the classic 16/19 vs 18/20 but an honest review 🤌🏻
What about yonex persept
This isn’t his Top 5 list. It’s the most racket sold. Do base spin on slice,backspin,kick serve, topspin?
The GLADIATORS code does nothing :(
Doesnt combine with every promotion they already have on the website.
3:44 are you ok Grisha? Haha
Quick cramp 😂😂
-Скажите! Это почему у вас в ролике белые мухи?
- Какие же это белые мухи если это снег пошел!??🤣🥎🤣
You said 18/10 blade was better
Can you do the Grisha top 5 lifetime rackets video?I think that would be cool to see too!🎉
Top 5 Rackets List
I am an average rec player looking to have fun. I mostly look for power/spin. This list will have a variety of frames as I collect them.
1. Head Speed MP Black/Legend
2. Prince Original Graphite 107
3. Babolat Aeroprodrive 2004 OG
4. Diadem Elevate 98 305 Gen 1
5. Wilson Ntour 95 16x20
Got you thanks for sharing hahahah I might actually do it!
MAINLY NEED A DOUBLES RAQUET ,AGE 38 PLAY WITH PURE DRIVE LIKE THE STIFF FEEL BUT LACKS CONTROL ON FORHAND , WHICH OUT OF THESE TOP 3 WILL BE GOOD OR SHOULD WAIT FOR NEW PURE DRIVE
Get the Wilson shift. It’s fairly stiff but has a lot more feel on the touch shots. One thing is it doesn’t have a lot of control on certain types of flat forehands or drives… because it’s a bit shifty haha but for doubles that’s okay. Singles you want something a bit more for flat shots imo
Ezone 100
RF 01 pro
Also I think tecnifibre is underestimated
Last shall we make a top10 instead? Top 5 is so difficult
Anyone can be Alcaraz when he swings a PA98
For anyone watching this review. Listen to what he says about each racket. They may not match your style. The Head Speed MP for instance doesn't match my style and I've found the Blade 98 to be an absolute meh. The Yonex 98 however, I love it (and I'd probably would like the Pure Strike 98 if I could test it).
So take these as recommendations for racquet to test, not racquets to buy.
(and you should not care what endorsement the racquet has, since pro don't play with these frames - they just get paid millions to put their face on a racquet they've never played with)
Thanks for specifying!
He would’ve put Gravity in the number 1 spot
He can next year
I totally would. I'm playing with it hahaha
Bro what, no grabity pro? Gayyee
First
Ultra pro gets no love
2nd
Head rackets suck. Head has good marketing and many atp players use pro stock rackets painted like head actual models. But these pro stock frames are absolutely different from mass market versions
All brands do that. That doesn't make Head rackets bad. Don't be confused. I've played with most of them and I can confidently say that.
1.Yonex Regna 98
2. Head TGT346.1 Nole
3. Head PT57A2
4. Wilson ProStaff 95 Classic
5.Wilson H22 18*20
И никаких Babolatов!! На&уй,на&уй!!🤣🥎🤣
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