Actually I think Fritz did well against sinner in exchanges where Fritz didn’t have to move much - the problem with Fritz I think isn’t power but rather his inferior movement😔 he doesn’t move his feet as well as Sinner
Been using PA98 with Yonex PTPro Yellow 1.25 at 23kg since June. Been enjoying it so much. Never served better. Took me two sessions to get used to the PA98 for my 2handed backhand, but now it's again my favourite shot
Question if anyone cares to answer: you can use a more powerful frame to get more power on your shots, or you can keep the same frame and lower the tension and that gives you more power too, right? What's the difference? Why would you choose one path over the other?
Hmm my 1st thought is the consistency of the effect? Poly tension loses tension quickly, the other is maybe an effect on feel/time on strings? Also I think rebound angle is affected? I once dropped to 33lbs and gave it a decent amount of time and couldn’t adjust. I usually play around 45-47
You can get more depth with a lower tension, but it will be more of a slingshot power than the power that a stiff frame gives, which is more like a direct effect from the string bed. Try and see if the lower tension works for you. I tend to play better with a stiffer frame at my usual tension, but that can be uncomfortable for the arm at times.
@@Tennisnerd That's interesting. I also prefer stiff racquets but Ive always struggled with over hitting. I kept upping the tension on my multi strings and it never helped but recently I switched to a soft poly at 50lbs and it was a big improvement. Similar power level but it feels more direct for me. I keep wondering if I should switch to 16x19 to try and help with spin but the idea of a more launchy stringbed makes me reconsider.
@@Tennisnerd I just switched to the Blade 98 18x20, from ezone 98 is the blade still a very good racquet for today’s game, I can generate alot of power naturally, that is why I went for the Blade, what is your opinion or thoughts?
Love the videos Jonas, keep up the good work. Do you do any modifications to your Aero 98, I find for me it needs a little weight at 12o’clock to help with flat shots. If you do any modifications, what are they and what string and tensions do you use?
Maybe the ATP and WTA will need to change the balls in a match more frequently? If the balls are going dead sooner because the game is increasingly hard hitting then more frequent ball changes would seem to be a practical solution.
Jonas, what is doing Caviar for you in the mains? I am still trying to figure out the differences for the six-sided Toroline strings. Would you say Caviar is the most powerful, then Toro Toro and then Super Toro? Or is there something else that you like?
I have been calling out head for years. They have the most 98inch racquets in their line and only boom pro (not even mp) offers decent free power. Let’s see what Gravity 98 will bring but I don’t have high hopes. They should create a speed 98…… my favourite power 98 stick is Blade 98s 18x16 with 1.30 Gut/ 1.25 4G ❤
I like the feel of higher tensions so im more hesitant to change, but almost everyone everywhere is saying lower is the way to go (my elbow would probably agree). If i went for a slightly firmer string and dropped the tension, would that give the benefits of the lower tension or would the two changes cancel out?
If a long-time amateur player and fan of the Wilson Blade, including the latest Wilson Blade 98 18x20 v9, wants to switch to another racket with slightly more power and spin, which tennis rackets would you recommend they try?
i dont think its a ball issue, its a low tension issue. which does beat the balls up more, and longer rallies now seem to be the normal. so ball changes ealier is the key
Of they are searching for more power, could we see an increase in weight of the racket again? As more mass equals more power (swung at the same speed).
Do you think Djokovic might switch to a more powerful racket? We've seen Murray change to Yonex! Could this be an x-factor for him to adjust his setup?
@@TennisnerdIs the 1BH difficulty possibly related to pallet/handle shape on the PA98? When I picked one up it felt more rectangular than Yonex/Wilson handle shapes which seem more square. My observation as a 1BH as well. What’s your opinion?
Interesting! I just got a cheap pure aero 98. I dismissed it early on because it hurt my arm, but today it didn't. Do you have any string and tension to recommend?
Grigor Dimitrov I think should make a racket switch from a 95 to a 97 or 98, he still plays really good for having a 95 head size, but I feel he can unleash some crazy power potential in his ground strokes.
Very interesting video - thank you! The player that stands out to me who could use a racquet change would be Tiafoe - during his long spell in 2024 when he was doing poorly, it became clear that the margin amongst top 50 players is very narrow, and playing with a Vcore Pro (in a Percept paint job) against guys who are bringing so much power, I feel like he is doing himself a disservice and needs to always be fighting uphill with such a low powered frame. He doesn't necessarily have a big weapon of his own, and that became clear during his long dry spell.
@@Tennisnerd Agreed! PA100 is probably a better option for most rec players. I loved the PA98 and played well with it, but the feel just isn't for me and made tennis less fun. If I was playing mostly doubles though and feel didn't matter, I'd opt for the PA100 with it being more forgiving and easier put-away power.
I think tennis has gotten too slow with the courts. Long rallies are good entertainment, but on a practical level, the stress on a player's body due to extended rallies, long matches, and a cluttered schedule is just a time bomb for disaster. I expect injuries to increase throughout the tour if the game gets slower and slower and players have to exert even more effort to even win a point.
I set my my PA98 with exact sinner specs and ive never been so dominant from the baseline, the stability and power I could generate was insane. I ultimately stopped using that setup because touch shots, volleys and defence were tough! To play with these specs you need to swing super fast on every shot, but oh my can you counter punch like a god. For reference I’m a 9.5 UTR.
I really want to see Fritz make a change. Super light (relatively) 95sqin 18x20 and he keeps getting overwhelmed by Sinner.
Yeah, good point, I think he has been with his IG Radical MP since the dawn of time
Sinner would have to downgrade to a wooden racket to give others a chance haha
Actually I think Fritz did well against sinner in exchanges where Fritz didn’t have to move much - the problem with Fritz I think isn’t power but rather his inferior movement😔 he doesn’t move his feet as well as Sinner
@@shawnerie He's probably the worst mover in the top 20
@@pdiserisor he can stop juicing
Been using PA98 with Yonex PTPro Yellow 1.25 at 23kg since June. Been enjoying it so much. Never served better. Took me two sessions to get used to the PA98 for my 2handed backhand, but now it's again my favourite shot
This screenshot of the Wimbledon court at 1:04 is amazing to show how the game changed! 😮
This video is spot on. Just switched to aero 98 from v core pro 97. Balls too are terrible nowadays.
Question if anyone cares to answer: you can use a more powerful frame to get more power on your shots, or you can keep the same frame and lower the tension and that gives you more power too, right?
What's the difference? Why would you choose one path over the other?
Hmm my 1st thought is the consistency of the effect? Poly tension loses tension quickly, the other is maybe an effect on feel/time on strings? Also I think rebound angle is affected?
I once dropped to 33lbs and gave it a decent amount of time and couldn’t adjust. I usually play around 45-47
You can get more depth with a lower tension, but it will be more of a slingshot power than the power that a stiff frame gives, which is more like a direct effect from the string bed. Try and see if the lower tension works for you. I tend to play better with a stiffer frame at my usual tension, but that can be uncomfortable for the arm at times.
@@Tennisnerd That's interesting. I also prefer stiff racquets but Ive always struggled with over hitting. I kept upping the tension on my multi strings and it never helped but recently I switched to a soft poly at 50lbs and it was a big improvement. Similar power level but it feels more direct for me. I keep wondering if I should switch to 16x19 to try and help with spin but the idea of a more launchy stringbed makes me reconsider.
Power comes with technique.
The rest is an brain issue…..
@@Tennisnerd I just switched to the Blade 98 18x20, from ezone 98 is the blade still a very good racquet for today’s game, I can generate alot of power naturally, that is why I went for the Blade, what is your opinion or thoughts?
I feel like in a few years we'll say that the aero 98 was one of the best rackets ever made
@@meinsouza it’s going to be a Future Classic. You need to buy one, put it in storage and don’t touch it for 10 years.
Why is that power just medium,small sweetspot,harsh,holow feel
*Yonex Ezone 98 / 100
Love the videos Jonas, keep up the good work. Do you do any modifications to your Aero 98, I find for me it needs a little weight at 12o’clock to help with flat shots. If you do any modifications, what are they and what string and tensions do you use?
Maybe the ATP and WTA will need to change the balls in a match more frequently? If the balls are going dead sooner because the game is increasingly hard hitting then more frequent ball changes would seem to be a practical solution.
Went to an ITF tournament a week ago and all I saw were Ezone 98's, pure aero 98, and the blade 98.
I have had similar experiences
Jonas, what is doing Caviar for you in the mains? I am still trying to figure out the differences for the six-sided Toroline strings. Would you say Caviar is the most powerful, then Toro Toro and then Super Toro? Or is there something else that you like?
Caviar is less powerful than Toro Toro and Super Toro in my opinion, more controlled and a little firmer
@@Tennisnerd Thanks a lot!
Broadcasters wanting a slower game are honestly clueless, no ones found it too fast this last 5 years
I have been calling out head for years. They have the most 98inch racquets in their line and only boom pro (not even mp) offers decent free power. Let’s see what Gravity 98 will bring but I don’t have high hopes. They should create a speed 98…… my favourite power 98 stick is Blade 98s 18x16 with 1.30 Gut/ 1.25 4G ❤
Honestly, it's a little sad that nobody is looking for more control these days.
I like the feel of higher tensions so im more hesitant to change, but almost everyone everywhere is saying lower is the way to go (my elbow would probably agree). If i went for a slightly firmer string and dropped the tension, would that give the benefits of the lower tension or would the two changes cancel out?
I think firm and low is better than soft and high
I love highish tension. Playing with RPM blast 52 lbs in my pure aero... not gonna go sub 50 lol
You need to find a string that you can string low without losing control like lynx tour for example
The rallies these days are ridiculous. So many absolute athletes
If a long-time amateur player and fan of the Wilson Blade, including the latest Wilson Blade 98 18x20 v9, wants to switch to another racket with slightly more power and spin, which tennis rackets would you recommend they try?
Karue strings so high in the 60s he could think about lowering the tension and or playing with a thinner gauge or different poly poly hybrid
i dont think its a ball issue, its a low tension issue. which does beat the balls up more, and longer rallies now seem to be the normal. so ball changes ealier is the key
Like to see Stephanos move away from the 18x20 Blade and Bianca Andreescu go back to the Speed MP and get a new coach.
How would you compare the Tempo 298 Iga to the Pure Aero 98?
Yeah i wanna know too
You get a higher launch and increased spin potential with the Aero 98, the IGA is more comparable to an Ezone 98
@@Tennisnerd awesome, thanks!
Fun to walk on the court with an old prestige mid and wreck players using aero 98s. I'm 4.5 rec level. Consistency and placement are key here
Control rackets are fantastic if you are the better player, but once you are overmatched they will really exacerbate your weaknesses
@brentisverycool not wrong!
Prostaff v14 with 5 grams in the handle and 5 grams in the head is a beast compared to aero 98
lol you have been in Peninsula Club! that's a club I am playing in .. love it!
Beautiful club! You are a lucky guy
@ club is indeed second to none, thank you! Sad I didn’t know you are here, would love to see you playing with PA98 as I use it too :)
Do you think the Tf-X1 racquet should be perfect in a 18*19 string pattern??
Of they are searching for more power, could we see an increase in weight of the racket again? As more mass equals more power (swung at the same speed).
I think unlikely, they need to swing it so fast and the young gen is growing up with lighter racquets
Do you think Djokovic might switch to a more powerful racket? We've seen Murray change to Yonex! Could this be an x-factor for him to adjust his setup?
That string combo looks cool on the aero. Is the vcore 100 more powerful than the aero 98?
Yes.
I thought you never gelled with PureAero 98 on your 1HBH side. Have things changed? What is your final set up?
Thanks.
It is still not super natural for the one-hander, but I have played around a bit with grips and two overgrips and L2 has been better
@@Tennisnerddid you customized it to the heavy specs similar to the Daniel’s?
@@TennisnerdIs the 1BH difficulty possibly related to pallet/handle shape on the PA98? When I picked one up it felt more rectangular than Yonex/Wilson handle shapes which seem more square. My observation as a 1BH as well. What’s your opinion?
@@Tennisnerd an L2 grip with two overgrips?
Interesting! I just got a cheap pure aero 98. I dismissed it early on because it hurt my arm, but today it didn't. Do you have any string and tension to recommend?
Maybe a softer Solinco like Tour Bite Soft or Hyper-G Soft at 50 lbs
@@Tennisnerdwould Polytour rev in the 40s be comfortable?
Grigor Dimitrov I think should make a racket switch from a 95 to a 97 or 98, he still plays really good for having a 95 head size, but I feel he can unleash some crazy power potential in his ground strokes.
Isn't he already on a pro staff 97 custom 18x18 pattern?
Grigor uses a RF97 with an 18x18 pattern
@@omega_hannibal5766 oh I guess I'm not up to date lol
It's the balls. Never seen balls as slow as this year. It's like they are playing with the kids red dot training balls
Daniil needs a Pure Drive, he needs to be a serve bot against the top guys
Hmm...his baseline game is so control-oriented and flat, not sure that would work, but it would be fun to see him play one
@@Tennisnerd Always wondered why he didn't move up to 100 in head though
Very interesting video - thank you! The player that stands out to me who could use a racquet change would be Tiafoe - during his long spell in 2024 when he was doing poorly, it became clear that the margin amongst top 50 players is very narrow, and playing with a Vcore Pro (in a Percept paint job) against guys who are bringing so much power, I feel like he is doing himself a disservice and needs to always be fighting uphill with such a low powered frame. He doesn't necessarily have a big weapon of his own, and that became clear during his long dry spell.
Thanks! Interesting with Tiafoe
it's so tempting to buy PA 98 but I know it's too demanding and I will play worse than with regular Pure Aero 100
Nothing wrong with the Aero 100!
@@Tennisnerd Agreed! PA100 is probably a better option for most rec players. I loved the PA98 and played well with it, but the feel just isn't for me and made tennis less fun. If I was playing mostly doubles though and feel didn't matter, I'd opt for the PA100 with it being more forgiving and easier put-away power.
@Tennisnerd obviously
Great racket
Ezone 98 or PA98??
Ezone can serve bombs.
Karue change racquet ?
No, but considering
Tennisnerd! You were in the Bay Area?! Wish I'd hit with you..
Sadly, not in the Bay Area this time, maybe next!
Aero vs + tour Bite Soft 43 lbs.
Sounds like a good setup
I think tennis has gotten too slow with the courts. Long rallies are good entertainment, but on a practical level, the stress on a player's body due to extended rallies, long matches, and a cluttered schedule is just a time bomb for disaster. I expect injuries to increase throughout the tour if the game gets slower and slower and players have to exert even more effort to even win a point.
100% agree
Εverybody needs to switch to Sinner s Racket it so obvious for me
I set my my PA98 with exact sinner specs and ive never been so dominant from the baseline, the stability and power I could generate was insane. I ultimately stopped using that setup because touch shots, volleys and defence were tough! To play with these specs you need to swing super fast on every shot, but oh my can you counter punch like a god. For reference I’m a 9.5 UTR.
LMAO. Another new string from toroline ?
Not a poly though
Is this search for more power not a result of the broadcasters "encouraging" tournaments to slow down the courts and the balls?
Yes partly
christ maybe they could just stop slowing the balls and courts so we didn't need to constantly engage in a power-racquet arms race
everyone is writing love letter these days, e.g. Roger to Nadal XD
Felix Auger 100% needs more power
Modern tennis is getting sad to watch...