Why Is This Racquet So Good?
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Alternative title:Why is this player so good?
Lol well thanks. They do say it's the player not the racket! But players are supposed to be humble. Dilemmas...
Looking pretty damn solid!
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Bro is not hitting tennis balls he’s hitting rockets
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I love my Pure Aero 100. I have quite a few different racquet brands and models, but striking a ball with the Pure Aero creates a very unique sound. I can hear your 98 doing it in the video. I actually find it quite satisfying.
Feels even better! I think this video had no dampener? I usually play with one but was just getting to know it at the time. Now it is still my main racquet haha.
@@time410s mine makes that sound even with a dampener.
bro this guy is so good
I'll take it 😉
Just picked up a new pure aero 100 after ages, love your swing by the way, beautiful
Thank you! That's a good racquet. I like the newer and more dense string spacing on the latest models but the PA98 jives with me a little better. Congrats on the new racquet.
Those knife back hands looked awesome.
Thank you! It's a fun shot to hit.
Those slices were tasty. Great sound, too!
Thank you 😁
Damn those look good!
Thanks! They felt good 👍🏻
You hit solid! Satisfying!
Gracias!
looks so powerful and all the shots looks amazing ❤😂
Haha I appreciate that. Thanks!
Great form
Appreciate ya, thank ya. Was staying suuuuper relaxed here haha.
Wicked strokes and a heavy ball! 👏👍
Appreciate it, thank you!
I have that exact same one too
Good taste!
Amazing talent
Haha too kind. Thanks.
Great video. Which speed, feed, and angle settings are on the Slinger for this drill?
It's low speed and somewhat high feed. I don't know exactly but a few clicks away from slowest.
That’s my racquet! I’ve been in love with it for awhile now.
Tough to beat!
Wow this is amazing 👏 ❤
Glad you think so!
How does it do on a one handed Backhand? Its amazing on thé forehand serve and slice. Im still kinda struggling on my one hander, manybe thats just me!
I'd say it's great but if you have a really different swing style on the other side, it might not work in favor of it as much. It could just be an adjustment thing Heavy spin and through the court in the same shot is what this one does so well. But you can flatten out a bit or go even more brushy. Pretty versatile.
What strings are you using? Look amazing with the colors on the racket
That was just Hyper G.
Solid Heaters
thanks!
wow, fantastic playing the swing reminds me of Raonic
Appreciate it, thank you. Hopefully he makes it back onto the tour ok. I know he's been struggling with injury.
Damn solid! Is this with hyper G? And whats string tension.
It is. Was a demo. Maybe 53ish lbs. 16 or 16L. Not my first choice but it's a good string.
Tennis is so satisfying when you can hit the ball clean like that. It’s so hard tho 😂 they make it look so easy.
A feeling a chase daily!
Really powerful shots
Thanks! I should be using multi tho
@@time410sPersonally I prefer syn gut over multis. Have you ever tried syn gut/poly hybrid? I like it a lot for tight patterns.
I have a couple times. Full bed syngut as well but generally not by choice, it'll be what's in the demo. As someone who is literally a bit crazy for snapback, and wants the best durability reasonably possible, the drawbacks on both of those are just way too high for me to appreciate syngut. I think there's a time and place for all these things, of course. But maybe not for me haha.
Why did you say you should be using multi? Pain/injury issue?
I think the only reasons to are for injury but I think a more soft racket should be looked at first. I have a friend or two with arm issues using multi in a pure drive which to me is just silly but maybe it's not.
Nice back hand😊
Thank you! I haven't hit one in months now hehe
Hey man , great video! What launcher machine are you using? Thanks
Slinger Bag! Thank you very much
Should I switch from my Gravity Pro to Aero 98? I feel like a bit more easy spin and pop might be a good changeup.
I prefer it. So much effort goes into generating a lot of spin with the gravity pro that the PA98 can get with half the effort. I actually really like the balance of play in the 98. I find stringing around 52-56 is about right. Trying 49 with 16g strings right now and it's a bit too powerful. I'm obviously a fan but I really tried to like the Gravity. Just couldn't beat this for me
Great timing on that forehand 😀
Haha thanks! Easy enough to time when each ball is roughly the same from the machine ;)
@@time410s very true 😉
You are a good player .. you play with everythingh
Haha I appreciate it. I've settled more into a couple options but I still need to mess around
Aero 98 or extreme tour auxetic? Thanks!!! Excelent video
I'd pick the PA98 but they're very different. Overall though I think it's a better racquet 😅 unless you reallllly value "control" over everything. Then... Maybe...
Clean!
Ty
Great strokes and racquet, but were you disappointed in the Slinger ? I found it to be a 1 trick pony topspin and then you have more topspin , I don't like setting it on child speed to be useful nor do I like having to set it 10ft from me ......just curious
I know exactly what you mean. I don't really feel that way even though that's kinda true. I get plenty of value just from being fed a basic and repetitive ball. If I can vary the height of the ball and pick the positions I'm hitting from, that's already so much to work with. So you're not wrong, the balls are kind of silly at higher speeds. But I still it still has a lot of value. Keeping my eyes out for something better and competitive in price though. Tried a few, still come back to this somehow 😅
@time410s get a silent partner edge you can find them used at a decent price , I should have never sold mine ......I thought I'd give the slinger a try , it's a great idea and extremely portable luv having a machine in a tennis bag .....now if it only had 2 throwing wheels ......
That's pretty interesting. I see that deisgn often with many competitors. One downside is you need an additional storage item to hold the balls when these are in their portable mode whereas the slinger is all in one. There is another company making what might essentially be a way better slinger bag. But it's a little ways out.
I've watched quite a few of your videos on rackets but never saw you hit like this before. Game looks high level. You should collab with Winston Du or one of the player channels if any are close. Would like to see you play a match and might also help grow your viewer base.
It probably would! I might sometime. These guys would be a good 6hrs from me or so but I might reach out in the near future. What do you suspect the best way to get through would be?
That was a great 1 hour highlight! 😆
Haha!
Nice shots, whats ur utr?
Haha thanks. Never had one!
It’s not the racquet. You have good form and actually just a good player
Cheers, appreciate the compliment!
Any tip to hit some backhands like yours?
Hilariously enough I stopped hitting backhands and have 2 forehands now. Backhands...you want to be good about transferring weight forward and extending through the shot. Try to keep both wrists loose and like they are moving together instead of fighting each other. Those tips should help with the backhand a lot. I always wished my backhand was more forehand like though so here I am playing ambidextrously now. You can see my recent videos to see more on that.
Me: uses it Ball: goes in the net Me: wym this things shit
Haha try again!
It’s not the racquet, dude hits a solid ball🤙🤙🤙
Appreciate ya!
What is ur string tension? Plus recommendations?
53lbs in video but it's a demo. If you want my string suggestions, maybe this video is worth checking out. kzhead.info/sun/Z5SeeMd_jKhqpqs/bejne.html I string around that tension or a few lbs higher on the PA98.
That's hyper G right
It is!
0:01 (don't mind this, just so that i can escape shorts mode.)
I like the ball machine.
Grateful to have one!
Very big backswing take back WTA style
Agree. This is a bit exaggerated though since it's as relaxed and loose as possible to make a point. From here, you can find where to compact but the principal still applies.
Is it stock or did you put any lead tape on it?
Stock for now!
Hey man i was using a very headheavy racket which ruined my swing. Now i use a headlight racket and cannot even hit a proper forehand. Please help 🙏🏿
Haha oh no. Balance is always important...hmm I'd demo around. Most are head light. You could try the PA98 and see how it feels. Add weight accordingly.
After seeing all the videos or you hitting ground strokes I’m now very curious to see your serve 😮
Think it'll be better or worse?
@@time410s idk why but I think first serve will be terrific but second serve need some work. Just a guess though 🤷🏾♂️
Honestly no idea. I have changed racquets so often and don't serve a ton. I get away with that because I'm tall and kind of have a good serve just for that alone. But it could be better.
Where did you get the racquet?
This was a demo from my local shop at the time. However, I tell people now to get it from Direct Tennis, an app on iphone you can use to get 10 percent off any racquet. My code: time410s will get you that discount. Otherwise, I guess you can get it wherever/however you want but that could save you nearly 50 bucks if you're in the US
Which one is better pure aero rafa 290 gm or this one pure aero 98 ? I am looking for soft racket with less stiffness and less burden on elbow. Kindly tell Thanks
Pretty sure the Rafa models are more stiff.
Sir your suggestion then Can i go with wilson staff pro 97 L or with pure aero 98 . Or any other ra ket you wanna suggest . I am an intermediate player Thanks
I would push someone to the PA98 because I think it's more balanced and performs very well in the ways a prostaff might. Also the handle is longer if you want to comfortably hit with 2 hands. ProStaffs are so short. 97L also would be balanced a little oddly for my personal taste and I don't think the PA98 is that hard to use, actually.
Whats your settings for this slinger config?
Was a while ago so can't recall exactly but decently high angle and close to lowest speed setting and machine on same side as me. Start there and it'll get you close to where I was and you can adjust accordingly.
@time410s appreciate the swift response! Subbed! Would be dope if in future videos you list these things tho. Would be super helpful lol
Totally understand. Haha yes I just didn't consider those might care! I can update the video to include it. It's a good question.
Is that a ball feeder and not a ball machine? How do you like those? I wanna get a ball machine but too expensive. Really all I need is a feed like you have here
It might have been called a ball machine at one point but either way it is now called a launcher. You can "launch" it from the baseline but the topspin is super strong. Like kick serve levels. It's good to have such a tool though just know what it might be like to use. You can see a video where I compare this one to a much nicer and more expensive one but I clearly think both are worth the cost. kzhead.info/sun/i6WhoJmAh3OcpKM/bejne.html
@@time410s thanks for the response! I’ll check it out. I subscribed btw 🫡
Good to have you aboard!
Any pure aero is perfect
They set a high bar!
How do you think this compares to the Vcore 98?
I definitely prefer it in like every way hehe. Better spin... Easier power but not messy. Feels better to me as well. I can elaborate more in a future video.
@@time410s looking forward to it, thank you!
Good Bro
Thanks!
it’s not the racket it’s you
Well I'll take the compliment ;) but I think it is both haha
What strings do u use?
These days it's always something from Toroline or ReString since they make the very best in my observation. ReString I like everything. Toroline I really love about half of the lineup. Ether, wasabi, wasabi x, enso pro. The rest I'm less sure about or know I don't love. My code works for both companies btw: time410s Occasionally I test another string but it's usually a disappointment.
Whats the brand of your hand?
Of my...bag, you mean? My hand is still unbranded
Do you like head prestige classic 2.0 ?
Maybe a little flexy for me. OG feel not quite my thing but I can see why it is liked but maybe also why it was more popular for how tennis used to be played.
The racquet or the player?
Guess it depends who you ask haha
Which one better hyper G or yonex polytour pro?
Stressful choice, idk. I might pick Hyper G but I know it much better because it comes on so many Demos at the shop I was working with. PTP is a good string, though. But you probably know what I'd choose over either.
Have you tried serving with it though
Yeah! Have you? Did you not like it?
Why is it so good......... no answer. Cool fine for me
Took a while to figure it out
@@time410s :D ok and why is it so good?
Don't get me started lol. If you're serious, I've done videos.
What kind of tennis balls do u put in the slinger, pressure less or normal ones? Nice spinny foreys
Thanks! Pressureless, actually. BUT it's a very high end ball that feels about as fresh as a very lightly used can of nice new balls. Like for months and months and months it feels like Day old Wilson US opens. Honestly maybe a little better. These are crazy nice. I like them a little more than the Wilson Trinity.
@@time410s wow, what ball in particular is it? I use babolat gold balls and they're suuuper harsh to play with
This is made my Spinshot. They might change names soon but I'm not allowed to say much. Either way, they will continue making balls but the spinshot one is top tier pressureless and there are so many kinds of shots where you really can't tell a difference. Only on the absolute hardest of hit balls can you maybe tell it feels a little different. They often sound a little different but that doesn't bother me. Bothers some. Feel matters so much more to me and these are super realistic.
What kind of tennis ball machine is that?
Slinger Bag
Which string do u use ?
In this one it is just Hyper G because that was a demo but I still play with this racquet and always use Toroline or ReString. Several Toroline strings are truly amazing and ReString just has 1 string but it is also amazing.
tension of string and head size of your racquet pls,, tnx
Now it's the same as in video (PA98) but with better strings and better hitting haha. Using Toroline Ether and Wasabi X. Code: time410s gets you 20% off! Let me know if you try.
what tension did you use?
Whatever the demo was strung at. Probably 52 but IDK how long before I hit with it tbh. I string myself on this one now around 54-57 depending on the string.
Hey I want big power spin toooooooo
Just need the same racquet and the rest happens magically!
Where is this and are you the only one at the park
At that hour I may have been. This was at UC Davis.
I’m a new tennis player what’s that machine called?
It's one of the better/more affordable ball machines by Slinger - slingerbag.com/collections/slinger-bag-packages Nisplay might be a good company to pick from as well. If you want the best of the best and want to drop like 2k, I have another one in mind but lmk if interested. That is by Titan and my code gets you free shipping (time410s) but it is expensive.
What is the racket weight?
Stock at that time. About 355 grams now (it's even better)
What type of strings are they? HYPER g?
Good guess! Yes, it was a demo. Not my first string of choice these days but maybe this video makes them look good haha.
So I was thinking to get the pure areo 98, do you know what is the best strings that should go on. I want a lot of top spin and power so…
Thats an aero boost 2023
Pure Aero 98, actually
Well same looks
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how does it compare to the 100?
Touch and control a bit better. I feel like it pockets better as well. Still great spin. Not sure if less tbh.
How much is that hitting machine?
It's always changing but at it's lowest like $600
What's the name of the string
That's hyper G but I would prefer something by Toroline or ReString Zero. This was just a demo at the time. I haven't strung it with hyper G ever haha just came with the racquet. Now it's always one of the two. You can see more on my IG (same handle) or other videos about that string. It's a crazy string. Very good
What ball machine is that?
Slinger Bag!
Tell tehe name of racket plzz
Pure Aero 98. You you iOS? You can get 10% off with my code if you shop on "direct tennis"
Which racquet is that
The Pure Aero 98!
@@time410s hello - what year model? thanks
Do you put lead in your racket?
I do now but didn't have it in this video.
What’s his UTR?
The machine?
@@time410s u
So smooth and fast even tho the fed balls r slow
Don't have one. No idea what it would be.
@@time410s at least 9
Curious abt string setup as well
That's just hyper G. I'm demoing again. Otherwise I'd have sometime else in it haha
@@time410s what would you put in?
@@briandmello1981either full Zero or Zero crossed with wasabi it's his go-to
He's right. Or a full bed of Wasabi. Wasabi X also just came out and that's looking just as promising if not more so! Anything outside of these (for me) is probably a really far second.
You never know until you actually play against somebody. Choosing a racquet is very personal, but imao Babolats are horrible. Very rarely can somebody domesticate it (it can be done though), you’re better off getting a more control oriented frame and actually learning to play with that, it should increase your potential to improve as a player
Nah I've been through a lot of that journey. Currently not on one but that racquet is special! Don't judge unless you've tried it. I was anti babolat for a while. I didn't want to respect that racquet but came to despite my resistance You've probably only seen a minute of my content and this video is old now. But it remains as a high performing video so I get a lot of messages that I feel are just disconnected from me as a whole, which is frustrating but the nature of the Internet. I might post the content but I'm not in control of what most people will see or understand. This is just a slow feed ball machine of me essentially warming up. I don't even hit forehands quite like that and the motion is exaggerated by the camera angle But I can't explain that every time...
@@time410s Trust me, I've been on the Babolat journey, specifically from age 12 to 17, and I can tell you it was one of the worst things for my game. When you're still trying to figure out your game, like you, it's better not to cut corners, but that's exactly what the Babolat does-it gives you way too much power and spin, making you lazy. The ironic side is that in matches with the Babolat, you tend to miss a lot more than in practice (especially long) when you're loose and just ripping the ball. If you get tight with the Babolat, it's over; balls will just fly straight into the fence.
🤷♂️ idk what what else to say. You're experience isn't mine. That being said I'm using something else these days anyway.
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Twist: why is this player is so good ?😂 Not the racquet
Wellllll thank ya :) I'll take it. But the racquet isn't hurting!
Racquet so good Grommet so bad (breaks after 4-5 restring session)
Did yours? I actually saw this on some but mine have been fine. Sometimes knots just pry open the tie-off flared grommets.
how about in match play???
Of course it translates! But the ball won't be the same every time like it would be from a machine but the foundation and stroke will be very similar anyway.
better to buy pure aero or speed pro in 2024 recommend please
I vote pure aero especially the 98 but that's a good racquet too.
Fire
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What sting and tension?
By now high 40s 16g Hyper G but I'll be putting my own in there soon. It's a demo.
@@time410swhat string would you recommend for it ? Or maybe a hybrid ?
You know I love restring and toroline right? Those are my top choices.
@@time410s ToroString and ReLine, I don't think I've ever heard of them before!
Pls review head speed team
I might!
Qual o nome dessa raquete?
Babolat Pure Aero 98
String tension??
Around 52, 16g Hyper G but that's not my string of choice. However, with my string of choice (zero or wasabi) I'm finding that around 50lbs is a great range to be. I've been stringing low for a while but this racquet maybe isn't about that like others I've been using.
fresh string
Hyper G! But it was a demo. I like zero or wasabi best
So you can't hit the same way with a different racquet?
Hitting the same way with something else would yield different results. Some would be very similar but many would be totally different.
Who is this robotic sparring pattner ? Hes good ngl.
He's always up for a hit!
The backhand backswing is good, but the forehand is a little too exaggerated for me to believe you can get that back in time in a match consistently.
Agree. This critique comes up often but nothing I can do about that because this video is one of my biggest and older and on a machine feeding slow. Not representative of my actual takeback so people see this and say that sometimes. Others just say it's great/amazing etc haha. Out of my hands!
@time410s hey man, more power to you. Sounds like you're aware of it and moving forward. Best of luck to you!
Haha the times have REALLY changed. I hit forehands on both sides now. It's been that long since this video lol lmk what you think kzhead.infoFDqKKQ1SSAg?feature=share
PA98 or ezone 98? why?
Idk what the EZONE does better than the PA
It ain't the racket. It's you
Could be both! But thank you ☺️🙏
@@time410s kinetic chain, swing path, weight transfer: all is excellent. Any decent racket would have done the same 😉
😎 appreciate ya. Now I'm trying to do the same with my lefty forehand 😭
Daymn boi, channeling your inner Carlito?
It would appear so 😂
You must be at least 5.5 ntrp with this good of hitting right?!
Never had a ranking. Some of my partners are there. A couple have been 6-7 but that's irrelevant because it's more so about ATP points. My overall game isn't at that level at all but maybe some of my shots could pass for appearing that way. But I do rally with some great players and I'm happy for those opportunities. If your comment was genuine, thank you! I'll take it as a compliment haha.