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Welcome to tennis spin, where we put our playback speed on 1.75x.
Lmao same he talks so slow but he's cool haha
Omg 😳 You’re right! That helps so much!
Holy fucking shit, it's the first time I'm here and I did it as soon as I arrived lol
XD
Same here at 1.5x is tolerable
List: 1. Regular Duty Felt balls (buy extra duty) 2. 3 racquet bag (get a backpack or 6 pack) 3. Head Radical MP (5% return rate after 1-3 months, balance issue) 4. RF97 (too heavy for most people, 12.5 oz strung). I personally know a guy that made this mistake 🤣 5. Babolat Aero (control problems) 6. Asics Speed FF shoe (plastic parts) 7. K-Swiss Hypercourt Express 2.0 (tighter than v1, too tight now) 8. Poly strings in general (too stiff for many hitters, wrist/elbow/shoulder problems)
The Babolat Pure Aero is awesome! (I added some weight at 6 and 9)
no timestamp? ;) hehe
Thanks Karen
I bought and used the RF for a few years. Awesome racquet but much too heavy for me now. I like something in the 300g unstrung range now, 98 or 100 inch head.
@@cybernetennis Did you play tourneys in early 2000s in So Cal….Whittier Narrows?
I agree with most of the items on the list but i know a big percent of those who regret what they bought is just blaming their gear for lack of better technique😁
Soo very true.
The string one kills me every time, I use either Lux or Super Smash(which is even harder than Lux) If your elbow hurts its not because of the string. I'm no doctor but it's normally: Wrist: your racket may be a bit too heavy. Elbow: your technique is poor and you are hitting the ball late, therefore getting no leverage and making your arm to the brunt of the impact. and shoulder: Should be common from time to time(soreness) anyone who plays enough tennis.
@@ldeue4837 I'd played consistently, though never particularly good, some 12 years ago and I'm getting back in the game. While I'm getting into shape I did find my previous racquet (nothing special, a head liquidmetal 4 with a few grams of lead at the base, and a hybrid poly string) was causing me wrist pain occasionally. Switched to a new microgel radical mp and everything is fixed now. I do agree on the elbow pain you mention, feeling it burn or discomfort made me realize I wasn't hitting the ball as I should, and using improving technique paired with a famously easy on the elbow racquet is keeping me pain free and able to keep on exercising and losing those pounds, which is my priority rather than tennis greatness. Conversely, I am super curious to hit with a pro staff just to see what all the fuss is about.
@@zeroelus I had an aero pro that I enjoyed alot but if I played with it enough it would make my wrist super sore. It was probably just a bit too heavy for me and for awhile I was stubborn and didn't want to change. I switch to a 310g vcore about 3 to 4 years ago and I'm really glad I went for the change. Lost a bit of pop on the serve but my rally ball is better than ever.
@@ldeue4837 Your comment about the yonex aligns with others I've been reading, I'll be keeping an eye out for a lightly used one. And less power is something I also noticed w the microgel radical mp, but that's kind of the point I was going for, improving technique making up for the lost immediate pop. Like you I'd rather trade a bit of power for better technique and being able to play for longer, at least I can still move decently well all things considered.
No problem with a Pure Aero / Pure Aero Rafa. I have both. Works for me 😎
His reviews are simple and true. Not like tennis exp and other superstores where everything is great.
I bought a 30 dollar pair of yonex 90s racquets in mint condition and I am happy with it.
What a find 😳
The pure aero actually delivers the spin, but you need to have a semi-western grip and a good stroke. Otherwise it has a higher launch angle and it will sail out. I've hit balls with it that I never thought would land it ... yet they did ... drove my opponents mad :).
About 10 years ago changed to a head-light 12.5 oz racquet. Zero elbow problems Fantastic stability on off center hits. In the 1960's we all played with wood racquets. Most of them were very heavy, including for women. Obviously, I'm convinced heavy is the way to go...even for beginners.
Agreed. Heavy and head-light is awesome.
I love this - so honest and real. Love you, bro.
The very first racquet I bought was recommended by the shop owner, he sold me a Wilson ultra 100 CV at the beginning of the year, knowing very well that this racquet does not sell well and doesn't fit my play style. I paid more than $250 despite I know I could get it for a lot cheaper online because i want to support my local shops due to the pandemic. sold the racquet 2 days later. the worst purchase to date
Unfortunately, some shop owners will look to offload their slow moving stock on unsuspecting customers. I'm sorry you had that experience.
I hate the whole Ultra line...even though the Wilson Juice for years
Love your channel!! Learning so much
Thanks so much for the info, your inputs are helpful for deciding what to buy
I appreciate your honesty and I can affirm every thing that you said. Keep up the good work!
I made an impulsive online purchase of two head mxg 1 rackets that on paper were perfect for my preferences but after a few months of persistence I returned back to my old school Wilson staff 850 St and a pro staff ULS I picked up second hand. My only regret would be buying into the idea of technology over function and thinking that would be a magic fix because now I just have some fairly decent rackets that were an expensive life lesson.
I returned my Asics due to the click. It is absolutely a thing. Glad he brought this up.
Appreciate the truth and honesty!
I'm a huge Roger fan so when I was moving on from my tux pseudo pro staff I was looking at his RF pro staff I demoed it for a week but it was so heavy and I'm highschool varsity player and its really meant for people in their 20's so if you want a roger racquet get the normal pro staff it's more user friendly
thank you... big fan of you and love your channel.
Thank you for this video
Except for the Radical and the Asics, you just described my tennis bag. Except that I don't regret any of it! I play with the Clash Pro usually, but I break out the RF97 for practice when I need to tighten up. Because it's so unforgiving, I really have to focus and it ends up making my game better (especially 1H backhand). The Aero is just fun and somehow I find it to be a good companion to the Clash when I just want something a bit crispier. I love my K Swiss, they feel super stable. And you got me onto the poly's with the Confidential.Strung down at 48lbs I get no arm issues and I can really feel the snap of the strings, it's the greatest feeling!
love this channel. great advice.
I brought 2 RF autographed 2017 and 2020 edition. I use it 2020 edition for practice, now. Like a baseball player on deck, using a weight on their bat help strengthening my game. I can play with it but I will not last, I play with hyper hammer 5.3. Easier to maneuver yet still powerful. As for 2017 with 2 smaller signatures and his RF’s picture engraved on it, it’s a memorabilia.
Ive been using the head instinct mp 2011 model ever since around that time and when the 2013 version was released I got it, but it didn't feel right. Maybe it's because it was in the first group of graphene rackets that made it feel off and maybe the technology wasn't quite perfected yet. I'll have to try the newer ones since they keep releasing new graphene rackets.
Agree with most but 2: First, regular tennis balls are best on clay. The felt absorb humidity and grit, making the heavy-duty balls too heavy and fluffy, hence a bit slower. Second: The Head Radical MP used to be a fantastic racquet; the new version (orange) is not their best. I just ordered the previous version for one of my customers and again, it was love recovered. As to strings, my best combination is definitely a good poly in the mains and a soft multifilament in the crosses, and reducing tension helps a lot
I’m 14 years old looking to get a more solid forehand. I want the radical mp but i don’t know what strings to get? Do you know what would be good?
This man just explained how I couldn’t make use of the Pure aero. So convinced of the inconvenience that I felt
Your best video to day. Kudos.
I love my Pure Aero Plus. I had demo'ed the Wilson Clash & really liked it, bought it & HATED it. Went back to the Babolat as I had better control from the stiffer racket. I agree with you on the poly strings.
I have to agree I bought a Clash last year and hated it. Tried different strings and different tensions finally gave up bought an Ultra 100 just a better all around racket.
raquet doesn't make the player... a good player can win with virtually any club level raquet and above.
@@graphguy Different rackets have different aspects to them. All based on personal preference. Yes, rackets won't make an average player a superstar, but they can give a player a bit more pop, or spin, or comfort depending on the racket.
Appreciate your honesty about the products considering they are big sellers
I strongly agree with the pure aero because I used it once and it was way to powerful!
I felt that way about the radical pro-the orange max headroom version a few years ago. I liked it initially and then I stopped feeling that way
So true about the bags. I now have a 3-racket bag, a 6-racket bag, and two backpack style bags - mostly unused.
I thought I was being extra when I bought the 9-pack Wilson Pro Black bag. Now that I play city league matches, I need to bring: towels, sweatbands, socks, shoes, 2 water bottles, balls, backup balls, athletic tape, sunscreen, keys, wallet, phone, an extra overgrip, and 3+ rackets at a given time. Plus I use the 2nd racket storage for a tripod when I film my matches. Anyone who takes tennis seriously should have at least an extra-large backpack. You don't need to be a tour player to need the space for essential gear.
I disagree with the comments re Babolat Aero. From my experience it is one of the best racquets for control and feel. People should try experimenting with the strings-e.g. use Luxilon Alupower Rough for more power or Babolat RPM blast rough for control, feel and spin, as well as with tension. I get it stringed at 24-25 kg and it works like charm. I also played with Head Speed Pro (great for power and flat strikes, but lacks control, too heavy) and Wilson Pro Staff 97l (turned out to be too light for me a d too unstable to generate power and control). So actually Aero is currently on the top of my list for control, feel and spin. The only downside is lack of power, but they improved it in the latest version. IMHO
He's probably talking about people who don't use modern forehand technique. If they hit flat from the baseline, or just not athletic enough to come into position to do a full swing most of the time, this racket is not going to work well for them.
2021 Radical pro was a big mistake for me. I was already happy with my 2019 Radical pros. Still am. Everything these big tennis stores tell you in review videos is just BS and hype to sell racquets. If you're already happy with a racquet just practice more and work on your game. Maybe try some different strings.
Great video! I turned 50 last year and I might be contrarian on this, but I like the RF97 more now for the opposite reason. It's less exhausting to me if you can get that weight around I don't need to generate my own power since I'm older . Also, I love it when I'm playing a big server.
Same, Same. Our generation saw a lot of introduced materials and influences. HEAD Arthur Ashe, ADIDAS Ivan Lendl and Boris Becker before PUMA. DUNLOP John McEnroe Max200G. They all had super stardom attached and all hit a tennis ball, however pale into comparison with modern composition and sizes. Back in the day I competed with my Dads racquets and my Mums and then my Sponsored sisters racquets, all in the same day. What I'm getting at is, when I was younger I could win with anything in my hand. Nowadays I have a 6 bag of Wilson Clash, Babolat Beauties, like Golf Sticks I select one carefully to blame for how fat and old I am. No offence.
Same experience. I am in my 40s and switched to Pro Staff 97 340g unstrung recently. I just need to focus on direction. Stick does the rest. Ofcourse one needs to have a minimum level of technique correctness
.i really respect that you are so honest with your stock reviews
Regular duty is for clay courts…extra duty picks up too much clay and gets the ball too heavy
On high altitude, I use extra duty for clay courts. Nice for control.
The only Aero I enjoyed was the first edition and I did not click with it in the long term. It is a hard frame to play with. The pure drive is simply a more versitile frame. Many companies copy the pure drive because the recipe works very well.
My coach told me to buy a pure drive and I find its the most complete stick out there. Down the line shots, slice and high forehands instantly better for me
Great video! That prostaff hits a heavy ball
I’ve never had a problem with my aero. I switched from a sieve a while back and I don’t know if it is my spin oriented game or something else but I love it. Feels so smooth to hit with compared to the pure drive where u feel I muscle the ball
well most people don't have problems with the radical either it's just that the rackets that are in the top 5 or in this case top 7 get bought by the people who should be looking at the best beginner racket list. not the best racket list.
@@lopelle1 yeah
You are so right, I changed to Luxilon and I hated it the since the first stroke.
Wow, can’t believe you mentioned Radical MP. I have been playing with it since 2013, upgraded to Radical touch in 2019. It just doesn’t feel 100% right - I mean I always feel I should be playing better with my level. So finally three weeks ago I decided to try Wilson Blade 98 v 6 (v7 is sold out everywhere in my city, and I can’t wait for v8 to come out). I definitely feel I have a more powerful sever and more stable 2-hand backhand now.
I found that the Radical Pro really helped my two-handed! But my volleys lost some touch, and my forehand is garbage ☠️☠️☠️
I cannot slice well with this raquet. Its always missing one element
Wilson Pro staff 95S (spin effect) with 16x15 string pattern - compared to a normal 95 frame (16x19) the 95S has a very open string pattern and it chews through strings amazingly quickly. Babolat Aero Pro Drive Play racquet (with the built in sensor) - it feels nothing like the normal Aero Pro Drive, mainly due to the handle / grip feeling hollow. Babolat also discontinued their online web service (forcing users to use the mobile phone app) and less data were available after this change. Tecnifibre Triax String - as a person who uses fully poly bed of RPM Blast I thought I'd try the new Triax string. It just didn't do it for me, just didn't have the feel of ball pocketing, string was expensive as well.
Anyone else use an Aero Storm Tour? I used one for years, then went to a Pro Staff because of my RF fetish, then on to a Clash. After shoulder surgery, hit too long with the Clash and PS 97L was too light. Now back to my 10 YO Aero, my first racquet and happy again. Anyone else have the same experience?
I'm with you. I have a 95 inch Wilson hyper hammer 5.3 from way back. My main stick broke 2 years ago. I can't get one that I feel comfortable with despite the demos and buying older racquets. So, I just use the Wilson with a little tape at 3 and 9.
i got a used pure aero tour...2019 version. i gotta say as a flat hitter and mostly slice ohbh it has been great for me.
Excellent work1 Great tip about balls - I didn't know that. Spot on about bags - exactly my own experience early on. Good warning about racquets - they are , after all, very expensive ! I cautiously moved up to a Blade recently (I'm 70) because I like the swing weight and it's closer to what I played with when younger. I haven't regretted it yet !!
Here in the UK all the rackets still come with covers
i bought a pure aero almost a year ago and regret it. I play with more spin and power but with this racket, I always shank my shots and it doesn't always feel right. I would recommend trying it for a week or two before bying.
Same thing happened to me and the vcore 98. That's what I get for listening to people say it played like the pure strike -_-
Yep, Head Radical MP palyed great for me, but hurt my elbow after playing it for months. Wilson Pro Staff 97 LS works for me now without pain.
What did you get after that Radical if you don't mind me asking? :)
Worst thing I bought: head ti s6 about 2 years ago when I came back to tennis after 25 years. I thought it would be a nice beginners racket to ease me back. It was the worst thing for contrl so much so that I bought the RF97 v11 with control duo strings. When I first started playing with the Fed it was horrible because I was swinging with it the same way I was the ti s6. But now I'm loving it because it forces me to prepare for shots early. The only complaints I have is the feeling of hitting with a 2x4 when I make good contact and sore shoulders after practicing serves continuously.
At first I was listening in 1.25x, then I went 1.5x... now 2x is not fast enough! Please YT make faster speed playing options.
I'm sure his very 1st couple of videos he talked faster, don't know if he talks this slow on purpose to extend the video length
@@raptorelement1 Bingo
I turned 50-ish and ran out to get a game development stick… 115 inch head, light and 27.5 inch length…. wanted to re-live the 80’s Prince days and figure at my age, I could use it…only played it once and went back to my Yonnex rackets.
could you potentially do a video about the 10 most bought strings
The bag is the biggest thing for me I love a more spacious bag, I ride to and from sessions on a push bike, nice 12 racket bag mainly because it comes with a double strap over a single strap
I usually only have one racket because in SA a good racket costs like 2700-5000 rand for one for ecsample a clash of pro staff
Okay, you can hate me, but I use the RF97 Autograph and I really like it, I quite like the heavy racquet and ever since I started using it my tennis elbow has got better. Maybe it's a preference thing though...
I've always played with a Pure Drive with poly since I started, it was great until I took a 5 year break from tennis and when I came back my wrist got wrecked. Had to go through some physiotherapy and switch to a softer racket with natural gut for recovery. Back to whacking balls with poly now, but definitely wouldn't recommend as a starting point.
I love the "snap" of poly strings, but take a few pounds off the tension to compensate for stiffness.
When I was a junior player I played with Pro Kennex racquets that I loved, Wilson offered me a deal that at the time I thought was great, free shoes, free racquets and strings. I absolutely hated all their racquets at the time. I ended up using the Pro Staff over the Profile but I never struck the ball quite as well.
I think that people returning/complaining about 360+ 2021 Radical MP might be the ones who bought it for the color, expecting a hip-looking easy-to-play experience and who knows what else (maybe a Clash or PureDrive play characteristic). This latest radical is a true players racquet, with some modern tennis *powers* in it. It is good on the arm, it is very accurate and it has a good amount of power and spin. Slightly head heavy experience makes it a bit less maneuverable for the beginner but it adds a good control and plow through. It is not too stiff, but I recommend a hybrid or Triax in it. The closest comparison frame-wise to me is somewhere between the Blade v5 and v7. Excellent quality control too.
I really appreciate this video ... I too fell for the Radical and the love wore off shortly afterwards.
The 2021 version? Did you switch to anything else?
@@wackojumey No - it was the 2020 version. I’ve heard more favourable comments about the new one.
I use the older 2016 Graphene XT Radical MPA 16x19 string pattern with a blend string and it is my go to racquet. I have other Head racquets that I "play" with but the MPA is my weapons. I have two of them strung just alike. It's a great control racquet for me and with the strings I have it also gives me plenty of spin. I do agree with the Pro Staff. Had friends that have bought them and yep, to heavy. They have regretted buying them. I see a lot of Babolat Pure Drives and Strikes and Wilson Clash and Blades. Those and the Radicals seem to be the most popular here in Chattanooga,Tn. Like your show!!
That’s interesting! Clash and staff is big here in Southern California as well as babolot, and there’s a fair share of radical/graphene players but I recently started trying yonex rackets and noticing them on the court more and more. Are they popular out there at all?
@@wills242 Very rare here.I play a lot of tennis and hardly ever see a Yonex and if so it's usually an older one that's someone had for awhile. Most the men have Wilson and the women have Babolat. Thing here is that a lot of people play tennis here but we have no tennis shops that carry the good racquets.
@@kennymanning9507 do you think a real shop could do alright out there? Or has internet sales just squashed any chance
I’m considering opening a tennis shop somewhere with more available real estate and where the sport has growth potential within a great community
@@wills242 I think it could. They are a lot of senior leagues here and most all the high school and middle schools have tennis teams so you would have the young and old. We also have two tennis clubs here and neither of them offer hardly anything. With the right product and great customer service I think the right tennis shop would make it here. Good friendly customer service might keep them off the internet.
Regular-duty felt balls are for soft courts (Har-Tru/clay). These balls are a bit lighter, but pick up a bit of matter from the court to bring their weight up to close to an extra--duty felt. So unless you are playing on a soft court, just buy extra duty.
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Poly is double edged sword. I love it's liveliness and its durability. I used to breaks nylons every other day. Never had a poly break on me but they are dead after 3 weeks. So if you hit with a lot of topspin you will need to buy your own machine or pay bucks to stringer with all that wait time.
Poly is overrated IMO. Like you said. Plays great then it goes dead. 8-10 hours of play for me which for me is about a week since I play 5-6 days a week. I ended up buying an electric commercial stringer and went back to Wilson Revolve Spin. The price of the string and stringing it myself was well worth it.
I play with the aero, I add lead tape, great feeling
Enjoy this channel. Do you carry Lotto men 100 shores? Hard to find at the moment. Thanks
The pro staff rf and the 90s Federer used before were both racquets I bought and sold pretty quickly. The weight of the rf and the weight and small head size of the 90s weren’t for me.
I’m glad Wilson came to their senses and made an exact version of the RF97 Autograph, but much lighter in the Pro Staff 97 315g. Also with the velvet finish and the glossy ‘Wilson’ on the neck. The glaring difference is the red ‘W’ buttcap underneath. Otherwise, from a distance you couldn’t tell.
The prostaff 97 315g has one of the most satisfying feel and is my playing racquet.RF 97 Autograph on the other hand feels like Im playing with wood, that is my vanity item. yaay ! I have both racquets. :)
Two things I regret buying over the last year. 1 - Clash Tour (Pro). No test available at my test. So in 12 hours 1 sell it as used. Lack of control. 2 - Nike Vapor Pro. Being a huge fan of zoom vapor 9.5 tour, I used vapor X thereafter which already been not ad good. But Vapor Pro… hate them. lack of stability. I have clay one as play on clay. Tried several times. Afraid to move fast on court in it
Thanks for this video. Getting old is no fun...
Been 3-4 months with the Aero Nadal version and the way you described is exactly how I feel now 😂😂 It's just too powerful to hit without spin
I am 61 and has used wilson rf and its predecessors(?) for years, but many other sticks too. For me as example blade 98 is more cumbersome being more head heavy. Dynamic weight is about same as with rf. With rf you get so much easy power. It may be that I am too used to rf and dont give enough time to lighter rackets to find their possible advantage. I just dont get any feeling with them.
Control with the aero is good as long as you string it north of 57lbs
Do u have a video to help us which racket to choose? I used a head prestige for years but not enjoying it as much now
I want to know is where can I white get 1/16 shrink sleeve. I tried looking at tennis warehouse but no luck. Thanks
Retail RF97 would be perfect if it was made with the same Graphite Layup as Fed's. However, if that was the case, it wouldn't last you more than 6 months. Fed goes through 40-50 racquets a year because of that reason. He plays with a much softer layup especially in the hoop and so after play and constant restringing, the hoop eventually fails. The retail version has to be stiffer to make sure it lasts at least 2 years for the common people, so they make it stiffer. The problem is the combination of stiffer layup and heavy spec will put excess stress on elbow and shoulder. It's bonkers logic, but that's how manufacturers think. You can never proof exactly what injured you but if your hoop kept cracking, they'd have a problem. So, if you're having strain issues with the RF97, you have to learn to contract the stiffer hoop with a softer string bed. And learn to hit the ball extra early, like Roger :))
I gave up on the Pure Aero lol...hard to control flat shots and high balls. Switched to pure drive and I can hit flat and with topspin if I want.
I played with the Pure Aero for some years and had control issues with it. Sometimes it felt like a trampoline. Changed for the Blade and my tennis just exploded. Best decision ever.
which blade version
Well, for poly strings, just lower the tension to the low 40s. Then play around with tension to find your tension.
I’m 14 years old looking to get a more solid forehand. I want the radical mp but i don’t know what strings to get? Do you know what would be good?
my dad loves the pro staff and my tennis coach has one.
I just subbed because of these informative vids plus he looks like my dad👨🏻👌💨💨💨💨💨🎾 thanks. 🙏
Had to change the insoles in 2 new pairs of ASICS, I played a couple times in the ss ff and the gel delicate and man my feet and ankles were destroyed, I could barely walk the next day…. So taking the pathetically thin insole out and replaced with a sport insole with arch support I can play now.
Damn I felt called out on the Aero. I did add weight to the 9, 3, and 12.
Did it help? I’m considering adding weight. I have the pure aero team. I started playing mens doubles (4.0-5.0 level) and it doesn’t have the stability I want at the net.
I agree with the items on your list. Even as a Fed fan, my RF97A is only for collection purposes and I’m way happier using the 97 315g. Strings, I don’t get the ALU hype but LXN Adrenalin or even the 4Gs are great options. Heck I’m even enjoying the Polytour Strike. Question is, why do you carry those 3 packs and ‘soft’ shoes if you’re not recommending them?
Because some people still want them
I have a Head Intelligence i.Prestige, is this a decent racket for recreational play?
I'm 53, and returned to tennis 3 years ago. i have a Head graphic something or other probably 30 years ago. I can keep a volley going; perhaps an intermediate player. What Head racquet might you suggest?
Great episode. On the racquets, if you think about it, it only makes sense that the racquets which most people regret are the ones that people buy the most. Just statistics.
Only if the regret was distributed among all the top selling racquets. If the regret is focused on the three mentioned here and skipping the remaining four unnamed then there is a trend.
The new Wilson blade is what I regret I can’t get any power with it.. I switch to the yonex VCore 97h and I’m loving life.
Good one. Could you do a segment on extra wide shoes X2 I always have trouble finding them with the big brands..
Same. Have you noticed that not only are wide shoes difficult but even 2Es are now fitting more narrow than a D? I've taken to wearing Merrill "barefoot" shoes which I'm a size 11. I used to be 11.5 in Ascis and 11.2# in NB. Now I have to try 12 in Ascics and 11.52E in NB. The fits are also getting sloppy in length going for width.
I have wide feet as well, and struggled to find the right shoe. I just got a pair of Babolat SFX based on Tennis Warehouse's recommendation. It fits great, feels super comfortable. I'm happy with it so far.
I just bought a head radical pro. Was it a good purchase? lol
I played APD and PureAero's and they are great frames but got enticed by the PureStrike G3 and made the switch. I did miss the more box beam style frames that I grew up playing. I have been really enjoying the PS G3 with a hybrid string setup.
I have pur aero. it is a very very good raquet, especially if you like to add alot of top spin! I agree with him on the radical and pro staff. those are much more unique, while the aero is a more universal raquet.
The Aero is still a very heavy racket, I own one and I can see exactly where hes coming from. If you have a bigger frame is might just be fine but for a smaller guy like me I prefer somewhere around 310-315 grams.
@@ldeue4837 aero fully strung is between 315-320 so its not too far off from what u prefer and also the frame is 100 sq inch which is a good size.
Regular duty felt is for clay, Har-Tru ETC.
Harry is the Chinese-American Steven Wright. Great comic timing. I watch for the info but always enjoy the comedy more. BTW Harry, RF Pro Staff Autograph is graphite, but yes it is heavy "lumber" in the metaphorical sense.
I see a lot of RF97 on ebay. I guess a bunch of those people that bought it realized it was way too much of a racquet to handle. I like hitting with it, but for matches I need something lighter.
i looove asics speed FF!!!!
Thank you for this video - I’m a fan of the channel. I have an interesting question on this topic. Without a demo, I recently bought a Head Radical 360 MP after using the Microgel MP for many, many years. After playing with the new radical for about a month, I developed wrist/hand pain bad enough to the point that I had to stop playing. Even things as simple as twisting a doorknob causes me to have terrible pain and I haven’t even considered playing tennis in about a month. I am wondering if the racket itself, the strings or alterations I made to the racket are the culprit. For context, the microgel is about 10 years old, 18x20 string pattern, 4 3/8 grip, and I always string with babolat rpm blast at mid-range tension. The new radical is 16x19, 4 1/4 (added heat shrink sleeve to build up size), string with Solinco Confidential at the top of the rec tension range to account for changing to open string pattern. Do you think any of the racket changes I made would have caused this? Definitely feeling buyer’s remorse. Thanks!
Bro, new radical is way stiffer, try reduce tension especially polyster string. Try 48lbs or hybrid setup, i still use microgel team, anyway after microgel radical is more powerful
Get that polyester out. I play with 2021 Radical MP. Triax in it. Decent technique. 0 arm problems. Radical is a top notch frame.
Caleb. I agree w these two comments. try switching strings and tension first then decide if you want a different racket. I had a similar experience, I started last year at 53lbs and now string at 48lbs (keep in mind though you may need tobre-string after 4 weeks specially if you only have one stick because the tension drop by then may be too much of a springboard affect). With strings, if Poly I use either Hyper G Soft or one that is surprisingly nice is Luxilon Element. I love Hybrid set up but it doesn't last long. the crosses are likely to pop too soon. And a full bed of Multis is really nice if you can control it. Dunlop Iconic Touch, Triax, or Multifeel. best of luck. and lastly proper technique trumps all.
Poly strings at high tension = wreck your arm
I love my Yonnex Stan model. I play with my wife, who is awesome. We hit well together. I guess if i was playing a 3 set match , the racquet would feel heavy, but for the way i play, it's great.
Solution speed ff is a great shoe. Both my son and I love them. Now the jury is still out on the solution swift. Bought a pair in the clay version and they don’t seem as good as the speed ff.
At the end of the day you have to feel comfortable with your racket. I play with the Pure Aero and really enjoy it. Yes, I am a Banana lover