Demo Racquets for 5.0

[remshaam]

I want to try some demo racquets this week. Any recommendations for a 5.0? Currently playing with RF97, currently in my list to try out racquets are:
1. Babolat Pure Aero VS (3/8) Poly
2. Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v7 Demo (3/8) Poly
3. Head Graphene 360+ Speed Pro Demo (3/8) Poly

Also, what tension do they string he demo racquets or can we have a preference?

 

[socallefty]

What’s your style of play? If you are a power baseliner, big server or like to finish points at the net, you might also want to try the Babolat Pure Strike. The heaviest and most stable model is the PST Tour which is 12 ozs, SW 335, 16x19 pattern and has a good mix of power/control - it is more comfortable than the previous generation of Pure Strikes. The non-Tour 98 sq.inch versions seem more popular though and they come in both 16x19 and 18x20 patterns. If you are used to the heavy RF97, you might prefer the PS Tour.

 

[emhtennis]

Could throw the Technifibre 315 and the Prince Phantom 93 into the mix for consideration as well

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[servebot3]

I'm a 5.0 coming off of a Wilson 6.1 95 and I highly recommend going with the Blade 98 16x19 or the 3rd Gen Pure Strike 16x19. Demoed the new Pure Strike Tour and there's just alittle too much weight in the throat that made it a bit unwieldy later on in the hitting session. I ended up settling on the pure strike 16x19 with a leather grip and some weight in the handle.

 

[FuzzyYellowBalls]

Yonex Vcore Pro 330

 

[Steve Huff]

that new Pro Kennex Black Ace looks awfully nice.

 

[remshaam]

What’s your style of play? If you are a power baseliner, big server or like to finish points at the net, you might also want to try the Babolat Pure Strike. The heaviest and most stable model is the PST Tour which is 12 ozs, SW 335, 16x19 pattern and has a good mix of power/control - it is more comfortable than the previous generation of Pure Strikes. The non-Tour 98 sq.inch versions seem more popular though and they come in both 16x19 and 18x20 patterns. If you are used to the heavy RF97, you might prefer the PS Tour.

I am an aggressive baseliner and hit a mix of heavy topspin . Backhand is single handed flat. It goes right above the net and very low to the opponent.
Basically I wanted to try out Federer, Nadal and Djokovic racquet to see how different they are since their styles are very different. But also wanted more suggestions according to my style of play

 

[TennisHound]

I want to try some demo racquets this week. Any recommendations for a 5.0? Currently playing with RF97, currently in my list to try out racquets are:
1. Babolat Pure Aero VS (3/8) Poly
2. Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v7 Demo (3/8) Poly
3. Head Graphene 360+ Speed Pro Demo (3/8) Poly

Also, what tension do they string he demo racquets or can we have a preference?

You’re gonna get a lot of suggestions, but I wouldn’t shy away from the Pure Drive and Pure Drive Tour. Good, easy to play with racquets. Just string them with your string of choice about 3-5lbs tighter than your 98” racquets.
I would also give the 360+ Prestige MP a try, strung w/ a 17ga poly about 46-48 lbs. it’s surprising.

 

[[d]ragon]

You’re gonna get a lot of suggestions, but I wouldn’t shy away from the Pure Drive and Pure Drive Tour. Good, easy to play with racquets. Just string them with your string of choice about 3-5lbs tighter than your 98” racquets.
I would also give the 360+ Prestige MP a try, strung w/ a 17ga poly about 46-48 lbs. it’s surprising.

Tons of great players I know are moving towards "tweeners." When you have already have good racquet control, the extra power pays big dividends against other heavy hitters.

I'm gonna suggest trying the 360+ Speed MP. Great power with lots of comfort and feel. It's very stable for its weight, but add some lead tape and it becomes a sweet stick.