Hey everyone. After receiving four demos from TW, I need help deciding on two of the four. I received the Prince O3 Hybrid Shark OS, the Head Flexpoint Heat, the Head Microgel Extreme, and the Yonex RDS 003. The first racquet I tried was the Head Flexpoint Heat. From the start, I didn't like this racquet very much. I wasn't hitting with a good amount of power with my groundstrokes and serves and I also wasn't getting an adequate amount of spin. I also didn't like the feel of the racquet. After trying this, I went to the Yonex RDS 003. This was an improvement from the Heat. I was getting my spin needed on my groundstrokes and serves but I was also hitting more several balls long. I really liked the shape of the grip and the swingweight but it still didn't feel like "the one." Wishing for more improvement, I went to the Head Microgel Extreme. This racquet did the job just about right. I loved the swingweight of the racquet. With my former racquet being the Prince Shark DB OS, this was a little bit heavier. I was told to use a heavier racquet, since the racquet flew out of my hands on some of my service returns and groundstrokes with the Shark DB OS. My groundstokes had a great amount of spin on the ball. The placements were also great. The speed on my serves had improved, plus I was getting placements and spin on them unlike the other two racquets. After this, I tried the most anticipated racquet, the Prince O3 Hybrid Shark. This racquet felt like heaven. I was hitting groundstokes very clean and sharp. I was getting a good amount of spin and speed on my serves. This racquet was everything like the Microgel Extreme, but it also had a more dampened feel on the ball. Now I am having trouble deciding on which racquets I should purchase: the Microgel Extreme or the O3 Hybrid Shark OS. The 03 Hybrid Shark is alot cheaper, plus it is an update from my previous Shark. I love playing with Prince but this is my first time trying the Head racquet line and I loved the Microgel Extreme as well. What should I do?
Need Help Deciding
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tennismaster888
Semi-Pro
you answered ur own question...the shark is cheaper and you like it more....
Commando Tennis Shorts
Hall of Fame
yeah, sounds like the shark really works for you, and it's an update to a line you're already familiar with. if you get it, it doesn't sound like you'll ever regret it
Commando Tennis Shorts
Hall of Fame
I actually like the same dampened feel. I don't think there's anything wrong with that
allrightguy
Rookie
03 hybrid shark =heaven =racquet for you.
Kcya
Kcya
I played again yesterday for about 2 hours with the 03 Hybrid Shark and the Microgel Extreme. First, I hit with the 03 Hybrid Shark. It didn't feel as good as the other day. I wasn't getting the same amount of power and spin on my shots as before. Maybe it is the strings, maybe not. The rest of the day I played with the Microgel Extreme. I played very well with it and it still provided me with the power and spin that I like. After hitting with it, my wrist starting hurting just a little. Is this because of the weight of the racquet? Now I am having the hardest time trying to pick which one to buy!!!
allrightguy
Rookie
I've had similar experiences with demos. They feel great the first day, then like crap the next. I'd say hit with them once more and if you still have problems, send them back and order 4 more demos. I know it sounds corny but it's kinda like Harry Potter (lol) the person doesn't choose the racquet, the racquet chooses the person. When you find the racquet for you it'll feel amazing in all aspect and won't cause any soreness like you have experienced.
The only other thing is it could be the strings in the o3 shark. What kind are they? I'm alittle biased because I dislike head racquets but...
The only other thing is it could be the strings in the o3 shark. What kind are they? I'm alittle biased because I dislike head racquets but...
