Roquestil
Semi-Pro
Hey guys,
I was thinking about what racquets other brands like to imitate or have tried to replicate with or without success and that brought me to write this thread.
Wilson:
Blade line.
It´s iconic and also unmatched in some areas which is the most important part. Very few racquets that weigh 305 grams feel THAT stable. A bit of a Classic feel but in a modern mold. At least for me there isn´t a racquet I have tried that can replace the blade at what it does. Closest racquet until now is the TF40
Head:
Gravity: Specifically Gravity Pro.
Head does have the Prestige and Radical which is Iconic but it´s not in it´s own league as the gravity. This racquet has a big head size relative to the beam thickness which is something that on paper does´nt seem to fit and maybe that´s why other brands don´t have a racquet like this, but it´s a great plush, control racquet for baseliners.
Yonex:
Vcore 95
This one wasn´t easy because Yonex does not have that clear cut unique racquet. After a bit of brainstorming, the most unique racquet Yonex has is the Vcore 95. 16x20 string pattern, a 95 sq.in head but that feels very fast through the air. Other 95 sq.in racquets (Prestige 95 MP, Tour Pro, or whatever version of the 95), CX 95 from dunlop are more focused on plow, stability. Also, Yonex as a whole as always delivering with their QC due to craftmanship, just a little nod there in terms of what unique qualities yonex offers that others don´t.
Babolat:
Pure Aero
It might not be as unique as 2008 and It´s the line I have not really experienced much, but several of my friends can´t switch to other spin racquets (Vcore 98/100, Head Extreme). It really paved the way for other brands to recreate this racquet but unlike the blade or gravity, it does have good alternatives as of 2022. Not much else I can say, maybe babolat does´nt really have a racquet that can fit this thread but I mention it just because of the uniqueness it once had.
I have not tried enough racquets or can´t comment on other brands. If someone can chime in with Dunlop, Tecnifibre, Prince or have thought´s about my thread go ahead
Sorry about my grammar.
I was thinking about what racquets other brands like to imitate or have tried to replicate with or without success and that brought me to write this thread.
Wilson:
Blade line.
It´s iconic and also unmatched in some areas which is the most important part. Very few racquets that weigh 305 grams feel THAT stable. A bit of a Classic feel but in a modern mold. At least for me there isn´t a racquet I have tried that can replace the blade at what it does. Closest racquet until now is the TF40
Head:
Gravity: Specifically Gravity Pro.
Head does have the Prestige and Radical which is Iconic but it´s not in it´s own league as the gravity. This racquet has a big head size relative to the beam thickness which is something that on paper does´nt seem to fit and maybe that´s why other brands don´t have a racquet like this, but it´s a great plush, control racquet for baseliners.
Yonex:
Vcore 95
This one wasn´t easy because Yonex does not have that clear cut unique racquet. After a bit of brainstorming, the most unique racquet Yonex has is the Vcore 95. 16x20 string pattern, a 95 sq.in head but that feels very fast through the air. Other 95 sq.in racquets (Prestige 95 MP, Tour Pro, or whatever version of the 95), CX 95 from dunlop are more focused on plow, stability. Also, Yonex as a whole as always delivering with their QC due to craftmanship, just a little nod there in terms of what unique qualities yonex offers that others don´t.
Babolat:
Pure Aero
It might not be as unique as 2008 and It´s the line I have not really experienced much, but several of my friends can´t switch to other spin racquets (Vcore 98/100, Head Extreme). It really paved the way for other brands to recreate this racquet but unlike the blade or gravity, it does have good alternatives as of 2022. Not much else I can say, maybe babolat does´nt really have a racquet that can fit this thread but I mention it just because of the uniqueness it once had.
I have not tried enough racquets or can´t comment on other brands. If someone can chime in with Dunlop, Tecnifibre, Prince or have thought´s about my thread go ahead
Sorry about my grammar.
