Which Babolat?

[Pr0DiGy]

Which of the four Babolats, APD, APD+, PD, or PD+ would best suit the following game play?

Western FH, loads of topspin.
2hbh, with decent amount of topspin.
Flat, hard first serve.
Kick 2nd serve.
One of the most aggressive all-court playing styles you've ever seen.
Loves to slam and bash at the baseline, but can also run down drop shots/serve and volley when mixing things up.

Thanks in advance.

P.S. I'm really not considering the APD with Cortex. I know you guys are going to flame me for this, but that paint job is just horrendous. I can't stand holding that thing in my hand for more than 10 seconds.

 

[phucng_10]

To me, PDS seems to do everything for me except the Flat/Hard serve. When it comes to Flat/Hard Serves, I'm very inconsistent.

 

[TennisandMusic]

I think the APD cortex looks fantastic in person (have you seen it?), if not the APD plays the same pretty much, it just feels different. I have both.

Having played with all of them I prefered the Aeropro but I weight mine up pretty good. Anything with a light swing and static weight just feels toy like to me. I would check out the Aeropro and PDR in your situation.

 

[thomasdas]

I think the APD cortex looks fantastic in person (have you seen it?), if not the APD plays the same pretty much, it just feels different. I have both.

Having played with all of them I prefered the Aeropro but I weight mine up pretty good. Anything with a light swing and static weight just feels toy like to me. I would check out the Aeropro and PDR in your situation.

IMHO the PDR+ has worked out just great for me. I am an intermidiate level player and I played with a solid 5.0 player today. The racquet feels nice and solid and with some hybrid stringing, its game on baby!!! If you really hate Roddick, remember dont blame the racquet..

 

[DominiX]

hmm...

when will apd with cortex will released...??

i dunno but i dont like the pdR.... no control.... even much power...

standard /w cortex will be better

but i dunno about the apd

 

[johnkidd]

Pure Drive Plus. String it around 62 and you still get great control with power to spare.

 

[Pr0DiGy]

There's not much of a general consensus, but thanks for the replies anyways.

Anyone else care to chime in?

 

[logansc]

PD+ sounds like a winner. Extra reach on the 2hBH. Extra leverage to put some pace on your serve. Not really a fan of the APD at all, but it sounds like a solid choice on PD+. Of course if you hate the extra half inch then the PD is always there too.

 

[FedUp]

APD cortex (not +......if you like to approach the net). I truly believe that it plays differently than the APD. IMO, I think its more stable. With a little lead cutomization, you're ready to go. BTW, the color ain't that bad in person!

 

[tkauffm]

I say none of the above. If you're going for a babolat (and it seems like you're looking for something around 11 oz.) I'd say give the Pure Storm a look. I thought it hit way better than the others

 

[dave333]

PD if you want a beyyer mix of power+spin, APD for extras spin

 

[little_e]

PD+ Roddick w/PHRT mains & VS Gut crosses mid 60's

 

[kanjii]

PDR+ is the best choice. You already have loads of topspin, add the extra power with the PDR+. APD may give you too much topspin, but if your serves are flat...PDR+!!!