Yonex RDS 001 Mid+ and Yonex RDX 500 Mid+

[Will888]

Hey I was wondering if there is a major or minor difference between the Yonex RDS 001 Midplus and the Yonex RDX 500 Midplus, because I am seriously thinking about getting the RDS 001 Midplus if it is a good upgrade from the RDX 500 Midplus model. Thankyou.

 

[RKS12]

I have only become a Yonex guy in the last month. I demo'd the RDX MP and RDS MP. I bought the RDS Mid 90 as a result of that experience. The differences in the MP's is not much. They're both smooth hitting frames. I thought the RDS MP was too light and almost too easy to swing (too low swingweight maybe) vs. the RDX MP. Combining that with the RDS being a little stiffer, I didn't want the RDS MP. A very nice frame worth demoing, but not for me. I believe the differences are so subtle that you need to hit it for yourself to determine if the "upgrade" is worth it.

 

[Will888]

I'm thinking about switching to the Yonex from the Wilson nCode Tour 90 because I don't think my style of game is right for the nCode. So would a little lead tape make the RDS Midplus feel more like the Mid? (but bigger ofcourse)

 

[nn]

RDS Mid (90) is way to go..after demoing both MP and MID I feel MID is day and night difference in good sense...

 

[snoflewis]

the mid and midplus models for the RDX500 and RDS001 are definitely gonna play different (not as much for the rdx500). for the rds001, there is quite a weight/balance difference, so they will feel and play differently. as for the midpluses, i haven't tried the rds001 MP but the rdx500 MP felt very hollow and unstable for me. i currently use the rds001 mid and i feel that it's a very good racket. it's got a larger sweetspot, swings lighter, and has more feel compared to the n6.1 tour 90.

to the OP, what part of your game do you feel is not suitable for the n6.1 tour?

 

[onkystomper]

THe RDS 001 has a noticably stiffer feel. I much preffered it all round to the rdx 500 mp. Volleys were more precise and with a touch of lead at the sides this was an excellent all round stick


make the change yu will not regret it

 

[Redflea]

Agree that the RDS 001 is better than the RDX MP. Just has a much better, more solid feel, though it is stiffer than the RDX, it still plays very comfy.

 

[godot]

I was using RDX 500 MP before and bought the RDS 001 MP as a backup racquet. Lately I use the RDS more and the RDX becomes my backup cause I can serve better with RDS while not letting go much on other strokes. RDS is a bit stiffer thus more of an all round racquet, though I like the RDX more for groundstrokes and also RDX generates more spin and feels more buttery.

 

[bertrevert]

I too am a recent Yonex convert and I'm absolutely surprised at how nice these racquets feel (my RDS 003). I'd like to know more about the RDS 001. It certainly seems versatile - flat out serves, kickers - and good on groundstrokes. Its swingweight appeared low to RKS12 (as above), but they could easily add lead.

Would you all say that the RDS 001 MP is a good racquet for an all court game? Plenty of spin?

 

[RKS12]

Yes all four models are good for an all-court game. Its just a matter of personal preference which one you would select to optimize your playing style and strengths/weaknesses. I think the RDX actually has more spin potential and can create more wicked angles because of the greater flex but the RDS's are good on spin/angles also.

 

[Will888]

So the RDS 001 and RDX are both very solid good racquets for a all court game. It sounds the RDS MP would be better if their is added lead. Im an all court player so I think that racquet is right for me and I'll try it.

 

[godot]

I tried to add lead on RDS 001 but at the end I feel it's best not to add anything.

 

[Will888]

where did you add the lead on the head? was it too unstable or did it lose feel?

 

[bertrevert]

I believe you should add lead at 3 and 9 positions in order to add control, a a littleat the topfor power. Is that what you did?

 

[Will888]

well if he put it their it shouldn't have felt bad I think. Does it matter where you put it depending on the swingweight and head weight?

 

[godot]

I tried 3 and 9 and also some at buttcap. it kind of slows me down while it does not add much to stability.

 

[bertrevert]

You've added too much. If it's slowing your swing down then you've affected the swingweight too much. I reckon you need to learn to add it to have an effect other than that...

I mean I add half a gram and feel it! Really, I use lead very sparingly. I know some people slap it on. But I reckon adjusting the stock item you want to do so in very specific ways. Lead can definitely add control or power depending on what you do. Lead has helped me stabilise my RDS 003 against hard servers. It's worked for me.

 

[Keifers]

You've added too much. If it's slowing your swing down then you've affected the swingweight too much. I reckon you need to learn to add it to have an effect other than that...

I mean I add half a gram and feel it! Really, I use lead very sparingly. I know some people slap it on. But I reckon adjusting the stock item you want to do so in very specific ways. Lead can definitely add control or power depending on what you do. Lead has helped me stabilise my RDS 003 against hard servers. It's worked for me.

I agree -- it doesn't take much weight/lead at all to affect the way a racquet swings and improve its stability. In fact, on many of my racquets now, I add weight in the form of strips of head protector tape. Works well and it's easy to put on, move around and remove.

 

[godot]

I added minimum wieght only (I forgot the grams), but I am happy with it now without any lead.