Racquet Recommendations for 2.5-3.0 player??

Doc K · 11-26-2012, 07:51 PM

Been playing seriously for six months and I've got a bag full of various Head racquets. A pair of Prestige Mids get most of the work, and one Youtek Extreme MP. But I'm wondering if I'd be better off with something more forgiving for a while. My basic strokes are solid and I'm working my a** off at this; playing in a flex league and in January start a team league and do my first tournament.

I'm 6'2, 240 and shrinking, and generate plenty of power. Groundstrokes tend to be long if I'm too hyped up.

Suggestions? I've got a trip to FL over the holidays and want to bring a bag full of demos. Help keep me from making the mistakes that you did.

Thanks,
Steve

MikeHitsHard93 · 11-26-2012, 07:58 PM

Try a Wilson blx pro open. Seems to fit nearly every playing style and does everything well

Doc K · 11-26-2012, 08:01 PM

Thanks Mike. Tried the BLX Pro Open for a drill and a set and it was okay. (How's that for an expert review?) Might be a tad on the light side for me though. Really working on slowing things down and not killing everything.

MikeHitsHard93 · 11-26-2012, 08:45 PM

You're just gonna have to learn to control yourself as well. Do you consistently hit the sweet spot? If so, you might be able to use a more controlled stick like a pure storm tour

pheonix6579 · 11-27-2012, 04:18 AM

Since you are a fan of weight. I'd give the exo3 tour 18x20 a go. If you like the prestige give the MP a try. Other good options may be yonex rdis 200 and the pure storm tour. Also the blade team is a great frame that would give you a level of forgiveness.

11-26-2012, 07:51 PM	#1
Doc K New User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jackson MS Posts: 19	Racquet Recommendations for 2.5-3.0 player?? Been playing seriously for six months and I've got a bag full of various Head racquets. A pair of Prestige Mids get most of the work, and one Youtek Extreme MP. But I'm wondering if I'd be better off with something more forgiving for a while. My basic strokes are solid and I'm working my a** off at this; playing in a flex league and in January start a team league and do my first tournament. I'm 6'2, 240 and shrinking, and generate plenty of power. Groundstrokes tend to be long if I'm too hyped up. Suggestions? I've got a trip to FL over the holidays and want to bring a bag full of demos. Help keep me from making the mistakes that you did. Thanks, Steve

11-26-2012, 07:58 PM	#2
MikeHitsHard93 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,033	Try a Wilson blx pro open. Seems to fit nearly every playing style and does everything well __________________ 3.5 baseliner trying to transition to a more all-court game. Currently on a seemingly endless racket search...

11-26-2012, 08:01 PM	#3
Doc K New User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jackson MS Posts: 19	Tweeners in general... Thanks Mike. Tried the BLX Pro Open for a drill and a set and it was okay. (How's that for an expert review?) Might be a tad on the light side for me though. Really working on slowing things down and not killing everything.

11-26-2012, 08:45 PM	#4
MikeHitsHard93 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,033	You're just gonna have to learn to control yourself as well. Do you consistently hit the sweet spot? If so, you might be able to use a more controlled stick like a pure storm tour __________________ 3.5 baseliner trying to transition to a more all-court game. Currently on a seemingly endless racket search...

11-27-2012, 04:18 AM	#5
pheonix6579 Semi-Pro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 754	Since you are a fan of weight. I'd give the exo3 tour 18x20 a go. If you like the prestige give the MP a try. Other good options may be yonex rdis 200 and the pure storm tour. Also the blade team is a great frame that would give you a level of forgiveness. __________________ 4x Ozone Pro Tour. BHBR 54/52. Gamma Supreme OG. #64 RB...with only short term flings with KPS88, PB8 315, PDR, CAPed YT Radical, Rebel 95....