Best racquet switch you ever made? - Page 4

donnayblack99 · 11-23-2012, 06:15 AM

Switching from a Boris Becker DC London Tour to a POG 107. Night and day...

gplracer · 11-23-2012, 06:20 AM

Babolat Pure drive back to my Wilson 6.1. The Babolat killed my elbow. The only racket in my life to do that.

augustobt · 11-23-2012, 06:22 AM

Wilson Titanium XL to Head Youtek Radical MP...

RNEast · 11-23-2012, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sunof tennis

Best racquet change was from a Wilson T3000 to a Jack Kramer Autograph. Actually had to learn to play tennis with the later. Still have one laying around. Need to get it strung up-just for fun.

Wow, I had a similar switch. I went from a Wilson T-5000 to a Dunlop Maxply McEnroe. It was a nice difference in control. Broke my heart the day I accidentally cracked the frame on the Dunlop.

dadozen · 11-23-2012, 07:32 AM

PSC6.1 to Dunlop Revelation Classic Pro. I finally managed to swicth from a 2HBH to a 1HBH and make it more agressive, suiting my play style better.

Besides that, switching from the 4D100 to a BM200( that I later switched to the YT Prestige and then the IG Prestiges ) also made a huge difference.

I played all my childhood and my teenage days with MP racquets, and when I went for the mid frames, I had to drastically change my game and my grips, which in the end made me play a lot worse. So coming back to MP frames made me able to return to my regular play style.

BruceD · 11-24-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by augustobt

Wilson Titanium XL to Head Youtek Radical MP...

I'm sure someone has the shorts, but they HAVE been washed by now...if that makes a difference..!

tistrapukcipeht · 11-25-2012, 06:06 AM

Yonex RDX 300 to Yonex EZONE Xi 100.

seekay · 11-25-2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gplracer

Babolat Pure drive back to my Wilson 6.1. The Babolat killed my elbow. The only racket in my life to do that.

My story is the same as this, but it was a Pure Storm Tour.

goosala · 11-25-2012, 06:05 PM

I switched from the Head Prestige Pro to the Dunlop Aerogel 4D 100. The control and feel are back and I don't overhit anymore. The Prestige Pro is a great frame but the larger 98 head was too powerful for my flat strokes. I added 18 grams of the Babolat lead tape (the whole roll) and it rocks now.

BruceD · 11-26-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by goosala

I switched from the Head Prestige Pro to the Dunlop Aerogel 4D 100. The control and feel are back and I don't overhit anymore. The Prestige Pro is a great frame but the larger 98 head was too powerful for my flat strokes. I added 18 grams of the Babolat lead tape (the whole roll) and it rocks now.

I'm curious as to where and why you added the lead, too?
I like "head -light racquets now, so I add weight to the butt-caps on most of the ones I play with now and pass on to new students of the game. i think that setup is easier to swing, even though it adds weight, that is almost always needed in racquet's now.

frinton · 11-30-2012, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by paul_tennis

KPS88 to BLX90, KPS88 was too heavy for my shoulder during serve. BLX90 feels just right to my arm.

Any KPS88 you wouldn't need anymore? If so, drop me s mail at frinton(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks

lim · 11-30-2012, 02:29 PM

K95 to sting mid with lead.
Plow, stability, control, maneuverability all in one.

LeeD · 11-30-2012, 02:43 PM

Funny how we can switch from racket A to racket B, love it, while somene else switcheds from our racket B to racket A, and love it every bit as much.
Personal preference and experience counts, doesn't it.

MikeHitsHard93 · 11-30-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeD

Funny how we can switch from racket A to racket B, love it, while somene else switcheds from our racket B to racket A, and love it every bit as much.
Personal preference and experience counts, doesn't it.

I don't remember if I asked you this, but what kind of racket feels best for YOU?

LeeD · 11-30-2012, 02:57 PM

A cross between my Aero500's and my MicroGelOS.
Something 62 stiffness, 11 oz strung weight, SW around 315, softer head than LMRadMids, the size around 103squares.

BruceD · 11-30-2012, 07:16 PM

Today I finally got around to stringing up a Prince O3 speedport black, a 100" mid-plus racquet that needed the speedport grommets and was unstrung when I bought it on the Bay, for around $25, shipped if i remember correctly.
I had it strung up with a hybrid of Pro's Pro Vendetta mains and Gamma synthetic gut on the crosses @ 54lbs mains X 58lbs cross's as recommended by my stringer, Michael.
It felt SO good, plenty of punch and control, with NO vibration, even without a dampener! It fit's perfectly between the Fischer M-Pro no.1 and my Babolat Y105, with Power for the Fischer, heaviest at 375 gm strung low, @ 43LBS mains X 40lbs crosses and lightness and maneuverability of the Babolat strung with BBO 47lbs mains X 45lbs crosses, weighing in at about 305gm, after my customizing.
The Prince weighs 305 unstrung and without any customizing and is 8 points head light, only 2 points less than my others, after stringing!
Now my former, original favorite racquet, a '10 Wilson K-Factor Bold, strung with factory Wilson syn-gut, @ 58lbs. that helped bring my game back from the grave, sits un-used.
Maybe a new string job may pumps a little life back into it and give me more options, or be one of the racquets that I give to the kids in my neighborhood, that I am helping get into the game by providing racquets to use and eventually keep, if they fall in love with the game.
I've given away 41 racquets now, to kids and teen along with a few parents, for free, bought on the Bay for pennies on the dollar, or donated by generous seller that like what I'm doing and want to help out.
Not all of them have turned into prodigies that i continue training, but I know that one they have a taste of the game, later on they might just start playing again, later on in life.

corners · 12-02-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LeeD

A cross between my Aero500's and my MicroGelOS.
Something 62 stiffness, 11 oz strung weight, SW around 315, softer head than LMRadMids, the size around 103squares.

The donnay x-p dual black might fit

louis netman · 12-02-2012, 06:20 PM

Wilson Jack Kramer Pro Staff (wood) to Head Graphite Edge.

abhimawa · 12-04-2012, 08:43 AM

I was hooked when demoed the Head Prestige 600 but didn't want to switch. This year I just did from the long-serving Estusa Power Beam Pros to Head Youtek IG Prestige MP. The feeling is unique. Like playing with wooden racquet but with minimum mishit and more power. Pinpoint control, too. A legend, indeed.

domosborn · 12-04-2012, 08:47 AM

Wilson K 6.2 to a 6.1 90

11-23-2012, 06:15 AM	#61
donnayblack99 New User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: On the court Posts: 41	Switching from a Boris Becker DC London Tour to a POG 107. Night and day... __________________ Volkl PB 10 w/ Cyclone 18g@50 lbs. 5.5 NTRP... NCAA DIV 1 Singles

11-23-2012, 06:20 AM	#62
gplracer Semi-Pro Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 776	Babolat Pure drive back to my Wilson 6.1. The Babolat killed my elbow. The only racket in my life to do that. __________________ Wilson 6.1 95

11-23-2012, 07:32 AM	#65
dadozen Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2,624	PSC6.1 to Dunlop Revelation Classic Pro. I finally managed to swicth from a 2HBH to a 1HBH and make it more agressive, suiting my play style better. Besides that, switching from the 4D100 to a BM200( that I later switched to the YT Prestige and then the IG Prestiges ) also made a huge difference. I played all my childhood and my teenage days with MP racquets, and when I went for the mid frames, I had to drastically change my game and my grips, which in the end made me play a lot worse. So coming back to MP frames made me able to return to my regular play style. __________________ 3 Head IG Radical MP Gamma X6-FC // Member of 18x20 club

11-25-2012, 06:06 AM	#67
tistrapukcipeht Professional Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,064	Yonex RDX 300 to Yonex EZONE Xi 100. __________________ 2X YY 97T 310 with YY PTSPIN 49/45. (Ezones Xi put away for now) 1x Yonex Ezone Xi Team Plus (Poly HS 54/50) for doubles---Yonex SHT 308!

11-30-2012, 07:16 PM	#76
BruceD New User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Las Vegas, baby! Posts: 70	Too Many Choices Now! Today I finally got around to stringing up a Prince O3 speedport black, a 100" mid-plus racquet that needed the speedport grommets and was unstrung when I bought it on the Bay, for around $25, shipped if i remember correctly. I had it strung up with a hybrid of Pro's Pro Vendetta mains and Gamma synthetic gut on the crosses @ 54lbs mains X 58lbs cross's as recommended by my stringer, Michael. It felt SO good, plenty of punch and control, with NO vibration, even without a dampener! It fit's perfectly between the Fischer M-Pro no.1 and my Babolat Y105, with Power for the Fischer, heaviest at 375 gm strung low, @ 43LBS mains X 40lbs crosses and lightness and maneuverability of the Babolat strung with BBO 47lbs mains X 45lbs crosses, weighing in at about 305gm, after my customizing. The Prince weighs 305 unstrung and without any customizing and is 8 points head light, only 2 points less than my others, after stringing! Now my former, original favorite racquet, a '10 Wilson K-Factor Bold, strung with factory Wilson syn-gut, @ 58lbs. that helped bring my game back from the grave, sits un-used. Maybe a new string job may pumps a little life back into it and give me more options, or be one of the racquets that I give to the kids in my neighborhood, that I am helping get into the game by providing racquets to use and eventually keep, if they fall in love with the game. I've given away 41 racquets now, to kids and teen along with a few parents, for free, bought on the Bay for pennies on the dollar, or donated by generous seller that like what I'm doing and want to help out. Not all of them have turned into prodigies that i continue training, but I know that one they have a taste of the game, later on they might just start playing again, later on in life. __________________ Top-End T-3 wchair maniac, Prince Air Light 118" P Spin b&w poly, W K-Bold 37X 41lbs 16x14 Frankenstring setup, hybrid