Extreme 2.0 Pro and Extreme 2.0 MP

Ross K · 12-20-2012, 10:27 PM

Interested to hear from those who've played the MP or Pro or both.

Basically, the Pro is beginning to interest me but I have one major worry: the possibility of getting one that specs out at more than advertised. I've read a number of reports where discrepancies in QC, excess weight, etc, has been a major turn off for people. So...

. Anyone else had issues with their Extreme 2.0 Pro coming in more hefty than it's meant to be?

. Is it true to say the Extreme 2.0 MP is simply just a slightly lighter version of the Extreme Pro and therefore they play very nearly identically?

. Generally and re either frame, are people still really liking this now they have been out for a good while? Any outstanding pros or cons?

TIA

moonballs · 12-21-2012, 05:52 AM

I am wondering about the same. The MP is lot stiffer, not sure if that is fluctuation or by design.

Murray2012 · 12-21-2012, 06:06 AM

I play with the Extreme Pro 2.0 and a friend has the Extreme MP 2.0. Coincidentally we both use RPM blast strings at same tension. I was interested to see how similar they are so have had a hit with his racket. They feel quite different to me. Unfortunately I am not knowledgeable enough to be definitive regarding this but as well as being lighter the balance feels different with the MP. As you would expect there is a bit more power with his and more accuracy with mine. I noticed the latter as a bigger difference so prefer the Pro. Hope this is helpful.

Broly4 · 12-21-2012, 12:56 PM

By no means will you find the pro too heavy, it has a very light feel.

srvnvly · 12-21-2012, 04:21 PM

I demo'd both and found the pro a bit heavy, after hours (plural) of use. I liked/ still like the MP version; if the Steam 99S/99 or any of the new Graphene racquets don't work out, I will give this another go. I bought a used 1/4 grip when I should have bought a 3/8 grip size. Good power, the swing weight didn't bother me.

Bartelby · 12-21-2012, 04:22 PM

The new pro feels much lighter than the yt version.

JackB1 · 12-21-2012, 04:32 PM

they are similar except the Pro is overall heavier but more headlite and the Mp is lighter overall, but more evenly balanced. I preferred the Mp myself, but I guess it depends on what balance you prefer. I also though the Pro felt sluggish and too heavy overall. Very noticeable on serves and volleys.

JackB1 · 12-21-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Broly4

By no means will you find the pro too heavy, it has a very light feel.

how can you predict what another person will find as "heavy"? Its all personal and very much dependant on what you are accustomed to.

p.s. I found the Pro heavy

Stringers · 12-21-2012, 07:46 PM

Depends on what kind of player you are. I find the pro to be one of the lightest swinging frames for its weight. I play with 12ish oz frames tho. You may find it too heavy for your taste.

Have to demo and see

JackB1 · 12-21-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Stringers

Depends on what kind of player you are. I find the pro to be one of the lightest swinging frames for its weight. I play with 12ish oz frames tho. You may find it too heavy for your taste.

Have to demo and see

it is relatively light for a 12 oz racquet, but 12 oz. Is not "light" in racquet speak.

Ross K · 12-21-2012, 11:29 PM

^^^ Cheers good TTers. Well, still not 100% sure which of the 2 I may prefer, but whichever it is I do think it has nudged the new Blade out of the way in terms of what I may want to look at next. Not convinced now Blade is for me. So... yes... Extreme Pro or non-Pro and 99s would be my top 2.

JackB1 · 12-22-2012, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross K

^^^ Cheers good TTers. Well, still not 100% sure which of the 2 I may prefer, but whichever it is I do think it has nudged the new Blade out of the way in terms of what I may want to look at next. Not convinced now Blade is for me. So... yes... Extreme Pro or non-Pro and 99s would be my top 2.

Hey Ross....my mind is made up and I will be trading my Juice for the 99s.
I played great during my week with it and it suited my game very well...no negatives for me at all.

Broly4 · 12-23-2012, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackB1

how can you predict what another person will find as "heavy"? Its all personal and very much dependant on what you are accustomed to.

p.s. I found the Pro heavy

well, I found it very light, so did my friend who hits with a 290 gr racquet, it's true that it is personal, but it does have a very fast feel to it imho.

Chotobaka · 12-23-2012, 10:37 AM

I found the Extreme Pro 2.0 to be a very easy swinging rocket launcher with great spin. Not heavy feeling at all.

Ross K · 12-23-2012, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackB1

Hey Ross....my mind is made up and I will be trading my Juice for the 99s.
I played great during my week with it and it suited my game very well...no negatives for me at all.

Yes, 99s is earmarked to be my no. 1 purchase for the New Year... I'll then see quite what capabilities or whatever I indeed do possess (or not as the case may be hehe) when it comes to spin.

Could you please maybe say more re how the Extreme Pro - or Extreme (non-pro) compares to J100 and 99s IYO?

12-20-2012, 10:27 PM	#1
Ross K Legend Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,759	Extreme 2.0 Pro and Extreme 2.0 MP Interested to hear from those who've played the MP or Pro or both. Basically, the Pro is beginning to interest me but I have one major worry: the possibility of getting one that specs out at more than advertised. I've read a number of reports where discrepancies in QC, excess weight, etc, has been a major turn off for people. So... . Anyone else had issues with their Extreme 2.0 Pro coming in more hefty than it's meant to be? . Is it true to say the Extreme 2.0 MP is simply just a slightly lighter version of the Extreme Pro and therefore they play very nearly identically? . Generally and re either frame, are people still really liking this now they have been out for a good while? Any outstanding pros or cons? TIA __________________ Steam 99s

12-21-2012, 12:56 PM	#4
Broly4 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 129	By no means will you find the pro too heavy, it has a very light feel. __________________ Dark horse

12-21-2012, 04:21 PM	#5
srvnvly Semi-Pro Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 705	I demo'd both and found the pro a bit heavy, after hours (plural) of use. I liked/ still like the MP version; if the Steam 99S/99 or any of the new Graphene racquets don't work out, I will give this another go. I bought a used 1/4 grip when I should have bought a 3/8 grip size. Good power, the swing weight didn't bother me. __________________ "I filed it under H, for toy."

12-21-2012, 04:32 PM	#7
JackB1 Legend Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 8,319	they are similar except the Pro is overall heavier but more headlite and the Mp is lighter overall, but more evenly balanced. I preferred the Mp myself, but I guess it depends on what balance you prefer. I also though the Pro felt sluggish and too heavy overall. Very noticeable on serves and volleys. __________________ Wilson Black Blade 104 - NXT Tour / Copoly at 55/51

12-21-2012, 11:29 PM	#11
Ross K Legend Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,759	^^^ Cheers good TTers. Well, still not 100% sure which of the 2 I may prefer, but whichever it is I do think it has nudged the new Blade out of the way in terms of what I may want to look at next. Not convinced now Blade is for me. So... yes... Extreme Pro or non-Pro and 99s would be my top 2. __________________ Steam 99s