Softest Players Frame Available

[Hi I'm Ray]

The current Radical MP and Donnay Gold 99 both flexed like crazy when I tried them.

[BigM]

Here are my thoughts....

IG Speed 300 (57)
IG Rad Pro (57)
Exo Tour 100 16 x 18 (54)

Those 3 frames all play with some nice flex. The Rad Pro is just an amazing frame for those who can handle the massive SW.

BigM

[suppawat]

I played Prince EXO3 Tour 18x20 and found it the softest frame I have tried in the past 2 years. But ball feel is kind of disconnected. I have a difficulty in controlling its power.

Donnay X-Dual Gold 99 is stiffer than EXO3, but still in soft category. Racquet is so fast thru the air, and ball feel is great. Stock weight may be too light. Customization kit can fix the problem.

Pro Kennex Q-Tour is another softer and stable frame. It hits the ball very solid and good control. Ball feel is very plush, but a little sluggish to swing.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by suppawat

I played Prince EXO3 Tour 18x20 and found it the softest frame I have tried in the past 2 years. But ball feel is kind of disconnected. I have a difficulty in controlling its power.

Donnay X-Dual Gold 99 is stiffer than EXO3, but still in soft category. Racquet is so fast thru the air, and ball feel is great. Stock weight may be too light. Customization kit can fix the problem.

Pro Kennex Q-Tour is another softer and stable frame. It hits the ball very solid and good control. Ball feel is very plush, but a little sluggish to swing.

Funny, I thought the Exo Tour 18x20 felt kind of dead to me. Just no pop at all with it.

[superdave3]

Originally Posted by mikeler

Funny, I thought the Exo Tour 18x20 felt kind of dead to me. Just no pop at all with it.

Same here, I kept hitting into the net due to lack of power and stability. I think leading it up would solve the problem, however.

[suppawat]

Originally Posted by mikeler

Funny, I thought the Exo Tour 18x20 felt kind of dead to me. Just no pop at all with it.

May be I use a wrong word. Unpredictable power may be a better explanation. Flexy frame and springy stringbed combination is a really nightmare. I don't have this problem with other racquets in the same weight range. With other racquets, I can hold the racquets loosely and let the racquet plow-thru the ball. I will know where the ball is going to. But with the EXO3 Tour racquet, I have no idea whether I am over-hitting or under-hitting.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by suppawat

May be I use a wrong word. Unpredictable power may be a better explanation. Flexy frame and springy stringbed combination is a really nightmare. I don't have this problem with other racquets in the same weight range. With other racquets, I can hold the racquets loosely and let the racquet plow-thru the ball. I will know where the ball is going to. But with the EXO3 Tour racquet, I have no idea whether I am over-hitting or under-hitting.

When I took out a demo of the Exo Tour 18x20 it had old Wilson Sensation in it. So with a full multi job I was expecting a little more power. A few months ago, I got the 16x18 demo with the same string and it felt much better to me.

[donnayblack99]

In my opinion, the following are the softest "player's frames" out there, in order...

1. Boris Becker London Tour
2. Volkl PB 10
3. Wilson Blade 93
4. Prince POG 93 / 107
5. Prince EXO Tour
6. Pro Kennex Heritage Series
7. Volkl C10
8. Donnay Pro One International
9. Boris Becker London/ Volkl PB 9
10. Wilson Pro Staff 85

[scotus]

Originally Posted by donnayblack99

In my opinion, the following are the softest "player's frames" out there, in order...

1. Boris Becker London Tour
2. Volkl PB 10
3. Wilson Blade 93
4. Prince POG 93 / 107
5. Prince EXO Tour
6. Pro Kennex Heritage Series
7. Volkl C10
8. Donnay Pro One International
9. Boris Becker London/ Volkl PB 9
10. Wilson Pro Staff 85

POG Mid is rather stiff.

[luishcorreia]

Vantage Bast Core BC30. 43 RA

[netguy]

Pacific racquets are the softest in my book when compare to Volkl or Dunlop racquets.....BTW, I hit for over a year with the Volkl PB 10 Mid....Prince racquets are quite soft too.

[RollTrackTake]

The new Tecnifibre T-Fight 315 Limited's have listed stiffness ratings of 59 & 61. The POG OS & the Prince Diablo MP also are in the low 60's.

[mxmx]

Originally Posted by superdave3

Same here, I kept hitting into the net due to lack of power and stability. I think leading it up would solve the problem, however.

It definitely does in my experience. If you can handle the extra weight though.
Very comfortable racket if you can manage to bring it under control. Fine for me on the groundies with or without lead. On the serve, lead is needed more.
I can recommend this racket if the flat serve is not such a big issue to you.

[Crisp]

Pacific vacuum 90 has to be right up there.

[ART ART]

Originally Posted by RollTrackTake

The new Tecnifibre T-Fight 315 Limited's have listed stiffness ratings of 59 & 61. ....

The 16x19 version, it must be a dream !!! ... for those seeking for the PT630 with a 16x19 pattern.

[royfrombigd]

Originally Posted by tennisnut123

Currently Using a 2013 Blade 98 16x19, wanted to know of some opinions of some softer frames that are anywhere between 95-100 sq inches, hopefully thinner beams and between 11.2-12 oz strung.

Thanks!

Wow, I'm going through the same thing. Used the 18x20 Blade last year, no issues. Got the 16x19s this year and absolutely love them, but have been feeling more issues in my shoulder and arm than normal. I'm using a full bed of Babolat nat gut 2# below mis, so I can't point the finger at the strings. It's either the racquet or my aging 46 year old body. I've done some reasearch and have these demos coming this week:

1. Rebel 98-softest flex rating at 59 according to TW. Also, see that another member, Jack Crack, referenced this racquet in your post and said it's an easy transition. One of the playtesters in the review also referenced it as being Blade-like in the review.
2. Radical IG Pro- Lower static weight than than previous Rad Pro and swingweight lower than previous YT Rad Pro swingweight.
3. Prestige S- Static weigt similar to Blades and remarks seem to be that it is arm friendly. Sounds like a good racquet, but may need to tinker around with strings and tension according to feedback to find right combo. Not sure I want to go down the experimenting path, but I do like Prestiges and am intrigued by these.

I probably won't get the demos until Friday, but can report back if you're interested in any of these.

[tennisnut123]

A lot of Rackets i need to try then, I was maybe thinking about getting a racket made for me by vantage that was not one of their stock models. Im not entirely sure if thats possible or not though.

[amx13]

Originally Posted by ART ART

The 16x19 version, it must be a dream !!! ... for those seeking for the PT630 with a 16x19 pattern.

The only thing I don't like is the low SW, would lead tape fix it?

[royfrombigd]

Originally Posted by tennisnut123

A lot of Rackets i need to try then, I was maybe thinking about getting a racket made for me by vantage that was not one of their stock models. Im not entirely sure if thats possible or not though.

Hmmm...not familiar with Vantage, but having them make you one sounds expensive. Are you in an area where you can demo? I'm geting 4 demos this week (the 3 I listed in my post and 1 for a friend to try out) and it only costs $20 from TW. They really make it easy. Gotta be cheaper way to find something you really like.

[LeeD]

Softest is the London and Microgel, look it up.