Best YONEX of all time? - Page 2

KOtennis · 03-12-2007, 11:55 PM

RD 7 and the Ti-80

KingOfTennis · 03-12-2007, 11:56 PM

the Wilson K90

onkystomper · 03-13-2007, 01:58 AM

IMO RDS 001, closely followed by RDX 500 both MP versions

stules · 03-13-2007, 02:20 AM

Once I discovered the joy of playing with flexible racquets, I have been working my way through the Yonex series.
I have recently been stuck on the SRD Tours as my fav.
I like the SRD tour 90's lot, but my consistency is much better with the
SRD Tour 95's, especially in doubles. They have the perfect flex, and superb stability.
Its taken a while, but I have built a collection of three of each by scouring the net.

blackdafied · 03-13-2007, 02:21 AM

RDX500 mid with leather grip and lead tape. As perfect as modern rackets get.

asintu · 03-13-2007, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tennis_nerd22

hahaha awesome

lol spring mite be coming fast, i cant wait for march to open.. i want to try and work there this summer, lol

same..........

nickb · 03-13-2007, 05:42 AM

RDX500 Mid with a bit of added weight

Ripper · 03-13-2007, 07:55 AM

Not sure of it's the best, but the RD-7 seems to be the most popular. I wish Yonex would bring it back. To me, it has some kind of magic that no other racquet seems to have. Having said that, you need to get the string set-up right, as someone already pointed out.

netman · 03-13-2007, 08:29 AM

While Yonex is well known for its player's frames (as clearly shown from all the previous postings) they got me to switch to the brand via the RDS 003. Its supposed to be a tweener, but it just barely tiptoes into tweener territory. The control/power balance Yonex achieved with it is amazing and on top of that its comfortable too. For us older players that need something a bit lighter and a touch more powerful, but still want control, the RDS 003 is tough to beat. The NSRQ-7 is just as good, particularly if you like a thinner tip and hence more flex on your frame.

-k-

Jonnyf · 03-13-2007, 09:46 AM

A mon avis, ITS The SRD.!
Tour 90 that is, i need to get it restrung and wouldnt dare use it in a proper match but its sweet.

N23 · 03-13-2007, 12:06 PM

I've owned the R18, R22, R23, RQ150, RQ180, RD-3, RD-7, Super RD Tour 95, MP Tour 1 98 and the best Yonex I've loved is the Super RD Tour 95. Very nice feel and flex. Has that ball in pocket feel people have been talking about. Wish I could find some grommets though...

galain · 03-13-2007, 12:40 PM

The RD 70 Pro has the best spin potential of anything I've hit with in around 30 years of playing tennis. Better by far than the POG, better than the RD7 - just massive massive spin. A bit too long for my likes though.

Best ever Yonex frame IMO? The RX32 - one of the few conventional headed frames Yonex put out. Imagine the R22 - but better! Just a beautiful frame - probably the best frame I've ever played with.

armand · 03-13-2007, 04:39 PM

I wonder what racquet was sold for the longest. RD-Ti 80 has been around for a long time, though it looks like it's soon to go with the introduction of the 002.

vkartikv · 03-13-2007, 04:51 PM

Super RD tour 90. Great for counterpunching and sliced BHs. Can't find any in 4 3/8s though

coolblue123 · 03-13-2007, 06:37 PM

I second netman on this!!! RDS003 all the way.. .although the RQS11 is starting to creep into my mind....

It's like i am bug flying into the bug zapper... "look at them pretty lights..."

goosala · 03-13-2007, 08:40 PM

The most unheraled frame is the R-50 used by Pat Cash towards the end of his career. It was 88 sq. inches and had great feel.

SamBruin · 03-13-2007, 09:54 PM

I wish TW could bring back the SRD 90 like they did with some other popular classics. It was the racket I used back in high-school and damn I miss that racket.
Hint, hint.. you listening TW?

gonzo2000 · 03-14-2007, 06:31 PM

Hey Bagung. I use a full Alu Power set-up at 55lbs. My strokes are long and full and I get loads of spin and excellent control/power combo from this set-up. I tried Super Smash Spikey but it was too harsh for me. College players at my club love this racket. Hope this helps.

retrowagen · 03-14-2007, 07:06 PM

R-10.

Old frame, rare today, kinda rare when it was new (1984-ish), but ultra high performance then and a good compromise between feel, manoeuverability, power, and control. Good for S&V, good for baseline play. And you won't be shanking sliced balls off a chubby widebody frame...

galain · 03-14-2007, 07:19 PM

Retro

I have an R10 and it'd be barely 18 or 19mm wide. Was there a widebody verison made or are you talking about the head size?

03-12-2007, 11:55 PM	#21
KOtennis Semi-Pro Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 596	RD 7 and the Ti-80 __________________ Weapons of choice: 4x PST, 2x Asian Spec BLX 6.1 90, 2x PS BLX 90Tour (4.0 Doubles Specialist)

03-13-2007, 02:20 AM	#24
stules Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 241	Once I discovered the joy of playing with flexible racquets, I have been working my way through the Yonex series. I have recently been stuck on the SRD Tours as my fav. I like the SRD tour 90's lot, but my consistency is much better with the SRD Tour 95's, especially in doubles. They have the perfect flex, and superb stability. Its taken a while, but I have built a collection of three of each by scouring the net. __________________ (3) PT57A LM's, MG PT57A. 56/54lbs VS/Silverstring

03-13-2007, 09:46 AM	#30
Jonnyf Legend Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Scotland ;-) Posts: 5,048	A mon avis, ITS The SRD.! Tour 90 that is, i need to get it restrung and wouldnt dare use it in a proper match but its sweet. __________________ When I've sobered up I'll write one!

03-13-2007, 04:51 PM	#34
vkartikv Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Gym Posts: 3,277	Super RD tour 90. Great for counterpunching and sliced BHs. Can't find any in 4 3/8s though __________________ There was significant shrinkage

03-14-2007, 06:31 PM	#38
gonzo2000 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 148	NSRQ 7 Set Up Hey Bagung. I use a full Alu Power set-up at 55lbs. My strokes are long and full and I get loads of spin and excellent control/power combo from this set-up. I tried Super Smash Spikey but it was too harsh for me. College players at my club love this racket. Hope this helps.