Yonex RDiS 200 Tour

[Rozroz]

Originally Posted by Power Player

The Pure Drive is one of my favorite sticks ever. It is just rather stiff and I like how flexy sticks play. Easier to hit returns with and has much better feel. It is also easier on the joints to use a flexible racquet (regardless the brand).

The regular 200 is an easy racquet to use and it gets as much if not more spin than the Pure Drive. The power level is not as high, but I get a lot of power with it regardless and dont want any more. I do string my poly lower in the 40s, so that does help with the power, but I prefer the feel of low tension in my racquets.

If you like to serve spin serves, work the ball around the court before hitting a big winner and like versatility, the 200 is ideal. It is a very good racquet because you can play any style of tennis with it. I am a baseliner, but I will drop shot.lob when needed, grind when needed, and attack with heavy balls when needed as well. You can also serve and volley with this thing, so it is simply adaptable to whatever you want.

This is a very easy stick to use, but you need to have proper timing and technique to discover the power of the racquet. If you do not have proper strokes or string too tight, you may find this racquet to send balls short, but once you dial in your tension the power is exceptional.

many thanks, power player.
i was hoping you'll shed some light on this.
can you please tell me your level? (4.0?5.0?)
i presume you're younger than me (i'm 39) and also more psychically capable..
my dilemma is not whether to buy the RDiS or not.. i'll buy it right now. it's whether to get the lighter version or not (my strung 327g PDGT feels pretty enough for me as it is).. when i had lead on the PD i was getting off timing, fatigued, etc.. so i had to take all lead off.

[bad_call]

Originally Posted by Rozroz

many thanks, power player.
i was hoping you'll shed some light on this.
can you please tell me your level? (4.0?5.0?)
i presume you're younger than me (i'm 39) and also more psychically capable..
my dilemma is not whether to buy the RDiS or not.. i'll buy it right now. it's whether to get the lighter version or not (my strung 327g PDGT feels pretty enough for me as it is).. when i had lead on the PD i was getting off timing, fatigued, etc.. so i had to take all lead off.

not PP here but last outing/match with PP he played 4.5 level. think PP is maybe 30 yrs old or so. myself being 60 and using the same stick (stock RDiS 200) tho recently switched from Dunlop 4D 100 leaded to ~350g.

[Power Player]

Bad Call is serve and volleying with this stick..its freaking awesome.

I personally like my sticks around 335-345 and so I would suggest the regular version.

[bad_call]

Originally Posted by Power Player

Bad Call is serve and volleying with this stick..its freaking awesome.

I personally like my sticks around 335-345 and so I would suggest the regular version.

have to...u kill me if i stay on the baseline.

[Seth]

Originally Posted by bad_call

have to...u kill me if i stay on the baseline.

bad_call, what string set-up are/were you using in your 200?

[bad_call]

Originally Posted by Seth

bad_call, what string set-up are/were you using in your 200?

on the 1st string job (new to the yy200) which is B5E/NVy at 52/52. think 9 hrs+ on the strings and still good. maybe try B5E/BBO next time at 52/50 to see how it does.

[Seth]

Originally Posted by bad_call

on the 1st string job (new to the yy200) which is B5E/NVy at 52/52. think 9 hrs+ on the strings and still good. maybe try B5E/BBO next time at 52/50 to see how it does.

YY PTP at 50 pounds is where I'm sitting now. Thinking of hybriding Tourna BHSR and Gosen OGSM. I like the full poly bed, but I'm wondering if a hybrid will be more rewarding at net (which is where I spend a good deal of time).

[Power Player]

^^^

Depending on your budget, gut mains poly crosses at net is blissful. If that is too pricey, I definitely think a hybrid will help you.

[bad_call]

Originally Posted by Seth

YY PTP at 50 pounds is where I'm sitting now. Thinking of hybriding Tourna BHSR and Gosen OGSM. I like the full poly bed, but I'm wondering if a hybrid will be more rewarding at net (which is where I spend a good deal of time).

if at net more then definitely a poly/syn gut for this player. not sure about your posted combo but if it works for u then won't poo-poo it like some other posters... lol

[Rozroz]

Originally Posted by bad_call

not PP here but last outing/match with PP he played 4.5 level. think PP is maybe 30 yrs old or so. myself being 60 and using the same stick (stock RDiS 200) tho recently switched from Dunlop 4D 100 leaded to ~350g.

Originally Posted by Power Player

Bad Call is serve and volleying with this stick..its freaking awesome.

I personally like my sticks around 335-345 and so I would suggest the regular version.

thanks for your input.
i just don't know.. i feel there's a whole lot of difference if we played as kids or not, and if we have enough muscle to handle 320+ weight.
the Yonex might be built in the best possible way to conserve the energy and give you a more light feel when playing.
the question is when you really start feeling fatigue and off time because the arms/wrist initially get exhausted from dealing with the weight.
i'm truly amazed how many people here immediately start "pouring the lead" and get to 350g otherwise it feels too light.. from 3.5 level and up!
so it's either i'm missing something, or i'm not up for the "330+" club.
again, the PDGT with lead at 3, 9 & 12 (337g total) was definitely TOO MUCH.

[Power Player]

If that is the case, go light. We are all different. I just swing too fast with lighter sticks and end up putting lead on them so the racquet lays back easier. I used a pure drive roddick 2012 and found that too light, so I had to lead it up.

It is all about timing..you want to hit out in front over and over again..not late and not early. Takes some time and stroke development to figure it out. I grew up using sticks that were around 12.5 zs and SW around 320ish. When I came back to tennis I started looking for heavier sticks like that and in practice and hitting more open stance, swinging faster ended up really liking things to peak close to 12 or 12.1.

[Rozroz]

Originally Posted by Power Player

If that is the case, go light. We are all different. I just swing too fast with lighter sticks and end up putting lead on them so the racquet lays back easier. I used a pure drive roddick 2012 and found that too light, so I had to lead it up.

It is all about timing..you want to hit out in front over and over again..not late and not early. Takes some time and stroke development to figure it out. I grew up using sticks that were around 12.5 zs and SW around 320ish. When I came back to tennis I started looking for heavier sticks like that and in practice and hitting more open stance, swinging faster ended up really liking things to peak close to 12 or 12.1.

that's what i meant
you are used to extra heavy sticks since childhood.
i wonder how many other players here that only started playing a 5-10 years pick a 340 stick just like that.
the thing about the Lite is that not many people tried it to tell how good it is compared to the 320g.

[Power Player]

I know thats what you meant. And what I meant is that you should go with the lite..lol.the facts are that you will be taking a chance since many of us have never used it.

But honestly, 12.5 is not extra heavy. I have no idea your strength or fitness level, but if you are a guy who is playing 4.5 that means you have strong stroke technique and should easily be able to handle the 200.

[tlimster]

I just bought 3 of the heavier version. I wanted to try based on specs and the reviews, as well as price, and was concerned about TW running out of stock before my demo arrived. After only an hour on the ball machine (so not much to go on), I can say that it hits like the Fischer M. Pro No.1 (but more directional control, slightly more power), the RD Ti-80 (but lighter and more powerful), and the C-10 Pro (but lighter). But because it's flexy and slightly more powerful and lighter than the aforementioned frames, I can see how it might take some getting used to. That said, IMO this frame is more user friendly than any of the other three.

[Rozroz]

Originally Posted by Power Player

I know thats what you meant. And what I meant is that you should go with the lite..lol.the facts are that you will be taking a chance since many of us have never used it.

But honestly, 12.5 is not extra heavy. I have no idea your strength or fitness level, but if you are a guy who is playing 4.5 that means you have strong stroke technique and should easily be able to handle the 200.

you're tearing me up here!!
you might be right, if my PDGT is now 327 strung with OG and dampener then the 200 will be 'around' 333.. that's not a big difference.. with the fact that you say it's easy to maneuver all around.
it's not that i couldn't handle the weight.. i'll play pretty great but after a day or two with 2-4 hours of hitting i'll get pretty fatigued and with wrist pain. so i don't know, maybe the Yonex easiness on the arm also helps?

and how is 'bad call' handling his 200? when do you guys feel fatigued?
remember, when you'll turn 39 you'll miss the physic state you are now.

[bad_call]

Originally Posted by Rozroz

you're tearing me up here!!
you might be right, if my PDGT is now 327 strung with OG and dampener then the 200 will be 'around' 333.. that's not a big difference.. with the fact that you say it's easy to maneuver all around.
it's not that i couldn't handle the weight.. i'll play pretty great but after a day or two with 2-4 hours of hitting i'll get pretty fatigued and with wrist pain. so i don't know, maybe the Yonex easiness on the arm also helps?

and how is 'bad call' handling his 200? when do you guys feel fatigued?
remember, when you'll turn 39 you'll miss the physic state you are now.

being an "oldie", can't stay out there all day and trade shots. need my afternoon nap. so gotta make it happen and take chances. the 200 is stock so it's lighter than 350g (previous racquet) along with having larger headsize (98 vs 90).

[Power Player]

BC plays like he is 35 so he may be a bad example..lol. We can play for 3-4 hours at a time at the peak of the Florida sun (not recommended) .

[Rozroz]

Originally Posted by bad_call

being an "oldie", can't stay out there all day and trade shots. need my afternoon nap. so gotta make it happen and take chances. the 200 is stock so it's lighter than 350g (previous racquet) along with having larger headsize (98 vs 90).

so you also played with heavier sticks as a kid?
and what made you change from the prostuff (guessing) to this more forgiving frame?

Originally Posted by Power Player

BC plays like he is 35 so he may be a bad example..lol. We can play for 3-4 hours at a time at the peak of the Florida sun (not recommended) .

you guys are serious !
i ditched the summer daylight sessions. this is too much! Israel is around 33c and 80% humid...

[bad_call]

Originally Posted by Rozroz

so you also played with heavier sticks as a kid?
and what made you change from the prostuff (guessing) to this more forgiving frame?

you guys are serious !
i ditched the summer daylight sessions. this is too much! Israel is around 33c and 80% humid...

didn't take up tennis til college after military service. played with Wilson JK PS woodie back then. the yy200 had my interest/curiosity for a while and PP got one. after trying his decided to get one and give it a go. wanted something a little easier to play (> 90 in head). that's where i'm at now.

can't usually make tennis at night since court lights are mostly crap and that's when i drink beer.

[Rozroz]

that's it. ordered the heavy 200.
sending you the bill for wrist fracture treatment