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03-09-2012, 05:52 PM
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BEST 2012 RACQUET! Babolat v. Head v. Dunlop v. Wilson
I am a 4.5 NTRP level player.
My current racquet is a 2007 Pure Drive Roddick Plus racquet and I am looking for a new racquet. I like staying at the baseline and I'd say I'm a mix of a counterpuncher and an aggressive baseliner. Out of the following racquets, which one would you recommend and why: Babolat Pure Drive Roddick Babolat Pure Drive Roddick Plus Head Youtek IG Prestige Pro Dunlop Biomimetic 300 Wilson BLX Blade 98 Thanks for all your help  |
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03-09-2012, 05:53 PM
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Just to clarify, I am looking at all the 2012 (or most recent) versions of the racquets specified above.
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03-09-2012, 06:07 PM
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I use the regular Pd+ with a little lead at 12. I have no idea what the best for you is though. It's different for everyone.
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03-09-2012, 06:09 PM
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Prince EXO3 Tour 100 (18x20). :O
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03-09-2012, 06:43 PM
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Pure drive Roddick. Hands down best racquet of all time! IMO of course
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2 x 2012 Babolat PDR strung with VS/4g @ 55/51 |
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03-09-2012, 11:01 PM
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The PD (and PDR) 2012 aka "The Black Drive"-(courtesy of PP), just simply rocks.....Bab sure got it right this time around - if you like the 09 GT, you'll love the 2012 Black Drive........
why change a proven recipe if you already use the PDR? |
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03-09-2012, 11:39 PM
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Where are the V-Cores?
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Yonex 100S @ 55/57 lbs Cyberflash/Attraction Just love Federer's one-handed backhand |
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03-10-2012, 04:51 AM
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Where are the radicals? and the rebels? :O
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03-10-2012, 06:19 AM
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@Veens, do you think those racquets are good for counterpunchers? Why?
@dkent, richsox, Power Player _ I have an old 2007 version which is no longer on sale, but is it worth upgrading it to the 2012 version? |
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03-10-2012, 07:20 AM
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Vantage 100 or 95, out of those I would recommend the Prestige Pro, I also would recommend the Babolat pure storm tour, Dunlop 300 tour with lead, Volkl Organix 10, Volkl PB 10 MP, and the wilson blx tour
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03-10-2012, 07:25 AM
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I think I would take the Blade 98 and Dunlop 300 off of your list though, if you're a 4.5 then you might find those a bit too powerful for you.
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03-10-2012, 07:43 AM
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@Soderlingpower-I love my PDR more and more everytime I play with it. I will probly pick up another one soon. I haven't touched my old racquets since buying it. YES, buy a new one!
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2 x 2012 Babolat PDR strung with VS/4g @ 55/51 |
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03-10-2012, 08:19 AM
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Rebel 95 2012 or 95 2010..I cant decide which is better
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03-10-2012, 09:25 AM
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03-10-2012, 08:19 PM
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Thank you all!
So, the Pure Drive Roddick it is! Sticking with Babolat #win ! What strings do you recommend? I don't mind having my racquet, a little bit extra powerful, since I find that at least with the old one, I had very good control over it. |
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03-12-2012, 06:55 PM
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Black Drive Roddick + serves like a dream. My coach recommended I switch from my 93 sq. in. Yonex RDiS 100 mid. I demoed a lot and found the 2012 PDR+ a much needed and welcomed change.
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Babolat Pure Drive Roddick +, RPM Blast 16g |
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03-12-2012, 06:57 PM
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PDR + hands down... it is amazing on serves and groundstrokes
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03-12-2012, 08:03 PM
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Biomimetics are superb!
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04-05-2012, 08:39 AM
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if you are a baseliner, the tecnifibre t fight 320 vo2 max will be a solid choice! a lot of power and spin, more arm friendly than you're pure drive and above all more CONTROL! overall, best racquet than pure drive and a very addictive one! this is my holy grail!
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04-05-2012, 10:20 AM
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Even though Wilson BLX Blade isn't from this year, I'd say it's one of the best on your list. It's an all-around monster on court, great for groundstrokes, volleys, serves...everything. Very solid frame and looks good too.
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