*********yonex v-core 95d club*********

[chopstic]

Originally Posted by Fed Kennedy

In my opinion the 95d is crushing the ps95 in every category

How about compared to the pro staff 90. I'm thinking about finding something a bit more forgiving and more spin friendly that my ps90. Would the 95d be a good place to look?

[mykoh]

yes. but i wouldn't say it's super spin-friendly though. it feels like it's built more to swing through a ball as opposed to brushing up on it.

[skuludo]

How does the 95D compare to the Head Liquid Metal Radical MP in terms of control and power?

[alidisperanza]

Originally Posted by mykoh

AWESOME.

funny how so many of us that were raving about the 89t just a month back have switched. i remember scratching my head thinking how in the world did chris and andy not switch to the 89t after playtesting. i have no idea what i did not like about the 89t, but i am somehow using the 95d. i am perplexed. filphil, i patiently await your comparison.

I really didn't find anything impressive about the 89, truth be told. The only two things I really enjoyed were the paint job and the precision on serve. By the same margin, I can produce more effective serves with my 95d so it kinda voids that point.

It's not a bad stick by any means but it's nothing revolutionary for the mid size category

Originally Posted by skuludo

How does the 95D compare to the Head Liquid Metal Radical MP in terms of control and power?

You'll notice that the 95d is definitely more powerful but has a bit less control. Control is also a relative term because the spin production is fantastic on the 95d so the ball stays in court. Perhaps it's because I grew up training with the Radical MP but I have better control overall with it. I still have a few LM Rad MPs and they're great sticks-- if you're coming from the LM, the transition should be pretty easy.

I think the 95d is a touch more forgiving though, the LMs messed up my wrist years ago

Another note-- the 95d is much more string-picky. You can literally throw anything in the Rads and they'll play.

[CrispyFritters]

Originally Posted by alidisperanza

Another note-- the 95d is much more string-picky. You can literally throw anything in the Rads and they'll play.

Can you share what string combinations have seemed to work best?

[mykoh]

gut/poly by far.

[rlau]

Originally Posted by mykoh

yes. but i wouldn't say it's super spin-friendly though. it feels like it's built more to swing through a ball as opposed to brushing up on it.

Hence the D (from "drive") in the model name

[alidisperanza]

Originally Posted by CrispyFritters

Can you share what string combinations have seemed to work best?

Hmm, well, I think my two favorites so far are Big Hitter Silver Rough and Big Hitter Black 7. I have two frames open though and am open to trying something new-- take a look at my playtest thread and let me know what you'd like me to try.

[Fed Kennedy]

Hyperion 17 52 lbs

[edwincen]

pacific classic 16 at 56 and yonex poly tour pro 16L at 54,a bit less power but more control and durability, tension maintenance is decent with that combo.

[mykoh]

@fedk, what do you like about hyperion in particular? i'd imagine it'd feel very muted in the 95d.

[edwincen]

Anybody have an experience with 95D with leather grip but without lead?
Thanks

[filphil]

Originally Posted by edwincen

Anybody have an experience with 95D with leather grip but without lead?
Thanks

I doubt leather will significantly change the characteristics of any racket.

[filphil]

[Litespeeds]

Just switched my 15 year old good junior tournament player to the 95D a few weeks ago. First time I strung his racquet at 48lbs main and 46lbs cross with Solinco Revoution 1.20 on a Babolat Star 5 stringer. He liked it right away but I decided to play with the tension and dropped it down to 38lbs main and 36lbs crosses and to my surprise, he liked it even more. Balls were much heavier and the spin/kick on his serve has improved.

I am starting to believe about the low tension stringing of polys. You still have good control but the spin and touch is improved. Has anyone else tried low tension poly on the 95D?

[alidisperanza]

Originally Posted by Litespeeds

Just switched my 15 year old good junior tournament player to the 95D a few weeks ago. First time I strung his racquet at 48lbs main and 46lbs cross with Solinco Revoution 1.20 on a Babolat Star 5 stringer. He liked it right away but I decided to play with the tension and dropped it down to 38lbs main and 36lbs crosses and to my surprise, he liked it even more. Balls were much heavier and the spin/kick on his serve has improved.

I am starting to believe about the low tension stringing of polys. You still have good control but the spin and touch is improved. Has anyone else tried low tension poly on the 95D?

I play 46-48 full poly on a lock-out and love it.

[N23]

I've got one coming to me and arriving Monday. Can't wait to hit with it. Q for those who've played Yonex before this one.

I currently rotate between the RQiS 1 Tour 95, the MP Tour 1 90, the RDiS 100 93, and an RD Ti50. I can throw in the MP Tour 1 98, RDiS 100 98, an RD Ti80, a RDS002 Tour, an RDX500MP, and even a Super RD Tour 95. How do this VCore 95 compare to any of these older Yonex's? Would any of you have chosen the Tour 89 instead? THX for all the help.

[scambi]

hello world
it will be dimissed in 2013 so there will not be anymore.

[donnygg]

Originally Posted by N23

I've got one coming to me and arriving Monday. Can't wait to hit with it. Q for those who've played Yonex before this one.

I currently rotate between the RQiS 1 Tour 95, the MP Tour 1 90, the RDiS 100 93, and an RD Ti50. I can throw in the MP Tour 1 98, RDiS 100 98, an RD Ti80, a RDS002 Tour, an RDX500MP, and even a Super RD Tour 95. How do this VCore 95 compare to any of these older Yonex's? Would any of you have chosen the Tour 89 instead? THX for all the help.

I have used RDS002 Tour, RDX500MP before and currently using 95D. They are all good racquets but play totally differently. I have posted my impression of RDS002T vs 95D before (http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=399394). 95D is definitely more muted than the other 2 racquets. RDX500MP has great buttery feel but extremely underpowered. RDS002T has the most power of the three but also most demanding. 95D is best for flat shots. It can generate heavy spin but the other 2 generate spin more easily. 95D seems to be most string sensitive of the three for me. SPPP 1.23 and WC Scorpion 1.22 work well for me ~50lb. BHBR17, CyberBlue17 and CyberBlue17/PSGD17 didn't.

[sargeinaz]

Originally Posted by scambi

hello world
it will be dimissed in 2013 so there will not be anymore.

What?! This can't be. Surely yonex is going to update the 95 as well. They can't be that dumb.